EASY FOODS TO COOK IN AN AIR FRYER

[@jilldiaz7546]

I cooked in my new air fryer on the 2 hottest days we've had this summer. The house stayed cool and so did I, no stress at all. So glad I got one!

[@vickimoore7646]

I have found that it is best to wipe down the inside after every use including the coil on the top...this eliminates any build up.

[@amb2745]

You can buy parchment paper that is shaped in either a square or a circle for your air fryer. This parchment paper has holes in the paper so that you can have air flow in the bottom of the air fryer. Easier than guessing how much parchment paper you need.

[@MyButtercup]

I have cut to shape and put holes in roll type of parchment paper. Easy to do. Dollar store has it generally in stock. They also have boxes individual sheets of parchment paper.

[@sweetpea8684]

I would recommend taking the parchment paper out once you flip them since that side is not doughy they won't stick to the basket and the heat will circulate to make them crispy! Just a thought since I'm still getting use to my air fryer. Thanks for some ideas that I can use mine for.👍

[@marthajanethvidea-vega1532]

great idea.

[@ch2821]

I live in the southwest… the desert. Summer days are HOT! It was 116 degrees yesterday… so my air fryer is my best friend! 😂

[@barbarajohnson7782]

The nice thing about air frying is you can stop it at anytime to check your food. It is amazing. Sausage comes out great. The inner basket is top rack safe in your dishwasher. I do not put the outer part of the basket in the dishwasher, I wash it by hand. Have fun.

[@gailremp8389]

Fr what it's worth Miss Barbara, if you just put basket back in when it's turned off let it cool down a little and put some of your soapy hot water into the basket where it covers everything push it back and let it sit, in a little bit it's all nice and ready to be washed. Every time you put one of these parts in the dishwasher it just chips away a little bit of something. And it's so easy to wash and be ready to go when u let it soak... I had the gourmia that I bought at Costco... previous to that I bought a fancy dancy Cuisinart that died. So I don't buy fancy dancy Cuisinart anymore. But I never put any of the parts into a dishwasher. It's just asking to shorten the life by so much. So on that happy note, I hope you have a blessed week. Stay safe. And all that good stuff we say to each other. Peace and blessings

[@kaykirby3208]

You can use the basket without the Parchment paper that way you don't have to flip because it cooks on both sides First time watching enjoyed the video very much

[@emmacolon9531]

I never use the parchment paper i use the spray come for air frier.

[@beverleymassey9607]

I use my air fryer so often and love it! I don’t have to flip biscuits, rolls, etc and they cook perfectly. I don’t use the parchment though. Maybe that’s why. The parchment covers the holes blocking the air flow.

[@lindamercantini5731]

Beverly Massey, we found vented liners on Amazon, also helps with clean-up.

[@georgesmith7988]

Your time and temperature intuition is so spot on. I love your videos.

[@martyatkisson381]

Nice job but do not use paper unless you put holes in it. You can purchase special paper from Amazon. Just to get a good cooking flow😃

[@joannaprevost426]

I love my air fryer ! I have the Big Boss Glass one. I don't have to turn anything. It should Brown on both sides, maybe you shouldn't use the parchment paper. Pillsbury rolls should take around 8 min total and no turning

[@reginahall4846]

I finally got a air fryer for Christmas and love it. I'm still getting use to it but so far so good. Hope you enjoy yours.

[@deniseferguson228]

Once again you did an awesome job and all food looked great. But u need to get rid of paper. If ur afraid sticking will happen spray your pan. Then put food in. Great video. Can't wait for more.

[@djterry1218]

Thanks for taking the time to show us. I do not have an air fryer but that looks like a handy appliance to have.

[@mariahgutierrez4481]

My favorite thing to use it for is "quick-roasting" my veggies, I like to blend them and make mexican food and sauces! Really cuts labor in half.

[@maitrayee22]

Hi Vanessa, Excellent video ! Look forward to see more. Enjoy your AF ! They are brilliant. Thank you.

