Heather Johnson - The I Love My Air Fryer Cooking for One Recipe Book : 175 Easy and Delicious Single-Serving Recipes, from Chicken Parmesan to Pineapple Upside-Down Cake and More

The I Love My Air Fryer

Cooking for One Recipe Book

175 Easy and Delicious Single-Serving Recipes, from Chicken Parmesan to Pineapple Upside-Down Cake and More

Heather Johnson of TheFoodHussy.com

Thank you to Amy, who has been my best friend forever and is home to me. To Jesse, the dogs, and the cats for loving me unconditionally. And to Stephanie, who pushed me to succeed through her advice and friendship.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Johnson, Heather, 1973 author.

Title: The I love my air fryer cooking for one recipe book / Heather Johnson of TheFoodHussy.com.

Description: Stoughton, Massachusetts: Adams Media, [2023] | Series: I love my series | Includes index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2022035048 | ISBN 9781507220092 (pb) | ISBN 9781507220108 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Hot air frying. | Cooking for one. | LCGFT: Cookbooks.

Classification: LCC TX689 .J64 2023 | DDC 641.7/7--dc23/eng/20220803

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2022035048

ISBN 978-1-5072-2009-2

ISBN 978-1-5072-2010-8 (ebook)

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Always follow safety and commonsense cooking protocols while using kitchen utensils, operating ovens and stoves, and handling uncooked food. If children are assisting in the preparation of any recipe, they should always be supervised by an adult.

Sometimes making a multiple-serving meal just doesnt make sense. You may live by yourself and find that the average recipe results in too many leftovers, or you may have a guest with dietary restrictions. Perhaps you want to try a new dish before serving it to your picky eaters, or you just need a small, sweet bite at the end of a long day. Whatever the reason, these air fryer cooking for one recipes make things simple and delicious.

Whether youre new to the air fryer or have been using one for years, this book is for you. You can use the air fryer to cook entres, breakfasts, side dishes, desserts, and more. At its core, this popular, multifunctional machine acts as a small countertop convection oven that fries food with circulated air. Hot air circulates around the food, creating a crispy exterior around a juicy interior, all without excess oil and fat. Its faster than a traditional oven! This device also eliminates the need for a deep fryer, microwave, and dehydrator. You are not limited to traditional fried foodsit can bake or roast items too. Because it replaces so many other appliances, you can cut down on kitchen clutter.

In this book, youll find 175 healthy and versatile air fryer recipes that combine delicious flavors with generous single-serving portions. Here youll find delicious single-serving recipes for every meal of the day, ranging from Strawberry Scones for breakfast to Garlic Herb Artichoke Hearts as a side dish, Chicken Cordon Bleu or Caprese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts for dinner, and some sweet Air FryerGrilled Peaches for dessert. In addition to delicious recipes, this cookbook includes many suggestions for easy prep and seasoning substitutions to add flavor and convenience. This way, you can customize these recipes to best suit your needs. Throughout this book, youll find tips on how to prepare a meal for one and how to properly care for your air fryer. You will even find a list of some helpful kitchen accessories.

Youll learn how to use these single-serving recipes to save on kitchen space, time, money, and solo trips to the drive-through. Get ready to personalize your menu; create filling, flavorful, and healthy meals; and cook for one. Lets get air frying!

Cooking for One with an Air Fryer

Air fryers have really risen in popularity in the last few years because of their short cooking times. Whether you are a seasoned air fryer chef or brand-new to the appliance, this chapter will provide you with the differences between air fryer types, tips on cleaning your fryer, and a short list of useful tools and ingredients. While air fryers vary in size, shape, and functionality, the basic cooking technology is the same in each version. Read through your air fryers manual and wash all removable parts with warm, soapy water before cooking your first meal.

Air frying is becoming popular worldwide because you can cook foods quickly, easily, and with less oil, eliminating a lot of the health risks of frying.

Here are a few other reasons to explore air frying:

• Your air fryer takes the place of your microwave, oven, deep fryer, skillets, and more. Think about how much counter space that saves youespecially when youre lacking in space to begin with.
• Air fryers cook far faster than other cooking methods. Why? The air fryers small cooking compartment is full of hot air. The hot air circulates around the food in the confined space, cooking the food rapidly. These machines are more energy-efficient than your full-sized oven too. Less space and a faster heating speed results in a lower utility bill.
• Air frying uses very little added fat. Rather than deep-frying in 2 " 3 " of oil, a quick spritz can produce beautiful fried foods with a satisfying crunch. Even if youre not dieting, this health benefit is a plus for any home cook.
• Cleanup is simple. Most air fryers have removable cooking baskets or trays. For simple meals, you can wipe out the tray or basket with a damp paper towel. For messier meals, you can wash the basket or tray in warm, soapy water or pop it in the dishwasher.

When choosing an air fryer, youll find that models vary by size and style. The functionality is similar, but the differences can impact ease and frequency of use.

Air fryers range in size from 1.2 quarts to 14 quarts. Because you are cooking for one, you may think the smallest size will work best. That may be true, especially if you have a small kitchen. However, if you have the space, a larger air fryer can make dinner prep a lot easier! If youre looking to make entire meals with an entre and sides, you might want a 6-quart or larger fryer. Fryers this size will provide enough surface area for you to make multiple courses at once. For example, you can easily make a chicken breast with vegetables and a side of fries.