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Air Fryer Corn

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Air Fryer Corn Ingredients 3 ears of corn (cleaned and halved) 1 tsp olive oil Salt and pepper (to taste) Butter Instructions Brush oil over each ear of corn and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place the corn in the air fryer basket and set to cook at 375°F for 15 minutes. Flip the corn halfway through the cooking time. Cook until corn is tender. After removing the corn from the basket, top with butter, if desired. 

AIR FRYER BEEF JERKY RECIPE

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 AIR FRYER BEEF JERKY RECIPE INGREDIENTS 1 pound beef round cut into 1/4 inch strips 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper INSTRUCTIONS Combine sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper in a gallon Ziploc bag or shallow casserole. Add beef and shake bag to coat ensuring all the pieces are coated in marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Take strips out and place them in the air fryer basket in one layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to do this in two batches. Set temperature to 180 F and time to 60 minutes. When done, add another 30 minutes for a total of 1.5 hours. Enjoy when cooled. Can be stored for eternity at room temperature.

Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

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 Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings INGREDIENTS 4 cups cauliflower florets - one head 4-5 cups florets ¼ cup dairy-free butter - melted ¾ cup buffalo sauce - Frank's has one and it is vegan - you can use the homemade sauce in the notes. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil - for the air fryer Crumbs mixture 1 cup bread crumbs 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper INSTRUCTIONS In a large bowl whisk together butter and buffalo sauce. Add in the cauliflower florets and toss until well coated. Crumbs coating Combine bread crumbs and seasonings in a separate large bowl. Transfer the cauliflower to the bread crumb mixture and toss again to coat well. Set the air fryer to 350 F and spread olive oil on to the basket, put half of the cauliflower in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until cauliflower is golden brown and cooked through. Cook the rest of the prepped cauliflower the same way and serve with ranch and celery sticks. NOTES Homemade buffalo sauce ⅔...

Air Fryer Chicken Parm

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 Air Fryer Chicken Parm Ingredients 3 chicken breasts medium size, thawed 2 eggs whisked 1/4 c bread crumbs 1/4 c parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 c marinara sauce 1/2 c mozzarella cheese shredded, or more Instructions In a small bowl whisk eggs, in another bowl combine bread crumbs, parmesan, and onion, and garlic powder. Dredge chicken breast in egg, then cover in bread crumb mixture generously shaking off excess. (make sure breasts are about med. size and are all similar sizes so they cook evenly) Spray inside of air fryer basket with non-stick spray and put coated breasts inside. Close and set the air fryer to 360 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Cook time will depend on the thickness of the chicken. Open basket and spoon marinara sauce over cooked breasts, then sprinkle with cheese. Air fry for additional 2 minutes until cheese is melted. Sprinkle top with Italian seasonings and serve!

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

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Air Fryer Fried Chicken Ingredients 2 pounds boneless chicken breast tenders 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp.coarsely ground black pepper 2 tbsp.hot sauce 2 tbsp. pickle juice 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 large eggs 1½ cups buttermilk 1 /2 olive oil Olive cooking spray Sauce 6 tablespoons cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup olive oil Instructions In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, salt, black pepper, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 tablespoon of pickle juice until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Pour the flour into a bowl. Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and a tablespoon of hot sauce in a separate bowl. To dredge the chicken, place it in the flour toss each piece to evenly coat. Then place it into the buttermilk mixture, and then back into the flour. Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet in a single layer. Continue to finish the other tenders. Let air dry for 10 minut...

AIR FRYER MEXICAN PIZZA

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 AIR FRYER MEXICAN PIZZA INGREDIENTS 2 1 point tortillas such as La Banderita  1 pound 96% lean ground beef  1 15 oz can Fat-Free Refried Beans  1 oz low sodium Taco seasoning 2 tablespoons of hot Sauce or Enchilada Sauce  1/4 cup Reduced-Fat Cheese  Tomatoes and Scallions INSTRUCTIONS Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef until brown and no longer pink. Add taco seasoning packet and water to the pan. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.  Spread ¼ cup of beans onto one tortilla. Evenly spread the taco seasoned ground beef on top of the refried beans and place the other tortilla on top to secure.  Set your air fryer to 400 degrees.  Carefully place the pizza in the air fryer basket and set the timer for 5 minutes. The top of the tortilla might fly around in the air fryer so make sure to put a wire rack on top of the tortilla to stop it from doing that.  After the 5 minutes is up, open up the basket. Pla...