[@suecathcart4687]

so pleased you have one - I just got one about 2 weeks ago and am struggling to find decent videos from people I love to watch .... like you - thanks

[@LifebyVanessa]

I can’t wait to start using it more and sharing with everyone 😊

[@lorriehernandez469]

I wanted to congratulate you on your weight loss. Thanks for sharing your air fryer meals. I love mine and I use mine almost every day.

[@LifebyVanessa]

Thank you 😊

[@milesobrien2694]

The principal for air fryers is air circulation. That's why there are holes in the bottom of the basket. Putting parchment paper down stops the air from circulating. It is also why you shouldn't overload the basket. That's why the crescent rolls didn't cook properly. You can get a rack to fit your basket and stack that way, allowing the air to circulate better.

[@michellehale8962]

Not sure parchment paper up the sides is helping you! (You can trim it to pan size and even punch holes in it.) Air fryer will circulate hot air better on all sides so you don’t have to turn biscuits over.

[@angeleay3067]

Air fryer is amazing i take frozen chicken still frozen spritz with oil and sprinkle with seasoning on one side 400 for 30 to 40 min half way flip and put some more seasoning. Game changer for me and my family

[@LifebyVanessa]

I can’t wait to try more foods in it!

[@Carol29669]

Hi Vanessa, I would definitely like to see more Air Fryer videos. I have the same model as you, and it's awesome (mine is UK type with C instead of F but converting the temperature isn't too difficult). I wish we could get biscuits and rolls in the cans here in the UK as easily, I would love to try them out for my family. I'm not too great on my feet most days, but the Air Fryer has made cooking a few things so much easier for, and even my husband can cook his own bacon now, lol, and being able to connect it to my phone I can let my daughter put in her own bacon too and just set the time and temperature for super crispy bacon (I love it crispy too). Thank you for sharing this, I really look forward to seeing some more videos in the coming months if you are able to, I really don't know how we've managed without one for so long.

[@debbys-abqnm4537]

Thanks to guys like you, "LemonadeMom", people like us out here in TV land may learn something new. I appreciate guys that present videos even when the guys are women!

[@sandieedward993]

I tried coconut shrimp in my ninja and put Reynolds wrap into the bottom of the pan, then the rack was placed back into the basket then sprinzered them with olive oil following air fryer instructions and they were best ever ate....

[@BambiCole]

Thank you for sharing your first experience with us. I can see the advantage it will be for you and the need to play around to see what works and how it works. I will be looking forward to your next video until then please take care and God bless!

[@flipNJ76]

Great ideas! We use our so much in the summer so we dont have the oven heat up the house. Winter we prefer the oven to bake things like fries, rolls etc to get the extra warmth from the oven up here in the chilly Northeast. 🤗

[@sheilacrace7839]

Just got an air fryer and looking for hints/recipes Eric Thx for sharing

[@naheiselman]

Love love loved this video! I have had an air fryer for sometime now but never tried the biscuits or cinnamon rolls! Game changer right! Thanks Vanessa!

[@Herschel1738]

Suggestion: When you are flipping or shaking the food half way through cooking, set the fryer for the WHOLE cook time. When you pull out the basket half way through to shake, it pauses the time & resumes cooking when you push it back in. This saves you from resetting the temp & time. This "time pause" & the "auto shutoff" are things I like about an airfryer over an oven. Check to see if your airfryer has a setting that does this - mine has a "Frozen Food" setting that automatically pauses & beeps to tell you it's time to shake.

[@patriciathibeault5267]

What type of air fryer do you have?

[@sueallen952]

Just a heads up check your kitchen top, mine was RED hot so I bought a heatproof mat to stand it on while cooking

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

I’ve been cooking in air fryers since 2019. I had a basket type first and it broke in 4 months. I waited a couple of months to buy another and I decided to get a larger one and a toaster type - I have the Power XL 6 Quart Air Fryer Oven. A few months ago the door handle broke off and they wouldn’t fix it or replace it but the oven still works well. I use a fork to open it. I love how it cooks though. I use it every day for something or other. I made air fried fish in it today 400 degrees for 8 minutes was perfect. I flipped the fish halfway through. I used it in fish tacos tonight. Why didn’t you spray the foods with cooking spray before you cooked them? I always use my Misto sprayer and I spray them with a bit of oil and it helps everything brown better. Get yourself a good air fryer cookbook such as the Skinnytaste book, or Air Fry Everything by Meredith Lawrence or the new Essential Air Fryer Cookbook and you will never use your oven again!

