$5 DINNERS! Air Fryer Meals that are CHEAP, QUICK and EASY in the GOURMIA Air Fryer

[@rod2625]

I have had the Costco 6 qt. Gourmia for over a year. It works great for everything I have cooked from potato hash brown patties, baked biscuits and roasted whole chicken. For your hard to remove tray just bend the feet a tad. Also I purchased an extra tray from Gourmia. This fryer is a great buy!

[@marktassoul7685]

I've had the Gourmia 8 quart air fryer for over a year. Best value I could find and it has performed flawlessly. The bottom tray is held snugly by the silicone "feet" to keep it from scratching the bottom. I never use the tray as I use foil pies pans from pies as a liner. I had a big stack I saved over the years. I also purchased a set of stacking racks for my pressure cooker and use a pie pan and one or two of those racks stacked on top of the pie pan to make "one pan meals". Just make sure the food that can drip is on the bottom. The fryer keeps running after the time to cool it off and to vent entrained oils - stays cleaner longer.

[@empoweredcooks]

Great tip, thank you!

[@brendamaun5455]

I have that same model. Love it!

[@debrataylor2428]

Oh so good to know thanks for that information

[@meganmarie7874]

that is an awesome idea... thank you for sharing!

[@kimplumer2122]

I got this gourmia on sale at Costco for $39.99 and loving it. Thanks for the great recipes and tips.

[@GlitzyFritzy]

I bought a Cosari because of you and I LOVE my airfryer...every day I find something to make in it!

[@mariamhussien6303]

I really love your channel keep going

[@empoweredcooks]

Thank you!

[@barbarao4605]

With the price of groceries (and a lot of other things, unfortunately), you performed some miracles with these recipes. Thank you!!!

[@timothysooknanan3990]

This is a really nice guide for beginners not complicated at all, and most of all cheap! Before I watched this video I did the pizza but without toasting the bread first, it got really soggy but the toppings made up for it, now I will toast the bread a little bit before, thanks!

[@nancypickering8217]

I bought the Gourmia from Costco on a Black Friday special, and it has been great. I cook all messy foods on a piece of aluminum foil and bend the sides up around the food without touching any food for about 0.25 inches, and it takes about one minute to clean up after throwing away the aluminum foil. IF I am cooking, e.g. multiple sandwiches that day, I just reuse the same aluminum foil since it maintains its shape.

[@empoweredcooks]

Nice!

[@RoissyAngel]

That's what I do in my conventional oven Nancy - I like to call them my tin foil little boats. But being single, and with electricity prices going up daily in the UK, I am now looking at buying an air fryer. I am down to two choices - the Gourmia and the Cosori. The basket in the Cosori actually looks dated but people seem to rave about how useful it is, unless the handle snaps off... which seems a tad too common. Sorry, ranting away. Glad that I am not the only one making little 'boats' out of tin foil.

[@martianrobber]

A much needed vid. You have so many great ideas. Beans are such a good nutritious food, and so cheap, more bean based recipes please!

[@madhurikakarala4179]

Cathy, you have taught me sooooo much. love youand your beautiful family. Two tips, add a little corn starch to watery sauces like teriyaki for more of a glaze on your meatballs. Second, microwave whole acorn squash for five minutes. Can do same for kobocha or butternut squash. Becomes easy to cut

[@traceykartchner]

Tip on the cutting mats, the bumpy side is to hold to counter. The smooth side is for cutting.

[@empoweredcooks]

Lol thank you! I just do whatever, but that makes sense! Ha ha! 🤦‍♀️

[@ericl29]

I have that air fryer and it's so easy to use. I have made several meals and reheated some food in it. I have yet to find something I can't cook in it. It's large enough for 4 chicken breats.

[@empoweredcooks]

Yes, very roomy!

[@teresamartinez5004]

Love watching your videos!!! You help so much!!! Thank you!!! ❤

[@empoweredcooks]

Aw, so glad to be able to help!

[@brendamaun5455]

I grabbed one of those instant read thermometers a few months ago. It is so helpful for so many things I make. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@empoweredcooks]

You are so welcome!

