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Air Fryer Cracked Pepper Wings

4/11/2020

An air fryer has many benefits to offer its customers.

Low-fat meals
Easy clean up

Uses hot-air circulation, the air fryer cooks your ingredients from all angles- with no oil needed.
This ultimately produces healthier foods than most fryers and spares you from that unwanted aroma of fried foods in your home.

To make sure you get the most out of your appliance, most fryers are accompanied with a recipe book to help you get started right away on your journey of fast, yet healthy meal preparations.

Whether your favorite dish is french fries, muffins, chips, chicken tenders or grilled vegetables, an air fryer can prepare it all.

2 lb Chicken wings (flats and drumettes, either fresh or thawed from frozen)
3 tab. vegetable oil
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp Black pepper

In a large bowl, toss the wings with oil

In a separate bowl mix flour, spices and black pepper. Dredge wings.

Grease 2 racks for the air fryer oven. (If your air fryer only has a basket, grease that instead.)
Place the wings onto the greased racks, or place only enough wings into the basket to be in a single layer. (You may need to cook in 2 batches if using a basket.)

Place the racks or basket into the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes at 250 degrees.

Flip the wings over and switch the trays, so that the top is on the bottom and vice versa. Increase temperature to 430 degrees (or the highest your air fryer goes). Air fry for about 15 to 20 minutes, until chicken wings are done and crispy.

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Air Fryer: Sticky Sesame Chicken Legs

3/27/2020

Time to drag out another gadget if you've placed it on your non-essential shelve in the kitchen these past few months.

If you are at home quarantined with Corona Virus, this is an easy wholesome dinner fix that will bring rave reviews and uplift spirits. And, let me tell you, it is one of the best of tried so far!

3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Minced Ginger, minced
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Mix together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and make sure it's to your liking. Place legs in bowl. Let sit 10 minutes.

Place 5 at a time in the Air Fryer.

Click the "drumstick" fry button.

That is 370 degrees for 18 minutes.

Flip, set timer for an additional 3 minutes.
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Serve immediately.

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Air Fryer: Simple Hasselback Potatoes

1/25/2020

Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes are simple and they bake faster and crispier than in an oven. A great potato side dish that even the kids will like. Slice up these pretty potatoes for your next dinner.

4 potatoes - russet
4 tab. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Peel the potatoes and slice very thinly but not all the way through.

Place the potatoes in the air fryer and brush with half the oil.

Air Fry at 350°F for 20 minutes.

Move the potatoes if they are browning in one spot more than the other and brush with more oil.

Air Fry at 350°F for another 20 minutes.

Remove from air fryer and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Air Fryer: Crispy Brussels Sprouts

1/4/2020

Who would have thought veggies make quite a side when placed in an air fryer? These delicious tidbits will tantalize your taste buds while trying to find a few more good recipes for that new air fryer you just got.

1 pound small Brussels sprouts
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon of butter

Trim and quarter the Brussels sprouts and toss in a large bowl with coconut oil. Set the air fryer to 390 degrees F and preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer for 5 minutes. Transfer the sprouts to the air fryer and cook, tossing halfway through, until well-browned and crispy, about 18 minutes.

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Air Fryer: Chili Cheese Toast

1/4/2020

Someone mentioned the other day, "Why don't you include any spicy recipes?"

Well, for one, this is a family site for those who are trying to make ends meet and have a few dollars left over to enjoy life and family.

Two, most families do not make spicy foods for their little ones. But, do understand there are a lot of mommies and daddies who would adore a midnight snack while watching a special date night movie. So here goes, these are a snack of a very deer friend who makes them often.

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons grated mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons salted butter, at room temperature
10 to 15 thin slices serrano chile or jalapeño
2 slices sourdough bread
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

In a small bowl, stir together the Parmesan, mozzarella, butter, and chiles. (You want to make a bit of a paste with all this before you spread it on the bread, because if you don’t, you’ll have air-borne shreds of cheese flying around the air fryer.)

Spread half the mixture onto one side of each slice of bread. Sprinkle with the pepper, if using. Place the slices cheese-side up in the air-fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 325°F for 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and started to brown slightly. Serve immediately.

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Air Fryer: Chicken Fajitas

1/2/2020

Have a hankering from some down home fajitas but don't want to get out the fry pan and begin frying all those ingredients separately? Well, if you've received an air fryer this holiday season, than let me put it to good use!

This recipe is easy-peasy since you through all the ingredients into one destination. Then just a few side items such as tortillas, tomatoes, sour cream guacamole, or what ever else floats your boat for a great fajita is the next step.

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 tsp. olive oil
4 1/2 tsp. taco seasoning
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 pinch cayenne
For serving – tortillas, rice, lettuce, and any desired toppings

Combine the sliced chicken and vegetables in a bowl.

Add the olive oil, taco seasoning, salt, cumin, pepper, and blac pepper.

Toss to combine and pour the contents out into the tray of an air fryer.

Slide the tray into the air fryer and cook at 360F for 16-20 minutes, checking and stirring halfway through.

Once the fajitas have finished cooking, serve them in tortillas, over rice or over a salad with desired toppings

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Air Fryer Recipes: Honey-BBQ Chicken Legs

11/26/2019

These are tasty, one of the best BBQ chicken leg recipes out there! I gave this recipes a try last night and was quite amazed with the results. This one will definitely go into our favorite file.

If you haven't gone on the air fryer craze, you're really missing out. These meals contain less fat, and add to a more healthier lifestyle. With the holidays coming up, be sure to ask for one!

2-1/2 pounds chicken legs
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup honey
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Wash and pat dry chicken. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, barbecue sauce and honey. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1 cup.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, paprika, and pepper. Add legs, a few at a time, and toss to coat.

Heat air fryer to 380°. Place legs not touching on air fryer surface. Cook for 20 minutes turning mid way. Transfer legs to a large bowl; add sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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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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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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