When you want a quick dish that’s still perfect for special occasions, these air fryer pork chops with flour are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and ready in 30 minutes!
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Looking for a meal that’s worthy of celebrating a special occasion but won’t mean spending all day in the kitchen?
When you make air fryer pork chops with flour, you’ll get juicy, tender meat with the perfect crust on the outside in just 30 minutes!
Pork chops are easy to dry out if you try cooking them in the oven, on the stove, or with the grill.
That’s never the case when you make fried pork chops in the air fryer! They turn out tender every time.
Best of all, there are no breadcrumbs to deal with. By making them with flour and egg, you’ll get a crispy exterior without the mess.
Get ready to fall in love with these easy Southern-style fried pork chops!
How to Make Fried Pork Chops in the Air Fryer with Flour
A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.
STEP ONE: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
STEP TWO: In another shallow bowl, beat the egg with ½ tablespoon of water.
STEP THREE: Press each pork chop into the flour mixture, coating them on both sides.
STEP FOUR: Next, dip each side into the beaten egg, then dredge it through the flour mixture a second time.
STEP FIVE: Allow the chops to sit at room temperature for 10-20 minutes to help the flour adhere before cooking.
STEP SIX: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
STEP SEVEN: Place the pork chops into the basket in a single layer.
STEP EIGHT: Spray the tops with cooking oil using an EVO sprayer and air fry for 8-10 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through cooking, until the internal temperature is 140-145 degrees F. If cooking thick pork chops, cook for 14-15 minutes.
STEP NINE: Allow the chops to rest for 5-10 minutes, then serve with your favorite sides.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Fried Pork Chops
How Long to Cook Fried Pork Chops in the Air Fryer
This is going to depend on your make and model of air fryer as well as the thickness of your pork chops.
For regular bone-in pork chops, I recommend cooking them for 8-10 minutes, making sure to flip halfway through. For thicker pork chops, cook for 14-15 minutes, still flipping halfway.
The pork chops are finished cooking when a thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the chop reads 140-145 degrees F.
Tips for Making the Fried Pork Chops in the Air Fryer
Let the chops sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes after you’ve dredged them through the flour. This will help the flour adhere to the surface of the chops, giving you a crispier, crunchier exterior.
Don’t overcrowd the basket. You want the air to be able to properly circulate around the pork chops to cook them evenly and crisp up all sides.
Flip the pork chops halfway through so they cook evenly. This will also help them air fry to golden perfection on all sides.
Let the chops rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This will allow the meat fibers to reabsorb their juices so your pork chops stay nice and tender.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat the egg with ½ tablespoon of water.
Press each pork chop into the flour mixture, coating both sides. Dip each side into the beaten egg, then dredge it through the flour mixture a second time. Allow the chops to sit at room temperature for 10-20 minutes, to help the flour adhere before cooking.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
Place the pork chops into the basket in a single layer. Spray the top with cooking oil spray and air fry for 8-10 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through cooking, until the internal temperature is 140-145 degrees F. If cooking thick pork chops, cook for 14-15 minutes.
Allow the chops to rest for 5-10 minutes, then serve with your favorite sides.
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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As someone who gets to test much of the latest kitchen gear, I’ve learned to temper my excitement for new appliances or cooking tools just because they’re new. Four years into air frying, I’m proud to call myself a convert and staunch advocate for these handy countertop cookers that cost very little but deliver a whole lot.
There are mounds of reasons to love an air fryer, most of them food related, but with energy costs much higher than normal, an air fryer can also trim money from your monthly energy bill. Air fryers use far less energy to operate than big ovens and they take less time to cook food. That all means a lower monthly gas or electric bill if you opt for an air fryer in place of the full-sized oven on a regular basis.
