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Name: Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 20
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

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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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries Recipe

June 8, 2021 by Rachel 11 Comments

Back in the day, we used an oil deep fryer. Despite loving it, we rarely used it because it was a pain. The oil was messy and difficult to dispose of. So when air fryers became the popular new kitchen appliance, we quickly jumped on board. And we have been perfecting air fryer recipes ever since! These air fryer garlic parmesan fries taste like they are too good to be true! But I promise they are the real deal!

Why you need an air fryer

If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ll know that I’m obsessed with two kitchen gadgets: the Instant Pot and my air fryer. In my opinion, everyone needs an air fryer. You can get a standalone air fryer like this one, or (if you’re going to be recreating a lot of the recipes on my site) the pressure cooker/air fryer combo like this one!

In an air fryer you can make everything from marinated chicken breast to mozzarella sticks. Homemade meals and easy frozen entrees are a breeze. And they are ready to eat in just minutes — cooked to perfection every time!

What you’ll need to make air fryer garlic parmesan fries

Besides the aforementioned air fryer, you’ll need the following ingredients:

1 large potato
1/2 tablespoon of salt
1/2 tablespoon of pepper
1 tablespoon of oil
1 tablespoon of minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon of parsley
1 cup of shredded parmesan cheese

The full recipe

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 large potato
1/2 tablespoon of salt
1/2 tablespoon of pepper
1 tablespoon of oil
1 tablespoon of minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon of parsley
1 cup of shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

STEP 1 -

Peel and cut potato into desired size fries.

STEP 2 -

Place fries in mixing bowl and pour oil over. Add salt and pepper and mix until fries coated thoroughly.

STEP 3 -

Place fries in air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes at 370 degrees. Shake fries halfway.

STEP 4 -

Remove fries. Top with garlic and parmesan cheese and serve garnished with parsley.

STEP 5 -

ENJOY!

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Ham and Cheese Sliders with Aioli Recipe

April 12, 2021 by Rachel 15 Comments

I know so many friends are tired of the day in and day out of cooking meals. It’s basically been over a year since our lives all changed. We’ve all been at home with our families 24/7. And it’s been demanding to keep providing new recipes to keep my family satisfied! This ham and cheese sliders with aioli recipe is perfect for feeding the family in a hurry. And? It’s delicious!

What you’ll need for this recipe

There are only a few ingredients required. But I do use an air fryer. Why do I use an air fryer? Because it crisps up quickly and evenly. Honestly, I’ll never go back to traditional baking and frying again!

If you’re in the market for an air fryer, I highly recommend this Ninja Foodi. It has two baskets so you can cook multiple items simultaneously, at different temperatures!

For this particular recipe only requires the following items:

8 Hawaiian rolls
16 slices of deli ham
8 oz of Swiss cheese, sliced
1/4 cup of mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon of paprika
1 teaspoon of dill
1 teaspoon of onion powder

That’s it! The prep time is honestly miniscule. The aioli takes the longest, with that being only a minute or two. Otherwise it’s cut, prep, air fry, and serve! Easy peasy!

How to make Ham and Cheese Sliders with Aioli

Ham and Cheese Sliders with Aioli

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

8 Hawaiian rolls
16 slices of deli ham
8 oz of Swiss cheese, sliced
1/4 cup of mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon of paprika
1 teaspoon of dill
1 teaspoon of onion powder

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

STEP 1 -

Cut rolls in half and place 2 slices of ham folded to fit and 1 oz of cheese

STEP 2 -

In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise and spices to make the aioli. Apply 1/2 tablespoon of aioli to the top of each bun and place on the cheese.

STEP 3 -

Place sliders in the air fryer basket and air fry on 350 for 5 minutes.

STEP 4 -

ENJOY!

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Air Fryer Cheez-Its Recipe

April 5, 2021 by Rachel 12 Comments

If your kids are anything like mine, they live off of snacks. In fact, I’m so grateful that we have stores that offer drive-up services, because I swear I’m making at least a twice-weekly trip for more snacks. Where do they even put all of this food?! I decided to try making Cheez-its (a staple in our house) on my own. This way we’re saving money; but I also know exactly what’s in their food. And this Air Fryer Cheez-Its recipe is a spot-on copycat.

What you’ll need

The ingredients are super simple. In fact, much more simple than you would find on the nutritional label of the box. Yes, you’ll need an air fryer. You can bake them; but, truthfully, they puff up much better in an air fryer. If you haven’t purchased one yet, I highly recommend this one.

Here’s exactly what you’ll need for this copycat recipe:

8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
2 cups of flour
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
5 tablespoons of butter
1/2 teaspoon of salt
2-3 tablespoons of water

How to make the Air Fryer Cheez-its Recipe

Air Fryer Cheez-Its

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

8 oz of shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups of flour
5 tablespoons of butter
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
2-3 tablespoons of water

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

STEP 1 -

In a food processor, pulse-chop the cheese, butter and spices together.