[@RC-pf2qi]

I bought a large Cosori as a Christmas present to myself and am just learning how to cook in it. I need to buy your cookbook as it looks like it has good practical recipes.

[@empoweredcooks]

Yes it sure does!

[@freespirit21newyork]

Omg thank you for your videos! I just got a gourmia 6 qt air fryer for Christmas my 1st one! I love it, and looking for tips, so thank you for your channel and videos. This is so helpful

[@empoweredcooks]

Check out these videos if you haven't already. A quick start guide - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqvcY3eQd9GAoq8 and 25 tips and tricks- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWbRpXx9Zc9rosU

[@kimjacobs3538]

I have the 8 quart Gourmia air fryer and love it! Happy to see you testing it out.

[@jameelamaharaj8214]

Hi did yours hv the plastic smell.. If yes how did you get rid of it.. Thanks

[@fredc3543]

Just bought your book. The Gourmia surprised me. Great food fast. It's now a counter-top buddy with my insta-pot. Yum-!

[@GARY-fromOntario]

New subscriber here. Love the content that I have watched. Thank you for making meals easier. Cheers from Ontario 🇨🇦

[@HappinessSparkles]

Prices are crazy and my grocery bill has DOUBLED !!!!!! needed this right now to try and curb our spending 🤦‍♀️I did see Potatoes are super cheap right now $2.99 Canadian for 10lbs

[@empoweredcooks]

Yes! With some intentional planning, you can cut that grocery bill!

[@lisaarmstrong3428]

@@jonboll-LGM try research. You give Trudeau way too much power, try looking into corporate gauging!

[@digitalincometactics9858]

I usually use the basic veggies for stock carrots, onions and celery then sausage and potato! I received and won a gourmia air. fryer at work I wanted to see if it is a good one! Excellent cooking tips. Now prices have doubled but you can still save if you follow a routine

[@arlenerodriguez4314]

Every time I watch one of your Air Fryer recipe videos, I'm SMILING the whole time and so HAPPY by the end, because I learned yet more YUMMY, FAST, AFFORDABLE & EASY recipes. I can appreciate the time and effort that goes into making these. Thanks loads for sharing then with us. Please keep them coming. Arlene

[@empoweredcooks]

Aw thanks so much, Arlene! I appreciate your kind words!

[@donnaduguay7532]

I just bought this air fryer at Costco in Ontario. Thank you for showing this machine

[@chuckmorrison7085]

Just got my first air fryer and can't wait to try your recipes 🇨🇦🤠

[@priyasuppal]

Could you please share recipe for stuffed bell peppers in airfryer? Many thanks!

[@empoweredcooks]

Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKu4f5qufcmnhZI

[@kathrynkrum6514]

I just received my Cosori Dual blaze air fryer . I am taking back my Gormia back to Costco since it rusted . I only had it a little over a month. I love it thank you so much for your great reviews.

[@ladyskye3179]

Love some air fry meatballs. So easy and quick. Thank you. Great ideas!

[@lynnmarsh1227]

I have the Gourmia from Costco and LOVE it!!!

[@karengee7504]

I do not remember the last time i used my stove lol make regular every day meals in all my Air Fryers, all the time and my insta pot for boiling say pasta/rice or anything. Tried the breakfast and taco and oreo bombs so to speak from last video delish. Have a fantastic day everyone.

[@empoweredcooks]

Oh yum yum Karen! Thanks for watching!

[@fisherjohnson4008]

these are such good ideas! definitely going to use these recipes

[@empoweredcooks]

Enjoy!

[@roshidatdere735]

Air fryers are truly life saver. Thanks for sharing this easy and affordable recipe ❤

[@empoweredcooks]

You are so welcome!

[@marinacoertze8622]

Thank you for another inspirational video. With the cost of groceries we all need these ideas. Getting an AF was the best thing I did for myself and my family. I use mine every day and even my dogs are not upset about the beeps anymore!

[@empoweredcooks]

Ha ha! Glad the doggos have adjusted!

[@elenaceleste4363]

I love my Gourmia 8qts. Very Quite and easy to operate. Cool on the outside. ❤️❤️❤️🤠😎

[@Iloveyoursmile]

I’m gonna recreate this. 11:09 really loves her own made dish. 😃

[@gloriabritton1866]

Great looking meals have to try all of these. 👍

[@arlenetanner3049]

Teaching me so much with our air fryer love this❤️☺️☺️☺️☺️🤗

[@empoweredcooks]

Yay!

