You just got your Air Fryer! You’re probably excited, as you should be. It’s a great tool to have in the kitchen and it’s easy to use. But if this is your first time using one, here are some tips on what to do with it.
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Make French fries.
When you first get your air fryer, put the basket in and fill it with potatoes or other vegetables. Put them in the oven to preheat for about five minutes, then take them out and dry them off with a paper towel. Put them back into the basket and add oil until it reaches half an inch. Make sure not to crowd too many fries on top of each other; this makes for uneven cooking and can lead to some being undercooked or burnt. If possible, try putting less than half an inch of oil in there! It’ll help keep things from getting messy—and make sure not to leave anything sitting in there unattended!
Once everything is set up (including measuring cups filled with cooking spray), wait until your timer goes off before removing anything from its time slot inside the machine (unless otherwise instructed). This will prevent burning if left unattended while still hot which could ruin all that hard work into making perfect French fries every time!
Try a dessert.
When you first get your air fryer, you’ll probably want to try some of the more common things that people cook in them. You probably won’t try making a cake or a fruit crisp on your first go—but you should! It’s easy, and it’ll make you feel like a pro. Just know that cakes and puddings can take longer than 30 seconds per side (the maximum time for each cycle), so consider using the convection bake mode instead of the air fryer mode for these recipes.
Also, don’t be afraid to experiment with new foods! This is especially true if your food has been frozen: just thaw it out before tossing it into the basket. If you’re cooking something fresh from scratch, however…
Make frozen chicken nuggets.
Making frozen chicken nuggets in the air fryer is a snap. You can use a variety of ingredients, including breadcrumbs, flour and eggs as well as spices.
You can make them with or without batter (dip them into an egg wash before tossing in your seasoning). When making homemade chicken nuggets in the air fryer, it’s important to learn how to get the right consistency of your egg wash so that they come out crispy on the outside but soft inside.
Another thing you might want to try is baking homemade chicken nuggets instead of frying them (or after frying them). You’ll find that baking them helps keep some moisture in there and prevents overcooking! For those who want extra crispy coating on their homemade baked chicken nuggets I recommend adding about 2 tablespoons melted butter into mixture as well as additional salt for flavor. If you prefer these not being deep fried at all just turn off oil after cooking initially on “high” setting until cooked through then increase temp setting one notch lower than highest setting possible for remaining amount needed if desired crispness afterwards (which may only be 30 seconds).
Roast potatoes.
Roasting potatoes is one of the easiest things you can do in an air fryer. You don’t need anything special—just some baking potatoes, a bit of vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. And it doesn’t take long at all!
To roast potatoes in an air fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer for 10 minutes on the high setting before adding your potatoes. This will help them cook evenly from top to bottom (so no more undercooked or burnt spots).
- Slice the potatoes into roughly bite-sized pieces; about 1/4 inch thick if you want crispy skin on each piece. If you prefer a softer consistency with less crunchy edges, feel free to slice them thinner than this—but remember that they will take longer to cook through if they’re very thin! (Also note that thicker slices will take longer than thin ones.)
- Pour just enough vegetable oil into your pan so it covers half of each potato slice—you don’t want too much excess because it can make cleanup harder later! Sprinkle with salt and pepper flakes (to taste). Then place them in an even layer across both levels of your pan without overlapping too much; this helps ensure even roasting throughout without any burned spots at all! Make sure nothing else is touching these pans besides food—if there are any other utensils (like spatulas), etc., remove those before putting something else back into place after cleaning up surface areas where lots of grease could get stuck onto plastic surfaces such as handles or knobs etcetera…
Make tots.
- To make tater tots, you will need:
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of flour (preferably a gluten-free blend like King Arthur Flour’s Gluten Free Multi Purpose Flour)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Cayenne pepper or chili powder for topping (optional)
- Prepare your potatoes by peeling them and cutting them into 1/2 inch cubes. You can leave the skins on if you like, but I prefer to peel mine because they have a tendency to get mushy when boiled in oil as opposed to baked in an oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- I used three medium sized russet potatoes and placed them in a large bowl along with my cheese shreds (you can use any kind of shredded cheddar cheese), whole wheat pastry flour blend instead of regular wheat flour since we’re trying not to consume too much gluten due to allergies among other reasons), salt & pepper seasoning mix before mixing everything together until well combined but not overly blended so there are still some chunky bits left over from chopping up those potatoes earlier!
- This step is crucial for making sure everything sticks together when frying later on down the line—they won’t stick without adding something else here!
Roast vegetables.
