New Dunkin’ Spring Items Coming To The Carolinas
Dunkin’ has released five new items as part of their spring menu in the Carolinas according to Chewboom.
The new seasonal items being released by Dunkin are definitely something that people wont want to miss out on. Dunkin’ has gone all out with this spring menu and is releasing many never-before-seen items.
The new Breakfast Empanada is a new type item that Dunkin’ has never created before. It is a hot empanada that is a flaky, buttery crust filled with scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese and sausage.
Dunkin’ also has another new type of item that they’ve never created, the Banana Chocolate Chip Bread. This bread has been released just in time for national banana bread day, which is on February 23rd. This banana bread is Dunkin’s own take on classic bakery style banana bread with chocolate chips. The banana bread itself is prepackaged to ensure the bread stays moist and tender. Those who are Dunkin’ Rewards members will get an additional 250 points if they try the new Banana Chocolate Chip Bread for National Banana Bread Day.
Along with these two new items, Dunkin’ is also releasing two new spring menu coffees and a new donut. The Churro Signature Latte is a smooth espresso that has a delicious churro flavor. The latte can be ordered both iced and hot, it topped with whipped cream, a caramel drizzle and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. The Cinnamon Vanilla Coffee is made using Dunkin’s original cream and coffee, but it also has new churro and vanilla flavors. This coffee can also be ordered hot or iced. The Churro Donut is a deep fried cake donut that is rolled in cinnamon sugar. The deep frying process ensures that this donut has a crunchy exterior and a pillows soft interior.
These new menu items are all available now in most Dunkin’ locations.
Foods You Should Probably Skip Air Frying
Large Bone-In Meat
We’re not talking about chicken wings here, we’re talking about large whole chickens. You’re better off sticking to an oven when it comes to cooking them. If you’re wondering why, chicken must be cooked to a specific temperature internally before being consumed. According to the USDA, all poultry should reach a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Unfortunately, air frying this food item doesn’t guarantee an even cook. But hey, at least chicken wings are small enough to get an even crisp. Just make sure you line the air fryer basket first if it’s raw meat.
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Wet Batters
An air fryer is not a deep fryer. So, if you’re looking to toss battered fries, meat cutlets, or battered veggies, think again. There’s a big chance the batter will drip down the base of the machine, causing a big mess and major cleanup after. Bad enough, some people didn’t know you even had to clean an air fryer regularly. No really, someone on Reddit shared that they didn’t wash their air fryer basket after each use. “I don’t think I’ve ever washed it lol. I’ve had it for 8 months and decided to finally wash it today,” they wrote. They continued to say how there was a bunch of “solidified juices” and “fat/ grease” from steak and chicken.
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Cheesy Foods
It’s possible to make your favorite cheesy snacks in an air fryer. But it can get messy. AllRecipes cautions against air frying cheese. This isn’t because of health reasons but for cleanup purposes. They point out that cheese melts fast. The outlet suggests sticking to foods that effectively hold the cheese in place. Maybe, just stick to frozen cheeses like mozzarella sticks.
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Leafy or Chard Greens
Sure you can go ahead and put those Brussels sprouts or broccoli in the air fryer. But skip putting spinach, collard, or chard leaves in. If you haven’t tried it already, light leaves might move and shift around during the cooking process. You may also come across a fairly dry vegetable if you don’t put a little oil with it. And, of course, you don’t want to forget the seasonings.
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Popcorn
Some people have tried it but you probably shouldn’t. Most air fryer models won’t reach the required temperature to pop the kernels. According to Jolly Time Pop Corn, the best popping temperature is between 400 and 460 degrees Fahrenheit. Plus, popcorn kernels can become lodged within the air fryer’s heating element, which can potentially cause it to short.
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Pasta, Quinoa, Rice, Grains
Some grains like bread can be cooked in an air fryer. However, it can get a little tricky with lighter breads like toast and English muffins due to the air making them fly around. But anything like pasta, quinoa, and rice doesn’t do too well. Raw grains need to absorb water to cook. But there is some good news. If you have rice that’s already cooked, just add a little oil to reat in the air fryer.
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