Its time to give this appliance the attention it deserves.
Butair-fryer meal prepwill be a real game changer for your everyday cooking too.
Air fryers create a crispy coating on foods using minimal oil by way of convection.
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Translation: Let’s start treating the air fryer like a mini-oven that sits on the countertop.
Once you learnhow to clean and maintain it, the air fryer will be your go-to piece ofkitchen equipment.
Next time you’re powering through a Sunday cooking session, don’t botherpreheating your oven.
Your air fryer may be small, but this appliance is mighty when it comes to meal-prep potential.
We like to shake them every five minutes or so to ensure even browning.
(Bonus: This is less than half the time it’ll take you in the oven!)
you’re free to alsoair-fry frozen veggies.
Cook Fish
If you’re intimidated by cooking fish, this air-fryer method couldn’t be easier.
Crisp Up Chickpeas
Dried, toastedchickpeasare a meal-prep powerhouse.
They’re perfect for topping salads, mixing into trail mix, or snacking on as-is.
Toss the basket every 5-10 minutes at 400 degrees F until crisp.
Air-fried potatoes come out lighter and juicier than those baked potatoes in the oven.
Cook Tofu
Gone are the days of prying stickytofufrom the surface of your pan.
Air-fry for 15 to 20 minutes, and be gentle with shaking to not break up the bits.
Toss with soy sauce,ginger, and sesame seeds after cooking.
Make 5-Minute Pizza
Seriously!
Top slices of pita bread with marinara sauce, veggies, and cheese.
Start by preheating your air fryer to 400 degrees and greasing four ramekins withcooking oil.
Then, crack an egg into each ramekin and add two tablespoons of water into each one as well.
Youll know the eggs are done when the white looks set and can withstand a gentle poke.
Use a small spatula to remove each egg from its ramekin and serve.
Eat the eggs solo, or use em to top savory oatmeal oravocado toast.
The choice is yours!
Or Try Deviled Eggs
Not a poached egg fan?
The air fryer can alsomake a batch of deviled eggsin about 25 minutes.
Then, let the eggs cool in an ice bath, and make the filling as you normally would.
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees and prepare the meatballs as you normally would.
Once youve shaped the meatballs, place them in the air fryer basket and cook for eight minutes.
Give the meatballs a shake, and cook for an additional two minutes.
Then, allow the meatballs to rest for five minutes before serving.
A light coat of oil is all it takes to get the job done.
Just remember never to pour oil directly into the air fryer itself.
This includes leafy vegetables and anything that is breaded or battered.
