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Up your kitchen game with these cooking tips from my collection. Here you’ll get information on the uses of various cooking oils, air fryer use, and much more. I share knowledge from personal experience and other credible internet sources.

Browse through to get substitutes for ingredients like the best substitutes for Xanthan Gum, know the best oils for air frying and answer popular cooking questions like—can you put foil in an air fryer, and can you put parchment paper in an air fryer?

close up of zucchini in an air fryer

How To Preheat An Air Fryer (Do You Even Have to?)

Last Updated February 23, 2023. Published February 23, 2023 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

chicken wings sitting on aluminum foil in an air fryer basket

Can You Put Foil in an Air Fryer?

Last Updated March 14, 2022. Published March 14, 2022 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

air fryer crab cakes in the Ninja Foodi with parchment paper

Can You Put Parchment Paper in an Air Fryer?

Last Updated August 26, 2025. Published March 8, 2022 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

Xanthan Gum in a wooden bowl and on a wooden spoon

The Best Substitutes for Xanthan Gum (& How To Use Them)

Last Updated March 17, 2022. Published February 21, 2022 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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The Best Oils for Air Frying: Keep Smoke Down & Nutrients Up

Last Updated February 20, 2022. Published February 16, 2022 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

close up photo of Davinah - the blogger behind Dr. Davinah\'s Eats welcome text that reads, \"I\'m Davinah\" I love great food, simple ingredients, and meals that bring people together. I share easy, kitchen-tested recipes including air fryer and pressure cooker dishes as well as comfort food so you can enjoy the flavors you love without stress even on the busiest days. Whether you are cooking on a budget, eating low carb, or just need dinner on the table in 30 minutes, I got you. Read More

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Blackened Chicken

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Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Sliced skillet blackened chicken ready for salads, bowls, or wraps

Blackened Chicken

Tender, golden lemon garlic chicken thighs served in a bowl

Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

Easy sheet pan chicken dinner with tender potatoes and savory pan juices

Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes

Easy make-ahead chicken salad with grapes served in a croissant

Chicken Salad with Grapes

Juicy Peruvian roasted chicken with crispy skin served with slices of lime

Peruvian Chicken

Cast Iron Skillet Pork Chops Recipe on a plate

The Best Keto Pork Chops Cast Iron Skillet Recipe

frothy Bulletproof Coffee

Keto Bulletproof Coffee (Butter Coffee) Recipe

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Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Italian Sausages

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Keto Marinara Sauce [+VIDEO]

brats sausage on a plate

Air Fryer Brats [+VIDEO]

Oven-baked green beans cooked to tender perfection with cheese

Roasted Green Beans

a bowl of garlic butter rice with chopped chives on top

Garlic Butter Rice

Skillet asparagus with bacon and seasonings for a holiday side

Asparagus with Bacon

Quick cucumber onion salad with rice vinegar and a touch of sweetness

Cucumber Onion Salad

Healthy baked asparagus with crispy tips and cheesy topping

Baked Asparagus

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