New Air Fryer? 10 of THE BEST and 3 of THE WORST Foods to Make in Your Air Fryer

[@marciaz5346]

I love that you involve your kids and that you are teaching the older kids to cook. Skills that will serve them well for the rest of their lives. 👍🏻

[@bethjeans3780]

For air fryer newbies, I chose my air fryer based on Kathy’s reviews, and my first air fryer recipes were all from her videos. Later I bought another air fryer (Cosori Dual Blaze), again partially based on her review. Learn and enjoy-she makes it easy!

[@empoweredcooks]

Thanks for sharing!

[@61mikid]

Ditto, here!

[@buddhamus]

Great video. This should be mandatory viewing for anyone new to their air fryer.

[@babyface45]

I just can not thank you enough for these videos but, I will thank you by buying your cookbook! I have a very food picky teenage son and getting him involved in cooking, especially with the air fryer, has really opened him up to trying new and different foods. I got the idea from you cooking with Logan and now my son and I look forward to your videos. Thank you again and I hope 2023 is full of blessings for you and your family.

[@empoweredcooks]

Aw, thank you so much! THat makes me so happy to hear! I will share this with Logan as well. I agree - the air fryer makes it easier to bring kids into the kitchen! Blessings to you as well! ❤️

[@ymarkone]

Congratulations! So many young people these days (yes, I'm old now!) have no idea how to cook. It's one of those subjects that I think should be required in school. I was lucky in that both my parents worked and my sister was in high school, while I was in middle school. I was the first one home, so there would be a menu and instructions on the fridge and I would put the dinner on. When my sister came home she'd check to make sure everything was okay. About a month later she stopped checking! I must have been the only 13 year old boy who was excited that he'd gotten an electric wok for his birthday. One of the best "gifts" you can ever give your child is the knowledge and experience that they can use to take care of themselves. Cooking is high on this list as it's not terribly difficult and can save you lots of money. After all it's always easier to make it yourself than to go to a restaurant. And if you teach him how to make his own "fast food" from scratch (rather than frozen bags of stuff) he will even eat better and can adjust the flavor to his liking. Congratulations again!

[@babyface45]

@@ymarkone Awww! TY! I'm grateful I had parents who taught me life skills, so I'm happy to pass it on to my son.

[@RitzySpiritual]

Brilliant cooking, and recipes. Involving kids is so heartwarming too. One point to note- You should always wash rice before cooking it. It usually comes polished.

[@joanrichardson5055]

It's so fun to watch your darling kids help.

[@yarning4asmile]

My favorite air fryer accessory is the precut parchment you showed in one of your videos, seriously those have become a household staple!

[@empoweredcooks]

YES those are a must!

[@SimpleLife365]

Yes!! And also there are boxes of foil sheets you can pick up for cheap at dollar stores that are great for burgers, bacon, chicken, etc.

[@dawn4999]

You make great videos! I just received my FIRST air fryer for Christmas and I cannot wait to use it! I haven’t used it yet because I have been “under the weather” and I have been binging on your KZbin videos for 3 days now and they are all fabulous! I also appreciate this video and the best and “worst” foods to make in an air fryer. I cannot wait to try your recipes! And your children are precious. It looks like they really enjoy learning to cook and being a part of your videos! I admire you for being a great mom too! ❤ Best to you and your family for 2024 and I look forward to more of your awesome videos!

[@maureensmith4993]

Your kids are adorable, and helpful.

[@classixuk]

Came here looking for airfryer recipes. Ended up watching an amazing relationship between a fantastic Mother and her kids. The recipes and tips were great, but the way you encourage and uplift your kids was even more amazing. God bless you. Shalom. 😍

[@terryhopkins2750]

Great recipes and I love your family involvement. I use a Barn Door style airfryer made in Belgium and it cooks cakes quite well. Whole chickens, roasts - and I'm a bachelor. I never use to cook a whole roast chicken or Pork with crackling. Now I can. I love my Airfyer.

[@cindychurch925]

Omg. Your handsome helper was amazing. So adorable. Love your videos, but I really enjoyed his narrative and expressions

[@beatricestrang2129]

I love your helper. It's important to teach them early. He done great!

