6. Cool completely, then cut into wedges to serve.
Did You Know? To test for doneness when baking cakes, there are a few rules. A cake should spring back lightly when gently touched with a finger. Or, you can insert a clean toothpick into the cake; it should come out clean. Finally, when a cake is done, it starts to pull away from the sides of the baking pan slightly.
Per serving: Calories: 253; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: <1g; Cholesterol: 45mg; Sodium: 161mg; Carbohydrates: 45g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 3g
Black Forest Hand Pies
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES / COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES / SERVES 6
300°F BAKE
FAMILY FAVORITE, VEGETARIAN
Black Forest Torte is an old-world cake with chocolate and cherries. This easy recipe is fun to make, and kids especially love it. The chocolate and cherries are encased in puff pastry, which cooks to perfection in the air fryer. These taste delicious warm or cold.
3 tablespoons milk or dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons thick, hot fudge sauce
2 tablespoons chopped dried cherries
1 (10-by-15-inch) sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 egg white, beaten
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1. In a small bowl, combine the chocolate chips, fudge sauce, and dried cherries.
2. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut into 6 squares with a sharp knife.
3. Divide the chocolate chip mixture onto the center of each puff pastry square. Fold the squares in half to make triangles. Firmly press the edges with the tines of a fork to seal.
4. Brush the triangles on all sides sparingly with the beaten egg white. Sprinkle the tops with sugar and cinnamon.
5. Place in the air fryer basket and bake for 15 minutes or until the triangles are golden brown. The filling will be hot, so cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Air Fryer tip: Make sure that these little pies are not touching each other in the air fryer so they brown and crisp on all sides.
Per serving: Calories: 173; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 62mg; Carbohydrates: 21g; Fiber: <1g; Protein: 3g
Marble Cheesecake
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES / COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES / SERVES 8
320°F BAKE
FAMILY FAVORITE, VEGETARIAN
A cheesecake cooked in the air fryer seems improbable, but it works! This cheesecake is a combination of vanilla and chocolate. It’s not only delicious, it’s gorgeous, too. Splurge and enjoy for dessert after a weeknight meal.
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons softened butter
1½ (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup chocolate syrup
1. For the crust, combine the graham cracker crumbs and butter in a small bowl and mix well. Press into the bottom of a 6-by-6-by-2-inch baking pan and put in the freezer to set.
2. For the filling, combine the cream cheese and sugar in a medium bowl and mix well. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the flour and vanilla.
3. Remove ⅔ cup of the filling to a small bowl and stir in the chocolate syrup until combined.
4. Pour the vanilla filling into the pan with the crust. Drop the chocolate filling over the vanilla filling by the spoonful. With a clean butter knife stir the fillings in a zigzag pattern to marbleize them.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheesecake is just set.
6. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour, then chill in the refrigerator until the cheesecake is firm.
Substitution tip: Using this basic recipe, you can make other flavors. Add ½ cup chocolate syrup and don’t divide the batter for a chocolate cheese-cake. Omit the chocolate syrup and add about ⅓ cup of lemon curd for a lemon cheesecake.
Per serving: Calories: 311; Total Fat: 21g; Saturated Fat: 13g; Cholesterol: 99mg; Sodium: 272mg; Carbohydrates: 25g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 6g
Black and White Brownies
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES / COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES / MAKES 1 DOZEN BROWNIES
340°F BAKE
FAMILY FAVORITE, VEGETARIAN
Who doesn’t love brownies? In the air fryer, the brownies stay moist and deeply rich, but get the most wonderful crunchy and crisp top. This easy recipe should quickly become part of your regular air frying repertoire.
1 egg
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons safflower oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup cocoa powder
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup white chocolate chips
Nonstick baking spray with flour
1. In a medium bowl, beat the egg with the brown sugar and white sugar. Beat in the oil and vanilla.
2. Add the cocoa powder and flour, and stir just until combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips.
3. Spray a 6-by-6-by-2-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Spoon the brownie batter into the pan.
4. Bake for 20 minutes or until the brownies are set when lightly touched with a finger. Let cool for 30 minutes before slicing to serve.
Cooking tip: You measure cocoa powder just like you measure flour: spoon it lightly into a measuring cup and level off the top with the back of a knife. Never scoop flour or dry ingredients into a measuring cup because that adds too much to the recipe and your cookies, cakes, and bars will be dense and heavy.
