Air Fryer Cookbook For Dummies by Wendy Jo Peterson

Prepare your favorite comfort foods the healthy way Chocolate chip muffins? Crispy bacon? Steak tacos? But . . . should you? Of course you should―especially when your air fryer makes it possible to put deliciously crispy food on your plate with a minimum of fuss, mess, and up to 80% fewer calories! Whether you’re looking to eat healthier, lose weight, or impress your friends, Air Fryer Cookbook For Dummies fills you in on everything you need to make air frying a regular part of your routine. In addition to 150 mouth-watering recipes from popular nutrition and diet experts Wendy Jo Peterson and Elizabeth Shaw, you’ll find a thorough exploration of the benefits of air frying, the most suitable foods, and how to cook for a specialized diet―from Keto to vegan. And to top things off, our authors share the secrets of the perfect seasoning or sauce to accompany any dish. Know how your air fryer actually works Cook safely and efficiently Prep your dishes for perfectly air fried results Plan your meals Read more

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From the Publisher Pork Schnitzel Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1/2 cup all-purpose floor 2 eggs 1 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 lemon, cut into wedges Get Ready Season both sides of pork with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Place the flour on a plate; whisk eggs into large bowl; and place the breadcrumbs in separate large bowl. Season flour with paprika; season breadcrumbs with remaining salt and pepper. Bread pork by dipping each pork chop in flour, then whisked eggs, and then last, the breadcrumbs. Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees. It's Time to Air Fry! Place the pork chops into air fryer, not overlapping and working in batches as needed. Spray the pork chops with cooking spray and cook for 8 minutes. Flip the pork chops and cook for another 4-6 minutes until cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Serve with lemon wedges. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 14 minutes Yield: 4 servings Charred Cauliflower Tacos Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, washed and cut into florets 2 tablespoons avocado oil 2 teaspoons taco seasoning 1 medium avocado 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lime juice 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 cup cooked corn and 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage Eight 6-inch corn tortillas Get Ready Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees. In a large bowl, toss cauliflower with avocado oil and taco seasoning. Set metal trivet inside air fryer basket and liberally spray with olive oil. It's Time to Air Fry! Place cauliflower onto trivet; cook for 10 minutes, shaking every 3 minutes to allow for an even char. While cauliflower is cooking, prepare the avocado sauce. Mash avocado in bowl; then mix in garlic powder, pepper, salt, and onion. Stir in lime juice and cilantro; set aside. Remove cauliflower from air fryer. Add tablespoon of avocado sauce to each tortilla; top with corn, cabbage, and cauliflower. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Yield: 4 servings Five Quick Air Fryer Cooking Tips from Air Fryer Cookbook For Dummies Authors Wendy Jo Peterson and Elizabeth Shaw Boost Nutrition by Using Whole Grain Breading If your recipe calls for breadcrumbs, add in a little extra fiber with the right breading. Use a whole grain panko or bread instead of a traditional white grain. Don’t fret on flavor, most people won’t even be able to taste the difference, and everyone can benefit from extra fiber. Soak Starchy Vegetables in Water Soaking starchy foods — like potatoes, beets, and apples — in water for 30 minutes prior to air frying them can help decrease the levels of the compound acrylamide formed during cooking. Research has linked higher intakes of acrylamide to certain cancers, and although there is room for more research, there’s also a great opportunity to play it safe and soak your starchy foods. Soaking foods doesn’t eliminate all the acrylamide, but it will significantly reduce it. Use the Right Amount of Oil Not too much and not too little. It’s important to use about 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil so the intense convection heat can do its job of crisping your foods. We recommend an oil mister you can refill instead of the canned varieties. Keep It Clean If you aren’t cleaning between uses, your machine may not heat evenly or even have food stick and burn to the sides. Just give your basket a good wiping down between uses, so you can enjoy this appliance for years to come. Behold the Power of Preheating If a recipe tells you to preheat, it’s best you do just that. Otherwise your time may be off and the results may mean leaving your food in the air fryer longer, risking a burn!