Airfryer: Tofu Fry

Drain and absorb the 14 oz of Tofu with some paper towels. Cut into small cubes and put them into a mixing bowl. Cut 1/2 Yellow onion into big pieces and add to the mixing bowl. Add a tsp of Ginger Garlic Paste, Salt to taste, a tsp of Red Chilli Powder, a pinch of Turmeric, a tsp of Cumin Powder, a tsp of Garam Masala Powder, a tsp of Onion Powder, a tsp of Garlic Powder, few chopped Curry Leaves, 2 tsp of Oil and mix well till tofu gets coated.

Preheat the air fryer to 350 F for 5 minutes. Add the coated tofu to the air fryer pan in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes while shaking the pan in between. 

Serve hot.

Airfryer: Sweet Potato Fries with Maple Cinnamon dipping sauce

Preheat the airfryer to 380F.

Wash, peel and cut 2 large Sweet Potatoes into about 1/4-1/2 inch fries. Place the fries in a bowl of cold water for an hour. Drain the fries and dry them with towels. 

Add them to a mixing bowl, add 1 1/2 tbsp of Corn Starch, 2 tsp of Paprika, 2 tsp of Garlic Powder, a tbsp of Olive Oil and Salt to taste. Combine well and spread them out in a single layer in the airfryer basket. Cook for 20-23 minutes, frequently tossing them after every 10 minutes at 380F.

Garnish and Serve.

Sauce - Add 1/4 cup of Sour Cream, 1 1/2 tbsp of Maple Syrup, 1/4 tsp of Cinnamon, Salt to taste in a small mixing bowl and mix well until combined. Serve with the fries.

Airfryer: French Fries

Wash and cut 2 Russet Potatoes into about between 1/4 to 1/2 inch fries. (No need to peel). Add them into a mixing bowl of cold water and let sit for 45 minutes.

Drain the french fried and dry them with towels. Add the dried french fries to a mixing bowl and mix 2 tsp of Olive oil, Salt to taste and Mixed Pepper seasoning (I use readymade 5 pepper seasoning) as needed.  

Preheat the air fryer to 350F. Spread out the fries in a single layer and cook for 15 minutes or until crisp, turning halfway through cooking. Garnish and Serve.

Airfryer: Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings

Wash, drain and cut a small Cauliflower head into bite sized pieces. Preheat the oven to 450 F and prepare a baking sheet by lining with greased aluminium foil or baking sheet.

In a bowl, whisk 1/2 cup All purpose Flour, 1/2 cup Milk, Salt & Pepper as needed, 1/2 tsp of Garlic Powder, 1/2 tsp of Red Chilli Flakes and make into a smooth batter. Take a cup of Panko Breadcrumbs in a separate bowl. Toss the Cauliflower in the batter and coat them well. Transfer them to the bread crumbs bowl to coat completely and then place them on to the baking sheet giving some space between them. 

Bake for 22 minutes and prepare the Sauce in the meantime.

Sauce - Heat a saucepan with 5 tbsp of Maple Syrup, 3 tbsp of Soy Sauce, 1/2 tsp of Sesame Seeds, 1/4 tsp of Black Pepper, 1/4 tsp of finely minced Ginger. Bring to a boil and add a tsp of Corn starch mixed in a tsp of Water to the saucepan. Whisking frequently, remove from heat and let it cool. 

Toss the baked Cauliflower wings in the sauce and place them back on the baking sheet to bake for another 5 minutes. Remove and garnish with finely chopped Green Onions. Serve hot. 

Saggubiyyam Vada (Sago Fritters)

Prep - Soak a cup of Saggubiyyam/Sabhdhana/Tapioca in enough water for 3 hours. Drain off all the water and let it rest for few minutes. Boil 2 Potatoes, peel and mash and keep aside. Roast 1/2 cup of Peanuts, crush them and keep aside.

Mix - In a large bowl, take the soaked Saggubiyyam, peanuts and mashed potatoes and knead well. Additionally, add ½ tsp Ginger paste, 1 tsp of Cumin Seeds, 1 minced Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 3 -4 Curry Leaves and ½ tsp of Salt and mix well with your hand to form dough. Prepare a small vada sized pieces with the dough.

Airfry the vadas @350F for 20 mins or in ponganalu pan or deep fry until light brown.

Serve hot with ketchup or as-is.

Airfryer: Chilli Cheese Toast

Preheat oven / Airfryer to 400F.

In a bowl, mix in 1 finely chopped Capsicum, 1 small finely chopped Onion, 1 tbsp of Butter (optional), 2 tbsp of Tomato Ketchup, 1 tsp of Red Chilli Powder and Salt to taste. On a baking pan, place an aluminium foil and then the 6 Wheat Bread slices over it. Over the bread slices, evenly place the capsicum-onion mixture. Sprinkle 2 tsp of Shredded Mozarella Cheese over them and bake for 10 minutes or till cheese melts.

Serve hot.