[@LifebyVanessa]

I’m definitely late to the game but excited to really get into using mine! So sorry you’ve had issues with yours 🙁

[@vanessad5719]

I'm not sure which one to buy? But I'm for sure buying it, so thanks for the video.

[@TheMtggrl]

I have a brand new air-fryer sitting in its shipping box on my floor right now, haven't opened it because I'm sick, but we will have it open hopefully by the weekend, cannot wait to try it out. So happy you have one too, would love to see you make some chicken wings in the air-fryer. Thanks for sharing today Vanessa.

[@LifebyVanessa]

Hope you feel better soon!

[@daphnemiller5910]

I have two of the basket type air fryers and also have the Ninja Foodi Grill. I much prefer using the Ninja Foodi Grill. It's wonderful.

[@nelliejones6779]

Thank you for sharing , I am a beginner

[@MetalScrappinChick]

I have only used my air fryer for a few things up until the other day. Then I made steak and it was so good that I made it again tonight! It was the juiciest steak I've ever had ☺

[@lisatomas3699]

Thanks for sharing I just got one for Christmas

[@cathydee8401]

I have a question about the use of parchment paper. If you spray cooking oil in the basket and cook the biscuits, will they cook on both sides at once. That would eliminate the turning over mid point. New at this air frying.

[@suzyq_lasvegas4536]

I’ve cooked a rotisserie chicken in my air fryer. It took about an hour and I flipped it three times. I had to keep checking the internal temp and make sure it stopped dripping blood. Tasted great, but took a lot of baby sitting.

[@marthajanethvidea-vega1532]

I have a different brand but it is an air fryer. to me this is a game changer and absolutely love it.

[@jenbowling]

Thanks for sharing! I would love to see some meat dishes if you are up for it. I’ve done pork chops in mine and they turned out delicious 😋

[@gailremp8389]

If I'm going to cook something at 350° or the 400°. On my gourmia I just press the start button and it starts to do the pre-heat. If you're not ready to put stuff in when it beeps to tell you to do it it's not like a crisis. You don't have to throw the food in there the second it beeps. On mine it beeps five times. If I'm not ready I just ignore it. Then when I'm ready I put it in and I adjust the time. At first when I got I thought I had to have it in there or I was in trouble but you're not. It's very very easy to use. It's almost too easy to use sometimes. And I like the concept of being able to adjust up in the time or down in the temperature. Costco has some really great vegetable spring rolls that they sell frozen. 50 of them for $9.99. The air fryer recipe on the actual box says 350° for eight minutes. Well, in my particular enjoyment level, I am not cooking them with the preheat and then at 375° for 13 minutes. And at about 11 minutes, I flip them over. And they come out crispy and yummy. So you learn what works best for you. But I used to freak if I didn't have my food ready to go in right then. Weird. Conditioning is an interesting thing. Peace and blessings everywhere

[@patsyhelms1102]

Please order the parchment paper rounds or squares From Amazon. It makes it so easy and it is not Recommended to use sprays as they contain ingredients Which causes a build up on the basket. The parchments are cheap

[@carlaradke4066]

This spray does NOT have propellants in it so is safe to use.

[@nancyletteer3170]

So funny this came up. I just ordered an air fryer from bed bath and beyond it should be here Monday. Much smaller than yours its only 2.75 its just me as I've told you before so it should be fine for me.

[@ch2821]

I’m single… mine is 2.75 as well and it’s just perfect! My friend and her hubby have the same… they say it’s the perfect size for them too!

[@lj4997]

FYI... to remove the basket assembly from the base unit you only need to pull it out. You are pushing the basket release guard as if it is needed to remove the basket assembly from the main unit. That clear (see thru) plastic piece is used to prevent people from accidentally pressing the basket release button, which would be extremely dangerous. I know, hard habit to break.

[@milesobrien2694]

The clear piece is for leverage. That way you don't need to use wo hands, one to steady the air fryer and the other to pull the basket out.

