Cooking for Two with Your Air Fryer: One Convenient Appliance, 75 Perfectly Portioned Recipes

by Drew Maresco, Dallyn Maresco

Overview

The air fryer has taken the world by storm! No doubt that by reading this, you either have one or are considering purchasing one. While some may feel the air fryer’s size isn’t large enough to do serious cooking for a family, we found that its size is perfect if you’re cooking for yourself or for two! Whether you’re single, newlyweds, or empty nesters, cooking for two (or one) doesn’t mean you have to eat the same thing for days on end.

If you’ve never used an air fryer before, you’re in for a real treat. This countertop appliance is essentially a miniature convection oven, and it's incredibly efficient for cooking quickly and cooking small batches! While it’s famous for making healthier versions of fried foods, the air fryer can also bake and roast. In Cooking for Two with Your Air Fryer, we explore more of what’s possible in the air fryer. With chapters focused on cuisines like Italian, Asian, American Classics, Sandwiches, Meatless Mains, Mexican, and Seafood. There’s plenty of dinner inspiration waiting for you, and helpful tips throughout the book will make sure extra ingredients get used up, so there’s no food waste here! And if you’re wondering about dessert, we’ve got that covered too!

Drew Maresco and the food team at Best Recipes Media Group have compiled a wide variety of perfectly portioned recipes. Enjoy weeknight American Classics like Chicken Tender Salad, Roast Beef, and Country Fried Pork. Mouth-watering sandwiches like Bang Bang Shrimp Po’Boys, Beef Kebabs, and Pork Poblano Burgers. Go south of the border with recipes like Fajitas, Taquitos, and Chile Rellenos. You won’t need a wok for recipes like Chicken Teriyaki, Chili Pork Meatball Ramen, and Shrimp Lo Mein. Enjoy a fancy Italian dinner with Meatball Soup, Sausage with Tomato Cream Sauce, and Calzones. Don’t think you can’t make some impressive sides and appetizers, too. Onion Blossom Petals, Roasted Broccoli, and Baked Ricotta Dip come together with hardly any effort—and that’s not even everything! Oh, and we didn’t forget about dessert either!

Cooking for Two with Your Air Fryer is about to change the way you cook forever!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780998781259
Publisher:	Best Recipes Media Group, LLC
Publication date:	05/10/2022
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,032,665
Product dimensions:	7.57(w) x 9.29(h) x 0.48(d)

About the Author

Dallyn Maresco is the editor and food stylist for website, magazine, and cookbooks by Best Recipes Media Group, LLC. For Dallyn, learning how to cook came at a young age. It began by making lunches on the weekends and finding new snacks to whip up after school. Her love of baking stemmed from time with grandma and the feeling of home and joy that came with it. Cooking and baking became some of the things she enjoyed best, an escape from reality, a time to learn new things, and experiment with flavors she hadn’t tried yet. Her belief is that food is what brings everyone together – whether for the holidays or just family dinners, a time to sit with the ones you love, enjoy good food, and to tell stories of life and love – which is why cooking means so much to her.

Her skill in writing is what initially brought her to the food team at Best Recipes, but it was her love of food and art that is quickly what made her an integral part of the operations and becoming our food stylist. She says writing and testing recipes is fun but her favorite part is actually the art behind it; styling the food and preparing the dishes for photography and publication is her favorite part of the process. She has a hand in every recipe before it’s seen by our community, and we are glad to have her here to make our food look as delicious as it tastes.

Table of Contents

Introduction 8

Tips for Success 10

Helpful Accessories 15

Sandwiches

Pesto and Marinara Meatball Subs 19

Cajun Chicken Cheesesteaks 21

Mediterranean Beef Pitas with Roasted Vegetables 23

Sausage, Pepper, and Onion Hoagies 25

Steakhouse BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger 27

Italian-Style Grilled Cheese 29

Croque Monsieur 31

Caramelized Onion Patty Melts 33

Bang Bang Shrimp Po' Boy 35

Poblano & Pepper Jack Pork Burger 37

Meatless Mains

Spinach and Artichoke Pot Pies 41

Roasted Vegetable & Cheddar Quiche 43

Deep-Dish Baked Eggplant Parmesan 45

Tomato and Spinach Stuffed Stromboli 47

Arugula & Cheddar Egg Soufflés 49

Falafel Sliders with Creamy Dill Sauce 51

Sweet Potato Ravioli 53

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup 55

Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Croutons 57

Roasted Broccoli and Cheese Soup 59

Spice Up Your Life

Marinated Steak Fajitas 63

Seasoned Beef and Cheese Empanadas 65

Mexican Shredded Chicken Taquitos 67

Chicken Tacos 69

Tex Mex Stuffed Peppers 71

Salsa Verde Pork Enchiladas 73

Chile Rellenos with Salsa Roja 75

Mangiamo! (Let's Eat)

Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Meatballs 79

Italian Sausage Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce 81

Ricotta & Mozzarella Baked Ziti 83

Fried Lasagna with Creamy Pomodoro Sauce 85

Meatball and Orzo Soup 87

Sausage Meatballs with Creamy Polenta 89

Supreme Pizza Stuffed Calzones 91

Classic Chicken Parmesan 93

Takeout at Home

Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry 97

Chicken Teriyaki with Bok Choy 99

Korean Beef and Broccoli 101

Bourbon Pork Meatball Ramen 103

Sweet Chili Pork with Brussels Sprouts 105

Mongolian Beef with Mushrooms 107

Shrimp & Vegetable Lo Mein 109

American Classics

Country Fried Pork Cutlets 113

Chicken Cordon Bleu 115

Roasted Pork Steaks and Creamed Green Beans 117

Roast Beef with Herbed Carrots and Potatoes 119

(Un)traditional Fried Chicken 121

Garlic and Herb Pork Tenderloin 123

Kielbasa and vegetable Stir Fry 125

Santa Fe Steak Salad 127

Crispy Chicken Tender Salad with Ranch 129

The Catch of the Day

Seasoend Fish Tacos with Spicy Mango Salsa 133

Crispy Fish Fillets with Tartar Sauce 135

Coconut Shrimp with Tropical Rice 137

Salmon with Quinoa and Wedged Onion 139

Roasted Salmon Salad with Asian Dressing 141

Crispy Shrimp Salad with Zesty Dressing 143

Crab Cakes with Tartar Sauce 145

Shareables and Apps

Cheesy Baked Ricotta Dip 149

Panko-Dipped Jalapeño Poppers 151

Crab Rangoon Eggroll with Sweet Soy sauce 153

Blooming Onion Petals 155

Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts 157

Crispy Potato Wedges 159

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Au Gratin 161

Roasted Broccoli with Italian Herb Breadcrumbs 163

The Sweet Spot

Dark Cherry Oatmeal Crisp 167

Cinnamon Streusel Pizza 169

Raspberry Cheesecake Eggrolls 171

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie 173

Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce 175

Apple Cinnamon Hand Pies 177

Cookie Butter Pudding Cake 179

Caramelized Bananas with Whipped Marscarpone 181

Classic Glazed Donuts 183