Air Fryer Asian Chicken Drumsticks

These Air Fryer Asian Chicken Drumsticks are sweet and sticky and are cooked to perfection in the air fryer.

CAN YOU PUT FOIL IN THE AIR FRYER

Iv’e been asked this question many times and the answer is yes.

I use it often when cooking sticky foods as the clean up after is that much easier.

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. And if your cooking something fatty, the fat will drip away and off the food.

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.

The air hot air is what cooks the food not the oil. If you have some frozen foods on hand, feel free to throw out any deep fryer you may have because the air fryer can now do the same job.

But it is not only frozen food that can be cooked this way, pretty much any food you can think of can.

If you like sweet and savory asian inspired chicken flavors, then you’re sure to want to add this recipe to your cookbook collection.

I’m super excited to share my first Air Fryer recipe with you all today. I have been on the fence for the past year about buying an air fryer.

Mainly because I do not eat a lot of deep fried foods and also because I could not fathom spending $200 plus for ONE. Air fryers promise that you can get that deep fried texture without all the grease.

So recently when I came across the Gotham air fryer, that does the exact same thing as an air fryer.

And knew that I had to try it! So I’m now starting a Air Fryer collection of recipes on this blog because I have fallen in love with this NEW kitchen tool.

CAN I USE ANY KIND OF AIR FRYER?

YES!

HOW TO COOK CHICKEN IN THE AIR FRYER?

If your using a Kitchen Top Air Fryer, follow your Air fryers cooking instructions for chicken drumsticks.
Then coat the Chicken in Olive Oil vs Cooking Oil = 3 tbsp per 6 legs is enough.
Marinated the chicken for 30 minutes before air frying.
Place the Chicken in or on the Air Fryer and allow it to do the Cooking.

NOTE: Each air fryer has different cooking instructions based on size and model. It is best to check with your units information in regards to cooking times and temps for chicken drumsticks

HOW TO COOK CHICKEN ON THE GOTHAM STEEL AIR FRYER?

If your using the Gotham Steel Crisper I would advise to turn your oven to Conventional bake, which will make the chicken extra crispy. Otherwise if your oven does not have that setting you can simply place the crisper on the middle rack, which works well too.
Follow the same instructions above.

If you have a table top Air Fryer all these recipes will work the same. Because Air Fryers all use the same type of cooking techniques.

IS AIR FRYER CHICKEN HEALTHY?

Yes, in comparison to other methods of cooking chicken it is. If you have never used an air fryer, now is the time. They are more affordable now than ever. Plus they are also a much healthier way to cook food, since the fat drains away and it is never deep fried.

Some people think that an Air Fryer is mostly for people who eat a lot of fried food. I admit I once was apart of that group, however I soon realised that if you like to bake foods too. Like I do, then the air fryer really cuts out a lot of the unnecessary fat.

Think of it, how do you typically bake chicken drumsticks or legs? If you are anything like me. You would place it on a pan in the oven and sometimes use a baking sheet to catch the grease. However with the air fryer it elevates the food and allows all that (FAT) to drip away.

Plus if you use the Gotham Air Fryer it is super simple to clean, I am talking hard sticky food at the bottom of the tray slides right off. No scrubbing at all is needed, it could not be more simpular guys.

Another reason I like the Gotham Air Fryer is because it cooks more food than the typical table top Air Fryers. Because it has a lot of space on that tray !

IS AIR FRYER CHICKEN KETO?

Yes!

Wanting some more AWESOME Air Fryer recipes?

Stay tuned to this blog for more “Air Fryer“ inspired recipes to come!

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Appetizers & Sides, Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes and Dressings

Creamy Lemon and Lime Vinaigrette

This Healthy Creamy Lemon and Lime Vinaigrette goes well on many different types of salads.

Think shrimp, white fish, chicken or chick pea type salads and of course with avocados, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes and pretty much any type of veggie.

This is the start to a line of “Healthy Vinaigrette” recipes that I will be sharing on this blog over the next few weeks, so if you liked this one.

Then be sure to follow me as I will be releasing more of my favorite homemade vinaigrettes in the coming weeks.

So what makes this a healthy vinaigrette? Well it is the Plain Yogurt, then I mix that delicious yogurt with fresh limes and lemons, cilantro, minced garlic, olive oil and salt to taste.

I know longer by those store bought salad vinaigrette or dressings, because I have learned to make even better ones at home.

This Vinaigrette pairs really well with all types of vegetables and proteins. And can be stored in mason jars in your fridge for up to 3 weeks.

One of my favorite ways to use this dressing would be on fish tacos and over a fresh Corn on the Cob salad. See below for that full recipe!

I like to use mason jars for my dressings. Then you can simply shake everything together and wulla it’s ready to enjoy!

