Appetizer

November 19, 2020 Air Fryer

Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

These delicious frozen sweet potato fries are a little sweet and a little salty. They crisp to perfection in the air fryer, making them a perfect snack or side when you want something quick, easy, and healthy.

Why Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer Are So Good

Because air fryers use air instead of oil to fry food, you save calories but still get that great deep-fried flavor and crunch.
Oven-baked fries can be soggy (or worse, burnt), especially if you’re reheating leftovers. Air fryer fries are perfectly crisp every time – plus you can cook them from frozen, no need to thaw!
Sweet potato fries specifically are best in the air fryer. Because of their lower starch content, it’s almost impossible to get the perfect fry texture when you cook sweet potatoes in the oven.
Air fryers generally cook faster than a conventional oven, and the clean up is usually easier, too!

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Frozen Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes – This root veggie is a traditional Thanksgiving staple, but I love them all year long! When it comes to macros, they’re comparable to white potatoes, but they’re a much better source of antioxidants and vitamins A, B, C, and D.

Cinnamon – Everyone knows cinnamon is a little spicy and a little sweet – but did you know cinnamon is believed to have some wonderful health properties? It has essentially no protein or fat, but it does have small amounts of beta carotene and Vitamin A, which are both great for eye health!

How to Make Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

The full recipe is below, but here you’ll find all the steps for making this recipe perfectly the first and 100th time, along with useful tips and info!

This recipe honestly could not be any easier! Toss your frozen sweet potatoes in oil, then coat them evenly in salt and cinnamon. Pop them in the air fryer for 7 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit, flip them, and fry for another 7 minutes. If you like your fries a little crispier, add another 2-3 minutes in the air fryer.

Serve these hot with your favorite dipping sauce – they’re great with ketchup, honey mustard, spicy sriracha-mayo, or comeback sauce! If you’re Whole30, be sure your condiments are compliant!

Chef’s Tips

Bags of frozen sweet potato fries are super quick and easy, but I recommend making your own fries from scratch! Start with a sweet potato and cut it into fries by hand or with a french fry cutter. Plan ahead – you want all of your fries to be roughly the same size so that they cook consistently. Spread the unseasoned fries evenly on a parchment-paper-lined sheet pan and stick them in the freezer. Freeze them for a couple of hours or until they’re hard. Toss them in a baggie or airtight container and keep them in your freezer until you’re ready for them. They’ll keep like this for a few months!
Be sure to spread the fries in a flat layer in the air fryer basket, and don’t let them touch or overlap. If the air can’t flow around them easily, they won’t cook evenly!
If you have any leftovers, you can totally reheat them in the air fryer! A few minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit will make them nice and crispy again.

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Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: comfort food, family friendly, healthy snack

Servings: servings

Calories: 218kcal

Author: cherylmalik

Cost: $4

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 15-ounce bag frozen sweet potato fries
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
big pinch cinnamon
Kosher salt

Instructions

In a large bowl, toss frozen sweet potato fries with oil and season evenly with kosher salt and cinnamon.
Working in small batches, spread an even layer of sweet potato fries in the fryer basket. Cook at 375° for 7 minutes. Flip fries, then cook 7 minutes more, adding 2-3 minutes if necessary. Fries are done when crispy and golden brown.

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October 29, 2020 Appetizer

34 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes

If you’re craving healthy pumpkin recipes, we’ve got you totally covered! From breakfast to dinner to drinks to dessert, these 34 healthy pumpkin recipes will keep you living that pumpkin life.

1. Pumpkin Ice Cream

2. Pumpkin Caramel Macchiato

3. Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake

4. Paleo Pumpkin Pie Bars with Almond Flour Sugar Cookie Crust from Ambitious Kitchen

4. Best Healthy Pumpkin Zucchini Bread from Once Upon a Pumpkin

5. No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

6. Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes from Bake It Paleo

7. Easy Keto Pumpkin Pie

8. Paleo Pumpkin Pie

9. Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats (Vegan) from Beaming Baker