If you’re wondering exactly how much cheaper it is to run an air fryer than a big oven, I did the math. The difference is about 50{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} less total energy used, and that’s before factoring in the shorter total time needed for most food when cooked in an air fryer versus the big oven. Here’s how we got that figure and a breakdown of how much you can save using your air fryer instead of the oven. (You can also check out how much money you can save by shopping at Trader Joe’s, and buying meal kits instead of groceries.)
An air fryer uses less energy than a big oven. Here’s how much
The answer won’t be the same for everyone since energy costs vary by state in the US. Oven efficiency also varies and newer models tend to use less gas or electricity. For this exercise, we’ll use some averages and estimates to assess how much you can potentially save if you fire up the air fryer instead of the oven. Oh, and saving money on energy is just one of many reasons we think air fryers are a worthwhile investment. More on that in a bit.
Cost of oven versus air fryer
Gas oven
Electric oven
Air fryer
Cost per hour of cooking
40 cents
52 cents
25 cents
So how did we get these numbers? The easiest way to figure out how much an air fryer might save you versus a big oven was to calculate the wattage pulled per hour versus how much an electric stove would use. The same goes for a gas oven, although for that you need to figure out the amount of natural gas used for a stove as well as the cost of natural gas in your state.
Don’t worry. We did the hard part.
Energy cost of gas vs. electric ovens
Depending on what type of oven you have, gas or electric, operating cost will vary since natural gas prices and electricity costs vary rather dramatically by state and service provider. While both use a similar amount of energy and have somewhat similar upfront costs, if you own an older oven there’s a good chance it’s less energy-efficient than a newer model.
Modern ovens are more energy-efficient than they used to be. But few, if any, can beat an air fryer.
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How much energy does a gas oven use?
To calculate the operating cost of your gas stove and oven, we take the energy rating of the oven in Btu and divide it by 100,000. Multiply the result by the cost per therm of natural gas in your state, which varies greatly, then multiply by the number of hours the oven is used. You should be able to find the energy rating of your oven online if you know the model name or number. It is likely somewhere on the unit itself. If you still have the owner’s manual, you can find the energy rating there, measured in Btu.
To calculate the operating cost of an 18,000-Btu oven, you’ll divide 18,000 by 100,000, giving you 0.18. We’ll also need to find the average price per therm of natural gas in your state. This chart has the most recent prices via the US Energy Information Administration. Note that this chart is listed in dollars per thousand cubic feet, so you’ll need to divide by 10. For instance, if the chart price is $23, you’ll use $2.30 to calculate the cost.
In New York where I live, the price is currently $2.20 per therm (about average for the US). Next, we’ll multiply that price for a therm by the number you calculated in the last step (0.18 in this example) to get the operating cost per hour of using your gas oven.
For me, it would cost about 40 cents per hour to run an 18,000-Btu oven. If I were to run an oven for 1 hour per day, it would cost $146 per year.In some states (including Georgia, Florida and Ohio), natural gas is about 30{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} higher than the national average. In Hawaii, it’s more than double.
In New York, an electric oven costs about 50 cents an hour to run.
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How much energy does an electric oven use?
To determine electric stove consumption you’ll calculate the wattage pulled per hour of cooking. Most electric ovens draw around 3,000 watts, depending on the temperature. Once you find the wattage of your oven via the appliance tag, owner’s manual or an online product listing, multiply that by the number of hours you use the oven each day (we’ll use 1 hour for this calculation), then divide by 1,000 watts to find the kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity used.
Next, find the average price per kWh of electricity in your state. For that, you can consult this chart that has the 2020 prices listed in cents per kWh. The prices for 2021 won’t be released until December 2022, but if you do some web searching, you should be able to find the latest figures. Multiply that amount by the number you just calculated (3 kWh in this example) to determine your operating cost per day.
Working with New York’s current electricity rate of 17 cents per kWh, a 3,000-watt oven would cost about 51 cents per hour when run at high heat. If I used my oven for roughly 1 hour per day for one year that would equal roughly $182 per year. This cost doesn’t include energy used by the range and burners.
