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April 27, 2020 by Tanya 46 Comments

Homemade Air Fryer Biscuits

These Homemade Air Fryer Biscuits are so quick and easy to make and they come out perfect every single time! Wonderfully fluffy, these traditional biscuits are a great make ahead side.

air fryer biscuits stacked on top of each other with one broken open

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Traditional Southern buttermilk biscuits have just got a makeover! Baking them in an air fryer makes the whole process so quick and easy and they come out oh so delicious! Make a double batch and freeze half, I enjoy them with so many meals!

Years ago I had the opportunity to make Bonjangles Biscuits at their test kitchen. I learned so many awesome tips and tricks and now I can share my own perfect biscuit recipe with the world.

These biscuits go great with my Instant Pot Sausage Gravy for breakfast or my Air Fried Chicken for lunch or dinner.

If you love easy biscuit recipes, you will love these mayonnaise drop biscuits.

How To Make Homemade Air Fryer Biscuits

Gather your ingredients. You'll need self-rising flour, unsalted butter and shortening (cut into small pieces), and buttermilk. Make sure everything is cold.

Add flour, butter, and shortening in a large bowl and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix in butter and shortening. You could also use 2 forks. The flour mixture should still have chunks of butter and shortening that are the size of small peas.

bowl with flour mixture with pastry cutter in it

Make a space in the middle of the bowl and pour in the buttermilk.

Use a wooden spoon and mix the flour and buttermilk until it is combined and is a soft and sticky dough.

Flour a clean countertop (with about 2 tablespoon of flour), marble slab, or large cutting board and pour the dough onto it. Flour your hands and gently knead the dough one or two times until it’s smooth. Pat the dough out into a square that’s about ¾ an inch thick.

Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter, flour it, and cut out biscuits.

Remove the scraps from around the cutouts. Use remaining scraps and mold them into the biscuit cutter. Don't bother rerolling the dough, this is much easier and allows the biscuits to avoid being overworked.

Place bicsuits on air fryer parchment sheet liners (or a piece of parchment paper cut to fit your air fryer) about 1 inch apart.

The uncooked biscuits in the air fryer basket

Air Fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 9 – 10 minutes and golden on top. Brush with melted butter and serve.

The finished biscuits in the air fryer basket

How long do they keep?

Once the biscuits have cooled to room temperature, store them in an airtight container. They will keep at air temperature for about 2 days and up to a week in the fridge. You can also freeze the baked biscuits and thaw them at room temperature.

Can you bake them in the oven?

These biscuits come out wonderfully in the air fryer, but they can also be baked in the oven if that's what you have. Simply bake them in an oven at 450F on a lined baking sheet for around 14 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

What do you serve with them?

These air fryer biscuits are super versatile and a great accompaniment to most meals. You can of course serve them with the traditional country white gravy, but I also love to serve them as a brunch with scrambled eggs, with a side salad, or smothered with fruit preserves or compote! They're also great with any Southern Dinner. I always have a batch ready to go!

Recipe Notes and Tips

All ingredients must be cold for these biscuits to work and rise. If it’s taking you longer than expected to shape your biscuits or if they start to feel extra sticky, do the optional step and stick them in the fridge to get them cold again.
These are freezer friendly. Bake them in your air fryer or oven straight from the freezer for the same amount of time.
I like to use self rising flour to cut down on the amount of ingredients needed. If you use all purpose flour, mix in 3 teaspoons of baking powder and ½ teaspoon of salt to the flour.

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Homemade Air Fryer Biscuits

These homemade air fryer biscuits are so quick and easy to make and they come out perfect every single time! Wonderfully fluffy, these traditional biscuits are a great make ahead side.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer biscuits, easy biscuit recipe, homemade biscuits

Servings: biscuits

Calories: 219kcal

Author: Tanya

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups Self-rising flour plus ¼ cup for flouring the board and biscuit cutter
3 Tablespoon unsalted butter cut into small pieces
2 Tablespoon shortening cut into small pieces
¾ cup buttermilk
2 Tablespoon unsalted butter melted for topping

Instructions

Add flour, cut butter, and cut shortening and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix in butter and shortening. The flour mixture should still have chunks of butter and shortening that are the size of small peas.
Make a space in the middle of the bowl and pour in the buttermilk. Use a wooden spoon and mix the flour and buttermilk until it is combined and is a soft and sticky dough.
Flour a clean countertop (about 2 tablespoon of flour), marble slab, or large cutting board and pour the dough onto it. Flour your hands and gently knead the dough one or two times until it’s smooth. Pat the dough out into a square that’s about ¾ of an inch thick.
Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter, flour it, and cut out biscuits. You should get about 8 biscuits.
Optional step: Place your biscuits in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to ensure they stay cold.
Place biscuits on an air fryer parchment sheet liners (or a piece of parchment paper cut to fit your air fryer) about 1 inch apart. Place in air fryer basket and air fry on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 9 - 10 minutes and golden on top. Brush with melted butter and serve.

