Keeping It Simple

There is no escaping that I am a "thick chick".  I try to keep my snacks simple.  Gone are the days when I went through a bag of chips.  Now, I try to make sure that my snacks are satisfying, but won't add pounds.  Today's snack is really simple.  Today we used the AIR FRYER!  This gadget has changed my life.  I get yummy things without the grease.  Since, it is fall, there are so many awesome vegetables and lots of squash that are new in season.  I keep acorn squash on hand.  I cut them in half, clean out the seeds and they are ready for me when I am looking for an evening snack.

This is my trusty AIR FRYER!

  

There are so many air fryers on the market right now.  I am not a great resource for any other brand out there.  I only know about my trusty fryer.  This one was a gift.  I know that it is the largest one.  This, really helps in making meals for my family.

COOK'S ESSENTIALS

My AIR FRYER is a COOK'S ESSENTIALS.  I use it for everything really.  I use it way more than the microwave.  I will try to share with you something new at least once a month using this awesome small appliance.

Moving on...  I brush the acorn squash half lightly with olive oil. (vegetable oil is just fine here)  Then, I place the squash open side down on a square of foil inside the fryer.  I set the fryer to 400 degrees for 30 minutes.  When, the timer goes off, I pull the fryer basket and turn the squash over.  I lightly salt and pepper.  I put the squash back in for 10 minutes more.  Considering that this would take almost an hour in the oven, I prefer this method.

The result is this awesome, caramelized, golden goodness!  Let's just say that this is so much better for me than the potato chips.  I could add many more seasonings like onion, garlic, etc.  I imagine that a pat of real creamery butter would be splendid.  This is just my way of watching my waist.

Until next time...

Blessings from Nannacakes!

Keeping it Simple

There is no escaping that I am a "thick chick".  I try to keep my snacks simple.  Gone are the days when I went through a bag of chips.  Now, I try to make sure that my snacks are satisfying, but won't add pounds.  Today's snack is really simple.  Today we used the AIR FRYER!  This gadget has changed my life.  I get yummy things without the grease.  Since, it is fall, there are so many awesome vegetables and lots of squash that are new in season.  I keep acorn squash on hand.  I cut them in half, clean out the seeds and they are ready for me when I am looking for an evening snack.

This is my trusty AIR FRYER.

There are so many air fryers on the market right now.  I am not a great resource for any other brand out there.  I only know about my trusty fryer.  This one was a gift.  I know that it is the largest one.  This, really helps in making meals for my family.

My AIR FRYER is a COOK'S ESSENTIALS.  I use it for everything really.  I use it way more than the microwave.  I will try to share with you something new at least once a month using this awesome small appliance.

Moving on...  I brush the acorn squash half lightly with olive oil. (vegetable oil is just fine here)  Then, I place the squash open side down on a square of foil inside the fryer.  I set the fryer to 400 degrees for 30 minutes.  When, the timer goes off, I pull the fryer basket and turn the squash over.  I lightly salt and pepper.  I put the squash back in for 10 minutes more.  Considering that this would take almost an hour in the oven, I prefer this method.

The result is this awesome, caramelized, golden goodness!  Let's just say that this is so much better for me than the potato chips.  I could add many more seasonings like onion, garlic, etc.  I imagine that a pat of real creamery butter would be splendid.  This is just my way of watching my waist.

Until next time...

Blessings from Nannacakes!