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Name: Air Fryer Chicken and Waffle Sandwiches
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 1/2 cup of cornstarch; 1/2 cup of flour; 2 tablespoons of nature’s seasoning; 2 eggs; 2 1/2 cups of pancake mix; 1 1/2 cups of water.

Air Fryer Chicken and Waffle Sandwiches Recipe

July 23, 2021 by Rachel 12 Comments

While I can appreciate a heat-and-eat Instant Pot recipe, some meals just require a little bit more attention. You know what I’m talking about. That Southern comfort, home cooking that just feels like home. For me, chicken and waffles is the ultimate comfort food. Making hand-breaded chicken breast that are cooked to perfection in the air fryer. It’s easy, delicious, and these air fryer chicken and waffle sandwiches are sure to be enjoyed by the whole family.

What you’ll need to make this recipe

You’ll need a few ingredients and just a couple of tools to make these sandwiches. First, you’ll need your air fryer. Second, a waffle iron. The other ingredient you may not have on-hand would be the Morton’s Natures Seasoning. But you can find it most grocers or on Amazon.

Here’s what else you’ll need:

2 chicken breasts
cornstarch
flour
Morton’s nature’s seasoning
eggs
pancake mix
water
your favorite syrup!

That’s it! Super easy and delicious comfort food.

How to make Air Fryer Chicken and Waffle Sandwiches

Yield: 4 chicken and waffle sandwiches

Air Fryer Chicken and Waffle Sandwiches

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken Filets

2 chicken breasts
1/2 cup of cornstarch
1/2 cup of flour
2 tablespoons of nature’s seasoning
2 eggs

Waffles

2 1/2 cups of pancake mix
1 1/2 cups of water.

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

STEP 1 -

Pound the chicken breasts using the flat side of a cleaver or kitchen hammer. Pound breast to 1/2” thick. Cut breast into 4 fillets.

STEP 2 -

In a bowl, mix flour and cornstarch with Natures Seasoning. In another bowl, beat the eggs.

STEP 3 -

Coat the fillets in flour mix, then egg wash and then back into the flour mix.

STEP 4 -

Spray air fryer basket with oil and place filets in basket. Spray filets with oil.

STEP 5 -

Cook fillets on 380°f for 12-15 minutes. Make sure chicken internal temp reaches 165°f. Flip filets and cook for 3-5 to crisp breading.

STEP 6 -

Let filets rest and cook.

STEP 7 -

Mix water and pancake mix to create waffle batter.

Using waffle iron, pour batter and cook.

Make sure batter is evenly dispersed.

STEP 8 -

Assemble the fillets between two waffle squares, and coat with warm syrup!

STEP 9 -

ENJOY!

If you’re looking for other easy recipes, I highly suggest you try this recipe here.

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Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

July 18, 2021 by Rachel 15 Comments

Now that life seems to be back in full swing, I’m trying to remember all of the easy recipe hacks I thought of during the ‘big shutdown’. One of the ways I have tried to simplify mealtime is to use as few pans as possible. This isn’t quite ‘one pan,’ but darn it, it’s close! You absolutely must try this easy sheet pan chicken quesadillas recipe!

What you’ll need to make this recipe

This recipe is one of the few that I share that doesn’t require some fancy kitchen gadget. No Instant Pot necessary. No air fryer. Nada.

Just your trusty old sheet pan! In fact, the only items you’ll need are the following:

2 chicken breasts, cooked + shredded
1 can of black beans
1/2 purple onion, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup of fresh salsa
2 tablespoons of oil
2 tablespoons of minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
1 teaspoon of cumin
1 teaspoon of paprika
7-8 burrito-sized tortillas
2-3 stalks of green onion
sour cream (optional, garnish)
cilantro (optional, garnish)

Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Yield: 6 quesadillas

Sheet Pan Chicken Quesadillas

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, cooked + shredded
1 can of black beans
1/2 purple onion, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup of fresh salsa
2 tablespoons of oil
2 tablespoons of minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
1 teaspoon of cumin
1 teaspoon of paprika
7-8 burrito-sized tortillas
2-3 stalks of green onion
sour cream (optional, garnish)
cilantro (optional, garnish)

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

STEP 1 -

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skiller. Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until tender (about 5 minutes).

