Prep the squash: Cut a medium acorn squash in half, remove the seeds, and slice the halves into 1/2-inch to 1-inch thick half-moon pieces.
Season: Toss the slices in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
Cook: Arrange the slices in a single or light double layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F to 400°F for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking or flipping the slices halfway through.
Glaze: Toss with a warm mixture of melted butter, a touch of honey or maple syrup, and minced garlic right before serving.
Prep the squash: Cut a 1.5-pound acorn squash in half from stem to bottom. Scoop out the seeds and pulp with a spoon (save the seeds to roast later if you like).
Season: Brush 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the inside and outside of the halves, then sprinkle the cut sides with 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
First cook: Place the halves cut-side down in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes.
Second cook: Flip the squash cut-side up. (Optional: add a pat of butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a pinch of pumpkin pie spice to the center).
Finish: Continue air frying at 400°F for 8 to 10 more minutes until the flesh is fork-tender and browned. [1, 2]
Hamburger patty, 4 ounce, 370° for 16 to 20 minutes
Chicken wings, 2 pounds, 400°F for 12 minutes
Pork chop, 1 inch, 6 ounce, 400° for 12 minutes
Salmon fillet, 6 ounce, 380° for 12 minutes
Sweet potato chips, slice 1/8 inch thick, 360° for 20 minutes.
Apple chips, sliced thin, 360° for 14 minutes
Bacon, thick cut, 400° for 6 to 10 minutes
Baked potatoes, whole, 400°F for 4:40 minutes
Grandpa’s Recommended Times
Don’t have anything yet. Ha ha ha
Dinner Briefs
NOT GOOD FOR HARD BOILED EGGS
Garlic Parmesan Wings: Toss chicken wings in oil and salt, air fry at 400°F until crispy – about 25 minutes. Turn at 15 minutes. Toss in melted butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. ALT: Hot Wings: Same as Parmesan Wings, but toss in melted butter and Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
Lasagna Remake: Layer frozen ravioli and marinara sauce directly into the basket with mozzarella and Parmesan. Air fry at 350°F for 25 minutes.
Burger and Fries – from Frozen: 15 minutes. Flip at 10 minute park. Test internal temperature > 165º – Flip, put on slice of cheese, then just close and wait 2 minutes. Crispy buns, layer of oil or butter, then air fry for 2 minutes.
Baked Potato: Wash, dry, poke holes, coat in oil, sprinkle with salt. Start in microwave for 5 minutes, then transfer to air fryer. Optional: Add frozen chicken breasts or other prepared protein. Cook 15 minutes.
Grilled Cheese: Butter bread. Place cheese. Air fry at 350º for four minutes, flip and cook another 4 minutes.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites: Cut steak into strips, then into pieces. Dry the pieces. Toss in sesame oil with pepper and salt. Air fry on high for 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway. Toss in garlic and butter.
Hamburger patty, 4 ounce, 370° for 16 to 20 minutes
Chicken wings, 2 pounds, 400°F for 12 minutes
Pork chop, 1 inch, 6 ounce, 400° for 12 minutes
Salmon fillet, 6 ounce, 380° for 12 minutes
Sweet potato chips, slice 1/8 inch thick, 360° for 20 minutes.
Apple chips, sliced thin, 360° for 14 minutes
Bacon, thick cut, 400° for 6 to 10 minutes
Baked potatoes, whole, 400°F for 4:40 minutes
Grandpa’s Recommended Times
Don’t have anything yet. Ha ha ha
Breakfast Briefs
Bacon: Lay strips in air fryer and cook 8-10 minutes.
Country Fried Potatoes: Cut into little square pieces. Toss in oil and salt. 380º for 15-20 minutes – tossing half-way through.
Breakfast Tortillas: Left-over meat and slices of cheese. Put down tortilla, then slides of cheese, then protein, then another tortilla, then a metal grate to keep things from blowing away. Cook for six minutes, flipping halfway through.
Full Breakfast Recipes
Eggs, Bacon, Hash Browns
I put hash browns into the bottom, 2 bacon slices on top, eggs in ramekin
Cooked 12 minutes – no tossing – too uneven
Next time:
Put hash browns into the bottom, 2 bacon slices on top, eggs in ramekin