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Air Fryer 'Fried' Pickles

Published by Allyson
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Making Fried Pickles in the Air fryer takes hardly any time and uses no oil like deep frying! Feel good about eating these healthier 'fried pickles'!

Close up shot of air fryer fried pickles

I love the Air Fryer! It's an appliance than can pretty much do it all. I've shared with y'all Asparagus Fries, Avocado Fries, and so many other air fryer recipes with success! These Air Fryer Fried Pickles aren't actually fried, but you'd never know the difference! They are super crispy, juicy, and delicious! Fried pickles are an easy snack, delicious appetizer, or perfect game-day food!

Dip them in delicious Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dressing, Dill Pickle Dip or Copycat Chick-fil-A Sauce and you will be all set! No matter what the occasion, you're going to be obsessed with making these Air Fryer Fried Pickles!

up close single fried pickle

Making these fried pickles is easy, but it does take a few steps! I debated using a beer batter vs a regular breading, and I decided I liked a regular breading on fried pickles better than a beer batter.

The regular breading makes them very crispy and doesn't give them the chance to be soggy, so I like that option better.

How to make Fried Pickles in the Air Fryer:

**scroll down for step by step printable directions and full ingredient list**

  • Place the dill pickles out on a paper towel in a single layer and then place a paper towel firmly on top of the pickles.
    • This will absorb the moisture from the pickles so that the breading will be able to stick to the pickles. 
  • Get all the ingredients together and make an assembly line:
    • In one medium bowl add flour, salt, and cajun seasoning; mix it together.  
    • In another bowl add panko breadcrumbs, regular breadcrumbs and garlic powder; mix it together.
    • In another bowl add 2 eggs and pickle juice; whisk it together. 
  • Now to coat the pickles:
    • Taking a few pickles at a time, add them to the bowl with the flour mixture and cover completely.
    • Then add the pickles to the egg mixture, coating completely.
    • Drip off any extra egg coating and then place in the bread crumb mixture.
      • Press the pickles firmly into the bread crumb mixture to make sure the coating sticks well. 

  • Place the coated pickles in the Air Fryer in a single layer and make sure they don't touch each other. Lightly spray the tops of the pickles with oil spray ( I like using a Misto sprayer like this). Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and cook for 5 minutes. Open the air fryer after 5 mins and then flip the pickles over carefully, spray the tops with oil spray and then cook 5 more minutes. 
  • Remove and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!
fried pickle dipped in ranch

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

What dipping sauces go with fried pickles?

fried pickle dipped in ranch

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Air Fryer Fried Pickles
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Making Fried Pickles in the Air fryer takes hardly any time and uses no oil like deep frying! Feel good about eating these healthier 'fried pickles'!

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer fried pickles
Servings: 30 pickles
Ingredients
  • 30 dill pickles (I like the chip style)
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2 TBS pickle juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅓ cup bread crumbs
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • oil spray
Instructions

  1. Place the dill pickles out on a paper towel in a single layer and then place a paper towel firmly on top of the pickles.This will absorb the moisture from the pickles so that the breading will be able to stick to the pickles. 

  2. In one medium bowl add flour, salt, and cajun seasoning; mix it together.  In another bowl add panko breadcrumbs, regular breadcrumbs and garlic powder; mix it together. In another bowl add 2 eggs and pickle juice; whisk it together. 

  3. Now coat the pickles: Taking a few pickles at a time, add them to the bowl with the flour mixture and cover completely. Then add the pickles to the egg mixture, coating completely. Drip off any extra egg coating and then place in the bread crumb mixture. Press the pickles firmly into the bread crumb mixture to make sure the coating sticks well. 

  4. Place the coated pickles in the Air Fryer in a single layer and make sure they don't touch each other (you will likely have to do in batches unless your air fryer is giant sized). Lightly spray the tops of the pickles with oil spray.

  5. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and cook for 5 minutes. Open the air fryer after 5 mins and then flip the pickles over carefully, spray the tops with oil spray and then cook 5 more minutes. Remove and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!

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Recipe Notes

*feel free to use one type of breadcrumbs if you don's have both regular and panko. I like combining them for the best texture, but you can use one type as well. 

Published in May 2020, updated March 2023.

General Tso's Shrimp (One Skillet)

Published by Allyson
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This delicious One Skillet General Tso's Shrimp takes 10 minutes to cook and with under 300 calories, it's the perfect healthy meal!

This delicious One Skillet General Tso's Shrimp takes 10 minutes to cook and with under 300 calories, it's the perfect healthy meal!

General Tso's is one of the most popular Chinese food menu items, so I know most people love it! Making General Tso's Shrimp at home allows you to know exactly what is put into your meal and saves you money on take-out. Not only that, but you also save time since it only takes 10 minutes to make from start to finish. This One Skillet General Tso' Shrimp will be a dinner staple!

Serve this saucy shrimp dish my some of my other Chinese food favorites like Air Fryer Crab Rangoon, One Skillet Beef & Broccoli, Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry, or Quinoa Fried Rice!

One Skillet General Tso's Shrimp takes only 10 minutes to cook and is majorly delicious! With under 300 calories per serving, it's the perfect healthy meal!

Being that this General Tso's Shrimp only takes 10 minutes to make, it's a very easy shrimp recipe!

How to make General Tso's Shrimp:

  • Combine all your ingredients for the sauce, set aside.
  • Saute ginger and garlic in a large skillet (I like this one!), then add the shrimp. 
  • Cook the shrimp for a minute or two, then add the sauce to the pan. Crank up that heat and let the sauce thicken up. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Eat up!
One Skillet General Tso's Shrimp takes only 10 minutes to cook and is majorly delicious! With under 300 calories per serving, it's the perfect healthy meal!

I love that you can keep General Tso's Shrimp a very healthy meal! With 300 calories per serving, this is definitely a dish you can feel good about feeding your family. There are many options on how to serve it to keep it healthy!

Can I add vegetables in with the shrimp while cooking?

Yes! You can easily add vegetables such as chopped bell peppers, small broccoli or cauliflower florets, chopped onions, baby corn, or water chestnuts into the skillet and cook with the shrimp.

Servings suggestions for General Tso's Shrimp:

  • Serve General Tso's Shrimp over a bed of quinoa for a punch of protein. Quinoa has 8 grams of protein per cup! Go a step further and make Quinoa Fried 'Rice' on the side!
  • Want a more traditional Chinese side to serve with dinner? Whip up a pot of white or brown rice and serve the shrimp over the top.
  • Don't want to add a grain? Steam or saute broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and bell peppers and serve along the side with some sauce over the top.
One Skillet General Tso's Shrimp takes only 10 minutes to cook and is majorly delicious! With under 300 calories per serving, it's the perfect healthy meal!

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General Tso's Shrimp (One Skillet)
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

One Skillet General Tso's Shrimp takes only 10 minutes to cook and is majorly delicious! With under 300 calories per serving, it's the perfect healthy meal!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: asian, Chinese
Keyword: general tsos shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal
Ingredients
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 TBS hoisin sauce
  • 3 TBS rice vinegar
  • 3 TBS ketchup
  • 2 TBS lower sodium soy sauce
  • 1 TBS cornstarch
  • 1 TBS sesame oil
  • 1 inch knob fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 TBS minced garlic
  • 2 lbs peeled, tail off, devained large shrimp (about 40-50 shrimp)
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
  • 1 TBS sesame seeds
Instructions

  1. In a small bowl add water, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, hoisin, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and cornstarch; whisk to combine.

  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add sesame oil and heat for 30 seconds. Add garlic and ginger and saute for 1 minute stirring constantly. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. 

  3. Whisk sauce again, then pour into skillet. Turn heat to high, and stir through the shrimp. Allow sauce to come to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook 2-3 more minutes until sauce is thickened and shrimp are cooked through. 

  4. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.

Easy Dyed Easter Eggs

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Coloring Easter Eggs has never been easier! These Easy Dyed Easter Eggs only use two things, shaving cream or cool whip & food coloring!

Coloring Easter Eggs has never been easier! These Easy Dyed Easter Eggs only use two things, shaving cream or cool whip & food coloring!

Now that Easter is only a few days away, I wanted to share my favorite way to dye eggs! These Easy Dyed Easter Eggs are seriously so simple, and the kids will love helping and seeing the vibrant colors (that's my favorite part too)!

You can even eat these after dying them if you use the cool whip method. I love using the eggs in this Best Ever Egg Salad or Avocado (no mayo) Egg Salad! So yum!

Coloring Easter Eggs has never been easier! For these Easy Dyed Easter Eggs you only need two ingredients, shaving cream and food coloring!

How pretty are these Easy Dyed Easter Eggs?!?! All you need is gel food coloring and shaving cream OR cool whip.

***If you are planning to eat these hard boiled eggs, I recommend using cool whip instead of shaving cream. You want to make sure that you aren't accidentally consuming the chemicals from the shaving cream.***

How to make Easy Dyed Easter Eggs:

I highly recommend using the Instant Pot to make Hard Boiled Eggs. Makes life so much easier! You can also use the AIR FRYER HARD BOILED EGGS method, which is super easy too! 

  • First off, if you use a muffin tin, it makes this REALLY easy! Load up each hole with shaving cream or cool whip. Add a few drops of gel food coloring (I like this one) to each hole.
    • I did 2 colors in each one.
  • Then, using a toothpick, lightly swirl the color around. You don't want to mix it up too much otherwise you won't have a big color contrast on your eggs!
  • Next up, place the hard boiled eggs into each hole and lightly press down!
  • Leave the eggs here for about 10 minutes and then flip them over! 
Coloring Easter Eggs has never been easier! For these Easy Dyed Easter Eggs you only need two ingredients, shaving cream and food coloring!
  • Leave the eggs for 10 more minutes on the opposite side.
  • Remove the eggs from the tins, then lightly rinse them off. Set them on a paper towel or kitchen towel to dry.

Did you try these?!?! Tag me on Instagram @DomesticSuperhero or leave a review below!

I plan on hiding the eggs for my kids on Easter morning. What will you do with your Easy Dyed Easter Eggs?

More fun recipes for Easter:

  • Left over Peeps? These Peeps Smores are the answer! Marshmallow Peeps, milk chocolate, and graham crackers make the perfect Easter Smores!
  • Instant Pot Lemon Cake (shortcut recipe) is moist, delicious, and easy!
  • From brunch recipes to dessert, I have 23 of the BEST Easter Recipes for you! Definitely something that everyone will enjoy on Easter!
  • A Carrot Cake Trifle is the ultimate easy dessert! Using boxed or homemade carrot cake, layering a delicious cream cheese mixture, and topping with walnuts make the perfect quick dessert! 
  • Easy Carrot Cake Squares are the full of fresh carrots and topped with delicious cream cheese frosting and walnuts! 

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Easy Dyed Easter Eggs
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
22 mins
 

Coloring Easter Eggs has never been easier! For these Easy Dyed Easter Eggs you only need two ingredients, shaving cream and food coloring!

Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Dyed Easter Eggs
Servings: 12 eggs
Ingredients
  • cool whip or shaving cream
  • 12 hard boiled eggs (see recipe below)
  • gel food coloring
  • toothpick or something to swirl the colors
Instructions

  1. Using a muffin tin, load up each hole with shaving cream or cool whip. Add a few drops of gel food coloring (I like this one) to each hole. *I did 2 colors in each one* Then, using a toothpick, lightly swirl the color around. Don't mix it up too much otherwise you won’t have a big color contrast on your eggs.

  2. Next, place the hard boiled eggs into each hole and lightly press down! Leave the eggs here for about 10 minutes and then carefully flip them over. Leave another 10 minutes.

  3. Lightly rinse them off. Set them on a paper towel or kitchen towel to dry.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe Here

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe Here

Air Fryer English Muffin Pizzas

Published by Allyson
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These quick and easy English Muffin Pizzas are done in the Air Fryer in less than 5 minutes and the kids LOVE them!

These quick and easy English Muffin Pizzas are done in the Air Fryer in less than 5 minutes and the kids LOVE them!

Growing up these little english muffin pizzas were a quick snack and meal staple. They are cheap and easy to make, can be customized with our favorite toppings, and even the kids love helping make them! Using the air fryer reduces the cook time and helps them get crispy quickly! These Air Fryer English Muffin Pizzas are so tasty and easy to make!

These quick and easy English Muffin Pizzas are done in the Air Fryer in less than 5 minutes and the kids LOVE them!

These days I love using the Air fryer, to make everything! My Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts and Asparagus Fries have been major hits with followers! I like that it takes hardly any time to make a quick snack or meal when using the air fryer! Kids also love making these Air Fryer Homemade Bagel Bites!

How to make English Muffin Pizzas in the Air Fryer:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Get the ingredients together. For this recipe all that is needed is english muffins, pizza sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese; however you can add other toppings as well!
ingredients
  • Open the english muffins and then add a layer of sauce and sprinkle the cheese on top. Add whatever other toppings are desired. Add a sprinkle of dried basil or italian seasoning over the top of the cheese.
steps 1-3
  • Pop them in the air fryer and cook until the cheese is melted and the english muffins are getting crispy (see full directions below in the recipe card). Remove the air fryer english muffin pizzas and serve hot!
steps 4-5

Can I make english muffin pizzas in the oven? Yes! Follow the same directions but instead of air frying, add them to a baking sheet and then cook at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

cooked pizzas

What toppings are recommended for these pizzas?

  • Any of your favorite pizza toppings will work on these air fryer english muffin pizzas.
    • Pepperoni, sausage crumbles, or sliced ham will add some protein to the pizzas.
    • Adding sliced peppers or onion, or mushrooms and artichokes will add more complex flavors! The options are endless!

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

These quick and easy English Muffin Pizzas are done in the Air Fryer in less than 5 minutes and the kids LOVE them!

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Air Fryer English Muffin Pizzas
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
 

These quick and easy English Muffin Pizzas are done in the Air Fryer in less than 5 minutes and the kids LOVE them!

Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer english muffin pizzas
Servings: 4 mini pizzas
Calories: 137 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 english muffins cut in half
  • ½ cup pizza or marinara sauce
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • dried basil optional
Instructions

  1. Add a spoonful of sauce to each half of english muffin. Spread to cover the surface. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top of the sauce and lightly press down into the sauce. Sprinkle dried basil over the top. Repeat for all english muffin halves.

  2. Add the pizzas to the air fryer. Set to 380 degrees and cook for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the muffins are getting crispy. Remove and serve!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Nutrition is based off 1 mini pizza (half the English muffin): 137 calories, 6g fat, 16g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 8g protein. 

Can I make english muffin pizzas in the oven? Yes! Follow the same directions but instead of air frying, add them to a baking sheet and then cook at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Slow Cooker Vegetable Tortilla Soup

Published by Allyson
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Slow Cooker Vegetable Tortilla Soup is the perfect healthy meal. Only 100 calories per cup, it's low calorie, low carb, and you would NEVER know it!

Slow Cooker Vegetable Tortilla Soup is the perfect healthy meal. Only 100 calories per cup, it's low calorie, low carb, and you would NEVER know it!

One of my all time favorite soups, Chicken Tortilla, is a dinner staple! I wanted to make a vegetarian versional of the popular soup. Most dishes with meat, the meat can be taken out and you don’t even miss it!  This Vegetable Tortilla Soup packs all of the amazing flavor of regular Chicken Tortilla soup, but is half the calories and incredibly delicious!

Slow Cooker Vegetable Tortilla Soup is the perfect healthy meal. Only 100 calories per cup, it's low calorie, low carb, and you would NEVER know it!

Making this soup is very simple and it can be done in the slow cooker, instant pot, or stove top. This recipe is for the slow cooker, because a meal that can be dumped and cooked all day is a dinner WIN! Want to make the meat version? I have a Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla soup as well as an Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla soup to try as well!

Slow Cooker Vegetable Tortilla Soup is the perfect healthy meal. Only 100 calories per cup, it's low calorie, low carb, and you would NEVER know it!

How to make Vegetable Tortilla Soup in the Slow cooker:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Get all of the ingredients together and prep the vegetables and beans.
  • In a large slow cooker, add black beans, fire roasted tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, carrots, celery, green chilies, broth/water, cilantro, cumin, and chili powder. Stir, cover, and cook.
  • About 20 minutes before serving, add the frozen corn, stir, cover and cook on high for 20 minutes.
  • Spoon the delicious soup into bowl and add cilantro, cheese, and avocado for garnish if desired. Serve immediately!
Slow Cooker Vegetable Tortilla Soup is the perfect healthy meal. Only 100 calories per cup, it's low calorie, low carb, and you would NEVER know it!

How to make vegetable tortilla soup on the stove top:

On the stove-top this soup can be made in about 20 minutes:

  • Following the directions from the slow cooker method, add the black beans, fire roasted tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, carrots, celery, green chilies, broth/water, cilantro, cumin, and chili powder to a big pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, covered.
  • Add the frozen corn, stir, and then cook 5 more minutes covered. Continue to serve and add cheese and garnishes.