STEP 2 -

Add garlic, chicken, beans, spices, oil and salsa. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

STEP 3 -

Spray sheet pan with oil and place tortillas half on half off the pan.

STEP 4 -

Fill the middle of tortillas with chicken mixture.

STEP 5 -

Add cheese and green onions. Place remaining tortillas in center to cover area.

STEP 6 -

Fold over the outside tortillas and place another sprayed sheet pan on top to keep tortillas closed.

STEP 7 -

Bake in oven on 425 for 20 minutes.

STEP 8 -

Remove and cut into 6 pieces. ENJOY!

This is the perfect way to feed a feast to your family, in just a few easy steps!

Tell me — what’s your favorite, easy, family recipe?!

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Air Fryer Zucchini Fries Recipe — Easy and Delicious!

July 14, 2021 by Rachel 12 Comments

Two years ago we started our first ever backyard garden. Last year, due to the circumstances of ‘staying home,’ I decided to go all in with my garden. Well, I planted a little bit of everything. And, although I would like to say that I got a little bit of everything in return, I didn’t. Instead I got, like, 20 tomatoes, 1 strawberry, and 35 zucchini. I knew that zucchini made awesome zoodles, but what else could I do with the other 20+ zucchini?! That’s when I decided to make these air fryer zucchini fries. And they have been an absolute hit with my whole family!

What you’ll need to make these incredible zucchini fries

10-11 baby zucchini or 4-5 regular zucchini
2/3 of a cup of panko crumbs
2/3 of a cup of grated parmesan
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon of paprika
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning

How to make Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Yield: 20-22 fries

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 11 minutes

Total Time 26 minutes

Ingredients

10-11 baby zucchini or 4-5 regular zucchini
2/3 cup of panko crumbs
2/3 cup of grated parmesan
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon of paprika
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

STEP 1 -

Remove each end of the zucchini and cut into sticks.

STEP 2 -

In a bowl mix the panko, parmesan, and spices.

STEP 3 -

In another bowl, beat the egg.

STEP 4 -

Dredge the zucchini in the egg and then the breading mix. Repeat for extra crispy results.

STEP 5 -

Spray air fryer basket with oil and place sticks in the basket. Spray the zucchini and cook on 370 for 11 minutes or until golden.

STEP 6 -

ENJOY!

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

If you’re looking for other easy recipes, try this one! You won’t regret it!

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Copycat McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Recipe

July 7, 2021 by Rachel 13 Comments

Listen y’all. Before I became a mom I thought I knew how to be the perfect parent. I knew I would never let my kids eat fast food. In fact, I was sure they would only eat what we were eating. Well, I’m here to tell you — motherhood is humbling for a variety of reasons. But the one that was the hardest pill to swallow (no pun intended) is how picky kids can be about food. Remy is currently going through her worst picky phase ever. And the only thing she will eat is McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets. I realize that these are not good for her (or anyone). So I created a SUPER MOM HACK — keep a chicken nugget box and create this Copycat McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Recipe.

What you’ll need for this copycat recipe

This recipe is way easier than you’d think. It uses real chicken (hooray for knowing what’s in your nuggets!) and other whole-food ingredients! Here are the ingredients:

ground chicken
eggs
kosher salt
cornstarch
water
onion powder
garlic powder
paprika
black pepper
flour

That’s it! Real, whole ingredients so you can feel confident that you’re feeding your kids the best of the best.

How to make Copycat McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets

Yield: 30 McNuggets

Copycat McDonald's Chicken McNuggets

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 pounds of ground chicken
2 eggs
2 teaspoons of kosher salt
1 cup of cornstarch
1 cup of water
1 1/2 tablespoons of onion powder
1 1/2 tablespoons of garlic powder
1 tablespoon of paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons of pepper
1 cup of flour

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

STEP 1 -

In a food processor or Vitamix, blend the chicken, 1 egg and salt until chicken resembles a paste.

STEP 2 -

Form the chicken into tablespoon sized nuggets. Dredge the nuggets in cornstarch to fully coat. Set aside.

STEP 3 -

In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, seasonings, egg and water. Mix well until a smooth batter form.

STEP 4 -

Place a nugget on a fork to dip into the batter. Let excess batter drip off.

