"Frying" with Air

So last week I shared a photo of my dinner on Facebook,
and a few of you requested the recipe and how I cooked it in my air fryer.


This "recipe" is actually not really a recipe...

...it was one raw chicken breast and some fresh California mix (carrots, broccoli, snow peas).
I was making just enough for me since Jim was working so it was the perfect time to experiment!
I just sprayed the basket with cooking spray, added the cut up chicken and veggies,
then I added some pepper and a drizzle or two of teriyaki.
As you can see I served it up over some rice.

I hope you are jealous that high class charger plate I served it to myself on. 😉

Seriously though, it was pretty darn good...even if I do say so!
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So this is my little Dash Compact Air Fryer that I received from Aaron and Michelle for Christmas.
 Isn't she cute?



Something this adorable really needs a name, don't you think?

Hmmm...I'll have to ponder that a bit....

...and she's a petite little thing too...all we need here for just the two of us.

And I recently saw where she was rated among the top 10 air fryers on Amazon.

Amazon

And this is the model we got for Adam's family of four, which is nearly twice the size.
They absolutely love it and use it all the time for many, many things.

I noticed that it's now selling for $10 less than the $99 I spent at Christmastime. 😖

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What a fabulous little invention this is!

Most people think all you can cook in them is frozen french fries or chicken wings.

Au contraire!
I am certainly no expert yet but here is a list of basic things I have already tried:

*frozen french fries (of course)

*frozen sweet tater tots

*frozen chicken wings and other appetizers

*breakfast sausage patties and links, cooked and uncooked

*frozen waffles and pancakes

*hot dogs

*uncooked chicken breast w/fresh veggies

*warmed up many things

There are tons of websites and YouTube videos all about air frying...
...here and here are just a couple of them to check out if you like.
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So the next night I wanted more of this good stuff...

...and this dish is pretty similar but not quite the same.
This time I added onion, yellow squash, broccoli and carrots to the uncooked chicken,

changed up the spices a bit and threw it all in a plastic bag with a drizzle or two of olive oil.

Just let me say that Weber Honey Garlic Rub is amazing!

And into the basket it went...

...for about 10 minutes...

...at 360 degrees.

A word about the settings...

Mine has this as it's default and most of the time I don't change it.

The instruction manual tells all about settings for certain foods but it's just easier to use the default.

Pausing the machine about half way through cooking and shaking and/or turning the food

 is always advised...and adding more time or temperature if needed.

 Too bad you can't subtract the time though...take this broccoli for instance...

...I found out that you need to add it later to the mix...unless, that is, if you want it crispy.😕


So here it is, all cooked up and yummy...

Seriously, delicious and simple!

But maybe you're just in the mood for a simple hotdog...and recently I have been!
They cooked up absolutely perfect...except with no grill marks...oh well...
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So tonight's supper was really good too...oh my gosh...
fresh asparagus and dainty baby sweet potatoes...I was "vegging" it tonight.
Do you ever have those times when all you want is veggies and no meat?
Well, tonight was one of those nights for me.
(don't worry, I'll get some protein in later 😉)

A little olive oil spray, salt and pepper is all the asparagus needed
and I gave the sweet potatoes a couple little sprays as well after I tossed it all in together.
It took ten minutes at 360 degrees, stopping it half-way and giving it a good shake.

I sprinkled a bit of cinnamon and sugar over the sweet potatoes for a touch of sweetness. 😋

And clean up couldn't be easier.

So, have I made a believer out of you?

The possibilities are endless and I'm already getting excited just anticipating what I'll try next!

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So how about you...do you fry with air??
If so, what are you cooking in up in yours?
I'd love to hear from you!

Have an awesome week, sweet friends!