Dinner for the Original Copy Officer Captains and OCS of 270,036 4/25/21

An Appetizer light Sunday Dinner with some sweet treats for dessert. Spoil a little with air fried chicken and shrimp and enjoy the crunch. May this meal bless your bodies and bring you happiness. I pray that you feel better knowing its the start of a new week; You've go this Keep Going, Keep Walking, and you will arrive alive!

Bacon-Wrapped Avocado Wedges

We all know almost everything is improved with bacon—and avocado is no exception. Since it's made in an air fryer, this appetizer is one to remember. It will definitely impress your friends! —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Ingredients

• 2 medium ripe avocados

• 12 bacon strips

• SAUCE:

• 1/2 cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt w/ Honey

• 2 to 3 tablespoons minced garlic

• 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest

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Directions

• Preheat air fryer to 400°. Cut each avocado in half; remove pit and peel. Cut each half into thirds. Wrap 1 bacon slice around each avocado wedge. Working in batches if needed, place wedges in a single layer in fryer basket and cook until bacon is cooked through, 10-15 minutes.

• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lime juice and zest. Serve wedges with sauce.

Nutrition Facts 1 wedge: 142 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

Air-Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Panko crumbs give this spicy air-fryer coconut shrimp its crunch. It’s perfect as an appetizer or for your main meal. —Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp

• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

• 3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs

• 2 large egg whites

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• SAUCE:

• 1/3 cup apricot preserves

• 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar

• Dash crushed onion flakes

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Directions

• Preheat air fryer to 375°. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on.

• In a shallow bowl, toss coconut with bread crumbs. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg whites, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Place flour in a third shallow bowl.

• Dip shrimp in flour to coat lightly; shake off excess. Dip in egg white mixture, then in coconut mixture, patting to help coating adhere.

• Place shrimp in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook 4 minutes; turn shrimp and continue cooking until coconut is lightly browned and shrimp turn pink, another 4 minutes.

• Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; cook and stir over medium-low heat until preserves are melted. Serve shrimp immediately with sauce.

Nutrition Facts 6 shrimp with 2 tablespoons sauce: 423 calories, 10g fat (8g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.

Air-Fryer Potato Chips

After I received an air fryer for Christmas, I discovered how simple it is to make potato chips in it. Good chips are an essential, crispy side for lunch. —Melissa Obernesser, Utica, New York

Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes

• Olive oil-flavored cooking spray

• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

• Minced fresh parsley, optional

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Directions

• Preheat air fryer to 360°. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, cut potatoes into very thin slices. Transfer to a large bowl; add enough ice water to cover. Soak for 15 minutes; drain. Add more ice water and soak another 15 minutes.

• Drain potatoes; place on towels and pat dry. Spritz potatoes with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt. In batches, place potato slices in a single layer on tray in greased air-fryer basket. Cook until crisp and golden brown, 15-17 minutes, stirring and turning every 5-7 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Air-Fryer Potato Chip Tips Why do you soak potatoes in water before frying? Soaking potatoes before frying them draws out the natural starch in potatoes and gives them that great crunch. It also helps prevent them from sticking to each other in the basket.Why are my air-fryer chips soggy? If your air-fryer chips are soggy, throw them back into the fryer to cook a little more. Because air-fryer temperatures vary, so do cook times. That’s why our air-fryer recipes have wide time ranges. You may need to cook your chips a little longer than suggested. Start checking the food at the shortest time and check back a little later if it’s not done.Are air-fried chips healthier than oven chips? Air-fried food isn’t necessarily healthy, but it does cut down on calories from fat that would otherwise be used to deep-fry foods. So, air-fryer recipes are slimmed down compared to conventionally fried ones.What else can I make in my air-fryer? Any food that’s meant to be deep-fried can made in an air-fryer, including fried chicken, doughnut holes and jalapeno poppers. You can also use your air-fryer to bake things like oatmeal cookies, bread pudding and even pork chops! Research contributed by Maggie Knoebel, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant

Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 148 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 252mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.

Air-Fryer Chicken Tenders

I added all of the components of a loaded baked potato—cheddar, potato, bacon, sour cream and chives—to my air-fryer chicken tenders recipe. Every kid will love this quick and easy dish! —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

• 1/2 cup potato sticks, crushed

• 1/2 cup crushed cheese crackers

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

• 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives

• 1/4 cup butter, melted

• 1 tablespoon sour cream

• 1 pound chicken tenderloins

• Additional sour cream and chives

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Directions

• Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a shallow bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another shallow bowl, whisk butter and sour cream. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere.

• In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until coating is golden brown and chicken is no longer pink, 7-8 minutes on each side. Serve with additional sour cream and chives.

Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 256 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein.

Air-Fryer French Toast Cups with Raspberries

These air-fryer French toast cups make any morning special. I made this recipe for my mom last Mother's Day, and we both enjoyed it. —Sandi Tuttle, Hayward, Wisconsin

Ingredients

• 2 slices Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

• 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 cup whole milk

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• RASPBERRY SYRUP:

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

• 1/3 cup water

• 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, divided

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

• Ground cinnamon, optional

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• Divide half the bread cubes between 2 greased 8-oz. custard cups. Sprinkle with raspberries and cream cheese. Top with remaining bread. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk and syrup; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

• Preheat air fryer to 325°. Place custard cups on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until golden brown and puffed, 12-15 minutes.

• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Add 1-1/2 cups raspberries, lemon juice, syrup and lemon zest. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Strain and discard seeds; cool slightly.

• Gently stir remaining 1/2 cup berries into syrup. If desired, sprinkle French toast cups with cinnamon; serve with syrup.

Test Kitchen tipIf you don’t have an air fryer, you can make this recipe in an oven. Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 406 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 221mg cholesterol, 301mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 11g fiber), 14g protein.

Air-Fryer Honey Cinnamon Roll-ups

This cinnamon treat reminds me of baklava; but with only a few easy ingredients, it's a fraction of the work. My Aunt Adele shared the recipe with me, and I think of her whenever I make it. It's one of my favorite air-fryer snacks! —Sue Falk, Sterling Heights, Michigan

Ingredients

• 2 cups ground walnuts, toasted

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed

• 1/2 cup butter, melted

• 1/2 cup honey

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Directions

• Preheat air fryer to 325°. Combine walnuts, sugar and cinnamon.

• Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a 15x12-in. piece of waxed paper; brush with butter. Place a second phyllo sheet on top, brushing it with butter. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Sprinkle with 1/4 cup walnut mixture. Using waxed paper, roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side, removing paper as you roll. Slice roll into 4 smaller rolls. Brush with butter; secure with toothpicks. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough and 1/4 cups of walnut mixture. In batches, place in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until light brown, 9-11 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Discard toothpicks.

• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine all syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Transfer cinnamon rolls to a serving platter; drizzle with syrup. Sprinkle with remaining walnut mixture.

Test Kitchen tipIf you don’t have an air fryer, you can make this recipe in an oven.

Nutrition Facts 1 cinnamon rollup: 140 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.