tasti-crisp ™ Express air fryer Important Safeguards ..............4-7 Parts & Features ................8-9 Before Using the Tasti-Crisp Express Air Fryer ......10 ™ Using the Tasti-Crisp Express Air Fryer ........11-13 ™ Tips & Tricks ..................14 Cook Time Chart ................15 Cleaning &...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS: PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION AND CARE MANUAL. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including: Read all instructions. cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn • any control to “off,” then remove plug from Remove all bags and packaging from appliance •...
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS completely fit in the outlet, reverse the plug. hot grease. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified When not in use, always unplug the unit. • electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug Do not store any materials other than in any way.
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garanties importantes GARANTIES IMPORTANTES: VEUILLEZ LIRE ET CONSERVER CE MODE D’EMPLOI ET D’ENTRETIEN Lors de l’utilisation d’appareils électriques, il faut toujours respecter les précautions de sécurité de base, notamment: Lisez toutes les instructions. Ne placez pas l’appareil sur ou à proximité d’un •...
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garanties importantes avant montage/démontage, déplacement, l’appareil est du type mis à la terre, le cordon nettoyage ou entreposage. Pour débrancher, ou la rallonge doit être un cordon à 3 fils. saisissez la fiche et retirez-la de la prise. Ne Pour éviter les brûlures, soyez extrêmement •...
BEFORE USING the Air fryer BEFORE USING THE AIR FRYER Remove all packaging materials. Check that the Air Fryer has no visible damage and no parts are missing. Before using the appliance for the first time or before using it after prolonged storage, wash and dry the appliance and any accompanying accessories.
using the Tasti-Crisp™ Air fryer Place the appliance on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface. Plug the Air Fryer into a wall socket. Remove the Crisper Drawer from the Air Fryer (photo A), and make sure that the Crisper Tray is inserted in the Crisper Drawer (photo B).
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using the Tasti-Crisp™ Air fryer After adding food, slide the Crisper Drawer back inside the Air Fryer (photo Set the Timer Dial to the desired time. The Air Fryer will automatically begin air frying and the Timer Dial will start counting down (photo NOTE: The Tasti-Crisp™...
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using the Tasti-Crisp™ Air fryer Pull the Crisper Drawer out of the appliance and place it on a heat-resistant surface. CAUTION: The Crisper Drawer and Crisper Tray will be hot. Only touch the Crisper Drawer by the Crisper Drawer Handle. Check if the food is done. If the food is not ready, slide the Crisper Drawer back into the appliance and set the Timer Dial for a few extra minutes.
tips & tricks Air frying smaller items or fewer items will require a shorter cooking time than • larger items or more items. Shaking items halfway during the cooking time optimizes the end result and • can help prevent food from cooking unevenly. Avoid preparing extremely greasy items such as sausages in the Air Fryer.
cleaning & maintenance Remove the plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down • completely prior to cleaning. Removing the Crisper Drawer allows the Air Fryer to cool down quicker. Thoroughly clean the appliance after every use. •...
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troubleshooting When cooking greasier items in the Air Fryer, a large amount of fat will leak into the Crisper Drawer. The fat produces The food may have too white smoke and the Crisper Drawer much grease on it. may heat more than usual. This does not affect the appliance or the end result.
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french fries Prep Time: 2-4 minutes • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes • Serves: 1 Ingredients: ½ large russet potato, washed and dried ½ tablespoon vegetable oil Pinch of salt Directions: Slice potato into ¼-inch fries. Roll fries in paper towel to remove excess moisture.
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pizza poppers Prep Time: 5 minutes • Cook Time: 6-8 minutes • Serves: 2-4 Ingredients: 16-ounce can of refrigerated biscuit dough 20-30 thinly sliced pepperoni (8 biscuits) rounds, diced ¾ cup of mozzarella cheese, cubed 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Directions: Remove biscuits from can and cut each one in half to make 16 dough pieces.
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onion rings Prep Time: 10-12 minutes • Cook Time: 8-10 minutes • Serves: 1-2 Ingredients: ½ large Vidalia onion, peeled, ends cut off 1 cup panko breadcrumbs and sliced into roughly ½-inch rings 1½ tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour ½...
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Chicken Quesadillas with Jalapeno Jumping Sauce Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 18-20 minutes • Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 burrito-sized tortillas 4 slices American cheese 1 pound cooked chicken breast (easiest 2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican with rotisserie or pulled chicken) blend, or a combination of cheddar, Monterey jack, and pepper jack) For Quesadilla Sauce:...
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On each tortilla, add ½ cup cooked chicken on top of the cheese. Brush about a tablespoon of Quesadilla sauce onto the other half of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla in half, then slice it in half. Grease Fryer Basket with a small amount of melted butter or vegetable oil. Place quesadilla triangles Air Fryer (two at a time if they fit).
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¼ cup tartar sauce ½ cups mayonnaise ½ tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, more 1 egg, beaten to taste Dash of hot sauce, more to taste Juice of half a lemon cup panko breadcrumbs ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce cup crushed panko breadcrumbs...
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Form mixture into 2-inch balls with a scoop or by hand, then flatten into a disc. The mixture will be loose. Mix remaining breadcrumbs with oil and season with salt. With a spatula, place three crab cakes into Air Fryer and top each one with breadcrumb mixture. Cook for eight to ten minutes.
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cinnamon toast donuts Prep Time: 5 minutes • Cook Time: 6-7 minutes • Serves: 8 Ingredients: 16-ounce can of refrigerated ½ teaspoon cinnamon biscuit dough (8 biscuits) 4 tablespoons dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted ½ teaspoon sea or kosher salt cup sugar Directions: Combine sugar, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
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baja fish tacos Prep Time: 10-12 minutes • Cook Time: 14-16 minutes • Serves: 1-2 Ingredients: 1 pound fish of choice, sliced into long 6-8 (8”) corn tortillas strips, about 1 inch wide ¼ cup red onion, sliced thin 2 cups panko breadcrumbs 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 avocado, sliced thin...
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In a small sauté pan, sauté onions and peppers with oil on medium heat for two to three minutes, until the onions are translucent. Prepare tortillas by baking on oven rack for five minutes while fish finishes cooking. Assemble tacos by placing fish and onions and peppers on tortilla. Serve by garnishing with desired amounts of cilantro, lime, avocado, jalapeno, and sour cream.
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