[@keioshabrice6984]

I live in Houston and you totally make me realize I need a air fryer for the summer months / great vid Vanessa 👍

[@LifebyVanessa]

Thanks!

[@macgirl6248]

Thank you for this video. A lot of good ideas for the air frier I never would have thought of. 🍋 love the taco 🌮 shell idea.

[@christiensgarden3325]

Fantastic video..totally want more recipes

[@LifebyVanessa]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@Painter931]

You video is very good. I have to tell you that baking biscuits in air fryer is possible with excellent results. You have to bake temp and approximate time that it says on package of biscuits. You don't have to spray basket biscuit is already prepared in packaging in factory. You shouldn't keep opening air fryer basket the heat escapes. You wouldn't open and oven door if you were baking a cake. So same for air fryer. Set timer shorter than what temp shows on package of biscuits though. I baked 5 biscuits 350 F degrees and I set timer 8 min. I didn't have to turn biscuit. Biscuits were totally cooked inside and beautiful brown color outside. They tasted like fresh bread out of oven. I believe the instructions on package are important we can't just make up a temperature or time to cook. You must follow recipe on box at least close to the instructions. You won't have to open door every 2 min. Don't worry they won't burn.😊

[@basiliagonsalves6402]

Good presentation. Just want to tell you that I boil eggs I mean I air fry the eggs right from my fridge. I cook it it on 112 degrees to 115 degrees for 12 to 15 mins and any number of eggs. pre heating is not required.

[@JolieUTU]

I would love to get an air fryer. Thanks for demonstrating!

[@gail8134]

Nice job! Yes the air fryer is great in the summer or snack time!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Love all of your videos and your family. Great video. I'm definitely going to check out this air fryer. My brother and sister-in-law got us for Christmas and it's too small but I love how this one is set up. Thanks for sharing.

[@LifebyVanessa]

Thanks so much ❤️ I love how big this one is. It has a lot of extra functions I didn’t go over but as I use it I’ll be sharing more.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@LifebyVanessa you're welcome. Ok great. I'm definitely going to check this one out. The one we got is a small one and it has a knob you turn.

[@buttermilkcream4570]

Thanks for the Video! How do you know what temps & time to start with? Did you get a cookbook or did you google receipes or watch video's? On cooking the bacon....did all the grease evaporate or was it at the bottom and was there alot of grease there? Do the crescent rolls again for us...reading people are saying do not use paper! Keep doing Video's like this.....HuGs 💗

[@anotherway875]

It seems to me that using the parchment paper defeats the purpose of the convection function of the air fryer. I would like to see you do the rolls, biscuits, and croissants, directly in the basket, to see if the hot air from the bottom cooks and browns without flipping. Great video.

[@lindapetrongolo3478]

Maybe. Brush the crescent rolls with some butter and put in air fryer

[@hotdrumchick]

Let's get an update on how it's working now. I have read reviews on how the coating comes off the basket, etc.

[@finnomara4148]

Don't use spray oil with propellants as they damage the noon stick surface. Just use regular avocado oil in a squirty bottle and spray on food

[@daphnemiller5910]

"not waiting for the oven to come to pressure" -- when doing the pizza rolls -- All these appliances we use can get confusing sometimes 😀

[@LifebyVanessa]

Lol, I totally didn’t catch that when editing 🤣 I definitely use my instant pot the most!

[@pameagles533]

Loved this vid, I've had my air fryer for a while now and just love it, mine has a rotisserie Plus a chip basket that turns, just awesome! Love your ideas keep them coming!! I will say I've not used parchment paper in mine, simply don't need it!

[@ginger-cathousecreations4315]

I am wondering if your bacon overcooked because you pre-heated to 400^ but the pre-set was 360^. What do you think?

[@gloriapeel6887]

Thanks for sharing! Looks pretty easy!

[@LifebyVanessa]

It was so easy!

[@courtneycaldwell5446]

Yes more recipes using the air fyer please and thank you

[@lj4997]

Also, using parchment paper prevents the air fryer from circulating the hot air the the bottom side of the food.

[@patricadyson778]

What I love about air fryer is no grease.