STEP 5 -

In a saucepan or deep skillet, bring oil to 350° and place battered nuggets into fry. Fry for 3 minutes until nuggets are floating and remove to a paper towel to let rest. Return nuggets to oil for 2 more minutes to double fry.

STEP 6 -

Allow nuggets to cool before eating.

STEP 7 -

ENJOY!

I suggest pairing these nuggets with a family fun night. Need a list of ideas for what to do? Check these out!

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4th of July snack mix recipe – Easy + Fun

July 1, 2021 by Rachel 21 Comments

It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through the year. This Independence Day really snuck up on me and we are scrambling to make an easy dessert for a picnic. Instead of making something complicated, I’m sticking to the basics. And what better way than with this easy 4th of July snack mix recipe!

What you’ll need to make 4th of July snack mix

You won’t need any fancy equipment to whip this together. In fact, the only equipment you’ll need is a microwave safe bowl. Besides that, the following ingredients are needed:

Red Candy Melts
Blue Candy Melts
Rice Chex cereal
Powdered Sugar
Butter or coconut oil
Red White & Blue M&Ms
Yogurt Covered Raisins
Yogurt Covered Pretzels

That’s it! Super easy ingredients that can be found on Amazon or from Target. And the perfect beverage to pair this with is boozy bomb pops!

How to make this easy snack

Yield: 8 servings

4th of July snack mix

Prep Time 13 minutes

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 43 minutes

Ingredients

½ Cup of Red Candy Melts
½ Cup of Blue Candy Melts
2 Cups of Rice Chex (divided)
6 Tablespoons of Powdered Sugar (divided)
2 Tablespoons of butter or coconut oil
½ Cup of Red White &Blue M&Ms
½ Cup of Yogurt Covered Raisins
2 Cups of Yogurt Covered Pretzels

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

STEP 1 -

In a double boiler or microwave safe bowl melt blue candy melts and 1 tablespoon of butter or coconut oil. If using the microwave heat in 30 second increments stirring in between, until melted and smooth. If using a double boiler heat over medium high heat and stir frequently until smooth.

STEP 2 -

While the candy is melting, place 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar in a large ziploc bag, and lay out a piece of parchment or wax paper for cooling the cereal.

STEP 3 -

Once the candy has melted, pour in one cup of Rice Chex. Gently stir until the cereal is completely and evenly coated with the candy mixture.

STEP 4 -

Spoon the cereal into the bag with the sugar. Gently toss and shake the bag to coat the cereal with powdered sugar.

Spread evenly across the prepared wax paper or parchment to cool and harden.

STEP 5 -

Repeat with the red candy melts and second cup of Chex.

Once your Chex are completely cooled it is time to assemble the snack mix.

STEP 6 -

In a large bowl combine the Chex, yogurt covered pretzels, M&M’s and yogurt covered raisins. Gently stir to evenly distribute & serve!

STEP 7 -

ENJOY!

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

I wish you a safe and happy Independence Day. I hope that you and your family enjoy with food, friends, and lots of fireworks!

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Starbucks Copycat Caramel Frappuccino Recipe

June 28, 2021 by Rachel 1 Comment

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of two big things — Starbucks Coffee and saving money. Put these two things together and I’m basically in heaven. Although my coffee orders tend to be a bit basic (not #basic, just regular ol’ basic) like iced coffee or a nitro cold brew; I still will indulge in the fancier drinks from time to time. And who doesn’t love a good caramel frappuccino?! Am I right? This Starbucks Copycat Caramel Frappuccino recipe is to die for! You’ll never need to go through that drive-thru again!

What you’ll need to make this delicious recipe

This copycat recipe is so darn easy! Honest to goodness, I had a pretty good idea that it would be easy to recreate. But the fact that there are so few ingredients and so few steps make such a delicious drink.

Here are the ingredients:

2 cups of strong coffee, chilled
2 cups of whole milk
1/3 cup of caramel syrup (this caramel syrup is super delicious)
4 cups of ice
1 teaspoon of sugar
Whipped cream, optional

My only other tip would be this: Make the coffee at least 24-hours in advance or use a cold brew. You will not be able to resist this Starbucks Copycat Caramel Frappuccino recipe!