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Cut back on using the oven, with this air fried butternut squash recipe. It cooks in a fraction of the time with a naturally sweet flavor and caramelized edges. Looking for a more savory or sweet variation? Check out the optional ingredients below. Ingredients 2 pounds butternut squash (1 small) 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Savory variation (optional): 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika Sweet variation (optional): 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Directions Heat an air fryer to 400°F. Meanwhile, if needed, peel 1 small butternut squash, halve and remove the seeds, and cut the flesh into 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 cups). Transfer the squash to a large bowl. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the squash. If making the savory variation, also add 2 teaspoons ground cumin and 1 teaspoon paprika. If making the sweet variation, also add 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Toss to coat. Working in batches, add the butternut squash to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry until the butternut squash is tender with browned and crispy edges, shaking the basket or tossing halfway through, 12 to 16 minutes total. Transfer to a bowl and loosely tent with aluminum foil to keep warm while you air fry the remaining squash. Source: the Kitchn

A quick and easy drink with only a handful of ingredients. Apple martinis or appletinis are refreshingly crisp with a perfect balance of apple flavor. Take the martini to the next level by serving it in a chilled martini glass. Yield: Serves 1Prep time: 5 minutes Ingredients 1 cup ice 1 1/2 ounces vodka 1 ounce apple liqueur, apple schnapps, or apple brandy 1 ounce apple cider or unfiltered apple juice 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice Green apple slices, for garnish Directions Place 1 cup ice, 1 1/2 ounces vodka, 1 ounce apple liqueur, 1 ounce apple juice, and 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Pour through a strainer into a martini glass. Garnish with green apple slices. Source: the Kitchn

Buttered noodles are an easy go-to recipe for quick lunches or dinners. Just use a few ingredients you likely already have on hand! Serve along with chicken, steak or pork chops. Prep time: 5 minsCook time: 8 minsTotal time: 13 minsServings: 4 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning, divided 8 ounces egg noodles 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Directions Cook the noodles: Heat 2 quarts of water with 1 tablespoon kosher salt in a large pot on high heat until boiling. Add the egg noodles. Cook for 5 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking liquid and drain the noodles. Add the butter, cheese, parsley: Place the drained hot noodles in a large bowl. Add the butter and Parmesan and stir until the butter has melted. Stir in a tablespoon or two of the pasta cooking water. Stir in the chopped parsley. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately. Source: Simply Recipes

Achieve an ultra-moist chocolate chip banana bread with a scoop of sour cream. This one bowl recipe just requires a few ingredients you likely have in your kitchen already. Yield: Makes 1 (9×5-inch) loafPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 55 minutes to 1 hour Ingredients Cooking spray 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 very ripe large bananas 1 large egg 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/3 cup sour cream 1/4 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided Directions Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside. Melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in the microwave or on the stove. Mash 3 bananas in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher until smooth (1 to 1 1/4 cups mashed banana). Stir in the butter, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup canola oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir with a rubber spatula until just incorporated but no dry spots remain. Measure 3/4 cup chocolate chips, then remove and reserve 2 tablespoons for topping. Fold the remaining chocolate chips into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with the reserved 2 tablespoons chocolate chips.Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean, with a few moist crumbs attached, 55 to 60 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pan, then flip the bread out of the pan onto a cooling rack and let cool completely before slicing. Source: the Kitchn

