Annie Watson

Annie brings decades of experience to the Kitchen Ask. She is a noted chef and avid gardener. Her new book 'Healthy Eating Through the Garden' will be released shortly. When not writing or speaking about food and gardens Annie can be found puttering around farmer's markets and greenhouses looking for the next great idea.

Can you use breading in an air fryer?

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Can You Use Breading In An Air Fryer? Yes you can. But you also need to think about the logistics of it before you cook breaded food in the air fryer. For example, before your breading is cooked in the air fryer it may be sticky and you don’t want it to stick to your air fryer basket and come off your food.

How do you clean a stuck cast iron grill pan?

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Scrub off stuck-on bits: To remove stuck-on food, scrub the pan with a paste of coarse kosher salt and water. Then rinse or wipe with a paper towel. Stubborn food residue may also be loosened by boiling water in the pan. Dry the skillet: Thoroughly towel dry the skillet or dry it on the stove over low heat.

Can you put sand in BBQ drip tray?

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Once you’ve finished cooking, sprinkle some sand in the drip tray – it will absorb the cooking juices and you can easily sweep it out afterwards. Leave a gas barbecue on for a while after you’ve finished cooking to burn off any food residue and, ideally, don’t let the sun go down on a dirty barbecue.

What is a self contained water heater?

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A self contained as you call it is also called a tankless heater and is installed in the boiler itself. It is a copper coil which gets heated by your boiler water. To do this your boiler must maintain temp.

Which is better steel or ceramic burrs?

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Ceramic burrs are harder than steel and last (on average) about twice as long as steel burrs. Ceramic burrs are more brittle than steel so you could chip the ceramic burr if a very hard rock was hiding in the beans.

What blade should I use to cut particle board?

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Tips for choosing a saw blade for cutting MDF, Plywood, and particle board:Buy a triple chip blade or an ATB blade with a 10 or 15 degree hook.A higher tip count will give you better cuts in MDF, Plywood, and Particle board.