This is a recipe for a paddle-type air fryer such as an Actifry™ . This turkey risotto is a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas — and a pleasant change from the usual “turkey soup.” Just toss the turkey carcass in some water in a pot for an hour or… Read More »
Faux Fried Rice
This “Cauliflower Faux Fried Rice” side dish tastes like fried rice, even though the “grains” used are ground up cauliflower. The taste is great, and it definitely qualifies as skinny food that you can serve yourself a heaping portion of — it’s only 133 calories / 2 Weight Watchers PointsPlus® per 1 cup (175g) serving…. Read More »
Air-fried Burgers
These are the best darn hamburgers you’ll ever make at home, bar none. I’ve fiddled with homemade hamburger patty recipes for years; we all have, trying cracker crumb, egg, bread crumb, you name it… but this beats them all. The kicker is — ready for this? It actually also ends up being just about the… Read More »
Crispy Air Fried Tofu
Savoury, crispy, succulent chunks of tofu — for use as a garnish on or ingredient in a great variety of dishes. Quick and easy to make with just a few store-cupboard ingredients. You can make this in a paddle-type air fryer, or a basket type air fryer. [Note: vegan comments berating the use of duck… Read More »
Air-fried Zucchini Wedges
These coated and air-fried wedges make a delicious appetizer, side dish or snack. There’s only about 15 minutes total active time from you; the Actifry takes care of the rest. Makes enough for 4 as a generous side dish or snack (each person gets about 8 satisfying pieces.) Temperature: 200 C / 400 F. We… Read More »
Crispy Jalapeno Poppers
These Crispy Jalapeño Poppers are really dead easy to make, and even less work to cook. They are made in the top pan of a two-level Actifry™ (“Actifry 2 in 1™”) or in an air fryer such as a Philips Airfryer™. They’re extremely low-fat and low-calorie, so you can serve them and enjoy them guilt… Read More »
Duck Fat French Fries
These French Fries, done in an Actifry™ or paddle-type air fryer, have the taste and mouth-feel of chips from an old-fashioned fish and chip shop. They come out golden-brown and crispy yet moist on the outside, and fluffy on the inside. Where can you buy duck fat? Various grocery stores carry it, depending on where… Read More »
Roasted Heritage Carrots and Rhubarb
This dish, which treats rhubarb as a vegetable (which it is, after all), makes a great side dish for pork, lamb and game dishes. It’s nice to enjoy rhubarb in a different way for a change. We used heritage carrots for the colours, but regular will work just as well. The colours are very festive;… Read More »
Roasted Eggplant
This roasted eggplant (aka aubergine) has a wonderful rich deep taste and a chewy, succulent texture. Keep a tub or baggie in the fridge during the summer, and add a handful to the side of a salad plate with a light sprinkle of grated parmesan on it — delicious. This is a very low-fat… Read More »
Air Roasted Broccoli
A nice slow roast in a paddle-assisted air fryer such as an Actifry™ brings out a sweet taste and semi-crispness in broccoli. Yet, this is quick enough, and low work enough, to qualify as a week night side veg. Makes 4 cups / 550 g : that’s a generous serving each for 4 people. And… Read More »