Notes

You could also bake these in a traditional oven if you don’t have an air fryer. Oven directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit before you began to make your biscuits. Once biscuits are formed, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper about 1 inch apart. Bake for 14-15 minutes, until tops are golden. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter.

All ingredients must be cold for these biscuits to work and rise. If it’s taking you longer than expected to shape your biscuits or if they start to feel extra sticky, do the optional step and stick them in the fridge to get them cold again.
These are freezer friendly. Bake them in your air fryer or oven straight from the freezer for the same amount of time.
I like to use self rising flour to cut down on the amount of ingredients needed. If you use all purpose flour, mix in 3 teaspoons of baking powder and ½ teaspoon of fine salt to it.
I prefer a combo of shortening and butter in my biscuits but you can use all butter if you aren't a fan of shortening.

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April 23, 2020 by Tanya 4 Comments

Easy Queso Dip Recipe

This Easy Queso Dip is such a great appetizer to serve with chips or use it to top tacos and all your favorite Mexican foods. Ready to serve it less than 10 minutes, it can also be made ahead of time.

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Is there anything better than a gooey hot cheese dip? I don't think so! This is one of my favorite appetizer to serve on game day or movie night, just break open a bag of chips and you are good to go!

This dip is perfect to serve alongside my black bean salsa or used as a topping for my ground turkey tacos!

How To Make Easy Queso Dip

Gather your ingredients! You'll need the following: butter, all purpose flour, evaporated milk, mild diced chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. You'll also need a good quality American Cheese. You can get it from your supermarket's deli.

Melt butter and flour in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk for about 1 minute or until the butter begins to smell toasty.

Slowly whisk in the can of evaporated milk until flour is dissolved.
Add green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, chili powder, and cayenne pepper and whisk to incorporate. Bring mixture to simmer and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes, whisking occasionally.

Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
Serve and enjoy.

Can you make it ahead of time?

This easy queso dip is best served warm, but that doesn't mean you can't make the recipe ahead of time. Let the sauce cool completely and then keep it covered in the fridge. You can reheat it in the microwave for 2 minutes, stirring halfway to serve. It will keep well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

What's the best cheese to use for queso?

I find that American white cheese works best for this recipe and it's readily available too, unlike some Mexican varieties. It melts really well into the rest of ingredients to create a silky hot cheese sauce. You'll find it in the deli section of your local supermarket.

Queso Dip Made From Scratch

It's so easy to make this queso dip recipe at home on your stovetop, and it's so much more flavorful than store bought. It's ready in no time at all and it's such a great addition to any Mexican feast!

A tortilla being dipped into the queso dip

Recipe Notes and Tips

Make it gluten-free by using 1:1 GF flour.
If you are sensitive to heat, you can omit the chili powder and reduce the amount of green chilies added. If you like things spicy, add a little extra chili powder.
Keep the heat at medium when you start cooking so that the flour and milk doesn't scorch and burn.

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4.20 from 5 votes

Easy Queso Dip Recipe

This easy queso dip is such a great appetizer to serve with chips or use it to top tacos and all your favorite Mexican foods. Ready to serve it less than 10 minutes, it can also be made ahead of time.

Prep Time2

Cook Time5

Total Time7

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: easy queso dip, Mexican cheese dip, warm cheese dip recipe

Servings: to 8 servings

Calories: 245kcal

Author: Tanya

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon butter unsalted
1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
12 oz can evaporated milk
4 oz can diced mild green chilies
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon chili powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 oz white american cheese finely chopped or shredded

Instructions

Melt butter and flour in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk for about 1 minute or until the butter begins to smell toasty.
Slowly whisk in the can of evaporated milk until flour is dissolved.
Add green chilies, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, chili powder, and cayenne pepper and whisk to incorporate. Bring mixture to simmer and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes, whisking occasionally.
Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Make it gluten-free by using 1:1 GF flour.
If you are sensitive to heat, you can omit the chili powder and reduce the amount of green chilies added. If you like things spicy, add a little extra chili powder.
Keep the heat at medium when you start cooking so that the flour and milk doesn't scorch and burn.
American white cheese works best. Grab some from the deli section of your supermarket.
It can be reheated. I generally place it in a microwave for 2 minutes.

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April 22, 2020 by Tanya 10 Comments

Homemade Chocolate Pudding

This easy Homemade Chocolate Pudding is quick and easy to make and ready to serve in 10 minutes. Made with just 4 main ingredients, it's fancy enough to serve to guests, but easy enough to make when you feel like a little treat!

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I love a good chocolate dessert and lucky for me, my family does too. Well except for my husband, he's not that into chocolate. Despite this, I still married him.

So this recipe is for all my chocolate lovers out there! This deliciously rich and creamy dessert is so easy to make on the stovetop and it's the perfect treat to serve after dinner. Wonderfully rich and creamy, it's a must have recipe!

If you are a chocolate lover like me, be sure to check out my chocolate molten lava cakes and air fryer brownies. Treat yourself!

Chocolate Pudding Ingredients

You just need a few simple ingredients to make this yummy chocolate dessert!

