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Grilling season is nearly upon us here in the Midwest. But, to be honest, our weather can be crazy unpredictable. As much as I love to grill, I need some stability in this weather before I can stand outside. Luckily kitchen gadgets have helped us tremendously over the colder months. I can make a delicious air fryer ribeye steak and mushrooms without stepping foot outside. It’s the perfect option for when the weather is less than ideal, but you still want a delicious (tastes like it’s from a grill) meal!

What you’ll need

As you may know, I’m a big fan of two kitchen appliances — my Instant Pot and my air fryer. We use our air fryer every single day. Truly! And we actually have two. I prefer to use this Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 air fryer the most.

Other than having an air fryer, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Ribeye Steak, 9 ounces
• mushrooms, sliced
• butter
• Worcestershire sauce
• pepper
• salt
• parsley
• garlic powder

That’s it! It’s a really simple list of ingredients, which I think makes the best tasting steak. Bonus that it can be made rain or shine, Winter or Summer, right?

How to make Air Fryer Ribeye Steak and Mushrooms

Air Fryer Ribeye Steak and Mushrooms

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes

Total Time 23 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Ribeye Steak, 9 ounces
• 1 1/2 cups mushrooms
• 2 Tablespoons of butter
• 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon of pepper
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of parsley
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder

Instructions

iNGREDIENTS -

1. Melt your butter in a medium sized bowl. Once melted, add in your Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Mix well. 
2. Using a brush, baste both sides with the butter mixture. 
   
3. Place your steak in your air fryer, with your mushrooms nestling the side of the steak. 
   
4. Cook your steak and mushrooms for 10 minutes one side at 400 degrees. Flip your steak and cook for a remaining 8 minutes on the other side.
   
5. Plate with your steak and mushrooms on top or on the side! 
6. ENJOY!
   

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One of the things that the last couple of years has taught me is that if your kids want a treat, it’s fine to give in and make the treat. I remember when Chad and I were dating (not, like, newly dating — but pre-kids). Whenever we would go to Sam’s Club for bulk groceries I would look forward to getting a little treat at the end. They had the best cinnamon soft pretzels. When I was pregnant for the first time, I would send Chad to Sam’s Club just for their soft pretzels. True Story! Nearly 10 years later, I still love a good, sugary, soft pretzel. It’s one of those things that I’m super happy I passed on to my kids. But the best way to really level them up is to make them in the air fryer. These air fryer soft cinnamon pretzel bites will not disappoint!

Why the air fryer

The air fryer is my second most favorite kitchen appliance (the first is my Instant Pot). It crisps them up quickly and is truly a godsend for a busy mom. For this particular recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 4 Soft Pretzel Sticks
• 2 tablespoons of Unsalted Butter
• 3/4 Cup of Brown Sugar
• 3/4 Cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoons of Cinnamon

If you’re up for making these from scratch, I highly recommend substituting these pre-made pretzels for my Aunt Annie’s Soft Pretzel recipe!

How to make Soft Cinnamon Pretzel Bites

Air Fryer Soft Cinnamon Pretzel Bites

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Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 3 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Soft Pretzel Sticks
• 2 tablespoons of Unsalted Butter
• 3/4 Cup of Brown Sugar
• 3/4 Cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoons of Cinnamon

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

1. Place the pretzel sticks in the air fryer basket. Air fry 320° for 2 minutes.
   
2. Remove and cut the pretzel bites. With a pastry brush, brush on the melted butter and air fry again for 1 minute.
   
   
3. While the pretzels are in the air fryer mix together the brown sugar, sugar and cinnamon.
   
   Dust each pretzel bite with cinnamon mixture as soon as they come out from the air fryer.
   
4. Enjoy with chocolate sauce!
   

Enjoy!

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I, like so many people over the last two years, have gathered the confidence to try so many new things. First it was sourdough starter. Then it was puzzles. I even became a plant mom! Eventually I found myself in the natural progression of making soft pretzels. Finally I became confident enough to TRULY create the perfect Auntie Anne’s Copycat Soft Pretzel recipe. It is seriously EVERYTHING you will ever want or need in a soft pretzel.

What you’ll need

You would think that this type of recipe you would need to have a lot of random items on hand. But that is just not the case. In fact, you’ll have almost all of these items in an ordinary kitchen. The one ingredient you may need to stock up on is active dry yeast, which you can find here.

I also highly recommend using an air fryer for these pretzels. The air fryer really gives them the perfect crisp!

