Air Fryer + Oven RECIPE BOOK
Toasted Bagels with Smoked Salmon INGREDIENTS • 3 bagels, sliced in half You’ll see we offer a big range on the amount of smoked salmon in this recipe. The reason is simple, some folks like just a hint of it, while others like to pile it on. The choice is yours. 1. Place the bagels, cut side down on the flat wire rack and place the rack in the top rack position. (Do not put the broil/bake pan below the wire rack as it can inhibit browning.) • ½ red onion, thinly sliced 2.
Cinnamon Raisin Bagels with Yogurt and Berries INGREDIENTS • 3 cinnamon raisin bagels, cut in half Switch up from your usual cream cheese routine with better-for-you, full-flavored yogurt. Its thinner texture balances crisp toasty bagels, and its tang pairs well with sweet, juicy berries. 1. Place the bagels, cut side down on the flat wire rack and place the rack in the top rack position in the Air Fryer + Oven. (Do not put the broil/bake pan below the wire rack as it can inhibit browning.
Cranberry Orange Breakfast Bread SPECIAL EQUIPMENT Start the morning right with a slice of this fragrant bread on its own or, better, topped with a little cream cheese. It has an irresistibly crunchy outer crust and a wonderful cinnamon-tinged aroma. • 9x3 loaf pan 1. Grease the loaf pan. In a small bowl, combine the turbinado sugar and cinnamon and set aside. • Oil or butter, for greasing the pan 2. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, granulated sugar, zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Buttermilk Biscuits SPECIAL EQUIPMENT • Stand mixer with dough hook attachment • 3-inch round biscuit or cookie cutter • Pastry brush Using very cold butter in the dough gives these beautiful biscuits their impressive height and light texture, so keep your butter cubes in the freezer while you measure the rest of the ingredients to keep them super chilled. Speaking of butter, these biscuits are pure heaven when topped with butter that’s been whipped with a little honey. 1.
Avocado Toast with Egg, Asparagus, and Pickled Onions INGREDIENTS • 2 ripe avocados We’ve jazzed up avocado toast with tangy pickled onions and jammy fried eggs for a lunchtime (or breakfast) treat that’s hard to beat. 1. • 1 tsp kosher salt, more to taste Halve and pit the avocados. Using a spoon, scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Add the lime juice, salt, and pepper, and mash with a fork to desired consistency. 2. • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, more to taste Put the onions in a small bowl.
Ham, Brie, and Fig Tartine INGREDIENTS • 4 slices (about ½ inch thick) sourdough bread Tartine is just a fancy way of saying open-faced sandwich, but the delicious mix of ingredients here deserves the elevated title. Feel free to play around with the idea, substituting, say, peach preserves for the jam or featuring blue cheese instead of brie. 1. Brush one side of the bread with the oil. • 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing on the bread 2.
classic BLT Why mess with a classic? Just be sure the tomato is ripe and the bacon is crisp. INGREDIENTS • 6 slices white or wheat bread 1. Arrange the bread on the flat wire rack and slide the rack into the top rack position of the Air Fryer + Oven. Toast on Shade 5 until dark golden brown on top. Set aside. 2. Slide the broil/bake pan into the bottom rack position. Arrange the bacon in a single layer on one of the dehydrating racks. Slide the dehydrating rack into the top rack position.
Tomato Bruschetta SPECIAL EQUIPMENT • Pastry brush INGREDIENTS Easy-to-make bruschetta is always a crowd pleaser. Feel free to add some finely chopped garlic to the tomatoes for a bolder hit of flavor. To keep the tomatoes from spilling off the toast, consider spreading a little hummus on the toasts before topping them with the tomatoes; the hummus acts like “glue” but tastes delicious. 1. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, onion, 1 Tbsp of the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. 2.
Pesto and Pecorino Pizza INGREDIENTS • Cooking spray, preferably olive oil • 5 oz fresh mozzarella • 15 oz fresh pizza dough, at room temperature Two layers of creamy cheese plus fragrant pesto add up to a pizza you can’t stop eating. The dough will be much easier to work with if you give it ample time to come up to room temperature. 1. Lightly spray the broil/bake pan with cooking spray. 2. Coarsely grate about 1 oz of the mozzarella; you should have about ¼ cup. Slice the rest about ¼ inch thick.
Baked Mexican Street Corn INGREDIENTS • 1 Tbsp kosher salt Also called elote, this favorite street food is usually quickly grilled, but with the Air Fryer + Oven, the corn slowly air fries to caramelized perfection, mimicking the charring from the grill. 1. In a small bowl, combine the salt, chili powder, and cayenne. 2. Coat the corn with the butter and place on the flat wire rack. Slide the rack into the top rack position and the broil/bake into the lower slot to catch any drips.