Healthy Creamy and Light = Perfection!

Note: Stores in the fridge up to 3 weeks! Also if you prefer more sweet than tangy vinaigrette feel free to add anywhere from 1 tsp to 1 tbsp of honey to sweeten it up.

Personally I like it without!

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Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes

Salsa Verde Pork Chops

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These Salsa Verde Pork Chops remind me of Mexico and if you know me you know that I love mexican cuisine. The chops are seared with butter at first then are covered in a delicious tomatillo salsa verde sauce.

What are Tomatillos you ask? Well there the Mexican tomato basically and now a days this tomato can be found in a jar called “Salsa Verde” at pretty much any supermarket in North America. I like to use this salsa in many different types of recipes, it goes especially well with pork and chicken dishes.

CAN YOU USE ANY KIND OF PORKCHOP?

Absolutely! Any kind of porkchop will work for this recipe. Such as bone in pork chops, pork loin or ribs.

These chops are super easy to make and are really really delicious! Go ahead and serve these pork chops over a bed of rice.

The trick to cooking the best pork chops is to use ample butter, because you are going to be basting the pork in the butter while it cooks. Giving it it’s depth of flavor and also helps to keep it moist and juicy.

Barriga llena, corazón contento = Full stomach, happy heart.

The second trick is to season the pork chops generously on both sides prior to cooking with salt and pepper. If you follow those two tips alone you are sure to prepare the best pork chops ever. Also feel free to use bone in pork chops, pork loin or ribs.

Loving the mexican flavors of this recipe? Then you are sure to love my “Homemade Chicken Verde” which is another popular recipe of mine that utilizes some of the same ingredients! Go check it out > https://canadiancookingadventures.com/recipe/quick-chicken-verde/

LOOKING FOR ANOTHER GREAT RECIPE FOR PORK CHOPS? Try my Dijon Mustard Honey Pork Chops

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Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes and Dressings

Honey Lime Vinaigrette

This Healthy Honey Lime Vinaigrette is sweet tasting with a hint of tang. And goes quiet well on many different types of salads.

I started to share some of my favorite homemade “Healthy Vinaigrette” recipes here with you all this summer. This recipe will be the third one on that list, so if you like this one.

Then be sure to check this blog for my others and stay tuned for more to come in the following months.

This one is listed as vegan and that is because we are not adding in any sour cream or yogurt like some of my other dressings. Making it more light too!

Gone are the days where I will buy store bought Vinaigrettes, homemade just tastes that much better and is healthier. So I encourage you to give it a try as well. Really there is not much to it, pour shake and store. That’s it!

So what makes this a healthy vinaigrette? It’s the ingredients of course. This one calls for olive oil, lime juice, dijon mustard, honey and a few seasonings.

This Vinaigrette also pairs really well with all types of vegetables and proteins. I like to use mason jars to store my dressings.

Then you can simply shake everything together and wulla it’s ready to enjoy! Plus each mason jars can store in your fridge for up to 3 weeks.

Honey Lime Perfection!

Note: Stores in the fridge up to 3 weeks! Also if you prefer more sweet than tangy vinaigrette feel free to add anywhere from 1 tsp to 1 tbsp of honey to sweeten it up. Personally I like it without!

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Appetizers & Sides, Quick and easy recipes, Salads

Vegan Corn On The Cob Salad

This Fresh Corn on the Cob salad is full of flavor and is a very healthy salad option for those who vegan diet or those who want to include more meatless meals into their lifestyle.

Made with just a few simple ingredients of fresh sweet corn on the cob, avocados, cucumbers, orange and red peppers.

Then it’s topped with my homemade “Honey Lime Vinaigrette“ which makes for a very tasty low carb yet filling salad. And you will be in business!

When making a cob salad, you want to be sure to use fresh corn on the cob.

Of course you can use canned corn or frozen but i’m telling you it just is not the same.

So really try to get your hands on the fresh stuff if possible.

The sweet corn and orange pepper give this salad a hint of sweetness! So when you add just a touch of the “Honey Lime Vinaigrette” you will really help to ampt up the sweet flavors even more.

If you’re looking for more of a “Tangy Vinaigrette” simply scroll to the bottom of this recipe for a list of other Vinaigrette dressings that also would go great with this salad.

Your going to want a light Vinaigrette to accompany this salad, so i’m sharing that recipe with you as well.

It is not only perfect for this particular salad it also can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 weeks and used on plenty of other salads.

Also be sure to only pour the vinaigrette overtop once your ready to eat it, otherwise you bare the chance of having mushy avocados.

Honey Lime Vinaigrette

Wanting to feed more people?

Simply double up this recipe up with my easy to use recipe adjuster above and then you can serve a larger group.

