Appetizers & Sides

Maple Candied Bacon

Maple Candied Bacon can be made in the oven or in your air fryer. And is made with a few simple ingredients. That of Maple Syrup, Brown Sugar and Bacon of course.

The first time I tried Candied bacon was a local pub!

I ordered a CEASAR also known as a BLOODY MARY drink and it came on the rim.

My first thought was. Can I just ordered the bacon next time!

And I learned I could. And I did 🙂

BEST MAPLE SYRUP

Bourbon Barrel-Aged Organic Maple Syrup

Which is an Organic Canada Grade A Amber syrup that was aged to perfection in a Kentucky Bourbon barrel.

For this recipe, I used their DARK syrup instead but either or would do for this candied bacon recipe.

WHAT’S CANDIED BACON

It is a recipe that originates from the Southern United States and is also known as “pigs candy” it can be served as an appetizer and is often served alongside A Bloody Mary drink.

IS CANDIED BACON KETO

No, because it uses sugar. However you can skip the brown sugar if desired!

HOW TO MAKE CANDIED BACON

Start with a package of good quality bacon
Then in a large bowl add in the maple syrup, brown sugar, vinegar and seasonings.
Toss to coat the bacon
Line two baking sheets with tinfoil
Preheat oven to 375° F
Place the bacon on the tinfoil strip by strip
Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes
Allow the bacon to cool on the stove top before serving!

MAKE IT SPICY BY ADDING

PINCH OF CAYANNE PEPPER
BLACK PEPPER

CANDIED BACON IN AIR FRYER

If your air fryer does not have a baking shelf then your going to have to make it in smaller batches.

Start with a package of good quality bacon
Then in a large bowl add in the maple syrup, brown sugar, vinegar and seasonings.
Toss to coat the bacon
Preheat the air fryer to 375° F
Place the bacon on in the bottom strip by strip
Bake in the air fryer for 15 minutes
Allow the bacon to cool before serving!

CAN CANDIED BACON BE LEFT OUT

Bacon should not ever be left out even when cooked for more than 2 hours. But this recipe does keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days in a sealable container.

Air Fryer, Appetizers & Sides, Vegetarian

Air Fryer Greek Potatoes

These Air Fryer Greek Potatoes are easy super easy to make and are very delicious!

Traditional Greek Potatoes are baked in the oven in a sauce that makes them soft and tender.

However they can also be done in the air fryer, since the baking aspect makes them just as soft.

These potatoes will have you saying OPA!

Greek Potatoes are absolutely delicious on their own or served as a side dish to any Greek meal.

Once you try this recipe, you are going to be hooked.

The are great served on there own, however they also go along side just about any type of meal.

Or GREEK dish!

ARE GREEK POATOES HEALTHY

Defiantly, they are basically potatoes baked or air fried in olive oil.

With some healthy seasonings of course and lemon juice.

WHAT IS IN GREEK POTATOES

It is a potato that is crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside that is seasoned with Greek seasonings and served with lemon juice. If you are baking them you will cook them in a chicken stock, air frying tenderizes them just the same. – the stock.

Greek potatoes are made with olive oil, garlic, chicken stock, and lemon juice.
Then they are spiced with oregano and rosemary.

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER GREEK POTATOES

It is good to use a BASKET Air fryer for this recipe, as it allows them to be tossed around creating the cripsy potatoes on the outside that your after and tender on the inside.
Start by washing and then cutting your potatoes into bite sized pieces.
Then chop your garlic.
Pre – heat your air fryer prior to placing your potatoes in.
Once it has heated up.
Toss the potatoes in your air fryer with some butter and olive oil and fresh garlic.
Then add in all the seasonings
Cook for 25 minutes, tossing every 10 if your air fryer does not do that for you.
Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!

Serve alongside my Air Fryer Lamb Chops as seen below.

And some of my Homemade Tzatziki Sauce and you will be in Business.

Everyone will be thinking your some kind of Greek Chef!

When really you just let your AIR FRYER do most of the work!

WHAT DO GREEK POTATOES TASTE LIKE

These potatoes come out so soft, moist and super tasty!

