#Recipes Archives - Garlic & Olive Oil Veins

Salmon Fried Rice Bowl

I don’t know about you, but I love making bowl for dinner lately. You can add any protein, veggie or starch of choice! They are quick to put together, easy for meal prep and a perfect balance of nutrients.

This Salmon Fried Rice Bowl was made with very quick ingredients . I actually used a frozen blend fried rice and spiced it up. I know some people aren’t for the frozen veggies or canned items that are a short cut but life gets busy and it’s good to have a these items in the freezer for those quick and healthy meals.

Salmon Fried Rice Bowl

Ingredients:

Rice:
1 small yellow onion, diced
6 mini colored peppers, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
16 oz bag frozen fried rice
2-3 eggs
1-2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado cooking spray
1-2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
sprinkle pepper

Salmon:
1lb salmon, cut into bite size pieces (try and cut around same size for even cooking)
1 tablespoon of olive oil or avocado spray
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Sprinkle salt & pepper

Toppings:
Avocado, sliced
Fresh jalapeño, sliced
green onion, sliced
sriracha

Directions: Heat a medium skillet on high heat. Pre-heat air fryer for 4 minutes. In a medium bowl add in the salmon pieces, oil and seasoning. Mix well to make sure salmon is evenly coded. Add the salmon to air fryer pan or basket. Cook at 400° for 8-10 minutes flipping halfway through. (Note: Cooking time will vary based on air fryer and sizes of salmon pieces)

In the heated skillet add the olive oil and let heat for a minute. Next add in the onion, peppers and garlic and cook 2-3 minutes until it becomes fragrant. Add in the frozen fried rice next and cook 3-4 minutes. Mixing often to avoid sticking. Season the mixture with seasoning (add other flavors if you’d like) and drizzle in soy sauce and let cook another few minutes. Make a well in the middle of the rice, add in the eggs and scramble. Let cook 1-2 minutes and then mix all the rice together.

To assemble the bowl add the fried rice to the bottom and top with the salmon bites. Add your desired toppings. I used avocado, green onion, jalapeño and sriracha. Enjoy!

April 2, 2023April 2, 2023

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Air Fryer Oreos

I’m still loving my air fryer! It was probably one of the best items I’ve purchased recently. I love kitchen items, obviously! But this gadget is awesome! I decided to give Oreos a try in the air fryer. I personally don’t like the idea of the ones with crescent dough. I feel like it would be a little on the doughy side for me. I made mine with pancake mix and I loved the way they came out. Do they taste like a fried Oreo you get a carnival or state fair… probably not. BUT these are delicious nonetheless! If you are looking for a “fried” treat with no guilt this is it! Give them a try and let me know what you think!

Air Fryer Oreos

Ingredients:
1/2 cup complete pancake mix
1/3 cup water
10 Oreos (or other chocolate sandwich cookes)
cooking spray
powder sugar, to taste

Directions: Preheat air fryer. (Mine preheats at 400 for 4 minutes) In a small bowl mix together pancake mix and water until combined. If the mix seems to wet you can add more pancake mix. You want it to be thicker and not to runny. Spray the air fryer rack with cooking spray. Dip the cookie in the pancake mix and make sure it’s fully covered. Lay on the air fryer rack. Complete with all Oreos and make sure they are not touching. Place in the air fryer and cook at 400 for about 7-8 minutes flipping halfway through. Remove from air fryer and sprinkle with powder sugar. You can use parchment paper for a smoother bottom! I just put on the rack vs using the parchment paper.

August 14, 2021August 14, 2021

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Air Fryer London Broil

I love my air fryer. I’ve been experimenting with all different recipes. One I’ve done a few times already is London Broil. London Broil roast is like a big lean steak, that’s how I see it. It’s got very little fat. It’s usually about 12 inches long and 2 inches thick. When it’s cooked properly it can come out delicious. It’s a great lean protein. It’s perfect on it’s own, or used in a salad, quesadilla, tacos you name it!

The meat can get a little tough, so you want to try and cook it to a lower temperature and then watch it from there. Give this London Broil a try and you won’t regret it!

Air Fryer London Broil

Ingredients:
1 London broil, 2 lbs
1 T olive oil
1 t garlic powder
1 t onion powder
1 t steak seasoning
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper

Directions: Preheat air fryer at 400°. Rub the London broil with the oil and season with above seasonings on both sides. Add the London broil to the Air Fryer rack or basket. (Note: I have an air fryer oven with a rack.)