AIR FRYER TOASTED RAVIOLI

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 AIR FRYER TOASTED RAVIOLI INGREDIENTS 1 (10 ounces) package refrigerated ravioli 1 cup Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs 3 eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, divided Marinara and fresh parsley for serving INSTRUCTIONS Microwave a medium-sized bowl of water until boiling. Drop ravioli in for about 5 minutes. Drain. In a bowl combine bread crumbs with 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. I gave the shredded cheese a bit of a rough chop. Beat eggs in a small bowl with the garlic salt. Dip ravioli in egg then press into bread crumbs, coating both sides. Fill the basket of your air fryer with a single layer of ravioli. Set to 350 degrees and 9 minutes. Remove from fryer and serve hot with marinara for dipping, with a nice dusting of fresh parsley and shredded Parmesan cheese.
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 Air Fryer Sesame Chicken INGREDIENTS FOR THE CHICKEN 1 ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, minced ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup cornstarch FOR THE SAUCE ¼ cup of soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/3 cup brown sugar ¼ cup of water 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 to 2 teaspoons chile paste (optional) 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds INSTRUCTIONS Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat well. If desired, let the chicken marinate for about 20 minutes or as long as overnight (refrigerate it if marinating longer than 20 minutes). In a small bowl, beat the eggs. Put the cornstarch in a separate shallow bowl. Remove t...

Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples Recipe

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Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples Recipe Ingredients: 2 Large Apples 1 t Ground Cinnamon 1/8 t Salt Instructions: Preheat air fryer to 390°. Stir together cinnamon and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut each apple into eighths. Toss apples with the cinnamon and salt mixture.  Arrange a single layer of the apple wedges in the air fryer. Cook for 4 minutes at 390°. Flip the apple wedges and cook for another 4 minutes until the apples are crisp.  Transfer the apple wedges to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely.  Repeat the process of cooking single layers of apple wedges until all are cooked and cooled.  Eat right away or store in an airtight container.

Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens

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Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens Ingredients 2 Cornish game hens 4 tablespoons butter 1 orange 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon flat-leaf parsley 2 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon salt Instructions Add the melted butter and seasonings to a bowl and mix well. Cut a small orange or mandarin orange in half and put it into the cavity of each Cornish game hen. Gently pull up the skin on the breast of each hen. Spread the butter herb mixture under the skin, then rub the remaining butter all over the outside of each hen. Oil the bottom of the basket of your air fryer.  Add the two hens. Cook at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes. Open the air fryer and use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. If the temperature is 165 degrees F, your hens are done. If they are not hot enough internally, cook for an additional 10 minutes, and recheck the temperature. When the hens are finished, remove them from the air fryer

Air Fryer Carrot Fries

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 Air Fryer Carrot Fries Ingredients 3-4 (150-180g) Carrots 1 Tbsp (16g) Olive Oil* 1 clove Garlic, crushed 2 Tbsp (15g) Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper, optional 1 pinch Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, optional Instructions Add the crushed garlic to the olive and stir well. (To crush the garlic, peel and chop a clove. Then sprinkle a bit of kosher salt on top, press the flat of your knife down firmly, and drag the garlic across the cutting board. This should create a thick paste.) Wash and dry the carrots. Remove the tops and cut them in half. Then cut each half in two to create flat surfaces. You should be able to cut 3 strips from the larger end and 2 strips from the smaller end.  Toss the carrot fries in the olive oil and garlic mixture. Mix the parmesan with the red and black pepper. Sprinkle half the mixture over the coated carrot fries. Toss and repeat with the remaining parmesan mixture. Add the carrot fries to an air fryer basket or on a baking she...

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks Ingredients  1 egg  ½ cup bread crumbs  1 tsp Italian Seasoning  ¼ tsp salt  ¼ tsp garlic powder  6 mozzarella Sticks  cooking spray Instructions In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg. In another shallow bowl add bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic powder. Cut mozzarella sticks in half. Dip cheese into the egg wash and then in bread crumb mixture. Do it again by placing the cheese stick back into the egg wash and then bread crumb mixture. Place on a plate and put it in the freezer for 30 minutes. Preheat air fryer to 390°F. Spray mozzarella sticks with oil spray on all sides. Place into the basket without overlapping or touching. Cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce.

Quinoa, Cranberry, Kale Stuffed Squash

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Quinoa, Cranberry, Kale Stuffed Squash Ingredients 2 acorn squash, halved, and seeds removed 6 Tbsp olive oil (divided) 4 Tbsp Urban Accents Gourmet Gobbler Herb Peppercorn Turkey Rub (divided) 3 cups cooked quinoa 1 cup onion, diced 1 lb curly kale, ribs removed, chopped 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup pecans, chopped Instructions Preheat oven to 400°. Place the squash cut-side up in a casserole dish, drizzle or brush with 2 Tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp seasoning. Roast 35-40 minutes, or until the squash is just fork tender. Remove from oven and set aside until ready to stuff. In a large sauce pan, heat 4 Tbsp oil over medium-high heat and add the onion. Saute until softened and translucent - appx 5 minutes. Add 3 Tbsp seasoning and kale. Saute, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until kale is slightly wilted. Add quinoa, cranberries, and pecans to the saucepan and stir to combine. Spoon filling into baked squash and return to oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated t...

