Air fryers are kitchen appliances used for “frying” foods without cooking the food in oils. Although ovens are larger and hold more food, air fryers, cook food faster and consume less energy.

If you decide to use fresh pumpkin, make sure to get the right pumpkin for the job. Pumpkins for jack-o’-lanterns are usually larger, with stringier pulp. Sugar or pie pumpkins generally are smaller, ...