Looking to finish off your pasta, pizza or salad? Add these garlicky marinated mushrooms! The natural umami flavor and herb marinade can be added to any recipe where you enjoy mushrooms. Yield: Serves 2 to 4, makes about 3/12 cups Prep time: 12 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes to 15 minutes Ingredients 1 pound fresh cremini or button mushrooms 3 cloves garlic 1 small shallot 1 small bunch fresh parsley 1 small bunch fresh thyme 6 cups water 1 dried bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 medium lemon Directions Leave 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms whole if small, but halve or quarter if large. Peel and smash 3 garlic cloves. Peel and finely chop 1 small shallot until you have 2 tablespoons. Pick the leaves from 1 small bunch fresh parsley and coarsely chop until you have 2 tablespoons. Pick the leaves from 1 small bunch fresh thyme and coarsely chop until you have 1 teaspoon. Keep 4 of the remaining fresh thyme sprigs whole and reserve any remaining for another use. Place the garlic, thyme sprigs, 6 cups water, 1 dried bay leaf, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and return to a boil. Continue to boil, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat if needed, until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain the mushrooms and discard the thyme sprigs. Meanwhile, place 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl and whisk until the sugar and salt are dissolved. While whisking, slowly add 1/4 cup extra-virgin oil and continue whisking until combined. Finely grate 1/2 teaspoon zest from 1/2 medium lemon. Add the zest, parsley, thyme, and shallots to the dressing and stir to combine. Add warm, drained mushrooms to dressing and toss to coat. Taste and season with more kosher salt and black pepper as needed. Eat immediately or let marinate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 day for more flavor or up to 1 week. Source: the Kitchn

Although spaghetti squash may look intimidating, all you need is an oven and 30 minutes of your time. You’ll be left with a neutral flavored spaghetti, a perfect companion for marinara, pesto or curry. It’s a great low carb option and an easy way to get more vegetables in meals. Yield: Serves 2 to 4Prep: 10 minutesCook time: 30 minutes to 45 minutes Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash (2 to 3 pounds) Directions Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 400°F. Meanwhile, prep the squash. Slice the squash in half. Use a chef’s knife to cut the spaghetti squash lengthwise from stem to tail. Spaghetti squash are really tough and hard, so be cautious and work slowly. You can cradle the squash in a balled-up dish cloth to keep it steady as you cut. Scoop out the seeds. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and stringy bits of flesh from inside the squash. Be careful of actually digging into the flesh, though — we want that! The inside should look clean and fairly smooth. Discard the seeds. Place the squash in a roasting pan or baking dish. Place the squash halves cut-side down in a roasting pan or 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour in a little water (optional). Pour a little water in the pan, enough to cover the bottom. Your squash will roast just fine without it, but I find that the water helps the squash steam and become more tender. You can also cover the pan with aluminum foil, if you prefer. Roast the squash for 30 to 45 minutes. Transfer the squash to the oven and roast for 30 to 45 minutes. Smaller squash will cook more quickly than larger squash. Check the squash after 30 minutes to gauge cooking. The squash is done when tender. The squash is ready when you can easily pierce a fork through the flesh all the way to the peel. The flesh will also separate easily into spaghetti-like strands. You can also taste it right now — if the noodles are still a bit crunchy for your taste, put the squash back in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes more. Scrape out the squash. Flip the squash to be cut-side up. Use a fork to gently pull the squash flesh from the peel and to separate the flesh into strands. The strands wrap around the squash horizontally — rake your fork in the same direction as the strands to make the longest “noodles.” Serve the squash. Serve the squash immediately, tossed with a little butter or olive oil if desired. Source: the Kitchn

Need a quick lunch? Look no further than this air fried tuna melt. Just mix with a few seasonings, add your favorite cheese and air fry! Feel free to use a cheese of your choice. Have a quick and perfectly crunchy melt in just a few minutes. Ingredients: Canned Tuna 2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise Italian Seasoning Garlic Salt Bread Butter (optional) Cheese Non-stick Cooking Spray Directions: Mix a large can of tuna, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning to taste and garlic salt in a bowl Add mayonnaise or butter to both sides of the slices of bread Sandwich the tuna mix with your choice of cheese Air fry at 350°F for 10 minutes Serve and enjoy! Shop Our Air Fryers Air Fryer Giveaway