[@chrizzis77]

I realized half way in that I was drooling so I thought you deserved a thumbs up. I should also note that your videos and content is amazing. Thanks for all the work you do for us while still being a mom and wife. Not an easy job.

[@StellaDuchessofLondon]

For grilled sandwiches, I like to melt butter with a pinch of garlic powder then brush it on the bread. So good!

[@lindahoulihan1564]

What an adorable helper

[@ymarkone]

Okay, the holiday season is over, but one of the things that I love about it that I don't eat very often is roasted potatoes because it takes a long time. However, I was shopping in ALDI the other week and a bag of Small Dutch Yellow Potatoes caught my eye and my brain made a connection I wasn't even thinking about. The little potatoes would roast up rather quickly, especially in the air fryer. Yes, they're a little expensive, but worth it! So, I take a bunch of them and cut them in half. Put them in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Stir them up with a fork. Then I sprinkle on some Garlic powder. Stir. Sprinkle on some Onion Powder. Stir. Sprinkle on some Rosemary. And Stir. Then I pour these into half of my air fryer and spread them around. On the other half I put a couple of chicken breasts (Red Bag Chicken). Cook the whole mess at 330F for about 25 minutes and then up the temperature to 400F for the last 5 minutes. With a nice brioche bun and a slice of pickle you end up with a very nice Chick sandwich and some tater roasties! I love my Cosori Air Fryer! I also stumbled across a KZbinr from the UK (my home before moving to the US 50 years ago) who cooks traditional UK food in the Air Fryer. I have cooked his recipe for "Toad in the Hole" and even though it uses a batter it turned out great! It's basically air fried sausages that are then placed in a hot pan and covered with Yorkshire Pudding batter and cooked until the batter is finished. It turned out great! Love your channel and get lots of ideas about things to cook watching you and the kids in the kitchen.

[@patwiles330]

Really enjoy your videos. Love that your recipes are tested by your children….so you really know if they work or not. Thank you and thanks to your taste testers!

[@lorrainesalstrand1603]

You are so helpful. I use food grade gloves for all the meat or fish I prepare. Scissors for cutting or trimming chicken. Love my Instant Pot and was fearful of the Costco Gourmia Air Fryer. Been binge watching your videos and must say Thank You!!!

[@suekay5353]

I learned how to use my air fryer from your videos when I first got one. Thank you! I noticed on this one that you did not spray oil on fries and vegetables like you showed in your other videos. Do they cook better without oil spray?

[@debbieknoeb7938]

All of these recipes look so yummy! Thanks for being so creative. Received your recipe cheat sheets, they are bright and easy to read. Looking forward to using it for air fryer recipes. 👍👏

[@BarbaraC147]

I wanted to pop in and say I love your videos and will soon be getting a copy of your book 🙂 I'm very new to air fryers. It's been just a week now and I've learnt a lot from you already. I'm completely in love with my air fryer and I was just blown away by how many different things it can make and how well. As I'm so new, the things that didn't come out as well were mostly newbie errors. Although I've heard that too, that batters don't come out in air fryers What has been amazing so far is banana chocolate chip muffins, Swedish meatballs, your Perfect Air Fryer Steak (which is my favourite way to make steaks now), chicken wings, baked potatoes, and some beef fajitas I made tonight.

[@oleman490]

by the way your kids are adorable and glad they give honest thumbs for recipes;;;;lol;;;

[@mamapillow8365]

Tempura broccoli and other veg like carrots and cauliflower are good in the air fryer. I dip flour, batter and then panko crumbs. Ten minutes (flipping once) at 375 degrees F.

[@JerseyStyle7]

I was looking for your baked potato recipe. I found it hip hip. Hooray I’m gonna make them tonight for dinner. Something simple before the snowstorm.👍🏽😂

[@nancyward3988]

I tapped for Top 18 Airfryer tips and temperature downloads. There was a question about your cook book, but no choice for already purchased. I love your Airfryer recipes!! Thank you for all your help!!