10. Vegan Pumpkin Pie

11. Healthy Pumpkin Muffins with Crumb Topping

12. Instant Pot Pumpkin Butter from Tidbits

13. Whole30 Pumpkin Spice Creamer (Vegan, Unsweetened)

14. Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake

15. Pumpkin Seed Butter

16. Healthy Pumpkin Oat Cookies from Running on Real Food

17. Paleo Pumpkin Breakfast Bake

18. Paleo Pumpkin Bread with “Cream Cheese Swirl” (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

19. Paleo Pumpkin Donuts from Choosing Balance

20. Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting (Dairy-Free, GF)

21. Paleo Pumpkin Churros with Dark Chocolate Sauce (Made in Waffle Iron)

22. Maple Pumpkin Pot de Creme with Pumpkin Seed Brittle from Add 1 Tbsp

23. No Bake Pumpkin Cookies

24. Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars from Savory Tooth

25. Vegan Pumpkin Donuts with Salted Caramel Glaze

26. Healthy Pumpkin Cookies with Glaze (Vegan, GF, Refined Sugar Free)

27. Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip from Yellow Bliss Road

28. Pumpkin Bisque

29. Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

30. Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte

31. Healthy Pumpkin Seed Granola from LeelaLicious

32. Pumpkin Cheesecake

33. Truffle Pumpkin Seeds

34. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie from Frugal Farm Wife

October 15, 2020 Appetizer

Buffalo Chicken Fries

These buffalo chicken fries are spicy, cheesy, and the perfect game day appetizer! Loaded with chicken, ranch, and blue cheese topped with homemade buffalo sauce, they will be a favorite your guests ask for again and again.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

These buffalo chicken fries are absolutely packed full of spicy flavor, but they are so easy to make. Whipped up in under 30 minutes, they are perfect for serving for tailgating, game day, as an appetizer, or even on top of a salad!
The homemade buffalo sauce tastes like what you would get at your favorite bar or restaurant, but is surprisingly simple. Just mix your ingredients, simmer, and toss with chicken.
Made with mostly pantry and freezer staples, these buffalo chicken fries are an uncomplicated, inexpensive appetizer that will absolutely wow your family and guests.

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Fries

The full recipe is below, but here you’ll find all the steps for making this recipe perfectly the first and 100th time, along with useful tips and info!

Combine the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. Whisk until the sauce comes to a simmer and the butter is melted.

Let sauce cool, then toss it with the cooked chicken.

Layer cooked French fries, mozzarella cheese, and chicken on a baking sheet. Bake until the cheese melts.

Top with blue cheese and green onions and drizzle with ranch. Eat it as is or top a salad with your fries!

Top Tips For Making

You can either cook your own chicken for this recipe or buy precooked chicken.
You can absolutely leave out the chicken if you’d like to make this recipe vegetarian. Roasted cauliflower or even cubed tofu are both delicious with buffalo sauce. If you are vegetarian, either leave out the Worcestershire sauce or buy a vegetarian version. (Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies!)

Buffalo chicken fries on top of a bowl of salad

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Buffalo Chicken Fries

These fries are loaded with buffalo chicken and tons of flavor.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buffalo sauce, party food, under 30 minutes

Servings: servings

Calories: 447kcal

Cost: $4

Ingredients

Buffalo Chicken

1 pound cooked chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup Louisiana style hot sauce
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste

Toppings

28 ounces frozen french fries cooked
1/3 cup ranch dressing
1/3 cup blue cheese crumbled
1/3 cup green onions sliced
8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

Combine the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk until the sauce comes to a simmer and the butter is melted. Taste and add salt and pepper according to your preference. Let sauce cool before tossing with cooked chicken.
Preheat oven to 400º F. Layer cooked french fries, mozzarella cheese, and chicken on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Top with blue cheese and green onions. Drizzle with ranch dressing before serving. Serve with romaine lettuce if desired.

Notes

Chicken: Cook your own chicken for this recipe or buy precooked chicken.
Vegetarian: Roasted cauliflower or cubed tofu are both delicious with buffalo sauce. Either leave out the Worcestershire sauce or buy a vegetarian version.

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October 13, 2020 Appetizer

How To Brine Chicken Wings

Learning how to brine chicken wings is easy with this simple recipe and gives your wings tons of flavor! The simple brine helps make the chicken deliciously tender and is packed with herbs and spices for the tastiest chicken wings you’ll ever eat. Perfect for an easy meal or a delicious appetizer.

