15 Foods That are BETTER in the Air Fryer (and 5 that Aren't)

[@fenderboy68]

You are the best. My wife passed away 2 years ago, bought 2 Cosori's this year, found you and bought your cookbook, fridge magnets and subscribed to Cathy's Video Recipe. You make my life much simpler than firing up the charcoal BBQ for dinner. Thank you Cathy

[@empoweredcooks]

Aw, I am so sorry to hear about your wife! I also lost my mom two years ago... my dad eats dinner at my house weekly (and my sisters feed him each week as well) so he hasn't had to figure out cooking. I am so glad I have been able to help simplify your life! Thanks for sharing that with me! ❤️

[@kyrienthomas1728]

Watching you is a real godsend because I'm a newbie to the air fryer I learnt so much from watching your videos frozen chips in the airfryer are even better than buying from a chippy

[@Mallenaudrix]

My G-pa is an experimental/wonderful cook but still loves his air fryer.

[@kathym7495]

My husband bought me my first air fryer, a 4qt Ninja, yesterday, for my 70th birthday. So far, I am loving it! Your videos are really helpful and on the binge watch list.

[@michelecoit8268]

I cut chunks of red/yellow peppers, potatos, red onion, garlic and Italian sausage (these I cut into thirds), toss with olive oil and spices and roast them up in the air fryer. So quick, little mess and delicious.

[@Jerry-pg6hz]

Small batch bacon is good in air fryer, but for a whole package I flour lightly on parchment paper and use oven. No turning necessary and fat renders well for crispy bacon.

[@TaniaShipman]

Frozen battered food is great in an air fryer/convection oven. Just turn it over half way through cooking and put it on a rack if possible. Fried fish, prawn cocktails, fish cocktails, calamari, onion rings and more come out great if they are already battered and frozen.

[@Banagal]

My daughter just started using air fryers, so I ordered a bunch of Pine & Pepper goodies to surprise her. I also shared this video with her.

[@empoweredcooks]

Oh that is so fun - so nice of you! Thanks for supporting my small business too! :)

[@CherylCochran-bn4qu]

I've had my 2.5 qt AF almost a year. Your videos hands down have taught me a lot, so Thank You 😊 My convection toaster oven is getting jelly cuz I haven't used it as often as before. I can now make perfect Toasted mini cinnamon bagels, fresh homemade potatoes as cottage or french Air Fries, peppers & onions too. Juicy (from frozen) angus beef burger patties, med pink inside, roasted vegs too. Some times I feel like I eat 1 course at a time, reminds me of far east cultures 😊 I do have your wonderful cookbook & my fav from there so far is AF "boiled" Eggs. Gonna try pork loin soon😋& YES, SALMON is da bomb, a little splash of luquid smoke on it takes me to my childhood in Alaska & the way my mom made salmon mmm. Thank you for your continued lessons.

[@tenialeyton9871]

I have 5 air fryers and live alone :) One is a french door AF and I use it for bigger foods or skewers and it also cooks whole chickens and has a rotiserrie function. One is a little 2 qt that is perfect for a couple of hot dogs or heating stuff up, your typical AF. One is a bigger version by Dash that is 2.8. It is okay but not like my smaller one. One is more like a grill that can cook 12" pizzas and cakes and so on. Then I have another 2 qt at my office so I can heat up left overs or cook chicken breast or pork/salmon/steak chunks in it. My friend and I have created our own little kitchen in an empty cubicle with a lunch crock, air fryer and 3 foot fridge hahaha I am new to your channel and will be watching all of your videos.

[@eiyiyiyi]

The only thing I cook in the oven now is a full pan of cookies! I'm thinking of storing my off season clothes in the oven.

[@empoweredcooks]

😲 wow!

[@k9rescuer934]

😂😂😂

[@schumi145gaby2]

I already do that 😂😂😂

[@Jaydit7]

I like to make Sheet Pan style meals in my air fryer, especially in the summer. i find they're a good way to "use what I got" in the fridge/freezer and, since my air fryer is rather large, I can make quite a lot of food with less stress...

[@empoweredcooks]

Agreed!

[@meme5jack]

Salmon, game changer! Never have I ever eaten salmon as delicious as it comes out of the airfryer. Buns, or bread, it sometimes stick to the heat element. I guess the fan does that, doesn't it? I still have to try chicken thighs. It's been 10 months since my son gifted me a Cosori, and I am so happy with it. And so happy I found you when I started using it. You are a genious!!! Thank you. Keep the videos coming!