[@PK-hn2zf]

Great tips. Thank you. I am an air fryer newbie. So far, I think I have been successful, if I don't set off my smoke detector. If you have to cook in batches, how do you keep the first batch warm, while air frying the following batch? Great that you are teaching your kids to cook!

[@BLUECRABNETWORK]

I love how all the kids participate! They will be great chefs on their own!

[@rhyaangwin7756]

I bought your cookbook when I bought my air fryer... love them both... thank you!!

[@nancytedrowe5793]

Love seeing your children helping in the videos and you look terrific. Your cookbook is the best. Going to try chessey fries - hubby will love them. THX Cathy

[@kimkusterTN]

I just got Cathy’s air fryer cookbook for Christmas. I LOVE it!!

[@galetimpone1712]

Happy New year ....I bought an Air Fryer and had no idea how to use it. So, I have been watching your videos and purchased your Air Fryer cookbook .The recipes look delicious and I can't wait to try them all. As I am typing this comment I have before me a plate of the Air Fryer Asparagus ...used your recipe and you are so right...EASY PEAS to make and Oh so good . thank you

[@laprofessora64]

I love my air fryer (I've only had it a couple of months) and have watched a ton of your videos. Unfortunately, most of your recipes aren't on my food plan, so I appreciated your keto video. I would love more non-starch veggie recipes (I've been obsessed with air fryer brussels sprouts!)

[@sherrylosch3333]

Glad you are back! Your videos and cookbook have been so helpful for me in learning to use my air fryer. Your helpers also make your videos very entertaining to watch. ❤❤❤❤

[@nancyjeffers5967]

Your helper chef is ridiculously cute and funny! Makes me miss my grandkids! They love to help me cook and bake.

[@debobrien2249]

Your son will is fabulous. He's inspiring my Grandson to cook and be more creative and independent....THANK YOU!!!❤

[@empoweredcooks]

Wonderful!

[@porcupine783]

I’m a newbie and just got her cookbook. My biggest question: if it says place on the bottom of the basket does it mean above or blow the grate that came with the air fryer?

[@bobvh50]

Love that you have your kids cooking. Life skills

[@dianewinfrey4743]

Hi this is Diane Winfrey I just barely got your book today and all I love it

[@ashleijaaron]

Those fries look amazing!! 🤤 I’m gonna have my kids make this for me! Tyfs! 💗

[@debbieknoeb1562]

Thank you for sharing all of your wonder tips with us. Now I have to get into the kitchen and try them, yummy! I am gonna agree with you on the wet batter, and cakes. The air fryer is an awesome tool in the kitchen, just not for everything 😊

[@patoglesby2307]

Proud this young man is learning to cook! Air fryer on his list to take to college when the time comes.

[@winnepeterson6570]

Will be getting my first air fryer next Tuesday. Thank you for this video!

[@empoweredcooks]

Have fun!

[@lindastevenson7573]

Terrific video! I watched with your book alongside. There were several new recipes I decided I would make after seeing you make them! Your recipes are yummy!

[@robylove9190]

I love when the kids cook ❤️

[@veryblessedChris]

Love the return to the old format 🎉

[@CatherineSiegbahn]

Thanks so much for these tips and recipes! Can you please make a quick video on how you make your salmon slings? 🙏🏻

[@empoweredcooks]

This recipe post has some instructions and pictures: fabulesslyfrugal.com/recipes/air-fryer-honey-mustard-salmon-recipe/.

[@LawNerdAmber]

In my gourmia Bacon at 370 for 8.5 minutes is perfection Sliced steak at 375 for 5-6 minutes is perfection I've learned so much from you! Thank you!

[@mckatjack]

I found the trick to cooking fresh broccoli in the air fryer is to microwave it in a covered dish for about 4 minutes first, then spritz with a little oil and sprinkle your favorite seasonings over it (I like lemon pepper or chili lime). Cook it in the air fryer at 350º for however many minutes it takes until it starts to brown!

