Dawn Hall - The Healthy 5-Ingredient Air Fryer Cookbook: 70 Easy Recipes to Bake, Fry, or Roast Your Favorite Foods

Copyright 2018 by Bonnie Matthews and Dawn E. Hall Photos by Bonnie Matthews All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without the express written consent of the publisher, except in the case of brief excerpts in critical reviews or articles. All inquiries should be addressed to Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Skyhorse Publishing books may be purchased in bulk at special discounts for sales promotion, corporate gifts, fund-raising, or educational purposes. Special editions can also be created to specifications.

For details, contact the Special Sales Department, Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018 or . Skyhorse and Skyhorse Publishing are registered trademarks of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Visit our website at www.skyhorsepublishing.com. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available on file. Cover design by Abigail Gehring Cover image by Bonnie Matthews Print ISBN: 978-1-5107-4159-1 Ebook ISBN: 978-1-5107-4160-7 Printed in China This book is dedicated to the memory of my Dad and my brother
Larry, who shared my passion for cooking and photography. BM This book is dedicated to my Mom, Donnetha, who is the reason why I love to cook.
She just so happens to be the best teacher, culinary or otherwise, Ive ever had.

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Id like to thank Alysia Gadson, my friend and neighbor, who tasted all the recipes and provided great feedback in helping create this book. BM Id like to thank my entire family for their support with all that I do and my friend, Bonnie Matthews, for stopping by The Hood Kitchen, allowing us to meet and start this awesome partnership.DH What the heck is an air fryer anyway? Glad you asked! The air fryer is a unique countertop electric machine that uses circulated hot air to bake and grill foods. Its nothing like an electric deep fat fryer that you fill with cooking oil. Instead, the air fryer requires no deep vat of oil at all; just spray light amounts of cooking spray on foods and insert them into the machine. Because you use very little or no cooking oil, you can create healthier meals without all that extra fat. The air fryer browns and crisps most foods, just like your oven, but its very easy to clean up with a simple removable basket that washes up fast.

Its self-contained quiet fan and heat element warm up very quickly and, unlike your oven, it does not heat up your entire kitchen. (It also traps a lot of the food odors while cooking, which is a bonus!) The fryer typically comes with 3 main parts that are all easy to clean and simple to handle. The main countertop electric air fryer comes with a pan that is inserted into the appliance. Within that pan is a basket with a handle that holds the food items. The basket base has holes in it to allow for any extra oil, or fats from the food, to drip down so the food isnt sitting in unnecessary extra fats. Who Would Benefit from the Air Fryer? We think the air fryer is great for singles, couples, college kids, and small families.

Heck, even trailer or cabin campers who have access to electricity would enjoy using it. Most models are very light, and each offers a quick and easy way to make simple meals and snacks. We think youll be surprised at how fun it is to cook with! What Kind Should You Get? We discovered a wide range of price points and brands to choose from. They come with various features, options, and accessories (which can be purchased separately). We created the recipes in this book using air fryer cooking methods, but weve also created some fun recipes utilizing the accessories, such as: Shallow Baking Pan This baking tin is great for frittatas, pizzas, or for cooking an item where you wish to retain the juices or sauce. Cake Barrel Complete with handle, this baking tin works great for cakes, breads, breakfast casseroles, or any meal that might require a deeper pot, such as chili or stew, where you want to retain the liquid.

Metal Rack and Multi-Purpose Skewer Rack The metal grill layer has more than a few good uses! You can place it over a lighter food item, such as a tortilla, to help keep the food in place while cooking. The double grill layer comes with skewers that allow you to cook kebabs, and you can cook the skewered food on top while cooking other foods underneath. Mini Silicone Cupcake Pan This is great for egg cups, healthier baked sweet treats where you want to control your portion size, and any little baked anythings, really! Even if you dont purchase the extra accessories, you can use oven-safe cookware in the machine, such as ceramic ramekins, silicone single muffin cups, and small metal baking pans. A Note on the Recipes Because there are so many brands of machines, weve found a lot of variables with cooking times and temps. For this reason, we provide a cook temperature, a range for cooking times, and visual indicators of doneness for all our recipes. There may be some differences with your specific machine.

Because were all strapped for time, we wanted to create simple meals that can be made with very few ingredients5, in fact. The 5 ingredients in each recipe are things you may or may not have on hand. Many of the recipes also call for additional pantry items that are staples in most kitchen (see ). We also call for a lot of prechopped veggies or premade sauces to save on time. Always check the labels to be sure youre buying the cleanest products with ingredients you can pronounce. Why We Wrote This Book With people becoming more health conscious and seeking fresh new ways to introduce nutritious foods into their diets, its no wonder the air fryer has become so popular.

Folks are watching their waistlines, their cashflow, and their clocks. A lot more people are choosing to prepare food at home so they can eat cleaner and know whats in it. This book is a fun exploration of our collaboration in the kitchen. Though we are both self-taught cooks with different cooking styles, we each seek healthier foods that dont compromise on flavor. Weve incorporated an abundance of world flavors with influences from all over. And with plant-based foods gaining more popularity, weve included many vegetarian and vegan options throughout.

With the air fryer as your kitchens backbone, you too, can discover fresh and easy ways to elevate your meals, whether youre new to cooking or just new to air fryers. With this book, well help you maintain a conscious effort for making better food choices. Your Air Fryer Pantry We are all about saving time and not fretting over what to buy or prepare for meals! Having some of these items handy will not only help you make the meals in this book but will also help destress your shopping experience. Spice Staples Chili powder Garlic powder (not garlic salt) Ground cinnamon Italian seasoning Onion powder Paprika: sweet (but smoked can spice up a recipe) Pepper: freshly ground black and cayenne Rubbed sage Salt: kosher and Himalayan pink

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