Per serving: Calories: 81; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 14mg; Sodium: 10mg; Carbohydrates: 11g; Fiber: <1g; Protein: 1g
Chocolate Peanut Butter Molten Cupcakes
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES / COOK TIME: 10 TO 13 MINUTES / MAKES 8 CUPCAKES
320°F BAKE
FAMILY FAVORITE, VEGETARIAN
Molten cupcakes are cakes that are slightly underbaked so the center stays runny. This recipe is a bit different: A ball of peanut butter and powdered sugar is added to the middle of each cupcake before baking. It softens as the cake bakes, creating a molten middle of sweet peanut butter. Serve these cupcakes warm with vanilla ice cream.
Nonstick baking spray with flour
1⅓ cups chocolate cake mix (from 15-ounce box)
1 egg
1 egg yolk
¼ cup safflower oil
¼ cup hot water
⅓ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1. Double up 16 foil muffin cups to make 8 cups. Spray each lightly with nonstick spray; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cake mix, egg, egg yolk, safflower oil, water, and sour cream, and beat until combined.
3. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar and mix well. Form this mixture into 8 balls.
4. Spoon about ¼ cup of the chocolate batter into each muffin cup and top with a peanut butter ball. Spoon remaining batter on top of the peanut butter balls to cover them.
5. Arrange the cups in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes or until the tops look dry and set.
6. Let the cupcakes cool for about 10 minutes, then serve warm.
Ingredient tip: Save the rest of the chocolate cake mix in a sealed heavy-duty plastic bag. Be sure to mark it with the date that you used it. Use it within two weeks—maybe to make more batches of this recipe!
Per serving: Calories: 195; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 51mg; Sodium: 158mg; Carbohydrates: 13g; Fiber: <1g; Protein: 4g
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bread Pudding
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES / COOK TIME: 10 TO 12 MINUTES / SERVES 8
330°F BAKE
FAMILY FAVORITE, VEGETARIAN
Bread pudding is the ultimate comfort food. The addition of chocolate and peanut butter adds a subtle richness to this recipe and intensifies the flavors. Serve with heavy whipped cream to doubl
e the indulgence.
Nonstick baking spray with flour
1 egg
1 egg yolk
¾ cup chocolate milk
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 slices firm white bread, cubed
1. Spray a 6-by-6-by-2-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the egg, egg yolk, chocolate milk, cocoa, brown sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla, and mix until combined. Stir in the bread cubes and let soak for 10 minutes.
3. Spoon this mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the pudding is firm to the touch.
Substitution tip: Use different types of bread in this recipe. You could use cubed doughnuts, or try a quick bread such as banana bread or peanut butter bread.
Per serving: Calories: 102; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 50mg; Sodium: 90mg; Carbohydrates: 11g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 4g
Big Chocolate Chip Cookie
PREP TIME: 7 MINUTES / COOK TIME: 9 MINUTES / SERVES 4
300°F BAKE
FAST, FAMILY FAVORITE, VEGETARIAN
Everyone loves chocolate chip cookies. But have you ever made one that was 6 inches in diameter? This fun recipe makes one big cookie that serves four people. Everyone breaks off a piece to enjoy. This cookie is especially wonderful served warm.
Nonstick baking spray with flour
3 tablespoons softened butter
⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 egg yolk
½ cup flour
2 tablespoons ground white chocolate
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon vanilla
¾ cup chocolate chips
1. In medium bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until fluffy. Stir in the egg yolk.
2. Add the flour, white chocolate, baking soda, and vanilla, and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips.
3. Line a 6-by-6-by-2-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick baking spray with flour.
4. Spread the batter into the prepared pan, leaving a ½-inch border on all sides.
5. Bake for about 9 minutes or until the cookie is light brown and just barely set.
6. Remove the pan from the air fryer and let cool for 10 minutes. Remove the cookie from the pan, remove the parchment paper, and let cool on a wire rack.
Substitution tip: You can use other types of chocolate chips in this recipe. Try milk chocolate chips or butterscotch chips. Or add about ¼ cup chopped pecans or cashews when you stir in the chocolate chips.
Per serving: Calories: 309; Total Fat: 22g; Saturated Fat: 14g; Cholesterol: 84mg; Sodium: 178mg; Carbohydrates: 49g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 5g
Frosted Peanut Butter Cookie
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES / COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES / SERVES 4
310°F BAKE
FAMILY FAVORITE, VEGETARIAN
A giant peanut butter cookie topped with melted chocolate is the perfect dessert on a weeknight. Eat this cookie warm while the frosting is still soft for an indulgent treat.
3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 egg yolk
⅔ cup flour
5 tablespoons peanut butter, divided
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1. In a medium bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until fluffy. Stir in the egg yolk.
