AIR FRYER FROZEN RECIPES:
MORE THAN 150 EFFORTLESS AND DELICIOUS AIR FRYER FROZEN RECIPES FOR BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED USERS
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Introduction
Before we get started with delicious, mouthwatering recipes, you need to understand what the air fryer is and how it works. The air fryer uses hot air in order to cook food so that you can use less oil. Most appliances rely on traditional cooking instructions like conducting heat, but the air fryer goes against the trend. The air is the magic. It sucks in the air into the intake chamber and then cranks up the heat, raising the temperature of the air inside. The air is then passed through cooking cells where your meal is prepared. This can also be referred to as rapid air technology. The appliance cooks your meal and limits the amount of oil used by circulating that air around the food. The air keeps the heat instead of the oil!
Air Fryer Components
If youre new to the air fryer, then the parts may be a bit confusing at first glance.
Cooking Chamber: This is the part of your air fryer where your food will actually be placed to cook. The chamber will vary slightly from brand to brand. Some have normal cook baskets, and some have walled cook baskets.
Heating Element: This is the coil inside the fryer that will produce heat once electricity passes through it. The heating element will reach the desired temperature and then air is passed through the coil. The air heats up as its passed through.
Fan & Grill: This is what circulates the superheated air to cook your food.
Exhaust System: This is where excess pressure is released so that no harmful buildup occurs. Most modern air fryers will also include a filter to get rid of dirt, which can keep unpleasant odors from building up in your air fryer.
Food Tray: Depending on your air fryer, this may have boundary walls built within so that you can cook multiple dishes at once, and others have a handle that allow you to remove the tray with ease.
Some Common Features
Different air fryer brands will have different features, but there are some common air fryer features out there. Here are the basics but be sure to read your manual to get to know your air fryer even better.
Assorted Cook Presets: There are usually multiple pre-set cook settings, so you wont always have to worry about setting the right temperature. If you want to know the exact settings and parameters that your air fryer has, youll find this information in your manual. These pre-settings can make using your air fryer so much easier.
Automated Temperature Control: This will keep the temperature levels steady through the entire cooking session.
Touch Panel/Digital Screen: This allows you to control your device without any hassle.
Buzzer: This will let you know when the time is up so that you dont have to stand in the kitchen just to make sure that your food doesnt burn.
Some Benefits
There are many benefits to the air fryer. The biggest and most well-known is that you reduce your oil intake by about eight percent, but here are a few more!
Theyre easy to use and clean, so you dont have to worry about making a mess.
You can improve your health and reach weight loss goals by cooking almost completely oil free meals.
The air fryer will speed up your cooking time so you can provide healthy meals for your family without having to slave away in the kitchen.
Some Common Mistakes
Mistakes happen, but if you know the most common mistakes with the air fryer, then your adjustment period will take a little less time.
Not Giving it Room: Your air fryer needs room to breathe. Make sure that it isnt in cramped spaces or corners, or it simply wont work as well as it should.
Keeping it Plugged in: The air fryer takes very little time to heat up, so you shouldnt keep it connected when it isnt in use.
Using Dark Trays & Dishes: You dont want to use dark colored dishes or trays because dark material will absorb more heat. Youll be more likely to burn your food or experience uneven cooking.
Not Soaking Properly: If you want help cleaning your air fryer, soak the compartments you need to clean in mild dish detergent and warm water so that cleaning is a breeze.
Scratching it During Cleaning: Youll want to use simple sponges or clothes on the metal parts so that you dont scratch your air fryer up.
Steps to Use Your Air Fryer
Here are some basic steps to use your air fryer!
Step 1: If youre using oil, lightly spray the food or basket with oil. This will keep food from sticking. However, rubbing it down is recommended since some cooking sprays can cause damage to your nit.
Step 2: Even if youre using oil, youll still need to pat dry excess liquid to keep your air fryer from smoking when cooking.
Step 3: Youll have to shake your food gently after five minutes to cook evenly.
step 4: This is the easiest step. Youll just need to follow directions according to your meal.
Step 5: transfer your prepared food to the cook basket, following your recipe instructions. If youre baking a cake, youll need to pour your batter into a sperate dish before placing it on your cook tray.
Step 6: Youll need to set your temperature and timer. Cook times are a guide, but it may not work best for every recipe.
Step 7: Youll have to clean your oil catch frequently for the best air frying results.
Chapter 1: Breakfast Recipes
Blueberry Breakfast Cobbler
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
cup whole-wheat pastry flour
teaspoon baking powder
Dash sea salt
cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking oil spray
cup fresh blueberries
cup Granola, or plain store-bought granola
Directions:
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the vanilla, maple syrup, and milk then gently whisk, just until thoroughly combined.
Preheat the unit by selecting BAKE, setting the temperature to 350F, and setting the time to 3 minutes. Select START STOP to begin.
Spray a 6-by-2-inch round baking pan with cooking oil and pour the batter into the pan. Top evenly with the blueberries and granola.
Once the unit is preheated, place the pan into the basket.
Select BAKE, set the temperature to 350F, and set the time to 15 minutes. Select START STOP to begin.
When the cooking is complete, the cobbler should be nicely browned and a knife inserted into the middle should come out clean. Enjoy plain or topped with a little vanilla yoghurt.
VARIATION TIP: You can make this easy and decadent recipe with other fruits if you'd like. Try a mix of raspberries and sliced strawberries or add blackberries to the blueberries. Any combination of berries is delicious. Or, change the fruit wholly based on what's in season.
Nutrition:
Calories: 112
Total fat: 1g
Saturated fat: <1g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Sodium: 69mg
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Granola
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 2 Cups
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon neutral-flavored oil, such as refined coconut, sunflower, or safflower
teaspoon sea salt
teaspoon ground cinnamon
teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Put the crisper plate into the basket then into the unit. Preheat by selecting BAKE, setting the temperature to 250F, and setting the time to 3 minutes. Select START STOP to begin.