[@SoCalChoppas]

Glad you made this video, I just bought this air fryer at Costco this past week for $39.00, $10.00 off normal price. So far I like it better than the toaster oven type Cuisinart one it replaced. Great videos! love your energy

[@mark22lee22]

Your new kitchen looks absolutely amazing, I have branched out so much since your first challenge. My AF is used everyday. That AF is cool but i prefer the basket.

[@empoweredcooks]

Aw thanks Mark! And way to keep that challenge momentum going! Woo hoo!

[@gabyzepeda3348]

I bought the Gourmia on sale for 39.99!!! Love it!

[@empoweredcooks]

Amazing! Hope you love it!

[@artkids8338]

Thanks for the nice video. What size parchment paper fits in the 7 qt Gourmia? Was it 7 inch or 9 inch parchment. Thx!❤

[@raeanolson5221]

Love them All so Simple!!!

[@Ts7005]

Thank you so much for all recieps! Have you tried to make pasta in the instant pot? Perhaps would help wen you don’t have a stove… Take care❣️

[@mar4kl]

Thank you for that review! My Father's Day present this year (OK, so I bought it myself, but my wife picked it up at Target for me) was one of your Gourmia air fryer's li'l sisters, the Gourmia GAF556. I actually chose it based on Consumer Reports' favorable review of the larger GAF686 after learning that it has the same control panel and feature set that mine has, but the GAF556 is officially a 5 qt model, which I felt would be more right-sized for my family of 3. As of right now, I've used it twice. The first time was on Father's Day, to make French fries because, well, our daughter loves French fries, and her insistence on making them during the heat of the summer was one of the main reasons I wanted an air fryer. The second time was tonight, when I made chicken schnitzel, which came out beautifully without the mess that skillet or deep frying makes. (For those not familiar, chicken schnitzel is a variation on breaded, fried chicken.) I had plenty of flour & spice mix, egg and bread crumbs left over, and we had about 2/3 of a 1lb salami bullet in the fridge, so, inspired by some of your other videos I've seen, I decided to have some more air fryer fun with it. I sliced up the salami into a dozen 1/2-inch thick slices, breaded 7 of them, came up with temp and time estimates that turned out to be spot on, and made salami schnitzels out of them. They came out very tasty, and my wife came back for seconds even though she had eaten earlier and wasn't hungry. I decided I wanted the rest of the salami grilled, so I used my fryer's Broil function, set the time for 5 minutes and the temperature for 400F, and let 'em cook. I turned them at the halfway mark, but that probably wasn't necessary, my slices were a little thinner than chicken nuggets and there were only 4 of them in the fryer. But it was a good excuse to check and make sure they wouldn't overcook. Your observations about your Gourmia air fryer apply 100% to the GAF556. The basket is harder to pull out than it should be, and that bottom tray, which is the exact same design that mine has, is a little fiddly to put in and certainly hard to take out when the fryer is hot. (I have a silicone oven glove that should allow me to grip it by the center holes to extract it a bit more easily.) But otherwise, the fryer works well, it's very easy to clean, and I'm happy with it so far. Thank you very much for making these videos. They really help me get my creative juices - as well as the food's juices - flowing.

[@empoweredcooks]

Hi Mark, happy father's day! Thank you for taking the time to share this review with us! The chicken and salami schnitzel sounds so tasty. I'm glad you are loving your air fryer :)

[@jimmywu888]

best air fryer channel on youtube, thank you for all your videos!!

[@empoweredcooks]

Thanks for that compliment, Jimmy!

[@missy67]

I have an older Gourmia from Costco - it does stay on even after it says off - i don't know why - maybe to cool down? And the tray on the older one has a metal ring to pull the tray out - wouldn't be a fan if you couldn't pull the tray out easily. Mine also doesn't have a shake reminder, but overall I'm pleased with it. Love your channel!

[@empoweredcooks]

Thanks for the feedback! Yes, someone else said the fan ran to help with cool down.

