I Filled my Freezer with Snacks for the Upcoming Football Season

[@rainnmoon114]

I'm really grateful for your channel. I used to have cancer, and where I had it, it affected my metabolism and tiredness so now it's very slow and I'm more tired than usual. I've recently decided that I'm going to find ways to be more awake and start working out, and your recipes look so delicious and I appreciate that you don't make healthy food look like trash. I can't wait to try some of your recipes and make a snack city of my own! :D I'm also going to share your channel with my family, some of them are trying to build muscles and I think your channel can help! edit: Also are the vacuum bags reusable?

[@TheMealPrepManual]

So glad to hear that thank you for sharing 🙌🙌

[@t_y8274]

I believe they are reusable, josh has mentioned picking out a few and revacuuming the bag before. I assume it's a bit difficult to really clean completely though

[@lillypatience]

Yes they are reusable and washing them is easy but air drying takes some time. They do stain as well. I had raw carrots in a small bag and realized I needed a bigger bag so I dumped it out and was shocked at how orange the bag was after a couple of minutes.

[@shabushaburo]

Josh, been loving your recipes. Tried the Nashville chicken nuggets for me and my partner and she loved them! But truthfully I just come here to hear you make fun of people who yell at you for saying 'flash freezing'. "imagine introducing these people to the world of homonyms". Gold.

[@UpUpDnDnLtRtLtRtBAStart]

Yes yes yes!!!! Snack City and blending my veggies have saved my budget, appetite, and sugar consumption

[@philknut9573]

Flash freezing & what a drawer!? LOL sure beats trays teetering in the top freezer. Kitchen looks nice. #FinsUp!

[@powderedbacon5635]

I really like your new kitchen…good job on the remodel

[@STICK05]

this channel will save me when i move out in 2-4 years time ❤

[@TheMealPrepManual]

can always start early 👍👍

[@JudiChristopher]

Another EXCELLENT Video... Thank you so much.

[@jamesnguyen7069]

thanks for the invite

[@TheMealPrepManual]

sorry, must have gotten lost in the mail

[@spyrokai]

New kitchen looks amazing

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Thank you, its almost done 😎 Still no appliances yet

[@catche85]

The zwilling is life changing. Not only do I use it for snack city, I store fresh or cut vegetables, raw and deli meats, and anything I need to keep fresh for longer. it works so good and is so easy!!! So thankful for the recommendation!

[@oceanmama2830]

Just ordered my Zwilling starter set and got my free 10 medium bags from your promo code!!! Thank you!!! 🎉

[@TTribe-uj5df]

Another great video. Giving it try next. Just finished up the double brownie oatmeal bake. It’s a game changer. Thank you

[@robertmorrison6727]

New kitchen looks awesome 👌 but the real football season here in the UK started in August mate 😉

[@TheMealPrepManual]

thank you 😎

[@Fudgeey]

This is the reason why I *don't* do snack city lol, that platter you called an "appetizer" would be a meal for one, knowing me.

[@sunsets619]

Ooh… loving your new kitchen!

[@TheMealPrepManual]

thank you 😎

[@Jason-to5cs]

When I get my own house next year, snack city prep day is gonna be my favorite day.

[@MRF2188]

Awsome blog , and by the way I love your kitchen it looks very clean in white 👌

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Thank you 😎

[@billwinter8386]

Kitchen is looking good!

[@froyogumball]

🐬Phins up! i’ll have to make this for next weeks game with my copycat Flanigans sauce!

[@benbaker1977]

now thats a hell of a kitchen worth the wait lol

[@fruitenjoyer4248]

Thank you 😎

[@ZNels36]

Kitchen looks dope keep it up Josh.

[@AlejandroRamirez-rx1py]

A perfect snack to eat while watching the Dolphins pull a comeback win. Nice vid.

[@crossedhydra8827]

Amazing video man! 😄 Now that I'm living with my dad I'm gonna try to make a bunch of these recipes since we have an air fryer now.

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Thank you 😎

[@danimiddleton85]

Dude, you're awesome. Loved this one.

[@-brian--]

this channel is a godsend

[@threepwood0007]

Your snack city ideas have revolutionized my diet tyty

[@TheMealPrepManual]

😎

[@zackarywhite6543]

Yes

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Yes

[@zackarywhite6543]

@@TheMealPrepManual looks great. Thinking about buying some of those freezer bags. My frozen French fries don’t keep long without them.

[@Willow_and_Sage]

Its almost time again!

[@puccimane1017]

Going off on flash freeze deniers never gets old lol.

[@carterworo4467]

My wife is Type 1 Diabetic and Celiac. Can you make a video for some low carb gluten free snacks?

[@notesonriot]

All great and delicious but...did you buy the M&Ms tub...?? XD

[@TheBharad6]

What's the advantage of a Zwilling bag vs a Large Ziploc bag. You say both are fine, so I'm wondering what advantage I'd get by doing the extra flash freezing step + vacuum sealing it vs just putting it in a large ziploc bag right away?

