Gina Kleinworth - The Essential Air Fryer Cookbook for Two

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Interior and Designer: Liz Cosgrove Photo Art Director: Karen Beard Editor: Salwa Jabado Production Editor: Andrew Yackira Photography 2018 Evi Abeler Food styling by Albane Sharrard ISBN: Print 978-1-64152-310-3 eBook 978-1-64152-311-0 To my family. You have taste-tested literally thousands of recipes over the years. I truly appreciate your appetites and endless encouragement. CONTENTS I love to eat. Food has always been a source of enjoyment for me, which is probably why I create recipes for a living. Growing up, I was incredibly thin and ate anything I wanted without giving it much thought.

I naturally gravitated toward fried foods such as onion rings, French fries, donuts, chicken fingers, and other fatty, classic comfort foods. Those have always been my favorites and the foods I choose first whenever we dine out. Once I became a mother and my age started creeping up, it became apparent that I was not making good food choices. Added pounds became an issue, and it grew increasingly difficult to lose weight. Sadly, I knew I had to give up the things I loved to eat. I dined out less often and gave away the deep fryer in an effort to regain some control over my diet.

This inevitably made my job a bit more difficult because it limited the recipes I could share on my site, KleinworthCo.com. It also made mealtime far less enjoyable because I could no longer eat what I loved. Then, one day I decided to try air frying. I had seen the commercials for air fryers and always wondered if they really worked. I thought it had to be too good to be true. Crispy fried food without all the hassle, mess, and fatty oil seemed too far-fetched.

Because I cook for a living, I am very particular about my food. I have never been a gadget girl because I always preferred to make things the old-fashioned way whenever possible. I was hesitant about the air fryer at first, but also hopeful that the result would be satisfying. Despite my hesitation, I decided to give it a try. I started with one of my all-time favorites, chicken strips. When I pulled the strips out of the air fryer basket and taste-tested my first batch, I was pleasantly surprised.

Not only were they good, but they were just as good as if I had spent all day hovering over a messy pot of oilonly they came with far less guilt! Im not going to lie; food actually tastes a little better to me when I know I dont have to feel guilty about eating it. I was hooked. After working with the air fryer more and more, I soon realized that air frying was the perfect way to make quick-and-easy meals, particularly in small quantities. My kids are now young adults and rarely around at mealtime. This means Im making fewer large dinners. I have been scaling back our family favorites and turning them into delicious dinners for two, all with the help of my air fryer.

I love that Im able to make all of my recipes in the most popular-size air fryers. I can use my small air fryer when cooking just for my husband and me, or we can double the recipes and use the extra-large air fryer when we have a couple of the kids joining us for dinner. I especially love that my air fryer makes it easy for us to enjoy all our favorite dishes even when we are camping in our RV. Weve found that these machines are ideal for small spaces. All of the recipes in this book are designed with both simple preparation and minimal cleanup. You will look forward to making the foodand enjoy eating it.

Before we get started, lets explore everything youll want to know about air frying for two. Whether youre newlyweds just starting out, empty nesters downsizing your meals to fewer portions, roommates looking for quick home-cooked meals, or just cooking for yourself (with leftovers!), making air fryer recipes for two is easier than it seems. These simple recipes will get you on the path to making delicious meals every day.In this chapter, we discuss the benefits of air fryer cooking for two, how air frying works, and my suggestions for the best air fryers on the market. Ill give a step-by-step breakdown of different methods of air frying. We also discuss some frequently asked questions and additional tips and tricks youll want to know before getting started.THE BENEFITS OF AIR FRYER COOKING FOR TWO Air frying provides many benefits over other cooking methods, especially when cooking for two. Its better for you.