A standard 1,500-watt air fryer has both gas and electric ovens beat handily when it comes to energy efficiency.
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How much energy does an air fryer use?
Air fryers are electric appliances, so we can use the same methodology as above to find the operating cost. The wattage for air fryers varies and larger models will use more energy, but a standard 4-quart fryer such as this Ninja (our top-rated model) uses about 1,500 watts.
Considering that’s exactly half the wattage pull of the average full-size oven from our stove calculation, we can project that the air fryer will use roughly half as much electricity to operate.
Using New York’s electricity prices, we safely say a standard 4-quart air fryer will cost about 25 cents per hour to run. That’s 50{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} more energy-efficient than the average full-size electric oven and about 35{d2b09b03d44633acb673e8080360919f91e60962656af8ade0305d5d8b7e4889} more efficient than the average gas oven (calculated with New York state’s average energy costs).
Ninja’s 4-quart air fryer oven is one of the best we’ve tested.
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How much money can you save using an air fryer?
Cost of 300 hours of cooking with a gas oven on high heat: $153
Cost of 300 hours of cooking with an electric oven on high heat: $120
Cost of 150 hours of cooking with an air fryer: $39
These numbers are a rough estimate, of course. The numbers will vary based on your state’s energy cost, how much cooking you do in the course of a year, what temperature you’re cooking at and the type and size of oven you’re using.
But that’s only half of the equation. Air fryers are even more energy- and cost-efficient than these raw numbers illustrate.
Here’s why…
Air fryers cook faster than big ovens
Because of the smaller cooking chamber and superconvection (intense fan blowing heat into food), air fryers generally cook foods much faster than your traditional gas or electric stove. Often in about half the time it takes to make a similar recipe in a full oven.
Below are some examples of cooking times for air fryers versus stoves. The cooking website Taste of Home compiled a list of average air fryer cooking times for popular foods. We compared those with standard cooking times pulled from Food Network recipes for oven-baked or oven-roasted versions of those foods.
Cooking times: Air fryer versus oven
Food
Temperature
Air fryer cooking time (mins)
Oven cooking time with preheat (mins)
Chicken thighs
400 F
20-25
40
Chicken wings
375 F
10-12
40
Chicken breast
375 F
23
30
Salmon
400 F
5-7
12-15
Brussels sprouts
350 F
15-18
40
Bacon
400 F
5-10
20
Cauliflower
400 F
10-12
20
French fries (from scratch)
400 F
10-20
40-45
French fries (frozen)
400 F
6-8
18-20
Air fryers don’t need to preheat either
Don’t forget most air fryers also don’t require any preheating time, making them even more efficient. The average full-size oven takes at least 10 minutes to preheat but usually more like 12 to 15 minutes. Preheating requires as much (or more) energy as actual cooking. In the chart above, I added a modest 10 minutes to each of the oven cooking times to account for preheating.
If you consider that an air fryer does the work of an oven in half the time (even faster when you include preheat time), 300 hours of cooking in a standard oven over the course of a year would likely take fewer than 150 hours when done in an air fryer.
Chicken wings made in an air fryer are extremely tasty and cook in half the time.
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Before we get carried away…
An air fryer is not a pound-for-pound replacement of an oven. There are plenty of foods that you probably won’t want to cook in an air fryer. Others just plain won’t fit in a standard air fryer. Certain models are spacious enough to cook a whole chicken, but for larger roasts, a Thanksgiving turkey or that Sunday lasagna — not to mention most baking projects — your air fryer may not be the best option.
That said, for someone who doesn’t bake much or cook whole turkeys and racks of lamb on the regular, an air fryer can shoulder a whole lot of the cooking that your more expensive, less energy-efficient oven has been handling.
Don’t throw your big oven away just yet. You’ll still want it to cook that Sunday lasagna and a turkey on Thanksgiving.