Baked Mac and Cheese SPECIAL EQUIPMENT • 8x8 baking dish INGREDIENTS • Cooking spray • 10 oz shredded cheddar (about 2½ cups) • 6 oz shredded mozzarella (about 1½ cups) • 1½ tsp kosher salt, more for the pasta water • 12 oz fusilli or similar shaped pasta • 1 Tbsp olive oil • 2 Tbsp salted butter • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour • 3 cups whole milk, at room temperature • 1 cup half-and-half, at room temperature • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper • ¼ tsp ground mustard 21 ACTIVE TIME TOTAL TIME SERVIN
Garam Masala Salmon with Cauliflower INGREDIENTS Salmon: • 1 tsp kosher salt For more flavor and a hit of creamy coolness, stir some chopped fresh parsley into plain yogurt, season with salt and pepper, and serve a dollop along with the fish and cauliflower. 1. For the salmon: In a small bowl, combine the 1 tsp salt, garlic powder, onion powder, garam masala, ¼ tsp pepper, and 2 tsp olive oil. Spread the spice mixture all over the salmon. 2. Spray one of the dehydrating racks with cooking spray.
Quick Chicken Parmesan INGREDIENTS • ¼ cup all-purpose flour Everyone’s favorite can be an easy weeknight dinner when you start with premade marinara, thin cutlets, and cook with the power of the Air Fryer + Oven. 1. Cover the broil/bake pan in foil and place the air fry basket on it. 2. In a medium bowl or rimmed plate, combine the flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and pepper. In another medium bowl, whisk the eggs with 2 Tbsp water. Add the breadcrumbs to a third bowl. 3.
Mediterranean Chicken and Potatoes INGREDIENTS • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lb) We love chicken thighs because they have a deep, rich flavor and always cook up nice and juicy. Air frying them makes the skin irresistibly crisp, too. 1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken and potatoes with the oil, salt, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper until evenly coated. 2. Line the broil/bake pan with foil and place the air fry basket on top of it.
Beef-taco Zucchini Boats Swap out fried tortilla shells for zucchini boats for a delicious, yet healthier, Taco Tuesday dinner. INGREDIENTS 1. For the zucchini boats: Line the broil/bake pan with foil. Boats: 2. Trim the ends of the zucchini, then cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with spoon. Place each half, skin side down, on the prepared pan as you go. Use only as many zucchini as will fit on the pan; the amount will vary based on their size. Sprinkle the zucchini with ¼ tsp salt.
Montreal Strip Steak INGREDIENTS Montreal steak seasoning, available at the supermarket, gives beef a deep, savory flavor. Once you’ve tried this recipe, feel free to adjust the timing to get the doneness you prefer. • 4 boneless strip steaks, each about 12 oz and 1 inch thick 1. Rub the steaks all over with the olive oil and then the seasoning. • 3 Tbsp olive oil 2. • 3 Tbsp Montreal steak seasoning Line the broil/bake pan with foil and place the steaks on the pan.
Bacon Wrapped Slow Cooked Pork Loin INGREDIENTS • 2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary • 2 tsp finely chopped fresh sage • 2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme This Italian-style roasted pork is largely hands-off thanks to the Air Fryer + Oven. First, it’s slow-cooked until cooked through and tender, then it’s automatically air fried to give the bacon a beautiful golden-brown finish. 1. In a small bowl, combine the rosemary, sage, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 2.
Brown-Butter Sugar Cookies You’ll be amazed at how much deep, toasty flavor you can add to the humble sugar cookie with the extra step of browning the butter. INGREDIENTS 1. Line the broil/bake pan with parchment paper. 2. In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt until combined. • ¼ tsp kosher salt 3. • 8 Tbsp (½ cup) unsalted butter Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, until just melted, about 4 minutes. 4.
Vegan/Gluten-Free Mixed Berry Crisp SPECIAL EQUIPMENT • 8x8 baking pan INGREDIENTS You won’t miss the traditional butter in this toasty, cinnamonscented topping. Be sure to look for oats labeled gluten-free. If you’re not a fan of blackberry seeds, use the same amount of strawberries, cut in half if large. 1. In a medium bowl, toss the berries with the sugar and arrowroot or cornstarch. Transfer the berry mixture to an 8x8 baking pan. 2.
Caramelized Banana Bread Pudding SPECIAL EQUIPMENT • 8x8 baking pan Can a dessert be both homey and decadent? Absolutely, when you combine a classic bread pudding with caramel sauce and caramelized bananas. A dollop of whipped cream or ice cream takes it right over the top. 1. rease the bottom and sides of an 8x8 baking pan with butter. G Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of the sugar of over the bottom and sides of the pan. • ½ Tbsp salted butter 2.
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