Welcome toThe Cheaters Guide to Thanksgiving.
Allow me to challenge tradition with a modern upgrade to cooking part (or all) of your feast.
Instead of roasting everything in the oven, put some faith in your air fryer.
(That includes main dishes.)
Below are some Thanksgiving classics you’re able to make in the air fryer.
Which air fryer is suited for the job?
Any air fryer can speed up cooking; your only limitation might be size.
For large roasts, you might want to consider a bigger oven like the Cuisinart below.
Many stores sell solo turkey breasts, and a small one of those can fit into an air fryer.
see to it to brine or marinate your meat the night before.
Just be careful lowering casserole dishes in, and especially careful when taking them out.
Where the air fryer really shines for casseroles is achieving crispy or melty toppings, and for reheating.
Itll keep my oven more available and reduce the bake time significantly.
Roasted veggies
I think the best side dishes consist of flavorful, hearty winter vegetables.
The air fryer will absolutely save you with all of your vegetable sides.
Since theyre so important,Ive put my favorites in a separate post here.
Better to give them a space to themselves in your mini convection oven.
If you have a toaster-oven-style air fryer, perfect; you might use the flat baking tray.
Most basket-style air fryers come with a little grate that fits into the bottom.
The rolls can sit on that, but youll get a textured bottom.
Theyre done once puffed and well browned.
Place the bread into the air fryer upside down and cook it for about three minutes at 325F.
Take it out and slice the loaf into smaller serving sizes.