[@barbarajohnson7782]

Thanks Vanessa for the great ideas! I just upgraded my egg shaped Cook’s Essentials Air Fryer to the new Ninja Foodi 8 in 1 Air Fryer counter top oven. So I am excited for this to arrive so I am looking forward to this video!

[@patwagner2803]

Thank You for the demonstration and I would like for You to try and cook some chicken thighs or New York strips. Thanks again for Your advice and demonstrations. Because of Your suggestions I started following Your blog.

[@nancysnyder8301]

Perhaps lightly butter the top of the rolls the second cook around!!

[@chrissy212e]

Very helpful review for people looking into buying one of these thank u😆

[@jackwebb5917]

I was drooling at the bacon!!!

[@judymcfadden3577]

I just subscribed because I also bought one. I tried salmon, which was scary. I followed a video, and it came our really good, except I had to cook my salmon longer. I am learning a lot from your vlog, too. Definitely cinnamon rolls are next!!!

[@deniseferguson228]

I make rolls in mine and never use paper. That way u don't have to turn over and cook again. The air will circulate better with no paper.

[@joannaprevost426]

Yep, me too ! I just replied to her , maybe you shouldn't use the paper. I never have to turn mine, hence Air fryer / circulation / cooks without turning.

[@deenegron6328]

you beat me to it

[@vickimoore7646]

Me too. I cook my homemade biscuits all the time...no parchment paper nor do I spray the basket. They never stick and they don't need to be turned. I think you might have been happier with the crescent rolls if you had cooked them at a higher temperature.

[@nancygibson2659]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@sandrakenslow9540]

I just bought one too.

[@stephanelavigueur7297]

When using parchment paper need to make hole in the bottom and not up the sides of the basket for ventilation

[@josepheller8395]

How do you figure your temps and cooking time?

[@ashleyvancamp4383]

I've had mine for almost a year & I have made some awesome things! Fries, hash browns (rounds), & even fresh potato wedges! I also made mozzarella sticks for the first time recently & they were amazing! I make pizza rolls @ 400 for 6-7 min, shaking them halfway through. My air fryer is similar & a very big one, but I put foil between the bottom & the basket. I haven't used parchment paper, but that's a great idea. I don't recommend using cooking spray in the basket because it does get sticky & yucky! I hate cleaning it. But I will try using parchment paper & hope that helps!

[@cookingwell3753]

Ashley Van Camp hi 👋 I think the spray helps them to cook better.. certainly helps with browning .. I use the fry light.. just a suggestion.. have a good day 😃

[@ashleyvancamp4383]

@@cookingwell3753 thanks! 😊 I do always use cooking spray, I just hate the sticky residue. 😝 I just made some hash browns & halfway through I noticed using parchment paper definitely affected the cooking time so I removed it for the remaining half. I have a cosori air fryer & it's amazing!

[@cookingwell3753]

Ashley Van Camp I live in uk so not sure what model that is mine is a swan but it’s ok.. have you ever put foil in it.? 🙃

[@ashleyvancamp4383]

@@cookingwell3753 yes, I put foil in the bottom part & then put the basket on top. It hasn't affected my cooking time so far. Just the basket gets that sticky residue from cooking spray, the bottom stays pretty clean

[@tammijaje6959]

Maybe not using parchment paper so the air can circulate and 4 at time so not touching. Thanx for the video. I really liked it!

[@cameronmcbroom]

The crescent rolls would be better not flipped over until they are just about done, maybe the last 2 minutes so they have a chance to puff up and not deflate by flipping them halfway. I love my air fryer, it definitely is so much better than heating up the house in the summer. Summers in NC are so awful

[@grammydar3358]

I just subscribed I got my air fryer yesterday so excited to try it. I'm glad I cam across your video. How did you calculate the time change for the pizza rolls and the rolls?

[@elainelane5998]

I don't have an air fryer yet. Found this informative but, would liked to have how you cleaned unit after doing the bacon.

