air fryer recipes

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Hibachi with Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 zucchini; 1 yellow squash; 1 yellow onion; 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, divided; 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, divided; 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, divided; 2 tablespoons of butter, divided; 1/2 teaspoon of salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, divided; 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless; 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice; Sesame seeds for garnish

Air Fryer Chicken Hibachi with Veggies

January 5, 2023 by Rachel 6 Comments

Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays is over, many of us are trying to find our footing once again with family meals. Once again we’ve been thrown back into the chaos of real-life. For many of us, that means less time to think about meal planning. If you’re in a pinch for dinner plans, this delicious Air Fryer Chicken Hibachi with Veggies is the perfect meal.

Why use the air fryer?

If you’ve followed my other recipes for a while, you’ll know I love using my Instant Pot and Air Fryer. They are just handy tools. Using the air fryer for this particular recipe just makes sense. First and foremost, it’s basically a one-pan meal. Second, the convection feature of the air fryer cooks this up quickly — which is perfect for a busy weeknight. However, this can easily be converted to a stovetop recipe in a wok.

What You’ll Need

Besides the air fryer, here’s what else you’ll need:

zucchini
yellow squash
onion
garlic
sesame oil
soy sauce
butter, salt and pepper
1 pound of boneless chicken thighs
and lemon juice.

Serve with a side of white rice and yum yum sauce!

Air Fryer Chicken Hibachi with Veggies

Yield: 4 servings

Air Fryer Chicken Hibachi with Veggies

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 zucchini
1 yellow squash
1 yellow onion
1 tablespoon of minced garlic, divided
2 tablespoons of sesame oil, divided
2 tablespoons of soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons of butter, divided
1/2 teaspoon of salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon of pepper, divided
1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice
Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

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Cut the vegetables into bite-size pieces and set them aside.
Place the pie pan in the air fryer basket and add 1/2 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the vegetables and cook at 400° for 10 minutes. Shake the vegetables every 3 minutes.
Once vegetables are almost well done, remove them and set aside.
In the same pan, add the chicken thighs whole and add the remaining garlic, oil, soy, and butter. Cut the lemon in half and square the juices of one half onto the chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Cook at 400° for 10 minutes.
Remove the chicken and chop it into bite-size pieces. Return chicken to the pan with vegetables and cook for 5 more minutes.
Return chicken to the pan with vegetables and cook for 5 more minutes.
Remove from the air fryer and let cool.
Serve with steamed rice and Yum Yum Sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds.

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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

November 11, 2022 by Rachel 9 Comments

As a mom, mealtime can be completely hit or miss. Ari will eat anything. And everything! But the girls are still in the smack dab of their picky phase. Lucky for me, the girls will always, always eat these two things — hot dogs and bacon. Sure, these kids oftentimes find themselves eating hot dogs. But bring their love of bacon and hot dogs together? Well, that’s just perfection in their eyes. These air fryer bacon wrapped hot dogs are a fan favorite, for sure.

What you’ll need

This recipe is the opposite of pretentious. I’m not going to beat around the bush. This is one thousand percent kid-friendly. There is nothing about bacon and hot dogs that kids will not love. But, it is delicious — even for adults! Just fancy these dogs up with some onions, jalapeño, and a generous handful of sharp cheddar!

The ingredients

8 count pack of your favorite hot dogs
8 slices of bacon
8 count of hotdog buns
Cheddar, shredded
1 fresh jalapeño
1/4 cup of diced onion
ketchup and mustard (optional)

That’s it! Also, you’ll want to be sure you have your favorite air fryer on hand.

Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs Recipe

Yield: 8 hot dogs

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

8 count pack of your favorite hot dogs
8 slices of bacon
8 count of hotdog buns
Cheddar, shredded
1 fresh jalapeño
1/4 cup of diced onion
ketchup and mustard (optional)

Instructions

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Wrap each uncooked hot dog with 1 slice of uncooked bacon.

Completely wrap the hotdog.
Place each wrapped hotdog in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°f for 10-12 minutes depending on how cooked you prefer your bacon.
Clean and dice jalapeño.
Remove hotdogs from the air fryer and let sit for 1 minute.
Place the hotdog in a bun and top with cheese, onion, and jalapeños.
These hotdogs are juicy and pack a punch full of flavor but if you need more, you can add mustard and or ketchup.

