Baking cornbread in a cast-iron skillet results in the ideal crispy crust enclosing a tender crumb. In this recipe, tender corn kernels provide additional texture. Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven for 5 minutes. Photo: Jerrelle Guy Slowly add 34 cup buttermilk, stirring with a wooden spoon until just combined. The batter should be fairly thick. Carefully remove the preheated skillet from the oven and pour in the batter....
If you want to streamline the dish, use store-bought cornbread. Coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray. Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Stir in scallions and jalapeno. Whisk eggs in a medium bowl until frothy. Add buttermilk and melted butter; whisk until blended. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix with a flexible spatula until well blended....
Side dish or snack? If you think sweet potatoes are just for Thanksgiving, give these spicy wedges a try. Not a fan of cilantro? Photo: Adam Hickman Try basil, parsley or fresh thyme leaves. Ingredients 12teaspoonpaprika 14teaspoonground cumin 14teaspoonground pepper 18teaspoonkosher salt 18teaspoonground coriander 18teaspoongarlic powder 1(9-oz. Toss potato wedges with oil in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with the spice mixture. Place potatoes in air-fryer basket. Cook at 400F until very crispy, about 20 minutes, turning potato wedges over halfway through cooking....
Get crispy, crunchy fries with much less oil than deep frying requires with these air-fried spuds. For the best texture, keep each fry as evenly sized as possible. Try a mandoline to make quick work of equal fries if your knife work could use some help. Cut the unpeeled potatoes lengthwise into 3/8-inch sticks. Place in a large bowl; cover with water and let stand for 30 minutes. Drain well and pat very dry....
Serve with tartar sauce, lemon wedges or your favorite hot sauce and a green salad on the side. This allows air to flow under the catfish fillets while they are baking and prevents them from getting soggy. The foil liner underneath catches crumbs and helps keep the baking sheet clean. Photo: Alexandra Shytsman The egg acts like a glue for the coating mixture, which is combined in a separate shallow dish....
It lends itself perfectly to a wide array of sides and toppings. And it goes with a wide variety of sides. Try it with a peppery arugula salad, creamy potato salad or steamed snappy fresh green beans. Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Keep reading for cooking success tipslike how to ensure the crispiest exterior while keeping the chicken tender and juicy. Set an oven-safe wire rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet....
More good news: this easy vegetarian dinner takes just 35 minutes to make. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan and Italian seasoning in a shallow dish. Whisk egg and water in a separate shallow dish. Place on the wire rack. Lightly coat the ravioli with cooking spray. Bake the ravioli until golden brown and crispy, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and mushrooms; cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes....
These crispy beet fries are tossed in fresh herbs and briny feta cheese. They get nice and crispy on the outside thanks to the air fryer. Mixing up the color of the beets isn’t necessary, but adds a wow factor. Photo: Alexandra Shytsman Cut beets into 1/2-inch-thick sticks; toss in a medium bowl with oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving plate; repeat with remaining beets, if needed. Meanwhile, combine feta, oregano, parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl....
This one-pan chicken recipe may just become your new favorite weeknight dinner. This same cooking method can be used with a ton of different flavor combinations. One favorite is blistered tomato. Photo: Catherine McCurd Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Flip and cook until golden on the other side, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes per side....
Crispy chickpeas star in this easy appetizer. We crisp up protein-packed chickpeas in a skillet and then coat them with earthy, warm spices. Fresh oregano and a drizzle of subtly fruity olive oil add the finishing touch. Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Read on for our expert tips, including how to get the perfect consistency for the whipped feta. Thoroughly pat chickpeas dry; add to the pan....
Pat it dry and dredge it with a bit of flour before sauteing in a hot pan. Pat fish dry with paper towels and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss with flour in a medium bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer to a plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and snow peas to the pan....
Keep reading for our expert tips, including spice substitutions for different flavor profiles. Combine 112 cups panko and 112 tablespoons oil in a shallow dish; toss until coated. Cut 4 cups cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces (about 1-inch). Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Working in 2 to 3 batches, add the cauliflower to the batter; toss until well coated. Dredge the coated cauliflower florets to the panko mixture, pressing to adhere....
This peanut-tofu noodle dish is inspired by chow mein, a Chinese American dish featuring fried noodles. Pan-crisping the noodles here mimics the crunch of the traditional dish, but limits the saturated fat. Cut tofu crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with 3 layers of paper towels. Cover with another 2 to 3 layers of paper towels. Gently press on the tofu to remove excess liquid....