Brine chicken wings on a white plate with a small bowl of red pepper flakes

What Makes This Recipe So Good

These brine chicken wings are the perfect way to get tender, flavorful chicken without adding sauce! The easy brine of garlic and a handful of pantry staples gives these wings plenty of salty seasoning.
The brine for this recipe is so easy! Just add your ingredients to a big stockpot, chill overnight, and you have chicken that is ready to pop in the oven when you’re ready.
These chicken wings are low carb, keto, paleo, and Whole30-compliant, so you can feel great while chowing down on them.

How To Brine Chicken Wings

Place your chicken in a stockpot and cover with water.

Add the rest of the seasoning to the pot and let it chill overnight.

Broil the wings on both sides when you’re ready to eat and enjoy!

Ingredients for brine chicken wings in a stock pot

Top Tips For Making

We like to make the brine right before bed and keep in the fridge until dinnertime, but this recipe is also perfect for afternoon game day appetizers.
These wings are delicious on their own or with some red pepper flakes and fresh herbs sprinkled on top, but you can also try them with ranch, blue cheese, or any of your favorite dipping sauces.

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How To Brine Chicken Wings

These chicken wings are loaded with flavor thanks to an easy brine.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Chill Time12 hrs

Total Time12 hrs 35 mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken brine, easy appetizer, party food

Servings: servings

Calories: 211kcal

Cost: $3

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds chicken wings defrosted
water enough filtered water to cover the chicken wings in the pot, roughly 6 quarts
6 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup sea salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried chili pepper
red pepper flakes optional, for garnish
fresh herbs optional, for garnish

Instructions

Place all wings in a stockpot and cover with water. Add the garlic, salt, paprika, oregano, basil, and chilli pepper and stir. Cover the pot and place it in the fridge overnight.
Set the oven to broil. Remove wings from the pot and pat dry with a paper towel. Place the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil in oven for 15 minutes, then flip the wings and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

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September 24, 2020 Appetizer

Sweet Potato Waffles

These sweet potato waffles are hearty, filling, and so easy to make! With just a few simple ingredients and steps, these waffles are super customizable with a variety of toppings. Paleo, too!

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Sweet potatoes – Raw, then grated and drained.
Eggs
Salt
Cooking spray or olive oil

How To Make Sweet Potato Waffles

Peel and grate the sweet potatoes.

Use a cheesecloth and drain the excess water very, very well. Add the eggs and salt and mix them well with the fork.

Use the batter amount for your size waffle maker (see the top tips). Spray the waffle maker well with the cook spray or grease with the olive oil.

Pour the batter in the waffle maker and close. Each waffle takes about 5 minutes to cook through.

Grated sweet potatoes in a white bowl surrounded by eggs

Top Tips For Making

For a mini waffle maker, use about 1/3 cup of batter. For a full-sized waffle maker, use about 1 cup.
Make sure to drain the sweet potatoes extremely well. Any water will make the texture of the waffles way too mushy.
These waffles are great sweet or savory. For sweet, you can top with butter and syrup or add a dash of cinnamon to the batter. For a more savory waffle, try a dollop of sour cream.

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Sweet Potato Waffles

These easy sweet potato waffles are paleo and absolutely perfect sweet or savory.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: eggs, paleo, sweet potatoes

Servings: waffles

Calories: 323kcal

Cost: $2

Equipment

Waffle maker

Ingredients

4 cups sweet potato raw, about 2-3 sweet potatoes
3 eggs
salt to taste
spray cooking oil or olive oil

Instructions

Peel and grate sweet potatoes.
Use a cheesecloth and drain the excess water VERY well. Add egg and salt, mix well with the fork.
Spray waffle maker with cooking oil or grease with olive oil. Pour the batter into the waffle maker. (See Notes for amount.) Each waffle will take about 5 minutes to cook through.

Notes

Batter amount: For a mini waffle maker, use about 1/3 cup of batter. For a full-sized waffle maker, use about 1 cup.
Draining notes: Make sure to drain the sweet potatoes EXTREMELY well or the texture of the batter will be too soft.
Topping suggestions: For sweet, you can top with butter and syrup or add a dash of cinnamon to the batter. For a more savory waffle, try a dollop of sour cream.