Cocoa powder
Sugar
Corn starch
Salt
Milk

How To Make Homemade Chocolate Pudding

Place a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add cocoa powder, sugar, and corn starch and whisk until thoroughly combined. You can add a pinch of salt at this time for amplifying the chocolate flavor a bit.

Slowly whisk in milk, Pouring in about ½ of a cup at a time. Whisk until dissolved.

Milk being whisked into the cocoa powder and milk

The chocolate pudding being whisked in the pan

Continue cooking over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally until the mixture has thickened and can coat the back of a metal spoon. This should take about 4-5 minutes.

The chocolate pudding on the back of a spoon

Place the chocolate pudding in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap or parchment paper that touches the surface, and chill until serving in bowls with some whipped cream. This step avoids the pudding from getting a skin once the air touches it.

What's the best milk to use in this recipe?

I like to use 2% milk for this homemade chocolate pudding because it's what I always have on my fridge. Whole milk could also be used. It makes this dessert wonderfully thick and creamy. If you use a thinner milk, like 1% or nonfat, the pudding may be more thin and soupy. Non dairy milks are best to be avoided in this recipe as they don't thicken in the same way.

Can you make it ahead of time?

This chocolate pudding recipe is the perfect make ahead dessert. You can store it covered in the fridge for 5 to 7 days, making it a great treat to have on hand for whenever the chocolate craving strikes!

How do you serve it?

I like to serve this dessert in individual ramekins, a dollop of freshly whipped cream and some chocolate shavings. You can top it with all kinds of things like sprinkles, m&m's or crushed salted pretzels.

This pudding also works really well as a pie filling. Simply add it to a pre baked pie crust and chill before serving.

Homemade chocolate pudding topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings

Recipe Notes and Tips

To avoid a lumpy pudding, very slowly add the milk whilst whisking. Combine each ½ cup of milk before adding the next.
Keep the heat medium low. If it is too hot it can scorch the pudding and it will taste burnt.

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4.67 from 3 votes

Homemade Chocolate Pudding

This easy homemade chocolate pudding is quick and easy to make and ready to serve in 10 minutes. Made with just main 4 ingredients, it's fancy enough to serve to guests, but easy enough to make when you feel like a little treat!

Prep Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate pudding, easy chocolate pudding, homemade chocolate pudding

Servings: servings

Calories: 158kcal

Author: Tanya

Equipment

Ingredients

6 Tablespoon cocoa powder
½ cup sugar
¼ cup corn starch
Pinch of salt optional
2 ½ cups milk

Instructions

Place a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Add cocoa powder, sugar, corn starch, and salt and whisk until thoroughly combined. Slowly whisk in milk, Pouring in about ½ of a cup at a time. Whisk until dissolved.
Continue cooking over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally until the mixture has thickened and can coat the back of a metal spoon. This should take about 4-5 minutes.
Pour the mixture into a bowl and cover with food safe plastic wrap or parchment paper. Cool on the counter for about 20 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours. Serve cold.

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Notes

To avoid a lumpy pudding, very slowly add the milk whilst whisking. Combine each ½ cup of milk before adding the next.
Keep the heat medium low. If it is too hot it can scorch the pudding and it will taste burnt.
This pudding can be served warmed or chilled.

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April 8, 2020 by Tanya 13 Comments

Air Fryer Egg Rolls

These Air Fryer Egg Rolls are made with shrimp and pork and come together quickly and easily. Cooked in the air fryer, it's so easy to make crispy spring rolls without the need for lots of oil. You will love these Chinese appetizers!

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Time to skip the takeout and make these delicious appetizers quickly and easily at home! Made with fresh ingredients, they take no time at all to make and they are always a hit!

Be sure to check out my other Chinese recipes to serve up a real feast! General Tso's Chicken and Easy Mongolian Beef are two firm favorites!

How To Make Air Fryer Egg Rolls

Finely chop about 6 oz of raw shrimp.

Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil and then add the chopped shrimp and ½ lb of ground pork.
Stir and cook until the pork is browned and broken apart and the shrimp is cooked through

The shrimp and pork cooking in a skillet

Pour mixture into a large bowl. Add 10 oz of coleslaw mix, 2 chopped green onions, ½ tablespoon soy sauce, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ ts salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon sesame oil and stir to combine.
Taste the mixture and add salt to taste.

The egg roll ingredinets mixed together in a bowl

Add 3 tablespoon of mixture into the middle of each egg roll wrapper. Wrap egg roll wrappers and seal the egg roll wrapper with water.

Four photos to show how to fill and roll the wraps

It should look like this!

A rolled air fryer egg roll held towards the camera

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 2-3 minutes.
Spray the air fryer basket and place egg rolls in the air fryer basket, making sure they aren’t overlapping or touching.
Spray or brush the egg rolls with oil and cook for 10 minutes, flipping and spraying halfway.

The egg rolls in the air fryer basket before being cooked

The cooked egg rolls in the air fryer basket

Can you use fresh or frozen shrimp?

