There is no escaping that I am a "thick chick". I try to keep my snacks simple. Gone are the days when I went through a bag of chips. Now, I try to make sure that my snacks are satisfying, but won't add pounds. Today's snack is really simple. Today we used the AIR FRYER! This gadget has changed my life. I get yummy things without the grease. Since, it is fall, there are so many awesome vegetables and lots of squash that are new in season. I keep acorn squash on hand. I cut them in half, clean out the seeds and they are ready for me when I am looking for an evening snack.
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| This is my trusty AIR FRYER! |
There are so many air fryers on the market right now. I am not a great resource for any other brand out there. I only know about my trusty fryer. This one was a gift. I know that it is the largest one. This, really helps in making meals for my family.
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| COOK'S ESSENTIALS |
My AIR FRYER is a COOK'S ESSENTIALS. I use it for everything really. I use it way more than the microwave. I will try to share with you something new at least once a month using this awesome small appliance.
Moving on... I brush the acorn squash half lightly with olive oil. (vegetable oil is just fine here) Then, I place the squash open side down on a square of foil inside the fryer. I set the fryer to 400 degrees for 30 minutes. When, the timer goes off, I pull the fryer basket and turn the squash over. I lightly salt and pepper. I put the squash back in for 10 minutes more. Considering that this would take almost an hour in the oven, I prefer this method.
The result is this awesome, caramelized, golden goodness! Let's just say that this is so much better for me than the potato chips. I could add many more seasonings like onion, garlic, etc. I imagine that a pat of real creamery butter would be splendid. This is just my way of watching my waist.
Until next time...
Blessings from Nannacakes!