2. Add the flour, 3 tablespoons of the peanut butter, the baking soda, and vanilla, and mix well.
3. Line a 6-by-6-by-2-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
4. Spread the batter into the prepared pan, leaving a ½-inch border on all sides.
5. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until the cookie is light brown and just barely set.
6. Remove the pan from the air fryer and let cool for 10 minutes. Remove the cookie from the pan, remove the parchment paper, and let cool on a wire rack.
7. In a small heatproof cup, combine the chocolate chips with the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Bake for 1 to 2 minutes or until the chips are melted. Stir to combine and spread on the cookie.
Variation tip: You can double or triple this recipe. You can also serve the cookie unfrosted, or combine 2 tablespoons soft butter, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, and ½ cup powdered sugar, mix well, and use to frost the cookie.
Per serving: Calories: 481; Total Fat: 28g; Saturated Fat: 13g; Cholesterol: 75mg; Sodium: 239mg; Carbohydrates: 52g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 8g
APPENDIX A
The Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen
A nonprofit and environmental watchdog organization called Environmental Working Group (EWG) looks at data supplied by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about pesticide residues and compiles a list each year of the lowest and highest pesticide loads found in commercial crops. You can refer to the Dirty Dozen list to know which fruits and vegetables you should always buy organic. The Clean Fifteen list tells you which produce is considered safe enough when grown conventionally to allow you to skip the organics. This does not mean that the Clean Fifteen produce is pesticide-free, though, so wash these fruits and vegetables thoroughly. These lists change every year, so make sure you look up the most recent list before you fill your shopping cart. You’ll find the most current as well as a guide to pesticides in produce at www.EWG.org/FoodNews.
DIRTY DOZEN
CLEAN FIFTEEN
Apples
Celery
Cherry tomatoes
Cucumbers
Grapes
Nectarines
Peaches
Potatoes
Snap peas
Spinach
Strawberries
Sweet bell peppers
In addition to the Dirty Dozen, the EWG added two foods contaminated with highly toxic organo-phosphate insecticides:
Hot peppers
Kale/Collard greens
Asparagus
Avocados
Cabbage
Cantaloupe
Cauliflower
Eggplant
Grapefruit
Kiwis
Mangos
Onions
Papayas
Pineapples
Sweet corn
Sweet peas (frozen)
Sweet potatoes
APPENDIX B
Conversion Tables
Resources
Most manuals for air fryers can be downloaded from the Web. It can be helpful to download manuals for air fryers different from the one you own, to get more ideas and tips.
• Manual for Philips HD9220/20 is found at http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/cpindex.pl?ctn=HD9220/20&scy=GB&slg=ENG, and includes a user manual, quick start guide, and recipe booklet.
• The GLiP Oil-less Air Fryer Instruction Manual at http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdfImages/1f/1f683ead-1ebd-414d-add0-2d5a6ce0922e.pdf includes a helpful chart for cooking meats, potatoes, and snacks.
• The Bellini Digital Air Fryer manual is found at http://www.belliniappliances.com/electrical/documents/BTDF950_U&C_140730a.pdf and includes tips on maintenance and troubleshooting, as well as a cooking chart.
• The GoWISE USA Air Fryer Instruction manual is found at http://airfryerchips.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/GW22621_AirFryer_Manual.pdf and contains instructions for cleaning, troubleshooting, and a cooking guide.
• The Todd English Air Fryer Manual is found at http://www.manualslib.com/manual/975498/Todd-English-Teaf919.html?page=8#manual and includes quite a few easy recipes.
Some websites have delicious and easy recipes for the air fryer.
• HotAirFrying.com is maintained by Philips Air Fryers. This site includes ideas for using the air fryer in new ways, along with recipes for foods such as Crispy Jalapeño Poppers, Air Fr
ied Tomatoes, and Green Curry Noodles.
• Australian Allrecipes.com (http://allrecipes.com.au) has a number of their top-rated, viewer-reviewed air fryer recipes, including Crumbed Chicken Tenderloins, Chocolate Cake in an Air Fryer, and Schnitzel Parmigiana.
• Youtube.com has quite a few videos showing exactly how to make many different recipes in the air fryer. Some of the recipes online include Spicy Roast Chicken, Bread Pakora, and Chicken Tandoori.
• TheDallasSocials.com is a blog all about the air fryer, with more than 100 recipes, such as Roasted Mushrooms, Mashed Potato Tater Tots, Fried Calamari, and Spicy Tuna Roll.
• Airfry.blogspot.com has some interesting and unusual vegetarian Indian recipes for the air fryer. They include Veggie Fingers, Falafel, and Cheese Spinach Balls.
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