How to make the soup in the Instant Pot:

  • Following the directions from the slow cooker method, add the black beans, fire roasted tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, carrots, celery, green chilies, broth/water, cilantro, cumin, and chili powder to the Instant Pot.
  • Close the lid, press the pressure valve into the sealed position, then press MANUAL and set the timer for 8 minutes.
    • You should remember when using the Instant Pot, that the time it takes to cook the recipe (8 mins), is not the total time of the recipe. You need to give the pot some time to ‘come to pressure’, and the more water in the pot, the longer this will take. Don’t worry, just let it do it’s thing!
  • Once the time is up, allow 5 minutes to naturally release the pressure. Then, carefully flip the valve (liquid may shoot out here, you can gently cover the valve with a paper towel to decrease mess), and allow the rest of the pressure to release. 
  • Add the frozen corn, then stir to combine. Let the soup sit for 2-3 minutes so the corn warms through. Continue to serve and add cheese and garnishes.

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Slow Cooker Vegetable Tortilla Soup
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 3 mins
 

Slow Cooker Vegetable Tortilla Soup is the perfect hearty healthy meal. With only 100 calories per cup, it's low calorie, low carb, and you would NEVER know it!

Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: vegetable tortilla soup
Servings: 11 cups
Calories: 100 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 cups black beans (this is 1 can + ¼ cup) rinsed and drained
  • 14.5 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes with juice
  • 10 ounces red enchilada sauce
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
  • 4 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 ounces diced green chilies
  • 4 cups water/vegetable broth
  • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro + more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • mozzarella cheese for garnish optional and not included in calorie count
  • avocado for garnish optional and not included in calorie count
Instructions

  1. In a large slow cooker, add black beans, fire roasted tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, carrots, celery, green chilies, broth/water, cilantro, cumin, and chili powder. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

  2. About 20 minutes before serving, add corn, stir, cover and cook on high for 20 minutes.

  3. Spoon into bowl, add cilantro, cheese, and avocado for garnish if desired. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information per serving (1 cup serving): 100 calories, 0 grams fat, 21 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 4 grams sugar, 4 grams protein. 

Published January 2016, updated February 2023. 

Air Fryer Buffalo Wings (fast & easy)

Published by Allyson
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Air Fryer Buffalo Wings are the sauciest and easiest wings ever! Done in less than 20 minutes, you’ll never make wings any other way!

Air Fryer Buffalo Wings are the sauciest and easiest wings ever! Done in less than 20 minutes, you’ll never make wings any other way!

The air fryer is an appliance that basically takes cooking to another level…an easier and faster method for everything. These Air Fryer Buffalo Wings not only take a fraction of the time of baking, but get so crispy you’ll think they are fried.

Using the air fryer allows them to get super crispy without actually frying them. Once you try this method, you will never cook wings another way. Serve these with a side of Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing, and  Air Fryer French Fries, or Instant Pot Corn on the Cob for the perfect meal!

Don't like buffalo wings? Follow my recipe to make the Perfect Crispy Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer or Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings.

Air Fryer Buffalo Wings are the sauciest and easiest wings ever! Done in less than 20 minutes, you’ll never make wings any other way!

Making wings in the Air Fryer couldn’t be easier! I use my homemade Buffalo Sauce to coat these wings, but you can use store bought as well.

How to make Air Fryer Buffalo Wings:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • First prep the chicken wings.
    • If you have full wings, separate them into drums and flats.
    • Make sure they are defrosted.
    • Pat them completely dry (this will help them get crispy).
  • Place the wings into a bowl and add oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to completely coat the wings.
    • Feel free to use your own favorite seasonings, however this is a basic traditional chicken wing seasoning blend (and delicious).
  • Preheat the Air Fryer at 400 F degrees for 2 minutes.
  • Add the wings in a single layer to the air fryer (they should NOT be touching), and cook for 10 minutes at 400 F degrees.
step by step collage on how to make air fryer buffalo wings
  • While they are cooking, make the buffalo wing sauce.
    • In a small bowl melt ¼ cup of butter. Add ½ cup hot sauce to the butter and whisk to combine completely.
buffalo sauce
  • After the timer goes off, open and carefully add the wings to the buffalo sauce. Toss to coat.
  • Add the wings back to the air fryer, close, and cook 8 more minutes.
step by step collage on how to make air fryer buffalo wings
buffalo wings inside of the air fryer

What to serve with Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings:

brushing buffalo sauce onto chicken wing

Can I bake Buffalo Wings?

Yes, however it takes much longer to get them crispy. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and place the wings on a single layer on a baking sheet (place on an oven rack on top of the baking sheet to get crispier). Bake for 30 minutes, toss with buffalo sauce, then add back to the baking sheet and cook another 15-30 minutes depending on desired crispiness.

buffalo wing dipped in blue cheese dressing

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

Air Fryer Buffalo Wings are the sauciest and easiest wings ever! Done in less than 20 minutes, you’ll never make wings any other way!

If you like using the air fryer as much as I do, checkout these other Air Fryer ideas:

  • Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
  • Making juicy chicken legs has never been easier than with the air fryer! Air Fryer Chicken Legs are done in less than 30 minutes and perfectly crispy and juicy!
  • Air Fryer Kale Chips are the easiest and most delicious Kale Chips! Made in just minutes and super healthy (63 calories per serving), these will be your go-to snack!
  • Air Fryer Asian Chicken Wings are the crispiest glazed wings ever! Done in less than 20 minutes, you'll never make wings another way again!
  • Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are so easy – crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside!
  • Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings are the perfect smokey crispy chicken wing!
  • Forget frozen bagel bites because making them from scratch has never been easier! These air fryer bagel bites are cheap, easy, and delicious!
  • Air Fryer Avocado Fries are creamy and crunchy without any oily mess! With only a handful of ingredients, these are the perfect healthy snack or appetizer!
  • Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos are perfectly crispy without any of the added oil from frying! They’re delicious, easy, and make the perfect quick meal or snack!
  • Air Fryer Hot Dogs are perfectly ‘grilled’ in no time and with hardly any effort! 
  • Air Fryer Hamburgers are juicy every time, and done in less than 15 minutes with none of the mess!
  • Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are the perfect appetizer! With no oil and only a handful of ingredients, they’re easy and guilt-free.

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Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
21 mins
 

Air Fryer Buffalo Wings are the sauciest and easiest wings ever! Done in less than 20 minutes, you’ll never make wings any other way!

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer buffalo chicken wings, air fryer buffalo wings
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken wings (drums and flats)
  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the buffalo sauce:
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ½ cup hot sauce
Instructions

  1. Prep the chicken wings. If full wings, separate them into drums and flats. Make sure they are defrosted. Pat them dry completely dry.

  2. Place the wings into a bowl and drizzle olive oil over them. Toss to coat. Add garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to completely coat the wings.

  3. Preheat the Air Fryer at 400 F degrees for 2 minutes. Add wings in a single layer to the air fryer (they should NOT be touching), and cook for 10 minutes at 400 F degrees.

  4. Make the sauce: Add melted butter with hot sauce to a bowl and whisk until completely combined.

  5. Add the chicken wings to the buffalo sauce, toss to coat.

  6. Add coated wings back to air fryer. Cook 8 more minutes at 400 degreed.

  7. Remove from air fryer and brush on more sauce if desired. Serve immediately.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information per serving based off 4 servings: 260 calories, 19g fat, 3g carbohydrates, 1g sugar, 18g protein.

*calculate nutrition using your specific ingredients. 

First published March 2021. Updated February 2023.

Valentine's Day Chocolate M&M Popcorn

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Valentine's Day Chocolate M&M Popcorn is the perfect Valentine's day treat! Only THREE ingredients and only minutes to toss together!

Valentine's desserts can be so easy to make and so delicious! This year we are servings SLOW COOKER LAVA CAKE for dessert, PINK OMBRE PANCAKES for breakfast, and STRAWBERRY COCONUT COCKTAILS!

Valentine's Day Chocolate M&M Popcorn is the perfect Valentine's day treat! Only THREE ingredients and only minutes to toss together!

Y'all are going to LOVE this Valentine's Day Chocolate M&M Popcorn! It's a salty sweet mix of kettle corn, chocolate, and M&M's...what's not to like? It only has THREE ingredients, and you can whip it up in just a few minutes, then you let it set, and voila - done! 

Valentine's Day Chocolate M&M Popcorn is the perfect Valentine's day treat! Only THREE ingredients and only minutes to toss together!

Where to find ingredients for Valentine's Day Chocolate M&M Popcorn

  • I found the Valentine colored M&M's at the grocery store in their holiday aisle, but you could really use any for this recipe. I like the pink, red, and white mix to keep with the Valentine's theme, but you don't need to get too caught up on that if you can't find them.
  • As for the chocolate, I just used candy melts from Hobby Lobby, but I think they also carry them at craft stores and probably even big box stores like Walmart. You can also make your life easier by just ordering them off Amazon!
  • I used kettle corn popcorn, which you can find in any grocery store. You can also use this Homemade Kettle Corn Recipe!
Valentine's Day Chocolate M&M Popcorn is the perfect Valentine's day treat! Only THREE ingredients and only minutes to toss together!

Why Valentine's Day Chocolate M&M Popcorn tastes so good:

  • The trick to this recipe is to use KETTLE CORN! It really adds a nice touch to the flavor combination, so trust me on this one.
  • The sweet and salty combo pairs perfectly with the chocolate and M&M's.
  • I've made this popcorn countless times using kettle corn, and people always ask me for the recipe; they can never believe how simple it is either. Check out the easy how-to video below for proof.
Valentine's Day Chocolate M&M Popcorn is the perfect Valentine's day treat! Only THREE ingredients and only minutes to toss together!

How to make Valentine's Day Chocolate M&M Popcorn:

  • Pop the kettle corn and spread it out on a baking sheet.
  • Melt the chocolates, then drizzle them over the top of the popcorn.
  • Sprinkle the M&M's over the top of the chocolate.
  • Pop it into the fridge and let the Valentine's Day Chocolate M&M Popcorn set.
  • Break it apart into pieces and serve.

Holiday variations on the popcorn:

  • Use green and orange chocolate or rainbow chocolate and serve this for St. Patricks day.
  • This red and green Christmas popcorn is always a hit!
  • Fourth of the July? Try red white and blue chocolate and M&M's for America's birthday.
  • Need a Halloween Party Treat? Use yellow, orange, and black chocolates and M&M's for a spooky take on this chocolate popcorn. You could even add candy eyes!

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Valentine's Day Chocolate M&M Popcorn
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
refridgerate
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 7 mins
 

Valentine's Day Chocolate M&M Popcorn is going to be the star of your Valentine's Day Party! Only THREE ingredients and only minutes to toss together!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: valentine's day popcorn
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 regular sized bags of kettle corn popped (I like smartpop)
  • ½ cup red candy melts
  • ½ cup pink candy melts
  • 1 cup Valentine's colored M&M's
Instructions

  1. Melt candy melts according to package directions, set aside.

  2. Spread kettle corn onto a parchment covered baking sheet.

  3. Drizzle red and pink chocolate all over the top of the popcorn, the more, the better!

  4. Sprinkle M&M's all over the top of the chocolate.

  5. Pop into the fridge and let it set for at least 2 hours. In a rush? Pop into the freezer for at least 45 minutes.

  6. Break popcorn into pieces and serve!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

In a rush? Pop into the freezer for at least 45 minutes instead of the 2 hours in the fridge. 

Valentine's Day Chocolate M&M Popcorn is going to be the star of your Valentine's Day Party! Only THREE ingredients and only minutes to toss together!

Air Fryer Meatballs (homemade)

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With only a handful of fresh ingredients, these air fryer meatballs are done in 20 minutes! Super juicy and delicious, these are the best meatballs!

With only a handful of fresh ingredients, these air fryer meatballs are done in 20 minutes! Super juicy and delicious, these are the best meatballs!

Making meatballs in the air fryer is a simple and easy way to prepare them for dinner! A combination of beef and pork, these meatballs are bursting with flavor and are super juicy without being greasy! Serve these air fryer meatballs with this Loaded Veggie Cheesy Pasta Bake and a side of Roasted Asparagus for the perfect meal!

With only a handful of fresh ingredients, these air fryer meatballs are done in 20 minutes! Super juicy and delicious, these are the best meatballs!

Making homemade meatballs in the air fryer is easy, here's how..

Ingredients to make meatballs:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Ground beef - I like to use a leaner ground beef.
  • Pork ground sausage - Use a mild or medium Italian style ground sausage for the best flavor.
ingredients
  • Egg
  • Breadcrumbs - plain or panko breadcrumbs will both work for this recipe.
  • Seasonings: onion powder, garlic powder, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, ground black pepper,
  • Grated parmesan cheese - the type that is powder, not long grated cheese.
  • Fresh parsley

How to make meatballs in the air fryer:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • In a large bowl add the breadcrumbs, egg, seasonings, parsley, and grated parmesan cheese. Toss to combine.
  • Add the beef and pork into the bowl, then use your hands to combine everything thoroughly.
mixing ingredients
  • Next, taking about 2-3 TBS of meat mixture (this is a hearty sized meatball), roll it into a round ball, pressing it firmly together. Repeat for all of the meat, until you have 18-20 meatballs.
  • Please the meatballs into the air fryer basket, making sure they are NOT touching (the air needs to circulate around them).
    • Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook 2 batches.
meatballs formed and inside the air fryer
  • Cook in the air fryer on 370 degrees for 9 minutes. Open the air fryer and shake the meatballs around, then close and cook for 3-4 additional minutes. The internal temperature of the meatballs should reach 160 degrees F.
cooked meatballs
  • Serve the meatballs immediately alongside your favorite meal.
With only a handful of ingredients, these air fryer meatballs are done in 20 minutes! Super juicy and delicious, these are the best meatballs!

What to serve with homemade meatballs:

meatball up close with a bite taken

How to reheat meatballs in the air fryer:

Refrigerated meatballs are easy to heat back up using the air fryer. Place the meatballs into the basket, and cook at 380 degrees for 5 minutes. The meatballs should be warmed through, but if not, add 1-2 more minutes.

Can you freeze air fryer meatballs?

Yes. Allow the meatballs to cool completely, then place into a freezer safe bag or container, and freeze for up to 6 months.

How to cook frozen meatballs using the air fryer:

Place the frozen meatballs into the air fryer and cook at 380 degrees for 10 minutes. Open the air fryer and shake the meatballs. Close and cook for 8-10 more minutes, or until completely cooked through. *Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the meatballs.

With only a handful of ingredients, these air fryer meatballs are done in 20 minutes! Super juicy and delicious, these are the best meatballs!

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

Air fryer recipes are so quick and easy to make! Here are some of my other favorite air fryer recipes:

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Air Fryer Meatballs (homemade)
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

With only a handful of fresh ingredients, these air fryer meatballs are done in 20 minutes! Super juicy and delicious, these are the best meatballs!

Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer meatballs
Servings: 20 meatballs
Calories: 95 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • ¾ lb Italian ground sausage
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
Instructions

  1. In a large bowl add the breadcrumbs, egg, seasonings, parsley, and grated parmesan cheese. Toss to combine.

  2. Add the beef and pork into the bowl, then use your hands to combine everything thoroughly.

  3. Next, taking about 2-3 TBS of meat mixture (this is a hearty sized meatball), roll it into a round ball, pressing it firmly together. Repeat for all of the meat, until you have 18-20 meatballs.

  4. Please the meatballs into the air fryer basket, making sure they are NOT touching (the air needs to circulate around them). *Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook 2 batches.*

  5. Cook in the air fryer on 370 degrees for 9 minutes. Open the air fryer and shake the meatballs, then close and cook for 3-4 additional minutes. The internal temperature of the meatballs should reach 160 degrees F. *Depending on your model of air fryer, time may need to be increased.

  6. Serve the meatballs immediately.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information per serving (1 meatball): 95 calories, 6g fat, 1g carbohydrates, 8g protein. 

Calculate your specific nutritional information using your specific ingredient values. 

Makes about 20 meatballs. 

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

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These super crispy garlic parmesan chicken wings are so flavorful and delicious! It's easy to make them in the oven or in the air fryer!

These super crispy garlic parmesan chicken wings are so flavorful and delicious! It's easy to make them in the oven or in the air fryer!

These Garlic Parmesan chicken wings are full of flavor and super easy to make! I typically make them in the air fryer, because it is super quick and gets the wings incredibly crispy, but you can also bake them in the oven if you don't have an air fryer.

These wings are a game-day staple alongside these traditional Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings, Air Fryer Buffalo Wings and Air Fryer Chicken Tenders!

These super crispy garlic parmesan chicken wings are so flavorful and delicious! It's easy to make them in the oven or in the air fryer!

Using the air fryer allows them to get super crispy without actually frying them. Once you try this method, you will never cook wings another way. Serve these with Air Fryer French Fries or Instant Pot Corn on the Cob for the perfect meal!

These super crispy garlic parmesan chicken wings are so flavorful and delicious! It's easy to make them in the oven or in the air fryer!

