🌬️ Lighter in the Air Fryer
🍟 1. Light Crispy Potatoes
Ingredients:
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2 medium potatoes, cut into wedges
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1 tbsp olive oil (or cooking spray)
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Salt, pepper, paprika
Instructions:
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Toss potatoes with oil and seasoning.
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Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, shaking halfway.
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Crispy outside, fluffy inside — using much less oil than deep frying.
🍗 2. Light Breaded Chicken
Ingredients:
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Chicken breast strips
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1 egg (beaten)
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½ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or panko
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Garlic powder, paprika, salt
Instructions:
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Dip chicken in egg, then breadcrumbs.
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Spray lightly with oil.
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Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Crunchy without deep frying.
🥦 3. Crispy Veggie Chips
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Thinly slice zucchini, sweet potatoes, or carrots.
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Lightly spray with oil and season.
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Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 8–12 minutes.
🍩 4. Lighter Donuts
Use refrigerated biscuit dough:
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Shape into rings.
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Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 5–6 minutes.
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Brush lightly with melted butter and coat in cinnamon sugar.
💡 Why It’s Lighter
Air fryers circulate hot air to create crispiness with up to 70–80% less oil compared to deep frying.
If you tell me the specific food you want lighter (fries, wings, eggplant, desserts?), I’ll tailor a detailed recipe for it.