Fresh off the grill? Nope, not this time! These juicy, crispy dogs came straight out of the air fryer! May be the best hot dogs we've ever had!
Hot and Cold Running Mom - Just my Stuff
Mom's are always running, am I right? And when you hit menopause, you're running hot and cold! So welcome to Hot and Cold Running Mom...where you'll find mostly easy recipes (because who has time for complicated ones!), helpful household hints and a few crafts. Note: NOT just for Menopausal Moms!
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Blackening Spiced Chicken Thighs
Crispy, spicy coating seals in the juicy chicken. Usually making blackened chicken involves a good bit of butter. But I opted to skip the 1/4 cup of butter this time for a baked blackened option.
Ingredients:
6 bone-in chicken thighs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
2 tsps onion powder
2 tsps garlic powder
2 tsps smoked paprika
2 tsps chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne
Combine all the spices and liberally coat the chicken.
Serves 3-6
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Asian Inspired Air Fryer Pork Roast
Air fryer roasted pork is so easy and quick to make I may never go back to oven roasted again! And any leftovers cut thinly makes for an awesome sandwich!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb boneless pork loin roast
2 tbsps soya sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsps brown sugar
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp fresh chopped ginger
2 tbsps ketchup
1/2 tsp 5 spice powder
Mix everything together, coat pork loin and place in a ziplock plastic bag. Marinate in the fridge for 2-24 hours.
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil, place the roast in the basket and air fry at400°F for 18-20 or until the internal temperature reads 145-160°F.
Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Serves 4
Served here with my Braised Celery and Black Olives. Here's the link to the recipe:
https://www.hotandcoldrunningmom.ca/2024/02/braised-celery-with-black-olives.html
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Teriyaki Sauce for Meatballs
This teriyaki sauce will elevate any meatball you pull out of the freezer. Mix it up in next to no time. Make some rice and stir fry veggies, dunk the meatballs in the sauce and you're good to go!
Ingredients:
2 tbsps cold water
2 tsps cornstarch
2 tbsps soya sauce
2 tbsps packed brown sugar
1 tsp fresh minced ginger
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp honey
1/2 cup water
Makes enough sauce for 1/2 lb store bought or homemade meatballs. Always handy to keep some meatballs in the freezer for a quick meal.
Sauce for 2 servings of meatballs
Monday, March 11, 2024
Air Fryer Toad in the Hole
Iconic British toad in the hole, crispy on top with a tender interior. Serve with some fruit for breakfast or some fave veggies and gravy for a light supper. Totally toad free!
Ingredients:
1-2 tbsps vegetable oil
4 breakfast sausages
120 g (1 cup) flour
180 ml (3/4 cup) milk
2 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
Add oil to a 1.6 L baking dish and place in air fryer at 400°F for at least 3 minutes or until piping hot. Add the sausages and air fry for 5 minutes until golden.
While the sausages cook, prep the batter. Whisk the flour, milk, eggs, salt and pepper together. Once the sausages are cooked, quickly pour the batter in over the sausages and return to cook for 12 minutes.
Let rest 2-3 minutes then serve.
Serves 2
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Meatball and Onion Stew
Who doesn't love meatballs? Combined with whole, juicy onions, chunky vegetables and all the classic flavours of beef stew and you've got the perfect meal for National Meatball Day!
Ingredients for meatballs:
1 lb beef (or trio: beef, veal and pork)
1 slice white bread, torn in small pieces
1/4 cup milk
3 tsps dry onion soup mix
1 egg
black pepper to taste
1 tsp dry oregano
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Ingredients for the stew:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups diced potato
6-8 small onions
2 tsps minced garlic
2 tbsps flour
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 carrots, sliced thick
2 celery stalks, sliced thick along with any leaves
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups diced turnip
4 cups beef broth
1 tsp dry thyme
salt and pepper to taste
Start with the meatballs. Soak the torn bread in milk for 20 minutes then add the meat and mix well. Mix in the rest of the ingredients and roll into 16 balls. Bake in a conventional oven at 350°F on a lined baking sheet for 30 minutes. Or air fry at 390°F for 12 minutes. You can flip them halfway through but it's not necessary. The internal temperature when cooked should read 165°F.
While the meatballs cook, prep the stew. Heat olive oil to medium high heat in a skillet. Add the onions and brown for 4-5 minutes.
Serves 4
Friday, March 8, 2024
Old Bay Air Fried Chicken
Just as juicy and tender as traditionally fried chicken, but without the oil. Gotta love that!
Ingredients:
1 egg
3 chicken legs, split or 8 drumsticks
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup Panko crumbs
3 tsps Old Bay seasoning
spray oil
1/4 cup flour
First add lemon juice to the milk and set it aside for 2-3 minutes. Then prepare your breading station. In a bowl beat the egg and milk/lemon juice together. Place the flour in another bowl. Mix Panko and Old Bay together in a bag or bowl. I like to use saved waxed cereal bags for this purpose. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and dredge in the flour. Next dip and coat in the milk and egg mixture. And finally toss to coat in the Panko.
Preheat the air fryer to 370°F for 3 minutes
Place the finished pieces in the air fryer basket that has been sprayed with oil. You may have to work in batches.
Give all the chicken pieces a light oil spray.
Air fry for 15-20 minutes. Flip them, spray again and return to fry for 18-20 minutes.
The internal temperature should read 165°F.
Serves 4-5