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  • MikM Offline
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    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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      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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        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?

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          @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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            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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              @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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                @kluurs makes air-fryer fries all the time.

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                #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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                  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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                    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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                      Tell me more about the turkey breast....

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

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                            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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                              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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                                Tasty looking.

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                                @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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                                  Anybody for a fast, easy bean soup? Just made it, and it's delicious.

                                  Just for fun I added in like two drops of liquid smoke. Nice touch.

                                  https://www.simplyrecipes.com/marcella-hazan-white-bean-soup-review-8348453

                                  Upon tasting, I think the olive oil is a bit heavy. Maybe make it 1/4 cup.

                                  “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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                                    Spuds:

                                    Small Red Potatoes, Quartered 2 pounds
                                    Vegetable Oil ¼ cup
                                    2 Teaspoons Hidden Valley Salad Dressing Mix

                                    1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
                                    2. Place potatoes in a 1-gallon-size Glad® Zipper Bag and add oil; seal bag. Toss to coat.
                                    3. Add seasoning mix and toss again until coated. Bake in ungreased baking sheet for 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are brown and crisp.

                                    Surprisingly good. I might have added some onion powder for a bit more of a kick.

                                    But, at my age, I love stupid-easy recipes.

                                    This accompanied some chicken schnitzel.

                                    "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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                                      I do too. I brined a couple pork chops in a seasoned salt brine all day, then grilled them with a little bbq sauce. They were superb. Made my favorite coleslaw with them. Yum.

                                      “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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                                        I’ve been wanting to find a cheeseburger pasta recipe that’s simple and good. Well, I have.

                                        https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/family-favorite-cheeseburger-pasta/

                                        I used a little less mustard, more onion, added some Worcestershire and more cheese. Turned out very tasty.

                                        “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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                                          Smoked Turkey Rosemary Pasta

                                          1/2 lb smoked turkey, cut in 1/4" cubes
                                          1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
                                          EV Olive oil, to taste (1/4 C?)
                                          1/4 cup white wine if you like
                                          zest of 1 orange (don't skip this - important)
                                          ground up rosemary to taste (1 t - 1 T - I tend to about 1 T)
                                          1 - 3 cloves garlic, crushed
                                          12 oz linguini or spaghetti
                                          toast pine nuts
                                          dice smoked turkey
                                          start pasta water & cook as you do rest
                                          heat EVOO in skillet, med ht.
                                          when hot enough, add turkey and 1/2 rosemary, saute
                                          after 5 min or so add white wine
                                          when pasta is almost ready, add rest of rosemary, garlic, orange zest and pine nuts to turkey mix.. add EVOO to taste
                                          mix with hot pasta and maybe 1/3 C pasta water.

                                          “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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