Planters Is Looking For 3 Fun Folks To Drive The ‘NUTMobile’
Oscar Mayer has been hiring people to drive the iconic Wienermobile for years. Another food company is also in need of some fun-loving folks to take the wheel of their oversized snack-shaped vehicle. KTLA-TV reports that Planters is hiring its third class of NUTmobile drivers, a.k.a Peanutters, to chauffeur the company’s iconic mascot, Mr. Peanut, all over America.
If your current job isn’t all it’s cracked up to be then this could be the perfect time for you to become a Peanutter. Planters and its parent company Hormel Foods want three people to join its team and drive around the country with Mr. Peanut in their eye-catching NUTmobile. The year-long commitment will have you being grand marshals of parades, making appearances at public events, doing interviews, and doling out nuts to festival goers.
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Planters Peanutter?
The job description requires a Peanutter to be fun, creative, and carefree. A recent college grad with a degree in sales and/or marketing, plus experience in communications, advertising, public relations, or a related field is preferred. A healthy appreciation of nut-related puns is also a plus.
It wouldn’t hurt to be a good driver either. The Planters NUTmobile is 26-feet long. It’s basically a legume-shaped RV. I actually saw it in 2022 at the Johnston YMCA in NoDa. As you can tell from my photo above, the NUTmobile takes up most of two parking spots.
This unique and potentially career-launching opportunity starts in June and the deadline for applications is April 14, 2024. You’ll need to provide a resume, cover letter, and a short video selling yourself as the perfect Peanutter to join the team. You can get more details and apply HERE. Good luck!
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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