[@empoweredcooks]

Aw, thank you for your kind words! So glad you're enjoying it!

[@MarkFalsone]

Buy a couple of cooking screen grids. I've got one made of plastic that's rated for food and oven. They're heavy enough to keep things from floating up into the fan. You can also use them as splash guards for other things. You can also buy short metal skewer that fit your model when they're vertical.

[@hazelstalker]

I would never make hamburger patties any other way. With the air fryer they are perfect every time.

[@empoweredcooks]

Yessss!

[@schumi145gaby2]

Nothing beats the Airfryer and the food turns out great 👍 😊

[@jackiewalls8269]

I am new to the air fryer world and your channel and got my cheat sheet yesterday from Amazon and is awesome! It is a lot sturdier than I thought it was going to be and it was the only cheat sheet that told you the internal temperature.

[@ronwillie1780]

I do love you give great ideas to try in the air fryer.. I like 90 percent of people, was just using it for wings but because if your videos I now have done ribs, Italian sausage stuffed mushrooms, Clam strips, potatoes, and more.. Just all around good ideas to try..

[@empoweredcooks]

Awesome!

[@brendahall2865]

I agree 100% with steak in the air fryer! It's restaurant quality! Perfect every time! I'm no longer over/under cooking it on the grill! 😋😋 Also, I love the texture of an air fryer baked potato with crispy skin!

[@empoweredcooks]

YESS! SOO good!

[@monet1055]

Learned so much on this channel! Burgers and steaks are the best in the air fryer! And this is coming from a cattle ranc- her! Use my instant vortex plus air fryer everyday!

[@DangerZone-w6y]

Air Fryer Bacon - definitely Fries - yes Steak - absolutely

[@LorraineSchreiner]

Bacon, frozen fries, baked potato, salmon, catfish, chicken wings are great in my Ninja air fryer. Fresh brocolli not- good burns. Thank you Cathy Lori Schreiner

[@mar4kl]

Fresh mushrooms! Slice or quarter (or leave whole if small), mix with a little oil, balsamic vinegar or red wine, minced garlic, minced onion, maybe a little thyme and black pepper, and air fry at 380F for 20-30 minutes, stirring halfway, depending on how you like them. I like them al dente, so I usually cook them closer to 30 minutes. SO much better than canned! I'll cook up 8 ounces of mushrooms at a time in my 5-quart or 6-quart Gourmia air fryer, and then keep them in the refrigerator to mix into rice or top other dishes like pizza or salmon. Speaking of salmon, skin-on salmon is terrific in the air fryer. use parchment paper (I use a reusable silicone liner) and start your salmon skin side up to put a crisp on it, then turn it at the halfway mark. I'm also the least picky eater in my family, so I like to use my air fryer to make small quantities of foods that the rest of my family won't eat. Without the air fryer, I'd probably never enjoy them, because most of those foods take too long or too much effort to cook by other means. Case in point, last week I made up some of your eggplant parmesan bites.

[@ph11p3540]

I have a Ninja Foodie 4 in 1 indoor grill with air fry and It does all it's features to perfection. That thing is a wonderful tank of an air fryer and super easy to clean. Best part is, no PTFE no stick coating, it's all ceramic coating. I hear nearly all other air fryers use that awful PTFE coating that doesn't last 6 months. You should really try a pork schnitzel in the air fryer. 350 C for 10 mine and you are in schnitzel heaven

[@susancochran2826]

Bacon, chicken thighs, roasted veggies, reheating sourdough pretzels(omgosh), browning a sous vide steak. Chicken thighs was my first airfryer love it. ❤

[@Brightspirit10]

Thanks for the video. How do you prevent the smoke from cooking bacon in AF from released grease?

[@lindad.huether9031]

fried chicken! I roll the pieces in pork rind crumbs and they come out soo crispy and juicy. No oil needed. Cook according to chart. NO pork taste and it's carb free!

[@Wildevis]

I have had my Af for litterally 4 days and am having so much fn=un. Finf=ding your channel has been a blessing, thanks for all the tios and advice

[@empresswb641]

My oven broke after I started using my air fryer. That was four years ago, and I rarely miss it. I have a dual blaze and I use it many times a day. YES!!!!! STEAK IS AWESOME IN THE DUAL BLAZE

[@empoweredcooks]

That is awesome! Four years without an oven... the air fryer is a blessing to you for sure!