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September 15, 2020 Appetizer

Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip

This creamy, spicy keto buffalo chicken dip is packed with buffalo flavor and totally addictive. Made with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for tailgating, game day, or entertaining. And it’s only 2g net carbs per serving!

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Shredded chicken – See the top tips for some ideas
Blue cheese dressing
Buffalo sauce – We used Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
Cream cheese – Use full-fat cream cheese if on keto
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Sour cream or Greek yogurt

White bowls with blue cheese dressing, shredded mozzarella, and buffalo sauce next to a block of cream cheese and a glass bowl with sour cream

How To Make Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip

Add the cream cheese and hot sauce to a medium saucepan and whisk until smooth.

Add the dressing, sour cream or yogurt, and shredded chicken to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.

Slowly mix in some of the mozzarella cheese.

Transfer the dip to a baking dish and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Bake in the oven. Serve while it’s still hot!

Instructions for keto buffalo chicken dip showing a bowl of shredded chicken, buffalo dip in a baking dish, and mozzarella cheese on top of buffalo dip in a baking dish

Top Tips For Making

We loved this dip with celery sticks, bell peppers, and carrots, but you can also eat it with chips or crostinis.
This dip has a little bit of a kick, but it isn’t too spicy. If you’d like to kick up the heat factor a bit, you can add sliced jalapeños to the top after baking or sprinkle a little hot sauce on top.
You can purchase pre-shredded chicken or a rotisserie chicken and shred it using either two forks or a mixer on low speed. If you have an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, check out this recipe for Instant Pot shredded chicken.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

A baking dish with keto buffalo chicken dip with sliced green onions on top

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Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip

This addictive buffalo dip is creamy, perfect for parties, and only has 2g net carbs per serving

Prep Time3 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time23 mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buffalo sauce, low carb, party food

Servings: servings

Calories: 222kcal

Author: Jenny Hurley

Cost: $3

Ingredients

3 cups shredded chicken
3/4 cup blue cheese dressing
3/4 cup buffalo sauce like Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º F. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add cream cheese and hot sauce and whisk until smooth.
Add blue cheese dressing, sour cream, and shredded chicken to the saucepan and stir to combine. Slowly mix in 3/4 of mozzarella cheese.
Transfer dip to an 8×8 baking dish. Sprinkle with rest of mozzarella. Cook 15 minutes. Serve while still hot.

Notes

Serving suggestions: Celery sticks, bell peppers, carrots, chips, or crostinis.
Add more heat: After baking, add sliced jalapeños or sprinkle more hot sauce on top.
Shredded chicken: You can purchase pre-shredded chicken or a rotisserie chicken and shred it using either two forks or a mixer on low speed. If you have an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, check out this recipe for Instant Pot shredded chicken.

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August 25, 2020 Appetizer

Keto Egg Drop Soup

This warm, light keto egg drop soup is the perfect Asian-inspired comfort food! With flavorful broth, green onions, and eggs, it’s the perfect side for all your favorite Chinese dishes.

What You’ll Need to Make This Recipe

Chicken broth
Eggs
Soy sauce or liquid aminos
Green onions
Ground ginger
Salt
Pepper

How To Make Keto Egg Drop Soup

Add the broth, green onion roots, and seasonings to a bot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to let the soup simmer.

Whisk together the eggs and egg yolk in a bowl.

Use a wooden spoon to stir the chicken broth in one direction in a circle. Slowly pour the eggs into the soup while you’re still stirring.

Pour the soup into 2 bowls and serve with green onions on top.

Top Tips For Making

If you’d like thicker soup, add xanthan gum! Set aside 1/4 of the chicken broth and mix in 2 teaspoons of xanthan gum. Add it to the soup after you’ve added the eggs.
The bottoms of the green onions go into the soup to give it flavor, while the tops are just leafy green goodness to garnish with. Make sure to add the bottoms before heating the soup to allow them to get soft and flavor the broth.
For vegetarian soup, use vegetable broth instead of chicken.