[@LifeMyWay007]

Any chance getting one of the toaster oven type Air Fryers vs the deep fryer type next time? Yes there are videos of them but I would love to see how you adapt your recipes to both one and two try Air Frying.

[@cj4666]

Yes I agree, I have both of them and would love more recipes ❤

[@FLSiegl]

Thank You🙂

[@micahsmom1883]

Loved this video, these were not new to me recipes but you made me think about using some of the small leftovers that sometimes go to waste in my house.

[@robertmikita5745]

Awesome ideas i have a 4qt I luv it and use it everyday having a problem cooking bone in chicken thighs any suggestions

[@KenshiroBoss]

I had the same Gourmia for 4 months and it failed on me. Glad yours is working well.

[@carlcolvin8320]

I just bought the 8 Quart Corsori Air Fryer so now I have two. One for the main meal the 5.7 Cosori for the side dish. Can you show different ways to cook eggs .

[@juliespencer1164]

Some great air fryer meals. xxx

[@cydkriletich6538]

I want to “roast” baby Yukon Gold potatoes and yellow onions, with, hopefully, all getting caramelized. Do baby potatoes need to be peeled and cut, and how much sooner should they go in before the onions? If I don’t have a recipe, how do I determine what temp, and for how long certain foods should cook? Sorry…I’m a 72 yo non-cook who just got a 3.7 qt. Cosori (red!), and have thus far only used it for reheating. ☺️ But I’m ready to run with this Cosori!! Got your digital cookbook, but also want the hard copy you just showed. Thank you, Cathy! You have really inspired me!! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@DianeC.]

Hi Cathy!!! All your recipes today just look so...tasty. I will be trying them. Saving this and sending it to my children. They will enjoy this. Always liked the pizza 🍕 English Muffins. Going to make that one soon. Just want to say how much I enjoy your wonderful cookbook. Great video my sweet friend!!!...

[@empoweredcooks]

Thanks Diane! You're so sweet!

[@KjSaidSo]

I'm flipping excited! Just found your channel and so excited to share share share you already! 😀 subscribed and watched and liked a 2 videos already! Just found ya 20 minutes ago lol Love your energy!

[@KarenABryant]

Bought your Air Fryer Recipe Cookbook, can't wait for it to get here!!! And always sharing your videos with people!! :)

[@empoweredcooks]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@susanconlin6824]

Bought the cosori. How do u adjust temp when that temp is not available???

[@empoweredcooks]

Just go to the closest temp that you have to choose from.

[@markl2815]

I have learned a lot from you so, firstly, thanks. I do note that there seems to be a hell of a lot of “precooked” or processed food (mostly meats) over there … certainly compared to somewhere like France where you just wouldn’t see anything like that. Is that normal or is it just to show the easy nature of the air fryer ?

[@TheAnonymous006]

Pro tip for the tray, you have to insert it at an angle. It goes in and out flawlessly.

[@topcat2069]

I use a chop stick to remove the tray if it's too hot to touch. Quick wipe and I'm ready for more.

[@brieb777]

Something cool Pro Hime Cooks does with a video of a few recipes, is he keeps one ingredient as a leftover from each meal to make a mystery final dish with all the leftover ingredients. It’s fun and helpful!

[@sandyhilgart3546]

In my Gourmia I have made a whole chicken it turned out great.

[@traciebecker6669]

You can cook pasta in your Instantpot or other brand electric pressure cooker. Add sautéed mushrooms, bell pepper and onions to your sauce as well.

[@nwlady1844]

Really enjoyed this video. Great inexpensive dinners. I am trying to decide on a air flyer. Considering costco gourmia since it is so inexpensive. Bigger than I would like. Appreciate seeing you using it.

[@empoweredcooks]

The Gourmia is a good choice. One thing to think about is that with a bigger air fryer, you'll have more room to cook larger foods- like a rotisserie chicken for example.

[@nwlady1844]

I am cooking for just myself. ....and I do some traveling my in class B motorhome... SMALL! Really would like to find a good smaller one. .Sometimes I do cook a larger meal and freeze the leftovers for a few meals....but.... my little campervan has a small freezer.