[@donaldwesterhazy9333]

Hard boiled eggs in AF are A+ easy. Eggs at room temp. Cook at 260 for 16 min. Let cool, no ice bath. Peel without any difficulty Try it, you wont be sorry.

[@empoweredcooks]

Yes! I have done that!

[@CloudiVist]

13 minutes in a steamer. Less time, perfect peel, eggs direct from the fridge.

[@Cathy1223]

We got the Dreo! My husband loved it! I love it in slow cooker falling apart!

[@quix66hiya22]

Great to know about the fresh broccoli. I thought it was me with my old air fryer. Might try frozen which I typically don’t like because it gets mushy with my new air fryer.

[@anitaholmes6824]

I LOVE chicken wings and turkey wings, my favorite part of the birds!!! Thanks for showing all the things that are possible in the AF.....I enjoy your channel and always learn something new!!!

[@fay3164]

I have a Gormia double door air fryer, do these recipes work the same way?

[@DianeC.]

Hi Cathy!!! Thank You so...much for all these great tips.I have your Cheat-Sheet...it's alot of help for me. I'm always afraid to cook meats in my Air Fryer. Your meats always look really delish...Great Video!!!...🦋

[@empoweredcooks]

Thanks Diane! I am glad you are enjoying the cheat sheet!

[@dog2fit]

Basically the air fryer is suitable for food rich with fat, which broccoli/rice/lean meat, for example, doesn't have. Battered food also has this challenge, however I saw several YT shows battered food from scratch cooked by air fryer, I am not sure it is ture but yes I have my doubts. Great channel, thanks for the great content!

[@dixieman2864]

Another outstanding and very informative video Thank you

[@sbowe4229]

Can I reheat muffins in the air fryer? What setting/temp/time would you suggest?

[@deffikE05]

Thank you for including temps in C 👍

[@empoweredcooks]

You're welcome!

[@tomhorsley6566]

I should try searing a sous vide steak in the air fryer and see how it goes. Tough roasts may not work in air fryer, but are great with sous vide. Seared in cast iron pan, then sous vide overnight and a rump roast comes out with tender juicy slices.

[@tomhorsley6566]

I always burn or under cook (or somehow both) a simple grilled cheese sandwich on the stove top. In the air fryer, they are always absolutely perfect. (OK I ruined one before I got the time and temp right on the 2nd try).

[@shreddder999]

8:15 Love the Instant! It does everything I need!

[@skyemathews8986]

i ordered the pages to show time used for cooking. ordered a time back and has not arrived, hope it is not lost in delivery.

[@karenughoc2849]

I microwave my potato depending on the size of potato less than 10minut. I put it in a special bag for potatoes.

[@brianboru1975]

I just posted a handle melting problem with the Cosori Pro II in your video of that model. I'm posting here as that was an older video and I don't know if you read comments or have the time to read comments from older videos. I won't go into details here but there is a problem with the basket handle melting on the Pro II. I bought mine in January of 2022 and the area that attaches the basket to the handle on my Pro II recently melted off. I thought maybe it was a fluke happening and ordered a replacement off Amazon but then I saw your video about the Cosori recalls and even though you stated the Pro II wasn't recalled I checked Amazon reviews and the basket is a problem. There are multiple reviews with photos of melted handles just like mine. Sadly, I threw away my basket without taking a photo. Just wanted to give you a heads up.

[@BabbetteChoquette-po5hx]

The other night, I wrapped fresh asparagus with bacon and did two bacon baking times, they were delicious!

[@catherine8770]

I agree, the fresh broccoli will burn every time. The salmon made my mouth water. Yummy.

[@adoptsalot]

We love fresh broc, caul, and sprouts in the air fryer!

[@kennisjarvis8105]

Bacon is a must in the Air fryer

[@Come_Lord_Jesus_come8895]

Greek lemon potatoes in the air fryer is the best.

[@empoweredcooks]

Oh that sounds yum!

[@mariegarside8830]

Sounds lovely.