[@margaretr.4427]

I was wondering the same thing! I was thinking maybe foil on that bottom layer to hold the grease, but don't know if you can use foil in an air fryer

[@Thatgirl-g6k]

This is an older video and I’m Just catching up but they have parchment paper specifically for the air fryer with holes or you could cut to size and poke holes in your paper in a pinch but needs the air circulation to cook or so I keep hearing..as I said I’m just catching up with the times. Amazon sells air fryer sized parchment paper. My store sells something like it by the air fryers. I heard that the reusable ones stick to it unfortunately.

[@laurawilliams1991]

This was a fantastic video. Thank you so much.

[@LifebyVanessa]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@maureenhealy4907]

Thank you. This was very helpful.

[@lindawalker2988]

Hello just found you I love this video I wondered about the biscuits thank you do you know how frozen potato wedges would work.

[@mimistans7715]

I just to know how you know temperature to set it for the crescent rolls?

[@sueallen952]

The 360 is the temp for the setting youve set it on,

[@ANGELSURS]

I never knew avocado oil spray existed until I encountered this video; )

[@rogerdale1883]

In Australia we do not have those tins of rolls,i have never seen those here.

[@lindacothran8906]

I didn't know you can put ten foil in air fryer...Thanks for sharing..

[@jackierust5105]

The best video I have seen. Thx

[@sandrasealy7411]

Great video..can u make brownies by taking out crisper basket?

[@markrochford897]

Make sure you put your basket on a wooden heat resistant chopping board to save your counter

[@vyonnezahner4637]

I want to cook 2 chicken thighs with bone in and some asparagus. Any recommendations?

[@mommac4374]

Enjoy air frying you will love it

[@doriskenner5411]

These are great ideas! I like your Air fryer it is nice that it's smaller than what l have and l like how easy it is to use. I have the Instant Pot Duo Crisp. I enjoy using it but the air fryer lid is a bit heavy. So l might consider getting a smaller air fryer. Thank you for your ideas l will definitely try cooking taco shells and biscuits in my air fryer. I would love to see you air fry some chicken wings. 😀

[@sueallen952]

Air fryers don't have lids, they have drawers

[@nancyletteer3170]

I was never really interested in an air fryer. But now after seeing the things you did I am really curious. Have you tried french fries or tater tots etc? I'm wondering if they got crispy if you did. Thanks for showing this it was really interesting and has changed my mind about possibly looking into purchasing one.

[@LifebyVanessa]

Haven’t tried fries yet but definitely will.

[@ashleyvancamp4383]

Fries & tater tots come out amazing! I have a large air fryer, they cook about 18-24 min @ 380 F (depending how much I'm making) & my fryer has me shake it halfway through cooking time.

[@nancyletteer3170]

@@ashleyvancamp4383 thank you

[@kellyberes7835]

Ya so weird I was just telling my husband that I so want a air fryer since my birthday is February ya so I’m so hoping to get one your awesome for doing these

[@Doveivory]

Kelly Beres did you ever get it?

[@kellyberes7835]

Adrianna Glows ya I did get it I like it but I wish I new some other things to air fry in it besides 🍟 and crispy chicken 🐔 I’ve done a few veggies in it and they came out good it’s a learning process with the right times and stuff but I like it ...o and I’m your new subscriber..you go girlfriend o and thanks for asking.

[@barbarajohnson7782]

Congratulations on the air fryer! You and Mark will love it. It’s a lot healthier way to cook. I have had mine for almost 2 years and especially in the Summer time! Even though I live in MI and our Summers are not as hot as your, I live in a 2nd floor condo with sky lights and it’s super hot so I appreciate any way to cook without turning on the oven. Also we are not allowed grills in our condo complex and this air fryer does meats just like an outdoor grill. I just a Google recipes when I want to cook something. Steak comes out awesome! Better then any Steak House, you and Mark have to try it and make hamburgers for the kids. You will love it!

[@LifebyVanessa]

I’ve got a few steaks in the freezer so will definitely try that out!

[@larryvickimarzean4868]

Raise your temp to 325 for your crescents

[@tjames505]

Just recently got a ninja foodi and I love it!

[@KsoPlans]

There is only me at home but I thought I would share that I have warmed bagels, garlic bread slices and all of the vegan/vegetarian frozen patties e.g. gardein chicken, fake fish products. Even hash browns and Bubble ‘n’ Squeak patties (birds eye brand) work well too.