Hints of chicken stock and garlic and rosemary shine!

Oh yes and lemons!! Can’t forget that flavor profile.

Oh yeah that makes for a delicious plate of potatoes!

HOW TO MAKE GREEK POTATOES IN THE OVEN

Oven Baked Greek Potatoes

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Air Fryer, Appetizers & Sides, Quick and easy recipes, Seafood

Air Fryer Calamari

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This succulent Air Fryer Calamari is ready in less than 10 minutes. You heard that right!

It is lightly breaded in flour and seasoned just right. Leaving you with soft yet crispy appetizer that everyone is sure to enjoy!

You do not need a deep fryer to have homemade crispy calamari in the comfort of your own home.

You just need an air fryer, three bowls and some simple ingredients to make light snack.

I like to serve my calamari with fresh lemon wedges and will season it with lemon pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Top with some fresh chopped parsley for garnish and your ready to enjoy!

WHAT IS AIR FRYING

Air frying is a healthy alternative to deep frying food.

And most air fryers have been marketed in a way to make you think that this cooking technique is best for those who make a lot of those at home.

CAN YOU AIR FRY CALAMARI

Most defiantly, I do it all the time.

Actually I much prefer to cook it this way because it is healthier for you and so does my family.

Because you are cutting out most of the oil usage completely.

And allowing the air fryer to do all the work!

HOW TO AIR FRY CALAMARI

You are going to want to start with two large bowls a large knife and a cutting board.
Then you will want to collect your ingredients, such as flour, whole squid “if frozen defrost” egg, buttermilk and your seasonings. See recipe card below!
And don’t forget the fresh lemon wedges those really make this dish complete if you ask me.
Full recipe in the card below.

AIR FRYER COOKING TIMES

Be sure to pre – heat your air fryer to 400 f for this recipe. “This is an important part to cooking it perfectly”.
Then depending on your air fryer you are going to want to cook it in batches at a high heat for no more than 10 minutes at a time
Place flour and seasonings into 1 large bowl.
Place your egg buttermilk in the other.
Coat the calamari rings with flour, then dredge through the egg mixture.
Sprinkle a bit more flour on then shake off.
Coat the air fryer tray or pan with cooking oil.
Then place the calamari rings in the air fryer, making sure to create a single later of it and either spray with oit or drip bits overtop of the rings.
Air fry for 5 minutes. Open basket, flip calamari, and fry for an additional 3 minutes.
Serve with lemon wedges

I use the T-Fal Active air fryer for this calamari. 8 minutes does the trick for us with it. Please check with your air fryers cooking instructions.

However, to convert an oven-cooked recipe to an air-fryer one, the general rule of thumb is to reduce the suggested temperature by 25°F or 3.889 C and then cut the cook time by about 20%

NOTE: DO NOT OVERCOOK THE CALAMARI OR IT WON’T BE TENDER.

IS AIR FRYER FRIES HEALTHY?

Yes, very. Since the hot air is doing all the frying, saving you from using oil. But also giving you a deep fried taste without all those trans fats.

The food ends up crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.

If you have never used an air fryer, now is the best time to start.

Because they are more affordable now than ever before.

You get a deep fried texture without all the grease.

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Air Fryer, Christmas & Thanksgiving, Desserts

Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Cookies

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These Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Cookies are perfect for the fall and will leave your whole smelling of pumpkin pie.

These cookies here were made in my Air Fryer, however you can also make them just the same in the oven of you like.

No need to heat up the whole house when and air fryer is present. That is my motto!

We love pumpkin cookies around here, however I wanted to try them without flour.

So I substituted that for oatmeal and an 2 eggs. And it turned out better than I thought they would.

They are a bit chewy but soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Making for something that tastes somewhat like a muffin/cookie.

Made with just a few simple ingredients, which are: pumpkin filling, oatmeal, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice and salt.

I shared these cookies with some friends of the family and they were given 5 stars by all. Pretty awesome, as this was the first time I ever made them and came up with this recipe myself on a whim.

Or rather craving for a healthy fall treat!

HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN OATMEAL COOKIES

The key is the ingredient ratio.
So be sure to follow this one to a tea and you will be sure to have the best oatmeal pumpkin cookies eva!
You will want to start by having to large mixing bowl.
Then add in the pumpkin, oatmeal, butter, egg, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt into a mixing bowl. Stir the mixture to blend evenly.
Mix with a stand up mixer and then slowly add bowl one to and continue to blend.
Once everything is mixed, shape into small balls using your hands.
Place the balls in your air fryer on either tin foil or strictly the rack.
The thicker the cookie the more soft it will be inside.
Air fry in batches of 4 or 6 depending on the size of your air fryer.
Air frying times vary according to your air fryers instructions so it is best to check with your unit.

Frosting:

Meanwhile, in another bowl. Place the butter, vanilla extract, confectioners’ sugar and milk.

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Notes: After cookies are completely cooled, place in airtight container or plastic freezer bag. Keep the dough refrigerated if you are going to be making these in batches.

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Air Fryer

AIR FRYER GREEK LAMB CHOPS

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These AIR FRYER GREEK LAMB CHOPS are tender and full of flavorful.

If you like my Roasted Lamb Shanks, then you’re going to LOVE THIS RIB RECIPE too!

Once you this recipe, you will honestly wonder how you ever lived with an air fryer.

Since you will see they taste just the same, with less cooking time and not having to heat the whole house up.

If you have never used an air fryer, now is the time. Because they are more affordable now than ever. There are so many on the market as well. I have listed my favorites in the links below in the recipe card!

WHAT TO SERVE WITH LAMB SHANKS

I love to serve a Lamb Shanks with vegetables and mashed potatoes. These Vegetarian side dishes go so well, Air Fryer Beets, or Sauteed Asparagus and Honey Mustard Brussel Sprouts

WHAT IS AIR FRYING?

Air frying is a healthy alternative to deep frying food. And most air fryers have been marketed in a way to make you think that this cooking technique is best for those who make a lot of those at home.

Well I am here to tell you that you do not need to just be a deep fried food lover to want to use this cooking method. RATHER if you love to bake food, then this is also a great alternative. And in most cases is much healthier than traditional baking methods.

Because air frying mimics deep fried foods but uses little to no oil. So you can enjoy all the same deep – fried or baked foods that we have all come to know and love again but in a healthy way.

HOW LONG TO AIR FRY LAMB SHANKS

I use the T-Fal air fryer and put them on for 8 minutes, please check with your air fryers cooking instructions.

CAN YOU AIR FRY LAMB SHANKS

Yes, and they will turn out just as good as they would as if you were to fry or bake them.

CAN I USE ANY KIND OF AIR FRYER?

YES!

I currently have and use the T-fal ActiFry Fryer.

And cook them in batches of four.

Also on occasion I will use my Gotham Steel Fryer as well AND most recently use the CHEFMAN fryer.

All these tools work well for this recipe!

HOW TO AIR FRY LAMB SHANKS

You will want to start by marinading the lamb in a bowl for up to one hour in the fridge.
The marinade consists of chopped garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary and thyme.

It is really that simple!

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Easy Greek Potatoes
Rosemary Lamb Shanks with Lemon Potatoes
Slow Roast Lamb Shoulder Recipe
Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts
Lemon Rosemary Baked Chicken

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Air Fryer, Breakfast, Desserts

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls in Air Fryer

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These Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls are done in the Air Fryer. And come out Ooey Gooey good in no time at all!

Want another popular Canadian recipe? Try my Canadian Butter Tarts or Maple Candied Bacon they go well with butter tarts as well.

You can have these soft and fresh Cinnamon roll morsels of goodness in under 8 minutes!

Thanks to the miraculous Air Fryer.

PILLSBURY CINNAMON ROLLS IN AIR FRYER OVEN

You will want to start by simply removing the dough from the packaging.

Once that is done, you will see it has already been pre cut into individual rolls. Making it simple to place into your air fryer “in most cases you will not need cooking oil of any kind” also set aside the icing.
Air fry for an average of 8 minutes.
Then remove from air fryer and ice the rolls.
Enjoy!