[@k9rescuer934]

I have an air fryer that is okay, however I am thinking of buying a new one preferably one that doesn’t have a plastic type smell. Which one do you recommend? Thanks 😊

[@empoweredcooks]

I have a buying guide that helps you decide. At the end of it I share the best air fryer for different types of situations. You can find that video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaSvp6SIfLdonZY - hope that helps!

[@k9rescuer934]

@ thank you, I will check it out 😊

[@PeteJosephs]

I'm not sure about bacon in the air-fryer. I've tried it 4 times but now I've reverted back to my big old frying-pan method. I still do love my air-fryer though.

[@james95a14]

I do all of these in the air fryer, so freaking good! 😂

[@annaescarrega3959]

I'm so glad I found your videos 😊 your videos help so much. I'll be back. You're the best. Columbia SC

[@paulgutzke348]

Breaded pork chops and chicken, a little spray of oil makes them awesome.

[@empoweredcooks]

Very nice!

[@wondernessful]

Just love your energy❤

[@arlenewaddell]

I love all your ideas, I am slowly going beyond chicken wings and potatoes. You seem to have a beautiful large family…how many air fryers do you need to all sit down together and eat? My go to for more than two people is still the oven or BBQ.

[@empoweredcooks]

If we have everyone home, we usually pull out two air fryers. It depends on what I'm making! Good job expanding your air fryer menu!

[@claudiagarcia3369]

I have a cast iron skillet that's why....I also have a crockpot and a instant but I don't use the instant because I almost burn down the house using a pressure cooker.

[@skyemathews8986]

i am so dyslexic and top on a diabetic one plus 81 but wa told i need this. i bought a instant vortex plus it came yesterday hope i did good. now to get a frend to read book for me.should 9i keep or send back to amazon? pleas help

[@empoweredcooks]

Instant Vortex is a fine air fryer! It isn't my personal favorite, but it will get you the results you want!

[@jaynerausch8375]

Hi, I bought your cookbook and tomorrow I was going to make honey garlic, chicken and veggies. I’m listening to your video now and you clearly say do not cook fresh broccoli in the air fryer in this video. However, on your recipe for the cookbook, you say 2 cups of fresh broccoli florettes. Which is it? I’m confused.

[@empoweredcooks]

Thanks for buying the cookbook! That is one of the first recipes I developed for the air fryer... since the broc is in a marinade, it will be a little better than just cooking them as is. But if you're leary, just sub out the fresh for frozen.

[@marianah5924]

Îmi place ce postezi! Felicitări! Dacă as acea și traducerea in limba româna mi ar place mai mult! Te urmăresc din România!😀

[@samanthamcgahan2066]

I bought my air fryer in an effort to not burn my house down ... best move I ever made!! 😂😂😂

[@peaceLove1988]

😂 So did I ❤

[@empoweredcooks]

😂

[@nobrien1]

I do bacon on a rack on a sheet pan in my gas grill.

[@lh5670]

Pastry - I buy turnover/croissants and put them in the freezer, then re-heat them in the air fryer 350 for @4 mins. Flaky and perfect.

[@empoweredcooks]

Oh you are right! Those are nice and fast in the air fryer!

[@amesstoday]

Thank you for this information.

[@claudiagarcia3369]

Fries absolutely

[@janicearant6407]

Yes on bacon. In the air fryer there’s no undercooked bacon ends.

[@patrickwallen5065]

Brussel sprouts are best in the air fryer.

[@martinmorningstar9724]

Love your videos sweetie. Thank you

[@empoweredcooks]

Aw, thank you!

[@skyemathews8986]

thank you

[@gfyracing7632]

Can you make home rolled egg rolls in the air fryer

[@lisachapman6492]

Yes but I recommend freezing them first. I made some Lumpia before and put them in the airfryer Lumpia is a Filipino style eggrolls. I have not try putting them in airfryer without freezing them first.

[@empoweredcooks]

Yep! I have some videos doing egg rolls. THey are in my older vids from 2021.

[@cars1963]

Considering the size of your family, how come you've never invested in or have demonstrated one of the many air fryer ovens that not only air fry but roasts, bakes, toasts, etc.? I own an Instant Omni Plus and I love it (except for always preheating).

[@empoweredcooks]

I've had a hard time finding one I like! BUT this week I have two I'm unboxing and testing out!

[@phyllistisler3293]

Bacon is perfection in the air fryer. I cut large chunks of fat off it first.

[@Amc933]

How about turkey bacon?