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The best reason to use an air fryer isn’t the savings
An air fryer won’t cook everything better than your oven, but there are some air fryer foods that a big oven can’t touch. Because air fryers cook so fast and at high temps, foods like chicken wings, french fries and most frozen apps will get crispy on the outside without drying out on the inside the way they might when stuck in the large oven for 30 or 40 minutes.
As mentioned, air fryers don’t require any preheating time either. Most of the models I’ve used are also extremely simple to operate, safe even for children to use and easy to clean.
The Instant Pot air fryer lid turned out some excellent fried chicken in about 20 minutes. Can your big oven do that?
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Bonus: Air fryers are cheap
You can pay in the hundreds for an air fryer but many of the best ones we tested are less than that. You can pick up our favorite air fryer, the Ninja 4-quart, for $100, or cheaper if you find it on sale. And our favorite budget air fryer, the Gourmia 4-quart, can be found for just $60.
And if you’re curious, Instant Pots and multicookers also use significantly less energy than an oven. If you have an Instant Pot but no air fryer, you can snag the Mealthy air-frying lid for $85 or Instant Pot’s lid attachment for Instant Pot’s lid for $50.
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The best air fryers aren’t just for dinners and savory snacks. You can make a host of sweet treats and desserts in an air fryer, too, and they’re often easier, quicker and less messy.
One such simple, not to mention cheap, dessert is this bread pudding recipe (opens in new tab) from tiffycooks on TikTok. Taiwanese-born Tiffy has been blogging about recipes and food inspired by her heritage since 2020, and she specializes in easy recipes designed to bring joy to cooking.
She’s amassed millions of followers, and her bread pudding recipe remains one of her most viewed videos to date with 77k likes, and counting.
Below I’ve outlined how to make Tiffy’s bread pudding recipe at home, with ingredients most of us are likely to already have in our cupboards.
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Air fryer bread pudding dessert recipe
In her original video, Tiffy dusts the finished dish in icing sugar and serves with a scoop of ice cream, to give it professional look.
Of course, these are optional extras; and below I’ve listed some other little tweaks you can make to the recipe based on our experimentation, alongside vegan alternatives too.
I haven’t listed set amounts for all of the ingredients below because it will depend on the number you’re catering to, the size of your air fryer, and any extra ingredients you’re adding. The recipe and amounts below should be used as a guide.
2 slices of bread
2 eggs
200ml milk
Sugar
Due to the nature of this dessert, you can replace the eggs with a vegan alternative such as flaxseeds mixed with water. You could even use apple sauce or a thin banana puree to bind the ingredients together (and to add extra flavor).
I’ve made this pudding with oat milk and coconut milk – and both types of milk work as well, if not better, than original milk.
I’ve also mixed vanilla into the milk and egg mixture, sprinkled the pudding with cinnamon, and even melted chocolate on the top.
(Image credit: Victoria Woollaston/TechRadar)
Air fryer bread pudding dessert recipe method
I used the Tower T17099 Vortx Eco Dual Basket Air Fryer (opens in new tab), set at 175°C (350°F) for 15 minutes. This resulted in creating a crisp golden top while ensuring the eggs were cooked through.
If you’re adding chocolate, I’d recommend either melting it separately and pouring it over the dish when serving, or adding the chocolate after the first five minutes to avoid it catching.
(Image credit: Victoria Woollaston/TechRadar)
Step 1: Mix the eggs and the milk together into a dish or bowl (make sure the dish/bowl fits inside the fryer). You could also use ramekins for mini puddings.
Note:It’s possible to make this pudding in the air fryer basket itself, but it’s messy and cooking time will vary.
Step 2: Sprinkle a pinch of sugar into the milk and egg mix.
Step 3: Tear off chunks of bread and soak them in the milk, egg and sugar mixture. Make sure the bread is completely submerged.
