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5 seasonal recipes with our air fryers

With the arrival of March, seasonal ingredients invite us to experiment in the kitchen and create fresh and delicious dishes. What better way to take advantage of them than with a Mellerware air fryer? These ingenious machines allow you to enjoy your favorite meals with less oil, making them the perfect ally for healthy and tasty cooking. In this blog, we present four original recipes that you can prepare with seasonal ingredients and your Mellerware air fryer. Get ready to delight your palate!

1. Crispy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus: Asparagus is one of the star ingredients of March, and what better way to enjoy it than with a crunchy touch of bacon. For this recipe, you will need:

  • Fresh asparagus
  • Bacon slices
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Wrap each asparagus with a slice of bacon.
  2. Place the wrapped asparagus into the basket of your Mellerware Air Fryer, making sure they are not packed too tightly.
  3. Cook at 180°C for 10-12 minutes, or until the bacon is golden and crispy.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

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2. Crispy Shrimp with Mango Salsa: Fresh shrimp are a seasonal delight that you can enjoy in many ways. In this recipe, we are going to prepare them crispy and accompanied by a delicious mango salsa. The ingredients you will need are:

  • Fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Breadcrumbs
  • beaten egg
  • Ripe mango, peeled and cut into pieces
  • Lemon juice
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Dip the shrimp in beaten egg and then in breadcrumbs, making sure to coat them completely.
  2. Place the shrimp in the Mellerware Air Fryer Basket and cook at 200°C for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the mango salsa by blending the mango chunks, lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro, salt and pepper in a blender until smooth.
  4. Serve the crispy shrimp with the mango salsa and enjoy this explosion of tropical flavors.

3. BBQ Chicken Wings: Chicken wings are a classic that never goes out of style, and in March you can take advantage of the warmer days to enjoy them outdoors. This BBQ chicken wings recipe is perfect for cooking in your Mellerware air fryer. The ingredients you will need are:

  • Chicken wings
  • Barbecue sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Season the chicken wings with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Place the wings in the Mellerware Air Fryer Basket and cook at 180°C for 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
  3. Once the wings are cooked, brush them generously with barbecue sauce and return them to the air fryer for 5 more minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized and sticky.
  4. Serve the BBQ chicken wings with your favorite sides and enjoy a barbecue-worthy feast.

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4. Crispy Kale Chips: Kale is another seasonal ingredient that can't be missing from your kitchen in March. These crispy kale chips are a healthy alternative to traditional potato chips and are super easy to prepare in your Mellerware air fryer. The ingredients you'll need are:

  • Kale leaves
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Wash and dry the kale leaves well, making sure they are completely dry to achieve a crunchy texture.
  2. Tear the kale leaves into small pieces and discard the stems.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the kale leaves with a little olive oil, making sure they are well coated.
  4. Place the kale leaves in the Mellerware Air Fryer Basket in a single layer and cook at 150°C for 5-7 minutes, or until crisp but not burnt.
  5. Remove the crispy kale chips from the air fryer, season with salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy as a healthy appetizer or as a side dish for your main dishes.

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5. Fried Calamari with Lemon Aioli: Calamari is a seafood delicacy that is at its best in March, so why not make the most of it in a crunchy and tasty recipe? In this recipe, we are going to prepare fried calamari accompanied by a light lemon aioli. The ingredients you will need are:

  • Fresh squid, cleaned and cut into rings
  • Flour for coating
  • Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • beaten egg
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon
  • Garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Make the lemon aioli by mixing 1 cup mayonnaise with the juice of half a lemon, lemon zest and 1 minced garlic clove. Mix well and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
  2. Prepare three plates: one with flour, another with beaten egg and the third with panko.
  3. Season the squid rings with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Dredge each squid ring first in the flour, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the panko, making sure to coat it completely with each pass.
  5. Place the breaded calamari in the Mellerware Air Fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not packed too tightly.
  6. Drizzle the squid with a little olive oil and cook at 200°C for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
  7. Meanwhile, prepare the lemon aioli by squeezing the juice from half a lemon and grating the lemon peel.
  8. Once the calamari is cooked, serve it hot with lemon slices and the fresh lemon aioli for dipping. Enjoy this delicious combination of marine flavors with a citrus twist!

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With these four original recipes, you've discovered how to make the most of March's seasonal ingredients with your Mellerware air fryer. Whether you're looking for healthy, crispy, or flavor-packed options, these recipes are sure to satisfy all your culinary cravings. What are you waiting for? Put on your apron and start cooking! And don't forget that a Mellerware air fryer is the perfect companion to take your culinary creations to the next level.