Roasting vegetables in the air fryer is a great way to get a crispy texture without using oil. To roast vegetables, you will need:
- Vegetables (you can use any kind of vegetable, but I would suggest potatoes)
- Salt and pepper powder (optional)
- Cook your vegetables first in the air fryer for about 15 minutes on high heat with some salt and pepper powder sprinkled over them. You can also add other seasonings like garlic powder or paprika if you want! If you don’t have time to cook them before roasting them, no problem! Just throw frozen veggies into the basket first thing after preheating your machine then set it up for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F/200 degrees C .
- Some people prefer to start with cold water instead because this helps create an extra crispy coating when cooking frozen goods; however it may take longer so make sure not to leave these unattended! If possible try not overcooking them either because although delicious , this could result in mushy results instead of crispy ones which defeats their purpose entirely (and no one wants mushy fries!) Finally when done remove from tray onto paper towel lined plate before placing back into machine one last time until done roasting again until crispiness achieved
Reheat pizza.
Reheat pizza.
The first thing we should do is reheat a slice of pizza. This can be done in just 2 minutes, which is not bad at all for the convenience it provides. You can use any air fryer to reheat pizza, but you may need to adjust the heat settings depending on the size of your machine and how much food you’re cooking at once. So if you want to test out how well your new air fryer works, try making a small batch of fries or chicken wings before moving onto larger dishes like pizzas!
If you don’t have an air fryer yet (and why wouldn’t you?), there are plenty available online that come with other accessories such as baking pans and baskets so they’re perfect for whatever type of cooking experience you’re looking for–whether it’s something quick like reheating leftover slices from last night’s dinner party or something more complicated like frying up some whole potatoes with herbs sprinkled inside each one before serving them at brunch tomorrow morning!
Bake cake.
The first thing you should do when you get your air fryer is bake a cake. While the name “air fryer” might make it seem like it’s just for fried food, there’s actually plenty of room for baking in this machine. In fact, most air fryers have a setting that allows you to bake as well as fry.
Because every air fryer works differently and has different settings and capacities, it’s important to follow these instructions carefully:
- Set your air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). If your appliance doesn’t have this setting but does have some other temperature option (such as “bake”), set that one instead of “fry.” Some people prefer using the “fry” setting because they find that their cakes come out moister than when they use the “bake” option; however, others say that this makes them dry out more quickly or burn more easily if they aren’t watched carefully.*
- . Add batter in an even layer across the bottom of a greased baking sheet or pan that fits within your appliance. If needed (depending on how big or small your machine is), adjust recipe amounts accordingly. For example: If making cupcakes with 2½ tablespoons per batch, divide batter evenly among 6 greased muffin cups at ½ tablespoon each (this will yield six servings). Or if making pound cake with 1¼ cups flour per loaf pan size 12 x 4 x 3 inches deep inside dimensions then double recipe so there will be enough batter for both pans plus some left over after baking time has elapsed
Grill fish.
The first thing you should do with your air fryer is grill fish. Preheat the air fryer to 400F, spray with oil, and cook for 15 minutes. Flip halfway through cooking. Try salmon, tilapia or cod as they take less time than other types of fish to cook. Here’s some oil that we recommend using:
Grilling fish in an air fryer is quick and easy! Do not overload the basket—you want even heat distribution throughout the whole piece of food so it does not burn on one side while still raw on another part. If done correctly this method can produce very tasty results for a fraction of the calories consumed during traditional grilling methods (for instance 100g grilled salmon contains 213kcal whereas 100g cooked in an airfryer has just 63kcal). If desired experiment with different temperatures until optimal results are found but don’t forget…don’t forget…don’t forget!
Stir fry vegetables.
Stir frying is a great way to cook vegetables in the air fryer. If you use a non-stick pan or wok, you’ll need very little oil and can still get that delicious crispy texture. Add just enough water to steam the vegetables, but not so much that they’re sitting in it for too long before being stir fried. This can cause them to burn on the bottom or become mushy from sitting in liquid too long.
Use as many different kinds of fresh vegetables as possible when stir frying. It will add flavor and texture and make your meal more interesting! You don’t have to avoid frozen vegetables entirely—the trick is using small quantities of them (about 1/3 cup) with plenty of fresh veggies around them so they don’t dominate your dish!
Air fryer recipes are easy and delicious!
You’ll find that an air fryer is easy to use and can be used for many different dishes. The air fryer is also healthier than using other methods of cooking. It’s a great kitchen appliance that you need in your home!
Air Fryers come in many different brands, shapes, and sizes. Some are even made for specific uses like baking cakes or pizzas. But no matter which one you choose there will be plenty of options for delicious recipes that are easy to make with little effort.
In this post we’ll go over some tips on how to get started using your new kitchen appliance safely so that you can start enjoying all the benefits of this amazing device!
Conclusion
That’s it! You now have a great recipe for air fryer chicken nuggets, and you know what else you can do with your new toy. If you want more inspiration for using your air fryer to make delicious meals, check out some of our other posts on the topic here.