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Power Bowls with Air Fried Tofu, Yellow Bell & Shishito Peppers

Makes: 4 Servings

14 oz. extra firm organic tofu (made from non-GMO soybeans)

6 – 8 shishito peppers, whole, trimmed

2 yellow or red bell peppers, cleaned and cut into strips

vegetable oil for air frying (non-GMO)

Marinade

1-3 medium chopped red or green chilies (depending on spice level preferred)

1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated

1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

4 tablespoons oyster sauce

For Power Bowls

1/2 cup shredded carrots

2 cups cooked brown rice

1 cup beans sprouts

edamame, shelled and steamed

oyster sauce, for drizzle

sesame seeds, for garnish

1.  Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes. Place tofu cubes into a strainer or colander and drain at 

least 4 hours to overnight. Place tofu on a plate lined with paper towels. Cover with paper 
towels and add a clean plate on top. Press top plate to squeeze final moisture and blot to 
dry.

2.  Prepare marinade in a large zip-lock plastic bag. Add tofu pieces and marinate for 1 hour 

to overnight.

3.  Add tofu, shishitos and pepper strips frying basket. Spray with vegetable oil.

4.  Air Fry at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes.

5.  Shake every 10 minutes, then every 5 minutes until air fried to your liking.

6.  Place brown rice into a separate mixing bowl. Lightly stir in sesame seeds and oyster 

sauce to taste. Portion brown rice into 4 serving bowls.

7.  Add fried tofu and chopped shishitos; then top with pepper strips, shredded carrots, bean 

sprouts and a dash of oyster sauce.

 

Air Fried Shrimp Cakes

These cakes are scrumptious! As good as any Chinatown treat. Perfect as an appetizer, these 
2-bite cakes of shrimpy goodness are a hit at any party.

Makes 16 shrimp cakes

1 lb. raw (16-20) shrimp, deveined, shells tails 
removed

3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, unseasoned

1 large egg

2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger

2 teaspoons oyster sauce

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1 handful fresh cilantro

1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and stems removed, 
minced

 
1.  Place all ingredients into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until shrimp is combined into 

a cohesive wet and sticky batter. DO NOT OVER-PROCESS.

2.  Form 16 small shrimp cakes, cover and freeze half the batch for 30 minutes.

3.  Cook on SHRIMP preset menu option, 320°F for 8 minutes.

4.  While the first batch of cakes is air frying, freeze the next batch for 30 minutes and 

continue air frying.

5.  Serve with sweet-sour sauce, Chinese hot mustard and oyster sauce.

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Summary of Contents for 5.3QT

Page 1: ...NT Cover 5 3QT Digital Air Convection Fryer Instruction Manual Styled for Life Designed Engineered in New York City SO 315576_14720_CRUX_5 3 qt digital air conv fryer_Macys_IM_R10 indd 1 2018 07 18 3 53 PM ...

Page 2: ...White Fan Icon 12 Selector Dial 10 Option Chart 12 13 Before Using for the First Time 14 Operating Instructions 15 Manual Operation 16 8 Preset Menu Options French Fries Cheese Shrimp Chicken Steak Fish Meat Bacon 17 2 Easy Assist Functions PREHEAT P and QUICK 5 5 17 Air Frying Technique 18 A Note on Air Frying Pre packaged Frozen Foods 18 Air Convection Frying Chart Includes Preset Food Menu Item...

Page 3: ...or mechanical adjustment 8 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries 9 Do not use outdoors 10 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 11 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 12 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids 13 T...

Page 4: ...onsumer Service 6 Keep the cord out of reach from children and infants to avoid the risk of electric shock and choking 7 Place the Air Fryer on a flat heat resistant work area 8 Do not obstruct the air outlet or air inlets on the back and sides of the Air Fryer with any objects Avoid escaping steam from the air outlet during air frying 9 Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other ob...

Page 5: ...pliances your appliance may not operate properly It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances Getting To Know Your 5 3QT Digital Air Convection Fryer Product may vary slightly from illustration Life is Busy Keep it simple in the kitchen with CRUX The CRUX 5 3 QT Digital Air Convection Fryer is a 1750 watt heating revolution Utilizing high performance heat circulatio...

Page 6: ... time will start the cooking process Pressing the Power Button during the cooking cycle will turn the Unit off The White Fan Icon will continue to flash for 20 seconds Figure 1A Basket Parts Basket Release Button Clear Basket Lock Removable Frying Basket with CoolTouch Handle Frying Basket Drawer Min ºF 5 P TIME and TEMP Display 8 Preset Menu Options Power Start Stop Selector Dial Preheat QUICK 5 ...