(Image credit: Victoria Woollaston/TechRadar)
Step 4: Sprinkle another pinch of sugar over the dish (you can add more if you have a sweet tooth). I also like to add a pinch of cinnamon at this stage.
Step 5: Place the dish in the air fryer and leave to cook for 15 minutes at 175°C (350°F).
Step 6: Serve with ice cream, melted chocolate, icing sugar – or simply tuck straight in.
(Image credit: Victoria Woollaston/TechRadar)
Air fryer bread pudding recipe verdict
For such a simple mix of ingredients, this dessert is quick to make and tastes delicious. It’s easy to swap out flavors based on your own tastes, and it’s the ideal pudding for those times you don’t have anything else sweet in the house but fancy a treat.
It’s also a great way to use up bread that’s past its best.
Presentation-wise, this pudding isn’t going to win any awards. Plus, you have to make sure you get the correct milk-to-egg ratio to avoid making sweet scrambled eggs.
However, if you want a tasty, quick, affordable and easy after-dinner – or even mid-afternoon – treat, you can’t go wrong with this recipe.
If you’re still sitting on the fence and wondering whether to buy an air fryer, you may want to read our article to decide whether air fryers are worth it?
The biggest football game of the year will be here before we know it. If you will be hosting a Super Bowl party this year, it isn’t a bad idea to start planning early so your menu is guaranteed to be on point.
When it comes to game-day food, the choices are endless, and everyone seems to have their favorites. So, if you’ve got a crowd to please, a big spread of many choices is a must. From creamy dips, hot wings, sandwiches piled high with flavor, crunchy snacks and more, the food is one reason this football tradition is so popular. Now, with the help of your air fryer, hosting a throw down of a game day party just got easier. Here are our 70favorite Super Bowl air fryer recipes!
Related: 50 Budget-Friendly Football Foods
When Is the Super Bowl This Year?
Super Bowl LVII will be played on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. This year, the Fox network will be airing the game across all of its platforms.
Related: 60 Football Finger Foods
What To Make for a Super Bowl Party
When planning a big game day bash, especially for the Super Bowl, variety is key. Plan on buffet style so your guests can keep eating all afternoon/evening long.
To save yourself some time, be sure your menu includes some make-ahead dishes, like dips and veggie trays. When it comes to things that need to be prepared in batches as they run out, the air fryer is the best choice because who wants to be constantly heating up the oven? Plus, you will be cutting down on some of the calories, so everyone can go home feeling a little less guilty about how many plates of food they had!
Related: 34 Healthy Air Fryer Snacks
What Are the Most Popular Super Bowl Foods?
Depending on who you ask, this question could definitely turn into a more heated debate than the game itself. When it comes to what we like to eat while cheering for our favorite team, we take it very seriously, but here are the top ten favorites, ranked!
Chicken wings
Buffalo chicken dip
Spinach artichoke dip
Pizza
Seven-layer dip
Guacamole
Potato skins
Pigs in a blanket
Nachos
Deviled eggs
Related: 50 Best Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes
Air Fryer Recipes for the Super Bowl
The best news? Most of the recipes above can indeed be prepared in your air fryer. Cut down on time, mess, and yes even a few calories by making classic football foods in the air fryer.
Even for recipes that can’t be prepared entirely in the air fryer, parts of it can. For example, did you know you can “boil” eggs in the air fryer? They will peel super easily and make some killer deviled eggs.
Related: 60 Best Kid-Friendly Football Snacks
Can I Use Oil in the Air Fryer?
While the entire point of cooking with an air fryer is to cut down on the need for oil, thus reducing fat and calories, a small amount of oil on certain foods can help retain moisture, give them that golden brown color and make them extra crispy.
Unlike deep frying though, when using oil in the air fryer it is lightly sprayed directly on the food before cooking.
Related: 25 Best Air Fryer French Fry Recipes
Best Air Fryer Super Bowl Recipes
This collection is filled with some of the best game day foods around, and every single one is going to save you time and stress because the air fryer is going to do most of the work for you.