STEP 2 -

Add the flour and blend slowly. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough forms.

STEP 3 -

Cut the dough into 3 dough balls. Cover and place into fridge for 1-2 hours.

STEP 4 -

Remove and flatten each dough ball on a floured surface. Cut the edges to form a square and cut out 1/2 to 1” squares. Salt and place in air fryer basket. Using a toothpick, punch a hole in center of each cracker to avoid puffing up.

STEP 5 -

Air Fry on 370 for 6 minutes. Remove and let cool and dry.

STEP 6 -

ENJOY!

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

If you’re looking for some other copycat recipes, try this one or this other recipe!

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Copycat Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme

March 30, 2021 by Rachel 11 Comments

Confession: I never really had fast food growing up. And, because of that, it took me a while (read: 30 + years) to figure out what I liked and what I didn’t like. I was not the typical “Taco Bell at college” type of girl. But the truth is, I’ve developed quite a taste for a few Taco Bell items (like the bean burrito, sans onions). But I also love the crunchwrap. So I decided to perfect a Copycat Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme recipe.

What you’ll need

I highly recommend using an air fryer for this recipe. Sure, you can grill and press this, but it is far more delicious in an air fryer. As far as ingredients, you should have most on hand.

1/2 pound of taco meat
1/2 cup of nacho sauce
1/4 cup of diced tomatoes
1/4 cup of sour cream
1 cup of shredded lettuce
3 burrito size tortillas
3 tostada shells

If you’re looking for other easy recipes, be sure to check out these.

Honestly, if you’re a fan of the Crunchwrap, you are going to LOVE this! And, despite Taco Bell’s already low prices, these are extra cost effective!

Copycat Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme recipe

Yield: 3 wraps

Copycat Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 pound of taco meat
1/2 cup of nacho sauce
1/4 cup of diced tomatoes
1/4 cup of sour cream
1 cup of shredded lettuce
3 burrito size tortillas
3 tostada shells

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

STEP 1 -

Add 2 tablespoons of nacho sauce to the center of the burrito size tortilla. Top nacho sauce with taco meat.

STEP 2 -

Cover tostada with sour cream and place on top of taco meat, sour cream side up.

STEP 3 -

Top sour cream with lettuce, cheese and then tomatoes.

STEP 4 -

Fold in tortilla layering each edge over the other until the burrito shell is closed.

STEP 5 -

Spray air fryer basket with oil and place crunch wrap in the basket folded side down. Spray top with oil and cook on 350 for 7 minutes.

STEP 6 -

Flip and cook on 350 for 3 minutes.

STEP 7 -

ENJOY!

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Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

March 26, 2021 by Rachel 7 Comments

We have had an air fryer built into both our oven and toaster oven for the last 3+ years. But it took until getting our Ninja Foodi for me to really get hooked on the air fryer. We literally cook everything in it. We started with little things like chicken fingers and french fries. But now we’re using it for other things — like frying fresh cod and making our own Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken!

You’ll need an air fryer and this

The recipe is super easy. And it calls for one of my husbands favorite ingredients — orange zest! Honestly, the first time I used orange zest in any recipe, my husband freaked out (in a good way)! And I’ve been hooked on zest ever since!

Here’s what else you’ll need:

1 chicken breast, cubed
flour
cornstarch
paprika
cayenne
Natures Seasoning
2 eggs
an orange
soy sauce
white vinegar
brown sugar
minced garlic
cornstarch mixed with water

That’s it! Just make a side of rice (I use my Instant Pot for rice) and serve your Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken over it! If you’ve never made rice in the Instant Pot before, here’s what you need to know:

I highly recommend using jasmine rice. Measure a cup of jasmine rice. Rinse in water and then put the cup of jasmine rice in your Instant Pot. Add 1 and 1/4 cup of water to the Instant Pot. Lock and seal the Instant Pot. Set your Instant Pot to manual for 4 minutes. Once the Instant Pot timer goes off, let the IP natural release for 10 minutes. Then release the rest of pressure.

The recipe

Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 chicken breast, cubed
1 cup of flour
1/3 cup of cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon of paprika
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne
1/2 Tablespoon of Natures Seasoning
2 eggs

Sauce

1 orange, juiced + reserve a 1/2 Tablespoon of zest from peel
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup of white vinegar
½ cup of brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon of minced garlic
1 Tablespoon of cornstarch, mixed with 1 tbsp water

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

STEP 1 -

In a saucepan over medium heat, add all of the sauce ingredients and bring to a slow boil. Once slow boiling reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.