Here are the ingredients:

• warm water
• 1 1/4 Tablespoons of active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt
• 4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of water
• 2 Tablespoons of baking soda
• 4 Tablespoons of butter
• Coarse kosher salt

That’s it! I can’t wait for you to try making these.

How to make Auntie Anne’s Copycat Soft Pretzel

Yield: 6

Auntie Anne’s Copycat Soft Pretzel

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Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups of warm water (110°F)
• 1 1/4 Tablespoons of active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt
• 4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of water
• 2 Tablespoons of baking soda
• 4 Tablespoons of butter
• Coarse kosher salt

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

1. In a small bowl mix, together your water and yeast. Allow it to sit for five minutes to proof.
   
2. Add your yeast mixture to a large bowl after proofing. Add your salt and flour. If using a stand mixture, need with the dough hook attachment for 7 to 8 minutes. If using hands, need for 10 to 12 minutes on a lightly floured flat surface.
   
3. Cover your dough with a clean kitchen towel. Let it sit to rise for at least one hour or double in size.
   
4. Remove a portion of your dough, weighing it at 7 ounces. Roll it and Stretch it out until it is 8 1/2 inches in diameter resembling a rope.
   
5. Take each end of your “rope” in each hand. Keeping your left hand still “lasso” The dough in your right hand to create a twist.
   
6. Take the ends of your “rope” and pinch them as you bring them down to the bottom of the pretzel.
   
   
7. Using a medium-size saucepan that will fit the size of your Pretzel, add in your 2 cups of water and baking soda. Whisk. Place a clean kitchen towel, or paper towels next to your baking soda water.
   
8. Head baking soda water until boiling. Submerge your pretzel in the baking soda water for 10 seconds, then flip over for another 10 seconds, and place your pretzel on your towel. This helps your pretzel to not be soaking wet before cooking.
9. Line your air fryer with parchment paper or aluminum foil and place your pretzel inside your basket.
   
10. Sprinkle your salt on your pretzel.
11. Cook your air fryer at 380°F for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown.
12. While your pretzel is cooking, melt your butter in a microwave safe dish.
13. Once your pretzel is done cooking, brush your butter on your pretzel.
    
14. Enjoy immediately!
    

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A couple of months ago I picked up something from Trader Joe’s at the suggestion of someone on Instagram. This simple, already made, cheeseburger burrito. So, on my next trip to TJ’s, I grabbed one. I’m not kidding when I say that it was so good that I went back the following week and bought FIVE. They were so good that I kept thinking of other ways I could recreate something similar at home. This easy cheeseburger egg rolls recipe is even better than I could imagine.

What You’ll Need

First and foremost, you’ll need to pick up some wonton wrappers. If you’ve never used wonton wrappers before, you can get them in the produce section of nearly any grocery store. You’ll also want to have your air fryer handy for this recipe. It perfectly crisps the outsides! If you need a suggestion for one, this is my favorite.

Here’s what else you’ll need:

• 1 pound of ground beef
• 9 egg roll wraps
• 3-4 slices of bacon, cooked and diced
• 1/2 of a yellow onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
• 1 teaspoon of parsley
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• 2 Tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
• 3 slices of American cheese

As a bonus, I threw together the perfect burger ‘dipping’ sauce! Here’s what you’ll need to make it:

• 1/4 cup of ketchup
• 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
• 1 Tablespoon of diced pickles
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper

Cheeseburger Egg Rolls Recipe

Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

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Ingredients

• 1 pound of ground beef
• 9 egg roll wraps
• 3-4 slices of bacon, cooked and diced
• 1/2 of a yellow onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
• 1 teaspoon of parsley
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• 2 Tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
• 3 slices of American cheese

Special Sauce

• 1/4 cup of ketchup
• 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
• 1 Tablespoon of diced pickles
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper

Instructions

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1. In a saucepan over medium-high, brown your meat.
   
   Add your spices, vinegar, Worcestershire, and onions.
   
2. Mix until well-combined and cooked through.
   
3. Layout egg roll wrapper in the position of a diamond.
4. Place two spoonfuls of meat to the center of the wrapper.
   
5. Top with bacon and a quarter slice of cheese.
   
6. Lightly wet the edge of the wrapper with water.
7. Fold left and right corners into the center.
   
8. Fold the bottom corner and roll the egg rolls shut, squeezing the air out as you roll.
   
9. Lightly wet the exposed corner to seal it down.
10. Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place the egg rolls in the basket and spray with oil.
    
11. Cook for 10 minutes on 370° F, flipping halfway through.
12. While cooking, mix the sauce ingredients.
    
    
13. Top with sesame seeds when done cooking (optional).
    
14. Serve and ENJOY!
    

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