Those big blooming onions you can get at your favorite steak house? Yep, you can make one in the air fryer!
Nobody will be able to keep their hands out of the bowl of party Chex Mix, and they won’t believe it wasn’t baked.
Chicken wings are a must on game day, so there are some extra tasty versions in this collection: buffalo, garlic Parmesan, honey bbq, mango habanero and honey sriracha!
Related: 50 Crock Pot Super Bowl Must-Have Recipes
This year, make sure your Super Bowl celebration is the best one yet with some simple air fryer recipes that are as delicious as they are easy. Save yourself some stress and don’t miss a single first down with these genius ideas.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Jon Ashton
You will never go back to deep frying or baking wings again.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Wings
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Air Fryer Burgers
Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen
With the Super Bowl in February, even those in a cold climate can enjoy a juicy, tasty burger.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Burgers
Air Fryer Cajun-Fried Sweet Pickle Chips
Michelle Fagone
Kick up a traditional fried pickle withe Cajun spices.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Cajun-Fried Sweet Pickle Chips
Air Fryer Tater Tots
Primal Kitchen
Tots that are air fried to the perfect blend of a crispy outside and pillowy center.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Tater Tots
Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Stephanie Manley
Make a batch of these and let everyone top theirs to their liking.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Honey-Sriracha Wings
Parade
Sweet and spicy wings that are crispy and delicious.
Get the recipe: Honey-Sriracha Wings
Air Fryer Steak Fries
Pip and Ebby
Frozen steak fries get crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and are perfect for dipping!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Steak Fries
Air Fryer Turkey and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Pam Beth
Skip the sub sandwich this year and serve this upscale grilled cheese instead.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Turkey and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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We named this machine the best blender overall because it features a slew of preset buttons, comes in multiple colors, includes key accessories and is quieter than other models. It does carry a steep price tag, but for those who can’t imagine a smoothie-less morning, what breaks down to about $1.30 a day over a year seems like a bargain.
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A fantastic deal on a Vitamix blender, the Vitamix 5200 features speed control, a large-capacity container, extra-tough blades that can easily slice through ice and blades fast enough to literally heat up things like soup. See more Vitamix deals here.
During Vitamix’s holiday deals event, you’ll save up to $125 off while supplies last, including on the A2300 SmartPrep Kitchen System. Part of the Ascent Series, it comes with a food processor attachment and includes the motor base, 64-ounce container, tamper, 12-cup work bowl, two food pushers, two reversible slice/shred discs, a multi-use blade, disc storage case, work bowl lid, recipe books and more.
We named this blender the best budget blender on the market since it did a great job at blending everything from soups to smoothies, and it comes with a number of presets, as well as low, medium and high manual settings.
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If you tend to bake a lot at a time, we named this mixer the best for large batches. It has a large stainless steel bowl and a powerful motor that can handle bigger batches and recipes — a must-have especially over the holidays.
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Our pick for the best pressure cooker may cost a bit more than some other models, but it gave us the best results, has the simplest, easiest-to-use interface and even allows you to release steam via app.
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The Ember Mug 2 is a rechargeable stainless steel mug surrounded by a ceramic coating that keeps your drink toasty by creating a convection current in whatever liquid you fill it with. Right now you can save $30 on this convenient everyday device — and never sip on lukewarm coffee again.
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Black Friday food and drink deals
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Having a gathering at your house post-Thanksgiving? Break out your air fryer. Unlike the oven or the microwave, the air fryer gets food crisp in less time. It also gives you a chance to flex your creative skills in the kitchen and try out new recipes. There are so many things that little machine can do. Don’t know what to try first? We’ve selected the five best air fryer snacks for when friends come over. These aren’t your everyday treats, and they’re tested by our team. Our picks: rosemary bagel chips, lemon curd scones, baked herb with ricotta dippers, tahini kale chips, spinach and feta twists, and cauliflower triangles.
