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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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Hot honey fried chicken sandwich with crunchy coating and tender chicken

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Fresh honey mustard chicken salad with creamy dressing and vegetables

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Chicken tacos ground chicken cooked with spices and tomato paste

Ground Chicken Tacos

Skillet chicken pot pie recipe with flaky pie crust topping

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Shredded chicken in Dutch oven seared and slow braised in butter

Dutch Oven Shredded Chicken

Cheesy shredded chicken quesadilla with sautéed peppers on a serving plate

Shredded Chicken Quesadilla

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

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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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close up shot of marinated chicken in a plate

Marinated Chicken Wings

keto coleslaw in a bowl with a fork

Best Keto Coleslaw Recipe [+VIDEO]

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

Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

air fryer bbq chicken thighs in the Ninja Foodi air fryer

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs

crispy air fryer whole chicken wings and sauce on a plate

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Chicken Wings

lemon pepper wings on a plate with a slice of lemon

Crispy Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe [+Video]

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Hot honey fried chicken sandwich with crunchy coating and tender chicken

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Fresh honey mustard chicken salad with creamy dressing and vegetables

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Chicken tacos ground chicken cooked with spices and tomato paste

Ground Chicken Tacos

Skillet chicken pot pie recipe with flaky pie crust topping

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Shredded chicken in Dutch oven seared and slow braised in butter

Dutch Oven Shredded Chicken

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

Air Fryer Steak [+Video]

close up of three chicken thighs cooked in the Ninja Foodi air fryer

Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

crispy skin salmon on a plate with a side salad and a wedge of lemon

Crispy Skin Salmon Recipe (Cast Iron)

Bowl of Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs – Low-carb and delicious

Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp & Broccoli (15-Minute Meal)

Creamy sweet potato casserole baked with fluffy marshmallows on top

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Vinegar based coleslaw with crisp vegetables and a sweet tangy dressing

Vinegar Coleslaw Recipe

Homemade candied yams with a rich buttery cinnamon-orange syrup

Southern Candied Yams

Homemade French fries in the air fryer oven cooked until crisp and golden

Homemade French Fries in the Air Fryer

Lemon orzo pasta recipe cooked until creamy and smooth

Lemon Orzo Pasta

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