Table of Contents Quick Start Guide 4 Candied Bacon 6 Kale Chips 7 Veggie Chips 7 Dried Herbs 8 Beef Jerky 8 Italian Croutons 9 Sun-Dried Tomatoes 10 Crispy Green Beans 11 Almond Granola 11 Dried Mango Slices 12 Chewy Kiwi Slices 12 Dried Orange Slices 13 Strawberry Rollups 14 Strawberry Slices 15 NOTE: Dehydration times may vary depending on specific food type; for example, the fruit size and degree of ripeness will affect the amount of time required for dehydration to occur
Quick Start Guide IMPORTANT: Unpack all parts from the box and remove any clear or blue protective film on the components. Wash with warm, soapy water before first use (only select accessories are dishwasher safe). 4 STEP 1 STEP 2 Make sure the Drip Tray is in place. Press the Power/ Start–Stop Button to turn on the appliance. Arrange food on the Crisper Tray and place the Crisper Tray inside the appliance.
See owner’s manual for complete instructions and important safety information before using this product. STEP 3 STEP 4 Select one of the one-touch cooking presets to begin the cooking cycle. If using manual settings, select the time and temperature and then press the Power/ Start–Stop Button. After the set cooking time has expired, the fan will run for 20 seconds to cool off the appliance and the appliance will automatically shut off.
CANDIED BACON serves 4 Ingredients 1 lb. thick bacon ¼ cup dark brown sugar ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper 2 tbsp. maple syrup Directions 1. Lay the bacon strips onto the Crisper Tray and trim as needed. 2. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cayenne pepper over the bacon and rub into the meat. 3. Brush the bacon with the maple syrup. Place the Tray in the air fryer. Press the Power Button and then the Shrimp Button (320° F/160° C for 12 mins.) to begin the cooking cycle. 6 4.
KALE CHIPS serves 4 Ingredients 2 bunches kale 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. ground black pepper ½ tsp. granulated garlic Directions 1. Remove the stems from the kale and break the kale into pieces. 2. Toss the kale with the olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic in a bowl. 3. Lay the kale onto the Crisper Tray.
DRIED HERBS makes about ¹/³ cup Ingredients 2 (0.75 oz.) packages fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary, thyme, tarragon, oregano, and sage work well) Directions 1. Spread the fresh herbs onto the Crisper Tray. 2. Place the Tray in the air fryer. Press the Power Button and then the Dehydrator Button and increase the cooking temperature to 125° F/50° C to begin the cooking cycle. Depending on the herbs being cooked, adjust the cooking time: • Parsley: Set the cooking time to 1 hr. 30 mins.
ITALIAN CROUTONS serves 10 Ingredients 1 loaf crusty Italian bread, cut into ½ inch cubes ¹/³ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. ground black pepper 1 tbsp. dried oregano Directions 1. Toss all the ingredients together in a bowl. 2. Spread the bread cubes onto the Crisper Tray. 3. Place the Tray in the air fryer. Press the Power Button and decrease the cooking temperature to 350° F/175° C and the cooking time to 8 mins. to begin the cooking cycle.
SUN-DRIED TOMATOES serves 6 Ingredients 3 lb. plum tomatoes, halved 10 Directions 1. Place the tomato halves, skin side down, onto the Crisper Tray. 2. Place the Tray in the air fryer. Press the Power Button and then the Dehydrator Button and increase the cooking temperature to 145°F/63° C and the cooking time to 10 hrs. to begin the cooking cycle.
CRISPY GREEN BEANS serves 4 Ingredients 1 lb. green beans, trimmed and halved ¼ cup olive oil 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground black pepper ALMOND GRANOLA serves 4 Ingredients 1 2/3 cups sliced almonds 1 cup rolled oats ¾ cup flaked coconut ¼ cup sunflower seeds, shells removed 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. grape seed oil ¹/³ cup honey 1 cup dried cherries, chopped Directions 1. Toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl. 2. Lay the green beans in a single layer onto the Crisper Tray. 3.
DRIED MANGO SLICES Ingredients 3 fresh mangos, peeled and sliced 2. Place the Tray in the air fryer. Press the Power Button and then the Dehydrator Button and increase the cooking temperature to 125° F/50° Cand the cooking time to 10 hrs. to begin the cooking cycle. serves 4 CHEWY KIWI SLICES makes about ¹/³ cup 12 Directions 1. Layer the mango slices in a single layer onto the Crisper Tray. Ingredients 6 kiwis, peeled and sliced into ¼ inch rounds Directions 1.
DRIED ORANGE SLICES serves 10 Ingredients 4 medium oranges, sliced Directions 1. Lay the orange slices in a single layer onto the Crisper Tray. 2. Place the Tray in the air fryer. Press the Power Button and then the Dehydrator Button and increase the cooking temperature to 125° F/50° C and the cooking time to 10 hrs. to begin the cooking cycle.
STRAWBERRY ROLL-UPS serves 20 Ingredients vegetable oil, for spraying 2 lb. strawberries, cored & chopped 4 tbsp. sugar juice of 1 lemon 14 Directions 1. Line the Crisper Tray with parchment paper and spray the Tray with vegetable oil. 2. Combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until a smooth purée forms. 3. Divide the purée evenly between the Tray, spreading the purée into a thin layer over the parchment paper. 4. Place the Tray in the air fryer.
STRAWBERRY SLICES serves 4 Ingredients 1 lb. strawberries, sliced thin, stems removed Directions 1. Lay the strawberries onto the Crisper Tray in a single layer. 2. Place the Tray in the air fryer. Press the Power Button and then the Dehydrator Button and increase the cooking temperature to 125° F/50° C and the cooking time to 8 hrs. to begin the cooking cycle. The strawberries may be cooked for up to 12 hrs. to increase crispiness.
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