Rosemary Bagel Chips
Crisp and thin, these bagel chips pair beautifully with hummus and cheese dip.
Prep + Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Makes: 16-20 servings
Ingredients:
4 plain, poppy seed, sesame seed, or everything bagels
Preheat a 5.3-quart air fryer to 340 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes. Line a tray with parchment paper.
Using a serrated knife, cut the bagels horizontally into slices. If using precut bagels, cut into 4 slices; if using uncut bagels, cut into 5 slices.
Place the bagel slices on the prepared tray. Combine the garlic, chopped rosemary, and oil in a small bowl. Brush the mixture over the bagel slices. Sprinkle with the rosemary leaves and sea salt flakes and season with pepper.
Taking care, lean half the bagel slices up against one another in the air-fryer basket. At 340 degrees Fahrenheit, cook for 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Transfer to a tray to cool. Repeat with the remaining bagel slices.
Other Flavors to Try
Smoky Tomato and Chili: Whisk 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon chilli flakes, and 2 cloves crushed garlic in a small bowl. Whisk in ½ cup extra- virgin olive oil. Brush the mixture over the bagel slices. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt flakes. Continue from step 4.
Salt and Vinegar: Place 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt flakes in a small screw- top jar; shake well to dissolve the salt. Add ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil and shake well to combine. Brush the mixture over the bagel slices. Continue from step 4. Season with extra salt flakes.
Lemon Curd Scones
This buttery, flaky scone with a zing of lemon will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Prep + Cook Time: 35 minutes
Makes: 9 scones
Ingredients:
2 ⅓ cups self-rising flour
⅓ teaspoon baking powder
Pinch fine salt 2 tablespoons sugar
1 ¼ cups buttermilk, plus more to brush
¼ cup lemon curd
Olive oil cooking spray
Jam and whipped cream, to serve
Instructions:
Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar into a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk and lemon curd. Using a flat- blade knife, gently stir until the dough just comes together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Using your hands, knead the mixture briefly. Pat out until the dough is 1 ¼ -inch-thick.
Using a floured cutter, cut 2 ¼ -inch rounds from the dough. Press the scraps of dough together until 1 ¼ -inch-thick. Repeat cutting to get a total of 9 scones. Brush the tops of the scones with extra buttermilk.
Preheat a 7-quart air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes.
Spray the air-fryer basket with cooking spray. Taking care, place the scones, side by side, in the basket. Reset the temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 17 minutes.
Serve the warm scones with jam and cream.
Baked Herb With Ricotta Dippers
There’s nothing quite like a gooey, cheesy dip and fresh pita to go with it.
Prep + Cook Time: 40 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
Ingredients:
2 lavash bread rounds
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
16 ounces ricotta 1 large egg, beaten lightly
⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus extra to serve
¼ teaspoon dried chilli flakes
Extra-virgin olive oil, baby rainbow carrots, radishes, baby cucumbers, and baby gem lettuce, to serve
Instructions:
Preheat a 7-quart air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes.
Brush the lavash with butter and sprinkle with the Italian seasoning.
Taking care, place one of the bread rounds in the air-fryer basket, then place a wire rack on top. At 350 degrees Fahrenheit, cook for 3 minutes or until golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate to cool. Repeat with the remaining bread round. Once cooled, cut the bread rounds into wedges.
Meanwhile, place the ricotta, egg, Parmesan, thyme, and chilli a medium bowl, then season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Divide the mixture between two 10-ounce ovenproof baking dishes.
Taking care, place the dishes in the air-fryer basket. At 350 degrees Fahrenheit, cook for 20 minutes or until the ricotta is golden and set. Remove the dishes from the the air fryer.
Sprinkle the baked ricottas with extra thyme leaves and drizzle with olive oil. Serve warm with the bread wedges, carrots, radishes, cucumbers, and lettuce.