Making it an super easy peasy recipe for anyone to make.

I like to make this recipe with the kids, as it is simple and quick.

However, I do like to make Cinnamon Buns/Rolls from scratch also. Those take a bit more time of course, however they are the real deal.

So, if you’re looking for that type of recipe. Soon you will be able to find this recipe on the site!

They are much better making it this way VS those premade store bought varieties.

If ya ask me!

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Whenever I have a hankering for some cinnamon rolls, I will make these as they are easy to prepare.

Also, why heat up the whole oven to make them.

When the air fryer can do the same job?

The package says, that these rolls make an excellent breakfast idea. Personally, I much prefer them for a dessert option. How about you?

AIR FRYER COOKING TIMES

Do vary based on the type of Air Fryer you are using.

I use the T-Fal Active air fryer. And with this unit there is a on and off setting along with a time that I set to 8 minutes for these.

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Air Fryer, Desserts

Air Fryer Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These Air Fryer Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside. And are made with just 4 simple ingredients that really make these cookies super delicious!

Whenever I have a hankering for chocolate, I will make these cookies.

Gone are the days, where I will make a dozen cookies in the oven. Well unless, it is super cold out and I want to heat up my house some. Well then in that case I may.

But these days, I like to let my air fryer make me some cookies.

Plus it is super simple and quick to make too!

Because all your simply doing is throwing everything together into one bowl before mixing and placing in your air fryer.

Let your air fryer do the work this time 🙂

HOW TO MAKE NUTELLA COOKIES

Those ingredients consist of flour, nutella, egg and some chocolate chips.
Start by mixing just the flour, nutella and egg in a bowl with a hand mixer blending the ingredients together well.
Then once it is blended, add in the chocolate chips and mix well with your hands.
Form a few balls into your hands and flatten out. “But not to much as you want some thickness to the cookies”.
Place in your air fryer rufly 5 at a time.
Cooking from 10- to 11 minutes or according to your air fryers instructions.
Allow to cool down before eating and enjoy!

Now, if you have kids in the house. These cookies are something you all can make together in a jiffy!

I just love making cookies in my air fryer, because it cooks them just the same way as your oven would. However the clean up is super easy!

So people who do air fryer cookie recipes, request that you put parchment paper down.

However if you have a non stick air fryer.

Then there is absolutely no need at all. The cookies just come up super easy.

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Notes: After cookies are completely cooled, place in airtight container or plastic freezer bag. Keep the dough refrigerated if you are going to be making these in batches.

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Appetizers & Sides, Vegetarian

Air Fryer Tomatoes

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Have you ever tried Roasted Tomatoes and liked them? Then your going to love these “Air Fryer Tomatoes” as they taste just the same and are ready in less than 8 minutes.

Think easy appetizer or quick afternoon snack idea!

You really do not need to add much the tomatoes, besides salt and pepper. Because air frying them roasts them to perfection. Bringing out hints of sweet and savory flavors.

Feel free to add parmesan cheese on top once they have been cooked and add to a melba toast cracker as a nice light snack.

These tomatoes are straight from our garden, some of the tomatoes are small while others large. They all cook at the same length of time though in the air fryer and come out dee-licious!

The type of tomato you use does not matter either, even baby tomatoes would work well.

CAN YOU AIR FRY TOMATOES

Of course and the clean up is so much easier than say roasting them in the oven. You can also air fry them whole, then use however you see fit.

Feel free to drizzle some olive oil on them once they are done.

Mmmmmmm, simple is best when it comes to tomates if you ask me.

AIR FRYER FRIED TOMATOES

It is super simple to air fry tomatoes,.

Start by slicing taking your tomatoes, and then place them directly into your air fryer.
Season with salt and pepper.
Air fry anywhere for 8- 10 minutes or until roasted looking.
Once they are cooked, simply allow them to cook down in the air fryer.
Drizzle olive oil over top if desired and parm cheese.
Enjoy!

AIR FRYER COOKING TIMES

I use the T-Fal Active air fryer and put these tomatoes on for 8 minutes, please check with your air fryers cooking instructions.

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