I prefer to use fresh shrimp for this recipe, but if you can only get frozen, you can absolutely use that. Make sure, that if you do use frozen that the shrimp are thawed and remove any excess moisture with kitchen towel. Once you've done that, you can follow the air fryer egg roll recipes as is.

Can you freeze these egg rolls?

Absolutely! These egg rolls are great when frozen. Too freeze, prepare egg rolls as directed and rather than cooking, place them on a baking sheet and freeze them. Once frozen, store them in a freezer bag in your freezer. To cook the egg rolls from frozen in your air fryer, add them directly to a preheated air fryer and cook on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.

What do you serve them with?

Air fryer egg rolls make for a great Chinese appetizer. I like to serve them with a simple sauce or dip like sweet chili or soy. They are the perfect addition to your homemade Chinese feast!

Why make them in the air fryer?

For those that know me well, you will know I adore my air fryer! These egg rolls come out so perfectly crispy without needing to deep fry them. Other than flipping the rolls half way through cooking, it's a hands off method meaning that you can get on with other things. It's healthier, easier and the results are amazing!

Be sure to grab all of my other air fryer recipes!

Close up of air fryer egg rolls on a white plate

Recipe Notes and Tips

You can make the egg roll mixture ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
You can make the egg rolls three or four days ahead of time and keep them stored in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze them.
To reheat the rolls, reheat them in the air fryer at 350ºF for one to two minutes.
Don't let the egg rolls touch when you place them in the air fryer and flip them halfway through cooking. This will allow them to get crispy all over.

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5 from 3 votes

Air Fryer Egg Rolls

These air fryer egg rolls are made with shrimp and pork and come together quickly and easily. Cooked in the air fryer, it's so easy to make crispy spring rolls without the need for lots of oil.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: air fryer egg rolls, pork egg rolls, shrimp egg rolls

Servings: rolls

Calories: 98kcal

Author: Tanya

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon canola oil
6 oz raw shrimp finely chopped
½ lb ground pork
10 oz coleslaw mix
2 green onions chopped
½ Tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon sesame oil
1 16 oz package egg roll wrappers
Oil for spraying
Water for sealing egg roll wrappers
Salt to taste*

Instructions

Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add the canola oil and then add the chopped shrimp and ground pork. Stir and cook until the pork is browned and broken apart and the shrimp is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Pour mixture into a large bowl. Add the coleslaw mix, green onions, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and sesame oil and stir to combine. Taste the mixture and add salt to taste.
Add 3 tablespoon of mixture into the middle of each egg roll wrapper. Wrap egg roll wrappers according to the package directions and seal the egg roll wrapper with water.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 2-3 minutes. Spray the air fryer basket and place egg rolls in the air fryer basket, making sure they aren’t overlapping or touching. Spray or brush the egg rolls with oil and cook for 10 minutes, flipping and spraying halfway.

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Notes

You can make the egg roll mixture ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
You can make the egg rolls three or four days ahead of time and keep them stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
To reheat the rolls, reheat them in the air fryer at 350ºF for one to two minutes.
Don't let the egg rolls touch when you place them in the air fryer and flip them halfway through cooking. This will allow them to get crispy all over.

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April 7, 2020 by Tanya 2 Comments

Black Bean Salsa

This Black Bean Salsa Recipe comes together quickly and easily with simple ingredients. It's perfect for serving as a dip with chips or as a side dish at potlucks and cookouts.

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You’ll find the full recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Be sure to check out the blog post itself for extra tips and tricks!

Cookouts are amazing and I got this recipe from a friend's cookout about a year ago. I love this recipe because it's delicious, it can be served as an appetizer or a side dish, and it's one of the easiest dishes you can make to impress your friends and family.

If you've got a can of black beans and corn sitting at the back of your cupboard, make good use of them with this fresh and delicious salsa! It's so quick and easy to whip up and full of bright flavors.

This recipe is perfect for when that chips n dip craving strikes, or serve it as a side with marinated air fryer salmon or use it as a topping for my fried chicken tacos.

How To Make Black Bean Salsa

Gather your ingredients.

Ingredeints to make the black bean salsa

Place everything in a large bowl.

Mix until combined.

Cover and chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours and serve.

The ingredients mixed together in a white bowl

Can You Make It Ahead Of Time?

Ideally, you want to make this black bean salsa at least an hour ahead of time to really let all of those flavors meld together. It will keep well in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days. It travels really well, so it's perfect for picnics, potlucks and cook outs.

Is it spicy?

As with all good salsas, this does have a slight kick to it, in the form of green chilis and hot sauce. It's not overly spicy, burn your mouth off. If you prefer it milder, you can reduce the amount of green chilis added.

What do you serve it with?

Use this black bean salsa in a way you would use any salsa recipe. Serve it with your favorite tortilla chips or as an easy to throw together side dish. It's great for topping tacos, enchiladas and chili. Or, just eat it straight out of the bowl with a spoon! That's what I do.

Recipe Notes and Tips

This simple salsa comes alive when you use the freshest ingredients. Be sure to use fresh lime juice, not the bottled stuff and fresh cilantro and a ripe tomato.
Black beans work best in this recipe, but you can substitute them for other canned beans you have in your cupboard.
Let the salsa sit for at least one hour before serving.