Making wings in the Air Fryer couldn't be easier! Let me explain it...

How to make Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • First prep the chicken wings.
    • If you have full wings, separate them into drums and flat.
    • Make sure they are defrosted.
    • Pat them dry completely dry (this will help them get crispy).
ingredients
  • Get all the ingredients for the chicken wings together.
  • Place the wings into a bowl and add garlic, salt, spices, and olive oil. Toss to completely coat the wings.
  • Preheat the Air Fryer at 400 F degrees for 2 minutes.
  • Add the wings in a single layer to the air fryer (they should NOT be touching), and cook for 10 minutes at 400 F degrees.
step by step directions
  • After the timer goes off, open and carefully flip over the chicken wings.
  • Close the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes.
cooked in air fryer and adding toppings
  • Place the cooked wings in a bowl, pour over the melted butter and add the grated parmesan. Toss to coat each piece with Parmesan and butter. Serve the air fryer garlic parmesan chicken wings right away.
These super crispy garlic parmesan chicken wings are so flavorful and delicious! It's easy to make them in the oven or in the air fryer!

How to make Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings (in the oven):

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Get all the ingredients together.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F. Place the wings into a bowl and add garlic, salt, spices, and olive oil. Toss to completely coat the wings.
  • Cover the baking sheet with parchment or foil. Transfer chicken wings to parchment and bake for 30 minutes on one side.
  • After 30 minutes, flip them over to the other side and bake for another 15 minutes, then remove them from the oven.
step by step for baking wings
  • Place the cooked wings in a bowl, pour over the melted butter and add the grated parmesan. Toss to coat each piece with Parmesan and butter. Serve the baked garlic parmesan chicken wings right away.
These super crispy garlic parmesan chicken wings are so flavorful and delicious! It's easy to make them in the oven or in the air fryer!

What to serve with Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings:

These super crispy garlic parmesan chicken wings are so flavorful and delicious! It's easy to make them in the oven or in the air fryer!

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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings (air fryer and oven directions)
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
21 mins
 

These super crispy garlic parmesan chicken wings are so flavorful and delicious! It's easy to make them in the oven or in the air fryer!

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic parmesan chicken wings
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 468 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken wings (drums and flats) (defrosted if frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions

  1. Place the wings into a bowl and add garlic, salt, spices, and olive oil. Toss to completely coat the wings.

For Air Fryer:

  1. Preheat the Air Fryer at 400 F degrees for 2 minutes.Add the wings in a single layer to the air fryer (they should NOT be touching), and cook for 10 minutes at 400 F degrees.

  2. After the timer goes off, open and carefully flip over the chicken wings.Close the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes.

  3. Place the cooked wings in a bowl, pour over the melted butter and add the grated parmesan. Toss to coat each piece with Parmesan and butter. Serve immediately.

For Oven Baking:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Place the wings into a bowl and add garlic, salt, spices, and olive oil. Toss to completely coat the wings.

  2. Cover the baking sheet with parchment or foil. Transfer chicken wings to parchment and bake for 30 minutes on one side.

  3. After 30 minutes, flip over to the other side and bake for another 15 minutes, then remove them from the oven.

  4. Place the cooked wings in a bowl, pour over the melted butter and add the grated parmesan. Toss to coat each piece with Parmesan and butter. Serve immediately.

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No Mayo Avocado Tuna Melt

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No Mayo Avocado Tuna Melt is the perfect lunch to get out of the midweek slump! Filled with tuna and veggies, it's delicious and easy!

No Mayo Avocado Tuna Melt is the perfect lunch to get out of the midweek slump! Filled with tuna and veggies, it's delicious and easy!

Now that the weather is getting nicer, I often enjoy cooking up a tuna melt, but I dislike the feeling of the heavy mayo-full tuna. This is why I have been opting for these delicious No Mayo Avocado Tuna Melts lately! Full of fresh vegetables, melted cheese, Solid White Albacore Tuna, they make the perfect lunch or dinner!

Serve this delicious sandwich with a side of Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries or Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts for the perfect meal!

ingredients for the sandwch

I really like using Solid White Albacore in these No Mayo Avocado Tuna Melts because there is just a big difference in the consistency of albacore tuna compared to chunk light tuna. It has a firm texture, but comes together effortlessly using avocado as a binder. It has a nice light color and super fresh taste; paired with avocado and fresh veggies, Avocado Tuna Melts are really the perfectly balanced meal with lean protein, healthy fats, and important vitamins and minerals.

Using avocado as a mayo replacement is great! Try it in this Avocado Egg Salad (No-Mayo) as well! Don't feel like tuna? Try this delicious easy Crab Melt instead!

How to make Avocado Tuna Melts:

  • Get all of the ingredients together, and whip up the solid white albacore and avocado mixture.
    • It's simple: add strained tuna and ½ an avocado to a bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper. Then just mix it until it's all combined.
how to make the sandwich
  • Grab the bread and load it with cheese, tuna mixture, tomatoes, lettuce, and some more cheese!
  • Butter the outsides of the bread and pop it into a skillet. After just a few minutes you have the perfect Avocado Tuna Melt! 
This Avocado Tuna Melt is the perfect easy lunch! Filled with solid white albacore tuna, veggies, and no mayo, it's delicious and easy!

Looking to cut carbs? You definitely want to try this low carb avocado tuna melt version:

low carb avocado tuna melts
  • Low Carb Avocado Tuna Melts are the perfect healthy eating solution. Made with creamy avocado, and then piled over a juicy thick cut tomato and topped with cheese.

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No May Avocado Tuna Melt
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
 

This Avocado Tuna Melt is the perfect easy lunch! Filled with solid white albacore tuna, veggies, and no mayo, it's delicious and easy!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado tuna melt
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
  • 4 slices whole wheat/grain bread
  • 1 can Solid White Albacore, strained
  • ½ avocado sliced
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 medium tomato sliced
  • 4 leaves red leaf lettuce
  • 4 slices havarti cheese (or other white cheese)
  • 1 TBS butter
Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, add tuna, avocado, salt, and pepper; mix using a fork until completely combined.

  2. Make your sandwiches: Place a slice of bread on the bottom and then layer cheese, tuna mixture, tomatoes, lettuce, and another slice of cheese. Top with remaining bread slices. Spread butter on outside slices of bread.

  3. Using a large skillet heated over medium heat; add sandwiches (butter side down), and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until bread is lightly browned. Flip and cook for 2-3 minutes or until bread is browned (usually the 2nd side takes a shorter amount of time to cook).

  4. Remove from skillet and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Using a serrated knife, slice the sandwiches down the middle and serve immediately. 

Recipe Notes

Makes 2 sandwiches. Recipe can be doubled to make 4 sandwiches!

Originally published Apr 18, 2017. Updated 6/4/19 & 1/30/2023

Homemade Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing (BEST EVER)

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This Best Ever Homemade Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing is cool, creamy, tangy, and full of chunky blue cheese crumbles. It's incredibly easy and delicious! 

This Best Ever Homemade Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing is cool, creamy, tangy, and full of chunky blue cheese crumbles. It's incredibly easy and delicious! 

This is seriously the BEST EVER homemade chunky blue cheese dressing. I know, I know; tons of recipes claim to be the ‘best ever’, but believe me when I say…this is THE BEST EVER Chunky Blue Cheese.  Blue cheese is just one of those things, you either like it or you hate it. I happen to LOVE it, and will pretty much put it on whatever I can.

This Best Ever Homemade Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing is cool, creamy, tangy, and full of chunky blue cheese crumbles. It's incredibly easy and delicious! 

There have been many times when I have thought that whatever I am eating is just a vessel for the sauce or dip. This is why blue cheese makes the perfect veggie dip…because all you can taste is the blue cheese. If you are a fan of the cool, creamy, tangy, chunky blue cheese, then you HAVE to try this. Try it with these Instant Pot Chicken Wings, Air Fryer Buffalo Wings, or Simple Wedge Salad!

With the exception of the actual blue cheese, you most likely have everything for this chunky blue cheese dressing in your pantry or fridge, which is another reason I love it so much. When I was making it, I really wanted to use buttermilk, but guess what? I didn’t have any. So what to do? Just make buttermilk yourself – all it takes is some milk and vinegar – easy peasy.

This Best Ever Homemade Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing is cool, creamy, tangy, and full of chunky blue cheese crumbles. It's incredibly easy and delicious! 

PRO TIPS:

  • Make this Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing and let it sit in the fridge AT LEAST four hours. Please, please, please. If you don’t follow this very important tip, this may just turn out not to be the best ever, and I can’t have that. It must be the best ever, so you have to let this bad boy meld it’s flavors in the fridge at least four hours. 
  • Use real blue cheese and crumble it yourself. You can by chunks of this stuff in the produce/deli/cheese section of your grocery store.  If you absolutely can’t find it because you live in the middle of nowhere, then fine, use pre-crumbled blue cheese…it might not be as good, but it will still be delicious.
  • Dip these delicious Air Fryer Buffalo Wings into this best ever blue cheese dressing or use it on top of this Buffalo Chicken Salad! Match made in heaven!
  • It's NORMAL for the dressing to separate a bit as it sits in the fridge. Just mix again with a fork thoroughly.

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This Best Ever Homemade Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing is cool, creamy, tangy, and full of chunky blue cheese crumbles. It's incredibly easy and delicious! 
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The Best Ever Homemade Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing

This Best Ever Homemade Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing is cool, creamy, tangy, and full of chunky blue cheese crumbles. It's incredibly easy and delicious! 

Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 5 ounces blue cheese , crumbled
  • ⅓ cup + 1 TBS sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon granulated white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • dash of salt
Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl mix milk and 1 teaspoon white vinegar; let sit for 5 minutes, stir. Add crumbled blue cheese to mixture, and mash with a fork until they are well combined.

  2. Add sour cream, mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt; mix with fork to combine well.

  3. Pour into mason jar or other container and seal tightly. Let set in fridge for at least 4 hours. Remove, stir, and serve on your favorite foods!

Recipe Notes
  • If you have buttermilk, you can use ⅓ cup in place of the milk and 1 teaspoon white vinegar.
  • Will last in the fridge for up to 30 days in a sealed container.
  • Makes just under 2 cups.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (using 2% milk to calculate): Per 2 TBS serving: calories 70, fat 6 grams, saturated fat 3 grams, cholesterol 12 mg, sodium 168 mg, carbohydrate 1 g, fiber 0 g, sugars 0 g, protein 2 g

For the ENTIRE recipe (about 2 cups): calories 1121, Total Fat 99 grams, Saturated Fat 42 grams, Cholesterol 187 mg, Sodium 2695 mg, Total Carbohydrate 17 grams, Dietary Fiber 5 grams, Sugars 7 grams, Protein 36 grams.

Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans

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This is the best Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans recipe! It's the perfect side dish and done in less than 10 minutes!

This is the best Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans recipe! It's the perfect side dish and done in less than 10 minutes!

Figuring out how to make your favorite restaurant dishes at home, is actually pretty simple, but does take some work to get it just right. I am excited to have finally perfected the Copycat PF Chang’s Spicy Green Beans.

This is the best Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans recipe! It's the perfect side dish and done in less than 10 minutes!

Not only do you know what you are putting into these Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans when you make it at home, but you also save lots of unnecessary calories and you save money! At the restaurant these cost over $10 for the plate, which at home it costs less than $3 to make them!

Pair these with my favorite Air Fryer Asian Chicken Wings (crispy & sticky), Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps (One Pot) Air Fryer Salmon Bites, Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken, or Mongolian Chicken for the perfect dinner!

This is the best Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans recipe! It's the perfect side dish and done in less than 10 minutes!

Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans are so easy to make:

  • It takes 1 minute to whip up this sauce, and then only a few minutes to actually cook the green beans.
  • The longest part is actually trimming and cutting the green beans. I like to cut them into about 2 inch long pieces, but it’s really up to you how you cut them. 
  • This dish yields a lot of sauce, too, so it would be perfect to serve these as a side dish over rice, or make baked chicken and top with the green beans and sauce.
This is the best Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans recipe! It's the perfect side dish and done in less than 10 minutes!

How to make these spicy green beans:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • In a small bowl mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, water, corn starch, salt, and pepper; set aside.
  • In a wok or large skillet, add oil; heat over medium high heat for 30 seconds. Add garlic, green onions, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir fry quickly, for about 30 seconds. Add green beans and stir constantly until they are almost fully cooked, about 3 minutes (should turn deep green).
  • Push green beans to the side, pour sauce into pan, stir to distribute sauce to bottom of pan.
  • Cook for 30 seconds over medium high heat; allow to come to a boil (shouldn't take long), reduce heat to low, stir to coat green beans with sauce. Cook for 30 more seconds. Serve and enjoy!

Don't like spicy green beans? Try out these Southern Green Beans instead!

What to serve PF Chang's Green Beans with:

This is the best Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans recipe! It's the perfect side dish and done in less than 10 minutes!

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Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
 

This is the best Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans recipe! It's the perfect side dish and done in less than 10 minutes!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: asian
Keyword: PF Chang's Spicy Green Beans
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1-2 lbs green beans , trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 2 green onions , chopped thinly
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 garlic cloves , minced
  • 2 TBS sesame oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 TBS low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 TBS rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, water, corn starch, salt, and pepper; set aside.
  2. In a wok or large skillet, add oil; let heat over medium high heat for 30 seconds. Add garlic, green onions, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir fry quickly, for about 30 seconds. Add green beans and stir constantly until they are almost fully cooked, about 3 minutes (should turn deep green). Push green beans to the side, pour sauce into pan, stir to distribute sauce to bottom of pan. Cook for 30 seconds over medium high heat; allow to come to a boil (shouldn't take long), reduce heat to low, stir to coat green beans with sauce. Cook for 30 more seconds.
  3. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

First published in 2016. Updated in 2017, 2020, 2022, and 2023.

To reduce spice level, use only ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes. 

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

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With only a handful of ingredients, these Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are done in less than 20 minutes and incredibly delicious!

With only a handful of ingredients, these Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are done in less than 20 minutes and incredibly delicious!

Using the air fryer to make chicken wings is a complete game changer! These Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings not only take a fraction of the time of baking, but get so crispy you'll think they are fried! This recipe will easily become your game day favorite wings!

With only a handful of ingredients, these Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are done in less than 20 minutes and incredibly delicious!

Using the air fryer allows the wings to get super crispy without actually frying them. Once you try this method, you will never cook wings another way. Serve these with Air Fryer French Fries or Instant Pot Corn on the Cob for the perfect meal! Want to spice it up? Try these Air Fryer BUFFALO wings or Air Fryer Asian Chicken Wings!

Like classic wings better- try these Best Ever Air Fryer Chicken Wings that are SO crispy, these Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings, or these Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings!

With only a handful of ingredients, these Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are done in less than 20 minutes and incredibly delicious!

Making wings in the Air Fryer couldn't be easier! Let me explain it...

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • First prep the chicken wings.
    • If you have full wings, separate them into drums and flat.
    • Make sure they are defrosted.
    • Pat them completely dry (this will help them get crispy) with a paper towel.
ingredients for lemon pepper wings
  • Using a large bowl, add olive oil, lemon juice, zest, lemon pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Add the wings and toss to coat completely.
    • Optional: cover the bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
cooking steps
  • Preheat the Air Fryer at 400 F degrees for 2 minutes.
  • Add the wings in a single layer to the air fryer (they should NOT be touching), and cook for 10 minutes at 400 F degrees.
  • After the timer goes off, open and carefully flip over the chicken wings.
  • Close the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes (the internal temp should reach 165 degrees).
  • Remove the lemon pepper chicken wings and serve with your favorite side dishes or dips!
cooked chicken wings inside air fryer basket

No air fryer? No Problem, these wings can also be make in the oven:

How to Bake Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Follow the directions of the air fryer wings up until the cooking portion.
  • Cover a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Transfer chicken wings to parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes on one side.
  • Turn the chicken wings over to the other side, bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Remove the finished wings from the oven.

What to serve with these lemon pepper chicken wings:

How to reheat the wings in the air fryer:

Add the left over wings back to the air fryer and cook for 3 minutes at 380 degrees. Flip over and cook another 3-4 minutes or until heated through.

With only a handful of ingredients, these Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are done in less than 20 minutes and incredibly delicious!

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

If you like the air fryer as much as I do, checkout these other delicious air fryer recipes:

With only a handful of ingredients, these Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are done in less than 20 minutes and incredibly delicious!

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With only a handful of ingredients, these Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are done in less than 20 minutes and incredibly delicious!
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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
23 mins
 

With only a handful of ingredients, these Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are done in less than 20 minutes and incredibly delicious!

Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer lemon pepper chicken wings
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 230 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into drums and flats
  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ⅓ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions

  1. Pat the wings completely dry (this will help them get crispy) with a paper towel.

  2. Using a large bowl, add olive oil, lemon juice, zest, lemon pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Add the wings and toss to coat completely. Optional: cover the bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.

