Bonnie Matthews

“Falafel Kebabs This recipe easily transforms into patties for making pita sandwiches. Cook them in the fry basket until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Serve the falafel with tzatziki sauce. MAKES ABOUT 12 FALAFEL Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 handful flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped ¼ small red onion, chopped ½ teaspoon garlic powder Pantry items: Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Olive oil 4 skewers (see Note) Multi-purpose skewer rack Directions: Preheat the fryer to 360°F for 5 minutes. In a food processor, pulse together the chickpeas, parsley, onion, garlic powder, a large pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper. With the motor running, add olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time (up to 4 tablespoons), until the mixture becomes the consistency of crunchy peanut butter. Spoon out about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into a ball (wet your hands, if necessary, to prevent sticking). Set on a plate, and repeat until all the mixture has all been used. Thread 3 falafel on each skewer. Set the skewers on the rack (put 3 on the rack and 1 directly on the fry basket beneath, if your rack has space for only 3 skewers). Cook for 10 minutes. Rotate the skewers and cook until the falafel begin to brown, 5 minutes more.”
― Bonnie Matthews, The Healthy 5-Ingredient Air Fryer Cookbook: 70 Easy Recipes to Bake, Fry, or Roast Your Favorite Foods

“Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burgers This crowd-pleaser is sure to gain you some new fans. Double or triple the recipe and use in your weekly meal prep. (They freeze well, too! Fully thaw in the fridge then pop in the air fryer to cook.) Serve on whole wheat buns with lettuce, thick-cut tomato, and avocado. Top with a healthier Sriracha mayo using equal parts Greek yogurt and mayo, adding a little Sriracha to taste. MAKES 4 BURGERS Ingredients: 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato 1 cup cooked brown rice ¾ cup rinsed-and-drained canned black beans (about ½ the can) 2 tablespoons taco seasoning Pantry items: Cooking spray Directions: Preheat the air fryer to 360°F for 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix together the sweet potato, rice, beans, and taco seasoning until well combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into patties, about 4 inches wide. Lightly coat with cooking spray and place 2 patties in the fry basket. Cook for 7 minutes. Flip and cook until firm to the touch and browned, 5–7 minutes more. Repeat for the remaining 2 patties.”
― Bonnie Matthews, The Healthy 5-Ingredient Air Fryer Cookbook: 70 Easy Recipes to Bake, Fry, or Roast Your Favorite Foods