Meal Prep Inspiration: Store in sealable containers for up to 3 days in the fridge, just make sure you are using firm avocados and not putting the dressing on top till your ready to eat.

Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout

Beef Vermicelli

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These Beef Vermicelli noodles are super simple to make and are packed full of flavors from Thai food that you have come to expect and love.

Because everyone thinks i’m some kind of highly skilled Asian chef, when really im just following some basic steps to obtain this lovely dish.

This recipe is very easy to prepare and has red and yellow peppers along with bok choy in it among some other very important ingredients.

I used to order this often from my local Vietnamese restaurant, now I make it myself.

Today you can find many different types of ways to prepare this popular dish, this is my take on this delicious recipe.

I hope you give it a try and let me know what you and your family think.

Some people like to make this dish with shrimp, chicken or pork.

And others like it purely vegetarian, which is good also. So do what works best for you, after all it’s your meal.

You will want to start marinating the beef first and while its marinating you can then soak the vermicelli noodles.

Also preparing the vegetables around this time is perfect too. Since the actually cooking part takes less than 15 minutes.

To me this vegetable mixture is perfect, peppers and bok choy works so well.

The only traditional ingredient I didn’t add here was thai basil which you can top this dish with at the end if you’d like.

You can always substitute Thai basil leaves for regular fresh basil leaves.

I didn’t have any on hand today so I used cilantro instead which works good too.

Also I like to use Garlic chili sauce, which gives it the right amount of heat vs cutting up fresh whole thai red chilies.

They are just to hot for me to handle, and I always end up with burning hands.

I like to add 2 tbsp of this Garlic chili sauce to my recipe, however for this one I used 1 tbsp in the ingredients section because I’m sure more people prefer a milder dish.

ENJOY!

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Curries, Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout, Vegetarian

Chickpea Curry

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Today I’m sharing with you one of my newest fusion dishes. What makes this a fusion dish is the combination of the “Thai Green Curry Paste” and “Indian spices”.

I ALWAYS have Indian and Thai ingredients on hand so this dish will be really easy to make if you do to.

This recipe is definitely one of those top vegan/vegetarian recipes that we like to enjoy in our home often.

Made with coconut milk, chickpeas, roma tomatoes, canned tomatoes, onions and an array of spices.

You are sure to enjoy the amazing flavors in this dish!

Actually it’s my partners favorite curry dish right now and he is more of a meat eater, so trust me when I say, it’s that good.

In our home we eat vegetarian at least 3x per week and that is if I am cooking. “Which 95% of the time I am. So I hold all the power in deciding what goes in our meals. Thank God!

Otherwise we probably would be eating takeout every night. Which is fine and dandy when your in your 20’s but we are now in our 30’s and try to watch what we eat.

So what are you waiting for? You can have this absolutely delicious and healthy curry on the table tonight in under 30 minutes.

Instant Pot, Slow Cooker recipes

Mexican Pulled Chicken

Gallery April 4, 2018 Jacqueline Leave a comment

This Mexican Pulled Chicken is slow-cooked in Mexican green chili sauce and jalapenos, this melt-in-your-mouth smoky chicken is the perfect comfort zone. Pair it with fresh pico de gallo and rice and you’re in for a dinnertime treat!

And is little on the spicy side.

So if you are paring this with homemade pico de gallo (salsa fresca).

I would advise to omit the jalapenos in the salsa since the chicken has enough heat it it already.

But do not worry, it’s not too hot due to the addition of the chile adobo which give it a sweet smoky flavor as well.

Pair this dish with some full fat sour cream and you will have a more mellowed out dish. So if you like Mexican food just as much as me, then I’m more than certain this will become one of your new favorites.

Personally I can handle the extra heat, that is why I made my pico de gallo with jalapenos in it.

As you may know I really love spicy food, however my partner leans more towards sweet stuff and said he would prefer the pico de gallo to have no jalapenos in for this pairing.

This recipe is super easy to make, and packed with full of flavor so follow along.

All we are doing here is simply placing our chicken breasts into the slow cooker, along with 1/2 cup of mexican green chili sauce, a few adobo chilies, some chicken stock and our seasonings.

Then we are allowing it to simmer on medium to low heat all day, only to return to shred the chicken with two forks.

Then placing back into the pot to simmer/brown for a few minutes to allow the sauce to thicken up some. This dish is so tasty and is my new favorite way to eat pulled chicken.

Serve over a bed of jasmine rice, along with homemade pico de gallo and you will be in flavor heaven.

The nice thing about mexican food is that you can make a lot of it in a short period, and you can store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. I hope you enjoy, ARRIBA MEXICO!

Looking for an awesome recipe for Mexican Salsa? Check out my recipe for Pico De Gallo this goes great with this pulled chicken.

Notes: Squeeze some fresh lemon juice overtop for a pop of extra flavor.

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