Are you stuck spending hours cleaning the grit and fat off your air fryer? Perhaps you are wondering if it's okay to put aluminum foil inside the air fryer. Don’t worry; I have used my air fryer for years and can assure you that it’s perfectly safe to do so!Can You Put Foil in the Air Fryer?The short answer is yes, you can use foil in an air fryer as long as you do it the right … [Read more...] about Can You Put Aluminum Foil in an Air Fryer? Yes! Here’s How…
Kitchen Appliances
Different Air Fryer Sizes: How Big of an Air Fryer Do I Need?
Larger air fryers are quickly becoming one of the most popular cooking devices to add to your kitchen counter space. With their ability to consistently fry food to perfection without the need for fatty oils, it is easy to see why… Whether it’s your first time buying an air fryer or you are looking to upgrade to a new air fryer, take a look below to find out which air fryer size … [Read more...] about Different Air Fryer Sizes: How Big of an Air Fryer Do I Need?
How Is Bread Machine Flour Different From Regular Flour?
Nothing beats those aromas of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen, filling the air with warmth and comfort. Whether just starting your bread-making journey or being an experienced baker, you've probably wondered about the difference between bread machine flour and regular flour and how each sets your loaves apart.Among all the different flours available, we look … [Read more...] about How Is Bread Machine Flour Different From Regular Flour?
Why Does the Top of My Bread Collapse in the Bread Machine?
Owning a bread machine allows you to enjoy fresh, homemade bread with almost zero effort. However, it’s a major let-down when you open the lid, only to find that the top of your bread has collapsed. Why Does The Top Of My Bread Collapse In Bread Machine?The most common reasons bread collapses in the bread machine are using incorrect ingredient measurements, like adding too … [Read more...] about Why Does the Top of My Bread Collapse in the Bread Machine?
Is It OK To Leave Bread In Bread Machine Overnight?
We've all wondered whether it's OK to leave bread in the bread machine overnight. Nothing is more inviting than the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen as you wake up. Letting technology work its doughy wonders while we catch up on our beauty sleep is an alluring idea. Is leaving bread in the bread machine overnight a shortcut to an effortlessly … [Read more...] about Is It OK To Leave Bread In Bread Machine Overnight?
How To Store Bread Machine Bread
Nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread, especially from your kitchen's bread machine. My favorite part of making bread is taking a large bite of a fresh, warm crust with melted butter. However, that window of opportunity is small because it takes little time before the bread stales. Learning how to store bread machine bread can help you keep your bread fresh for … [Read more...] about How To Store Bread Machine Bread
What Pan For Steak?
When cooking your favorite cut of steak perfectly, your pan or skillet choice plays a crucial role in the outcome. With the right pan, you can achieve that desired mouthwatering sear, tender interior, and glorious flavor you're after. But what exactly is the right pan for cooking steak?What is The Best Pan For Steak?Many would agree that a cast iron skillet is the best pan for … [Read more...] about What Pan For Steak?
How to Air-Fry Quail
Seasoned with a blend of spices and a squeeze of citrus, quail transforms into a mouthwatering, tender dish sure to impress your family and friends. Learning how to air fry quail is quick and easy – with a few simple steps, you’ll have a well-browned, crispy quail with a deliciously tender inside.How to Air Fry QuailWhen making tender quail with crispy skins, you can rely on … [Read more...] about How to Air-Fry Quail
How To Get Rust Off An Air Fryer
I love the budget air fryer that I bought, but it's developed some rust inside. It's probably because I live on the coast but because I've not been a diligent domestic goddess (confession time). So, I researched how to get the rust off my favorite appliance and enjoy my healthy air fryer recipes. This is what I found:How to Remove Rust from an Air FryerWhether your air fryer … [Read more...] about How To Get Rust Off An Air Fryer
How to Keep an Air Fryer From Sticking
Have you ever cooked something in your air fryer only to pry it off the bottom of the basket? The food might taste nice but won't feature in a cuisine magazine. And then there's the "non-stick" basket that needs to soak all day before cleaning. So, how do you keep your fryer from sticking?Prepare The Air Fryer To Keep Food From Sticking To ItYou can stop food and sauce from … [Read more...] about How to Keep an Air Fryer From Sticking
How to Air Fry Japanese Sweet Potato
If your family needs potatoes to round out a meal, air fry some delicious Japanese sweet potato slices. Known as satsumaimo Japan, where whole roasted sweet potatoes are a street snack, these fiber-rich veggies have much less sodium, fat, and cholesterol than regular fries and provide a healthy carb boost.How To Air Fry Japanese Sweet PotatoAir frying is an excellent way to … [Read more...] about How to Air Fry Japanese Sweet Potato
Is a Slow Cooker Cost-Effective?
