You voted with your clicks, your comments, and honestly some very enthusiastic emails...
So picking these winners was not exactly a difficult editorial process.
These are the air fryer recipes that kept rising to the top, and after seeing how often you come back to them...
I completely understand why.
Air Fryer Recipes
The only question now is which one you're making first!
Who knew boneless, skinless chicken could be so crispy?! Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside, and ready in under 25 minutes!
This Air Fryer Tilapia recipe has “quick and easy dinner” written all over it! Coated in savory lemon and parmesan breadcrumbs and finished with a drizzle of homemade lemon butter, every bite is deliciously tangy, flaky, crunchy, and moist. It’s ready to eat in just 15 minutes!
These crisp and juicy Air Fryer Shrimp are made without breading, making them low carb, gluten free, and paleo! They’re ready in less than 10 minutes and are a perfect last-minute party snack or addition to salads, pasta, tacos, and more.
Easy breaded cajun Air Fryer Scallops are the most delicious way to cook scallops! They're coated in a cajun-breadcrumb mixture, then fried in the air fryer so that they're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Make these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders when you need something quick, easy and delicious for dinner! All you need are tenders and simple seasonings for this go-to meal.
Plant-based protein has never been so tasty! Air Fryer Tempeh is ready to eat in less than 10 minutes and coated in a sticky, savory sauce. Eat it on its own or use it for a protein boost in stir fry and grain bowls.
These 35-minute Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes taste as good as they look! Seasoned with melted butter and simple herbs and spices, the mouthwatering flavors are always crowd-pleasing while the crispy skin leaves you wanting more.
These Air Fryer Pork Chops are a dream come true! Juicy, perfectly seasoned pork chops take less than 20 minutes in the air fryer and are flavored with a simple dry spice blend. A great recipe for 2 or easily double it!
Action Required: State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS) Cost Report Deadlines Are Approaching
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has transitioned to a new web-based software application, State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS), to collect information from providers for Medicaid and non-Medicaid cost reports, Supplemental and Directed Payment Program (DPP) enrollments, and legislatively directed reports.
HHSC is implementing a phased release plan (pdf) for the DPP enrollments, training, cost reports, and non-cost reports. Mandatory cost report training became available on February 2, 2026. Please see the phased release dates below, in addition to important resources and contact information. If you have not yet accessed the State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS) via IAMOnline to complete your cost report, action is needed now.
Cost Reports Open as of March 2, 2026 – Do Not Delay
The following cost reports are open as of March 2, 2026:
24-Hour Residential Child Care (24RCC) Cost Report
Single Source Continuum Contractors (SSCC) Cost Report
Mental Health, Early Childhood Intervention, and Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (MEI) Cost Report
CPC: Community Living Assistance and Support Services - Case Management Agency (CLASS-CMA), Community Living Assistance and Support Services - Direct Service Agency (CLASS-DSA), Primary Home Care (PHC)
Day Activity Health Services (DAHS)
State Supported Living Center (SSLC) Cost Report
Cost Reports Open as of April 1, 2026 – Prepare Now
Mental Health / Individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disability (MHIDD)
Independent School District (ISD)
Local Health District (LHD)
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
School Health and Related Services (SHARS) Cost Report
Cost Reports, Applications, and Enrollments Opening Fall 2026:
Public Health Provider – Charity Care Program (PHP-CCP) Cost Report
Disproportionate Share Hospitals and Uncompensated Care (DSH/UC) Application
Hospital Augmented Reimbursement Program (HARP) Enrollment
Important Reminder — Verify Your Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) Information is Current:
Cost reports will not populate in STEPS unless your Primary Entity Contact (PEC) email address in PEMS matches the email used to register in STEPS. HHSC cannot make this update on your behalf.
HHSC posted the PEMS contact lists under the “Medicaid Cost Reports with Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) Primary Entity Contacts List” on the STEPS website.
Providers are responsible for reviewing available guidance and ensuring timely completion of all required actions.
Resources:
The STEPS website is the central location for major announcements and resources, including:
Certain users were pre-identified by HHSC for STEPS access. Follow the instructions on the STEPS website under the “STEPS Pre-Identified Registration User List”
If you were not pre-identified by HHSC follow the instructions in the “STEPS Registration via IAMOnline User Guide”.
The enrollments and Medicaid cost reports will not populate in STEPS unless the PEC’s email address in PEMS matches the email address used to register in STEPS. HHSC posted the PEMS contact lists under the “Medicaid Directed Payment Programs (DPPs) with Primary Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) Primary Contacts Lists” on the STEPS website.
Contact Information:
For STEPS functionality or system issues Submit a ticket in STEPS
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