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    Cooking for Two with Your Air Fryer: One Convenient Appliance, 75 Perfectly Portioned Recipes
    Cooking for Two with Your Air Fryer: One Convenient Appliance, 75 Perfectly Portioned Recipes
    Cooking for Two with Your Air Fryer: One Convenient Appliance, 75 Perfectly Portioned Recipes
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    Cooking for Two with Your Air Fryer: One Convenient Appliance, 75 Perfectly Portioned Recipes

    By Drew Maresco and Dallyn Maresco

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    Cooking for Two is Easier Than Ever with Your Air Fryer

    The air fryer has taken the world by storm! No doubt that by reading this, you either have one or are considering purchasing one. While some may feel the air fryer's size isn't large enough to do serious cooking for a family, we found that its size is perfect if you're cooking for yourself or for two! Whether you're single, newlyweds, or empty nesters, cooking for two (or one) doesn't mean you have to eat the same thing for days on end.

     

    If you've never used an air fryer before, you're in for a real treat. This countertop appliance is essentially a miniature convection oven, and it's incredibly efficient for cooking quickly and cooking small batches! While it's famous for making healthier versions of fried foods, the air fryer can also bake and roast. In Cooking for Two with Your Air Fryer, we explore more of what's possible in the air fryer. With chapters focused on cuisines like Italian, Asian, American Classics, Sandwiches, Meatless Mains, Mexican, and Seafood. There's plenty of dinner inspiration waiting for you, and helpful tips throughout the book will make sure extra ingredients get used up, so there's no food waste here! And if you're wondering about dessert, we've got that covered too!

     

    Drew Maresco and the food team at Best Recipes Media Group have compiled a wide variety of perfectly portioned recipes. Enjoy weeknight American Classics like Chicken Tender Salad, Roast Beef, and Country Fried Pork. Mouth-watering sandwiches like Bang Bang Shrimp Po'Boys, Beef Kebabs, and Pork Poblano Burgers. Go south of the border with recipes like Fajitas, Taquitos, and Chile Rellenos. You won't need a wok for recipes like Chicken Teriyaki, Chili Pork Meatball Ramen, and Shrimp Lo Mein. Enjoy a fancy Italian dinner with Meatball Soup, Sausage with Tomato Cream Sauce, and Calzones. Don't think you can't make some impressive sides and appetizers, too. Onion Blossom Petals, Roasted Broccoli, and Baked Ricotta Dip come together with hardly any effort―and that's not even everything! Oh, and we didn't forget about dessert either!

     

    Cooking for Two with Your Air Fryer is about to change the way you cook forever!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBest Recipes Media Group, LLC
    Release dateMar 22, 2022
    ISBN9780998781266
    Cooking for Two with Your Air Fryer: One Convenient Appliance, 75 Perfectly Portioned Recipes

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      Cooking for Two with Your Air Fryer - Drew Maresco

      Copyright © 2022 by

      Best Recipes Media Group, LLC

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or used, in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the permission in writing from the publisher.

      Published in the United States by

      Best Recipes Media Group, LLC

      www.bestrecipes.co

      ISBN: Print 978-0-9987812-5-9

      eBook 978-0-9987812-6-6

      Cover and Book Design by Drew Maresco

      Photography by Drew Maresco and Dallyn Maresco

      10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

      First Edition

      Introduction

      Tips for Success

      Helpful Accessories

      SANDWICHES

      Pesto and Marinara Meatball Subs

      Cajun Chicken Cheesesteaks

      Mediterranean Beef Pitas with Roasted Vegetables

      Sausage, Pepper, and Onion Hoagies

      Steakhouse BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger

      Italian-Style Grilled Cheese

      Croque Monsieur

      Caramelized Onion Patty Melts

      Bang Bang Shrimp Po' Boy

      Poblano & Pepper Jack Pork Burger

      MEATLESS MAINS

      Spinach and Artichoke Pot Pies

      Roasted Vegetable & Cheddar Quiche

      Deep-Dish Baked Eggplant Parmesan

      Tomato and Spinach Stuffed Stromboli

      Arugula & Cheddar Egg Soufflés

      Falafel Sliders with Creamy Dill Sauce

      Sweet Potato Ravioli

      Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

      Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Croutons

      Roasted Broccoli and Cheese Soup

      SPICE UP YOUR LIFE

      Marinated Steak Fajitas

      Seasoned Beef and Cheese Empanadas

      Mexican Shredded Chicken Taquitos

      Chicken Tacos

      Tex Mex Stuffed Peppers

      Salsa Verde Pork Enchiladas

      Chile Rellenos with Salsa Roja

      MANGIAMO! (LET'S EAT)

      Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Meatballs

      Italian Sausage Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

      Ricotta & Mozzarella Baked Ziti

      Fried Lasagna with Creamy Pomodoro Sauce

      Meatball and Orzo Soup

      Sausage Meatballs with Creamy Polenta

      Supreme Pizza Stuffed Calzones

      Classic Chicken Parmesan

      TAKEOUT AT HOME

      Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry

      Chicken Teriyaki with Bok Choy

      Korean Beef and Broccoli

      Bourbon Pork Meatball Ramen

      Sweet Chili Pork with Brussels Sprouts

      Mongolian Beef with Mushrooms

      Shrimp & Vegetable Lo Mein

      AMERICAN CLASSICS

      Country Fried Pork Cutlets

      Chicken Cordon Bleu

      Roasted Pork Steaks and Creamed Green Beans

      Roast Beef with Herbed Carrots and Potatoes

      (Un)traditional Fried Chicken

      Garlic and Herb Pork Tenderloin

      Kielbasa and vegetable Stir Fry

      Santa Fe Steak Salad

      Crispy Chicken Tender Salad with Ranch

      THE CATCH OF THE DAY

      Seasoned Fish Tacos with Spicy Mango Salsa

      Crispy Fish Fillets with Tartar Sauce

      Coconut Shrimp with Tropical Rice

      Salmon with Quinoa and Wedged Onion

      Roasted Salmon Salad with Asian Dressing

      Crispy Shrimp Salad with Zesty Dressing

      Crab Cakes with Tartar Sauce

      SHAREABLES AND APPS

      Cheesy Baked Ricotta Dip

      Panko-Dipped Jalapeño Poppers

      Crab Rangoon Eggroll with Sweet Soy sauce

      Blooming Onion Petals

      Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

      Crispy Potato Wedges

      Zucchini and Yellow Squash Au Gratin

      Roasted Broccoli with Italian Herb Breadcrumbs

      THE SWEET SPOT

      Dark Cherry Oatmeal Crisp

      Cinnamon Streusel Pizza

      Raspberry Cheesecake Eggrolls

      Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

      Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

      Apple Cinnamon Hand Pies

      Cookie Butter Pudding Cake

      Caramelized Bananas with Whipped Marscarpone

      Classic Glazed Donuts

      INTRODUCTION

      It seems like the air fryer became a household staple overnight, and it's really no wonder why. Who doesn't love the idea of making healthier versions of their favorite fried foods? If I'm really honest, once I heard it could revive sad leftover french fries to their original glory, I was sold! Beyond that, though, I wasn't convinced the air fryer could do serious cooking, like roasting chicken or baking a cake, but boy, I was wrong.

      I bought my first air fryer from a secondhand store because I just wasn't convinced it could actually be everything it was promised to be, and I wasn't about to waste a bunch of money on one. In the beginning, I wasn't super excited to start using it. It probably doesn't help that I bought it on a whim, and it didn't come with an instruction manual. But once I started using it, I used it more and more often. And I will say, starting off reheating food was probably the best thing I could do because it allowed me to get more comfortable with it.

      Excellently-reheated food was all it took, I was hooked on this thing, and I realized its popularity was no fluke. So I began experimenting with recipes, making more foods from scratch, and everything was coming out amazing. Well, almost everything! Sure there's a bit of a learning curve, but it is essentially a super-efficient miniature convection oven. Beyond its obvious benefits, some other things I hadn't considered are how air fryers don't heat up your house too much (which is a godsend in the summer where I live), they're quite easy to clean, and they're pretty compact for what they do. Now that compact size can be a double-edged sword for many. Of course, we don't want something that takes up a lot of space, but the smaller the air fryer, the less food you can cook in it, which isn't super helpful if you have a large family. Luckily, air fryers are coming in larger sizes that will accommodate most families, and they are still not too large. But I realized its average small size was PERFECT for a very specific group of people...

      So, who's the air fryer for? Well, everyone! But when I started seeing my friends ask for them on their wedding registries, my parents got one as they became empty-nesters, and even my single friends showing theirs off on Instagram, that's when it really hit me! The small size of the air fryer was perfect for anyone looking to make smaller batches of food! When I lived alone, I would make large batches of food, then get sick of eating the same thing for days, and hopefully remember to freeze the rest. I found myself not wanting to turn on the oven to cook something !just for me,! but getting takeout every night gets expensive, and I definitely understand those frustrations. So I started experimenting with homemade food in the air fryer just for myself and was pleasantly surprised by how much food I could actually make in it!

      That leads us to this book; I wanted to take the benefit of the air fryer's small size and couple it with recipes designed to make cooking for two (or just one) as easy as possible. No more seemingly endless leftovers or forgotten mystery foods in the fridge. With this book, you get to enjoy perfectly portioned meals (and even desserts!) plus a few tips for air fryer success, and smart shopping tricks! I hope that you'll find this cookbook to be more than just another cookbook for your shelf but a true guide to cooking smaller batches and keeping food waste to a minimum!

      Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, you'll find the recipes in this book are very straightforward and approachable for everyone! And to make sure these recipes taste as great as possible, fresh ingredients are used throughout! If you're like me, once I find those recipes that really resonate with me, I make them again and again. Because they're so straightforward, I encourage you to make them as written, then next time you make them, try adjusting them to your preferences — turning them into your own! That's the best way to become a better cook, and it's definitely encouraged!

      TIPS FOR SUCCESS

      GETTING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR AIR FRYER

      Converting conventional recipes into air fryer recipes isn't too difficult but may require a little trial and error. The rule of thumb is to reduce the temperature by 25° F (15° C) and reduce the cooking time by half, checking/flipping/turning the food about halfway through.

      When converting recipes, I recommend making ones you've already cooked before because you already know how it's supposed to turn out. That way, you'll have a great benchmark to compare with versus starting with a new recipe. If a new recipe doesn't turn out, it'll be difficult to pinpoint the cause.

      AIR FRYER PRESETS

      Many air fryer models have different presets for common foods. While these can be very helpful, many models don't have them, so our recipes don't include using them.

      CROWDING

      If ever there was a cardinal rule not to break, it's this one! Avoid the temptation of cramming in that extra tater tot; it isn't worth it! All kidding

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