The NO FRYING AIR o i lFRYECookRbook TABLE OF CONTENTS APPETIZERS //// P. 4 - 5 Buffalo Cauliflower Bites / P. 7 Loaded Baked Potatoes / P. 17 Cheddar Scallion Biscuits / P. 9 Parmesan Zucchini Fries with Herb Dipping Sauce / P. 19 Cheese & Herb Pull Apart Bread / P. 1 1 Smoked Paprika & Parmesan Potato Wedges / P. 21 Sweet Potato Fries with Sriracha Mayonnaise / P. 13 Roasted Chickpea Snacks / P. 23 Mozzarella Cheese Balls / P. 15 Marinated Artichoke Hearts / P. 25 MAIN ENTREES //// P. 26 - 27 Coconut Shrimp / P. 2 9 Italian Baked Eggs (in ramekins) / P. 45 Caprese Stuffed Portobelo Mushrooms / P. 31 Turkey Taco Sliders / P. 47 Fish and Chips / P. 33 Mediterranean Chicken Wings with Olives / P. 49 Garlic Chipotle Fried Chicken / P. 35 Fried Avocado Tacos / P. 51 Grilled Beef Fajitas / P. 37 Tortilla Crusted Pork Loin Chops / P. 53 Air Fried Salmon with Lemon Dill Yogurt - Mustard + Sage Fried Chicken Tenders / P. 55 Sauce & Asparagus / P. 39 Grilled Scallion Cheese Sandwich / P. 57 Southwestern Stuffed Peppers / P. 41 Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwiches / P. 43 DESSERTS //// P. 58 - 59 Strawberry & Nutella Stuffed Wontons /P. 61 Sweet Monkey Bread / P. 65 Snack Mix / P. 69 Mini Cheesecakes / P. 63 Blueberry Turnovers / P. 67 3 APPetIZERS 5 APPETIZERS by Carla Cardello www.carlacardello.com 6 Buffalo SERVES 6-8 servings Cauliflower DIRECTIONS In one shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. In a second bowl, whisk together the egg Bites and milk. In a third bowl, add the breadcrumbs. INGREDIENTS Dip one cauliflower floret into the flour mixture then the egg mixture then the breadcrumbs. Repeat until all of the cauli- 1 cup all-purpose flour flower is breaded. 1 teaspoon kosher salt Add some of the cauliflower to the fry basket without over- 1 teaspoon garlic powder crowding. Select the Fry Setting (400F degrees for 8 minutes). 1 teaspoon onion powder Shake the basket halfway through. Once time is up, carefully 2 eggs remove the cauliflower. If the bigger pieces aren’t fork tender, 1/2 cup whole milk cook another 2-3 minutes. Repeat until all of the cauliflower 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs are cooked. 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets Meanwhile in a large saucepan, whisk together the ranch and 1 1/2 cups ranch dressing hot sauce. Heat over low heat until warm. 1 cup hot sauce Toss the cauliflower into the warm sauce and serve immedi- Chopped parsley, for garnish ately. Garnish with parsley. 7 APPETIZERS by Carla Cardello www.carlacardello.com 8 Cheddar Scallion SERVES 6-8 servings DIRECTIONS Biscuits In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter or use your fingers until the mixture is crumbly and looks like small pebbles. Add the cheese, bacon, scallion, and cream, stirring until ev- INGREDIENTS erything is moistened and a dough forms. 2 cups all-purpose flour On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough lightly, about 2 teaspoons baking powder 3-4 times. Roll the dough to 3/4-inch thickness. Using a 2 1/2- 1/2 teaspoon salt inch round cookie cutter, cut roughly 9 biscuits (you may have 1/2 cup (4 ounces or 8 tablespoons) cold unsalted to gather up the scraps and roll out again). butter, cut into 8 pieces Add some of the biscuits to the fry basket without overcrowd- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ing. Select the Bake Setting, increase the temperature to 350 1/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon degrees F and adjust the time to 20 minutes or until golden 1 scallion, chopped brown. Once time is up, carefully remove the biscuits. Repeat 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream until all of the biscuits are baked. 9 APPETIZERS 10 Cheesy Garlic & Herb Pull Apart Bread SERVES 6 DIRECTIONS Cut the bread in 1 inch strips, careful not to cut all the way through to the bottom of the loaf. Rotate 90 degrees and repeat. Gently pull apart the sections of the cut bread and stuff with the shredded cheese. INGREDIENTS In a small bowl mix together the garlic, parsley and butter 1 round loaf sourdough bread and brush over top of the bread. 3 cloves garlic, minced Place in the basket of your air fryer and press the fry setting 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley at 400 degrees F, reduce the time to 10 minutes and bake 8 tablespoons melted butter until the cheese is melted and the top is brown and crisp. 1 cup shredded cheese blend (cheddar, monty jack, mozzarella etc. .) Serve immediately 11 APPETIZERS by Carla Cardello www.carlacardello.com 12 Sweet Potato Fries with Sriracha SERVES 4 DIRECTIONS Mayonnaise Add the sweet potato strips to a large zip-top plastic bag. Add the cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and paprika to the bag. Shake to completely coat the potatoes. INGREDIENTS Add the oil to the bag and shake to coat. Add some of the fries to the fry basket without overcrowding. 