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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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Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks

Smoky chipotle chicken pieces layered over a bed of rice and vegetables

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Buffalo Chicken Wrap

buffalo chicken tacos with a side of spicy hot sauce

Buffalo Chicken Tacos

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air fryer bbq chicken thighs in the Ninja Foodi air fryer

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lemon pepper wings on a plate with a slice of lemon

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

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

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Homemade buffalo chicken bowl layered with rice, veggies, and melted cheese

Buffalo Chicken Bowls

Oven-baked chicken drumsticks with crispy tips and tender, juicy meat inside

Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Crispy chicken drumsticks coated in thick honey garlic sauce

Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks

Smoky chipotle chicken pieces layered over a bed of rice and vegetables

Chipotle Chicken Recipe

buffalo chicken wraps with fresh celery, dipping sauce, and extra blue cheese

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Cauliflower Rice Pilaf with slices of lemon on top

Buttery Cauliflower Rice Pilaf Recipe

air fryer frozen Brussels sprouts in a white bowl

Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts

a plate of air fryer Italian sausage and peppers

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Italian Sausages

keto coleslaw in a bowl with a fork

Best Keto Coleslaw Recipe [+VIDEO]

Cast Iron Grilled Chicken on a plate

Easy Cast Iron Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Lime Sauce

a close-up photo of keto creamed spinach in a pot

Keto Creamed Spinach Recipe [+VIDEO]

Cranberry Sauce on a white bowl

Keto Cranberry Sauce

close up of gluten free keto green bean casserole recipe after cooking with a spoon

Keto Green Bean Casserole [+VIDEO]

close-up of a plate of radishes cooked in the Ninja Foodi air fryer

Air Fryer Radishes

ninja air fryer broccoli on a plate with lemon slices

Ninja Air Fryer Broccoli [+VIDEO]

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