[@ben_burnes]

If you suck most of the air out of the ziploc you're probably fine. The humidity in any air left in the bag will eventually crystalize, which I think is where most "freezer burn" comes from. Also, an advantage of Zwilling is that they pay Josh to talk about it, so I guess that's something :P

[@TheMealPrepManual]

The Zwilling bags are vacuum sealed so you get some extra protection. they are quite a big stronger than a regular zip lock bag. I used regular zip lock bags for years and while they do work fine, the shelf life is less and you have to be okay with more freezer burn. If you just put them straight into a ziplock bag without flash freezing any moisture would crystalize like Ben mentioned

[@bilowik123]

I live for the short roasts sprinkled in

[@Drainbamege]

Are you a Phins fan?! If so I might love this channel even more now.

[@ahnkniel]

Don't think we didn't see that nifty new Zwilling Blender in there :) any link on where to purchase?

[@bobmam784]

Have you made a video of all three tools you use to cook?

[@doctorcoaster]

Mayor Joshy does it again!

[@l.omalley5055]

Me: Josh how many Wusthof utensils do you have? Josh: Yes

[@deranged-4118]

Hockey season for me but good shit!

[@TheMrOhTwo]

just subbed, you had me at snack city

[@Xyno1100]

what air fryer do you use

[@markmclaughlin3277]

I've watched a bunch of these videos but just enjoy watching it rather than actually make it...... Should probably get to that sometime

[@milesparris4045]

Don't forget to mix your buffalo sauce with melted butter.

[@juuuu0]

Is it bad that I've been eating snack city recipes as actual meals these days🤔😆

[@JulesBrunoJjBaggy]

I'm taking these camping 🏕️

[@luish8056]

Very nice.

[@evildonkey20]

loving this Josh. good stuff

[@TheMealPrepManual]

glad you enjoyed 😎

[@Saucerino]

used your bags, THEY ARE SO LARGE and so many!

[@Matt_Sensenmann]

I’m definitely gonna get an air fryer so I can make your recipes

[@Recline17]

How about that dolphin game today

[@TheMealPrepManual]

20-0 on the way

[@Ahrialbaby]

Great late night/anytime snack ideas!

[@j_hj_j]

Awesome recipe. Your voice changed in the midddle of the video oll

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Had to re-record something last minute and the room didn’t have the same acoustics haha

[@jackdiddIey]

You're awesome dude

[@arthurwiniarski9062]

No bonus for Canadians on the freezer bags😔?

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Unfortunately the team that reached out to me to collaborate was US based only 😑

[@silly_wordplay]

How do you clean the vacuum bags?

[@vincentng1781]

Hand wash only and they don’t recommend re-using if you’re storing raw meats.

[@TheMealPrepManual]

I either hand wash with hot soapy water or turn them inside out and place into the dishwasher

[@jamesnguyen7069]

yummy

[@KNIFE1231]

Not having cover plates on your outlets is a big no no especially in the kitchen. Amazing recipes tho

[@BloodSplatterArtist]

heads up, I used the code last time it was on a video and zeilling didn't bother to send the extra bags out with my starter set.

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Send them an email and they should get those out to you, they told me to tell anyone who had trouble with broken bags to reach out to them for replacement so I’d think they’ll get those to you without question 👍

[@sunrise600]

Is snack city actually that much healthier than just buying premade frozen stuff?

[@mollypurcelleasycooking]

those freezer bags are awesome!

[@aloistafadzwa2324]

Hey Josh, love the videos man. May I ask what capacity is your Air Fryer?

[@TheMealPrepManual]

6 quart 👍

[@aloistafadzwa2324]

@@TheMealPrepManual Thanks

[@chocolatewheelchair]

This is so much work

[@TheMealPrepManual]

For sure

[@SzyPaul]

Hey Josh will you give some love to the Canadians and get us a code for extra bags too? You'd have at least 1 person who would use that code

[@mrcx6142]

Love the video! It's not really boneless wings if you're using chicken breast though, is it?

[@TheMealPrepManual]

thats what boneless wings are

[@mrcx6142]

@@TheMealPrepManual I was not aware of that, perhaps due to english not being my native language

[@tiagoguerreiro3419]

@@TheMealPrepManual i always made boneless wings with wings just removing the bone ,iam not from the USA tho .

[@ich9346]

6:25 sad....only for the people in US=(

[@pubcollize]

my boi doesn't have enough likes and subs so he can't afford anything better than a plastic fork

[@allenlee3740]

What’s the difference between “boneless wings” and chicken nuggets

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Nuggets are usually a grind of meat

[@JackieMoss]

The code doesn’t work! 😢

[@TheMealPrepManual]

make sure you have the 7 piece set chosen and the code is "mealprep" all one word. If you are outside of the US it wont work

[@heypeopleitsmatt]

Hey chief Josh, what do we do if we can't buy the vacuum sealed bag ?

