Crispy, crunchy, spicy and oh-so-delicious, these air fryer fried chicken presents themselves with all the glory of a classic crispy fried chicken but without the guilt of deep frying in loads of oil!
I can’t explain how happy I was when these crispy fried chicken came out of my air fryer for the very first time!
I was literally holding my breath and praying to the Air Frying God for churning out perfectly crispy chicken so that I can finally restart to enjoy this favorite chicken of mine without that load of guilt!
Thankfully my prayer was answered and I got a basket of freakingly unbelievable crispy air fryer fried chicken which are super crispy on the outside and juicy & succulent inside!
After I took my first bite, I simply stood there speechless looking at the crispy chicken in my hand and wondering which evil force had stopped me from trying this crazy delicious air fryer fried chicken until now?
What is Air Fryer Fried Chicken?
To put it simply, air fryer fried chicken is your same addictive takeaway style crispy fried chicken but instead of being deep fried in loads of oil, it is air fried with just sprays of oil!
But if you are worried that these air fryer fried chicken will not come out as addictive and as crunchy as the deep fried alternative, you are utterly mistaken my friend!
I insist you try making these crispy fried chicken in your air fryer as soon as you can and I can guarantee that you will come back here to thank me!
After going through many recipes of how to make crispy fried chicken in an air fryer, this recipe of air fryer fried chicken from Gimme Delicious struck the right chord with me.
I made these first to see if they really come out that crispy which sweeps us off our feet with their crazy crunch without being dry or chewy inside.
And you know what the outcome was if you have read this blog from the top! So, this recipe of air fryer fried chicken is a keeper which you can enjoy as a high protein meal, but occasionally!
We are going through a history where the world is witnessing a pandemic episode of Covid-19. As the world reels in the #StayAtHome concept lots of new ideas are popping up on internet to keep oneself busy and sane. One of them being Baking YES... Baking Breads, Cakes, Muffins, Brownies, Pastries is at its peak and is being enjoyed thoroughly across the globe as we silently fight against the Virus and pray that it dies down.
Irish Soda Bread
I venture into baking once in a while. This time it was so tempting for me to just not to ignore the call of baking a bread. But sigh!! I had to be patient as I did not have yeast in my pantry. Going to grocery stores at the drop of the hat is a big NO NO now, to add to it I kept forgetting to add that ingredient on my list of next home delivered order.
So I was left with no option but to look for something that used no Yeast. Something that was quick, simple and no fermentation recipe for my bread as I craved to make one!
And voila came across Irish Soda Bread in a 5 year old magazine which I was browsing while having my tea. As befitting many of the best breads in the world – Irish Soda Bread is a traditional Irish speciality- it was made with only the most basic of ingredients: flour, baking soda (used as a leavening agent instead of yeast), soured milk to moisten and activate the soda, and salt. Irish Soda bread remains an international favorite. Before baking, a cross was cut on the top with a knife, to ward off the devil and protect the household. Something about it, when you mark that X just before the bread goes in the oven, makes you smile and you know it will come out right :)
You are going to love it I promise.
Made this in like 50 mins [included baking time] and it was ready to be relished with your butter/jam/marmalade.....
Here goes the recipe:
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup +2 tbsp - all purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 tbsp regular rolled oats
1/2 tsp baking pwd
3/4 tsp baking soda ( preferably fresh)
3/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp cold u salted butter cut in small cubes
3 tbsp honey
1 1/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 tsp orange zest ( optional)
1/2 cup nuts or dried currents or cranberry
Preparation:
Take all dry ingredients in 1 bowl and mix it with cold butter. Keep mixing the flour with butter till all cubes crumbles n become one with the flour ( you can flatten the butter with a spatula or use hands as you mix the butter with flour)
Then in another bowl take egg, honey, buttermilk and whisk till everything comes together. Add nuts, zest and give a stir.
Pour this mix into dry flour ingredients. Bring everything together with a spoon.
On a parchment paper transfer the dough n knead it gently (sprinkle flour on top if needed) should be soft and little sticky.
Give the dough any size you want like rectangle or round or square. Then with a knife make X sign on the loaf.
Bake it on 350F/180C for 40-45 min ... Let it cool down before u slice and enjoy this beautiful loaf of bread.
Buttermilk, or chaas or chhachh in Hindi, is a very common drink in most Indian households, mainly during summers due to its digestive properties and helps to keep the body cool. This refreshing yogurt drink is a perfect blend of yogurt and spices like cumin powder, hing, ginger, green chilies, and salt to enhance its taste and healing properties that turns out to be an ideal summer cooler, that can be consumed every day, either by itself or after a meal to aid digestion and treat stomach ailments.
Buttermilk can be enjoyed plain just with roasted cumin powder and salt. Adding spices and fresh herbs makes the most refreshing, tasty summer drink, called masala chaas/buttermilk. Traditional Chaas is made with herbs like mint and coriander leaves. I wanted to give this traditional chaas a twist by adding in the most commonly used herb, which you would have not thought of its addition with buttermilk, apart from pestos and pastas. Yes! Basil and buttermilk would make an awesome combination. A soothing flavor of basil in buttermilk is definitely a drink to relish.