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch wide strips Select the Fry Setting (400F degrees) and adjust the time to 15 1/4 cup cornstarch minutes or until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. 1 teaspoon kosher salt If desired add an extra 5 minutes to reach your preferred 1 teaspoon garlic powder crispness. Shake the basket halfway through. Once time is 1/2 teaspoon paprika up, carefully remove the fries. Repeat until all of the fries are 2 tablespoons vegetable oil cooked. 1/2 cup mayonnaise Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha, and 2 tablespoons sriracha lemon juice. 2 teaspoons lemon juice Serve fries immediately with sriracha mayonnaise and Chopped parsley, for garnish chopped parsley. 13 APPETIZERS by Carla Cardello www.carlacardello.com Mozzarella Cheese Balls SERVES 4-6 DIRECTIONS In one shallow bowl, combine the flour and salt. In a second shallow bowl, lightly beat the egg. In a third shallow bowl, INGREDIENTS combine the breadcrumbs and cheese. Working with one ball at a time, dredge in flour mixture, then 8 ounces mozzarella ciliegine (cherry-sized mozza- egg, then breadcrumbs. rella balls), drained and patted dry Place in a single layer on a tray. Freeze for at least 2 hours. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Add a few balls to the fry basket without overcrowding. Select 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt the Fry Setting (400F degrees) and adjust the time to 6 minutes. 1 egg 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs Once time is up, carefully remove. Repeat until all of the balls 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese are cooked. Chopped parsley and marinara sauce, for serving Serve immediately with parsley and marinara sauce. 15 APPETIZERS 16 Loaded Baked Potatoes SERVES 4 DIRECTIONS Scrub your potatoes and prick all over with the tines of a fork. Place in the basket of your air fryer and press the fry setting at 400 degrees. Increase the time to 40 minutes. Cook the potatoes until tender, depending on the size you may INGREDIENTS need more or less time. Remove, let sit for about 5 minutes at room temperature then slice in half down the center and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of 4 medium russet potatoes cheese on top. ½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese 3 slices cooked bacon, chopped Place back in the air fryer to melt for 1-2 minutes. Sour cream Remove and top with a dollop of sour cream, chopped bacon 1 tablespoon minced chives and minced chives. 17 APPETIZERS 18 Parmesan DIRECTIONS Zucchini Fries with Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and then into sticks no more than ½ inch thick and 4 inches long. In a bowl whisk together the egg and water and season with salt Herb Dipping and pepper. In a shallow dish combine the panko, bread crumbs, parmesan Sauce cheese and season with salt and pepper. Working in small batches, dip the zucchini in the egg and then INGREDIENTS coat in breadcrumbs. 2 medium zucchini 1 cup finely grated Place in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer, press the 1 cup panko parmesan cheese fry setting at 400 degrees F and reduce the time to 10 minutes to 1 cup italian style bread 1 egg + 2 tablespoons water cook. Shake the basket halfway through for even cooking. After 10 crumbs Salt and black pepper minutes, check and if needed add 1-2 minutes of additional cook time. FOR THE SAUCE: Carefully remove and season with kosher salt. ¾ cup greek yogurt 1 tablespoon minced Repeat with remaining zucchini fries. Toss all the fries back in the ¼ cup sour cream chives air fryer once cooked to reheat for about 2-3 minutes. 1 tablespoon minced dill 1 lemon juiced When the fries are reheating mix together the sauce in a small 1 tablespoon minced Salt and pepper to taste bowl by whisking together the greek yogurt, sour cream, dill, parsley parsley, chives, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. 19 APPETIZERS by Carla Cardello www.carlacardello.com 20 Smoked Paprika and Parm Potato Wedges SERVES 4 DIRECTIONS Wash the potatoes and cut them into 6 wedges each. Put the wedges in a bowl and if desired drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle INGREDIENTS with paprika and salt. 2 yukon gold potatoes, cut in 6 wedges each Place the wedges in the air fryer basket and press the fry set- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional) ting at 400 degrees F. Reduce the time to 20 minutes. Shake 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika the basket after ten minutes. When the potatoes are tender, 1/4 teaspoon salt sprinkle the parmesan cheese evenly over the potatoes and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese cook an additional 2 minutes to brown the cheese.