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  • George KG Offline
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    George K
    wrote on last edited by George K
    #454

    Made these last night. Came out pretty good.

    Air Fryer French Fries

    • 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled
    • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

    Cut each potato lengthwise into 3/8-inch-thick slices, then slice sections into 3/8-inch-wide sticks. Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water. Let soak to release excess starches, about 5 minutes; drain.

    Pour boiling water over the potatoes until they're covered by a few inches. Let sit for 10 minutes. Drain potatoes and transfer onto some paper towels. Blot off excess water and let cool completely, at least 10 minutes.

    Place cooled potatoes in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil and season with cayenne; toss to coat.

    Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

    Stack potatoes in a double layer in the fryer basket.

    Cook for 15 minutes. Slide basket out and toss fries. Continue frying until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Toss fries with salt in a mixing bowl. Serve immediately.


    My variations:

    1. I left the potatoes unpeeled because ... skin.
    2. In deference to the management, I skipped the cayenne
    3. Before cooking I seasoned the fries with paprika, Mrs. Dash's seasoning, and a touch of Kosher salt.
    4. I put them in a rotisserie for my air fryer so I wouldn't have to turn them. The rotisserie does a good job of mixing and exposing all sides.
    5. Took about half an hour of cook time.

    Yeah, the whole thing took about an hour to do, including prep, wait, cook.

    But definitely worth the time. Very little labor involved. Came out crispy on the outside and nice and fluffy on the inside. I imagine if I cut them into thicker pieces, I'd get more of that fluff.

    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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    • MikM Offline
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      Mik
      wrote on last edited by
      #455

      Saw this recipe and wanted to try it. Never had any luck at home with cacio e pepe

      https://www.marthastewart.com/962334/cacio-e-pepe-lemon

      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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        wrote on last edited by
        #456

        It was pretty good. probably the best version I have made, but I need to get better cheese.

        “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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        • MikM Offline
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          Mik
          wrote on last edited by
          #457

          Tonight will be special:

          https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/152156/vietnamese-aromatic-lamb-chops/

          Plus Rosemary roasted pears.

          “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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          • MikM Offline
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            Mik
            wrote on last edited by
            #458

            Trying even more Mediterranean cooking this year. This is tonight but using bone in thighs. Probably add some shallots too.

            https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/skillet-chicken-with-olives/

            “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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            • MikM Offline
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              Mik
              wrote on last edited by
              #459

              Burned the damn chicken. Jets pizza on its way.

              “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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              • MikM Offline
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                Mik
                wrote on last edited by
                #460

                Made this tonight. Delicious. I salted it a bit and added a bit more lemon zest than it called for, but it was easy, very light, but also filling. Cooked it more like 16 minutes.

                https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cod-and-asparagus-bake/

                My pics:

                IMG_4145.jpeg

                IMG_4146.jpeg

                “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                • MikM Offline
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                  wrote on last edited by
                  #461

                  Steak Frites tonight, prime flank steak. Never made it before.

                  Anyone make from scratch fries in an air fryer? Any good?

                  “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                  • MikM Mik

                    Steak Frites tonight, prime flank steak. Never made it before.

                    Anyone make from scratch fries in an air fryer? Any good?

                    George KG Offline
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                    George K
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #462

                    @Mik said in The Cookbook:

                    Anyone make from scratch fries in an air fryer? Any good?


                    1 pound russet potatoes, peeled
                    2 teaspoons vegetable oil
                    1 pinch cayenne pepper
                    ½ teaspoon kosher salt

                    Gather all ingredients.

                    Cut each potato lengthwise into 3/8-inch-thick slices, then slice sections into 3/8-inch-wide sticks. Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water. Let soak to release excess starches, about 5 minutes; drain.

                    Pour boiling water over the potatoes until they're covered by a few inches. Let sit for 10 minutes. Drain potatoes and transfer onto some paper towels. Blot off excess water and let cool completely, at least 10 minutes.