[@CrisAnderson27]

Hunt's Spaghetti Sauce is $1/can, and is delicious. I sautee peppers, onions, and mushrooms and add to it. Super cheap, super flavorful, and super easy.

[@dijackson5455]

I have tried many oil spray bottles especially olive oil. Where did you get yours it appears to work very well? Do you have a link you can provide. Everything looks amazing!

[@wendyreynolds6959]

If you take off the little rubber bumpers on the rack it is much easier to get in and out.

[@wildernessman760]

omg that potato looked delicious

[@stephanie2]

Awesome video. Looks all yummy. Your dog is so cute

[@empoweredcooks]

😆 thank you! She is sassy!

[@jamiedriscoll9781]

Was that a dawn dish soap foamer for your oil? Might have to repurpose one for that

[@RacheilAZ]

That’s the model I have - after watching your channel I’m thinking of getting the model you normally use and handing down the Gormia to my daughter.

[@empresswb641]

Great recipes and ideas. I LOVE MY COSORI!!!! So glad I spent the money. I make toast in it all the time, just hit the preheat (400 for 5 min) and it is perfect every time.

[@empoweredcooks]

Amazing!

[@coolimpala71]

looks good hey see about airfryer /oven combo ever test those?

[@singaline123]

You sold me, I am planning to purchase my first 2.2 qt Gourmia air fryer. This is definitely a useful kitchen tool for making side orders. No plans in leaving out the stovetop because fried rice is difficult to cook in a air fryer. 🧐😃

[@danahelms9777]

Thanks for sharing ☺️❤️ I love watching your channel

[@empoweredcooks]

Thank you!

[@danahelms9777]

@@empoweredcooks you're welcome 💞

[@sophiegoosen4094]

I love your channel.

[@empoweredcooks]

Thanks for watching!

[@cal88usa]

I have gotten hooked on your channel. I have an air fryer, but I just bought a cosori. In your cook book are all of the recipes done on the cosori? Thank you and you are awesome!!

[@empoweredcooks]

My recipes are based off the Cosori, yes.

[@playinatlife5778]

Oh Cathy! The perfect kitchen gadget for cooking pasta in the microwave is the Fasta Pasta. $17 on Amazon...and worth it for the time savings alone. Never have to wait for the water to boil ever again! Perfect pasta every time whether you're cooking lasagna noodles or angel hair. P.S. Thanks for showing how to cook baked potatoes in the AF.

[@empoweredcooks]

Woah! Thanks for sharing, I'll have to check it out!

[@gratefultammy]

Right , I can’t wait to make baked potatoes now ! 🎉

[@bridgetclement2968]

I just got something similar to that Gadget from Walmart for $10. Can't wait to Use it. Waiting for Same type of Gadget for RICE.

[@playinatlife5778]

@@bridgetclement2968 For rice I have a Nordic Ware Multipot. 1C rice 1C water...3 min on high then 10 min on 30% power. Perfect every time. I think you could cook rice that way in any pot! The multipot and Fasta Pasta were recommendations from a Dump 'n Go Dinners cookbook.

[@bridgetclement2968]

@@playinatlife5778 Cool. I'm gonna have to look for that Cookbook

[@tanyarogers3979]

where did you get your parchment paper with the holes to fit in the air fryer?

[@empoweredcooks]

Amazon - check it out on my amazon page - airfryertools.com

[@Nershy09]

The Air Fryer is my best friend! We have the Poor Man's Dinner (Sausage Potatoes onion w/ Montreal Steak Seasoning!) once a week lol! Throw an egg over it in the morning if you have leftovers! My Air Fryer died after 2 years. Gormia. So I bought a used on off Market place! Thanks for the ideas! 😋

[@empoweredcooks]

Mmm tasty idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@si99girl]

My Gourmia air fryer handle broke off. I replaced it with the one you have been using it for your demonstrations because the basket is replaceable. Gourmia has no replacements. The motor still works and I keep super gluing it on. I like the Cosourl..

[@ronsamborski6230]

Try Gorilla Glue super glue for plastic. I got it at Lowe’s. Excellent results, should work well for your Gourmia handle.

[@emmahodgkinson6734]

Love the ideas it will be interesting with the prices in Perth W.A.

