Never discount the elegance and ease that your freezer can provide. Because whether you want to bring crispy fries to the table or level up dinner with a side of potatoes, Alexia Foods has something to elevate everyone’s plate. The best part? For even faster cooking, all Alexia products can be made in your air fryer.
Delish has teamed up with Alexia, in fact, to show how you can be the weeknight cooking hero with a little extra boost. We’ve got tips to zhuzh up these already-excellent freezer staples, and we promise that no one will ever be the wiser.
Not Your Average Burger Night
Take burger night up another notch with Alexia Crispy Onion Rings—crunchy and delicious, they’ll make it seem like you worked for hours. Candy-sweet Spanish onions are lightly breaded with Japanese panko breadcrumbs, then frozen to bring these light, crispy rings straight to you. Serve them alongside your favorite patty, or even atop a thick, juicy burger with barbecue sauce, Swiss cheese, and a helping of sautéed mushrooms. For even more of a kick, mix together Dijon mustard, mayo, and a hint of Worcestershire for a homemade burger sauce that will make your guests swoon.
Family Fiesta
If planning dinner for the kiddos has worn you down, look no further than a skillet of Alexia Waffle-Cut Fry nachos. The seasoned fries themselves are ready in under 30 minutes. Once they’re baked, transfer them to your favorite cast-iron pan and top with cheese, black olives, scallions, and jalapeños. Then put it all back in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese has warmed. Top with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole, and serve piping hot. As if it weren’t amazing enough on its own (and it is!), you can also use this recipe as a foundation for whatever toppings you and your family prefer. The hero of dinnertime is you—and the nachos you just whipped up out of nowhere.
Super Sweets
Sweet potatoes can get even sweeter with a sprinkle of brown sugar and maple. Alexia Sweet Potato Fries cook in an air fryer in 14 minutes. Your mission is simple: In the final 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the fries with a handful of dark brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of your best maple syrup. Toss to coat and return them to the air fryer to finish. The result: sweet, caramelized fries that will taste even better than homemade—and no one will be able to resist.