I’ve created this Air Fryer Cheese and Sals French Toast Sandwich to show the versatility of the Optimum HealthyFry Air Fryer. Too often Air Fryers are only used to make lower fat chips, while they are great at doing that, there is a lot more you can make in an Air Fryer.
The Optimum HealthyFry Air Fryer features hot air circulation (Rapid Air), ingredients are heated evenly from all sides allowing you tsp prepare fried food with no oil, while still maintaining the taste and texture of conventional fried foods.
I found the Optimum HealthyFry really easy to use, you preheat the air fryer by holding the power button for 3 seconds, then press the Start/pause button, once the 3 minutes preheating is up, pull out the drawer and place the food in the basket. Close the drawer then you can either use the preset programs or set the temperature and time just as you would with the oven.
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I don’t know about you, but round about the end of January my motivation to eat healthily tends to waver. I long for something crisp, something fried. Well, this year you can have fried food with the Optimum HealthyFry Air Fryer, it’s a professional-quality Air Fryer which allows you to fry, roast and grill with no oil, you can even bake in it too!
Optimum Healthy Fry Trial 1
My first trial of the Optimum HealthyFry Air Fryer was to make some kale chips. You don’t need much kale to make a bowl of kale chips for snacking or to include in a salad or to garnish a main meal.
Crispy Kale Chips
- Kale
- Oil
- Salt and Pepper
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Wash the kale well then dry it well (a salad spinner is ideal for this, but you can dry it on a tea towel or kitchen paper)
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Preheat the Optimum HealthFry Air Fryer
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Massage the oil into the kale with your fingers and sprinkle with salt and pepper
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Once the preheating time has passed, open the drawer and add the kale to the basket.
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Close the drawer and set the heat to 160C and cook for 4 minutes.
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Open the drawer and toss the kale around then bake again for a further 3-4 minutes.
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Once cooked, empty the kale chips from the basket onto kitchen paper to drain, then transfer to a bowl to serve.
You can open the drawer to check on what you are ‘frying’ without a problem, just press pause, then restart once you have checked on the cooking.
Optimum Healthy Fry Trial 2
My second trial involved some ready-made falafel bought in the supermarket. I followed the directions on the packet, replicating the temperature and timing on the HealthyFry. They turned out perfectly, piping hot and I didn’t need to heat up the whole oven just for a few falafels for lunch. You could even heat the wraps in a minute in the HealthyFry.
Optimum Healthy Fry Trial 3
Finally, I thought I’d try something which I would normally shallow fry, a French Toast Sandwich. It’s a combination of French Toast and a toasted sandwich all cooked in the Optimum HealthyFy Air Fryer. I’m pleased to say that it worked really well with crispy eggy toast and a melted cheesy filling, I’d definitely make this again.
Cheese and Salsa French Toast Sandwich
Cheese and Salsa French Toast Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread I used a white bloomer
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tbsp salsa
- 50 g cheese sliced
- 3 gherkins optional
Instructions
- Spread salsa on both slices of bread
- Lay cheese on one of the slices then lay the other slice on top
- Place the beaten egg on a plate or flattish dish
- Preheat the Optimum HealthyFry Air Fryer
- Dip the sandwich into the egg, then turn and dip the other side
- Wipe off the excess with kitchen paper open the drawer and place in the fryer basket
- Cook at 350 C for 4 minutes.
- Serve with gherkins if liked.
Nutrition
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Here’s a summary of the Functions and Benefits of the Optimum HealthyFry Air Fryer:
QUICK AND EASY-TO-USE
- FRYING
- ROASTING
- GRILLING
- BAKING
- The Optimum HealthyFry Air Fryer is the ultimate appliance for preparing health-conscious meals. Its versatile functions allow you to fry, grill, roast or bake a variety of dishes with pressure-cooking technology, also known as Rapid Air.
- The HealthyFry is simple to use and the benefits include a tasty, nutritious meal each and every time!
- Less oil, same great taste
- The HealthyFry Rapid Air pressure-cooking technology seals in the natural juices from the food, allowing you to use less oil to get that fried food taste without the fried calories.
- Fast and efficient
- The HealthyFry Air Fryer heats food from all sides providing more even heat distribution and speedier cooking. Your meals will be done quicker and tastier, saving you time and your kitchen’s energy without compromising quality.