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Black bean salsa being scooped on to a tortilla chip

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5 from 1 vote

Black Bean Salsa

This black bean salsa recipe comes together quickly and easily with simple ingredients. It's perfect to serve as a dip with chips or as a side dish for pot luck and cook outs.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: black bean recipes, black bean salsa, salsa with beans

Servings: servings

Calories: 183kcal

Author: Tanya

Ingredients

1 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
1 15 oz can whole kernel corn drained
1 4 oz can mild green chilies
1 roma tomato chopped
½ cup red onions chopped
½ cup ranch dressing
2 Tablespoon Sour Cream
2 Tablespoon cilantro chopped
2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice ½ of a medium-sized lime
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine ingredients into a large bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

This simple salsa comes alive when you use the freshest ingredients. Be sure to use fresh lime juice, not the bottled stuff and fresh cilantro and a ripe tomato.
Black beans work best in this recipe, but you can substitute them for other canned beans you have in your cupboard.
Let the salsa sit for at least one hour before serving.
Serve with tortilla chips as a dip or serve alone as a side.

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April 1, 2020 by Tanya 4 Comments

Easy Strawberry Muffins

These easy Strawberry Muffins are the perfect treat! Made with fresh strawberries, these muffins come together quickly and easily with just a few staple ingredients. Treat yourself!

Three strawberry muffins stacked on top of each other

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There is never a bad time for a muffin and these strawberry ones are to die for! Perfectly light and moist, they are the perfect homemade baked goods.

I've been baking like crazy these last few weeks. I've made this banana bread recipe 3 times in one week and these strawberry muffins have been on repeat as well. The one thing I love about this recipe is the secret, not so secret, healthy ingredient I've added to this recipe, Greek Yogurt!

Using Greek yogurt in a baking recipe in place of butter, well some of the butter, helps keep the muffin moist and delicious. Greek Yogurt is a little healthier as it has less fat and calories than butter.

I chose to play around with the ratios of this strawberry muffin recipe and realized that these muffins would benefit with just a little bit of butter (for flavor) and Greek Yogurt (for tang and moisture).

Ingredients for Strawberry Muffins

These muffins are made with simple ingredients and come together easily.

Fresh strawberries
All-purpose flour
Baking powder and salt
Melted butter
Greek yogurt
Granulated sugar and brown sugar
Eggs and milk
Vanilla extract

Ingredients to make the strawberry muffins

How To Make Strawberry Muffins

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare 12 muffin tins with paper liners, set aside.
Chop 1 lb strawberries. Reserve ¼ cup of strawberries for topping the muffins. Mix the remaining strawberries in 2 teaspoon of flour. Set aside.

In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.

In another bowl, stir 2 tablespoon melted butter, ½ cup greek yogurt, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ cup milk until thoroughly combined.

The wet ingerdeints mixed together in a bowl

Slowly add in flour mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.

The wet and dry ingredients mixed together

Fold in the flour coated strawberries

Strawberries being stirred into the muffin batter

Add the mixture to the muffin cups, about ⅓ cup for each muffin. Top the muffins with the reserved strawberries and sprinkle 2 tablespoon brown sugar on top.

The strawberry muffin mixture in a muffin tin

Bake in preheated oven for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean. Allow muffins to cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Then remove and enjoy.

The baked strawberry muffins in a muffin tin

How long do they keep?

Once the muffins have cooled completely, transfer them to an airtight container. They will keep for a couple of days at room temperature, but if you store them in the fridge they will be good for up to a week.

Can you freeze them?

Homemade strawberry muffins freeze really well. Let them cool completely and then wrap them in foil and place in a freezer bag or container. They will keep well for up to 3 months.

You can thaw frozen muffins at room temperature, or heat them in the microwave for 30 seconds or in an oven at 350F for 10-15 minutes.

Can you use frozen strawberries?

Yes, you can use frozen strawberries if that's what you have. Prepare them in the same way and be sure to coat them in the flour to help absorb the moisture and make sure they don't sink.

Top down sot of bakes strawberry muffins

Recipe Notes and Tips

Be sure to coat the strawberries with flour. This will help them to not sink to the bottom of the muffins.
Check the muffins after 20 minutes of baking. If an inserted toothpick comes out clean, they are ready.
Let the strawberry muffins cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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5 from 1 vote

Strawberry Muffins

These easy strawberry muffins are the perfect treat! Made with fresh strawberries, these muffins come together quickly and easily with just a few staple ingredients.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy strawberry muffins, fruit muffins, strawberry muffins

Servings: muffins

Calories: 197kcal

Author: Tanya

Ingredients

1 lb strawberries separated
2 cups all-purpose flour plus 2 teaspoon for coating strawberries
2 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoon melted butter
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup milk
2 Tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare 12 muffin tins with paper liners, set aside.
Chop strawberries. Reserve ¼ cup of strawberries for topping the muffins. Mix the remaining strawberries in 2 teaspoon of flour. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, stir melted butter, greek yogurt, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until thoroughly combined. Slowly add in flour mixture and stir until thoroughly combined. Fold in the flour coated strawberries.
Add the mixture to the muffin cups, about ⅓ cup for each muffin. Top the muffins with the reserved strawberries and sprinkle brown sugar on top.
Bake in preheated oven for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean. Allow muffins to cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Then remove and enjoy.