[@phyllistisler3293]

I have never ever made frozen french fries in my air fryer. 😅

[@fabianmckenna8197]

WHAAAAATTTTT........ Grandchildren Saturday tea time we have chicken bites and fries or sausages and fries in fact anything and fries. It's what airfriers were invented for!

[@phyllistisler3293]

@fabianmckenna8197 I am definitely going to have to try it. I always just make my own homemade potatoes in it.

[@claudiagarcia3369]

I dont like my Air Fryer...its big on the outside but the basket is to small....I'm going to get a Cosori soon.

[@empoweredcooks]

Oh bummer! I'm curious - which air fryer do you have?

[@slickvic5162]

Exspecially?

[@lynnhughes]

Pot pies, are much faster in the air fryer

[@claudiagarcia3369]

I have not tried steak in the air fryer

[@l-bird]

I'm new to having an air fryer, so I'm still learning what works, etc. But, the first thing I ever tried was a ribeye steak and it turned out delicious!

[@empoweredcooks]

This video has great tips for steak in the air fryer! kzbin.info/www/bejne/goqaen6ZZs1kpsk

[@joyparus1117]

Which is your favorite air fryer?

[@empoweredcooks]

I have a few different ones that I use for different reasons. My favorite air fryer is the one I have developed in my head! Ha ha! :)

[@justnotg00d]

Yes, I saw your earlier video offering your cheat sheet for free. Now it has a price tag. Oh well.

[@empoweredcooks]

I think you're thinking of my internal temp chart that I offer free. You can get it here: empoweredcooks.com/free-internal-temp-chart

[@ronwillie1780]

Ok well I cooked one steak (NY Strip) in the air fryer and it came out OK... Not bad but no way near a pan seared steak.. It's doable and if you don't eat a lot of steak, it's acceptable. But I woujld not recommend that .

[@brunhilde-claudiakeller6724]

👍

[@ramonnava1077]

It is used a fancy toaster

[@valeriej1254]

Respectfully, it is actually a compact convection oven. Have a good day.

[@heindaddel7074]

FYI: the automated AI audio translation of this video to German is terrible.

[@tkdolphin]

I have tried steaks in an airfryer. the enter was hot and perfectly cooked. The steaks came out tough and chewy. It wasn't the first time, I have cooked steaks several times thinging it might have been the meat. All came out the same. I like my steaks medium rare to medium. Never again. Chicken, hamburger and fish , ock!!!!

[@empoweredcooks]

Bummer! Did you follow the tips I share in this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/goqaen6ZZs1kpsk

[@lym3204]

Sous vide then pan sear is the best for all grades of steak. Cook longer in the water bath with sous vide to make the steak more tender. Same for pork, I like to make the meat more tender with sous vide.

[@tkdolphin]

@@empoweredcooks I normally do the preps you talked about in the beginning of the video and I let it rest at the end. That is standard when cooking a steak on the stove or the grill. I don't eat NY strip steaks. They taste good but there is too much waste from all the gristle. I like a Ribeye now and then but again there is too much fat making it wasteful. That's not cost effective with today's inflationary pricing. Normally I cook a sirloin or a filet. I can make a sirloin melt in my mouth even though it is a tougher piece of meat than the ribeye or the NY strip.

[@kendlefulton7429]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@azizkash286]

Is this just a 11 miniute ad?

[@missmayflower]

No. The whole channel is to help us make best use of our air fryers.

[@sharonholten5007]

I like watching your videos, but you never say what power your air fryer is.

[@1JohnnyCruiser]

Just the facts ma'am. Too much marketing your stuff when I just wanted the food count down list.

[@millybachelin9222]

Mein Airfyer kann nur bis 200 Grad erhitzt werden.

[@fabianmckenna8197]

American so using Fahrenheit 400 rather than Centigrade........

[@davebirkbeck9348]

Can you keep your hands still.

[@isoawe1888]

Had to stop watching. Too much commercial ads

[@jeanjacquesbeaumer4462]

viande trop cuite

[@Telcomvic]

Sorry, I still prefer my bacon cooked in the microwave on paper plates and paper towels. I think it's because any other method (skillet, oven, etc) lets more grease stay on (in?) the bacon.

[@netterfranke43]

Warum redet man von 175 Grad wenn man Kerntemperatur von ca 73 Grad meint, ???? Sehr schlechtes Video.