[@gia7698]

Just wanted to tell you I ordered the Cosori airfryer and your cookbook! I want to make it easy and follow exactly what you do bc it looks sooo good. Thank you for the video's

[@samanthanicholson9015]

Our machine says not to use paper does that mean parchment paper or waxed it doesn't soecify😊 thank you for the videos they are so helpful

[@cnatale815]

I wonder if the regular parchment would work better if you cut down the sides. It seems the paper that high around the sides blocks some of the air flow.

[@jacquelinemassinello3451]

Happy that your back !!

[@empoweredcooks]

Yay! Thank you Jacqueline!

[@MLC48]

Yummy!! Love seeing your children participating in cooking.

[@pammclennan1642]

Melting cheese on spice fries is a great idea. Was not sure if the fries were already cooked and the cheese was added later or if you were cooking the fries and cheese at the same time. You only cooked them for 4 min. Is that enough time to cook the fries? BTW, I am new to using an air fryer. Love your channel.

[@aloluk]

We've got that Instant Vortex that you have, but how to you get things like chips out of it? Do you have a hook to get hook the bottom out the pan?

[@Katrn30]

I love your taste tester! 😂

[@janetteclark1727]

Hello I got an air fryer for Xmas... what is the "air fry" setting for if everything cooked is "baked"? PS I will be ordering your book 😄

[@catblack4091]

Great ideas! Your kids are great 😊

[@donnaostrin545]

Agree about fresh broccoli. Have tried it several times, different ways…never good. Your recipes are 5 stars!!! TY!

[@empoweredcooks]

So glad!

[@LawNerdAmber]

Bro! your son is wise for his age 😀 I love how engaged he is and foresee a cooking channel of his own in the future, and it would be a great one I'm sure. I miss Julien Solomita's cooking vids a lot, he has the same good energy as Julien

[@yvettejenkins1599]

Love the helper

[@DeannaCisneros7]

I’m so glad I found your channel! Ty! 🙌

[@dacajungal]

Kathy, I have a quick question. I bought my first air fryer, a Cosori Dual Blaze, based on your review a while back. My question is, on the air fryer it has a setting labeled BAKE and one that says AIR FRY. Can you tell me what the difference is? If I'm wanting to make something simple like Baked Potatoes, should I use Bake or Air Fry? I'm just curious what the difference is. Thanks in advance & I love your videos.

[@winnepeterson6570]

I understand soaking the fries in water first (and then blotting them dry) removes much of the starch and results in a crisper fry on the outside while remaining soft on the inside.

[@kingt9922]

Im getting one of these soon😊

[@vayes7958]

Thank you about the answer to my question about cooking times. I have a Ninja Foodi. It says it's 1460 watts.... Your info is very helpful❤️

[@empoweredcooks]

You are welcome! So YES add a few extra minutes to get things to cook properly!

[@awsum777]

I don't have a microwave in my house because of the energy wave attacks and they go through the microwaves and they affect people so if you got to do broccoli or asparagus I guess you need to do them on a regular Stove Top and not in the air fryer according to what you're saying Cathy is that correct

[@kellyb5980]

Bought your cookbook when it first came out and love it. Friday night we had cheeseburger egg rolls from your book and they were amazing!

[@mar4kl]

I still think your youngest daughter steals the show, but I love how you get your kids cooking. I definitely plan to try the teriyaki chicken thighs, chicken fajitas and roasted potatoes. Thanks for the video!

[@susanmayfield3373]

Love my new Duel Blaze…but partial to my Cosori 5.8. Thank you for your You Tube channel and your first cookbook and the tweaked one I just purchased. I am almost off work and will be watching in a few hours.

[@empoweredcooks]

Thanks for the support, Susan!

[@dianeconnelly6986]

Glad you are back

[@rf159a]

I bought the airfryer you recommended and I am thankful. I love it!!

[@davidbgreensmith]

I have a halogen oven that also came with the bread rack. Not much use for making toast because the bread bends over and really just dries out rather than toasts. I do use it, though. As a toast rack. Stops the toast from sweating on the plate.

