Going a healthy direction for the new year ? Take a look at these crave-worthy, easy air fryer recipes for beginners. Conveniently enjoy healthy recipes that are juicy on the inside, with the perfect texture of crispy on the outside!

Easy Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners

Christmas 2017, I jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon and used it maybe twice in two years. It is a great appliance, I just find myself loving the slow cook of the Crock-pot. This past Christmas, I had every intention to jump on the air fryer bandwagon, but as  a family of seven, I could not find a good deal on a fryer big enough for our family (if you are a large family, PLEASE let me know the air fryer that is best for a family this large!) So despite my cart still holding my air fryer, I began to get together some easy recipes for our family – after all a girl can dream – isn’t that what Pinterest is for?

Easy Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners

There were so many recipes I was excited about that were easy and great for beginners. Did you know you can make pizza in the air fryer. Salmon also looks like a winner with just the right amount of seasoning. I was so inspired by a food blogger who even made eggplant dip? How great would it be to place eggplant dip with veggies on your kitchen island, you know the kids would often walk by and grab a healthy bite – at least mine would! I also was inspired by the chicken nuggets, the air-fried Brussels sprouts and so much more!

Enjoy all these recipes and let me know your family’s favorite!

Go healthy and convenient with this Paleo and Whole30 friendly shrimp recipe. Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp are golden brown and delicious! Crispy, healthy, and so quick! | Real Food with Jessica

My family would eat these up. Sliced okra coated in spices and fried until crunchy. Yes, please! | Piping Pot Curry

We would pop this recipe like popcorn.  Air Fryer Roasted cauliflower is seasoned with lemon juice & sumac spice.  This easy side dish will have everyone asking for seconds. | Cadry’s Kitchen

You can make pizza in the air fyer – who knew? This Pepperoni Air Fryer Pizza is a quick and easy recipe with a crispy crust that is perfect for weeknight dinners. Only ten minutes too! | Stay Snatched

Did you know you can put a whole chicken in the air fryer? This Rotisserie Air Fryer Chicken in cooked under an hour! Doesn’t it look juicy and delicious? | Amy in the Kitchen

Skip giving frozen nuggets made from who knows what to your kids, why not make this homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets instead?!  We are sold! | Garnished Plate

This is one of our favorite sides, typically made in the oven. These Low Carb Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are perfectly tender veggies on the inside and crispy on the outside. | Low Carb with Jennifer

We need to try these! These air fried squash rings are a healthy alternative to potato fries or onion rings! They’re dairy free, gluten free and paleo friendly! | Mitten Dietitian

Grave the benefits of fish? Try Air Fryer Baked Salmon. We’re still overwhelmed at how quickly and perfect salmon can cook in the air fryer! | White on Rice Couple

No guilt over this breakfast. Homemade Cajun breakfast sausage cooked in an air fryer is perfect for a healthy paleo and gluten free breakfast or brunch for your crew. | Cotter Crunch

Yes, it’s possible to get super crispy fried chicken wings without frying them! Best of all, no flour cover these wings! | Dine Like Shay

Hello flavor! Enjoy these air fryer Sweet Potato Cauliflower Patties with cilantro ranch flavoring. I want to pick up that fork and take a bite! | Cotter Crunch

You can even make eggplant dip in the air fryer. How much would you family scarf up this air fryer after school snack? | Cadry’s Kitchen

These Asian Chicken Nuggets are paleo friendly and low carb. The air fryer makes this family-friendly whole30 recipe so crispy! | Food Faith and Fitness

This will be a go to easy recipe for your side dishes – Sweet Potato Hash. It is Whole 30 and Paleo friendly. Only uses five ingredients. | Stay Snatched

Making mashed potatoes? Don’t let those potato peels go to waste! Air fry them instead. These crisp & salty peels are the perfect snack. Pass the Ketchup please! | Cadry’s Kitchen

These air fried raviolis are the best appetizer or dinner entree! With Parmesan, breadcrumbs & delicious herbs, these easy ravioli bites and so crispy. | Love and Risotto

So quick, easy, healthy & a little bit addicting chickpeas. I could eat these by the handful. | Vegan Huggs

Another breakfast option. Crispy Air Fryer Bacon is a healthier version of everyone’s crave-worthy morning snack. It turns out perfectly crispy always. | Recipes from My Pantry

Ready for a salad? Make your own croutons in the air fryer! Full of flavor, only 20 minutes and made with six simple ingredient! They’re great on soups or salads! | Plant Power Couple

Check out these Whole30 Recipes for Beginners. Pin to Pinterest.

