Turn to your new favorite countertop appliance for the perfect grilled cheese sandwich. When we think of grilled cheese, we think of perfectly melted gooey cheese and golden, toasty bread. An air fryer makes both of these factors easier than ever before. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins Its a streamlined, hands-free, but just as delicious way of enjoying a classic toasty grilled cheese. What Is the Best Way To Prepare a Grilled Cheese?...

These hush puppies are every bit as crispy as the traditional kindbut without the mess of frying. Meet our Air Fryer Hush Puppies. Meltedbutterand anegground out the list of wet ingredients. Credit: Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist:Christine Keely Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Feel free to experiment with these flavors and tailor them to your liking. Stir in your chives and onions, and then slowly add your wet ingredients until just combined....

Even better, this recipe is made with the help of your favorite new kitchen tool, theair fryer. It’s almost impossible to just eat one. The air fryer gives a wonderfully crispy crust while leaving the inside meat tender. Credit: Caitlin Bensel We will give you a warning, though. Once they’re out of the fryer, expect everyone to gobble them up fast. You might want to bake two batches! Credit: Caitlin Bensel...

Get a crispy side with no oily mess in this air fryer okra recipe. There’s truly no betterclassic Southern side dishto accompany Sunday supper than our air fryer okra. And yes, we know: Fat is flavor. Credit:Will Dickey; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee Next up, just cut it into rounds about 1/2-inch thick. This extra second of hands-on work will yield the most even results. As for which sauce to choose… the world is your oyster!...

Save the seeds for this tasty snack. Pumpkin seeds are great for snacking and can be used inmany recipes. Pumpkin seeds are edible raw, but they are delicious roasted and seasoned. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox A quick and easy way to accomplish this is in theair fryer. Learn how to make air fryer pumpkin seeds. it’s possible for you to make the seasoning to match you preferences. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

Meet your new favorite side spud. We servesmashed potatoesas a breakfast side at our restaurant in north Alabama. A smashed potato is a creamy pre-boiled potato, smashed on an oiled griddle, and cooked til crispy. Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox I’m a fan! Enter the air fryer. You don’t have one?! Well, run right out and see what all the fuss is about. This recipe is super simple, and though it takes a little time, it’s totally worth it....

Crispy homemade fries are possiblewith an air fryer! The basket should be nice and hot when the potatoes go into it. They need a bit of space so that the air can circulate for crisp exteriors and tender centers. Credit:Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Give the potatoes a stir about halfway through cooking so they brown evenly. The spices taste great with the sweet potatoes. Air-frying is also a lot healthier thandeep frying, and just as delicious....

Plug in your air fryer for a fast, crispy snack you’ll feel good about. We guarantee you’re free to’t eat just one. Air-frying means crispy, can’t-believe-it-isn’t-fried food, without the mess or guilt that comes withdeep fryingin oil. Credit:Caitlin Bensel They also make for a fun side dish when served withpasta saladsorsandwiches. Zucchini is 95 percent water, and that liquid will be released as the zucchini cooks. When using an air fryer, double-check to cook items in a single layer....

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Terry and Candace Stevens of Mobile, Alabama are going from bounty to record-breaker. Candace Stevens Down in Mobile, Alabama, one enormous okra plant is making headlines. And theyve just been growing ever since, Terry shared. Credit:Candace Stevens One of their okra plants shot up like a weed. (Sweeney said it was fitting, given our citys unparalleled fondness for okra.) The record was verified on March 23, 2022. Terry and Candace Stevens with their okra plant....

“Might be the sweetest ever.” The ice definitely slowed us down, Bennett toldWTVY. Bennett said she was scared her partner Keon Mitchell might panic and drive faster. Credit:Courtesy Sha’nya Bennett and Keon Mitchell Mitchell was scared too. Unable to go any further, they pulled into the closest parking lot. Once we got to the Krispy Kreme parking lot, I just couldnt stop pushing, Bennett told WTVY. Credit:Courtesy Sha’nya Bennett and Keon Mitchell...

All around, we have one word for these sweet-and-savory peach bombs: Wow! We may have created the mostgenius appetizerever: the Alabama peach bomb. Crispy prosciutto rings wrap around juicypeach slicesfor the ultimate sweet-and-savory treat. Credit:Hannah Hufham; Food Stylist: Nicole Hopper; Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel To complement these bites, serve with a cheese orcharcuterie board, bruschetta,stuffed mushrooms, orCaprese skewers. you could also serve as a light lunch option with a spinach and goat cheese salad....

This Alabama Slammer cocktail will knock your socks off. Why Is It Called an Alabama Slammer? This boozy drink had a boost in popularity in the 1980s after the release of the movieCocktailwith Tom Cruise. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Does an Alabama Slammer Taste Like? An Alabama Slammer is a refreshing, complex drink with a sweet and fruity flavor profile and vivid color. Whiskey, such as Southern Comfort, adds the main kick to the drink....