Crescent Breakfast Pies Recipe

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Crescent Breakfast Pies Recipe Ingredients 1 8 oz. can refrigerated crescent dough sheet 4 eggs 1/2 cup chopped, cooked ham 1/2 cup chopped, cooked bacon 1/2 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese veggies (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 375. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Roll out dough onto a cutting board to form a large rectangle. Cut into 4 smaller rectangles and place on cookie sheet. Roll dough edges up to form an edge. Break 1 egg into the center of the dough. Top with cheese, bacon, and ham. Top with any other veggies (if desired). Bake for 16 - 20 minutes or until egg yolk is firm. ENJOY!

Easy Air Fryer Crab Cakes

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Easy Air Fryer Crab Cakes Ingredients 8 Oz lump crab 1/4 cup red bell pepper chopped 2 green onion chopped 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 2 Tbsp bread crumbs 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp old bay seasoning Oil for spraying Squeeze of lemon Instructions Place red bell pepper, green onion, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and old bay in a bowl and stir until combined. Gently form 4 patties with the mixture. Place in Air Fryer basket and lightly spray tops with oil. Air fry at 370 degrees Fahrenheit 10 minutes. Open and Squeeze a bit of lemon over the tops before serving.

SALSA FRESCA CHICKEN BAKE

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 SALSA FRESCA CHICKEN BAKE INGREDIENTS 2 lbs chicken breast, boneless and skinless 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes 2 cups diced grape or Roma tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped jalapeño 1/2 fresh chopped cilantro 1/2 lime, juiced 1 cup shredded Mozzarella DIRECTIONS 1. To make the salsa Fresca chicken bake: Preheat the air fryer oven to 400˚F (200ºC). Chop chicken breasts into small pieces. In a salad bowl, combine tomato, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice with 1/4 teaspoon salt. 2. Arrange the chicken pieces flat in a large baking dish and season evenly with cumin, garlic, red chili pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Give a quick stir to combine chicken evenly with seasoning. Cover chicken pieces with the diced tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño, then top with shredded mozzarella. 3. Bake the salsa Fresca chicken on the middle rack for 25  – 30 minutes or unti...

Air Fryer Egg Bites

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Air Fryer Egg Bites Ingredients 4 eggs 4 tsp milk 1/2 onion diced 1/2 small bell pepper diced 4 strips bacon cooked and crumbled 1/4 c cheese shredded salt and pepper Instructions Place 4 silicone cupcake holder into your air fryer basket. Crack 1 egg into each one, then add 1 tsp milk into each one. Top each one off with some diced onions, green pepper, bacon bits, and cheese. Sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper on the top. Air fry at 300 degrees for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned on top and enjoy!

Easy Air Fryer Omelette

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Easy Air Fryer Omelette Ingredients 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk Pinch of salt Fresh meat and veggies, diced (I used red bell pepper, green onions, ham, and mushrooms) 1 teaspoon McCormick Good Morning Breakfast Seasoning – Garden Herb 1/4 cup shredded cheese  Instructions In a small bowl, mix the eggs and milk until well combined. Add a pinch of salt to the egg mixture. Add your veggies to the egg mixture. Pour the egg mixture into a well-greased 6″x3″ pan. Place the pan into the basket of the air fryer . Cook at 350º Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes. Halfway through cooking sprinkle the breakfast seasoning onto the eggs and sprinkle the cheese over the top. Use a thin spatula to loosen the omelet from the sides of the pan and transfer to a plate. Garnish with extra green onions, optional

Air Fryer Mushrooms

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Air Fryer Mushrooms Ingredients 7 oz 200 grams chestnut mushrooms 2 tsp vegetable oil 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce or tamari sauce 1 sprig rosemary ½ tsp salt and pepper Instructions Cut the mushrooms into thick slices,  cut each into 2 halves but if it’s too big then cut into smaller pieces. Try to make the size of the slices even so everything cooks evenly. In a white bowl, toss the mushrooms with the rest of the ingredients so everything is well coated in soy, oil, and seasonings. No need to preheat the Air Fryer . Place the mushrooms directly into the Air Fryer basket, and cook at 356F for about 15 minutes flipping halfway through. Open the Air Fryer basket and check every 5 minutes, shake the basket and decide how much longer you would like to cook the mushrooms for. The mushrooms should be cooked well, but not dried out or burnt. So make sure not to overcook them. Serve with some extra sea salt flakes, and red chili flakes if desired.

WONTON MOZZARELLA STICKS

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WONTON MOZZARELLA STICKS INGREDIENTS 6 mozzarella cheese sticks 6 egg roll wrappers olive oil spray kosher salt INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place a piece of string cheese near the bottom corner of the egg roll wrapper. Roll up halfway and carefully fold the sides toward center over the cheese. Dip your finger in water and trace the edges of the wrapper. Roll the remaining wrapper around the mozzarella stick. Repeat with remaining wrappers and cheese. 2. Place six of the mozzarella sticks in the air fryer and spray with olive oil spray. Sprinkle with kosher salt. 3. Air fry at 350 degrees for 3 minutes, flip, spray the other side with olive oil spray and sprinkle with kosher salt, then continue cooking for another 3 minutes. Serve with a marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.