Please do not skip out on the sharp cheddar or jalapeños. They truly add an additional zip that adults will love.

Air Fryer Doritos Chicken Tenders

November 2, 2022 by Rachel 2 Comments

When I first became a mom I swore up and down that my kids would eat all-organic, never try fast food, and all of the other things that people who aren’t yet parents think they’ll do! Ha! Turns out, I knew nothing about parenting before I was a parent. And, honestly, I’m happy about that. My kids have recently discovered how much they love Doritos. Ari likes the super spicy ones, but the girls both love the Cool Ranch and Nacho Cheese. So why not combine the two things they love? These air fryer Doritos Chicken Tenders check all the kid-friendly dinner boxes. And that’s a total win for me.

What you’ll need

The awesome thing about this recipe is that it basically consists of all of the things we parents already have in our house. Sure, you’ll need an air fryer. But the other items (including the Doritos) are things we generally have on-hand. I’ll admit — I sometimes don’t have normal crackers for chicken tender breading. But ya know what I always have? Doritos. We always have Doritos in this house.

Here’s everything you’ll need:

1/2 bag (4.5 oz) of nacho cheese Doritos
3 cups of panko crumbs
1 cup of cornstarch
1 lb of chicken tenders (approximately 12-15)
1 tablespoon of parsley
1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
3 eggs

My only other advice would be to use air fryer liners to help keep the mess at a minimum.

Air Fryer Doritos Chicken Tenders Recipe

Yield: 12-15 pieces

Air Fryer Doritos Chicken Tenders

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 bag (4.5 oz) of nacho cheese Doritos
3 cups of panko crumbs
1 cup of cornstarch
1 lb of chicken tenders (approximately 12-15)
1 tablespoon of parsley
1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
3 eggs

Instructions

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Add the chips to a blender or food processor. Pulse for 30 seconds until crumbs resemble the same size as panko with some larger pieces.
Mix panko and chip crumbs in a large dish. Set aside.
Mix the cornstarch and the spices in another dish. Set aside.
Beat the eggs in another dish. Set aside.
Toss the tenders in the cornstarch, then in the egg wash, and then finally in the chip crumbs. Fully coat the tenders. Repeat for each tender in each step.
Place the tenders on parchment paper in the air fryer basket and spray them with oil. Cook each batch at 400° F for 15 minutes, flipping and spraying with oil halfway. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160° F for food safety.
Remove tenders and let cool.
Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!

Enjoy!

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Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bites

September 18, 2022 by Rachel 10 Comments

School and after-school activities are back in full swing. Like, my husband and I are coordinating via google calendar invites and a giant whiteboard. I know that many families have operated like this for years, but our kids are finally old enough for it to be the very beginning of our craziness season. I know I’ve been making quick meals for a long time, but even I need to step up my game right now. These air fryer sausage and egg breakfast bites are helping to keep our lives on the fast track.

What You’ll Need

There are only a few actual ingredients in this recipe. Here’s what they are:

1 pound of ground breakfast sausage
3 cups of shredded hash brown potatoes
2 3/4 cups of shredded cheese, cheddar, divided
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
1 tablespoon of olive oil
12 eggs
Parsley for garnish

In addition, I would add that you can use your favorite sauces or dips to accompany the breakfast bites.

The most important part (aside from the ingredients) are the air fryer and the jumbo silicone baking cups. If you’re looking for an air fryer, this is my favorite one!

How to make Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bites

Yield: 12

Air Fryer Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bites

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound of ground breakfast sausage
3 cups of shredded hash brown potatoes
2 3/4 cups of shredded cheese, cheddar, divided
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
1 tablespoon of olive oil
12 eggs
Parsley for garnish

Instructions

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Divide the sausage meat into 12 patties.
Place in air fryer basket at 350° for 10 minutes, when cooked, set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, 2 cups cheese, spices, and oil.
Place 2-3 tablespoons of hash brown mixture in jumbo muffin liners. Form along the base and wall of the liner.
Place liners in the air fryer basket and cook at 400° for 10 minutes or until they start to brown and crisp up.
Place one sausage patty in a cup and press down to seat it. Crack one egg over each cut and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat for every cup.
Continue to cook at 350° for 10 minutes or less for a softer yolk.
Garnish with parsley. You can serve it with hot sauce, gravy, or ketchup.

If you’re looking for more air fryer recipes, check out these.

