I’m sure you know by now that air fryers are one of the most versatile kitchen appliances. We love ours and use it a lot. Not only can you make some delicious food for yourself, but you can also prepare homemade treats that your furry friends will enjoy. In this blog post, we’ll explain how to make air fryer dog treats using simple ingredients like pumpkin puree, all-purpose flour, dried liver, and peanut butter. We’ll include an introduction, list of ingredients, step-by-step instructions, recipe tips, FAQs and a conclusion. Let’s get started!
Homemade dog treats are a great way to show your pup how much you care! It doesn’t take many ingredients to whip up some tasty snacks for your four-legged friend – just a few basic pantry staples and a quick trip around the block! And thanks to the power of an air fryer, these treats will be ready in no time . Your pup will thank you later!
Ingredients
- Pumpkin puree
- All purpose flour
- Dried liver
- Peanut butter
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer at 350°F (176°C).
In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, all purpose flour and dried liver until it is well combined.
Knead the mixture until it forms a dough and then roll out onto a lightly floured surface – it should be about ¼ inch thick .
Cut out shapes using cookie cutters or use your hands to form small bite sized pieces of dough.
Place the individual shapes into your preheated air fryer basket in batches and cook for 12 minutes at 350°F (176°C).
Once cooked, remove from heat and allow them cool down before serving.
Before serving coat each cooled treat with some smooth peanut butter as an optional step and enjoy!
Recipe Tips:
To ensure that the treats remain crisp , be sure not to overcrowd your air fryer basket when adding them as this will prevent them from being cooked properly
Feel free to experiment with other flavors such as shredded sweet potato , diced apples, or even bacon bits for even more variety in snacks !
If desired, you can substitute all purpose flour with any other type of flour such as gluten free or almond meal/flour depending on what is available in your pantry.
For longer shelf life, store any uneaten treats inside of an airtight container either inside of the refrigerator or freezer until ready for consumption again .
Substitutions
If desired, you can also substitute any of the ingredients for something else. For example, if you don’t have pumpkin puree on hand and want to use something else, try mashed sweet potato or applesauce instead. The same goes for the liver – if your pup isn’t a fan of the taste, try using shredded cheese instead.
FAQs:
Yes! Homemade dog treats made from healthy ingredients such as pumpkin puree are perfectly safe for dogs when prepared correctly. However, we recommend checking with your veterinarian first if there are any concerns regarding allergies or dietary restrictions before feeding them to your pet.
Absolutely! For long-term storage simply place any remaining treats into zip-top bags or an airtight container before freezing so that they retain their freshness when stored away from light and humidity levels found inside of refrigerators/freezers.
Yes, you can! However, we recommend using an air fryer for optimal results as it requires less time and energy to cook. If preferred, preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and bake the individual shapes on a lined baking sheet for 15 minutes instead.
This recipe should yield around 13-14 small treats depending on the size of your cookie cutter or how large you form them by hand.
Your homemade dog treats should remain fresh for up to two weeks when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Alternatively, they can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Feel free to get creative and experiment with different flavor combinations! You can try adding small amounts of shredded cheese, diced apples or bacon bits for even more variety in snacks. Just remember that safety always comes first when introducing new ingredients into your pet’s diet. Additionally, you can also substitute all-purpose flour with any other type of flour such as gluten-free or almond meal/flour depending on what is available in your pantry.
After 12 minutes of air frying, the treats should be golden brown and crispy . If they still appear soft or too light in color, increase the cooking time by a few minutes to ensure that they are fully cooked through.
We recommend cooking them at 350°F (176°C) in an air fryer. However , if using an oven they can be baked on a lined baking sheet at the same temperature for 15 minutes instead .
For longer shelf life, store any uneaten treats inside of an airtight container either inside of the refrigerator or freezer until ready for consumption again.
Making homemade dog treats is easy with an air fryer! The simple mix of ingredients in this recipe produce tasty results that are sure to please both you and your pup (especially if you add on some extra flavors!). With minimal effort and preparation time required – plus no need for baking trays – these crunchy little bites will have everyone begging for more soon after popping their first batch out from the basket!
Air Fryer Dog Treats
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup Pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup All purpose flour
- ½ tsp Dried liver
- ¼ cup Peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer at 350°F (176°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, all purpose flour and dried liver until it is well combined.
- Knead the mixture until it forms a dough and then roll out onto a lightly floured surface – it should be about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters or use your hands to form small bite sized pieces of dough.
- Place the individual shapes into your preheated air fryer basket in batches and cook for 12 minutes at 350°F (176°C).
- Once cooked, remove from heat and allow them cool down before serving.
- Before serving coat each cooled treat with some smooth peanut butter as an optional step and enjoy!
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