By Cheri Sicard
Do you carry an air fryer in your RV? Many of our readers do. When we did a survey a while back, we learned that many RVers use their air fryer for almost all their cooking needs. It is, indeed, a versatile kitchen tool.
In the video below, the team from Making My Abode On The Road has compiled their favorite RV air fryer hacks. If you have an air fryer, you are bound to find something useful here. Don’t have one? This is the one they use and recommend.
Our hostess says an air fryer might just be the ultimate RV cooking appliance. Why? Because it can do so much! It saves space by replacing multiple gadgets. Air fryers cook food faster and use less energy, which is a big deal when you’re boondocking or have limited power. Plus, it doesn’t heat up the RV as much as an oven. And let’s not forget the easy cleanup!
RV air fryer hacks
• Toast like a pro: Did you know you can make perfect toast in your air fryer? Here’s how to do it: Set your air fryer to 400 degrees for 2-4 minutes. No preheating needed! Keep in mind that power source affects cooking time. On 50-amp service, it might only take 2 minutes. With 30-amp or solar, it could take longer. Just keep an eye on it. The process should take between two and four minutes.
• Reheating food to perfection: Say goodbye to soggy leftovers! The air fryer makes everything crispy, not mushy like the microwave. Pizza and french fries taste like they’re fresh out of the restaurant.
• Cleaning hack: An easy way to clean a greasy air fryer is to boil some water. While the air fryer is still warm (not hot), pour the boiling water inside. Let it steam. This will loosen all the grease. Then, it will be easy to wipe clean.
Easy air fryer recipes for the road
Ready to get cooking? Watch the video below for some simple and tasty air fryer recipes perfect for RV life, including:
• Air fryer buffalo chicken wings: Who doesn’t love crispy chicken wings? The air fryer makes them perfectly without all the oil of frying.
• Jalapeño poppers: For a spicy snack, try air fryer jalapeño poppers.
• Fried pickles: Want a tangy, crunchy treat? Give air fryer fried pickles a try.
• Granola in a flash: Making granola in the oven takes forever. The air fryer is so much faster!
• Mexican pinwheels: These are so easy and tasty, and air frying makes them healthier than deep frying.
Air fryer magic for all kinds of foods
• Cooking frozen foods: The air fryer is a champion when it comes to frozen foods. Egg rolls, hash browns, chicken tenders, taquitos all come out perfectly crispy. A general rule is to cook frozen foods at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Remember to check and flip or shake them halfway through.
• Cooking meat: The air fryer isn’t just for snacks and sides. It’s also great for cooking meat.
- Bratwurst: Bratwurst come out perfectly browned and juicy in the air fryer. No more uneven cooking!
- Hot dogs: For a super quick meal, try air frying hot dogs. They only take a few minutes.
- Chicken: Chicken wings (as we covered above) are fantastic in the air fryer. But you can also cook chicken legs, breasts, and thighs. The air fryer makes the skin nice and golden brown.
- Steak: Okay, steak in the air fryer might sound a little strange. Some people swear by it, and some recipes make air fryer steaks look amazing!
- Roasting vegetables: Roasting vegetables in the air fryer is quick and easy. Just toss them with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Then, air fry at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes, turning halfway.
- Potatoes: The air fryer is a potato’s best friend. Not only for fries, it also makes perfect baked potatoes. For extra crispy fries, soak them in hot water for about 10 minutes before cooking. This removes starch and makes them extra crispy. Toss your potatoes with olive oil and your favorite seasonings. Air fry at 400° for 11 minutes, then shake and cook for another 11 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
The air fryer can be a game-changer for RV cooking. It saves space, time, and energy. Plus, it makes delicious food! From crispy chicken wings to perfectly roasted vegetables, the possibilities are endless. So, ditch the cooking stress and embrace the air fryer life on the road.
Again, here is the air fryer they use and recommend.
Do you have other RV air fryer tips or recipes? Be sure to share in the comments below.
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Watch watts of Air Fryer! Returned new one; tripped every time. Back to our old faithful 950 watts.
I love my air fryer and microwave. Between the two of them, I haven’t used the oven and rarely stove burners either! Cut the power consumption as well. I’ve had a few fails, however, I am still learning how to cook as I hadn’t cooked anything in 58 years – other than Progresso soup when my late wife was visiting her sister (in Winnipeg) and her last days with lung cancer. (If you smoke – STOP!)