                    Place cooled potatoes in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil and season with cayenne; toss to coat.

                    Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

                    Stack potatoes in a double layer in the fryer basket.

                    Cook for 15 minutes. Slide basket out and toss fries. Continue frying until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Toss fries with salt in a mixing bowl. Serve immediately.


                    I've made these several times. Comes out good.

                    But, I don't use cayenne (spousal unit disapproves). I use garlic powder, onion salt and paprika. Also, I leave skin on.

                    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                      Mik
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #463

                      Thanks! I like skin on. I guess I will have to buy an air fryer. Tonight it’s Ore Ida crispy crinkle cuts.

                      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                      • George KG Offline
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                        George K
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #464

                        @kluurs makes air-fryer fries all the time.

                        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                        • George KG George K

                          @kluurs makes air-fryer fries all the time.

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                          George K
                          wrote on last edited by George K
                          #465

                          ETA: Frozen fries come out pretty good too. Just take longer.

                          Rule of thumb for air fryers - cook at 75% of the required temperature and 75% of the required time.

                          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                            kluurs
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #466

                            Airfryer has changed our lives. We have two - and used both last night - turkey breast in one and sweet potatoes in the other - everything done in less than an hour.

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                              George K
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #467

                              Tell me more about the turkey breast....

                              "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                              The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                              • George KG George K

                                Tell me more about the turkey breast....

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                                kluurs
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #468

                                @George-K said in The Cookbook:

                                Tell me more about the turkey breast....

                                One of the airfryers has a rotisserie feature. It works well with turkey breasts. Cooked it at 380 for about 50 minutes. Checked the temp - moist. Didn't do any brining - just the bare bird. Cooked the sweet potatoes for at 400 for a little longer.

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                                  George K
                                  wrote on last edited by George K
                                  #469

                                  I assume you're talking about the Instant Pot Vortex air fryer. I have that thing. Love it. I make fries in the rotisserie basket.

                                  Was it a thawed whole breast, or just a boneless thingie? I think the limit for rotisserie things in the Vortex is 4 lb.

                                  I've made chicken that way, and it comes out good as well.

                                  "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                  The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                    kluurs
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #470

                                    Yup - used a boneless breast - didn't use the circular basket - rather a special skewer that came with the unit.

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                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #471

                                      https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/10530-cast-iron-baked-chicken

                                      Cast Iron Baked Chicken

                                      2 teaspoons paprika
                                      2 teaspoons salt
                                      1 teaspoon pepper
                                      ½ teaspoon onion powder
                                      ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
                                      3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces, (2 split breasts, 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, and 2 wings with wingtips discarded), trimmed
                                      2 tablespoons unsalted butter
                                      6 sprigs fresh thyme

                                      Adjust oven rack to middle position, place 12-inch cast-iron skillet on rack, and heat oven to 450 degrees. Combine paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, and granulated garlic in bowl. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and sprinkle all over with spice mixture.

                                      When oven is heated, carefully remove hot skillet. Add butter, let it melt, and add thyme sprigs. Place chicken in skillet skin side down, pushing thyme sprigs aside as needed. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 minutes.

                                      Remove skillet from oven and flip chicken. Return skillet to oven and bake until breasts register 160 degrees and drumsticks/thighs register at least 175 degrees, about 15 minutes longer.

                                      Let chicken rest in skillet for 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter and spoon pan juices over top. Serve.

                                      =-=-=-=-=-=

                                      My effort

                                      IMG_4074.jpeg

                                      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                        Mik
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #472

                                        Tasty looking.

                                        “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                        • MikM Mik

                                          Tasty looking.

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                                          George K
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #473

                                          @Mik said in The Cookbook:

                                          Tasty looking.

                                          Very easy. Chicken was juicy but just a bit chewy. Not sure I understand why.

                                          Mrs. George approves.

                                          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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