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Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Wings Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 pound (480 g) chicken wings

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon crushed peppercorn

METHOD

STEP 1

Place chicken wings in a large bowl. Pour in vegetable oil. Toss well to coat. Set aside.

STEP 2

In a small mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Mix well.

STEP 3

Dip oiled wings into the dry mixture, then place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

STEP 4

Preheat your air fryer to 400º F (200º C)

STEP 5

Cook in the preheated air fryer for 20 minutes, flipping once during the cooking. Check doneness with a meat thermometer (internal temperature should be 165º F (82º C)).

Toasted Western Sandwich Recipe

Toasted Western Sandwich Recipe

ingredients

2tablespoons red peppers, chopped
1tablespoon onion, chopped
2teaspoons butter
¹⁄₄cup ham, cubed
¹⁄₄cup cheese, shredded
2eggs
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2slices bread, toasted and buttered
1tablespoon mayonnaise
1teaspoon prepared horseradish

directions

Saute peppers and onions in butter until tender.
Add ham; heat through.
Beat eggs, and seasonings together.
Add cheese.
Pour over ham mixture.
Cook on low heat until almost set, lifting edges to let uncooked portion run underneath.
Turn over and cook other side.
Mix mayonnaise and horseradish together and spread on buttered toast.
Turn egg onto prepared toast

BEST LASAGNA

BEST LASAGNA

8-9 lasagna noodles, pre cooked or your favorite lasagna noodle product

1-1/4 pounds ground Mild Italian sausage

3/4 pound ground beef

1 medium onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 15 ounces) crushed tomatoes, or home canned

2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste

2/3 cup water

2 to 3 tablespoons sugar

3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, divided

2 teaspoons dried basil

3/4 teaspoon fennel seed, optional

3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese

4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

LETS MAKE IT-

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage, beef and onion over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up meat into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Drain.

Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 3 tablespoons parsley, basil, fennel, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a small bowl, mix egg, ricotta cheese, and remaining parsley and salt.

Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 2 cups meat sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. ( taller sides recommended).

Layer with three noodles and a third of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce and cheeses (dish will be full).

Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Crockpot Angel Chicken

Crockpot Angel Chicken

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breasts
1 (0.7-oz) packet Italian dressing mix
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
3 Tbsp butter, room temperature
1 (10.5-oz) can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
¾ cup chicken broth or white wine
Cooked angel hair pasta

Step-by-Step Instructions

Place chicken in the crockpot.
In a saucepan, combine Italian dressing mix, cream cheese, butter, soup, and broth. Heat over medium-high heat just until the cream cheese is melted and incorporated into the soup.
Pour sauce over chicken. Cover the slow cooker.
Turn crock-pot on low for 4 to 6 hours. Serve over cooked angel hair pasta.

Tips for Success

For the best results, ensure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before mixing. This helps them blend smoothly into the sauce. Also, avoid lifting the lid of the slow cooker while cooking, as this can release heat and extend cooking time.

Additional Tips and Variations

If you’re not a fan of chicken broth, you can substitute it with white wine for a more robust flavor. Additionally, adding some fresh herbs like parsley or basil just before serving can elevate the dish’s flavor profile.

Microwave Mug Pizza

Microwave Mug Pizza
4 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/16 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon marinara sauce
1 generous tablespoon shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil or oregano will work)

5 mini pepperoni slices

Instructions

Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a microwavable mug.
Add in the milk and oil then mix together. There might be some lumps but that is ok.
Spoon on the marinara sauce and spread it around the surface of the batter.
Sprinkle on the cheese, pepperoni, and dried herbs
Microwave for 1 minute 10 - 1 minute 20 seconds, or until it rises up and the toppings are bubbling (timing is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary)

Recipe Notes

Cooking time will vary greatly depending on your microwave and the width and depth of the mug. The mugs I use are small, roughly 6oz (¾ /1 cup)

Always keep a close eye on your mug while in the microwave so it doesn’t over flow or over cook.

⅛ teaspoon is simply a ½ of a ¼ teaspoon
1/16 teaspoon is simply a ¼ of a ¼ teaspoon

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