Tahini Kale Chips
Light and full of flavor, kale chips are perfect in the air fryer.
Prep + Cook Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4 servings, or 6 cups
Ingredients:
¼ cup tahini
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon salt flakes
1 bunch green kale, stems removed and discarded
Chilli flakes and sea salt flakes, to serve
Instructions:
Combine the tahini, ground coriander, oil, sesame seeds, and salt flakes in a large bowl. Tear the kale into bite-size pieces and add to the bowl. Using your fingers, rub the tahini mixture into the kale leaves to coat.
Place half the kale leaves in the basket of a 5.3-quart air fryer. Set the temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 10 minutes, turning halfway through, or until the kale leaves are crisp. Transfer the kale chips to a tray to cool. Repeat with the remaining kale leaves.
Sprinkle the kale chips with chilli flakes and sea salt flakes to serve.
Tip: The kale chips will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Spinach and Feta Twists
It’ll be hard for each guests to gobble up just one.
Prep + Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Makes: 24 twists
Ingredients:
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, just thawed
½ cup feta, crumbled
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan
Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions:
Place the spinach in a fine sieve and squeeze out excess liquid. Coarsely chop the spinach, then pat dry between sheets of paper towels.
Place a pastry sheet on a parchment paper–lined tray. Top with half the spinach, half the combined cheeses, and the remaining sheet of pastry. Sprinkle the remaining spinach and cheeses on top. Cut the stack in half and place one half on top of the other; press down firmly. Place the pastry stack in the freezer for 5 minutes to firm up before cutting crosswise into 24 strips. Pinch one end of a strip, then twist from the pinched end to the other end until 8 inches long. Pinch the other end to seal. Repeat twisting with the remaining strips.
Preheat a 5.3-quart air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes.
Taking care, spray the air-fryer basket with oil, then place half the twists in the basket. At 400 degrees Fahrenheit, cook for 5 minutes or until the twists are golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked twists to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with the remaining twists.
Tip: The twists will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Cauliflower Triangles
Stuffed with spiced cauliflower, these triangles would also work as a side to a full meal.
Prep + Cook Time + Cooling Time: 1 hour
Makes: 18 triangles
Ingredients:
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
8 ounces cauliflower, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra to dust
Extra-virgin olive oil cooking spray
⅓ cup feta, crumbled
2 tablespoons roasted chopped almonds
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra leaves, to serve
Preheat a 5.3-quart air fryer to 350 degrees for 3 minutes.
Combine the onion, cauliflower, and garlic in a medium bowl. Combine the spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle the cauliflower mixture with the spices, then spray generously with oil.
Taking care, line the air-fryer basket with parchment paper, then place the cauliflower mixture in the basket. At 350 degrees Fahrenheit, cook for 5 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender.
Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a bowl. Add the feta, almonds, and chopped herbs and stir to combine. Let cool. (Alternatively, spread the mixture out on a tray and place in the freezer to chill for 5 minutes.)
Stack 2 sheets of pastry together, spraying in between the layers with oil. Cut the stacked pastry lengthwise into three strips. Place a heaping tablespoon of cauliflower mixture in the corner of one pastry strip, leaving a ½ -inch border. Fold the opposite corner of the pastry diagonally across the filling to form a triangle; continue folding to the end of the pastry strip, retaining the triangular shape. Place the phyllo triangle, seam-side down, on a tray. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheets, more oil spray, and the cauliflower mixture to make a total of 18 phyllo triangles. Spray the triangles with oil and dust with extra cinnamon.
Place half the phyllo triangles in the air-fryer basket. At 350 degrees Fahrenheit, cook for 20 minutes, turning halfway through, or until the triangles are golden. Transfer the cooked triangles to wire rack. Repeat with the remaining triangles.
Serve the phyllo triangles with lemon wedges and cilantro leaves.
This article originally appeared in our print magazine, Air Fryer Snacks.