  3. Preheat the Air Fryer at 400 F degrees for 2 minutes. Add the wings in a single layer to the air fryer (they should NOT be touching), and cook for 10 minutes at 400 F degrees.

  4. After the timer goes off, open and carefully flip over the chicken wings. Close the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes (the internal temp should reach 165 degrees).

  5. Remove the lemon pepper chicken wings and serve with your favorite side dishes or dips!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

To bake: 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Follow the directions of the air fryer wings up until the cooking portion.
  • Cover a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Transfer chicken wings to parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes on one side.
  • Turn the chicken wings over to the other side, bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Remove the finished wings from the oven.

Big Mac Salad (low carb)

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All of the classic Big Mac ingredients and flavors fill this delicious salad, but with no bun there's no guilt! This low carb Big Mac Salad will become a dinner staple!

Big Mac Salad with Text overlay

The last few weeks I have shared recipes for Big Mac Sauce and Big Mac Lettuce Wraps, which are both majorly delicious! Sticking to the Big Mac Theme, I wanted to share this easy and delicious Big Mac Salad! It's low carb, full of fresh ingredients, and you will NOT miss the bun!

Big Mac Salad without dressing

Making the Big Mac Salad could not be easier! Using all the classic burger ingredients, you just throw them together in salad form! Using the BIG MAC SAUCE Copycat Recipe, it’s very quick and easy to throw this salad together! Serve the salad with a side of Air Fryer Tater tots or french fries for the perfect at home meal!

Copycat big mac sauce

How to make a Big Mac Salad:

**scroll all the way down for full ingredient list and printable directions**

  • Make the big mac sauce and place it in the fridge to meld while cooking everything else. The recipe can be found HERE.
  • Cook the ground beef and chopped onion in a medium/large skillet until it’s totally cooked through.
    • I prefer a high sided skillet so the grease doesn’t splash out, like this one. 
  • While the ground beef is cooking, prep the vegetables.
    • Chop the lettuce, onions, dill pickles, and tomatoes. Have the cheese ready as well.
  • Strain any fat away from the cooked beef, then make the salad!
  • Using a large bowl, add lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pickles, cheese, beef, and drizzle the copycat Big Mac Sauce over the top!
All of the classic Big Mac ingredients and flavors fill this delicious salad, but with no bun, there's no guilt! This low carb Big Mac Salad will become a dinner staple!

Is this Big Mac Salad healthy?

This low carb big mac salad is definitely healthy! Not only is this meal made up of fresh vegetables and protein packed lean ground beef, but by making this at home, instead of going through the drive through, you know EXACTLY what is in your food. This is a MAJOR win!

  • Nutritional information per serving (2 servings, without dressing): 311 calories, 13g fat, 18g carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber, 30g protein. **9 weight watchers points per serving.
  • To reduce fat and calories further, you could also use ground turkey or chicken in place of the beef. Be sure to use lean beef for this recipe. 
  • Nutritional information for the Big Mac Sauce/Dressing per 2 TBS serving: 49 calories, 3g fat, 6g carbohydrates, 5g sugar, 0g protein.

PRO TIP: Use this Air Fryer Onion method to caramelize the onions and bring a richer flavor to the salad!

All of the classic Big Mac ingredients and flavors fill this delicious salad, but with no bun, there's no guilt! This low carb Big Mac Salad will become a dinner staple!

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Big Mac Salad (low carb)
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

All of the classic Big Mac ingredients and flavors fill this delicious salad, but with no bun there's no guilt! This low carb Big Mac Salad will become a dinner staple!

Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: big mac salad
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 311 kcal
Ingredients
  • non stick spray or ½ teaspoon oil
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large white onion, cut in half
  • 8 cups chopped lettuce
  • 24 dill pickle slices, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 ounce cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 TBS Big Mac Sauce , see recipe link below
Instructions
  1. Make the big mac sauce and place it in the fridge to meld while cooking everything else. The recipe can be found HERE.

  2. In a medium skillet, add oil or nonstick spray, then add the lean ground beef and ½ the chopped onion. Mix and cook until crumbled and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain the fat/grease, set aside.

  3. While the ground beef is cooking, prep the vegetables: Chop the lettuce, onions, dill pickles, and tomatoes. Have the cheese ready as well.

  4. Using a large bowl, add lettuce, tomatoes, remaining chopped onion, pickles, cheese, cooked beef, and drizzle the copycat Big Mac Sauce over the top! Toss and enjoy!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes
  • Nutritional information per serving (2 servings, without dressing): 311 calories, 13g fat, 18g carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber, 30g protein. **9 weight watchers points per serving.
  • To reduce fat and calories further, you could also use ground turkey or chicken in place of the beef.
  • Be sure to use lean beef for this recipe.
  • Nutritional information for the Big Mac Sauce/Dressing per 2 TBS serving: 49 calories, 3g fat, 6g carbohydrates, 5g sugar, 0g protein.

Originally published May 2019. Updated January 2023.

Easy One Pot Jambalaya

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One Pot Jambalaya is full of chicken, sausage, vegetables, rice and spices! Only a few minutes of prep time to whip up this New Orleans favorite!

One Pot Jambalaya is full of chicken, sausage, vegetables, rice and spices! Only a few minutes of prep time to whip up this New Orleans favorite!

This easy chicken and sausage one pot jambalaya has been a staple in our dinner rotation for years! It takes literally 5 minutes of prep and then cooks pretty much by itself over the course of 30-40 minutes. Your family will think you slaved over this dish for hours, and everyone will be begging for seconds!

cooking the jambalaya

One pot meals are my favorite for busy weeknights because they are quick, typically easy, delicious, and don't get many dishes dirty! This One Pot Jambalaya is no exception!

Making this meal is super easy, here's how:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Get all of the ingredients together and prepped.
  • Heat a dutch oven or big pot over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add sausage and cook a few minutes, then add the onion, celery, green bell pepper, and garlic; sauté 5-6 minutes or until tender.
  • Add the rice, water, seasonings, chicken broth, diced tomatoes and bring to a boil.

  • Stir, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is done.
  • Remove thyme sprigs and discard. Add the shredded chicken and fold in to combine. Let sit 5 minutes to allow chicken to heat through. 
cooked jambalaya

Like I said, this One Pot Jambalaya is a meal the whole family will love! It's not expensive, and it is also kid friendly as it's not too spicy.  

Pro tips: If you like a lot of spice, you can add more red pepper flakes or peppers! Use this easy all purpose chicken recipe for the shredded chicken.

jambalaya on a spoon

Is Jambalaya healthy? YES! With only about 275 calories per serving (6 total servings) and packed with 17 grams of protein, this is a really great healthy dinner!

One Pot Jambalaya is full of chicken, sausage, vegetables, rice and spices! Only a few minutes of prep time to whip up this New Orleans favorite!

If you like easy One Pot recipes as much as I do, checkout these other fabulous options:

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One Pot Jambalaya
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

One Pot Jambalaya is full of chicken, sausage, vegetables, rice and spices! Only a few minutes of prep time to whip up this New Orleans favorite!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, cajun
Keyword: one pot jambalaya
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 275 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoon canola oil
  • 6 ounces andouille sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeds removed and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 14 ounce can lower sodium chicken broth
  • 14 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
Instructions

  1. Heat a dutch oven or big pot over medium-high heat; add oil to pan. Add sausage and cook 3-4 minutes or until browned. Add onion, celery, green bell pepper, and garlic; sauté 5-6 minutes or until tender.

  2. Add rice, water, red pepper flakes, salt, thyme sprigs, chicken broth, diced tomatoes and bring to a boil. Stir, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20-30 minutes or until rice is done. Remove from heat.

  3. Remove thyme sprigs and discard. Add shredded chicken and fold in to combine. Let sit 5 minutes to allow chicken to heat through. 

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

First published October 2017. Updated January 2023.

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is delicious and healthier than the traditionally fried version. This meal is done in less than 15 minutes, and the chicken is moist and full of flavor!

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is delicious and healthier than the traditionally fried version. This meal is done in less than 15 minutes, and the chicken is moist and full of flavor!

This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is going to be a staple in your dinner routine because it's EASY and FAST! You can't even tell that the chicken isn't fried because it turns out so incredibly crispy, juicy, and delicious!

The best part about this chicken parmesan is that it's way healthier than the fried alternative and is done in less than 15 minutes from start to finish! Serve it with Easy Sautéed Kale or Easy Baked Mostaccioli for an easy balanced meal!

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is delicious and healthier than the traditionally fried version. This meal is done in less than 15 minutes, and the chicken is moist and full of flavor!

I love the Air Fryer! It’s an appliance than can pretty much do it all. I’ve shared with y’all Asparagus Fries, Air Fryer English Muffin Pizzas, Avocado Fries, Chicken Taquitos, and so many other air fryer recipes!

It's really really easy to make this chicken parmesan in the air fryer! Serve this alongside the BEST GARLIC BREAD EVER and an EASY WEDGE SALAD for the perfect meal!

How to make Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan:

**scroll all the way down for a full ingredient list and printable directions**

  • Get all the ingredients together. Making an assembly line is the easiest way to bread/coat the chicken.
  • Pound the chicken breasts into an even layer; This way the chicken cooks evenly.
    • My chicken was about ½ inch or ¾ inch thick. I recommend just pounding it out to match the thinnest part of the chicken breast.
  • Add egg to shallow bowl and whisk; set aside. In a separate bowl/dish add breadcrumbs, seasoning, and parmesan cheese and stir to combine. 
  • Dip the chicken into the egg mixture and coat completely. Add chicken to the breadcrumb mixture and press into the crumbs to stick them to chicken well. Flip and coat the other side until it is completely coated. Repeat for the second chicken breast.
  • Place the chicken into the air fryer and lightly spray the top with oil spray ( I like using a Misto sprayer like this). Set the air fryer to 350 degrees and 5 minutes. Remove the tray after 5 minutes, then flip the chicken over. Add marinara sauce to the top of the chicken and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cook 5 more minutes at 350 degrees.
    • **cook time may vary depending on how THICK the chicken is- cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. 
  • Remove the chicken from the air fryer and sprinkle with parsley if desired. Serve!
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is delicious and healthier than the traditionally fried version. This meal is done in less than 15 minutes, and the chicken is moist and full of flavor!

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

chicken parmesan on top of spaghetti with sauce

Side dishes to serve with Chicken Parmesan:

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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan (easy and healthy)
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is delicious and healthier than the traditionally fried version. This meal is done in less than 15 minutes, and the chicken is moist and full of flavor!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: air fryer chicken parmesan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 525 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breast (this was 2 LARGE breasts for me)
  • 1 large egg (you may need 2 if you have more chicken)
  • ¼ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • ¾ cup panko Japanese breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon basil
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • oil spray
  • 4 TBS marinara sauce
  • ¼ cup part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • chopped parsley if desired
Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken breasts into an even layer; about ½ to ¾ inch

  2. Add egg to shallow bowl and whisk; set aside. In a separate bowl/dish add breadcrumbs, seasoning, and parmesan cheese; stir to combine.

  3. Dip the chicken into the egg mixture and coat completely. Add chicken to the breadcrumb mixture and press into the crumbs to stick them to chicken well. Flip and coat the other side until it is completely coated. Repeat for the second chicken breast.

  4. Place the chicken into the air fryer and lightly spray the top with oil spray ( I like using a Misto sprayer like this). Set the air fryer to 350 degrees and 5 minutes. Remove the tray after 5 minutes, then flip the chicken over. Add marinara sauce to the top of the chicken and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cook 5 more minutes at 350 degrees.**cook time may vary depending on how THICK the chicken is- cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. 

  5. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and sprinkle with parsley if desired. Serve!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Nutrition per serving (*4 servings per recipe): 525 calories, 14g fat, 18g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 2g sugar, 78g protein.

*The recipe calls for 2lbs of chicken which means each serving is ½ pound/8 ounces of chicken. You could easily reduce this portion in half to save more calories etc. I kept the recipe with an 8 ounce portion because it's more realistic in my opinion. 

First published in May 2020. Updated January 2023.

Quinoa Fried Rice (One Pot)

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Quinoa Fried Rice is the perfect healthier version of classic fried rice. Loaded with vegetables and protein packed quinoa and eggs, it's the perfect healthy meal or side dish.

Quinoa Fried Rice is the perfect healthier version of classic fried rice. Loaded with vegetables and protein packed quinoa and eggs, it's the perfect healthy meal or side dish.

Since quinoa hit the scene years ago, I've made tons of recipes with it. It's the perfect lower carb option and it's easy to replace white rice or pasta with quinoa. Fried rice is one of my vices, and you can make it much healthier by subbing quinoa for the rice, and making it at home so you know exactly what goes into it. This Quinoa fried rice is made in one pot and loaded with broccoli, eggs, mushrooms, carrots, peas, corn, which makes it the perfect easy healthy meal or side dish.

Quinoa Fried Rice is the perfect healthier version of classic fried rice. Loaded with vegetables and protein packed quinoa and eggs, it's the perfect healthy meal or side dish.

I've been making quinoa fried rice for over 10 years, and we never get sick of it! Everyone in my family loves it, and trust me, you don't even miss the rice when you use quinoa!

Serve this quinoa as a side dish alongside these delicious Spicy Thai Chicken Tenders, Air Fryer Salmon Bites, Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken or this vegetarian General Tso's Tofu for the perfect balanced meal!

Why Quinoa is healthier than regular rice:

**Scroll all the way to the end of this post to see full nutritional information.

  • One cup of cooked quinoa has about 40 fewer calories than the same amount of white rice, but the real benefit is in the carbohydrates. White rice has almost 15 times more grams of carbohydrates than quinoa.
  • Quinoa provides 5 more grams of fiber and double the protein (8 grams per cup)!
  • Quinoa is a complete protein meaning it contains all nine of the essential amino acids your body needs. There are very few non-meat sources that provide this!
  • Quinoa is gluten free. It's full of minerals; iron, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, and magnesium. It also contains calcium, potassium, and selenium.
raw quinoa

This recipe is great because it can all be made in ONE POT! I love one pot recipes!

How to Make Quinoa Fried Rice:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Start by heating half the oil in your big pot (I recommend one like this); crack your eggs into the bottom and scramble them up until just cooked. Remove and set aside.
  • Heat the rest of the oil in the pot, add the onions, garlic, and ginger and cook for a few minutes. Add carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, and zucchini and cook.
  • Add 1 ½ cups of rinsed quinoa to the pot, then add 2 ½ cups water to the pot; stirring to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender.
  • Add the corn and peas, then stir to combine and allow those to heat up.
  • Lastly, add the soy sauce, green onions, and scrambled eggs into the pot. Stir to combine then serve topped with additional green onions if you want!
cooking process in pot

How to freeze Quinoa Fried Rice:

  • If you would like to double this recipe, it works to freeze the extra batch. I allow it to completely cool, then add 2 cups into freezer safe quart size zip lock bags. Lay them flat and press out all the air before sealing, and press the quinoa out flat inside the bag as well. Place into freezer.
  • Keeps for up to 3 months.
  • Place in fridge or on the counter a few hours before you plan to serve the quinoa fried rice.
Quinoa Fried Rice is the perfect healthier version of classic fried rice. Loaded with vegetables and protein packed quinoa and eggs, it's the perfect healthy meal or side dish.

What to serve with Quinoa Fried Rice:

Quinoa Fried Rice is the perfect healthier version of classic fried rice. Loaded with vegetables and protein packed quinoa and eggs, it's the perfect healthy meal or side dish.

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Quinoa Fried Rice
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Quinoa Fried Rice is the perfect healthier version of classic fried rice. Loaded with vegetables and protein packed quinoa and eggs, it's the perfect healthy meal or side dish.

Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: asian, Chinese
Keyword: quinoa fried rice
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 238 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 TBS olive oil divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 TBS ginger grated
  • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms chopped
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli (frozen or fresh) chopped
  • ½ cup grated carrots
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 3 TBS lower sodium soy sauce
  • 4 stalks green onions chopped
Instructions

  1. Heat half the oil in a large pot over medium heat; crack the eggs into the bottom and scramble until just cooked. Remove and set aside.

  2. Add the remaining oil to the pot. Add onions, garlic, and ginger and cook for a 2 minutes. Add carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, and zucchini; sauté 2 minutes.

  3. Add 1½ cups of rinsed quinoa to the pot, then add 2½ cups water to the pot; stirring to combine. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil then cover and reduce the heat to simmer. Simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender. Turn off heat. Fluff quinoa with a fork when done.

  4. Add corn and peas, then stir to combine and let sit for 2-3 minutes.

  5. Add soy sauce, green onions, and scrambled eggs into the pot. Stir to combine then serve topped with additional green onions if desired.

Recipe Notes

Originally posted in 2013, updated February 2018 and January 2023.

Recipe adapted from Damn Delicious.

Quinoa Fried Rice is the perfect lower carb make-at-home version of classic fried rice. Made in one pot and loaded with broccoli, eggs, mushrooms, carrots, peas, corn, it's the perfect easy healthy meal or side dish.

