– Recipes –
Air fryer mania
Air fryers are popular because they heat up very quickly, retain their hot temperature longer, and speed up the cooking process. If you or someone you know has an air fryer, here’s a few recipes to start the new year off right.
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Kathye Jackson Charlotte United Farm & Home Co-op __________________________________
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, beaten ½ cup crushed white cheddar Cheez-It crackers ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely ground 1 cup marinara sauce 4 slices of mozzarella cheese Non-stick cooking spray ½ cup panko breadcrumbs ½ tsp. black pepper 3 tsps. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder ½ tsp. lemon pepper seeds ½ tsp. oregano ½ tsp. basil
Place beaten eggs in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, stir together flour and all seasonings. In a third bowl, stir together crushed white cheddar Cheez-It crackers and panko breadcrumbs. Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dredge the chicken in the flour, dip in eggs, then dip in panko and cheddar cheese cracker mixture, pressing as needed until all chicken is breaded. Spray chicken with non-stick cooking spray on all sides. Place the chicken in a single layer, one-inch apart, in air fryer basket. Set air fryer on 375°. Cook for 6 minutes and flip. Continue to cook an additional 6 minutes. Open the air fryer basket, spoon 2 tbsps. marinara sauce on each piece of chicken. Top each piece with a slice on mozzarella cheese. Close air fryer and cook until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
Air Fryer Seasoned Steak
Lindsey Parsley Lascassas Rutherford Farmers Co-op
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• 4 steaks, your choice of cut, up to one-inch thick • Whole or 2% Milk, enough to cover steaks • ½ tsp. butter, per steak • Salt and pepper to taste • Kinder’s Prime Steak Seasoning Marinate the steaks by placing in a bowl and pouring enough milk over them to fully cover them. Refrigerate the steaks in the milk for three hours to tenderize the meat and add flavor. Once the marinating time is up, remove the steaks from the milk but do not dry them. Place the steaks on a plate, then season both sides with salt, pepper, and steak seasoning to your preference. Preheat air fryer to 400°. Lay the seasoned steaks in air fryer basket. Be sure not to stack the steaks, as this can prevent even cooking. Drop ½ tsp. of butter in the center of each steak for added richness. Place the basket in the preheated air fryer and cook for 12 minutes, flipping the steaks halfway through the cooking time for an even sear. After cooking, remove the steaks and let them rest for 8 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Slice and serve your juicy, perfectly air-fried steaks!
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Emily Merriman Mount Juliet Wilson Farmers Co-op
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• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut ¼-inch thick • Red, green, and yellow bell peppers, sliced ¼-inch thick • 1 red onion, sliced • Olive or vegetable oil • Fajita seasoning pack or make your own* • 1 pkg. tortillas, warmed • Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, refried or black beans, rice *To make mild homemade fajita seasoning • 3 tsps. chili powder • 2 tsps. ground cumin • 2 tsps. garlic powder • 1 tsp. paprika, add more for spicer flavor • ½ tsp. salt • ½ tsp. pepper Combine all ingredients in an airtight container. Use 3-4 teaspoons of the mixture per pound of meat. Can store in a cool, dark place for up to 3-5 months to use in other recipes. Preheat air fryer to 350°. Combine sliced chicken, bell pepper slices, onion slices, olive oil, and fajita seasoning in a large mixing bowl until everything is evenly coated. Add the chicken mixture to the air fryer basket and air fry for 14-18 minutes, tossing 3-4 times through cooking time. Chicken will be completely cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°. Double or triple the recipe to serve a crowd, making sure to use an air fryer that is large enough to air fry the amount, otherwise it will steam, not fry. You may need to cook this in two or more batches. Serve air fryer chicken fajitas as a salad or as classic fajitas with toppings of your choice.
Air Fryer Herbed Buttermilk Roast Chicken Breast
Stella Haynes Murfreesboro Rutherford Farmers Co-op
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• 4 large bone-in, skin-on split chicken breasts • 1 cup buttermilk • 1½ tsps. dried parsley • 1½ tsps. chives • ¾ tsp. kosher salt • ½ tsp. dried dill • ½ tsp. onion powder • ¼ tsp. garlic powder • Olive oil spray Place chicken in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over it, covering completely. Set chicken at room temperature at least 20 minutes or refrigerated up to 4 hours. In a bowl combine the remaining spices. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, then place skin side up into the air fryer. Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the top and let stand 5 minutes until it soaks in. Spray the top of chicken with oil. Place chicken in a single layer, one inch apart in fryer. Cook at 300° for 10 minutes then increase the heat to 350° and cook 30-35 minutes or until it reaches 160° on a meat thermometer, and the chicken is golden brown. Transfer to a cutting board and let it rest 10 minutes. Then cut the meat off the bone and cut into thick slices for serving.
Spring greens in March
March is the month for new beginnings. Winter slowly fades off, days become noticeably longer, and spring is on the horizon. Everything starts to green up in the spring. Let’s celebrate the arrival of spring with any recipe that calls for green items. From spinach dip to garden salads, what dish would you bring if we all celebrated with a green one?
Please send us your favorite green recipe. The person submitting the recipe judged best will be named “Cook of the Month” for the March issue of The Cooperator and receive $10. Others sending in recipes chosen for publication will receive $5, and each winner will also receive a special “What’s Cookin’?” certificate.
Monday, January 20, is the deadline for your recipes.
Only recipes with complete, easy-to-follow instructions will be considered. Send entries to Recipes, The Cooperator, Page Haynes, P.O. Box 3003, La Vergne, TN 37086, or submit electronically via the form at https://www.ourcoop.com/recipes. Include your name, address, telephone number, and the Co-op with which you do business.