Also get familiar with your Instant Pot and these Instant Pot Dinner Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

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The best Copycat Panera Recipes for those craving your favorite restaurant meal. Tasty and easy soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, dressings and more!

The Best Copycat Panera Recipes

We used to go out to eat a lot more. As a family of four, I felt I could barely tackle taking kids into a restaurant. One of our favorite spots was Panera Bread Company. In fact, my husband would always date our daughters by taking them to pricier restaurants and my location of choice was Panera. I know, you guys, I had high standards… and the frugal title of my blog is truth!

Panera Bread

I have always loved the restaurant Panera. It truly was one of my favorite spots for soup, sandwiches, salads, and of course desserts!  When our last two children were born (twins in December 2017), the dinners outside of the home halted. While in the hospital, and while one of the boys was in the NICU, I had my fair share of Panera at the hospital location. However, once they were released and we entered flu and cold season, we were in our home exclusively. It’s been almost a year since they were born and even though we can once again go out into the germ infested world, going out in public, especially to a restaurant, is very hard with a family of seven.

Copycat Recipes

Because we all still like to enjoy a good restaurant meal, I have had to take some of my favorite recipes into our home and learn to make them myself. Perhaps for the nostalgia, the NICU and our history of  the dates, at the top of our list was Copycat Panera Recipes.

If this restaurant brings a special memory to you too, enjoy these copycat recipes below!

This is one of our favorite Fall & Winter Soup Recipes, our very own Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup.

Also, another popular recipes on Frugal Coupon Living, our Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup.

Do you love Panera Bread Bowls? This homemade bread bowl is perfect for holding a bowl of soup – crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. | Baker Bettie

Sweet and Salty Kitchen Sink Cookies – yes, please! | Cooking Actress

This Copycat Panera Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe is creamy, flavorful, and filling! | Gal on a Mission

This Panera Bread Creamy Tomato Soup Copycat is the chain’s classic, famous, creamy soup – be sure to have your baguette to dip! | Sweet and Savory Meals

Need some dessert. This copycat Panera Toffee Nut Cookie is made with Heath Bar English Toffee Bits and walnuts. | My Wife Can Cook

This recipe is under 30 minutes, a tasty five cheese soufflé with roasted tomatoes and bacon: a work of art for your belly. | Superman Cooks

Make this quick and easy copycat Panera Mac and Cheese recipe for the kids! Pasta covered in a creamy white cheddar cheese sauce – sign me up. | Mildly Meandering

Love a good sandwich? This delicious Panera Turkey, Apple, & Cheddar is made just a little bit healthier than the chain restaurant! Little bit of crunch and a little bit of tang! | Tried and Tasty

One of my favorite orders, CopyCat Panera Bread Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe. | Eating on a Dime

This copycat dressing will be a staple in your home. Apple Cider Vinaigrette- only  5 ingredients to make your Panera favorite at home! | A Salad for All Seasons

This Copycat Panera Bread BBQ Chicken Salad recipe is a delicious lunch or dinner. | The Life Jolie

Souffles don’t have to be a challenge! Pillsbury butter flake crescent rolls are the base to this cheesy spinach and cheese egg souffle. It is a savory breakfast your family will love! | Tastes of Lizzy T

Care to indulge in a treat. These Cinnamon Sugar Crunch Scones taste like Panera Bread’s cinnamon scones. The magic is in the topping! | Yes to Yolks

A healthy version of Panera’s honey walnut cream cheese that’s protein packed, thanks to a secret ingredient. Lay it on thick! | Well Plated

Want a breakfast recipe for fall? This Panera Pumpkin Muffin Recipe is an easy copycat recipe for their jumbo muffins! | Snappy Gourmet

We have another copycat Panera Bowl Recipe. This Power Chicken Hummus Bowl is low calorie, packed with nutrition, and gluten free. | Nutritious Seas

A copycat recipe for Panera’s Soba Noodle Broth Bowls with Chicken | Sweet Love and Ginger

No copycat Panera round-up is complete without including a tasty French Onion Soup recipe. | Copy Kat

Comforting and creamy broccoli cheddar soup is a fan-favorite! So easy to do, quick to make, and perfect for those cold weather evenings! | Sweet Tea and Thyme

We love making our favorite recipes at home. Take a look at these Copycat Dips and Sauces both from your favorite restaurants to your favorite grocery store purchases. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these Copycat Disney Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

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Ooey, Gooey, cheesy goodness – this Sausage and Ricotta Pizza Stuffed Cheese Bread really hits the spot. An easy homemade pizza recipe the entire family will enjoy.

