Category Archives: Actifry

Butternut Squash Fries in the Actifry

My sister came to visit on Thursday and brought me down some of my grandma & grandpa’s butternut squash from their garden. I always love making fries with the butternut squash but I have never made them in the Actifry. Now after making this recipe I don’t think I’ll ever bake them in the oven again.

Ingredients
1 small Butternut Squash (approximately 2 pounds)
1/2 tsp ground Vietnamese cinnamon
1 tsp chili powder
A dash of garlic salt
Canola or olive oil cooking spray

directions

1. Wash the squash off with water and dry. Next peel the butternut squash with a vegetable peeler to remove the winter protecting skin. Cut the squash into 1/2 inch strips. Set aside.

2. Spray the Actifry with cooking spray and position the fries evenly. Spray the fries with cooking spray toss to coat entirely. Sprinkle the salt, cinnamon and chili powder on top of the fries.

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3. Set timer for 35 to 40 minutes.

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Enjoy!

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Roasted Yellow Beets in the Actifry

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I bought these colorful beets in the strip district last weekend and have been eager to try them ever since . Being as though I’m on the Actifry kick I decided to try to roast them in the Actifry for 40- 45 minutes. These are delectably sweet and a nice switch from the traditional purple beet.

Ingredients:

4 medium sized yellow beets (peel rough spots & chopped into even 1 inch pieces)
1/2 tsp Spicy Mrs. Dash
1/2 tsp Penzeys Mural of Flavor
1 TB dried shallots
1/8 tsp garlic salt
Canola Oil cooking Spray

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredient in the Actifry. Set timer for 40-45 minutes.

2. Enjoy!

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Non Deep Fried “actifry” Ravioli

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I love my actifry and I think my husband and I are going to challenge ourselves to using it everyday for a month. Starting with This recipe.

Ingredients:
1/2 a bag of frozen ravioli (about 20 (2 inch in diameter) (cheese or meat)
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp pasta sprinkle
1 tb olive oil
2 TB whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 TB parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in the Actifry (even the ravioli in the frozen state).

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2. Set the actifry for 15 minutes.

3. Enjoy with Homemade marinara sauce

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Wasabi Roasted Squash Seeds in the actiFry

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Yesterday my husband and I went to the Strip District. One of our favorite places to go is Lotus which is a Asian market.You never know what you find there. One thing you can guarantee is a good price (Ground Wasabi for 1.9 oz for $1.69). The store had a plethora of Asian spices. One item I couldn’t resist was the was ground Wasabi.

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The night before I had roasted a very large acorn squash from our local farmer’s market. I had the seeds drying out at home. There is about a half of cup of seeds in a large acorn squash and I didn’t want those nutrition powerhouses to go to waste when you can either plant them next year in the garden or snack on them. Seeds and nuts are a great snack to keep in a sealable baggie or small airtight container in your purse or desk at work. Standing in the store in amazement is when it came to me that I had to try the two together.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup of raw dried squash seeds (One large acorn squash work)
Pinch of kosher salt (breakdown between fingers over the seeds)
Cooking spray (I prefer canola oil)
1/8 teaspoon of ground wasabi
Actifry

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in Actifry. Spray seeds heavily with cooking spray.

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2. Set timer for 10 minutes on actifry.

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You may hear some seeds popping (sort of sounds like popcorn) but that’s okay.

3. Once timer goes off open vessel and allow seeds too cool.

Enjoy!

Kielbasa, Peppers & Potato Bliss

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Looking for a quick dinner fix and have an ActiFry try this recipe. It will be done in 20 minutes! Who needs take out when you can prepare a meal in 25 minutes. Not to mention only one vessel to clean!!

Ingredients:
2 Chicken kielbasa Sausage (cut into 8- 10 pieces each)
2 small potatoes (cut into bite size pieces)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp Pasta sprinkle (or Italian seasoning)
1/4 cup to 1/3 cup pasta sauce
1/2 medium onion (cut into quarter inch strips)
4 small garlic cloves
1/2 cup yellow pepper sliced
1/2 cup orange pepper sliced

Directions:

Place everything in the actifry and set timer for 20 minutes! You will love them smell that permeates throughout the house!

Now you can eat this alone or enjoy with some brown rice!

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Serving size as pictured not recommend for one but recipe for 2 to 3 people.

Homemade Granola in the Actifry

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Today is Registered Dietitian Day!! In honor of this special day I made my coworkers homemade granola in the ActiFry. It turned just right with so much less fat than tradition granola! I placed the granola in recycled jelly jars. For an added touch I placed a decorative cupcake wrapper on the top and tied a string with handmade name tag. The stickers on the jar reads “energy in a jar”. Perfect snack during a long day!

Ingredients:
2 cups of rolled oats
3/4 cup slivered almonds and/or pumpkin seeds
2 tsp milled flaxseed
1/6 cup dried blueberries
1/6 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp kosher salt
1 TB canola oil

Directions:

Place all ingredients in bowl except for dried fruit. Mix well to incorporate. Place the mix into the ActiFry. Set timer for 7 minutes. Once timer does off add dried fruit and set timer for 3 additional minutes. Once the time has elapsed spread the granola onto a sheet pan to cool. Enjoy! We like it best in our yogurt!!!

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