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APPETIZERS AND SMALL BITES
Traditionally deep-fried favourites are transformed into lighter,
healthier versions in the Cuisinart
®
AirFryer Toaster Oven,
which requires only a few spritzes of oil to AirFry. Plus, we offer
many interchangeable dipping sauces that can be enjoyed with
more than just the recipes they accompany.
Beet Chips with Fresh Dill
Any root vegetable can be sliced thin and air-fried for a healthier
alternative to packaged potato chips.
Makes about 1 to 2 servings
1
medium beet [about 5 ounces (145 g)]
Olive oil, for spraying
¼
teaspoon (1 ml) kosher salt
1
tablespoon (15 ml) fresh dill, chopped
½
teaspoon (2.5 ml) white wine vinegar
1. Place the AirFryer Basket onto the Baking Pan. Reserve.
2. Slice beet into thin, even slices, about 1 mm thick, or use the
3 millimeter setting on the slicing attachment of a Cuisinart
®
food
processor. Transfer to the reserved basket in a single layer. Spray
liberally with oil, sprinkle with salt and toss. Spread into a
single layer.
3. Put the assembled pan into rack Position 2. Set to AirFry at 400°F
(200°C) for 5 minutes, or until edges are browned and crispy.
4. When beet chips are ready, transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with
chopped dill and vinegar and toss to combine.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 2 servings):
Calories 51 (41% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 1g • fat 2g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg
sod. 322mg • calc. 12mg • fiber 2g
Blooming Onion
Who knew this popular restaurant appetizer was so easy to make?
Serve it with the Chipotle Mayonnaise on page 27 or the Herbed Yogurt
Dip on page 18.
Makes 1 blooming onion, about 2 to 3 servings
½
cup (125 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour
2
large eggs, beaten well
1
tablespoon (15 ml) buttermilk
½
cup (125 ml) panko breadcrumbs
1½
teaspoons (7.5 ml) seafood seasoning
1
large, Vidalia (or sweet) onion, peeled
Nonstick cooking spray
Olive oil, for spraying
1. Put the flour into a bowl large enough to dip the onion. Put the
eggs and buttermilk into another bowl, and the panko and seafood
seasoning into a third bowl. Reserve.
2. Trim the top of the onion to create a flat surface. Leave the root end
intact. Turn the onion over, so the root end faces up, and rest it on
its flat surface.
3. Without piercing the root, cut the onion into 4 wedges. Also without
piercing the root, cut each wedge in half; repeat until wedges are
about 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thick.
4. Turn the cut onion over and carefully, without breaking the pieces off
the root, separate the layers; the separated onion will resemble a
flower with petals.
5. Dredge the onion in the flour, and shake off the excess before
dipping into the egg mixture, and then finally coating each layer
evenly with the panko mixture.
6. Place the AirFryer Basket onto the Baking Pan. Spray the basket
with the nonstick cooking spray. Put the panko-crusted onion into
the basket. Spray liberally with oil. Set to AirFry at 400°F (200°C) for