Stay cool and refreshed with this sour and sweet margarita recipe. The combination of the sweetness from the mango and the tequila enhance each other. Use a Blanco or unaged tequila as the aged varieties can overpower the mango or create an oak-y flavor. You can use either pre-frozen chunks of mangoes or peel, cut and freeze your own. Prep time: 10 minsTotal time: 10 minsServings: 4 to 6 servingsYield: 4 to 6 cocktails Ingredients Salt, for rimming, optional 8 ounces (1 cup) Blanco tequila 3 ounces (between 1/3 and 1/2 cup) freshly squeezed lime juice from about 2-3 lime 2 ounces (1/4 cup) orange liqueur, like Cointreau 2 ounces (4 cups) orange juice 2 ounces (1/4 cup) simple syrup (or more to taste) 4 cups (20 ounces) frozen mango chunks 2 cups ice Directions Rim the glasses: Pour salt onto a plate that is slightly larger than your cocktail glass. Take a piece of lime and generously rub it around the outside rim of your glass. Dip the outside rim of your glass into the salt. Repeat with other glasses. Blend the margarita: In a blender add in Blanco tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, orange liqueur, orange juice, simple syrup, frozen mango chunks, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth, depending on how powerful your blender is, this could take up to 1-2 minutes of blending on high. Serve immediately: Pour frozen margaritas into prepared glasses and serve. Source: Simply Recipes

Create a delicious chicken recipe right in your air fryer. The cheesy broccoli mix makes for the perfect stuffing on a perfectly crisped chicken breast. Stock up on all the essential seasonings to ensure the perfect amount of spice. Makes for a single serving or can easily be doubled up to prepare multiple chicken breasts. Ingredients: Mozzarella Chopped Broccoli Cream Cheese Garlic Salt Italian Seasoning Chicken Breast Chili Powder Paprika Non-stick Cooking Spray Directions: Mix equal parts mozzarella, chopped broccoli, cream cheese, garlic salt and Italian seasoning Slit a pocket into the chicken breast and stuff with mix Oil and season both sides of the chicken with garlic salt, Italian seasoning, chili powder and paprika Air fry at 365°F for 20 minutes Serve and enjoy! Shop Our Air Fryers Air Fryer Giveaway

A pie perfect for the summertime. There are many variations of this classic Southern favorite. A light and creamy lemon filling, topped with blueberries and a homemade whipped cream, makes for an easy dessert. Prep time: 25 minsCook time: 8 minsChilling time: 3 hrsTotal time: 3 hrs 33 minsServings: 8 servingsYield: 1 (9 inch) pie Ingredients For the graham cracker crust 2 cups (240g) graham cracker crumbs (about 16 crackers) 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, melted For the filling 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) heavy cream 1/2 pound (227g) cream cheese, cut into chunks, at room temperature 3/4 cup (180g) sour cream 3/4 cup (94g) confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract For the blueberry topping 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) water 2 cups (290g) fresh blueberries 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract For the chantilly cream 1 cup (273 milliliters) heavy cream 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions Preheat the oven: Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Make the crust: In a medium bowl, blend together the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and salt. Drizzle in the butter and mix with a fork until the crumbs are evenly moistened.Press the mixture evenly over the bottom and about halfway up the sides of a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish.Bake the crust for 6 to 8 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool completely before filling. Meanwhile, make the filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or in a large mixing bowl, using a handheld mixer), whip the cream on medium speed until it holds stiff peaks. Cover and refrigerate while you make the rest of the filling.In the clean bowl of the stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large mixing bowl, using a handheld mixer), beat the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy, 3 to 5 minutes. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar and mix until light and fluffy. Add the lemon zest and juice, salt, and vanilla and mix to combine.Gently fold in the chilled whipped cream until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Fill the pie crust and chill: Pour the filling into the baked pie crust and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 3 hours, or overnight. Make the blueberry topping: In a large measuring cup or small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together until smooth. Set aside.In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries and sugar and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Then cook, stirring for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved and the blueberries are soft. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the blueberry mixture, bring to a gentle boil, and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.Pour the topping into a bowl and set aside to cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled. Make the chantilly cream: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or in a large mixing bowl, using a handheld mixer), whisk the cream, confectioners’ sugar, and flavoring on medium-high speed until the cream starts to thicken. Reduce the speed to medium and beat until the cream holds soft, shiny, medium peaks, 2 to 3 minutes; do not overbeat. Lift the whisk out to check it out, and then give it a good stir. Use the cream immediately, or refrigerate for up to 5 hours; it will start to separate as it sits, so rewhip it briefly before using. Assemble the pie and serve: Just before serving, spoon the blueberry topping on top of the filling. Serve with the chantilly cream.The pie can be refrigerated, loosely covered, for up to 3 days. Source: Simply Recipes