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Keto Egg Drop Soup

Prep Time2 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time12 mins

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: appetizer, chinese food, under 30 minutes

Servings: servings

Calories: 124kcal

Author: Jenny Hurley

Cost: $3

Ingredients

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 egg yolk beaten
2 eggs
1 tablespoon soy sauce or liquid aminos
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 cup green onions root of onions, sliced
1/4 cup green onions top of onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

Add chicken broth, green onion roots, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and ginger to a pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
Whisk together the eggs and egg yolk in a bowl.
Use a wooden spoon to stir the soup in one direction in a circle. Slowly pour egg mixture into soup. Divide between 2 bowl and garnish with green onion tops.

Notes

Thicker soup: Set aside 1/4 of the chicken broth and mix in 2 teaspoons of xanthan gum. Add it to the soup after you’ve added the eggs.
Notes on green onions: The bottoms of the green onions go into the soup to give it flavor, while the tops are just leafy green goodness to garnish with. Make sure to add the bottoms before heating the soup to allow them to get soft and flavor the broth.
Vegetarian: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken.

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August 6, 2020 Appetizer

Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

These savory cream cheese sausage balls are the ultimate delicious appetizer or perfect for snacking! With crispy bottoms and moist, cheesy centers, they are absolutely addictive. Keto, low carb, and gluten free, too!

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Mild or spicy sausage
Cream cheese
Sharp cheddar
Almond flour
Coconut flour
Baking powder
Eggs
Salt

How To Make Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Mix together the sausage and cream cheese either with a mixer or by hand. Add the eggs and cheese and mix until well-combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Add the mixture to the cheese and stir well.

Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the fridge for at least an hour.

After the dough has chilled, preheat the oven to 375º F.

Spray a large baking or cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with aluminum foil.

Scoop the dough in tablespoon sized portions and roll into balls. Place them on the baking sheet about an inch apart. (This recipe makes about 35-40 balls, so you might have several baking sheets worth!)

Bake until the balls are golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Let the cheese balls cool slightly before placing them on a paper towel lined plate.

Instructions for cream cheese sausage balls

Top Tips For Making

To make these balls gluten free, make sure your baking powder does not contain any gluten.
If you’d like a little extra flavor in your cheese balls, add a couple cloves of minced garlic to your dough.
We highly recommend spraying your aluminum foil with a little cooking spray. We found that this was the best way to keep the cheese balls from sticking.
Each serving size is about 4 cheese balls. We made 40 with ours!

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Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

These delicious and addictive cheese balls are a perfect party appetizer or keto snack.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Chill Time1 hr

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy snack, gluten-free, keto

Servings: servings

Calories: 413kcal

Author: Jenny Hurley

Cost: $1

Ingredients

1 pound sausage mild or spicy
8 ounces cream cheese softened
2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded or grated
1 cup almond flour
1/3 cup coconut flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Using mixer or by hand, mix together sausage and cream cheese. Add eggs and cheddar cheese and mix until well-combined.
Whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, salt, and baking powder in separate bowl.
Add dry ingredients to cheese mixture and stir well. Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the fridge for at least 1 hour. After the dough has chilled, preheat the oven to 375º F. Spray a large baking or cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with aluminum foil.
Scoop the dough in tablespoon sized portions and roll into balls. Place them on the baking sheet about an inch apart. Bake until the balls are golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let the cheese balls cool slightly before placing them on a paper towel lined plate.

Notes

Gluten free: Ensure baking powder does not contain gluten.
Serving size: Recipe makes 35-40 cheese balls. 1 serving is 4 balls.
Cooking notes: We found the best way to keep the cheese balls from sticking to the tray was to use aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray.
Flavor variations: Add 2-3 minced garlic cloves to batter.

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July 28, 2020 Air Fryer

Air Fryer Fried Pickles

This recipe is a pickle lover’s dream come true! Pickles fried in the air fryer are crispy, juicy, and insanely addictive. Even better, this recipe is also keto and gluten free!

Fried pickles on a plate with a side of ranch

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Dill pickles
Eggs
Heavy cream
Almond flour
Parmesan cheese
Cajun seasoning
Cayenne pepper
Avocado oil spray

How To Make Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Cut the pickles in half lengthwise, then cut them again into quarters.

Mix together the eggs and the heavy cream in a shallow dish.

In a separate bowl, mix together the parmesan cheese, almond flour, and the seasoning.

