All posts tagged: Fryer

Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven of 2024

Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven of 2024

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Air fryer chicken wings These chicken wings cooked in the Ninja air fryer were a thing of beauty. David Watsky/CNET Chicken wings are almost universally loved and a very popular item to air fry. The goal for an air-fried wing is crispy outside and skin with a juicy inside. To test each oven’s air fry ability, I cooked three frozen wings on air fry mode at 450 F for 30 minutes, turning them every 10 minutes. I let each oven come to full preheat before putting the wings in and then photographed them immediately after pulling them out. Naturally, I tasted them too, when they were cool enough to eat. Success here depends on high heat and good fan circulation of that hot air, which means faster cooking. The faster an air fryer cooks and the more effective the super convection is, the faster the outside skin will crisp, making it less likely the chicken will be dry inside. The Ninja Foodi oven won the great wing war by a feather, with the crispiest wings …

The Secret to Cooking Salmon Perfectly in Your Air Fryer

The Secret to Cooking Salmon Perfectly in Your Air Fryer

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Every year I find new ways to use the air fryer. It’s become my go-to for roasted chicken, replacing my slow and dirty dish-heavy oven recipe. I recently learned to make juicy air fryer cheeseburgers and sizzle bacon in less than 10 minutes and without dirtying a skillet or sheet pan. For super simple, healthy weeknight meals, air fryer salmon tops my list of recipes to make in the powerful and efficient countertop cooker. Air-frying salmon takes less time than any other method I’ve tried. It also cuts down on the fishy smell and cleanup and it’s almost impossible to screw up. As with many types of fish, salmon does well with a blast of high heat to give the outer layer a crust without overcooking it through the middle, and air fryers are designed to do just that. What’s more, your air fryer basket will contain the fish better than most cooking devices, mitigating some of the fishy smell. Air fryers only take a couple of minutes to preheat so if you’re making a quick weeknight meal for one or …

The absolute best air fryer chicken breast

The absolute best air fryer chicken breast

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I love chicken breasts. I’ve gone to bat for them many times before, never understanding how or why the “boring” narrative ever got started. There is no other ingredient I cook with more than chicken (well, maybe aside from cheese). It is also far and away the protein that I consume the most. I love boneless and skinless, I love skin-on, I love bone-in, I love wings — the list goes on and on.  Something that I’ve started doing lately is a very simple, very quick method that involves two of my absolute favorite things: chicken breasts and the air fryer. Now, I say “method” because this is much more of a general approach than it is a “recipe,” per se. I’ve found that this is an exceptional method for a quick, hands-off chicken breast that is beautifully crisped, cooked and seasoned — with the added bonus of it cooking away in the air fryer as I work away from the kitchen. Want more great food writing and recipes? Subscribe to Salon Food’s newsletter, The Bite. It …

Air fryer orange, cranberry and white chocolate scones recipe

Air fryer orange, cranberry and white chocolate scones recipe

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These are really easy to make – you don’t need to roll out the dough or use special cutters. Try one with your favourite cuppa. Timings  Prep time: 15 minutes, plus cooling time Cook time: 10 minutes Serves 8 Calories 222 kcal per serving Ingredients 190g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 30g cold unsalted butter 1 tsp grated orange zest 200g fat-free vanilla Greek yoghurt 10g white chocolate chips 10g dried cranberries, chopped into smaller pieces a little milk, to glaze For the icing 25g icing sugar a little fresh orange juice Method Place the flour in a bowl. Add the baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and a pinch of salt, and mix well to combine. Grate in the butter and, using your fingers, work it into the flour so you have what looks like breadcrumbs. Add the orange zest and yoghurt and fold with a spatula until everything is well combined, then add the chocolate chips and cranberries. Roll the dough ball around the bowl …

Air fryer loaded sriracha fries recipe

Air fryer loaded sriracha fries recipe

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For perfectly cut fries, invest in a potato chipper – I have had mine for years and love it. And don’t be tempted to skip the soaking time as it removes the starch on the outside of the sliced potatoes, giving a super-crispy finish. You can increase the sriracha to add more of a kick to the mayo.   Timings  Prep time: 15 minutes, plus soaking time Cook time: 35 minutes  Serves  4  Calories 291 kcal per serving Ingredients 1kg potatoes, peeled and sliced into fries 80g Chinese leaf (Chinese cabbage), shredded 1 red pepper, finely diced 60g onion, finely diced ½ tsp chilli powder 1 tsp sweet paprika 2 tsp rapeseed or vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped For the seasoning ½ tsp sweet paprika ½ tsp garlic granules ½ tsp onion granules olive oil spray For the sriracha mayo 2 tbsp light mayonnaise 1 tbsp fat-free natural yoghurt 2 tsp sriracha To serve 60g grated cheddar 2 spring onions, sliced pinch of sesame seeds Method Soak the sliced potatoes in ice-cold water for at …