Salmon with Cream Sauce (One Skillet)

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Only 20 minutes to make this delicious Salmon with Cream Sauce! Packed with tomatoes and mushrooms, this salmon is the perfect easy dinner!

Only 20 minutes to make this delicious Salmon with Cream Sauce! Packed with tomatoes and mushrooms, this salmon is the perfect easy dinner!

Weeknights are incredibly busy, but this delicious salmon with cream sauce is done in 20 minutes and ready to eat! With simple ingredients, this salmon is a healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy! Serve it alongside Roasted Asparagus or Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts for the perfect balanced meal!

Only 20 minutes to make this delicious Salmon with Cream Sauce! Packed with tomatoes and mushrooms, this salmon is the perfect easy dinner!

Making this salmon couldn't be easier because it takes minimal time and only uses one skillet- the less dishes, the better! Here's how to make it...

Ingredients needed for salmon and cream sauce:

  • 1 pound salmon - fresh or frozen, but must be defrosted. Use tweezers or fingers to remove any visible bones.
  • salt
  • olive oil - other high heat oils are fine to use as well.
  • half and half
  • 1 can boiled mushrooms (dried and chopped) - can also use fresh
  • cherry tomatoes
  • dried thyme
  • ground black pepper
  • fresh basil for garnish, if desired.

How to make the salmon with cream sauce:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Prep all of the ingredients. Cut and pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Then season the salmon. Using a medium size skillet, add the oil and heat over medium heat. Place the salmon skin side up into the skillet and cook for a few minutes, then flip and cook the other side for a few minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the mushrooms and tomatoes into the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for a few minutes.
  • Pour the half and half into the pan, stir and turn down the heat. Wait 2-3 minutes. If the cream is too thick, add some water.
  • Add the salmon pieces back to the skillet and cover with lid. Simmer in the sauce until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees (5-6 minutes).
  • Drizzle the salmon with the cream sauce and turn off the heat. Cover with a lid and let sit for a few minutes.
  • Carefully transfer the fish to a plate and serve with fresh herbs, remaining sauce, mushrooms.

This salmon with cream sauce turns out perfectly delicious!

What to serve with the creamy salmon:

salmon up close

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Salmon with Cream Sauce (One Skillet)
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
23 mins
 

Only 20 minutes to make this delicious Salmon with Cream Sauce! Packed with tomatoes and mushrooms, this salmon is the perfect easy dinner!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salmon with cream sauce
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 330 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 lb salmon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup half and half
  • 1 can boiled mushrooms dried and chopped (6.5 ounces - 8 ounces can)
  • 6-8 cherry tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ⅓ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • fresh basil for garnish optional
Instructions

  1. Cut the salmon into 3 filets, then pat dry with paper towel. Remove any bones with tweezers or fingers. Brush the salmon with olive oil, then sprinkle salt and spices over the top. Pat down lightly.

  2. Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon skin side up and cook for 2 minutes.

  3. Carefully flip the pieces over and cook on the other side for 3 minutes.

  4. Transfer the salmon to a plate. Add the mushrooms and tomatoes to the skillet, then cook 3-4 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Pour half and half into the skillet, stir and turn heat onto low. Cook 2-3 minutes. If the cream is too thick, add some water.

  5. Transfer the salmon to the skillet, cover with a lid, then simmer in the sauce for another 5-6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.

  6. Remove lid and drizzle the salmon with the cream sauce and turn off the heat. Cover with a lid and leave for 2-3 minutes.

  7. Carefully transfer the salmon to a plate and serve with fresh herbs, remaining sauce, mushrooms.

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Recipe Notes

This recipe makes 3-4 servings, depending on how many ounces you prefer your salmon serving size. The nutrition based off 3 servings is as follows:

Per serving: 330 calories, 19g fat, 9.4g carbohydrates, 2.6g fiber, 32.6g protein

Air Fryer Scallops

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These Easy Air Fryer Scallops have a delicious garlic lemon butter flavor! Done in less than 10 minutes, this is a go-to air fryer recipe!

These Easy Air Fryer Scallops have a delicious garlic lemon butter flavor! Done in less than 10 minutes, this is a go-to air fryer recipe!

Scallops are a type of shellfish eaten all over the world. They live in saltwater environments and are caught in numerous countries. Typically scallops are cooked by sautéing on the stove top, or baking them in the oven. However, making Air Fryer Scallops is so delicious and easy, you'll never cook them any other way again!

Serve these quick air fryer scallops with Roasted Asparagus or Baked Potatoes for the perfect healthy dinner!

These Easy Air Fryer Scallops have a delicious garlic lemon butter flavor! Done in less than 10 minutes, this is a go-to air fryer recipe!

The air fryer cooks the scallops rapidly and evenly, making for a quick and easy meal! With scallops being so healthy, they make a very nutritious meal. Making the scallops couldn't be easier...

How to make Scallops in the Air Fryer:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Get all of the ingredients together; olive oil, herbs and seasonings, scallops (defrosted), butter, lemon juice, and garlic.
ingredients for scallops recipe
  • Place defrosted scallops in a bowl and add the salt, garlic and dried herbs (basil, oregano, thyme).
  • Pour in lemon juice, as well as melted butter and stir to coat the scallops.
mixing ingredients
  • You can line the air fryer basket with parchment, or you can skip this step.
    • If you do NOT use parchment and place the scallops directly on the air fryer, then they will have a nice lookin seer to them.
  • Place the scallops in the basket of the air fryer and bake at 360F for 4 minutes.
  • After 4 minutes, gently shake the air fryer basket a few times and bake for another 3 minutes.
cooking process
  • Serve the scallops warm. Drizzle with additional melted butter if desired.
These Easy Air Fryer Scallops have a delicious garlic lemon butter flavor! Done in less than 10 minutes, this is a go-to air fryer recipe!

Sides to serve with scallops:

These Easy Air Fryer Scallops have a delicious garlic lemon butter flavor! Done in less than 10 minutes, this is a go-to air fryer recipe!

Are scallops healthy? YES!

Scallops are widely considered one of the healthiest seafoods. Made up of 80% protein and with very low fat content.

Scallops contain high levels of zinc, which can help balance hormones and improve memory. A serving also meets the daily requirement for Vitamin B12, an antioxidant associated with healthy cognitive function. 

Scallops are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, healthy fats that can balance your cholesterol levels, reducing your heart disease risk. 

These Easy Air Fryer Scallops have a delicious garlic lemon butter flavor! Done in less than 10 minutes, this is a go-to air fryer recipe!

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

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Air Fryer Scallops
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
12 mins
 

These Easy Air Fryer Scallops have a delicious garlic lemon butter flavor! Done in less than 10 minutes, this is a go-to air fryer recipe!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, seafood
Keyword: air fryer scallops
Servings: 2 servingss
Calories: 208 kcal
Ingredients
  • ½ lb scallops thawed
  • 2 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried basil
  • ⅛ teaspoon oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon thyme
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
Instructions
  1. Place defrosted scallops in a bowl, pat with paper towel to dry. Add salt, garlic and herbs.
  2. Pour in lemon juice and melted butter; Stir.
  3. Place the scallops in the basket of the air fryer and cook at 360F for 4 minutes (can use parchment in air fryer if desired)
  4. After 4 minutes, gently shake the air fryer basket a few times and cook for another 3 minutes (internal temp should reach 115 degrees).
  5. Serve immediately drizzled with additional melted butter if desired.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Nutritional info per serving: 208 calories, 12g fat, 3g carbohydrate, 20g protein. 6 WW points per serving.

Cranberry Margaritas {Easy 5 Ingredients}

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Cranberry Margaritas come together with only a handful of ingredients and are incredibly delicious! People will be begging you for this recipe! 

Cranberry Margaritas come together with only a handful of ingredients and are incredibly delicious! People will be begging you for this recipe! 

These cranberry margaritas are high on my list of favorite margaritas, and it’s no secret that I love margaritas, but I really love taking a couple shortcuts while making them.  No one ever notices anything different when I make margaritas, so it’s really a win win. Making the perfect margarita doesn't have to be hard, and even with a simple substitution, you don’t sacrifice any flavor. 

I love cranberry cocktails around the holidays and if you're like me, try out these Cranberry Moscow Mules or this Cranberry Ginger Cocktail!

Serve this delicious cocktail alongside a gorgeous Christmas Charcuterie Wreath for the perfect holiday spread!

Cranberry Margaritas come together with only a handful of ingredients and are incredibly delicious! People will be begging you for this recipe! 

I love the idea of Cranberry Margaritas around the holidays.  Even though margaritas have a reputation of being a summer drink, by adding the more tart cranberries, it brings them down to a less tropical-fruity level.  Even though the cranberries are tart, the other ingredients pick up the sweetness, so this isn't a bitter drink.  It’s really perfect in my opinion. 

Serve these Cranberry Margaritas at your holiday party or just hanging out. I am going to mix up another batch for New Year’s Eve!

Cranberry Margaritas come together with only a handful of ingredients and are incredibly delicious! People will be begging you for this recipe! 

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Easy Cranberry Margaritas

Cranberry Margaritas come together with only a handful of ingredients and are incredibly delicious! People will be begging you for this recipe! 

Ingredients
  • 1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate (+2.5 cans of water)
  • 1 cup cranberries , rinsed plus some for garnish
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 cup cranberry juice
  • 2 to 2 ½ cups tequila (gold or silver)
  • lime for garnish
  • sugar or salt for glass rim
Instructions

  1. Empty the limeade concentrate into a pitcher. Add 2 ½ cans of water. Add 16-20 ounces (your preference) of tequila. Add cranberry juice, ½ cup cranberries, and sugar. Mix thoroughly.

  2. Place the pitcher, covered, in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Serve in sugar/salt rimmed glasses garnished with lime and cranberries if desired.

Recipe Notes

*If you aren't a fan of tequila, you could also make these with your favorite vodka.

First published in 2013. Updated 12/2022

Holiday Reindeer Cookies

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Holiday Reindeer Cookies are easy no-bake cookies that the whole family will love! Fun to make, and perfect for parties and cookie exchanges!

Holiday Reindeer Cookies are easy no-bake cookies that the whole family will love! Fun to make, and perfect for parties and cookie exchanges!

Every year we get together with some friends and bake up a storm for Christmas; Well, more like to get in the mood for Christmas. Using Nutter Butter Cookies makes this recipe super easy, because it already has the reindeer shape!  I was excited to make these Holiday Reindeer Cookies – mostly because they aren’t identical to all the reindeer cookie faces you see on Pinterest, but I think they are rather unique and fun.

If you love holiday baking as much as I do, checkout these Bear Paw Cookies, this Christmas Crack - Saltine Cracker Toffee and also this Sugar Cookie Fudge or Candy Cane Fudge!

How to make Reindeer Cookies:

**scroll down for full ingredient list and printable directions**

  • After you get all of the supplies, setup an assembly line (this will make it much easier).
  • Lay out a large sheet of parchment paper; this is where the cookies will go after dipped in chocolate.
  • Assemble the cookies one at a time;
    1. Dip peanut butter cookie into the melted chocolate and place onto the parchment paper.
    2. Then, dip the bottom of a pretzel into the chocolate and stick on the top of the reindeer cookie as the antlers.
    3. Next, dip the tips of the pretzels sticks into the chocolate and stick those against the ‘body’.
    4. Then, put a tiny bit of chocolate on the red candy and place it on the nose.
    5. Finally, set the eye candy on the top of the head to complete the reindeer cookies. Repeat for all cookies.

Tips for making Reindeer Cookies:

  • When you put the antler pretzels on the top, they will not stay in position until dry. You need to prop something under the pretzel to hold it up. In this case, I just used a row of non chocolate coated Nutter Butter cookies because they were the perfect height. In about 20 minutes when the chocolate is set, you can remove and voila – they are hardened and staying in place on their own.
  • Also, don’t worry too much about the legs, as long as the melted chocolate is touching the melted chocolate on the body, it will dry together. It will seem wobbly and not great while wet, but once it sets it will be perfect.

What special items do you need to make Reindeer Cookies? 

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Holiday Reindeer Cookies
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Holiday Reindeer Cookies are easy no-bake cookies that the whole family will love! They're fun to make, and perfect for parties and cookie exchanges!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: reindeer cookies
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
  • 24 peanut butter sandwich cookies
  • 2 cups melted milk chocolate (either a whole bag of morsels or about a ½ brick of almond bark, or chocolate candy melts) , melted according to package directions
  • 1 TBS crisco
  • 12 stick pretzels snapped in half
  • 24 mini pretzels
  • 24 red circular candies , I used M&Ms
  • 24 eye candies
  • Parchement paper for laying the cookies
Instructions

  1. Add crisco to the bowl of melted chocolate and stir until well combined; set aside.

  2. Working one cookie at a time, dip a cookie into the melted chocolate (I just used a fork and tapped excess chocolate before placing on paper) and place onto the parchment paper.

  3. Dip the bottom of the mini pretzel in chocolate and stick on the top as the antlers.

  4. Dip the tips of the straight pretzels into the chocolate and stick those against the ‘body’.

  5. Dab a tiny bit of chocolate on the red candy and place it on the nose. Set the eye candy on the top of the head (you shouldn't have to add chocolate for this step).

  6. Repeat for all cookies.

  7. Allow at least 30 minutes to dry, but the longer the better.
Recipe Notes
  • Just a tip, when you put the antler pretzels on the top, they will not stay in position until dry. You need to prop something under the pretzel to hold it up. In this case, I just used a row of non chocolate coated Nutter Butter cookies because they were the perfect height. In about 20 minutes when the chocolate is set, you can remove and voila – they are hardened and staying in place on their own.
  • Also, don’t worry too much about the legs, as long as the melted chocolate is touching the melted chocolate on the body, it will dry together. It will seem wobbly and not great while wet, but once it sets it will be perfect.

Originally published Nov. 2015, updated Dec. 2019

Holiday Reindeer Cookies are easy no-bake cookies that the whole family will love! They're fun to make, and perfect for parties and cookie exchanges!

Holiday Stovetop Potpourri (with FREE printable tag)

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The whole house will smell incredible after simmering this Stovetop Holiday Potpourri! With only 4 ingredients and a free printable gift tag, this makes a great gift as well!

The whole house will smell incredible after simmering this Stovetop Holiday Potpourri! With only 4 ingredients and a free printable gift tag, this makes a great gift as well!

Making your house smell like the holidays is easy, and it's likely you have the ingredients already. With only 4 ingredients, it's a true dump and go recipe. Toss everything into a pot and let it simmer all day long. Your nose will thank you later! You will love this Stovetop Holiday Potpourri and it makes a great gift as well!

The whole house will smell incredible after simmering this Stovetop Holiday Potpourri! With only 4 ingredients and a free printable gift tag, this makes a great gift as well!

Let's talk about how EASY it is to make this Holiday Potpourri.....

How to Make Stovetop Holiday Potpourri:

  • Get the 4 ingredients together: an orange, cranberries, cinnamon stick, and nutmeg.
    • I've also made this and added vanilla, cloves, or thyme, but the 4 ingredients version is my favorite combination.
  • Using a medium sauce pot, fill it halfway with water, then add the cranberries, sliced orange, a cinnamon stick, nutmeg, and give it a quick stir.
The whole house will smell incredible after simmering this Stovetop Holiday Potpourri! With only 4 ingredients and a free printable gift tag, this makes a great gift as well!
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer.
  • Simmer all day, adding water as needed to prevent burning. The house will smell amazing!
The whole house will smell incredible after simmering this Stovetop Holiday Potpourri! With only 4 ingredients and a free printable gift tag, this makes a great gift as well!

How long do the ingredients last?

  • I keep the same ingredients in the sauce pot up to 5 days. When I am not simmering it (like at night), I just cover it with saran wrap.
  • They will not be as visually appealing, but will still provide a delicious smell! Just dump in the trash when you are ready to switch them out!

Can I use other ingredients?

  • Yes! This is a great recipe to utilize older produce - don't have oranges? Use lemons, grapefruits, tangerines, limes, or essentially any citrus fruit.
  • Try adding vanilla, cloves, pumpkin pie spice, or thyme for some other scents! A few drops of pine essential oil can be awesome as well!

How to give Stovetop Potpourri as a gift:

  • Round up the orange, cranberries, cinnamon stick, and nutmeg (or whatever spices you want). Add everything to a cellophane bag (like these), then tie it off with a ribbon or string, and attach a gift tag.
  • I am proving FOUR options as a FREE PRINTABLE TAG for you to use!
    • Print the tag on cardstock for a more durable tag, and punch a hole in the corner, then attach with string.
gift tag options

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Things you might need to package the gifts:

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4 Ingredient Stovetop Holiday Potpourri
Prep Time
2 mins
 

The whole house will smell incredible after simmering this Stovetop Holiday Potpourri! With only 4 ingredients and a free printable gift tag, this makes a great gift as well!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: stovetop holiday potpourri
Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • ⅓ cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions

  1. Using a medium sauce pan, fill it halfway with water. Add orange slices, cranberries, cinnamon stick, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer. Refill water throughout the day to prevent burning. **Turn off when not at home**

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

First published in December 2020. Updated December 2022. 

