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Air Fryer Recipes: Honey Garlic Wings

11/11/2019

This recipe will rival any take out or sit down order for wings. In fact, everyone in my family voted hands-down that this recipe is better than any restaurant quality wings around.

Simple to make, you'll be amazed at how delicious these are. Next time there is a wing sale heading your way at your favorite supermarket, grab a packet of chicken wings and get busy.

12 bone-in chicken wings
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tab. fresh ginger, shredded
1/3 cup Honey
Pinch of pepper
Approximately 3 tab. cornstarch as a thickener
Thinly Sliced Green Onions for garnish

Pre-heat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Rinse and pat dry wings

Transfer the wings to the air fryer basket with room between them so they aren't touching to allow for the air to flow on all sides. Cook 25 minutes.

Prepare sauce: In saucepan over medium heat, mix together soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, honey, and pepper, stirring continuously.

As sugar melts and honey thins, begin adding the cornstarch a pinch at a time. Keep stirring in the cornstarch until you arrive at the desired consistency for your sauce, remove from heat.

When wings are done cooking, place in large bowl. Pour sauce over wings and toss to coat.

Sprinkle with green onions if desired.

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Air Fryer Recipes: BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza

11/2/2019

Every so often I've got a few packages of flatbreads that end up in the back of my freezer. Before they have a chance of freezer burn, I dray this one out and get cooking.

These are simple to make and a real asset if you're in a hurry or late getting home after work. Nothing better than mini-make-you're-own-pizzas for the whole family!

2 Flatbreads
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 cups grilled chicken breast, torn into pieces
1 tablespoon red onion, diced
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Non stick baking spray

Preheat air-fryer to 400°F. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick baking spray. Put 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce on each flatbread and spread evenly on the flatbreads.

Sprinkle both cheeses over the flatbreads. Mix the remaining BBQ sauce with the grilled chicken and place on pizzas. Top with the diced onion. Bake for 10 minutes. Sprinkle the cilantro on top and serve.

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Quesadilla Casserole

11/2/2019

Here's a nutritional weekday dinner that's a quick fix and can be enjoyed by everyone.

I put this together in 15 minutes and it baked an additional 18 minutes.

It was far yummier than I anticipated and will become a family favorite.

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn, undrained
1 can (4 1/2 ounces) chopped green chiles, undrained
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Cumin, Ground
1 teaspoon Garlic, Minced
1/2 teaspoon Oregano Leaves
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper, Crushed
6 flour tortillas, (8-inch)
1 bag Mexican blend shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 350°F. Brown beef and onion in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Add tomato sauce, beans, corn and green chiles; mix well. Stir in all of the seasonings. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.

Spread 1/2 cup of the beef mixture on bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking dish sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Top with 3 of the tortillas, overlapping as needed. Layer with 1/2 of the remaining beef mixture and 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beef mixture and cheese.

Bake 15 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Sourdough Grilled Clubs

10/26/2019

If you're stuck for time, and that belly is growling, rather than dash off to fast food, why not try this quickie?

Packed with lots of protein, you'll be quickly satisfied and ready to move on with your day. And, as we know, nothing beats the all out famous grilled cheese sandwich especially if it has a twist.

4 slices sourdough bread
2 slices cheddar cheese
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham
4 bacon strips, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons butter, softened

On slices of bread, layer cheese and turkey; sprinkle with garlic powder. Top with ham, bacon and remaining bread.

Spread butter over the top and bottom of each sandwich. Cook on an indoor grill or panini maker for 3-4 minutes or until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.

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Easy Apple Crisp

10/26/2019

Fall is in the air! Time for the delectable smells of cinnamon and apples wafting from your oven.

This is a great Saturday project with a loved one that can transcend any other activity for the day. Just simply sitting around the family table peeling apples can bring the heart of a family together.

That's because it makes this task easier! And you get some great communication and love interlacing your creation.

8 medium sliced peeled apples
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 rolled oats
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped, optional
3 tab. cold butter, cubed

Place apples and lemon in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon; sprinkle over the apples. Combine brown sugar, oats, and salt; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over apples. Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until apples are tender.

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Fabulous Beefy Burritos

10/20/2019

It's fall, and thank goodness ground beef has dropped a bit in price! This is the season to be on the lookout at Winn Dixie for all those by one get one specials this season. Roasts will soon be in your circulars toting prices that can't be seen during the summer months. Roasts can be a God-send if you ensure you are able to get a couple of meals out of them.

With ground beef on sale this week, I picked up a pound and a half and made 8 big whopping burritos that gave me a free lunch for the following day. These beefy beauties are made on those extra large 10 inch tortillas so they are a true rib stick'n meal. Filled with one pound of potatoes, that ground beef extends to two pounds of pleasure. Give these a try and reap the leftovers the following day!

1 1/2 pd. ground beef
1 taco seasoning packet
3/4 cup water
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Juice 1/2 lemon

2 medium potatoes, about one pd. peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 tab. oil

(8) flour 10 inch tortillas
(1) 8 oz. block of cheddar cheese shredded

Fry ground meat and drain when cooked and no longer pink. Add taco seasoning, water, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Cook 8-10 min. Set aside.

In a non-stick fry pan, cook potatoes in oil. When golden, about 5-6 min., drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add to ground beef mixture.