Notes

Be sure to coat the strawberries with flour. This will help them to not sink to the bottom of the muffins.
Check the muffins after 20 minutes of baking. If an inserted toothpick comes out clean, they are ready.
Let the strawberry muffins cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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March 27, 2020 by Tanya 9 Comments

Jerk Chicken Wings

These Jerk Chicken Wings are cooked in the air fryer and are made with just 3 ingredients! These spicy wings are easy to prep and make and perfect to serve as an appetizer or main.

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Wings, quite honestly, are never a bad idea, especially when they are this crispy and juicy! These jerk chicken wings are loaded with flavor and take hardly any effort to make in the air fryer.

Ingredients For Jerk Chicken Wings

You only need three ingredients to make these beauties!

Chicken wings: Buy good quality wings and free run / organic if you can.
Jerk seasoning: You can use a store bought mix, but my homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning recipe is perfect for these wings!
Salt: Add to taste

How To Make Jerk Chicken Wings

Season chicken wings with 1 tablespoon of the jerk seasoning. Refrigerate and allow the chicken wings to rest with dry rub for at least 30 minutes.

Chicken wings in a bowl with jerk seasoning

Preheat the air fryer basket on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 2-3 minutes.
Add chicken wings to the basket and cook for 20-25 minutes, shaking about every 7 minutes.

Chiken wings in the air fryer before cooking

Cook the wings until they are crispy and golden.

Once done, remove the wings and place them in a large bowl. Add the remainder of the jerk seasoning and toss to coat the wings. Serve and enjoy.

Cooked jerk chicken wings in a silver bowl

Crispy chicken wings every time!

I love making chicken wings in my air fryer. They always come out super crispy and juicy, you would never guess that they weren't deep fried. You need to shake the basket every 7 minutes just to get them crispy all over, but that's about it. No flipping or basting required!

Are these wings spicy?

I use my own Jamaican jerk seasoning recipe for these wings. It is pretty spicy, but because you make it yourself you can easily adjust it to your taste. You can of course use your favorite store bought brand if you prefer.

What do you serve them with?

I love to serve these wings as an appetizer alongside some cooling ranch dip. They can also be served as a main alongside vegetable and potato sides. They go really well with my air fryer French fries or candied sweet potatoes.

A jerk chicken wing being held towards camera

Recipe Notes and Tips

Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. These wings will register close to 200 degrees Fahrenheit when they’re done, but the chicken will be nice and crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
This recipe calls for fresh wings but the chicken can be cooked from frozen. I cover that in process in detail in my air fryer chicken wings post.

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Jerk Chicken Wings

These jerk chicken wings are cooked in the air fryer and are made with just 3 ingredients! These spicy wings are easy to prep and make and perfect to serve as an appetizer or main.

Prep Time30

Cook Time25

Total Time55

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Caribbean

Keyword: air fryer chicken wings, Jamaican wings recipe, jerk chicken wings

Servings: servings

Calories: 283kcal

Author: Tanya

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken wings
2 Tablespoon jerk seasoning separated
Salt to taste

Instructions

Season chicken wings with 1 tablespoon of the jerk seasoning. Refrigerate and allow the chicken wings to rest with dry rub for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer basket on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 2-3 minutes. Add chicken wings to the basket and cook for 20-25 minutes, shaking about every 7 minutes. Cook the wings until they are crispy and golden.
Once done, remove the wings and place them in a large bowl. Add the remainder of the jerk seasoning and toss to coat the wings. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. These wings will register close to 200 degrees Fahrenheit when they’re done, but the chicken will be nice and crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
This recipe calls for fresh wings but the chicken can be cooked from frozen. I cover that in process in detail in my air fryer chicken wings post.

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March 25, 2020 by Tanya 14 Comments

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

These delicious gluten-free Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are a great hearty and nutritious breakfast the whole family will love. Easy to prep with simple ingredients, they are the perfect way to start the day.

banana pancakes with syrup being poured on top

You’ll find the full recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Be sure to check out the blog post itself for extra tips and tricks!

Pancakes are always popular in our house, and they are requested at least once a week! These fluffy pancakes are made with banana and oatmeal to keep everyone feeling fuller for longer.

Perfect topped with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or my million dollar bacon!

How To Make Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

Gather your ingredients:

Bananas
Milk
Eggs
Baking powder
Salt
Honey
Old fashioned oats

Add ingredients to the blender

Blend in the blender for 30 seconds on medium-high speed or until fully mixed; the batter should be liquid.

Set the mixture to the side for about 5 minutes.

Lightly heat griddle or large frying pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil with butter or oil.

Pour batter onto griddle or pan, about ¼-½ cup at a time. Allow the pancake to brown on one side, about 2-3 minutes and when large bubbles begin to appear at the top, then flip and continue to brown on the other side.