Sausage and Ricotta Pizza Stuffed Cheese Bread

So late last year (2017), I gave birth to twins. Everything was as smooth sailing as smooth sailing goes (with twins that are your 4th and 5th children) until the reflux it. Let me tell you. I had 5 kids, two who suffered mild colic but this colic was the worst. Constant screaming. Weeks of it. It was in my research and talking to others, I discovered my son had a dairy allergy. With that came a 6 month strike of dairy – it was awful. No cheese, no milk, no butter – you try and find meals that have no dairy in them. Anyways, upon the graduation of breast feeding (I was really pumping), came all the cheese I could eat. All the GOOD cheese I could eat. That included this heavenly dinner recipe – Sausage and Ricotta Pizza Stuffed Cheese Bread.

As a woman CRAVING cheese, this stuffed pizza recipe hit the spot. I mean really hit the spot. This dinner recipe is so delicious. You, and your family, will love it! I promise.

Ooey, gooey, cheesy goodness – enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. Ground mild Italian sausage
• 1 ½ – 2 cups Pizza sauce
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
• ½ cups Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups Ricotta cheese
• 1 ½ tsp. Oregano
• 2 tsp. Basil
• 2 Cloves of garlic minced
• 1 Onion chopped
• 2 Loaves of French bread
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp. Coconut oil

Directions:

1.) Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

2.) Place 1 tablespoon of coconut oil into a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chopped onion to the skillet, and cook until the onion has browned, is soft, and translucent. Set the onion aside in a bowl and keep warm.

3.) Add 2 pounds of ground Italian sausage to the same skillet, and cook until browned, chopping up any large pieces with a cooking spoon.

4.) When the meat is just browned, add in a mix of 1 ½ teaspoons of Oregano and 2 teaspoons of Basil.

5.) Add in 2 cloves of minced garlic.

6.) Pour in 1 ½ to 2 cups of pizza sauce. Stir to combine all of the ingredients well, and add salt or pepper to taste.

7.) While the meat is browning, hollow out the insides of two loaves of French bread. Set the bread from the inside of the loaves aside to use in another dish as you see fit.

8.) Place one cup of ricotta cheese into each hollowed out loaf of bread, and smooth it out with the back of a spoon.

9.) Top each loaf of bread with half of the meat mixture.

10.) Add 1 cup of mozzarella cheese to the top of each loaf of bread on top of the meat mixture.

11.) Sprinkle ¼ of a cup of Parmesan cheese on the very top of the loaves of bread.

12.) Place the bread into the oven on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until the cheese on the top has browned and become bubbly.

13.) Serve with a garnish of herbs and a side of fresh salad greens.

Enjoy!

Sausage and Ricotta Pizza Stuffed Cheese Bread

• Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. Ground mild Italian sausage
• 1 ½ – 2 cups Pizza sauce
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
• ½ cups Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups Ricotta cheese
• 1 ½ tsp. Oregano
• 2 tsp. Basil
• 2 Cloves of garlic minced
• 1 Onion chopped
• 2 Loaves of French bread
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp. Coconut oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2.  Place 1 tablespoon of coconut oil into a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chopped onion to the skillet, and cook until the onion has browned, is soft, and translucent. Set the onion aside in a bowl and keep warm.
3. Add 2 pounds of ground Italian sausage to the same skillet, and cook until browned, chopping up any large pieces with a cooking spoon.
4. When the meat is just browned, add in a mix of 1 ½ teaspoons of Oregano and 2 teaspoons of Basil.
5. Add in 2 cloves of minced garlic.
6. Pour in 1 ½ to 2 cups of pizza sauce. Stir to combine all of the ingredients well, and add salt or pepper to taste.
7. While the meat is browning, hollow out the insides of two loaves of French bread. Set the bread from the inside of the loaves aside to use in another dish as you see fit.
8. Place one cup of ricotta cheese into each hollowed out loaf of bread, and smooth it out with the back of a spoon.
9.  Top each loaf of bread with half of the meat mixture.
10. Add 1 cup of mozzarella cheese to the top of each loaf of bread on top of the meat mixture.
11. Sprinkle ¼ of a cup of Parmesan cheese on the very top of the loaves of bread.
12. Place the bread into the oven on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until the cheese on the top has browned and become bubbly.
13. Serve with a garnish of herbs and a side of fresh salad greens.

Want another pizza recipe? Take a look at this Pillsbury Biscuits Deep Dish Pizza Recipe. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy one of our favorite recipes including Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Twists with Crescents. Pin to Pinterest.

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Homemade Disney World Mickey Mouse pretzels. This copycat recipe is just like the salty dough snack you have at your favorite theme park.