[@empoweredcooks]

Let me know!

[@Research0digo]

not video related - Hi Emma, I have a good friend who lives south of you, in Gosnels. She told me you have earthquakes there as well (I am in so Cal). I never knew that! :)

[@patpeters6331]

Good ideas as always. 👍

[@empoweredcooks]

Thanks for watching, Pat!

[@robinjones2415]

You can use the instant pot to cook up your pasta

[@empoweredcooks]

I'll have to dig into that more!

[@patriciasweet9102]

Once again good recipes. Now thinking on couple of recipes be great when son pops in from college. Also he will have recipes to add to his book too.

[@empoweredcooks]

Yes for sure

[@tracygoodenough7198]

i have done loads more cooking since i did the airfryer challenge thanks cathy 😀

[@empoweredcooks]

I'm so glad!

[@emmahodgkinson6734]

Loving the shows will try these for sure interesting with the price in Australia

[@empoweredcooks]

Curious to know how much different they are!

[@KetoMama777]

What do you think of the newest version cosori Duel Blaze 6.8 Quart air fryer. Getting ready to purchase one trying to figure out the one you have or this new one. 🤔

[@empoweredcooks]

I have a review coming very soon on the Dual Blaze!

[@kellyk9334]

What is the name of your oil sprayer? I’m learning so much…thank you!

[@empoweredcooks]

My current favorite oil sprayer is a Mistifi oil sprayer, I got it from Amazon - amzn.to/3Msi9m8

[@ethansteiner]

Potatoes are so good in the air fryer!

[@heatherdawn3344]

That air fryer goes on sale in a few days, 10$ off in Costco March coupon book!

[@JRDNGIXX]

Thank you for this video! Exactly what I was looking for. I was on one of your other videos i stumbled on while researching air fryers and was going to ask if you heard of these costco models and what you think about them..and then something told me to look up your other videos before commenting and sure enough landed here. Very informative and useful channel. Just awesome. Subbed!

[@empoweredcooks]

Awesome! Glad to have been helpful!

[@lisafisher1051]

Please let me where do you get your cook book love your recipes on air fryer I got Bella pre series air fryer

[@empoweredcooks]

Hello! YummyAirFryerRecipes.com!

[@couldbecooking]

Nothing beats the air fryer! 😉

[@sowhatsuponthat5289]

What brand are those air fryer parchment thingies? I'd love to get those!

[@empoweredcooks]

You can find them in my Amazon store at airfryertools.com

[@m.adnanlondon]

Hello jope 1hooe u r doing good .please can u tel us abt honest review of dual ninja airfreight.. is it good or taste n all

[@vickiemcleod4760]

Enjoy your channel! I also have the Corsori! I can’t seem to get even 1 medium Hasselback potato to cook through in the time you give for 5. Takes way more time & then ends charred! Any suggestions please! 😊

[@empoweredcooks]

Have you tried parboiling it like I did in this video?

[@vickiemcleod4760]

@@empoweredcooks Thank you! Will try!

[@ThornWolf0609]

Good morning!

[@annawalsh8507]

I’m amazed at how cheap food is there! In Australia turkey mince would be at least $10!! Thanks so much for the air fryer inspiration!!

[@EMVelez]

Food prices vary throughout the states. I can tell you that food is not that cheap in California. She must be in the Midwest or somewhere like that. People don’t typically buy their groceries at Walmart here. I don’t even have a Walmart anywhere near me.

[@denisehadfield7995]

I want to buy your cook book , how can I do this please. Also where did you buy your temp thingy

[@empoweredcooks]

Hi Denise. You can get my cookbook at yummyairfryerrecipes.com and then you can get the temp guide by putting your email in here: bit.ly/air-fryer-tips

[@jasmoni0422]

I have the Gourmia 7 quart from Costco. I love it. I dehydrated orange slices that I used on Christmas tree back in December. I’ve also dehydrated mint.

[@empoweredcooks]

Great ideas, Veronica! Thanks for sharing!

[@spammervocal5127]

Please show more recipes using the gourmia. Where did you get that cookbook recipe is that made for air frying specifically?

[@empoweredcooks]

You can get the cookbook at yummyairfryerrecipes.com