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Sweet Potato Taco Bowls

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If you are looking for a wholesome alternative to regular tacos while discovering new ways to use sweet potatoes (like myself), this is the recipe for you. Sweet Potato Taco Bowls give you that taco taste but with a soft, flavorful, and mildly sweet addition. Skipping the tortilla turns this into an easy taco bowl while letting the roasted sweet potatoes take center stage. Roasting the sweet potatoes caramelizes the edges and brings out their natural sweetness, which is balanced by the garlic powder and onion powder. Just like regular tacos, these family-friendly bowls can be customized to your liking. I'm fairly new to utilizing sweet potatoes in a more savory way. Typically I enjoy them roasted or as fries, with honey on top. This is the best way to maneuver out of the sweet and into the savory. This was my first savory recipe using sweet potatoes and I will be making this meal on repeat. Here's a quick overview of this recipe: • Difficulty Level: Easy • Servings:  1-4 servin...

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

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Our oven has been out of commission most of this year so we have been focused primarily on air fryer and stovetop recipes. I was craving taquitos so the family agreed on buffalo chicken taquitos. The buffalo sauce has a kick to it but it's balanced out with cream cheese and melty cheddar cheese. These taquitos are packed with flavor from the taco seasoning spices, garlic powder, black pepper, and chicken broth. It will be impossible to have just one. Air fryer buffalo chicken taquitos are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make. Enjoy a kick of heat with a creamy, cheesy filling! • Difficulty Level:  Easy-Moderate • Yield: 10 taquitos (serves 3) • Total cook time: 4-5 hours (including crockpot and air fryer times) • Total prep time:   5 - 10 minutes • Family friendly:  YES! If we had more, they would have been gone • Rating:  10/10 •  Topping suggestions:  Add sour cream and salsa on top or use it as a dip  Why You Will Love This Chicken Taquito Reci...

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

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Looking for a quick and healthy dinner idea? These Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect for spaghetti, kabobs, or subs, they’re a versatile dish your whole family will love. Plus, they’re ready in just 10 minutes! I am out of work and so I have been cooking dinner every night for the family. We all enjoyed this one - Air Fried Turkey Meatballs. Inspired by Megane Woldsen on Instagram, I adapted this recipe to create a family-friendly spaghetti and meatball dinner. These meatballs are versatile and can be served with spaghetti, made into kabobs, or placed in a sub sandwich. Ready in just 10 minutes, they’re a quick, healthy dinner everyone will love! Make quick, crispy, and healthy Air Fryer turkey meatballs in just 10 minutes—perfect for a family-friendly meal! Difficulty Level: Easy Serving size: 4 servings Total cook time: 10 minutes Family friendly: YES - my son loves meatballs Why You'...

Healthy Homemade Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer: Crispy & Delicious

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This is my first homemade chicken nugget recipe in the Air Fryer and it did not disappoint! I will prepare you in advance and say this is fairly messy but this recipe did taste exactly like a crispy chicken nugget, I was highly impressed. If you have some extra time on your hands and want to make a recipe that your kids will love, this is it! Try my first Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets recipe—crispy, messy, and kid-approved! Healthier & tastier than fast food favorites. Total cook time from start to finish: Less than 15 minutes Family friendly: YES Difficulty level: Simple and easy for all skill levels Serving suggestions: Serve with asparagus and rice. Dip chicken in a * Sugar Free BBQ Sauce  or a light ranch dressing. Serving size : 2-3 Why You Will Love This Recipe If you have kids who love chicken nuggets or if you are a kid at heart, this is the recipe for you. This recipe combines ground chicken with seasonings, breadcrumbs and cheese that will bri...