Techniques, temperatures, and random notes



Air Fryer foods and times


Spam in Air Fryer Cut can into 4(6?) slices
390°F for 8-10min
400°F for 4-6min
400°F for 10-12min
365°F for 8min

Hamburgers in Air Fryer
Fresh - 370°F 10min or 400°F 8min salt/pepper/onion powder/garlic powder
Frozen - 400°F 10min

Chuck steak in Air Fryer
400°F 10 min

Chicken Nuggets or Chicken Strips in Air Fryer
400°F 10 min

Tri Tip Steak in Air Fryer(cap off a top sirloin) $15.99
400°F 11 min

Breaded Beef Cutlets (thin) in Air Fryer
390°F 9-10min

Thick cut bacon ($7.49) or Sliced Mini Side Bacon $6.99 in Air Fryer
375°F for 10min
390°F for 8min try again
385°F for 8min

Frozen Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer
360°F 10min, flip then 5-8min. Then 2 min extra as needs for cripsness (figuring it out)

Potatoes in Air Fryer
400°F 18-20min

Spring Rolls in Air Fryer
390°F 8-10min

Breakfast sausages in Air Fryer
390°F 8-10min try this one first

Perogies in Air Fryer
400°F 8-10min flip half way, spray with olive oil

Costco hotdogs in Air Fryer (Clay)
400°F 5:30-6:00min


How to cook Perogies in the oven

375°F for 15min in toaster oven, light coating of oil and spice same as you would in air fryer.



How to cook Beef


Remove steaks and roasts from the refridgerator and allow to sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes. This will allow more even cooking of the meat.

Steak
Cook steak on the BBQ, in the oven, or frying to the following temperatures for desired doneness:
120°F (48.8°C) = Rare
130°F (54.4°C) = Medium Rare
140°F (60°C) = Medium
150°F (65.5°C) = Medium Well
160°F (71.1°C) = Well

Roast
Apply rub while waiting. Cook on a rack above a shallow, foil lined pan, fat side up at 350°F for 15-30 minutes per pound. Cook until meat or instant read thermometer reads 135°-140° when inserted into the center.
Remove and let stand for 20 minutes. Temperature will rise another 5°-10° while resting (cover losely in foil).

Next time - try preheat oven to 450°F. After applying rub, place roast (4lb) in a shallow roasting pan fitted with a rack. Roast for 15 minutes, then reduce oven to 325°F. Roast approximately 1 hour for medium doneness (135-140°F).
Remove and let stand for 20 minutes (cover losely in foil). Carve thinly against the grain.

Rub
To taste using: Salt, pepper, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, Cajun, thyme, rosemary, chili powder, ???.
Tested - salt, pepper, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, chili powder. 1 Tsp. of each for 3.5lb roast. Try 1 1/2 Tsp. next time for better coverage.



How to cook Chicken


Cook all chicken until instant read thermometer reads 165°F

Boneless breasts
25 minutes @ 400°F

Pounded breasts
400°F for 12 minutes, then flip for 8 minutes more, or just for 22 minutes.

Boneless thighs
20 minutes @ 425°F

Chicken Wings - raw with marinade
60 minutes @ 375°F

Marinating Chicken
1-2 hours will work for most cuts, boneless or bone in. Bone in thights or wings can be marinated from 1-6 hours.



How to cook Halibut


415°F for 10-15 minutes Panko/Parmesan crust (salt, pepper, parsley, Mrs Dash herb & garlic)



How to cook Ham


Pre-heat oven to 325°F. Place face down, cover with lid or foil. Cook for 12-15min per pound.



How to cook Pork


Cook until at least 145-150°F internal temperature.

Pork Loin
Oven - 425°F for 20-30 minutes.

BBQ - Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F).
Grill the pork over direct medium heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until the outsides are evenly seared and the centers are barely pink.
Cook 15-20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
When internal temperature of the tenderlions is 150°F remove from the grill and let rest 3-5 minutes.



How to cook Potatoes


Baked
Use russets, wash and scrub clean, dry, poke with a fork to release steam, wrap in foil. Can also cut in half and season in the middle (butter, oil, garlic, ???).
Set oven to 400°F and bake 40-60 min until tender inside (squeezable with oven mitt, or fork tender).
Can microwave on high for 5min before wrapping in foil to cut down on oven time.

Oven Roasted
Cut 3-4 potatoes in wedges, mix with 4tbsp olive oil, 2tsp salt, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2tsp italian spices.
Spread one layer thin on foil or parchment lined pan. Sprinkle with 1/2cup of paremesan.
Set oven for 375°F and back for 25-35 min.
Also try adding some cayenne or some dill.



How to cook Rice


Rinse 3-5 times until water is clear.
Soak for 20-30 minutes. Cook according to package instructions. Ie. bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat fot minimun for ~17minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, stir with a fork to fluff.



How to cook Salmon


Rest at room temperature 20+ minutes.
Pre-heat oven to 425°F
Rub with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper or spice of choice, or
Marinate with Teriyaki sauce for up to 1 hour skin side down.
Cook for 4-6 minutes per 1/2" thickness. If 1" thick check after 8 minutes.
Salmon is cooked when it is opaque and flakes with a fork, or is at 145°F internal temperature.
17+ min for a thick Spring slab.


How to cook Bacon in the oven




How to cook Shrimp



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