[@TheMealPrepManual]

a regular zip top bag can suffice but you have to we extra wary of freezer burn

[@QuentinH-o9x]

Yeah with chicken I’m gonna trust a thermometer over my judgement. Not worth being wrong. Still a great vid/channel

[@gotemfishing2190]

People who have never tasted the ocean 👁️ 👄 👁️

[@DamplyDoo]

You should do a series on the lore of Snack City... You are the mayor, right? 🤔

[@TheMealPrepManual]

I sure am

[@matthiassventoest6800]

now you are trying to get us fat ?? I question your motives with this one.. great video as always

[@rybye1261]

That is not maple syrup :(

[@TheMealPrepManual]

i know its even better!!!

[@nekoDan]

I agree! Great video and so close to perfection. Costco has some great deals on 100% maple syrup. Lasts forever in the fridge.

[@rybye1261]

@@nekoDan 100%! "Table syrup" is no comparison, doesn't even taste at all close to it.

[@CrazyChickenFarmer]

How do you avoid that nasty reheated chicken taste? Because that's the one thing that puts off meal prepping for me. Chicken only tastes good when freshly cooked

[@TheMealPrepManual]

It’s crucial you don’t over cook it. This may be a good topic for a future video, thanks for the idea 😎

[@christopherpitts3729]

Ive been enjoying your channel for the last year, enough to give the Zwilling Vacuum system a try and Im sorry to say its garbage. Assuming you have brand new bags and are vacuuming very dry ingredients that arent a powder its great. Trying to vacuum your left over cornstarch- time to take the sealer apart. Trying to vacuum cooked chicken that's a little too juicy- time to take the sealer apart. Trying to use a bag you've used before- 50% chance it wont be sealed next time you go looking for it in the freezer. I get it, sponsors help pay the bills, so all I ask is you tell their marketing team you are doing your end of the deal and now that people have bought their product they really arent impressed. Watching this video, of all items you've done before, its very clear its an AD for willing, so time to let them know what we think.

[@Deanna0456]

A “cry ass” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffnowak3144]

Chicken nuggets

[@godzlegendz]

Lost me when you brought up handegg

[@jamiedriscoll9781]

When you start to Bread the chicken, it's light out, dark out, light out...

[@TheMealPrepManual]

I made another recipe in between that didn’t turn out so it got cut

[@captain593]

@@TheMealPrepManual much like that chicken

[@leborhal7450]

Your recipes are fire... your knife skills, make me wince. I'm keep expecting to see nine fingers in your next video.

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Nice

[@leborhal7450]

@@TheMealPrepManual Choke up higher on the knife. Instead of keeping your index finger straight, curl it and pinch the the blade between your thumb and your index finger. You essentially want the fattest part of the blade directly under your hand. When cutting something, you want your working material (Chicken, veg, bacon, etc) as close to your working grip as possible. When cutting down, you want to make a forward motion (pushing the knife down and through). The reason chef's knives are curved is so that you can make rocking cuts when mincing things like herbs, garlic, onion, etc. Keep the recipes coming my dude! mind the phalanges.

[@linxxion8247]

It's not that bad.. Left hand tilted about 2cm forwards and he's there.

[@prccap]

In stead of saying flash frozen call it IQF. You aren’t technically doing that either but it is closer to the correct meaning

[@Maxtraxv3]

you keep saying 204c, just say 200c because the converter math is always a little off due to the old system Americans use.

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Yeah but then I’ll say 200C and someone will comment “it’s actually 204C”

[@michaelconover2179]

I love your video's. But, alot of us can't afford an air fryer. Or should I say some of us. I hope you consider the common people in your video's. Some of us live pay check to pay check and love your video's. But, an air fryer we can't afford. Simple sometimes is the most important way for us to consider your video's. I look for more of your video's.

[@CrazyChickenFarmer]

Then cook stews

[@dask7428]

Those are fucking chicken nuggets not boneless wings. Flavor and texture arent even close, must also be dry asf after getting cooked twice and frozen

[@Simple5.0]

People today are so okay with using any made up pronoun they decide to invent that day but give 1 word 2 different meanings and everyone goes ape shit like it doesn’t make any sense.

[@ytchannel1682]

I followed your cilantro lime rice bowl recipe and i'm so sorry but it was the most disgusting thing I ever put in my mouth, the recipe is so bland! I wasted $60 worth of food on it, please update your recipes to be a little more flavorful and professional!

[@TheMealPrepManual]

Sorry to hear that. That recipe currently has a perfect 5 star rating from 11 other raters on the website so I’m not sure what to say

[@asegnomo1]

Yes

[@rd-od6uj]

Yes

[@D33P_33]

Yes