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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?

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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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Ground chicken burger recipe styled with fresh toppings and sauce

Ground Chicken Burgers

Loaded BBQ chicken nachos with guacamole and fresh cilantro

BBQ Chicken Nachos

Dill pickle chicken salad recipe served as a croissant sandwich

Chicken Salad with Dill Pickles

Shredded chicken Mexican casserole topped with chips and baked until golden

Mexican Chicken Casserole

Oven baked drumsticks with smoky barbecue seasoning and sauce

BBQ Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Shredded chicken tacos baked until tortillas are golden and crisp

Baked Chicken Tacos

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keto coleslaw in a bowl with a fork

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crispy air fryer whole chicken wings and sauce on a plate

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Chicken Wings

close up shot of marinated chicken in a plate

Marinated Chicken Wings

two air fryer salmon filets on a plate topped with garlic butter

Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

lemon pepper wings on a plate with a slice of lemon

Crispy Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe [+Video]

close up of Ninja Foodi air fryer steak on a plate with air fryer asparagus

Air Fryer Steak [+Video]

a close-up of hard boiled eggs on a plate topped with chives and everything bagel seasoning

Easy Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs (Ninja)

air fryer bbq chicken thighs in the Ninja Foodi air fryer

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs

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Ground chicken burger recipe styled with fresh toppings and sauce

Ground Chicken Burgers

Loaded BBQ chicken nachos with guacamole and fresh cilantro

BBQ Chicken Nachos

Dill pickle chicken salad recipe served as a croissant sandwich

Chicken Salad with Dill Pickles

Shredded chicken Mexican casserole topped with chips and baked until golden

Mexican Chicken Casserole

Oven baked drumsticks with smoky barbecue seasoning and sauce

BBQ Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Juicy seasoned air fryer chicken breasts sliced on a plate with a squeeze of lemon.

Air Fryer Chicken Breasts [+VIDEO]

overhead photo of a bowl of tomato soup

Creamy Keto Tomato Soup Recipe

Mushroom Risotto on a large plate

Creamy Cauliflower Mushroom Risotto Recipe

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Keto Cornbread Recipe [+VIDEO]

close-up of kielbasa on a plate

Air Fryer Kielbasa [+VIDEO]

Street corn pasta salad with fresh cilantro and spicy jalapeño

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Canned green beans cooked with garlic, butter, and salt on a plate

Canned Green Beans

Sautéed spinach served as a quick side for dinner

Sautéed Spinach

Simple green beans with bacon and seasonings for holiday meals

Green Beans with Bacon

Oven-baked green beans cooked to tender perfection with cheese

Roasted Green Beans

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