[@empoweredcooks]

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[@Elenahellena152]

Hi, What model of air fryer you have and which one you recommend. Thank you

[@empoweredcooks]

@@Elenahellena152 any of the ones I have listed here: amzn.to/3QBVxm1

[@wendyellis6402]

My sister in law received an air fryer for Christmas. I’m sending her this video. I already have your cookbook, everything I’ve made using it has turned out great 😊

[@yvonnegriffies4397]

@@Elenahellena152 😅😅😊

[@theresac2944]

Thank you ❤ I love these recipes . Going to try pineapple!! My life was boring before your recipes ! Chicken teriyaki looks a amazing ❤❤❤Can't say enough about your Cookbook ... full of great recipes , hints and love ! ❤❤❤

[@rhondacooper3565]

Just started watching your channel...I think it is awesome!. My question is How in the world does a person cook Mango and with what? Any suggestions? Thanks

[@KT-wr3cv]

Love Kathy's cookbook & my Cosori Dual Blaze air fryer but I really would like recipes using functions other than "air fryer". The DB doesn't come with recipes; only an app that has been less than inspiring. Thanks!

[@barbarapeach7353]

do you recommend preheating the air fryer?

[@elizabetheighmy1131]

Great video! Totally disagree about fresh broccoli though. I love the crunch!

[@danfitzpatrick4112]

OMG! Right off the bat this video is making me hungry! 🤤 Never tried frozen fries but wow..

[@ahmedsaeed9112]

Thanks. Can I cook 2 or 3 different food types together in air fryer? Example a whole chicken, vegetable and finger chips?

[@empoweredcooks]

Great question! I just made a video about this! Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sInMi4ahhcd_ptU

[@steveking4032]

Enjoy watching your kid’s take part in the testing of your snacks & their reactions .. Cute 😉👍😃

[@empoweredcooks]

😁

[@braveheart2091]

good job. delicious food

[@Lil_4my]

Your younger boy... "bro... bro..." lol. Made me chuckle. Reminds me of my younger brother.

[@andrepensad0r]

Any news about COSORI Dual Zone Air Fryer 8.5L? Any comparison video with other Dual zones?

[@tildafyffe5762]

What kind of oil spray are you using?

[@playinatlife5778]

Good for you giving cooking lessons to your kids! Love the surprised look he had that the food he made was delish!

[@Estranged180]

Air fryer Pro-Tip #97: If it's supposed to be crispy when it comes out, give it a spritz with some olive oil. Not only will that help it get super crispy, it'll allow any seasoning you choose to put on it before it goes in a place to stick to.

[@porcupine783]

Omg i thought you weren’t allowed to put anything in it that didn’t have oil on it 🤦‍♀️

[@Estranged180]

As long as it's out of some sort of spritz bottle, or spray can (yes, there's olive oil in spray cans), and not rolled around in a vat of oil first, everything will be fine. It is, after all, only air.

[@monjesmedia]

Fantasy insight. Thank you!

[@TeddGCM]

Got an air fryer for Christmas, I think I've used it every day since!

[@unbeatablewinner2998]

Hi There. How long does it take for my internal temp chart to come through Cathy?

[@willekeberende6906]

Thank You For all your Great ideas 😊 Where can I get the Oil spray Bottle?

[@empoweredcooks]

Hello! You can get it right here! amzn.to/3X9mHTq

[@willekeberende6906]

@@empoweredcooksthank you soo much 😘

[@Julzilla]

Your son is hilarious! 🤣🤣 Thanks for the great tips and tricks 😁

[@BeeKayCee911]

Love This Kid🤣👍

[@dianeconnelly6986]

Glad to see you again

[@empoweredcooks]

Thanks Diane! It's good to be back!

[@colleendurning1215]

Love your cookbook!

[@melaniefisher8823]

Ohhhhh I have missed you!!!! Your 13 year old just cracks me up!! He's the entertainment in your house isn't he?

[@empoweredcooks]

Ha ha - YES he is the bubble of fun around here! :) Thank you for watching!

[@LinaCT25]

Your son cooking is so adorable!

[@trueblue1445]

Wow that looks so good!! Good job

[@thewebstylist]

I made the chicken teriyaki last night SO GOOD!!