Manual

10
APPETIZERS AND SMALL BITES
Traditionally deep-fried favorites are transformed into lighter,
healthier versions in the Cuisinart
®
AirFryer Toaster Oven,
which requires only a few spritzes of oil to AirFry. Plus, we offer
many interchangeable dipping sauces that can be enjoyed with
more than just the recipes they accompany.
Beet Chips with Fresh Dill
Any root vegetable can be sliced thin and airfried for a healthier
alternative to packaged potato chips.
Makes about 1 to 2 servings
1 medium beet (about 5 ounces)
Olive oil, for spraying
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
½ teaspoon white wine vinegar
1. Place the AirFryer Basket onto the Baking Pan. Reserve.
2. Slice beet into thin, even slices, about 1mm thick, or use the
3 millimeter setting on the slicing attachment of a Cuisinart
®
food
processor. Transfer to the reserved basket in a single layer. Spray
with oil, sprinkle with salt and toss. Spread into a single layer.
3. Put the assembled pan into Rack Position 2. Set to AirFry at 400°F
for 5 minutes, or until edges are browned and crispy.
4. When beet chips are ready, transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with
chopped dill and vinegar and toss to combine.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 2 servings):
Calories 51 (41% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 1g • fat 2g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg
sod. 322mg • calc. 12mg • fiber 2g
Blooming Onion
Who knew this popular restaurant appetizer was so easy to make?
Makes 1 blooming onion, about 2 to 3 servings
½ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten well
1 tablespoon buttermilk
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1½ teaspoons seafood seasoning
1 large Vidalia (or sweet) onion, peeled
Nonstick cooking spray
Olive oil, for spraying
1. Put the flour into a bowl large enough to dip the onion. Put the eggs and
buttermilk into another bowl, and the panko and seafood seasoning into a
third bowl. Reserve.
2. Trim top of onion to create a flat surface. Leave root end intact. Turn onion
over, so root end faces up, and rest it on its flat surface.
3. Without piercing the root, cut the onion into 4 wedges. Also without piercing
the root, cut each wedge in half; repeat until wedges are about ¼ inch thick.
4. Turn the cut onion over and carefully, without breaking the pieces off
the root, separate the layers; the separated onion will resemble a flower
with petals.
5. Dredge onion in flour, and shake off excess before dipping into the egg
mixture, and then, finally coat each layer evenly with the panko mixture.
6. Place the AirFryer Basket onto the Baking Pan. Spray the basket with the
nonstick cooking spray. Put the panko-crusted onion into the basket. Spray
with oil. Set to AirFry at 400°F for 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Serve with the Chipotle Mayonnaise on page 28 or the Herbed Yogurt Dip on
page 18.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 3 servings):
Calories 177 (24% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 8g • fat 5g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 144mg
sod. 542mg • calc. 28mg • fiber 1g