Tres Leches Cake (three milks cake)

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Tres Leches Cake, or three milks cake, is a fluffy white cake soaked in a delicious sweet milk mixture. The perfect authentic dessert for the holidays!

Tres Leches Cake, or three milks cake, is a fluffy white cake soaked in a delicious sweet milk mixture. The perfect authentic dessert for the holidays!

Now that we are getting close to the holidays, I wanted to share my favorite family dessert. It's been a tradition for the last 8 years to make it every Christmas, and everyone LOVES it! Tres Leches Cake is made with three milks: Sweetened Condensed Milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream. The cake is soaked in the milks, then topped with whipped cream.

This classic Tres Leches Cake is a favorite throughout the year, but definitely during the holidays!

Tres Leches Cake, or three milks cake, is a fluffy white cake soaked in a delicious sweet milk mixture. The perfect authentic dessert!

Last year I demanded my mother in law share her famous recipe for Tres Leches Cake with me. She would make it every year, but I really wanted to learn how to make it as well so that I can share it with my kids and keep the tradition going forever. It's actually very simple to make this cake, but it does take some patience.

Do you love CHOCOLATE? Try out this amazing Chocolate Tres Leches Cake or this delicious Chocolate Tiramisu!

How to make Tres Leches:

**Scroll down for full printable ingredient list and directions**

  • Get all the ingredients together.
  • Bake the cake according to the directions on the box, then allow to cool 15 minutes.
steps to make cake
  • Combine the three milks, and set aside.
steps to make 3 milks mixture
  • Once the cake has cooled, use a fork to poke holes all over the cake. Pour the milk mixture over the top of the cake. 
  • Cover the cake with plastic wrap (I like to put toothpicks into the cake so the wrap doesn't touch the cake). Place into the refrigerator for at least one hour.
steps to let the cake set
  • Make the whipped cream by combining heavy cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar and beating vigorously. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake evenly, then cover and refrigerate the Tres Leches Cake at least an hour.
Tres Leches Cake, or three milks cake, is a fluffy white cake soaked in a delicious sweet milk mixture. The perfect authentic dessert!

That's it! Tres Leches Cake is simple to make, and so insanely delicious!

Tips for making Tres Leches Cake:

  • Use a boxed cake mix! This makes it much easier and follow the directions on the back of the box to make the cake. I like using a 'moist' yellow cake mix, and any brand is fine.
  • I highly recommend making this cake at least a day before you need it, because it gets even more delicious the longer it sits in the fridge. I really think it's best after a few days in the fridge, but it's hard to resist eating it!
  • If you like to mix things up, try Chocolate Tres Leches Cake as well!
cake slice

When to serve the cake:

  • The holidays are the perfect time to share this cake with family and friends.
  • Make Tres Leches Cake for the next potluck you attend.
  • It's is the perfect birthday cake! Make sure to keep it refrigerated until you need it!
  • Holiday party at work? Make this delicious Tres Leches Cake and WOW all of your colleagues!
Tres Leches Cake, or three milks cake, is a fluffy white cake soaked in a delicious sweet milk mixture. The perfect authentic dessert!

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Tres Leches Cake
Prep Time
10 mins
refrigerate
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
 

Tres Leches Cake, or three milks cake, is a fluffy white cake soaked in a delicious sweet milk mixture. The perfect authentic dessert for the holidays!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: tres leches cake
Servings: 16 slices
Ingredients
For cake:
  • 1 box moist yellow cake mix (plus ingredients to make cake)
For milk mixture:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 14 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
For whipped cream:
  • 1 cup heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions

  1. Bake cake according to box directions using a 9x13 baking dish. Allow cake to cool 15 minutes, then using a fork poke holes all over the cake, making sure to poke through to the bottom.

  2. Make milk mixture: combine 1 cup heavy cream, Sweetened Condensed Milk, and evaporated milk. Mix well.

  3. Pour milk mixture over the top of the cake, taking care to spread everywhere. Cover the cake with plastic wrap, then refrigerate at least 1 hour. 

  4. Make whip cream: Using a stand mixer, add heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to a CHILLED bowl (place bowl in freezer for at least 5 minutes before making). Turn speed on low to begin to combine, then once the powdered sugar is slightly mixed, increase speed to high. Whip for about 3 minutes on high speed, or until whipped cream is thickened.

  5. Spread whipped cream all over the top of the cake evenly. Cover, then place in the fridge at least an hour, preferably overnight. Cut into slices and serve. Keep in refrigerator when not serving. 

Recipe Notes

First published in November 2018. Updated December 2022. 

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken

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Air Fryer Sesame Chicken is crispy and coated in a delicious sweet sticky sesame sauce! There is no guilt with this healthier air fryer meal!

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken is crispy and coated in a delicious sweet sticky sesame sauce! There is no guilt with this healthier air fryer meal!

This quick air fryer sesame chicken is done in less than 30 minutes and incredibly easy to make. It's so delicious you'll forget it's not takeout, and that it is healthier than the typically fried version of the dish. Serve the sesame chicken alongside delicious Chinese Broccoli & Zucchini and over a bed of rice or cauliflower rice!

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken is crispy and coated in a delicious sweet sticky sesame sauce! There is no guilt with this healthier air fryer meal!

Meal plan with this easy sesame chicken recipe for a busy weeknight, and then don't worry about what's for dinner. It's simple to make in the air fryer, and it's done in less than 25 minutes from start to finish.

How to make Air Fryer Sesame Chicken:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Prep the ingredients and have them ready to go!
  • A couple at a time, coat the chicken in the egg, then dip into the cornstarch, making sure to coat each piece evenly on all sides. Repeat for all of the chicken.
ingredients for sesame chicken
  • Preheat the air fryer for a few minutes at 400 degrees. Then open and spray the base of the air fryer with oil spray (I like this sprayer), and place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer (you may have to do more than one batch depending on the size of your air fryer). Lightly spray the top of the chicken with oil spray.
  • Cook the chicken at 400F for 8 minutes, then carefully flip the chicken pieces over. Cook an additional 3-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F on an instant read thermometer. Remove the chicken.
cooking the chicken in the air fryer
  • While the chicken is cooking, you can make the sauce:
    • Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook on medium-high heat until the sauce thickens slightly-- about 4-5 minutes. 
sesame sauce in pot
  • Place the sauce in a bowl with the cooked chicken. Toss to combine. Serve as desired and garnish with green onions.

What is sesame sauce?

Sesame sauce is a delicious sweet asian inspired sauce. It's a combination of soy sauce, garlic, toasted sesame oil, lime juice and sesame seeds. The sesame sauce is so tasty and good on everything from chicken and tofu to vegetables and noodles!

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken is crispy and coated in a delicious sweet sticky sesame sauce! There is no guilt with this healthier air fryer meal!

How to store leftovers:

  • Store: If by chance you have leftover chicken, which is unusual, you can save them in your fridge in an airtight container for three or four days. 
  • Freeze: Why not make extra and freeze them for easy thaw and heat the sesame chicken later. You can keep them in the freezer for up to 90 days. Just freeze without the sauce and make the sauce when needed.
  • Reheat: When you are ready to serve this delicious air fryer sesame chicken, just defrost in the fridge overnight, then heat them in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 5-7 minutes. 
Air Fryer Sesame Chicken is crispy and coated in a delicious sweet sticky sesame sauce! There is no guilt with this healthier air fryer meal!

Now that the chicken is ready, here are some great options to serve alongside the meal...

What to serve with Sesame Chicken:

close up of sesame chicken served

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Air Fryer Sesame Chicken
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
11 mins
Total Time
21 mins
 

Air Fryer Sesame Chicken is crispy and coated in a delicious sweet sticky sesame sauce! There is no guilt with this healthier air fryer meal!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: air fryer sesame chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 337 kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1” cubes
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • ¾ cup cornstarch
For the Sesame Sauce
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
To serve:
  • Green onion or parsley for garnish
Instructions
For the Chicken
  1. Preheat the air fryer at 400F for five minutes.
  2. Coat chicken pieces with the beaten egg, then dip chicken into cornstarch, making sure to coat each piece evenly on all sides. Tap off any excess cornstarch.
  3. Spray the base of the air fryer with oil spray, then place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. Lightly spray the top of the chicken with oil spray.
  4. Cook the chicken at 400F for 8 minutes, then carefully flip the chicken pieces over. Cook an additional 3-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F on an instant read thermometer. Remove the chicken.
For the Sesame Sauce
  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce thickens slightly-- about 4-5 minutes.
  2. Place the sauce in a bowl with the cooked chicken; Toss to combine.
To serve:

  1. Garnish with green onions and/or parsley. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Makes at least 4 servings. 337 calories per serving*.

*Calculate nutrition facts based off the specific ingredients used. 

Air Fryer Crab Rangoon

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In less than 20 minutes this popular appetizer is ready to eat! These Air Fryer Crab Rangoon are crispy, delicious, and healthier!

In less than 20 minutes this popular appetizer is ready to eat! These Air Fryer Crab Rangoon are crispy, delicious, and healthier!

Crab Rangoon is one of my all time favorite appetizers, but they are traditionally deep fried which adds a lot of fat and calories. Good news though, these can be made in the air fryer and it saves a ton of fat, saturated fat, and calories! Its so easy to make Air Fryer Crab Rangoon, and I am going to show you how!

In less than 20 minutes this popular appetizer is ready to eat! These Air Fryer Crab Rangoon are crispy, delicious, and healthier!

I like to make these air fryer crab rangoon and serve them with Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce, but you can always grab that from the store as well. Let's get cooking!

How to make Air Fryer Crab Rangoon:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • First, start by getting all of the ingredients for the recipe ready and prepped.
ingredients for crab rangoon
  • Using a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the crab/cream cheese filling.
rangoon filling
  • Now to assemble the wontons:
    • Brush one side of a wonton wrapper lightly with olive oil. Flip the wonton wrapper over so the olive oil side is facing down. 
    • Add a tablespoon of crab filling in the center of the wonton wrapper. 
    • Using your finger, dip it in a small bowl of water, then run it along the edges of the wonton wrapper. Pull two opposite corners (think diagonal line) of the wonton together, pressing them gently to steal. Then, pull the remaining two corners up and pinch together. Steal the four lines together so the filling doesn’t burst when cooked. 
step by step process
  • Place the crab rangoon in the air fryer (make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket). Cook until the wontons are crisp and golden brown.
crab rangoon in the air fryer cooked
crab rangoon with sweet chili sauce being dipped

Where do I buy wonton wrappers?

Wonton wrappers are found in most grocery stores, typically in the refrigerated section; I always find them near the tofu or fake cheeses. If you don't find them, ask a store employee. These air fryer crab rangoon wonton wrappers are the square size, not the rectangle size which is used for egg rolls.

Can I use imitation crab meat instead of lump crab?

  • I recommend using lump crab meat for these crab rangoon because it's actually real crab. Most restaurants use imitation crab meat for their rangoon because it is cheaper, because it is processed fish product that doesn't even contain actual crab.
  • Real crab is also much healthier than imitation crab meat.
    • Real crab meat has no added sugar, no carbohydrates, and no gluten which is all found in imitation crab meat. Real crab meat also has nearly triple the amount of protein!
  • If you really want these air fryer crab rangoon to taste exactly like your favorite Chinese restaurant, you may want to opt for imitation crab. If health is your main concern, then go with the real lump crab meat.
In less than 20 minutes this popular appetizer is ready to eat! These Air Fryer Crab Rangoon are crispy, delicious, and healthier!

Tips for making crab rangoon in the air fryer:

  • If your wonton wrappers don't seal with water, brush them with an egg wash instead. 
  • Do not overfill the wonton wrappers, they will explode and you will have a messy air fryer and destroyed crab rangoon
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer with too many crab rangoon; this will result in them not having enough air flow to get crispy!
  • Make this delicious Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce to serve with them! Don't want to make it? I recommend this brand of Sweet Chili Sauce!
in the air fryer

How to reheat the rangoon:

Add the left over rangoon back to the air fryer and set to 350 degrees and cook for 3 minutes.

Want to make a whole Asian inspired meal? Pair the Air Fryer Crab Rangoon with this Beef Stir Fry or one of these delicious dishes:

up close of opened crab rangoon

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

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Air Fryer Crab Rangoon
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
 

In less than 20 minutes this popular appetizer is ready to eat! These Air Fryer Crab Rangoon are crispy, delicious, and healthier!

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: air fryer crab rangoon
Servings: 24 rangoon
Calories: 98 kcal
Ingredients
  • 6 ounces cream cheese softened (I used reduced fat)
  • 4 ounces lump crab meat
  • 1 green onion sliced thinly
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Sweet chili sauce to serve
Instructions

  1. Combine the cream cheese, crab meat, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and lime juice in a small bowl. 

  2. Brush one side of a wonton wrapper with olive oil. Flip the wonton wrapper over so the olive oil side is facing down. 

  3. Add a tablespoon of crab filling in the center of the wonton wrapper. 

  4. Brush the edges of the wonton with water (I use my finger). Pull two opposite corners of the wonton together, pressing them gently to steal. Then, pull the remaining two corners up to form a square. Steal the four lines together so the filling doesn’t burst when cooked. 

  5. Place the crab rangoon in the air fryer (make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket). Cook at 375F for 8 minutes, or until the wontons are crisp and golden brown (may need 10 minutes total depending on air fryer). Serve warm, with sweet chili sauce.

Recipe Notes

To reheat: Add the left over rangoon back to the air fryer and set to 350 degrees and cook for 3 minutes.

Cilantro Lime Chicken (Instant Pot & Slow Cooker)

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Cilantro Lime Chicken is an easy healthy meal that can be made in the Instant pot or slow cooker! Great for tacos, salads, or by itself!

Cilantro Lime Chicken is an easy healthy meal that can be made in the Instant pot or slow cooker! Great for tacos, salads, or by itself!

Having easy weeknight meals is essential at my house because we are incredibly busy. Using the Instant Pot for dinner is a life saver. This Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken takes only 15 minutes in the Instant Pot, and is ready to serve! Use the shredded chicken in tacos, burritos, wraps, rice bowls, salads, or even all by itself!

Want to let it cook all day? Use the slow cooker! This will fill your house with a delicious aroma and the Cilantro Lime chicken will be ready at dinner time! Your family will love it, and you will love the minimal cleanup and effort. 

Cilantro Lime Chicken is an easy healthy meal that can be made in the Instant pot or slow cooker! Great for tacos, salads, or by itself!

How to make Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken:

**Scroll all the way down to see full ingredient list and directions**

  • Prep all the ingredients and then dump them all (except the cilantro) into the Instant Pot!
ingredients for cilantro lime chicken in pot
  • Seal the instant pot and then cook on manual for 15 minutes. Once the time is up let the pot 'naturally release' the pressure for 10 minutes, then release the rest carefully.
    • You should remember when using the Instant Pot, that the time it takes to cook the recipe (15 mins), is not the total time of the recipe. You need to give the pot some time to ‘come to pressure’.
  • Shred the chicken (or leave it whole if you want), then add it back to the pot, and add the cilantro to the pot, and stir to coat with the yummy sauce. 
cooking cilantro lime chicken

How to make Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken:

  • Add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker, including HALF of the cilantro.
  • Place the lid on top. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-7 hours, or set to high and cook for 3-4 hours - confirm that the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees 5.
  • Remove the lid and shred the chicken. Add the remaining half of cilantro and mix well.
  • Serve the slow cooker cilantro lime chicken with garnishes!

How to serve the Cilantro Lime Chicken:

  • Make tacos! Hard or soft shells (corn or flour) are perfect for this chicken! Add a side of rice and call it a day!
  • Make a large salad for your family!
    • Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, corn, and Pepper Jack or Colby Jack cheese all tossed together with the cilantro lime chicken would be a perfect healthy low carb meal.
  • Cook white or brown rice or cauliflower rice, and then serve the cilantro lime chicken over the top as a rice bowl.
    • TIP: If you plan to do this, try adding ¼ cup more stock/water when making the chicken; it will be extra saucy for the rice!
  • Meal prep make-ahead cilantro lime chicken burritos! Add the cilantro lime chicken into large flour tortillas, fold into a burrito and then wrap them in foil or plastic wrap. These will stay good in the fridge for 3-5 days.
    • TIP: FREEZE THEM! Make a bunch of the burritos, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then freeze! When you are ready to cook, remove from plastic wrap and loosely wrap in a paper towel. Cook 1 min on high in the microwave, then flip over and cook for 1 more minute in the microwave. Lunch is served!
  • NACHOS! Sprinkle this chicken over a bed of tortilla chips, then top with cheese; bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with fresh cut tomatoes, cilantro, and sour cream - YUM!