Basil is a flavorful, leafy green herb that is most widely known and grown herbs in the world. It’s a member of the mint family, and many different varieties exist. Sweet basil is the most common, others include Lemon basil, Cinnamon basil, Lettuce basil, and Thai basil. This Chaas recipe is made using sweet basil.
Sweet basil is a light green color with a rounded cup-shaped leaf, very popular in pestos, salads, and marinades, as it has a milder taste and aroma compared to the Tulsi leaves. This aromatic herb is not only popular in food seasonings but also used in herbal teas and supplements which may provide a range of health benefits. Basil is easy to grow, grows well outdoors in the summer. Homegrown Fresh basil leaves are always handy to use in your cooking.
Beat the summer heat with this refreshing basil-yogurt drink.
Did I miss to tell you about one more special addition to this Chaas? Its addition of black salt. Black Salt or Kala Namak is a popular cooling spice from India and is used as a laxative and digestive aid. Black salt is often added to drinks or salads or chats recipes. Just a pinch of black salt under the tongue is believed to be very helpful in treating nausea. It has a slightly sour flavor, so the addition of black salt to any drink would make it so refreshingly good. The drink would get an add-on health benefit with black salt.
The addition of basil leaves to buttermilk, not only adds a unique flavor to buttermilk also with loads of added on health benefits. You will definitely love this basil flavored buttermilk, do give a try!!
Basil Chaas | ಮಸಾಲ ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ | Indian Summer Drink Recipe | Spiced Buttermilk with Basil
Chaas, an Indian traditional Buttermilk drink with a perfect blend of yogurt and spices turns out to be an ideal summer cooler. This refreshing yogurt drink would be the best home remedies to reduce body heat and aid digestion. Here is a unique way of making chaas using basil leaves, to make it even more flavorful and healthier.
Ready to slurp the goodness!?!
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Basil, Buttermilk
Prep Time 5minutes
Servings 2
Author KaviRuchi
Equipment
Hand Blender
Ingredients
1cupCurd/Yogurt/Dahichilled
1CupWaterchilled
½Green Chili
½Garlic(clove)-optional
½inchGinger/Adrak
½tspSaltBlack Salt/Kala Namak
¼tspHing/Asafoetida
¼tsproasted Cumin/Jeera Powder
6-8Basil Leaves
Instructions
In a blender jar, add in basil leaves(rinsed), cumin powder, hing, salt, ginger, garlic, green chili along with little curd, blend until smooth.
Next, add the remaining curd and chilled water, blend again until smooth and frothy.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator to serve later. Enjoy Chaas after a meal to aid digestion.
A perfect summer Cooler!! BEAT the HEAT !!! with Basil Chaas..
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Notes
Mint leaves can be used in place of basil leaves if basil is not available.
You can add basil fresh, dried or frozen — though fresh basil has the best flavor.
While adding fresh basil, take only the leaves — not the stem.
If fresh basil is not available but you only have dried, use just 1/3 of the measurement, as dried is more concentrated.
To make it tastier, add 2 Tbsp finely chopped red onion before serving.
Add Black Salt for added on health benefit. If unavailable, regular salt will do.
Adding garlic is purely optional.
Add more or less of green chili as per spice level required.
If you are looking for more cooling beverages for this summer do check…
masala buttermilk recipe also know as masala chaas recipe. masala buttermilk recipe is a healthy refreshing summer coolant and the most easy summer drink. masala buttermilk recipe will make a perfect summer drink to cool down your body.
Ingredients masala buttermilk recipe:
Lightly sour curd – 1 cup
Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
Green chilli – 2 no’s
Cumin seeds – ½ spoon
Ginger – small piece
Water – ¼ cup water
Salt to taste
Steps to prepare masala butter milk:
Take a mixer grinder add lightly sour curd (without milk cream) and water grind well for 1 minute.
Now take a serving glass and add one glass of butter milk, required salt then mix well.
Next take a mortar and pestle at first and then add green chilli crushed well put in to butter milk.
Now add cumin seeds then crushed well and add in to masala butter milk and mix well.
Next add ginger and crushed well then put it in to butter milk.
At last tear some curry leaves and put in to butter milk then check salt, if less means add and mixed well.
Healthy and spicy masala butter milk is ready to drink.
Tips:
Here i am used lightly sour curd, you can also use fresh curd without cream.
This is a special south Indian butter milk often prepare in summer time to reduce heat in body.
Some people like butter milk with salt only, no need add any masala items.
If you add curd with cream in blender means butter will come and it will destroy the real taste, so avoid adding curd with cream.
You can also add ice cubes instead of water or else at the time of serving Indian Spiced Buttermilk.
Masala Chaas is a delicious combination of curd, water and masala which you can serve in summers with your meals.
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