As a parent with a career, I often use my slow cooker to make meals. I prepare the ingredients in the morning, set everything up, and the food is ready when I return home. I've been wondering if the slow cooker has been the most cost-effective way for me to make healthy meals for my family.Is a Slow Cooker Cost-Effective?Yes, slow cookers are effective. It turns out that slow … [Read more...] about Is a Slow Cooker Cost-Effective?
How to Get Rid of Air Fryer Taste
Recently, my little family discovered the joy of air fryers. So, when I had the money, I bought one for home, unboxed it, and set it up. My child (dubbed the Air Fryer Queen) got to work preparing home-cut fries and sticky buffalo wings. As you can imagine, our anticipation turned to confusion when we could smell and taste plastic. What's the deal with that? And how do you get … [Read more...] about How to Get Rid of Air Fryer Taste
How To Know If Air Fryer Has Teflon
You may have heard the buzz about how Teflon and your air fryer are in cahoots to poison you. The truth is that not all these appliances contain this non-stick coating. So, before you abandon hope for the supposed traitor in your kitchen, you'll want to know if yours is a threat. Here's how to find out:How To Know If Your Air Fryer Has A Teflon CoatingTeflon is also known as … [Read more...] about How To Know If Air Fryer Has Teflon
How To Air-Fry Edamame
Edamame or green soybeans are a protein-rich, nutritious snack, especially air-fried until crisp and seasoned generously with salt. Shelled or unshelled edamame will air-fry within 15 minutes and are ideal for a tasty starter, a side dish, or a healthy alternative to Cheetos.How To Air-Fry EdamameI first tasted edamame at a new sushi restaurant, where it was served steamed and … [Read more...] about How To Air-Fry Edamame
How to Stop Slow Cooker Meals From Going Watery
There's nothing quite like coming home to the smell of an already-cooked meal after a long day at the office. Then, when you schmooze over to your slow cooker and lift the lid in anticipation, you're greeted with a watery, gray, flavorless slop. Well, there goes my appetite and mood.Why Do Some Slow-Cooked Meals Turn Watery?Crock pots are designed to cook for extended periods … [Read more...] about How to Stop Slow Cooker Meals From Going Watery
How to Reduce in a Slow Cooker
Reducing the liquid in a slow cooker takes a bit of planning. For instance, I hoped that chucking everything into one pot and setting it to automatic would yield a restaurant-worthy stew, but that's certainly only the case sometimes. I got a soggy, pale, and bland dish instead. Sound familiar?How to Reduce in a Slow CookerSlow cookers are designed to trap steam to cook the … [Read more...] about How to Reduce in a Slow Cooker
How to Reheat Food in an Air Fryer and the Best Leftovers to Reheat!
I know the pain of reheating a slice of leftover pizza, only to discover that it has become limp, soggy, and sad. One of the biggest benefits of reheating leftovers in an air fryer is that they will become just as crispy as when they were first made.You should 100% be using your air fryer to reheat food if you’ve got leftovers in your fridge. You can reheat just about … [Read more...] about How to Reheat Food in an Air Fryer and the Best Leftovers to Reheat!
Is A Slow Cooker Worth It? Pros And Cons [2024 Review]
Slow cookers have been used for some decades now but with competition from newer, more multi-functional appliances such as Instant Pots, they have had to be somewhat reinvented to withstand the competition.Modern multi-cookers come with slow cooking functionality which raises this question, is a slow cooker worth it?What Is A Slow Cooker?A slow cooker is a kitchen appliance … [Read more...] about Is A Slow Cooker Worth It? Pros And Cons [2024 Review]
