Tonya’s Fix - Fries (Maple Coal)

🍁 Tonya’s Fix: Fries (Yes, Really)

“You made fries…

but did you make good fries? 😌🔥

If your fries have ever been:

bland

soggy

“they’re fine…”

We’re fixing that today.

🧂 You’ll Need:

Frozen fries or fresh-cut potatoes

1–2 tbsp Maple Coal seasoning

1–2 tbsp oil

Optional (but not really): grated parmesan

🔥 What To Do:

1. Don’t crowd the pan

👉 This is where most people mess up. Give them space.

2. Toss with oil first

👉 Not after. Not during. First.

3. Season BEFORE cooking

👉 Maple Coal goes on now so it cooks into the fries

4. Cook HOT

Oven: 425°F

Air fryer: 400°F

👉 Flip halfway. Let them get crispy, not polite.

5. Finish strong

👉 Hit them with a little more seasoning right out of the oven

👉 Add parmesan if you’re feeling fancy

😏 Tonya Tip:

If they’re not slightly addictive…

you didn’t use enough seasoning.

💬 The Close

“Try this once… and plain fries will feel like a mistake.” 😌🔥

👉 Tag the one who always forgets to season the fries

👉 Or the one who says “they’re fine like this” (they’re not)

Trust me… it needs this.

— Tonya 💛

Tonya’s Fix - Steakhouse Steal (Coal + Forge)

🔥 3. Tonya’s Fix: Steakhouse Steak (COAL + FORGE combo)

Hook: “He said ‘don’t touch the steak’…

so I didn’t. I just made it better. 😌🔥”

Tonya’s Fix - Maple Coal Pork Chops

🍁 Tonya’s Fix: Maple Pork Chops

“He said he had supper handled…

So I brought backup. 😌🔥

🍁 If your pork chops have ever turned out dry, bland, or just… disappointing—this one’s for you.

You’ll need:

2–4 pork chops

1–2 tbsp Maple Coal seasoning

1 tbsp oil (or mayo… trust me)

What to do:

Pat chops dry (this matters more than you think)

Light coat of oil or mayo

Season generously with Maple Coal

Grill or pan fry on medium-high

Flip once. Don’t babysit it.

Pull at 140–145°F (juicy, not hockey pucks)

Let it rest. Then act impressed. 😏

👉 Tag the one who needs to try this

👉 Or the one who thought they already knew how

Trust me… it needs this.

— Tonya 💛

Tonya’s Fix - Spicy Chicken Sandwich (Forge)

🔥🌶️ Tonya’s Fix: Spicy Chicken Sandwich (FORGE)

“You wanted a little kick…

this one might argue back. 😏🔥

If your chicken sandwiches have ever been:

bland

soggy

“it’s okay I guess…”

We’re fixing that.

🧂 You’ll Need:

2 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra juicy)

1–2 tbsp FORGE BBQ Seasoning

1 cup buttermilk (or milk + splash of vinegar)

1 cup flour

1 tsp baking powder

Oil for frying

For the sandwich:

Brioche buns

Pickles (mandatory, not optional)

Slaw or lettuce

Spicy mayo (mayo + a little FORGE + splash of hot sauce)

🔥 What To Do:

1. Marinate (this is the difference-maker)

👉 Chicken + buttermilk + 1 tsp FORGE

👉 Let it sit at least 30 min (overnight = elite)

2. Build your coating

👉 Flour + baking powder + 1 tbsp FORGE

👉 Mix well

3. Dredge like you mean it

👉 Pull chicken from marinade

👉 Into flour → back into marinade → back into flour

👉 This is how you get that crispy, craggy crust

4. Fry hot

👉 350–375°F oil

👉 4–5 minutes per side

👉 Golden, crispy, aggressive looking 😏

5. Build the sandwich

👉 Toasted bun

👉 Spicy mayo

👉 Chicken

👉 Pickles

👉 Slaw

👉 Don’t overcomplicate it—this sandwich speaks for itself

😏 Tonya Tip:

If it doesn’t drip a little when you bite it…

you did something wrong.

💬 The Close

“Crispy. Juicy. Just the right kind of heat. 🔥

(Okay… maybe a little more than ‘just right’ 😏)”

👉 Tag the one who says “I like spicy”

👉 Let’s find out if they actually mean it

Trust me… it needs this.

— Tonya 💛

Tonya’s Fix - Smash Burger (Coal)

🍁🔥 Tonya’s Fix: Smash Burgers (COAL)

“Everyone says they make good burgers…

very few actually do. 😏🔥

If your burgers have ever been:

thick and dry

grey instead of crispy

“meh”

We’re fixing that.

🧂 You’ll Need:

1 lb ground beef (80/20 — don’t argue this)

COAL BBQ Seasoning

4 burger buns

4 slices cheese (American = best melt)

Optional: pickles, onions, sauce

🔥 What To Do:

1. Divide, don’t overthink it

👉 Split into 4 loose balls

👉 DO NOT pack them tight

2. Get your pan screaming hot

👉 Cast iron if you have it

👉 This is not medium heat territory

3. Smash time

👉 Drop the ball on the pan

👉 Smash it thin (really thin)

👉 Season immediately with COAL

4. Leave it alone

👉 This is where people mess up

👉 Let it cook 2–3 minutes

👉 You want crispy, lacy edges

5. Flip once

👉 Season again lightly

👉 Add cheese

👉 Cook another 60–90 seconds

6. Build it right

👉 Toasted bun (don’t skip this)

👉 Stack it high

👉 Keep it simple

😏 Tonya Tip:

If it didn’t make a mess…

you didn’t do it right.

💬 The Close

“Same burger…  big difference.” 🔥

👉 Tag the one who presses burgers with a spatula halfway through cooking (we need to talk)

👉 Or the one who thinks thicker = better (it doesn’t 😏)

Trust me… it needs this.

— Tonya 💛