Air fryer Turkish chicken kebabs with orzo pilaf recipe

Air fryer Turkish chicken kebabs with orzo pilaf recipe

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Both the kebabs and the pilaf for this vibrant dish are made in the air fryer. For the best results, marinate the chicken pieces overnight – they’ll soak up all the gorgeous herbs and spices and will be super-tender. Timings Prep time: 15 minutes, plus marinating time Cook time: 45 minutes  Serves 4 Calories 489 kcal per serving Ingredients 600g skinless, boneless chicken thighs (trimmed of visible fat), cut into chunks 6 tbsp fat-free Greek yoghurt 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp sumac 1 tsp dried mint ¾ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp lemon juice  olive oil spray For the garlic sauce 2 tbsp light mayonnaise 3 tbsp fat-free Greek yoghurt 1 garlic clove, crushed lemon juice, to loosen the sauce 1½ tsp finely chopped fresh parsley For the pilaf 15g butter 200g dried orzo 1 small onion, diced 360ml hot chicken stock 2 garlic cloves, crushed To serve lemon wedges chopped tomatoes chopped red onion chopped cucumber Method Place the chicken in a bowl with the …

Air fryer caramelised Vietnamese pork recipe

Air fryer caramelised Vietnamese pork recipe

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This is great served with white rice, cucumber slices and julienned carrot or, for a lighter meal, in crunchy lettuce wraps. Timings  Prep time: 10 minutes, plus coating time Cook time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Calories 222 kcal per serving Ingredients  4 pork shoulder steaks (about 500g), trimmed of visible fat and thinly sliced 1 tsp cornflour ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 40g brown sugar 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tsp dark soy sauce pinch of red chilli flakes 1½ tsp lemongrass paste olive oil spray ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp grated fresh ginger To serve handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped 2 spring onions, sliced 1 red chilli, sliced Method Place the pork in a bowl. Add the cornflour and bicarbonate of soda with 1 tbsp water and leave for 15 minutes. Mix the sugar, fish sauce, light and dark soy sauces, chilli flakes and lemongrass paste in a separate bowl and add 3 tbsp water. Preheat the air fryer to 200C …

Air fryer sweet-chilli salmon bites with sesame-garlic broccoli recipe

Air fryer sweet-chilli salmon bites with sesame-garlic broccoli recipe

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If you want to tone down the spiciness here, omit the cayenne pepper. Or, for extra heat, sprinkle with finely chopped red chilli. I usually serve this with rice or noodles but you could also try it with cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.  Timings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 7 minutes Serves 2 Calories 447 kcal per serving Ingredients 325g wild salmon fillets (skin removed), cut into 2.5cm cubes ½ tsp sweet paprika ½ tsp garlic granules ½ tsp onion granules ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional) ¼ tsp ground ginger olive oil spray 250g broccoli florets 1½ tsp toasted sesame oil 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce To serve 1 spring onion, sliced squeeze of lime juice, plus some wedges pinch of sesame seeds (optional) Method Place the salmon in a bowl with the paprika, garlic granules, onion granules, cayenne pepper (if using), ginger and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Spray with olive oil and toss until evenly coated. In another bowl, toss …

Gordon Ramsay’s Air Fryer Steak Recipe Is Surprisingly Very Simple

Gordon Ramsay’s Air Fryer Steak Recipe Is Surprisingly Very Simple

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You know what they say, if you don’t have an annoying air fryer friend, you are the annoying air fryer friend. I can wholeheartedly say that I know I am that friend. Whether I’m using it to whip up a quick dinner, reheat leftovers or even as part of putting together a Sunday roast, me and my air fryer are BFFS. However, these handy little kitchen gadgets have their naysayers. Take James Martin, for example, who said that he actually thinks that they should be banned. A little dramatic. It’s okay though, because, you know who else is an air fryer fan? No other than good ol’ Gordon Ramsay. Gordon Ramsay’s air fryer steak recipe In a video for Phillips, Gordon shared his recipe for coffee and chilli-rubbed rib-eye steak, cooked solely in an air fryer. In the clip, he said air fryers will help to keep flavours ‘locked in’ and keep juice inside the rib-eye. Mixing freshly ground coffee with aleppo pepper, the chef said: “the longer you put that rub on, the more …

Why Declan Rice’s stunning girlfriend Lauren Fryer being trolled is so hateful

Why Declan Rice’s stunning girlfriend Lauren Fryer being trolled is so hateful

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In the past few weeks, Lauren Fryer, partner of England and Arsenal footballer Declan Rice, has been the topic on everyone’s lips after the couple’s candid holiday photographs were published online. The 25-year-old was snapped enjoying herself on board a yacht with her partner of eight years, and negative comments have racked up in their thousands about how the mother-of-one looks. © Lauren Fryer InstagramLauren and Declan, sunkissed on holiday What’s more, Lauren has removed ALL photographs on her Instagram account, which is now totally blank. A quick scroll on Declan’s feed reveals no images of Lauren remain there either. The fact the couple have had to do this speaks volumes about the amount of vitriol she’s received over her appearance. Lauren Fryer looks gorgeous in a leather jacket cheering on Declan Rice My first thought was – really? Are people STILL doing this? Lauren is a gorgeous young woman, who has birthed a child less than two years ago. She was relaxing on holiday, wearing a swimsuit. What is the actual problem? © GettyLauren looking fresh …