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Table of Content
Introduction
I love trying and collecting kitchen gadgets almost as much as I love cooking. Lately, I have been seeing commercials for this new Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven and I thought, Oh, that looks like fun So, of course, I bought one! I couldnt wait to get it home to see what I could cook and bake in it.
Once I started using it, I couldnt stop. This compact oven does everything my old one did, but it uses less electricity and offers more options on how to cook your food. Like most Americans, I am a big fan of fried foods. However, I am not a fan of all those greasy calories. The fact that this oven has a built-in air fryer was a big selling point indeed.
I started with some of the recipes that came with the oven, but I quickly got bored with those. While they are good recipes, I consider myself a bit more of a gourmet in the kitchen. So, I got busy adapting some of my fancier and fun dishes to work with this new-fangled cooker. And I got to thinking, if I want a bigger variety of recipes then other folks would too. That is where this cookbook comes in.
I decided to put together a cookbook that anyone can use, even beginners. You will notice that all the recipes I included have easy-to-follow instructions. Like many people, I try to watch what I eat and I dont like to work with a lot of processed foods. All of these recipes use common, easy to find ingredients without a lot additives or preservatives.
In keeping with the latest health trends and diets, the recipes also include complete nutrition information. Unlike many recipes, you will see the information listed includes potassium and phosphorus, which most cooks dont list. While these recipes do use real, whole foods, they have not been created for folks on a diet.
This cookbook is for people who want to create tasty dishes without spending all day in the kitchen. Most of the recipes can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. And most of them can be on the table in under an hour. With todays busy lifestyles, I know this is important to most of you.
I have broken down the chapters by categories of meals. For example, breakfast and brunch, desserts, and snacks and appetizers. I have even included a chapter with vegan and vegetarian dishes for any non-carnivores reading this book. And in case you didnt read all the little print in the manual that came with your Air Fryer Toaster Oven, I included a chapter outlining everything you need to know about how to use and care for it. Now lets get cooking!
Chapter 1 Cuisinart Air Fryer Oven
It seems that every other month some new kitchen gadget appears in our stores. Many of them boast that they can simplify your time spent in the kitchen. And many of them achieve that goal. While others turn out to be nothing more than a passing fad. But this new Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven will make cooking almost any meal easier to do.
The countertop appliance performs a variety of cooking techniques. Most of these are mentioned in the name of the oven. Yes, it will toast and even air fry. But, the oven also has two settings, bake, and convection bake along with broil and convection broil that enhance the quality of the meals you make. Lets take a closer look at these functions.
The Oven Structure
Your toaster oven comes with a wire rack, baking pan, and a fryer basket. Inside the oven, you will see position 1 and position 2 slots. Both the rack and baking pan slide into these slots. What you are cooking and what function you are using determines which position you need to use.
Position 1 is ideal for baking delicate dishes, such as cakes. And for baking large items, like a beef roast or whole chicken. You would also use position 1 for casseroles and loaves of bread.
Position 2 is used for toasting, air frying, warming, and broiling. You can use position 2 when baking some items like cookies, brownies, and pastries which need to cook to a nice, golden brown.
5 Functions of Cooking
Toast Always use position 2 when toasting. Make sure the items you wanted to be toasted are centered on the rack or baking pan. To toast bread, bagels, English muffins, or other items first set the function dial to Toast. Set the temperature to Toast/Broil then set the on/Toast Timer to the desired setting, from light to dark. The timer will ding when the cycle has ended and the oven will turn off.
Warm Unlike a microwave, your Cuisinart oven will reheat food evenly. So no more hot and cold spots. You can also use the warm function to reheat fried food and make them crisp again. How big the item is you are warming will determine what rack position to use. For warming foods, set function dial and temperature dial to Warm. Then turn the on/Timer button to the desired length of time you need, like 10 minutes.
Broil/Convection Broil Broiling is good for meats, melting cheese and toppings on sandwiches, and for browning the tops of casseroles. Convection broil should be used for meats and fish as it browns food on all sides, not just the top. Generally, when broiling, you would use position 2 and the baking pan and fryer basket together. Set the function to either Broil or Convection Broil and temperature dial to Toast/Broil. Then just set the timer for the desired cooking time. Keep an eye on your food as it browns quite quickly on either of these functions.
Bake/Convection Bake The bake function works just like a traditional oven. This setting is perfect for meats, casseroles, and delicate baked goods like cakes, muffins, and pastry. Convection Bake uses a fan to circulate the heat so food browns evenly and cooks faster. Use Convection Bake for things like pizza, bread, scones, and to roast meats. When convection baking you should reduce the temperature in the recipe by 25 degrees so you dont overcook your food. (You wont need to do that with the recipes in this book though.)
Like the previous function set the function dial to bake or convection bake. Then select the desired temperature. For most baked items, the oven should be preheated first. To do that with the Cuisinart, add five minutes to the desired cooking time. For example, if the recipe says to bake 30 minutes, set the on/Timer dial to 35 minutes. Wait five minutes before putting your dish in the oven.
