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Air Fryer Lemon Rosemary Wings

Judith Hannemann — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 23:00:23 +0000

Get ready for tailgating and football with these yummy air fryer lemon rosemary wings.

Air Fryer Lemon Rosemary Wings

I love wings–who doesn’t? Now that it’s tailgating and getting into football season, there’ll be some serious snacking.

And the beauty of this recipe is that it’s not only for wings. Chicken parts work just as well and these flavors will make for a great and shall I say “upscale” style dinner. Since we’ve got some herbs, butter and lemon, that’s about all it takes to make something upscale for me!

I’ve taken to using my air fryer to make most of my wings. Why? Because to me it produces a superior result. And the results are much better than conventional deep frying and dare I say a conventional oven.

“Bruising” Rosemary

In order to release the most flavor, woody herbs such as rosemary should be bruised.

All this means is hitting the stem of it with the unsharp side of a knife. This will release a lot of the resin which is responsible for rosemary’s flavor. As the sprig is warmed while the butter is melting, the essence will be released.

I find rosemary to be a powerful-tasting herb. It goes so nicely with chicken too. However, too much tastes medicinal to me so I use it very lightly. For instance, I use a sprig that’s maybe 3-4-inches/7.5-10 cm long. If you are fond of a bolder taste then two sprigs of the lengths mentioned should work well.

Using A Conventional Oven

Anything made in an air fryer can be made in a conventional oven and vice versa.

Since an air fryer cooks in less time than the regular oven, you’ll have to add to the cooking time. The air fryer takes about 20 minutes, so a regular oven should take from 30-40 minutes for the wings to cook.

If you do choose the conventional oven, use a parchment-lined baking sheet or better yet, set a non-stick cooling rack (like you’d use for cookies and cakes) on the baking sheet. You still have to spray them with oil the same as the air fry method.

The Recipe

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Air Fryer Lemon Rosemary Wings

Simple and delicious

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crispy air fryer wings, rosemary chickeb wings, wings for tailgating

Servings: 8

Calories: 384kcal

Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

3 lb chicken wings tip removed
4 oz butter
2 sprigs fresh rosemary bruised
Juice of 1 small lemon
1 tsp lemon zest
Oil for spraying

Coating:

3/4 cup cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

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Instructions

Cut wings into drumettes and flats if desired. Pat the wings dry.
Mix the coating ingredients in a plastic bag and shake to combine. Since you'll likely cook the wings in batches, remove and reserve half of the coating mixture.
Place half the wings in half of the coating mixture in the bag and shake to coat.
Place the wings in the air fryer, spritz with a bit of ail and cook at 400F/200C for 20 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time and spritzing with a bit more oil.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan along with the rosemary, lemon juice and lemon zest. Let the butter foam a bit and then reduce the heat to just keep the butter warm.
Place cooked wings in a large bowl and pour the rosemary butter over them, tossing to coat.
For conventional oven see post body.

Nutrition

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Bi-Coastal Mini Reubens

Judith Hannemann — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Bi-Coastal Mini Reubens

East coast meets west coast with these mini Reuben sandwiches. Great for Super Bowl game day!

I love throwing a great party, and nothing better than a food-filled Super Bowl party.

The Reuben is a classic, but I was intrigued a bit by the so-called “West Coast Reuben.” Of course the variations abound, but one constant was the use of dijon mustard in place of the more classic Russian or Thousand Island dressing.

Great for game day

Frankly, I like dijon and mayo mixed together as a generic sandwich spread, so I did my best to combine two classics here. I glorified it with a bit of horseradish and onion, just like the classic, but also added the teensiest bit of balsamic for that wonderful flavor it imparts to everything.

As far as how you build the sandwich…my amounts of meat, cheese and sauerkraut are not carved in stone, so use amounts that suit your individual tastes.

A trip to Aldi introduced me to the rolls I used here. Maybe not entirely classic, but basically, they are pumpernickel rolls.

If you can’t find mini pumpernickel or rye rolls at your store, you can also use those small, square “cocktail” rye breads that are usually sold around the deli department. Heck even regular rye is fine. It’s really the dressing that makes this fabu anyway.

Bi-Coastal Mini Reubens

1 pkg (12-count) mini rye or pumpernickel rolls*
1 lb sliced corned beef brisket
1 cup drained sauerkraut**
8 oz sliced swiss cheese
Dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tbs dijon mustard
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1 tbs instant dehydrated onion OR 2 tbs fresh grated onion
1 tsp grated horseradish
1 tsp balsamic vinegar

*These rolls pictured are from Aldi and called Sweet Multi-Grain Rolls.

**Cole slaw may be substituted if you wish.

Mix all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

Cut the rolls in half (if not sliced already) and build the base of the sandwiches, leaving them open-faced. Place on a baking sheet. Pop them under the broiler for a few minutes to melt the cheese or place in a 400 degree F oven for about 5 minutes for the same result. Place the other portion of the roll on top of prepared sandwiches.

Serve with dressing on the side.

Add a nice dollop of delicious dressing to this Reuben sandwich

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Sugar Maple Bacon Smokies

Judith Hannemann — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Sugar Maple Bacon Smokies

What a great snack for cocktail parties….and….FOOTBALL watching!

What can I say about these? Just that they are simple and very tasty.

When I made them years ago, I’d call them “Poor Man’s Roumaki,” because…yep…they were!

Dig In

Make a ton if you want. The 1/2 lb of bacon is only what I used but you can use 1 lb if you want, or 2 or 3…with the appropriate number of cocktail wieners, of course.

I always have a dipping bowl with additional maple syrup in it because I can’t get enough of bacon/maple flavor!!! A drop of dijon mustard stirred in is FANTASTIC!

And yep, you can cut up regular hot dogs, kielbasa or any smoked sausage to make these.

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Sugar Maple Bacon Smokies

These maple bacon smokies are the perfect easy cocktail party appetizer, and they're delicious for game day snacks too! You can double or even triple this recipe to serve a crowd.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cocktail weiners, game day food, little smokies, maple bacon

Servings: 12 people

Calories: 186kcal

Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

1/2 lb bacon
24 cocktail franks
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
small wooden skewers

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut bacon in thirds. Wrap each 1/3 piece of bacon around a cocktail frank. Secure bacon with skewer. Repeat until all bacon is used.
Place on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with brown sugar.
Bake 20-30 minutes, or until sugar is melted and bacon is browned and crisp

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Sugar Maple Bacon Smokies

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