Place about 2/3 cup of beefy mixture onto each tortilla shell. Top with 1/4 cup cheese. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up. Wrap each burrito in tin foil and bake for 15-18 min. at 400 degrees.

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Black Bean Dip

10/20/2019

With the joys of fall in full swing, it's important to have great protein filled snacks ready in the fridge to keep your energy reserves high. Days seem to turn into endless hours that often tempt us to reach for the easy snack sections in our pantry when hunger rises. But with a bit of preplanning, you can have luscious snacks ready at your fingertips for easy snacking. Here's one that is thrifty and satisfying.

2 garlic cloves chopped
1/2 green pepper chopped
1/2 medium onion chopped
tsp. oil
Sauté above ingredients in a saucepan until soft

2 (15 oz.) cans black beans drained
3 tab. lime or lemon juice
1/4 cup cilantro
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne or pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tab. water

Add above ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend slightly. Top with sauteed ingredients and blend until smooth. Grab some pita chips!

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Air Fryer: Apple Tartlets

10/13/2019

Got a few extra apples from your food basket? Here's a great way to utilize this amazing dish in your air fryer.

Crisp and delectably succulent inside, this will be a winner!

1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 medium Granny Smith apples, diced
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
1/2 (14 ounce) package pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie
cooking spray
1 large egg beaten

Combine apples, butter, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a bowl.

Unroll pie crust on a lightly floured surface and roll out slightly to smooth the surface of the dough. Cut the dough into circles small enough so that 4 can fit in your air fryer at one time. Repeat with remaining crust until you have 8 equal circles, re-rolling some of the scraps of dough if needed.

Wet the outer edges of 4 circles with water and place some apple filling in the center about 1/2-inch from the edges. Roll out the remaining 4 circles so that they are slightly larger than the filled ones. Place these rectangles on top of the filling; crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Cut 4 small slits in the tops of the pies.

Spray the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray. Spread each tartlet with egg mixture.

Insert basket and set the temperature to 385 degrees F (195 degrees C). Bake until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove pies from the basket and repeat with the remaining 2 pies.
Mix together powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl. Brush glaze on warm pies and allow to dry. Serve pies warm or at room temperature.

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Easy Enchiladas

10/12/2019

If you don't enjoy the usual spicy fare of these types of entrees, you're going to love this one! Feel free to omit the green chilies, and you've got one meal that will offer a tasty amount of protein in one dish.

Easy to put together, this one will take minutes to pop in the oven.

1.5 pounds lean ground beef
salt and pepper
1 small white onion, peeled and diced
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, optional
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans or lentils, rinsed and drained
8 large flour tortillas
3 cups Mexican-blend shredded cheese
1 large can enchilada sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

Cook the ground beef and onion in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until it is browned and completely cooked through, using a spatula to break up the beef into small pieces as it cooks. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a separate bowl and set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the remaining grease, and discard the rest.

Stir in the green chilies, if using and beans, and cook for 1 minute to warm, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat, and stir the ground beef and 1/4 cup enchilada sauce into the mixture until combined. Set aside.

To assemble the enchiladas, set up an assembly line including: tortillas, enchilada sauce, ground beef mixture, and cheese. Lay out a tortilla, and spread two tablespoons of sauce over the surface of the tortilla. Portion about 1/8th of the ground beef mixture and spread it in a line down the center of the tortilla, then sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. Roll up tortilla and place in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Spread any of the remaining enchilada sauce on top of the tortillas, then sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.

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Air Fryer: Apple Pie Chips

10/6/2019

It’s happening. Air fryers are big this year. And I’m very into it. Crispy food without submerging it in oil? No heating up the oven? Homemade chips and chimichangas and mozzarella sticks?! I’m in.

2 large apples
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter

Prepping the apples: Slice an apple using a mandoline slicer (preferred method) or a knife, making slices about 1/8 of an inch thick. Remove seeds and stems from middle slices. Toss apple slices in a bowl with cinnamon and oil. I prefer to add the cinnamon in small dashes to get some on every apple slice, instead of dumping it all on one apple. In the same way, I prefer to spray the oil lightly over the top, stir, and then give another light spray to try and disperse the oil evenly. Preheat your air fryer for about 2 minutes at 300F.

Drying the chips: Place all the apple slices into the air fryer basket. Cook at 300F for 20-25 minutes, flipping and rotating apples every 5 minutes. Make sure slices in the middle of the pile are rotated out and all slices are exposed to the hot air at some point. Continue cooking at this temperature until the apples appear completely dried out, with no more shiny or “wet” spots remaining. The edges of the chips will begin to shrivel. If your chips are burning at all during this drying phase, lower the temperature of the air fryer by 25 degrees F.

Crisping the chips: Once the apple slices appear completely dry, increase the air fryer temperature to 325F. Check, flip and shake the apple chips every 90 seconds to 2 minutes. Chips will take 4-8 minutes total to crisp up, depending on thickness and amount. (If they’re cooking too slowly, up the temp by 10 degrees. If they’re cooking too quickly, lower the temp by 10 degrees.) The chips will begin to fly around the inside of the air fryer during this phase. They will begin to curl and gain color quickly. Remove any chips that are browning quicker than others.

Let the chips cool for at least 5 minutes and then enjoy! For maximum crispiness, enjoy the apple chips 10-20 minutes after they come out of the air fryer. They will last up to 5 days in a container at room temperature but will become soft overnight.

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