Safety first
- Pressure frying food in the HealthyFry is safer than using a conventional deep fryer. The Rapid Air technology allows food to be fried evenly at a lower temperature.
- The Optimum HealthyFry Air Fryer will save you ingredients, time and energy all while producing a high quality, healthier meal for you and your friends and family to enjoy.
With apologies for the reflection!
For more Froothie #Jumpstart17 reviews and recipes from Froothie Ambassadors:
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Chocolate Banashew aka Chocolate Banana Cashew Cake (Vegan) – Tin & Thyme
Cauliflower Soup with Cumin and Chilli – Planet Veggie
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Bowl – Farmersgirl Kitchen
Health & Fitness Goals 2017 – From Plate to Pen
Creamy Tomato Soup – Farmersgirl Kitchen
Optimum G2.3 Induction Blender GIVEAWAY – Thinly Spread
Fry in the Sky with the Optimum HealthyFry Air Fryer – Tin & Thyme
Healthy Fish Finger Sandwich and the Optimum HealthyFry Air Fryer – My Fussy Eater
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Jan Bennett says
Love how versatile the HealthyFry is and that sandwich has made me hungry; it looks delicious!
Janice Pattie says
It is really versatile and fun to use, Jan
Jacqueline Meldrum says
Some great ideas. I love the toastie idea and I was thinking about trying fresh falafel in it too. It’s a great price for such an easy to use and versatile machine.
Janice Pattie says
So many things still to try, Jac. I think the HealthyFry will be well used in this house!
Andrea @ The Petite Cook says
I have an air-fryer too and love using it! I’ve tried many things (such as meatballs and fries) but never gave kale chips a go. Can’t wait to try them!
Janice Pattie says
It’s fun to experiment isn’t it? Such a versatile machine.
Lorna @ Eat Myyy Thoughts says
Such a versatile machine!
L x
Janice Pattie says
It is Lorna, really easy to use too
Heidi Roberts says
I would never have thought of using an air fryer to make a toasted sandwich – what a neat idea!
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Heidi, it worked really well
Kavey at Kavey Eats says
Some great and varied ideas for using the healthyfry, very intrigued by the french toast sandwich in particular. Thanks for the review of the key features of the appliance too!
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Kavey. I thought the sandwich was a no-brainer, but seems not! It really ‘fries-up’ nice and toasty.
Choclette says
When I saw the kale chips, I was going to say how much healthier your chip recipe was than mine – then I saw the French toast sandwich 😉 What a fab idea. Great review too.
Janice Pattie says
So many possibilities with the HealthyFry, I tried to keep it as healthy as I could, but I do confess we had chips made in the HealthyFry on Friday night 😀
Sarah says
So many things you can do with the HealthyFry! Love the french toast sandwich idea and the kale chips – yum!
Janice Pattie says
Yes, I’m only just starting to exploit the potential!
Ciara Attwell says
Wow a fried sandwich – I would never have thought to try that. Can’t wait to give it a go! Have yummed and pinned the recipes!
Janice Pattie says
Yes do try it, it’s really easy and worked
Ike a dream.
Laura says
Oooh – I regularly leave my kale chips in the oven just a touch too long because I wander off during the process – this looks like a much more reliable way to get them right!
nadia says
Sounds delicious! Great way of using the fryer 🙂 and I love crispy kale!
Janice Pattie says
Thanks, yes crispy kale is so good.
Eb Gargano / easypeasyfoodie.com says
I love the sound of the air fryer – it sounds like such a lovely healthy way of getting fried foods! And I love how you can do small quantities of things quickly and easily in it. Kale chips sound fab – I must try those!! Eb x
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs says
Im not going to lie when it comes to kitchen gadgets I tend to use them for just a handful of recipes and then get bored. Healthy fryer? I’d instantly make chips!!! But this is such a clever way of using it I would never have come up with myself!
Janice Pattie says
Ha! Some kitchen gadgets are like that, but the HealthyFry is so easy to use, it’s quite inspiring!
Cathy @ Planet Veggie says
A grilled sandwich in the air fryer? Genius, I’ve got to try this!
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Cathy, it is worth making!
Deborah Mackenzie says
sounds delicious. You are very talented.
Janice Pattie says
That’s very kind of you to say Deborah 🙂