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Air Fryer Jalapeño Mummies

September 11, 2022 by Rachel 8 Comments

It’s mid-September(ish) and we are finally set to have some semi-decent Fall weather this week. I’m going to run with it and make my NEWEST and most favorite recipe ever. These are perfect for Halloween, but also for football season. Who doesn’t love a jalapeño poppers, am I right?! These delightful (and adorable) poppers will have everyone in the spirit for some Fall fun. Be sure to make these Air Fryer Jalapeño Mummies your must-have for all of your Fall parties.

What you’ll need

Besides having some bomb jalapeños, you’re going to need one major component for this recipe. And that is an air fryer. Now, I’ve spoken about my love of Ninja Foodi’s before, but this one works really well also.

Here’s what else you’ll need:

1 can of crescent roll
6 fresh jalapeños
1 – 8 ounce package of cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 egg
24 candy eyeballs

That’s it. If you’re looking for more Halloween recipes, check this out!

How to make Air Fryer Jalapeño Mummies

Yield: 12

Air Fryer Jalapeño Popper Mummies

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 can of crescent roll
6 fresh jalapeños
1 - 8 ounce package of cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 egg
24 candy eyeballs

Instructions

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Clean and prepare jalapeños by slicing them open, removing the seeds and endocarp (the whitish membrane that seeds are attached to.), and rinsing the insides out. Try to leave the stem intact. Provides a perfect handle.
Roll out crescent roll dough leaving individual rolls together. Pinch closed the perforations.
Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll flat to 1/8” thick.
Cut slices long ways to mimic mummy wrap. Set aside.
Add cheeses and garlic to a mixing bowl and whip until light and airy.
Fill the inside of the jalapeños.
Wrap the jalapeños in the dough to mimic a mummy. You can overlap the dough but the dough will expand so do not over-wrap the jalapeños. You want to see the jalapeños under the wrapping.
Whisk the egg and brush over the wrapped jalapeños.
Place in a parchment-lined air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes at 375°f or until the dough is golden brown.
Once cooked remove and let cool.
Place two eyes on each jalapeño pushing into the cheese filling.
Serve with ranch and enjoy.

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Easy Homemade Philly Cheesesteaks

August 1, 2022 by Rachel 6 Comments

One of my favorite comfort meals of all time is philly cheesesteaks. It’s not a meal I grew up eating, but one I learned to love after heading to college. My (now) husband and I made it all the time when we were dating. And it just kind of feels like home, if you know what I mean. If you don’t make it often, it may seem daunting. But these easy homemade Philly Cheesesteaks are going to blow your mind. I promise, they are simple!

Here’s what you’ll need

For this recipe in particular, you’ll just need a pan for the stovetop. However, if you want to really finish this sandwich off properly, an air fryer is perfect. If you still haven’t invested in an air fryer, I recommend this one.

Here are the other ingredients you’ll need:

14 ounces of Shaved Steak
1 onion, sliced
8 ounces of baby bella mushrooms, sliced
8 slices of Provolone Cheese
Mayonnaise

That’s it! It really is only 5 ingredients. And it takes just minutes to prep.

How to make Easy Homemade Philly Cheesesteaks

Easy Homemade Philly Cheesesteaks

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 23 minutes

Ingredients

14 ounces of Shaved Steak
1 onion, sliced
8 ounces of baby bella mushrooms, sliced
8 slices of Provolone Cheese
Mayonnaise

Instructions

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In a large skillet, heat olive oil with onions.

You want to sauté them on medium low heat until they become soft and translucent. I choose to do sliced onion, but you can totally dice them up as well!
Once the onions have sautéd, add in the mushrooms.

Be sure to season both the onions and mushrooms with salt. This helps to bring the moisture out of them and become soft. Not to mention, they need the flavor.
Once the mushrooms have broken down and soft (they will turn a darker color) add in the shaved steak along with 2-3 tablespoons of your favorite steak seasoning.
Cook the steak until it’s cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Make sure to toss the steak around in the onions and mushrooms.
Grab your hoagie buns and place mayo on both sides of the bread.
Place steak on top of the bottom roll and the provolone cheese on top.
Place in an air fryer on 350° (or the oven) to toast the bread and melt the cheese. In the air fryer it’s about 1-2 minutes (if using the oven, expect 5-8 minutes).
ENJOY!

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