Dip the pickle slices in the egg mixture.

Dip the egg-coated pickles into the almond flour mixture, making sure to coat each side well.

Put the pickles on a tray or plate and freeze until the coating becomes solid, about 15 minutes.

Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400º F. When it’s heated, spray the air fryer baking sheet or basket with the oil so that the pickles won’t stick.

Arrange the pickles in a single layer in the air fryer. Spray them with some more oil.

Cook for 10-12 minutes in the air fryer at 400º F. Flip them halfway through the cook time.

Top Tips For Making

If you’re on a keto diet, make sure you use sugar-free pickles. We used Bubbies for ours.
No need to run out a buy a block of parmesan to grate! You can use pre-grated parm, including the kind that comes in a plastic shaker!

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

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Air Fryer Fried Pickles

These pickles fried in the air fryer are absolutely addictive and perfectly crispy.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy snack, gluten-free, keto

Servings: servings

Calories: 132kcal

Author: Jenny Hurley

Cost: $1

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

12 ounces dill pickles about 4 medium-large pickles
2 eggs beaten
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup parmesan cheese See Notes
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
avocado oil spray

Instructions

Cut the pickles in half lengthwise, then cut them again into quarters. Mix together the eggs and the heavy cream in a shallow dish. In a separate bowl, mix together the parmesan cheese, almond flour, and the seasoning.
Dip the pickle slices in the egg mixture, then into the almond flour mixture, making sure to coat each side well. Put the pickles on a tray or plate and freeze until the coating becomes solid, about 15 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400º F. When it's heated, spray the air fryer baking sheet or basket with the oil so that the pickles won't stick. Arrange the pickles in a single layer in the air fryer. Spray them with some more oil. Cook for 10-12 minutes in the air fryer at 400º F. Flip them halfway through the cook time.

Notes

Keto: Make sure pickles are sugar free.
Parmesan: Can use any type of grated, including from a plastic shaker.

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July 21, 2020 Appetizer

Cucumber Chips

These cucumber chips will totally curb your chip cravings, but without all the carbs! Salt and vinegar flavored, but easy to customize, they are perfectly crunchy, salty, and taste like junk food with no junk!

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Cucumbers
Avocado oil
Salt
Vinegar

How To Make Cucumber Chips

Preheat the oven to 175º F.

Line a baking or cookie sheet with some parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet.

Wash the cucumbers and slice them into thin rounds. They should be thin, but not so much that you can see through them.

Mix together the oil, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl.

Gently dip the cucumber slices into the avocado oil mixture.

Place the slices on the cookie sheet and bake for 3-4 hours until crispy.

Top Tips For Making

Use a sharp knife or a mandolin to cut your cucumber into slices, but, obviously, be really careful! You want the slices to be thin enough to get crispy, but not so thin that they stick to the cookie sheet.
If you’re not a fan of salt and vinegar, omit the vinegar. You can also add things like cayenne pepper if you want a kick, garlic salt, or smoked paprika. The cucumbers are basically a blank canvas!
We used medium-sized cucumbers for our chips, but smaller ones have smaller seeds. It’s just whatever your personal preference is!
If you have a dehydrator, you can cook these chips at 125-135º F for 10-12 hours.

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Cucumber Chips

These salty, crispy, crunchy chips have all the flavor of potato chips, but without the carbs.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time4 hrs

Total Time4 hrs 5 mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fewer than 5 ingredients, low carb, vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 50kcal

Author: Jenny Hurley

Cost: $1

Ingredients

2 cucumbers
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 175º F. Line a baking or cookie sheet with some parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet. Wash the cucumbers and slice them into thin rounds. They should be thin, but not so much that you can see through them.
Mix together the oil, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl. Gently dip the cucumber slices into the avocado oil mixture.
Place the slices on the cookie sheet and bake for 3-4 hours until crispy.

Notes

Flavor variations: Omit vinegar and add cayenne pepper, garlic powder, or smoked paprika.
Cutting notes: Use a sharp knife or mandolin carefully to cut into slices that are not see-through, but are quite thin.
Cucumbers: Use small cucumbers if you prefer small seeds.
Dehydrator: Cook chips 125-135º F for 10-12 hours.

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