A Healthier Way To Cook Your Favorite Fried Foods

I know, I know...we are mid way through the year and all; those New Year's resolutions about losing weight, eating healthier, etc., just flew out the window...well, somewhat.  We said we were going to limit the intake of fried foods, we were going to eat more veggies and even start working out; I know - I've been there...EVERY YEAR!

I will speak for myself; I love to cook, especially new dishes that I see on Pinterest - but more importantly, I love to eat!  I love fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, steaks...I'm not very picky.  But some of these foods, when cooked, are just not healthy!  Just look at all that cooking oil and butter that we use when cooking our favorite fried foods.

I could not have been happier, when I received my air fryer.  This little baby can cook just about anything that you would normally fry - or bake- in less time. Here is the air fryer that I love!  The Yongtong 1400W Air Fryer is a healthier way to prepare foods.  I've already made onion rings and homemade potato chips with it and I absolutely LOVE this little gem!  

It is a 3.8QT air fryer that features a Time and Temp control.  What I really love about this air fryer, is that the handle is on the basket part, itself; making it easier to remove the basket.  I can set the time and temp and anytime I need to pull the basket out, to check on my food, the air fryer will stop - and then return to cooking, once you slide the basket back in.

You can cook fried chicken, fish, meatloaf....I can go on and on, but if you check out Pinterest and do a look-up for Air Fryer recipes, you will find a ton of them! I am just so excited and I can't wait to create a LOT of my favorite foods in this! 

Here is a little more info on this awesome Air Fryer:

• COOKING WITH AIR- Powerful rapid hot air frying circulation system gives you an oil-free, healthier alternative to enjoying fried food.
• ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE & BUILT-IN TIMER- Fry, bake, grill, and roast delicious meals with a built-in temperature control (176°F-392°F) and an auto shut-off timer with up to 30 minutes of cooking time.
• DETACHABLE BASKET WITH RACK AND HANDLE- Includes a detachable basket and a grill rack for easy transfer from the fryer to a serving dish; Equipped with a carry handle for easy transportation and storage.
• FAST PERFORMANCE- Fast cooking performance and very short preheating time enables you to prepare a meal for the whole family in record time.
• CLEAN COOKING AREA- Frying basket and frying tray for a quick and easy clean up. Silicone resin non-stick coating.

Another thing that I want to point out...this air fryer is a lot less expensive than the others I've come across.  If you order from Amazon, it is only $55.49 and with FREE SHIPPING!  For such a great capacity air fryer (and I've already used this twice) and for the awesome crispy onion rings that it prepared, without oil, it is DEFINITELY worth the money.  

You can purchase your Yongtong Air Fryer HERE!

Link to Air Fryer -https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XG6WSNJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

***I may have received a complimentary product, free or at a discount, in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.  All opinions, REGARDLESS, are 100% my own and I only recommend products that I have tried and love.

Pig of the Month BBQ Sauces Review

I love to grill and I love trying different varieties of BBQ Sauces.  When it comes to grilling, BBQing or just baking chicken, steaks, ribs, hamburgers and more, you want that perfect sauce that is going to compliment the meats you are cooking. 

I've tried many BBQ sauces, mainly to see if I can get a different taste or flavored sauce to enhance my meats that I grill.  I am honored to have the opportunity, to try, test and review Pig of the Month BBQ Sauces.  Pig of the Month BBQ Sauces can be found on Amazon and on Facebook.  

Pig of the Month BBQ Sauces have been featured on QVC and Good morning America and is loved by many chefs and cooks, including: Rachel Ray, Iron Chef Michael Symon and Paula Deen.  Below, you will see the three sauces that I am reviewing and the qualities and description of each one.

These have their own distinct flavor.  I love them all, but my favorite out of these three will have to be the Key West in a Bottle Spicy Citrus.  YUMMO!

Love Me Tender BBQ Sauce

• Hancrafted family recipe that is all natural and preservative free
• A mild and tangy sauce with a slight spicy kick that is the tastiest BBQ sauce you will ever try!
• 2 time award winner! As seen on QVC and Good Morning America!! Loved by Iron chef Michael Symon, Rachel Ray, Paula Deen and more!
• Perfect with ribs, chicken, and heck - even baked potatoes.
• A great gift idea for that someone who loves to grill out!

Colonel Mustard Tangy Mustard Style BBQ Sauce

• A rich and tangy barbecue sauce that is the perfect complement to ribs, slathered on your roast chicken, or just a smear with your grilled sausages
• All Natural & No Preservatives Added - No Corn Syrup. Gluten Free.
• Winner of 2011 World Mustard Competition and Food and Wine Magazines choice for best mustard based barbeque sauce.
• Paula Deen calls this sauce "delicious...it takes a grilled chicken sandwich to new heights"
• A fun gift idea for any and every mustard lover! Or those waiting to be converted to one!

Key West in a Bottle Spicey Citrus BBQ Sauce

• A bold and spicy sauce that is equally good as a glaze on your salmon as it is making an ordinary chicken sandwhich extraordinary.
• All natural and no preservatives added - No corn syrup. Gluten Free.
• 3 time Award Winning Sauce -- "The Most Unique and Finger Licking Sauce You Will Ever Try", as said by Rachel Ray
• Truly a barbecue sauce like none you have ever tried!
• Perfect gift for the foodie in your life

You can try your own flavors of Pig of the Month BBQ Sauces by visiting them on Amazon. Pig of the Month has other flavors as well.  Check them all out at Amazon.

ALSO...DON'T FORGET TO VISIT PIG OF THE MONTH ON FACEBOOK!  Show them support and connect with them.

***I received the following products, free, in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own.