Mickey Mouse Pretzels

Since we left Florida in 2015, I realize how much I took advantage of Disney World. It was a set of theme parks I went to almost every summer when growing up. I never had huge earning to go, but when we did go it was a huge treat. I never understood how family or friends (from other states) found it such a big family vacation to go. After all, we could just hop in the car and be at the Disney gates in a mater of hours. Now that I live in DC, I realize I took this park for granted. I am a mom of five and I dream of the day I can take my entire family to the Magic Kingdom. I want them to experience Space Mountain, to get wet white going down a surprise drop in splash mountain, and to experience all the treats I had while growing up – like Mickey Mouse Pretzels.

Are you a fan of Mickey Mouse Pretzels? These beloved theme park snacks were found originally at California’s Disneyland but have not made it to parks in Florida including the Magic Kingdom,  Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, and Disney’s water parks including Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. If you don’t have one of these theme parks in your backyard, we are happy to share our easy, three-ingredient, Mickey Mouse Pretzels. These are perfect if you are hosting a Disney party, make sure to pair with this dessert Chocolate Covered Mickey OREOs.

This recipe makes four Mickey Pretzels.

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces of premade pizza dough
• 2 tablespoons of butter, melted
• Sea salt (I strongly prefer this brand)

Copycat Disney World Mickey Mouse Pretzels

• Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
• Yield: 4

Ingredients

• 16 ounces of premade pizza dough
• 2 tablespoons of butter, melted
• Sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Unroll the pizza dough so it lies flat and then cut into long strips.
3. Pull and shape a long strip of dough into a circle.
4. Shape 2 smaller strips of dough into circles and attach to the top of the first big circle to create Mickey ears. Repeat.
5. Brush the pretzels with melted butter.
6. Sprinkle on sea salt.
7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

These directions are pretty simple. After you have your three ingredients,  premade pizza dough,  melted butter, and sea salt, your step by step directions are pretty simple. Add as much or as little salt as you want. You can also add butter, cheese dip or ranch dressing for dipping. Enjoy!

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Unroll the pizza dough so it lies flat and then cut into long strips.
3. Pull and shape a long strip of dough into a circle.
4. Shape 2 smaller strips of dough into circles and attach to the top of the first big circle to create Mickey ears. Repeat.
5. Brush the pretzels with melted butter.
6. Sprinkle on sea salt.
7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Enjoy these other Copycat Disney Recipes. Pin to Pinterest on your Disney and Recipe Boards.

Also check out these FREE Disney Printables. Pin to Pinterest on your Disney and Printable Boards.

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We are obsessed with this easy keto recipe – low carb keto peanut butter cookies. This tasty keto dessert recipe uses only three ingredients. Enjoy.

Low Carb Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

Have you tried a Keto Diet?

According to Healthline.com, a ketogenic diet (often termed keto) is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atkins and low-carb diets. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake, and replacing it with fat. The reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis.

With the reduction of carbs, cookies are not always the first thing that comes to mind. We love this three ingredient recipe using sweetener, peanut butter and one egg! Simple and easy!

Low Carb Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 – 3/4 cup Stevia or Erythritol
• 1 egg

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray OR use a Silicone baking mat (this is important, I’ve found using sweetener causes the cookies to majorly STICK to the baking sheets).
3. Combine the ingredients and place in the fridge for 15 minutes.
4. Remove from fridge and use a small cookie scoop to roll into balls. Place about 2″ a part on your baking sheet and use a fork to make a criss-cross pattern in each cookie.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
6. The cookie will be very soft but will firm up. As long as they aren’t burning you can leave them in a few minutes longer. My oven bakes hot so I have to remove around 10 minutes.

This recipe makes approximately 24 small cookies.

Low Carb Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

Easy keto recipe – low carb keto peanut butter cookies. This tasty keto dessert recipe uses only three ingredients. Enjoy.

• Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
• Yield: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 – 3/4 cup Stevia or Erythritol
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray OR use a Silicone baking mat (this is important, I’ve found using sweetener causes the cookies to majorly STICK to the baking sheets).
3. Combine the ingredients and place in the fridge for 15 minutes.
4. Remove from fridge and use a small cookie scoop to roll into balls. Place about 2″ a part on your baking sheet and use a fork to make a criss-cross pattern in each cookie.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
6. The cookie will be very soft but will firm up. As long as they aren’t burning you can leave them in a few minutes longer. My oven bakes hot so I have to remove around 10 minutes.

Take a look at these Keto Crock-pot Recipes including casseroles, one-pot and slow cooker recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Mouthwatering Low Carb Keto Recipes for the Entire Family. Pin to Pinterest.

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