# Do These Viral Air Fryer Recipes Actually Work? Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik8YEXNfBQU Recap page: https://rapidrecap.app/video/ik8YEXNfBQU Generated: 2026-01-31T14:36:29.946+00:00 --- ## Quick Overview The reviewer successfully air-fried the Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers, achieving a crispy texture and good flavor, earning a combined score of 8.5/10, while the viral Zucchini Rings failed to achieve the intended texture, resulting in low scores (Carly: 5/10, Mike: 4/10) due to being dry and lacking proper liquid in the batter. **Key Points:** - The Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers tested well, with the reviewer noting the chicken cooked through perfectly with a good crispy exterior, earning a combined rating of 8.5/10. - The viral Zucchini Rings recipe failed to deliver the expected texture; they were overly dry and the recipe lacked sufficient liquid, leading to low scores (Carly: 5/10, Mike: 4/10). - The Zucchini Ring recipe required cutting the centers out of the zucchini rings to prevent sogginess, a step not explicitly mentioned in the original video. - The dip recipe for the zucchini rings, which included tahini and yogurt, was rated highly by Carly (7/10) for its taste, despite the rings themselves being dry. - The Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Rice Paper Spiral was deemed the easiest recipe attempted, resulting in a fluffy, custard-like texture reminiscent of a Basque cheesecake (Carly: 7/10, Mike: 7/10). - The Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers required an extra 5-10 minutes of cooking time beyond the suggested 15 minutes to achieve the desired crispiness. - The reviewer used fresh grated Parmesan for the zucchini dip, noting that the original recipe called for vegan Parmesan, which could account for textural differences. ![Screenshot at 10:44: The final Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are presented on a plate after being brushed with the herb butter sauce, showing a successful, golden-brown, and crispy result, contrasting with the failure of the Zucchini Rings recipe.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/ik8YEXNfBQU/00-10-44.jpg) **Context:** The video features a creator testing and reviewing several viral air fryer recipes found on the internet, specifically focusing on whether these short-form video recipes actually work as advertised. The creator tests three distinct recipes: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers, Zucchini Rings with a creamy dip, and a Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Rice Paper Spiral. The creator is joined by Carly, the Culinary Producer, who also samples and scores the results. ## Detailed Analysis The creator tested three viral air fryer recipes. The Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers were a success; the chicken was cubed, seasoned, skewered, and air-fried for 20 minutes (instead of the suggested 15) at 370°F, yielding perfectly cooked and crispy results, earning a high combined score of 8.5/10. The dipping sauce, made from the zucchini centers blended with tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, and herbs, was also highly rated (Carly gave it 7/10). The Zucchini Rings recipe, however, was a significant failure. The creator found the original recipe lacked necessary liquid, resulting in dry, overly cooked rings after air frying (Carly 5/10, Mike 4/10). The creator improvised by adding water to correct the consistency. The Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Rice Paper Spiral was surprisingly easy and successful, yielding a fluffy, custard-like texture similar to a Basque cheesecake (both scored it 7/10). The creator noted that the zucchini ring recipe required 16 mistakes to correct, specifically regarding the liquid ratio and the need to cut the center out of the rings to prevent sogginess. ### Viral Zucchini Rings - Zucchini sliced into rings, coated with cornstarch, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, spices, then air-fried for 20 minutes - The result was dry and overcooked, with the original recipe lacking sufficient liquid (Carly 5/10, Mike 4/10) - The dip made from the scooped-out centers was surprisingly good (Carly 7/10). ### Viral Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Rice Paper Spiral - Scrambled eggs, cooked bacon, and cheese were layered onto softened rice paper, rolled into a spiral, and sprinkled with Everything Bagel Spice - The result was fluffy and custard-like, tasting like a Basque cheesecake (8.5/10 combined score). ### Viral Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers - Diced chicken breast was seasoned with salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano, skewered, and air-fried at 370°F for 20 minutes (15 minutes suggested) - The chicken cooked through, was crispy, and the accompanying garlic-herb butter sauce was excellent, earning a high overall score (8.5/10 combined). ### Recipe Modifications & Observations - The creator questioned the necessity of the water addition in the zucchini recipe, noted the chicken skewers benefited from extra cooking time, and pointed out the zucchini recipe was overly complex compared to the successful, simple chicken recipe. ![Screenshot at 00:02: The creator opens the air fryer basket, revealing a parchment paper tray containing oddly shaped, yellowish food items cooking inside.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/ik8YEXNfBQU/00-00-02.jpg) ![Screenshot at 00:05: A close-up shot shows food remnants stuck to the heating element inside the air fryer, indicating burning occurred.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/ik8YEXNfBQU/00-00-05.jpg) ![Screenshot at 00:30: The creator presents the finished Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Rice Paper Spiral, which is golden brown and heavily sprinkled with Everything Bagel Seasoning.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/ik8YEXNfBQU/00-00-30.jpg) ![Screenshot at 02:25: The digital thermometer reads 136.9°F while inserted into the air-fried ricotta cake, demonstrating the use of a probe thermometer for checking doneness.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/ik8YEXNfBQU/00-02-25.jpg) ![Screenshot at 07:01: The creator holds up the cross-section of the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Rice Paper Spiral, revealing the layered, custardy interior structure.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/ik8YEXNfBQU/00-07-01.jpg)