Cook the mean at 400° for 13-15 minutes flipping half way. Check the temp with an instant read thermometer. 135° for medium rare and 145° for medium to well. Let the mean rest at least 5-7 minutes before slicing. Serve with horseradish sauce if you’d like and your favorite sides. Great for leftovers!

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March 13, 2021March 13, 2021

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Corn Casserole Muffins (Air Fryer)

I love to experiment with side dish recipes. These air fryer corn casserole muffins are a healthier and individual alternative to my original corn casserole. These have no butter at all and are made with less of each ingredient. They are delicious and tender. I actually served with chili and it was a perfect side dish.

Give these a try!

Corn Casserole Muffins

Ingredients:
3/4 cup Jiff corn muffin mix
6 T light sour cream
1 egg
15 oz canned corn
3/4 cup + 2 T canned creamed corn

Directions: In a medium bowl mix all the above ingredients till fully incorporated. Evenly add the mixture to 10 silicone cupcake liners. Preheat the air fryer, (mine preheats 400° for 4 minutes.) Add the cupcake liners to the basket or rack and cook at 330° for 15-17 minutes. Using a toothpick or knife, check a muffin to see if it comes out clean. If so, remove from the oven and let rest a few minutes, if the knife isn’t clean place back in the air fryer a few minutes. Enjoy.

Note: I use an air fryer oven. All air fryers are different. This cook temp/time may need to be adjusted to your specific air fryer. Cook time and temp is always trial and error with air fryers. You should check the muffins prior to the 15 minute mark. Maybe at the 10 minute mark.

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021

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Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

I’m obsessed with my new air fryer! I’ve had it since before the holidays and I honestly can’t get enough. I’ve been trying out so many delicious recipes. This recipe was one that surprised me! French toast sticks! Super simple, yet the flavors were awesome. Personally, I feel like it’s much easier than in a pan, and let’s be honest that’s pretty easy too.

Try this recipe if you want a quick breakfast. Keep in mind, every air fryer is different. The cook time and temperatures will vary.

Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

Ingredients:
8 slices of white bread or Texas toast
4 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 t vanilla extract
cinnamon, sprinkle (optional)

To serve:
favorite syrup
powdered sugar

Directions: In a bowl add in the milk, eggs and vanilla and whisk well together. Cut the slices of bread into thirds. Spray the air fryer rack or basket with cooking spray. Dip each stick into the egg mixture quickly on both sides. Remove from the egg mixture and place directly on the rack or in the basket. Complete with all break sticks. Sprinkle each stick on both sides with cinnamon, if desired. Preheat the air fryer. Add the rack or basket into the air fryer and cook at 350° for about 7-8 minutes flipping half way through. Cook until crispy. Remove from air fryer and sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with syrup.

Notes: You can add regular sugar to the bread as well as the cinnamon. Personally I use the cinnamon and then powdered sugar. You can do whatever you like. I like mine on the crispier side as they are better to dip.

January 6, 2021

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Smothered Mushroom Pork Chops

These smothered pork chops are a delicious and quick week night dinner. I enjoy pork dishes but sometimes I need to spice it up a bite. This dish does it. I put together one night and luckily I took pictures along the way because it came out delicious. Give it a try! Yum!

Smothered Mushrooms Pork Chops

Ingredients:

6 boneless pork chops, (about 1/2 inch thickness)
2 T olive oil
16 oz sliced mushrooms
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups of half and half (or heavy cream)
3 T whipped cream cheese
2 T Worcestershire
1/4 cup Romano cheese, finely grated
2 t rosemary
salt (more for seasoning pork)
pepper (more for seasoning pork)
chives, optional

Directions: Heat a large sauté pan on high heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper generously on both sides. Add in 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan and let heat 1-2 minutes. Next sear pork chops on both sides till you get a golden color. About 2-3 minutes per sides. Cook in batches if needed. Once pork chops are browned, remove from the pan and set aside.

Next add in the last of the olive oil. Let heat. Then add in the mushrooms, garlic and onion and let cook until tender. Cook the mushrooms until most of liquid cooks out. Season with salt and pepper. Add in the Worcestershire.

Once veggies are tender, pour in cream and let simmer 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Next add in the cream cheese and continuously stir till the cream cheese melts. Mix in the Romano cheese and season the sauce with rosemary and salt and pepper to taste.