The pancakes on a griddle ready to be flipped

Remove and continue with the remaining batter. Serve with your favorite pancake toppings.

The flipped banana oatmeal pancakes on a griddle ready to serve

Light and fluffy pancakes!

Despite these pancakes being made without flour, they are still super fluffy and light. The baking powder is a key ingredient, so whatever you do, don't skip that! By using a blender, you also get extra air in the batter to make it really light.

Gluten-Free Pancakes

These banana oatmeal pancakes are the perfect option if you or anyone in your family has a sensitive or intolerance to gluten. If that is the case, be sure to check that your oats are GF certified as they are often manufactured in the same places as gluten products.

A stack of banana oatmeal pancakes with a slice taken out of them

Can you make them ahead of time?

There are several options to make these tasty banana oatmeal recipes ahead of time:

Make the batter the night before. Keep it covered in the fridge and let it warm to room temperature before cooking.
Make the pancakes and refrigerate them. Let them cool and cover them. You can reheat them in a microwave with each pancake separated by paper towel. Reheat them in 20 second increments. You can also reheat them in an oven at 350F for 5 to 10 minutes.
Make the pancakes and freeze them. Freeze the cooled pancakes on a baking sheet then transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container. You can either defrost them or reheat them from frozen.

Tanya's Top Tips

Allowing the batter to rest will allow your pancakes to puff up better. I’d let it rest for about 5-10 minutes.
Grease the griddle or pan between each batch of pancakes. That will allow the pancakes to brown more evenly on all batches.
If you find that your butter is burning on the griddle or pan or that your pancakes are getting too dark, lower the heat. Sometimes after the first batch, the temperature will need to be modified to accommodate the pan or griddle being on so long.

A stack of banana oatmeal pancakes on a white plate

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Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

These delicious gluten-free banana oatmeal pancakes are a great hearty and nutritious breakfast the whole family will love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana oatmeal pancakes, banana pancakes

Servings: servings

Calories: 261kcal

Author: Tanya

Ingredients

2 large ripe bananas about 2 cups mashed
½ cup milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon honey
1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
Butter or oil for griddle

Instructions

Add ingredients to blender in the order listed.
Blend in blender for 30 seconds on medium-high speed or until fully mixed, the batter should be liquid.
Set mixture to the side for about 5 minutes. Lightly heat griddle or large frying pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil with butter or oil.
Pour batter onto griddle or pan, about ¼-½ cup at a time. Allow the pancake to brown on one side, about 2-3 minutes and when large bubbles begin to appear at the top, then flip and continue to brown on the other side.
Remove and continue with the remaining batter. Serve with your favorite pancake toppings.

Notes

Allowing the batter to rest will allow your pancakes to puff up better. I’d let it rest for about 5-10 minutes.
Grease the griddle or pan between each batch of pancakes. That will allow the pancakes to brown more evenly on all batches.
If you find that your butter is burning on the griddle or pan or that your pancakes are getting too dark, lower the heat. Sometimes after the first batch, the temperature will need to be modified to accommodate the pan or griddle being on so long.

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March 19, 2020 by Tanya 9 Comments

Chicken Patties with Garlic Aioli

These delicious Chicken Patties are quick and easy to make and can be made in the air fryer or shallow fried on the stovetop. Served with a creamy garlic aioli dipping sauce, they can be served as a main or an appetizer.

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You’ll find the full recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Be sure to check out the blog post itself for extra tips and tricks!

These chicken patties are a wonderful low carb and high protein recipe. They are wonderfully seasoned and cooked to perfection, whether you use your air fryer or cook them on the stovetop. I just know you are going to love this easy recipe!

If you love your air fryer as much as I love mine, be sure to check out my BBQ air fryer ribs and air fryer turkey burgers!

How to Make Chicken Patties with Garlic Aoili

To make the patties in an air fryer

Place the ingredients for the patties in a large bowl.

Mix the ingredients to combine.

the ingredients for the chicken patties mixed together

Form the mixture into patties and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with oil.

The uncooked chicken patties in the air fryer basket

Cook for 12 minutes, flipping half way

The chicken patties after being cooked in the air fryer

To make on the stovetop

Add 2-3 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
Place fritters in the pan and cook for 4 minutes on each side, until outside is golden brown.

To make the garlic aoili

Mix all of the ingredients together

What do you serve with chicken patties?

These patties make for a delicious and easy to serve appetizer and they are great as an after school snack too. You can easily serve them as part of a main meal and serve them with your favorite sides. Try them with:

Can you make them ahead of time?

You can make the patties up to 2 or 3 days ahead of time and keep them covered in the fridge until you are ready to cook. It's best to serve the patties as soon as you've made them, but you can reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer.

The garlic aioli can be kept covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can you freeze them?

Uncooked patties can be frozen for up to two months. Freeze them on parchment on a baking sheet and then transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag. The patties should be thawed in the fridge overnight before cooking.

