Our Favourite Easy & Delicious Air Fryer Recipes
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Our Favourite Easy & Delicious Air Fryer Recipes

Air fryers use up to 75% less oil than conventional cooking methods and are much faster than regular fan ovens – ideal for making quick and healthy meals. From crispy cauliflower bites and harissa salmon to crunchy ice-cream balls, here are some recipes to try at home…
By Sherri Andrew /

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Harissa Salmon With Crispy Chickpeas

Serves
2
Total Time
30 Minutes
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets
3 tbsp of harissa paste
1 tbsp of olive oil
400g of chickpeas
½ tsp of black pepper
200g of tenderstem broccoli
Slice of lemon, to serve
Method
Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. Rub 1 tablespoon of harissa paste over each salmon fillet with the back of a spoon.

Step 2

Drain the chickpeas and pour them onto a plate. Pat dry with kitchen roll and pour over the oil, pepper and 1 tablespoon of harissa paste. Give them a roll around to combine and pick up all the flavours.

Step 3

Add the fillets, and what chickpeas you can fit, into the air fryer and fry for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Finish off the rest of the chickpeas and the broccoli for another five minutes.

Step 5

Serve everything together with a slice of lemon.

Vegan Cauliflower Wings

Serves
4
Total Time
35 Minutes
Ingredients
200g of panko breadcrumbs
1 ½ tsp of smoked paprika
½ tsp of garlic powder
½ tsp of onion powder
½ tsp of cayenne pepper
¼ tsp of salt
1 large egg
1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Lemon wedges, to serve
2 tbsp of sour cream, to serve
Method
Step 1

Mix all the dry ingredients together. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat the egg.

Step 2

Dip each cauliflower into the egg, coat with the panko mixture, then place onto a plate.

Step 3

Drizzle the cauliflower with a little olive oil and place into the air fryer basket in a single layer with a little space between each floret. Don’t overcrowd the basket. Work in batches if necessary.

Step 4

Cook them on a high heat for 9 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Repeat with the remaining cauliflower.

Step 5

Serve with lemon wedges and a dollop of sour cream.

Haloumi Salad With Butternut Squash & Quinoa

Serves
4
Total Time
50 Minutes
Ingredients
For the salad
250g of haloumi, sliced
350g of butternut squash, peeled and cut into small cubes
1 tbsp of olive oil
½ tsp of dried oregano
¼ tsp of smoked paprika
¼ tsp of cracked black pepper
¼ tsp of sea salt
100g of quinoa
1 vegetable stock cube
100g of baby spinach leaves
2 tbsp of pumpkin seeds
½ a medium red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
20g of walnuts, crumbled
A small handful of mint leaves
For the dressing
75ml of extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 tsp of runny honey
¼ tsp of sea salt
¼ tsp of cracked black pepper
Method
Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 200°C. Place the butternut squash in the tray and add the olive oil, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt and black pepper. Mix well so the squash is covered in everything.

Step 2

Cook for 20 minutes until the squash is soft, turning halfway through.

Step 3

While the squash is roasting cook the quinoa according to the pack instructions. Once cool, use a fork to fluff it up.

Step 4

Line the air fryer with non-stick paper and place the haloumi in. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Step 5

To make the dressing, add all the ingredients to a small bowl or jug and whisk until combined. Leave in the fridge until ready to serve.

Step 6

To serve, add the quinoa to a large serving dish, add the spinach, squash, red onion, nuts and seeds and mix gently. Add the dressing and top with the haloumi and mint leaves.

Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken Wings

Serves
4
Total Time
35 Minutes
Ingredients
For the wings
2lb of chicken wings
1 tsp of salt
1 tsp of black pepper
1 tbsp of five spice powder
1 tbsp of garlic powder
2 tbsp of vegetable oil
For the soy sauce glaze
½ cup of soy sauce
3 tbsp of honey
4 cloves of garlic grated
1 tsp of five spice powder
2 tsp of corn flour
3 tbsp of cold water
To garnish
1 tbsp of sesame seeds
2 stalks of spring onion chopped
Method
Step 1

Add the chicken, spices and oil to a bowl. Mix and massage the chicken for 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Spray the air-fryer with oil prevent the chicken from sticking, then cook the chicken in batches for 15 minutes at 180°C. Make sure to not over crowd the air fryer so the chicken can get extra crispy.

Step 3

After 15 minutes, air fry at 200°C for another 7-10 minutes, or until chicken is crispy and golden brown.

Step 4

To make the glaze, add the soy sauce, honey, garlic, and five-spice powder to a saucepan on a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 3-5 minutes. Mix the corn flour with the water, then add this to the sauce so it thickens up. Let it simmer for another minute until thick and glossy.

Step 5

Pour the sauce of the chicken wings and garnish with the sesame seeds and spring onion.

Veggie Tacos

Serves
2
Total Time
25 Minutes
Ingredients
400g of cooked kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 white onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cloves of crushed garlic
300g of chopped tomatoes
½ red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tsp of ground cumin
1 tsp of chilli powder
1 tsp of coriander seeds
100g of crumbled feta
Handful of fresh coriander, chopped
2 limes quartered
4 taco shells or tortillas
Salt and pepper
Method
Step 1

Line the air fryer with baking parchment. Place the kidney beans, onion, and garlic in the air fryer with the spices, salt and pepper. Cook for 20 minutes on a medium heat.

Step 2

Mix through the chopped tomatoes and set aside.

Step 3

Fill the tortillas/taco shells with the mixture and garnish with red onion rings, crumbled feta and chopped coriander.