Page 7: ...ning the selector dial to increase or decrease TIME and or TEMP manually Notice IMPORTANT When using the PREHEAT P function reduce final cooking TIME by 3 minutes IMPORTANT Depending on the thickness and or density of foods it may be necessary to use a meat thermometer to check cooking progress after preset TIME has expired If additional air frying is needed press QUICK 5 5 to extend cook TIME for...

Page 8: ...he maximum food capacity recommended for this air frying basket is 5 3 quarts 5 liters 4 4 lbs 4 to 6 cups depending The air frying basket will accommodate up to a 9 inch round x 3 inch deep bake or pie pan WARNING This Digital Air Convection Fryer should not be used to boil water WARNING This Digital Air Convection Fryer should never be used to deep fry foods 1 Place the Air Convection Fryer on a...

Page 9: ...preset menu options simply turn the selector dial until the desired food menu option icon is illuminated 2 Press the orange START STOP to turn the Digital Air Convection Fryer ON 3 To ensure even cooking browning ALWAYS open the basket drawer halfway through the cook time and turn or shake foods in the frying basket Check food for doneness NOTE The quantity density weight of food will alter the to...

Page 10: ...usages it may be necessary to empty fat from the frying basket drawer between batches 7 For crispier results air fry small batches of freshly breaded foods Create more surface area by cutting food into smaller pieces Press breading onto food to help it adhere Refrigerate breaded foods for at least 30 minutes before frying 8 Arrange breaded food in frying basket so that food is not touching to allo...

Page 11: ... oil shake 3x Brussels Sprouts halved 3 4 cups fresh 370 F 8 10 min spray with oil shake 2x Butternut Squash seeded 1 2 in chunks 3 4 cups fresh 370 F 15 min spray with oil shake 3x Fennel fresh chopped 3 4 cups fresh 370 F 7 9 min spray with oil shake 2x Fried Sweet Potato Fries fresh hand cut 1 8 to 1 4 in thick 400 F 13 15 min spray with oil shake 3x French Fries Idaho Potatoes 2 3 fresh hand c...

Page 12: ...s are clean and dry before storing 2 Never store the Air Convection Fryer while it is hot or wet 3 Lock the frying basket into the drawer and store inside the Air Convection Fryer body 4 Store Air Convection Fryer in its box or in a clean dry place PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The AIR FRYER does not work The Air Convection Fryer is not plugged in The Air Convection Fryer has turned itself OFF P...

Page 13: ...Egg Cups can be prepared with an elegant flair or simply rustic Guaranteed kid friendly Great for sleepovers family breakfasts holiday brunches and a super great way to use leftovers Arrange a breakfast bar with favorite breakfast add ins and everyone can assemble their own Makes for a great experience in which kids to adults can participate and create for each individual taste Each 4 inch egg cup...

Page 14: ...or 5 minutes 8 Remove Krackers from frying basket to a cooling rack Air fry the remaining Krackers Air Fried Haloumi Caprese Salad Greek Haloumi is a brined cheese perfect for air frying Its mozzarella like texture is tender yet firm Mix air fried haloumi cheese with roasted veggies add to rice bowls and sandwich wraps Serve with fresh tomatoes adorned with fresh parsley or basil drizzled with bal...

Page 15: ...ry 10 minutes then every 5 minutes until air fried to your liking 6 Place brown rice into a separate mixing bowl Lightly stir in sesame seeds and oyster sauce to taste Portion brown rice into 4 serving bowls 7 Add fried tofu and chopped shishitos then top with pepper strips shredded carrots bean sprouts and a dash of oyster sauce Air Fried Shrimp Cakes These cakes are scrumptious As good as any Ch...

Page 16: ...Paleo Keto Friendly Rutabaga Fries Also known as swede the rutabaga is a hidden gem for all health conscious diets Rutabaga is a great tasting low carb substitute for potatoes To ensure a creamy texture we double air fried First at a lower temp and then finished at high heat to develop sweet notes Rutabaga fries make a simply delicious accompaniment to any meal Makes 4 servings 1 large 1 1 1 2 lb ...

Page 17: ... or implied warranty Apart from the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in time to the duration of the warranty Some states provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and therefore the above exclu...

Page 18: ...to SENSIO Inc Attach a tag to the product that includes your name address daytime contact telephone number case number and description of the problem Also include a copy of the original sales receipt Carefully package the tagged product with the sales receipt and send it with shipping and insurance prepaid to SENSIO Inc s address SENSIO Inc shall bear no responsibility or liability for the returne...

Page 19: ... kitchen For customer service questions or comments 1 866 832 4843 For Recipes and Cooking tips cruxkitchen com CRUX is a trademark of 8479950 Canada Inc Montreal Canada H3B 3X9 All rights reserved SO 315576_14720_CRUX_5 3 qt digital air conv fryer_Macys_IM_R10 indd 36 2018 07 18 3 53 PM ...

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