Three chicken patties stacked on top of each other

Tips To Make This Recipe

Make sure that the ingredients are really well combined for the patties. I like to use my hands to make sure everything is well mixed.
If cooking in an air fryer, place the patties in a single layer in the basket, they shouldn't be touching. This will help them to get nice and crispy.
The chicken patties are cooked when they are golden brown on the outside. If you have an instant read thermometer it should register at 165F. Alternatively you can break one open to check there is no pink.

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Chicken Patties with Garlic Aoili

These delicious chicken patties are quick and easy to make and can be made in the air fryer or shallow fried on the stovetop. Served with a creamy garlic aioli dipping sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer chicken patties, chicken patties, garlic aoili

Servings: patties

Calories: 110kcal

Author: Tanya

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken Patties

1 lb ground chicken
¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon italian seasoning
oil for spraying

Garlic Aoili

½ cup Greek Yogurt
3 cloves Garlic minced
2 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Air Fryer Instructions:

Place ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine. Form mixture into flattened patties, this should make about 9 patties. Place in air fryer basket on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes, flipping halfway.

Stovetop Instructions:

Add 2-3 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Place fritters in the pan and cook for 4 minutes on each side, until outside is golden brown and inside is cooked to 145 degrees.

Garlic Aoili

Mix all of the ingredients together

Video

Notes

The chicken patties are cooked when they are golden brown on the outside. If you have an instant read thermometer it should register at 165F. Alternatively you can break one open to check there is no pink.

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March 17, 2020 by Tanya 31 Comments

Buttery Instant Pot Green Beans and Potatoes

When you need a tasty side dish in a hurry this Instant Pot green beans and potatoes recipe is just what you need! This dump and go pressure cooker recipe requires minimal prep and is ready to serve in 15 minutes.

Instant pot green beans and potatoes served on a white plate

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You’ll find the full recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Be sure to check out the blog post itself for extra tips and tricks!

I'm always trying new potato side dish recipes, my Instant Pot mashed potatoes and scalloped potatoes with blue cheese make regular appearances at meal time and this new recipe for sure is going to be on rotation! Full of flavor, this green beans and potato recipe will make dinner a breeze!

How To Make Instant Pot Green Beans and Potatoes

Get your ingredients ready! Cut the potatoes into quarters and trim and half the green beans.

Add ingredients to Instant Pot. Cover and cook on high pressure for 9 minutes.

The ingredients for the dish in the Instant Pot

Once cook time is up, allow to natural release for 5 minutes, then quickly release any remaining pressure. Serve and enjoy!

The cooked green beans and potatoes in the Instant Pot

What do you serve with Instant Pot Green Beans and Potatoes?

This green bean and potato dish is so versatile and can easily be served alongside your favorite mains. It works well with fish, meat, chicken and vegetable dishes. Try it with:

Can you make this side ahead of time?

You can make this dish a couple of days ahead of time if you wish and leftovers keep well. Let the potatoes and beans cool to room temperature and transfer to an airtight container. They will keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days and you can reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

What are the best potatoes to use?

I like to use red potatoes in this recipe. I love the color they add to the dish and they aren't very starchy so they hold their shape well when they are cooked. Yukon gold or new potatoes will also work well, but avoid russet potatoes that are very starchy and will fall apart.

Sauce being poured over a dish of green beans and potatoes

A quick and easy Instant Pot side dish

I love how quick and effortless it is to make this side dish. Green beans and potatoes are such a classic Southern side and by making it in a pressure cooker you cut down on hands on time meaning you can get on with the rest of the meal.

Tips

It will take about 10 minutes for your Instant Pot to rise to pressure.
This recipe was prepared in a 6qt Instant Pot. Any 6q pressure cooker will work with this recipe. Keep the cook times the same.
Cut the potatoes into similar sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
These green beans are soft green beans, like Southern Style green beans without the bacon. Also, feel free to add bacon if you’d like 🙂
Make it vegetarian by using vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.

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Watch this full video tutorial and see how I make these green beans and potatoes from start to finish.

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Buttery Instant Pot Green Beans and Potatoes

When you need a tasty side dish in a hurry this Instant Pot green beans and potatoes recipe is just what you need!

Prep Time5

Cook Time9

Natural release5

Total Time14

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: green beans and potatoes, instant pot beans and potatoes, Instant pot green beans

Servings: servings

Calories: 211kcal

Author: Tanya

Ingredients

1 lb green beans trimmed
1 lb red potatoes cut into 4ths
1 yellow onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
3 Tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Add ingredients to Instant Pot. Cover and cook on high pressure for 9 minutes. Once cook time is up, allow to natural release for 5 minutes, then quickly release any remaining pressure. Serve and enjoy 🙂

Video

Notes

It will take about 10 minutes for your Instant Pot to rise to pressure.
This recipe was prepared in a 6qt Instant Pot. Any 6q pressure cooker will work with this recipe. Keep the cook times the same.
Cut the potatoes into similar sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
These green beans are soft green beans, like Southern Style green beans without the bacon. Also, feel free to add bacon if you’d like 🙂
Make it vegetarian by using vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.

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