Wellness: Summer Sizzle

Summer Sizzle

Ditch the grill this summer, it's air frying time!

Nothing says summer like fresh peaches. And we couldn't resist this air fried peach, topped with vanilla ice cream, and fresh mint. goodfoodbaddie.com

It’s summertime! Get ready for outdoor gatherings, eating fresh produce, and having fun preparing and sharing your favorite summer dishes! Heading to or hosting a last minute party? Cooking your food in an air fryer is a quick and healthier way to prepare your special dish. We have five delicious, summer classics for you to try in the air fryer. Added bonus: Clean up is fast and easy so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with friends and family.

ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH:

This popular duo always seems to be in abundance during summer. For inspiration, we visited keepingthepeas.com for this quick and delicious recipe. Get creative by adding your own special twist on these plentiful summer squashes. We chose onion powder, and our personal favorite summer herb, savory.

FRIED CHICKEN & LEMON GARLIC SALMON:

For making fried chicken in the air fryer, we used thekitchenmagpie.com recipe, and included dried parsley, which added a freshness to this crispy coating. Very little oil is needed to create this iconic, southern dish. A great light and fresh summer protein to consider is this lemon garlic salmon recipe found on feelgoodfoodie.com. Preparation and cooking time had this dish ready in under 15 minutes!

CORN ON THE COB:

Air frying corn on the cob? Yes, indeed! This is the way to go if you don’t have a grill. It has the same look and taste of corn prepared on an outdoor grill, but in less time! Prep is super quick and easy.

Ingredients

• Corn cobs

• Unsalted butter

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

Directions

Remove the husks, rinse, and pat dry. Brush each ear of corn with melted butter. Tip: We added garlic powder to the butter spread for more flavor! Sprinkle salt and pepper on each cob, then place in the air fryer basket, in a single layer. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-16 minutes, turning the corn halfway through the cooking. Depending on your air fryer and size of the corn, you may need to add an additional 3-4 minutes to cook time. Recipe courtesy of airfryingfoodie.com.

CRISPY CHICKPEAS:

This versatile snack and topping is easy to make and requires just a few minutes of preparation. Our recipe came from sweetpeaandsaffron.com. We omitted the cayenne pepper and replaced it with turmeric. Have fun creating your own special spice mix. Tip: This is a great snack on its own and a delicious addition sprinkled on top of salads and soups.

Story and Photos by Melissa Donald

Summer 2023 / Today's Transitions