How to Freeze:

  • Using at least a 6qt Instant Pot, this cilantro lime chicken recipe definitely can be doubled. Using an 8qt instant pot the recipe could be tripled. 
  • Once the chicken is done cooking, and cooled, place portions (I like to do 5 cup portions) into freezer safe zip lock bags. Press flat and squeeze out all of the air. Place flat in freezer, freeze.
  • Ready to eat?
    • Remove frozen chicken from freezer the night before you'd like to serve it. Place in the refrigerator overnight, and it should be defrosted by the next day.
      • TIP: Place frozen bag on a dish or in a baking dish. Occasionally freezer bags will leak, and this will avoid a mess all over the fridge. 
Cilantro Lime Chicken is an easy healthy meal that can be made in the Instant pot or slow cooker! Great for tacos, salads, or by itself!

Is Cilantro Lime Chicken Healthy?

  • YES! Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken is the perfect healthy meal. Each serving packs 33 grams of protein, only 272 calories, and 4 grams of fat. 
  • While this recipe contains black beans making it not so 'low carb' you could also opt to leave the black beans out. This would drastically reduce the calories to 208 per serving, but also reduces the carbs to 16 grams vs. 27 grams (23 net) with the black beans.
    • I personally like to have the black beans in the recipe because it adds healthy fiber (4g per serving). You could opt to serve the black beans on the side if you are servings this meal to someone who is eating a 'low carb' diet. 

No instant pot or slow cooker? Try this Baked Salsa Chicken as a delicious oven option!

My favorite Instant Pot Recipes:

  • Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect healthy chicken recipe! Make the spicy chicken in just minutes, then load up fresh lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings!
  • Instant Pot Asian Pork cooks up in just minutes, and is the perfect healthy dinner! Use the juicy meat in lettuce wraps, sliders, or a salad!
  • Instant Pot Baked Potatoes are done in a fraction of the time as traditional baked potatoes, and are the creamiest baked potatoes you will ever eat!
  • Instant Pot Bang Bang Chicken comes together in minutes and is so delicious! The classic spicy sauce is perfect on shredded chicken which can be used in rice bowls, salads, wraps, or however you want!
  • Instant Pot Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a stunning dessert that comes together in no time! Not only is it amazingly easy, but it’s the best cheesecake EVER!
  • Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious healthy meal that cooks in just 10 minutes! Simple to make, family friendly, and so tasty!
  • Instant Pot Thai Lettuce Wraps (pork or chicken) can be made with pork or chicken in the instant pot or slow cooker! Juicy pork or chicken covered in an easy Thai peanut sauce makes the perfect healthy easy dinner!
  • Instant Pot Roasted Red Pepper Soup: Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons is the perfect comfort food without any guilt! Make it in the Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or on the stove top!
  • Instant Pot Chicken Noodle soup is rich with flavor and takes only a fraction of the time to make. Warm up on a cold day with this major comfort food.

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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
18 mins
 

Cilantro Lime Chicken is an easy healthy meal that can be made in the Instant pot or slow cooker! Great for tacos, salads, or by itself!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 272 kcal
Ingredients
  • 24 ounces salsa, whatever type you like
  • 1 package reduced sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 lime juiced and zested
  • ¼ cup water or stock
  • 1 can reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • handful fresh cilantro, chopped
Options for serving and garnish
  • cooked white rice, serve chicken on top
  • flour tortillas, serve like tacos
  • corn tortillas, serve like tacos
  • cooked quinoa, place chicken on top
  • limes, squeezed
  • colby jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
Instant Pot:

  1. Using at least a 6qt instant pot, add all ingredients for the chicken into the pot, except the cilantro. Close the lid, seal the pressure valve, then set on manual/high for 15 minutes.

  2. Once the time is up, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes (don't touch it), then manually release the rest of the pressure (by flipping the valve). Remove lid.

  3. Shred the chicken breast (either remove and shred or shred in pot using 2 forks); then add the cilantro into the pot. Stir everything together to coat.

  4. Serve as desired, top with desired garnishes. 

Slow Cooker:

  1. Add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker, including HALF of the cilantro. Place the lid on top. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-7 hours, or set to high and cook for 3-4 hours - confirm that the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees.

  2. Remove the lid and shred the chicken. Add the remaining half of cilantro and mix well.

  3. Serve as desired, top with desired garnishes. 

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Nutrition (with beans) per serving (6), not including garnishes:

272 calories, 4g fat, 27g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 2g sugar, 33g protein. 

Weight Watchers Smart Points: 6 points per serving

Originally Published December 2018. Updated December 2022.

Air Fryer Green Bean Fries (no oil recipe)

Published by Allyson
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The crispy coating on these Air Fryer Green Bean Fries makes them perfect snack! With no oil and only a handful of ingredients, it's easy and guilt-free.

If you’ve tried out my recipes for Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus, Air Fryer Asparagus Fries, or Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts, then you know that I love the Air Fryer, and that you don’t need oil or a long cook time to make a delicious healthy snack or side dish. This green bean fries recipe is so fast and easy that you’ll want to make them all the time!

The crispy coating on these Air Fryer Green Bean Fries makes them perfect snack! With no oil and only a handful of ingredients, it's easy and guilt-free.

Making these Air Fryer Green Bean fries couldn't be easier! They come together in no time, without having to dredge in flour (hello, easy!), and cook in less than 10 minutes! The green beans stay tender and not soggy, yet have a delicious crispy coating on the outside! Healthy and majorly delicious much like Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli, or Air Fryer Avocado Fries.

I love a good green bean and this Green Bean soup is also a delicious recipe to try!

The crispy coating on these Air Fryer Green Bean Fries makes them perfect snack! With no oil and only a handful of ingredients, it's easy and guilt-free.

Serve these fries with Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Air Fryer Hot Dogs, or Air Fryer Hamburgers for the perfect meal!

You do need an Air Fryer (see below for recommendations) to make these in only 7 minutes, but you could also bake them. See below for directions on that.

The crispy coating on these Air Fryer Green Bean Fries makes them perfect snack! With no oil and only a handful of ingredients, it's easy and guilt-free.

How to make Air Fryer Green Beans:

**scroll all the way down for full ingredient list and step by step printable directions**

  • Prep the green beans so they are rinsed and dried. Cut off any funky looking ends. 
  • Make an assembly line: setup whisked eggs in a shallow bowl, and the breadcrumb coating in another shallow bowl.
    • Taking a handful of green beans at a time, drop into the eggs and toss around until coated. Using tongs, lift a few of the green beans out, let them drip a bit, then place into the breadcrumb coating mixture. Shake the green beans around until the are fully coated. Place them side by side with a little space in the air fryer, then repeat for the rest of the green beans. 
  • Set the Air Fryer for 5 minutes and 400 degrees. When 5 minutes is up, carefully toss the green beans around, flipping if needed, then cook for 2 more minutes. 

The crispy coating on these Air Fryer Green Bean Fries makes them perfect snack! With no oil and only a handful of ingredients, it's easy and guilt-free.

How to BAKE Green Bean Fries:

  • Use the same directions in terms of prepping and coating the green beans.
  • Set the oven to 350 degrees F. Place green bean fries on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Cook for 15 minutes, then flip over. Cook 5-7 more minutes or until crispy. To crisp coating further, turn oven to broil on HIGH and broil for 1-2 minutes or until browned. Serve hot!
The crispy coating on these Air Fryer Green Bean Fries makes them perfect snack! With no oil and only a handful of ingredients, it's easy and guilt-free.

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

Best dips for Green Bean Fries:

I love a great sauce or dip with my fries, and these are ALL great options for Air Fryer Green Bean Fries:

If you like nutritious side dishes, you have to see these other recipes from Domestic Superhero:

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Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
12 mins
 

The crispy coating on these Air Fryer Green Bean Fries makes them perfect snack! With no oil and only a handful of ingredients, it's easy and guilt-free.

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer green bean fries
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 198 kcal
Ingredients
  • About 25 fresh green beans rinsed and dried
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese style breadcrumbs)
  • ¼ cup regular whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 2 TBS grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ TBS garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions

  1. Prep the green beans: rinse and dry them thoroughly. Cut off any funky looking ends.

  2. Add egg and egg white to one shallow bowl; whisk for 30 seconds to completely combine. Set aside.

  3. In another shallow bowl, add panko, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, cheese, salt, and pepper; stir to mix well and set aside. 

  4. Make an assembly line with the green beans, then egg dip, then breadcrumb mixture setup side by side. 

  5. Taking a handful of green beans at a time, drop them into the egg, and toss around until coated. Using tongs, lift a few of the green beans out, let them drip a bit, then place into the breadcrumb coating mixture. Shake the green beans around until the are fully coated with crumbs.

  6. Place them side by side with a little space in the air fryer, then repeat coating for the rest of the green beans, and set into air fryer.

  7. Set the Air Fryer for 5 minutes and 400 degrees. When 5 minutes is up, carefully toss the green beans around, flipping if needed, then cook for 2 more minutes. Remove with tongs and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

How to BAKE Green Bean Fries:

  • Use the same directions in terms of prepping and coating the green beans. Set the oven to 350 degrees F. Place green bean fries on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cook for 15 minutes, then flip over. Cook 5-7 more minutes or until crispy. To crisp coating further, turn oven to broil on HIGH and broil for 1-2 minutes or until browned. Serve hot!

First published in July 2019. Updated November 2022.

Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball

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A Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is the perfect party or game day appetizer! It's creamy with a little kick and crunch, and it's majorly delicious and super easy to make!

A Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is the perfect party or game day appetizer! It's creamy with a little kick and crunch, and it's majorly delicious and super easy to make!

I love making a classic cheese ball, but this year I decided to put a spin on it. Jalapeno Poppers are always such a hit that I decided to try out a Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball, and it is majorly delicious and addictive! It takes hardly any hands-on time to make! You can freeze it for future use, and it's so tasty and unique!  Perfect for game day, parties, potlucks, or anytime...this Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball will be a favorite for years to come!

A Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is the perfect party or game day appetizer! It's creamy with a little kick and crunch, and it's majorly delicious and super easy to make!

I love jalapeno anything! I've shared everything from Jalapeno Poppers to Jalapeno Stuffed Bombs to Jalapeno Cheddar Cream Cheese with y'al! You are going to LOVE this Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball!

A Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is simple to make and even more delicious!

How to make a Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball:

*Scroll all the way down for full printable recipe and ingredient list*

  • Get all of the ingredients together for the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball filling.
    • Make sure the cream cheese is a bit softened. If it's straight out of the fridge, remove it from the wrapper and place it in a microwave safe bowl. Cook for 30 seconds.
  • In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheese, bacon, jalapeno, and the seasoning.
  • Using a fork, potato masher, or pastry blender, mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
  • Use a spatula to clean the sides of the bowl and push everything to the center of the bowl.
  • Place a clean sheet of plastic wrap on the counter. Then, use the spatula to remove the cream cheese filling, and place it into the center of the plastic wrap. Loosely wrap the cream cheese mixture, and then form it into a ball (just do the best you can, it doesn't have to be perfect). Wrap up tightly, then place in fridge for at least 2 hours.

TIP: I place the wrapped cheese ball into a bowl, then put in the fridge. It prevents the bottom of the cheese ball from getting too flat.

how to make the jalapeno cheeseball
  • Get all the ingredients for the crunchy coating together.
    • Toast the nuts lightly, then chop and set aside.
  • Using a baking sheet, add bread crumbs, bacon bits (or chopped bacon), pepper jack cheese, and jalapeños. Toss everything to combine.
how to make the jalapeno cheeseball
  • Once the cream cheese mixture has been refrigerated for at least 2 hours, remove it from the fridge and form into a better ball. This will be easier since the mixture is firmer at this point.
  • Place the cheese ball at the end of the baking sheet and roll into the crumbs, pressing it down slightly to get the crumb mixture to stick into the ball. Repeat until the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is completely coated.
how to make the jalapeno cheeseball
  • Serve the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball immediately with crackers and other dippers!
jalapeno cheeseball on knife

Can I make the Jalapeno Cheese Ball ahead of time?

Yes, absolutely!

  •  Make the cream cheese mixture, form into the ball, and place it in the fridge. This will keep in the fridge up to 5 days.
  •  Make the outside coating right before serving the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball, and coat the cheese ball up to a few hours before serving.

TIP: If you coat the cheese ball ahead of time, you risk letting the crunchy coating get soggy and that's no good!

cheese on cracker

How to freeze a cheese ball:

  • Make the cream cheese filling, form into a ball using plastic wrap, cover completely, wrapping tightly with a few layers of plastic wrap.
  • Place the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball into a freezer safe bag (I like the gallon size); place into freezer.
  • Will keep up to 6 months in the freezer.
  • Remove and place in fridge the day before you'd like to serve the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball. Coat the cheese ball up to a few hours before serving.
A Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is the perfect party or game day appetizer! It's creamy with a little kick and crunch, and it's majorly delicious and super easy to make!

Don't like jalapenos? Try this easy cheese ball recipe instead!

For more party recipe appetizers, see these delicious recipes on Domestic Superhero:

  • Jalapeno Popper Cheese Bread is the perfect blend of spice and creaminess topped with crunchy bacon. This appetizer will not last long at your next party!
  • With only 3 ingredients this Everything Bagel Dip is a party favorite! It’s bursting with flavor, super delicious, and so quick and easy to make!
  • Pimento Cheese is the best spreadable appetizer! Full of pimentos, cheeses and spices, everyone will be asking you for this easy southern recipe!
  • High protein jalapeño poppers are a healthier more protein packed option!
  • Stuffed Spinach & Artichoke Cheese Bread has one secret ingredient that adds tang and creaminess that cannot be matched! This bread is INSANE!
  • Pear Salad is a classic southern comfort food! Don’t knock it until you try it; with only four ingredients so you can whip it up in no time!
  • Jalapeno Popper Bombs are filled with spicy jalapeños, cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, and then baked to golden perfection. They’re the perfect appetizer!

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Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball
Prep Time
15 mins
refridgerate
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 

A Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is the perfect party appetizer! It's creamy with a little kick and crunch, and it's majorly delicious and super easy to make!

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: jalapeno popper cheese ball
Servings: 16
Ingredients
For cream cheese mixture:
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened (2 packs)
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 2 TBS cooked bacon or bacon bits, chopped
  • 2 small jalapenos, seeded and diced finely
  • 2 stalks green onions or chives, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
For the coating:
  • ⅓ cup chopped toasted nuts, cashews/almonds/walnuts/pine nuts will all work
  • ⅓ cup Italian Style Seasoned Bread Crumbs
  • 2 TBS bacon bits or chopped cooked bacon
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced finely
  • 2 TBS shredded pepper jack cheese, roughly chopped
Instructions
For the cream cheese filling:

  1. In a medium to large mixing bowl, add cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapeno, green onions, and seasonings. 

  2. Using a fork, potato masher, or pastry blender, mix all the ingredients thoroughly.

  3. Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl and push everything to the center of the bowl.

  4. Place a clean sheet of plastic wrap on the counter, then use the spatula to remove the cream cheese filling, and place into the center of the plastic wrap. Loosely wrap the cream cheese mixture, and form into a ball (just do the best you can, it doesn't have to be perfect). Wrap up tightly, then place in fridge for at least 2 hours.

  5. TIP: I place the wrapped cheese ball into a bowl, then put in the fridge. It prevents the bottom of the cheese ball from getting too flat.
For the coating:

  1. Using a baking sheet, add nuts, Italian Style Seasoned Bread Crumbs, bacon bits (or chopped bacon), pepper jack cheese, and jalapeños. Toss everything to combine.

  2. Once the cream cheese mixture has been refrigerated for at least 2 hours, remove from fridge and form into a better ball. 

  3. Place the cheese ball at the end of the baking sheet and roll into the crumbs, pressing it down slightly to get the crumb mixture to stick into the ball. Repeat until the ball is completely coated.
  4. Serve immediately with crackers and other dippers!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Make ahead instructions:

  • Make the cream cheese mixture, form into the ball, and place it in the fridge This will keep in the fridge up to 5 days.
  • Make the outside coating right before serving the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball, and coat the cheese ball up to a few hours before serving.
  • TIP: If you coat the cheese ball ahead of time, you risk letting the crunchy coating get soggy and that's no good!

How to freeze a cheese ball:

  • Make the cream cheese filling, form into a ball using plastic wrap, and cover completely, wrapping tightly with a few layers of plastic wrap.
  • Place ball into a freezer safe bag (I like the gallon size); place into freezer.
  • Will keep up to 6 months in the freezer.
  • Remove and place in fridge the day before you'd like to serve the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball. Coat the cheese ball up to a few hours before serving.

Published on Dec. 2018, Updated November 2020 and November 2022.

Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes (slow cooker and stovetop directions)

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Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes are full of cheese, bacon, and green onions! Ultra creamy and delicious, these are the best loaded mashed potatoes! 

Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes are full of cheese, bacon, and green onions! Ultra creamy and delicious, these are the best loaded mashed potatoes! 

Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes have quickly become a staple around my house, and the reason is obvious - they are AMAZING! Cooking in the Instant Pot is totally life changing because it cuts the cooking times drastically, while still producing amazingly delicious food. Don't have an instant pot, don't worry...I will share how to make these on the stovetop or in the slow cooker as well!

These mashed potatoes are whipped with butter, cream cheese, and sour cream, then topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, for the most decadent loaded mashed potatoes!

Make these for holiday gatherings or just because it's time for some comfort food! Serve them alongside this delicious Air Fryer Turkey Breast, Air Fryer Brats or Air Fryer Steak Bites for the perfect meal! I also love pairing with this delicious Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb or this amazing Deep Fried Turkey, and don't forget about the Old Fashioned Dinner Rolls!

Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes are full of cheese, bacon, and green onions! Ultra creamy and delicious, these are the best loaded mashed potatoes!

After making Instant Pot Baked Potatoes and Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes, I knew I wanted to try some Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes. Whipping up the potatoes in LESS THAN 20 MINUTES and then loading them up with the ultimate toppings makes for the perfect side dish. These taste just like the Loaded Mashed Potatoes you can find at Chili's or Applebee's, but you know exactly what's in them, and cost a fraction the price.

Serve these potatoes alongside delicious Air Fryer Chicken legs, Chicken Parmesan, Turkey Cranberry Sliders or Instant Pot Meatloaf for the perfect meal!

How to make Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes:

**scroll down for a full ingredient list and printable directions**

  • When making mashed potatoes, I like using a mix of red potatoes and golden/Yukon potatoes. Russet potatoes are great, but I like to leave those for baked potatoes. Make sure the potatoes are clean, then cut them into quarters.
  • Using a 6 quart, or 8 quart Instant pot, add 1 cup of water to the bottom, then insert a steamer rack into the pot, and add the potatoes on top. Close the lid, make sure the pressure vent is in the sealed position, then set the timer for 10 minutes.
    • The pot will take about 5-10 minutes to ‘come to pressure’ at which point the time will start counting down. 
  • Once the time is up, release the pressure (flip the pressure valve). Remove the top carefully, then carefully pull out the potatoes on the steamer rack.
  • Add the potatoes to a large bowl, then add butter, cream cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Using a potato masher or hand mixer, mash the potatoes. Add cheddar cheese and fold into the potatoes. Place the potatoes in a serving dish, then add bacon crumbles, cheese, and green onions on the top. Serve the instant pot loaded mashed potatoes immediately!
  • If you like gravy with your loaded mashed potatoes, definitely check out how to make brown gravy!
Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes are full of cheese, bacon, and green onions! Ultra creamy and delicious, these are the best loaded mashed potatoes!

No Instant Pot, no problem! While I think you definitely need to add this amazing appliance to your kitchen, loaded mashed potatoes can be made without an instant pot.

How to make Loaded Mashed Potatoes in a Slow Cooker or on the Stove Top:

  • Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes: Add quartered potatoes to the slow cooker/crock pot, then add about ¾ cup liquid (water or chicken/vegetable broth is best). Close the lid and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Remove potatoes and follow the remaining directions.
  • Stove Top Loaded Mashed Potatoes: Using a larger stock pot/pasta pot, fill with water and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, cut into small cubes (about 1 inch), and boil for about 15 minutes. Strain and then add to large mixing bowl and continue with remaining directions. 

Can Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes be frozen?

YES!

  • Add completely cooled mashed potatoes (without toppings) to a large freezer bag, remove all the air, and freeze. 
  • To defrost: Place in refrigerator 1-2 days before reheating.
  • To reheat:
    • Oven: Add potatoes to an oven safe baking dish, cover with foil, and cook on 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Remove and stir. 
    • Slow Cooker: Add potatoes to slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until cooked through. Stir well.
    • Microwave: Add potatoes to a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and cook for 2 minutes then stir. Cook 2 more minutes, then stir. Cook 2 more minutes, then stir. Should be about 6 minutes total, but might vary based on the quantity of potatoes.
    • **If potatoes seem watery, add a bit of cream cheese or sour cream the thicken them. If the potatoes seem a little dry, add more butter or a bit of cream to moisten. 
  • To serve: Add desired toppings; bacon, cheese, and green onions, and serve warm!
Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes are full of cheese, bacon, and green onions! Ultra creamy and delicious, these are the best loaded mashed potatoes!

More of my FAVORITE Instant Pot Recipes:

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Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes are full of cheese, bacon, and green onions! Ultra creamy and delicious, these are the best loaded mashed potatoes! 

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot loaded mashed potatoes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
For cooking potatoes:
  • 1.5 pounds red potatoes, cleaned and quartered
  • 1.5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cleaned and quartered
  • 1 cup water
For mashing potatoes:
  • 3 TBS butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, maybe more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup medium or sharp cheddar cheese, grated
For topping potatoes:
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • ¼ cup bacon crumbles
  • 3 stalks green onions, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions

  1. Using a 6 quart, or 8 quart Instant pot, add 1 cup of water to the bottom, then insert a steamer rack into the pot, and add the potatoes on top. Close the lid, make sure the pressure vent is in the sealed position, then set on manual/high for 10 minutes.

  2. Once the time is up, release the pressure (flip the pressure valve). Remove the top carefully, then carefully pull out the potatoes on the steamer rack. Discard liquid.

  3. Add the potatoes to a large bowl, then add butter, cream cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Using a potato masher or hand mixer, mash the potatoes. Add cheddar cheese and fold into the potatoes. 

  4. Place the potatoes in a serving dish, then add bacon crumbles, cheese, and green onions on the top. Serve immediately with salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes
  • Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes: Add quartered potatoes to the slow cooker/crock pot, then add about ¾ cup liquid (water or chicken/vegetable broth is best). Close the lid and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Remove potatoes and follow the remaining directions.
  • Stove Top Loaded Mashed Potatoes: Using a larger stock pot/pasta pot, fill with water and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, cut into small cubes (about 1 inch), and boil for about 15 minutes. Strain and then add to large mixing bowl and continue with remaining directions. 

 

First published 10/2018. Updated 11/21 and 11/22

Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese (Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwiches)

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Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!

Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!

I am so excited to be sharing this Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese with you, because it's really so delicious! It's not only insanely good, but you can make it using your Thanksgiving leftovers and you might even enjoy it more than your Thanksgiving meal...just saying, it's THAT good! 

Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!

Now, to really take this Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese to the next level, I suggest you actually grill it. Now, I love using a charcoal grill to make these turkey cranberry grilled cheeses, but you can always use a regular grill or a grill pan as well. 

Don't have leftover turkey? Use this easy Air Fryer Turkey Breast recipe! I also love making Turkey Cranberry Sliders as a similar option!

How to Grill the Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese:

  • Heat up your charcoal grill and really get it warmed up. While that is going on, it's time to make your sandwiches!
  • All you need is leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, and some cheese.
    • I loved making my turkey cranberry grilled cheese with brie and havarti, but any cheese would probably work okay. I would suggest a more mild cheese because the flavor of the turkey and the cranberry sauce is amazing.
  • Make your sandwiches then toss them on the grill. Be careful, because they tend to cook QUICK!
    • I like mine a little crispy so I add an extra few seconds to et that little bit of char on it. 
Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!

How to cook the sandwich on the stovetop: 

  • Grease a skillet and heat over medium/low heat. While that is going on, it's time to make your sandwiches!
  • Make your sandwiches, and butter each side of the bread that will touch the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, making sure to keep the heat medium to avoid burning.  Once toasty, flip and cook 2-3 minutes on the other side. 

There are many sides to serve with this delicious sandwich too, try these:

Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!

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Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
 

Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: turkey cranberry grilled cheese
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
  • 4 slices turkey breast may need more or less, just fit to sandwich
  • 4 sliced cranberry sauce
  • 2 slices havarti cheese
  • ½ wheel brie cheese, sliced and rind shaved off
  • 4 slices thick cut bread like sourdough
  • 2 TBS oil
Instructions

  1. To assemble sandwiches, lay 2 sliced of bread. Top with brie cheese (see photo, but just spread around as best as possible), then layer turkey, slices of cranberry sauce, and havarti cheese (one slice per sandwich). Top with remaining bread slices.

  2. Brush top slice of bread with olive oil and set on grill olive oil side down. Brush olive oil on the top slice of bread. Close grill and cook 3-4 minutes, checking to make sure they don't burn. Flip the sandwiches carefully, then cook another 1-2 minutes, watching closely. Remove from grill.

  3. Cool for a few minutes then cut in half and serve.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes
  • Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make additional sandwiches. I used about ½ a wheel of brie of this recipe.

How to cook in a skillet:

  • Grease a skillet and heat over medium/low heat. While that is going on, it's time to make your sandwiches!
  • Make your sandwiches, and butter each side of the bread that will touch the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, making sure to keep the heat medium to avoid burning.  Once toasty, flip and cook 2-3 minutes on the other side. 

Originally Published Nov 17, 2017 - Updated 11/2019 - Updated 11/2020 - Updated 11/2022

Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!

Air Fryer Acorn Squash (with baking directions)

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Air Fryer Acorn Squash is the perfect fall side dish or meal! It's hearty, delicious, and healthy, all while being super simple to cook in the air fryer!

Air Fryer Acorn Squash is the perfect fall side dish or meal! It's hearty, delicious, and healthy, all while being super simple to cook in the air fryer!

Acorn squash is often overlooked because butternut squash, spaghetti squash, and pumpkin are all maybe more popular. However, air fryer acorn squash is super simple to make and even more delicious than it's competitors! Making Acorn squash has never been easier than with the air fryer! No air fryer? No problem, I will share how to make acorn squash in the oven as well!

Acorn Squash is the perfect fall side dish or meal! It's hearty, delicious, and healthy, all while being super simple to cook in the air fryer!

Typically Acorn squash can be found in the fall and winter months in the produce department. Acorn squash are also relatively easy to grow, so consider adding them to your summer garden. They are low in calories and high in nutritional value. You can eat the squash plain, stuff it with your favorite filling, or make it a tad bit sweater by using butter and brown sugar!

Acorn Squash is the perfect fall side dish or meal! It's hearty, delicious, and healthy, all while being super simple to cook in the air fryer!

The Air Fryer is an appliance that is amazing! If you haven’t purchased one yet, you have to! I’ll share my favorites a little further down! Using the air fryer to make healthy recipes is so easy! I’ve shared so many with you, including Air Fryer Butternut Squash, Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes, Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan, Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts, and Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus among many more!

how to prepare acorn squash

How to prepare/cut an Acorn Squash?

  • First wash the outside of the squash. Then take a heavy sharp chef's knife and slice long ways through the squash.
  • The inside will have seeds, much like a pumpkin. Use a spoon and scoop out the seeds and strings around the seeds, discarding.
  • Taking the knife, score the inside (see photo above).
  • The squash is now ready to be cooked!
acorn squash with butter and brown sugar

I used butter and brown sugar for this particular recipe, but you can also keep it basic and use olive oil and salt and pepper for a more bland flavor profile.

How to make Air Fryer Acorn Squash:

**scroll down for full ingredient list and printable directions**

  • In a small bow mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  • After preparing the squash according to the directions above, add the fillings to the squash; butter and brown sugar mixture.
  • Place the acorn squash into the Air Fryer and set the temperature to 375 degrees and timer to 25 minutes.
  • Once the time is up, remove the acorn squash carefully and dig in! You can scrape the flesh out and plate it, or serve the butternut squash in the shell (my favorite way) and eat it out of the shell.
Air Fryer Acorn Squash is the perfect fall side dish or meal! It's hearty, delicious, and healthy, all while being super simple to cook in the air fryer!

As I mentioned, acorn squash is SUPER HEALTHY for you! Here’s why…..

Is Acorn Squash Healthy?

YES! Acorn Squash is actually classified as a fruit, but they’re considered a starchy vegetable and can be used similarly to other high-carb vegetables, such as potatoes, butternut squash, and sweet potatoes.

  • A 1 cup serving of acorn squash with nothing added has 115 calories, 0g fat, 30g carbohydrates, 9g fiber, 2g protein.
  • A servings contains 18% the daily recommendation for Vitamin A, 37% vitamin C, 22% magnesium, 26% potassium, and 11% iron.
Air Fryer Acorn Squash is the perfect fall side dish or meal! It's hearty, delicious, and healthy, all while being super simple to cook in the air fryer!

If you don’t have an Air Fryer, I suggest you buy one, however, here’s how to bake the acorn squash.

How to Bake Acorn Squash:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Follow the directions on how to prep, cut, and coat the squash in oil/spices.
  • Add the squash to a baking dish, then place into the oven.
  • Set the timer to 50-60 minutes. Depending on the size of the squash you may have to add 5-10 more minutes. When the squash is fork tender and you can remove the flesh with no resistance, it’s done.

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

Looking for ideas on what to serve this Air Fryer Acorn Squash with? How about one of these delicious recipes from Domestic Superhero:

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Air Fryer Acorn Squash
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Acorn Squash is the perfect fall side dish or meal! It’s hearty, delicious, and healthy, all while being super simple to cook in the air fryer!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer acorn squash
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 116 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 acorn squash, halved and insides removed
  • 2 TBS butter
  • 2 TBS brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions

  1. In a small bowl mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt together, set aside.

  2. After preparing the squash by cutting it in half and removing the seeds and flesh, add 1 TBS butter and half of the brown sugar mixture to each half of the squash. Rub the brown sugar all over the flesh of the squash.

  3. Place the acorn squash into the Air Fryer and set the temperature to 375 degrees and timer to 25 minutes.

  4. Once the time is up, carefully remove the acorn squash. You can scrape the flesh out and plate it, or serve the butternut squash in the shell (my favorite way) and eat it out of the shell.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

One serving is ½ a half of acorn squash. 

**How to Bake Acorn Squash:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Follow the directions on how to prep, cut, and coat the squash in oil/spices.
  • Add the squash to a baking dish, then place into the oven.
  • Set the timer to 50-60 minutes. Depending on the size of the squash you may have to add 5-10 more minutes. When the squash is fork tender and you can remove the flesh with no resistance, it’s done.

Nutritional info per serving: 116 calories, 6g fat, 17g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 6g sugar, 1g protein. 5WW points.

One Pot Cheesy Mexican Pasta

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One Pot Cheesy Mexican Pasta combines your favorite Mexican flavors with pasta! Loaded with fresh veggies, cheese, and beans, this meal is a favorite!

One Pot Cheesy Mexican Pasta combines your favorite Mexican flavors with pasta! Loaded with fresh veggies, cheese, and beans, this meal is a favorite!

One pot meals are a great way to get dinner on the table quickly, and they also make cleanup a breeze. This delicious One Pot Cheesy Mexican Pasta is full of fresh vegetables and protein packed beans. It is an easy weeknight dinner option as it's done in less than 30 minutes!

Making one pot meals is usually easy! Everyone raves over this One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles and One Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. This Cheesy Mexican Pasta is no exception, and is very easy to make. Here's how...

ingredients in skillet

How to make One Pot Cheesy Mexican Pasta:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Get all of the ingredients together and prepped. Use a high sided skillet or larger pot for this recipe.
  • Add the pasta, peppers, corn, red onion, taco seasoning, tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel), olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine, cover, and turn heat on high.
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to medium/low (so it's simmering), stir, and cover. Cook for 12-16 minutes or until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed - stir frequently while it cooks.
  • Add the drained black beans, lime juice, and cheese; stir well to combine.
  • Top with green onions and serve immediately and enjoy!
cooked cheesy mexican pasta

This particular recipe I created is vegetarian, but if you wanted to add some meat, shredded chicken or ground beef would be great! I would just precook with taco seasoning and then add in at the end!

What side dishes go well with this Cheesy Mexican Pasta?

This meal is great on it's own, but if you want to add some sides I recommend these:

One Pot Cheesy Mexican Pasta combines your favorite Mexican flavors with pasta! Loaded with fresh veggies, cheese, and beans, this meal is a favorite!

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One Pot Cheesy Mexican Pasta
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
16 mins
Total Time
21 mins
 

One Pot Cheesy Mexican Pasta combines your favorite Mexican flavors with pasta! Loaded with fresh veggies, cheese, and beans, this meal is a favorite!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cheesy mexican pasta
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 lb small pasta shells or elbow macaroni
  • 1 red pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow pepper sliced
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning lower sodium
  • 20 ounces diced tomatoes with Green Chilies (2 cans - do NOT strain)
  • 4 ½ cups water
  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 14 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
  • 3 green onions chopped
Instructions

  1. In a large pot, add pasta, peppers, corn, red onion, taco seasoning, tomatoes with chilis (plus tomato liquid inside can), olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine, cover, and turn heat on high. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium/low (so it's simmering), stir, and cover. Cook for 12-16 minutes or until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed - stir occasionally throughout this cooking time.

  2. Add black beans, lime juice, and cheese; stir well to combine.

  3. Top with green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Don't like one of the ingredients? That's fine - leave it out or substitute for your favorites!

Recipe first published in Oct. 2015. Updated in Oct. 2022.