We love the air fryer, and especially how quick and simple it makes things.
Chicken Parmesan
Serves 2
1 chicken breast
Kosher salt & pepper
Italian seasoning
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 cup flour
2 beaten eggs
¼ cup softened butter
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/8 to ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and coarse ground black pepper
1 Italian or French roll, about 6 inches long
¼ cup marinara sauce, or any tomato based sauce
½ cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 eggs
4 tablespoon mozzarella cheese
Preheat the Air Fryer to 350 degrees
Flatten chicken breast to approximately 1/8 inch thick – cut into 2 pieces
Season 1 side of each salt, pepper and Italian seasoning
Put flour, eggs and panko onto 3 bowls or plates
Dip both sides of each piece of chicken into the flour, then into the egg and finally into the panko – coat well
Spray bottom of air fryer with cooking spray, add the chicken side by side, spray the top and close up - cook 3 1/2 minutes
While it cooks, combine the butter, garlic, parsley, about 1/3 cup of the Parmesan, red pepper flakes and a pinch of the salt & pepper – mix well to combine
Slice roll lengthwise, and spread with butter mixture
After the 3 ½ minutes, flip chicken over, spray again, add the bread to a rack above the chicken and cook another 3 1/2 minutes
Remove bread, but add some of the marinara to each piece of chicken, ½ the mozzarella to each and top with remaining parmesan
Cook an additional 2 minutes, or until bubbly and starting to brown
Swerve with the bread
Bean Cheese & Shrimp Burritos with Mexican Street Corn
Serves 2
Burrito
4 ounces raw shrimp, chopped into smallish pieces
Oil
1/8 teaspoon each chipotle chili powder and cumin
Kosher salt and coarse ground black pepper
¾ cup refried beans
2 tablespoons diced green chilis
¾ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
2 – 8 inch flour tortillas
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees
Put shrimp in a bowl with about a teaspoon of oil and the chili powder, cumin and a pinch of salt & pepper
Add to air fryer and cook 2-3 or until just done
Remove to a bowl and add the beans, chilis and ½ cup of the cheese – mix well
Put ½ the mixture on each tortilla, top with remaining Monterey jack and roll up burrito style
Cook until beautifully heat thru and cheese is melty, 4-5 minutes
Street Corn
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and coarse ground black pepper
2 ears of corn, shucked and husked
½ lime
¼ cup mayo
¼ cup shredded Parmesan
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees
Combine butter, 2 teaspoons of the chili powder, garlic powder and a good pinch salt & pepper – brush on the ears of corn
Cook 11 minutes, remove
Squeeze lime juice over each ear, season with a little more salt, then brush with mayo, sprinkle with remaining chili powder and sprinkle with Parm
Mongolian Beef with Bacon & Egg Fried Rice
Serves 2
6 thick cut pieces bacon, diced
2 cups cold rice
2 beaten eggs
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
3 tablespoons soy paste
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 red jalapeno, diced small
3 green onions, finely chopped
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees
Add bacon and cook until almost crispy, prob 4-5 minutes
While it cooks, combine rice, eggs, oyster and soy sauce in a large bowl, mix well and set aside
When bacon is ready, add the garlic, ginger, jalapeno and green onion – mix and cook 2 more minutes
Then add the rice mixture, stir well and cook 10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes
Mongolian Beef
¾ pound steak
1/4 corn starch
Cooking oil spray
Sauce
2 tablespoons soy paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce, or ¼ cup sauce if no paste
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon each minced garlic and ginger
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon neutral oil
Diced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees
Put steak in freezer 30-45 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain
Put in a bowl and add cornstarch – mix well to coat and set aside
Spray the fryer with cooking spray, and add a layer of beef – not touching and spray the top lightly
If you have a rack, another layer or repeat the process
Cook 6 minutes, and remove to a bowl
While it cooks, combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix
When the beef is done, remove to a plate and put sauce into the air fryer – cook 2 minutes or until thickened, then add the beef and mix well to coat
Serve with rice