Air Fryer Cheese & Marmite Crumpet Loaf

Serves
6
Total Time
25 Minutes
Ingredients
6 sourdough crumpets
6 tsp of Marmite
350g tub of four cheese sauce
125g of grated cheddar and mozzarella
Parmesan, finely grated, to sprinkle
Rocket leaves, to serve
Method
Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 200°C. If you have a small loaf tin that fits into the air fryer (about 18cm x 8cm), use that. If not, use the cardboard sleeve from the crumpet pack as a size guide to make a rough tray out of foil, discarding the cardboard afterwards. Line the tin or foil tray with a rectangle of baking parchment.

Step 2

Toast the crumpets for 2-4 minutes in the air fryer, turning halfway, until just golden.
Spread the hot crumpets with Marmite, then top each with about 1 tsp of cheese sauce. Sprinkle each one with a little grated cheddar and mozzarella. Spoon half the remaining cheese sauce into the base of the prepared tray.

Step 3

Stack the crumpets snugly on their sides in the prepared tray. Dot with the remaining sauce and sprinkle over the remaining grated cheese and a little parmesan, if using. Bake for 10 minutes until piping hot throughout, bubbling and golden. Serve immediately. Some black pepper on top and rocket leaves on the side make tasty additions.

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Hasselback Potato with Zero-Waste Pesto & Kale Salad

Serves
4
Total Time
30 Minutes
Ingredients
Leftover potatoes (2 sweet potatoes or a handful of whatever you have left)
1 bunch of basil
1 bunch of parsley
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 lemons, zested and juiced
50g of parmesan, grated
50g of pine nuts
3 tbsp of olive oil
Handful of kale or mixed salad leaves
Method
Step 1

Heat your air fryer to 205°C.

Step 2

Cut each potato in half lengthways and slice down three-quarters of the way at 0.5cm intervals. Rub all over with olive oil and sea salt.

Step 3

Cook for 15-20 minutes in the air fryer, or until they are soft through but golden on the outside.

Step 4

While the potatoes are cooking, make the zero-waste pesto. In a small blender, combine the toasted pine nuts, basil, parmesan, lemon zest and juice of 1 lemon. Drizzle in the olive oil as you blitz. Season with sea salt to taste.

Step 5

Very thinly slice the kale and dress in a bowl with zest and juice of the other lemon, a drizzle of oil and a little sea salt. Mix and scrunch with your hands to help soften the kale.

Step 6

When the potatoes are cooked, remove from the air fryer and dress with the pesto and kale salad.

Air Fryer Fish & Chips

Serves
4
Total Time
1 Hour
Ingredients
For the chips:
700g of King Edward or Maris Piper potatoes
2 tbsp of sunflower oil
Sea salt
2 tsp of semolina (optional)
Lemon wedges and parsley to garnish
For the fish:
Four thick skinless cod fillets, patted dry
2 slices of stale bread, crusts removed and torn into pieces
1 garlic clove
Zest of 1 lemon
5g of fresh parsley, leaves and stalks removed
Sea salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp oil
Tartar sauce and mushy peas, to serve
Method
Step 1

Peel the potatoes and cut into 1.5cm thick chips. Place in a bowl, cover with water and allow to soak for 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Rinse and pat potatoes dry.

Step 2

In a clean bowl, add chips, oil, salt and semolina. Toss together to make sure the chips are coated. Cook in the air fryer for 30 minutes at 200°C.

Step 3

Meanwhile, place the bread, garlic, lemon, parsley and seasoning into a food processor. Blitz until you have fine breadcrumbs. Add the oil and pulse until mixed. Spoon the breadcrumb topping onto each cod fillet and press it down with the back of spoon.

Step 4

Once the chips are done, turn the fryer down to 170°C and cook the cod fillets for 14 minutes.

Step 5

Serve the fish and chips with tartar sauce and mushy peas.

Mexican Corn Ribs

Serves
4
Total Time
20 Minutes
Ingredients
4 corns on the cob
1 tsp of Mexican seasoning
½ tsp of garlic powder
½ tsp of smoked paprika
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp of salted butter
200g of feta, crumbled
A small bunch of coriander, chopped
½ lime, juiced
Method
Step 1

Rinse and clean the corn. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the corn into quarters, lengthways.

Step 2

Make sure the butter is at room temperature, then make a spread by adding in the Mexican seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika and salt.

Step 3

Spread the butter mixture over each corn riblet and place them in the air fryer. Cook for up to 15 minutes on a high heat until charred and crispy.

Step 4

Place the ‘ribs’ in a bowl and sprinkle over the feta and coriander, and squeeze over the lime juice. Serve warm.

High Fibre Sticky Toffee Cookies

Serves
6
Total Time
35 Minutes
Ingredients
115g of unsalted butter, softened
150g of light brown sugar
1 egg
½ tsp of bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp of flaky sea salt
185g of wholemeal flour
50g of instant porridge (similar to Ready Brek)
200g of dark chocolate, roughly chopped
50g of pecans, roughly chopped
100g of dates, chopped and soaked in 2 tbsp of boiling water
Method
Step 1

Cream together the butter and light brown sugar, add the egg followed by the flour, oats, bicarbonate of soda and salt. Mix until large clumps start to appear.

Step 2

Mash the soaked dates roughly with a fork and then add to the dough along with the pecans and chopped dark chocolate, reserving a few chunks to place on top of your cookies.

Step 3

Bring the mixture together with your hands until a dough is formed, then divide the dough evenly into 5 portions (150g each). Roll each portion into a ball, flatten lightly and place 2 chunks of chocolate into the top of each one.

Step 4

Place the cookie portions in an airtight container and place in the freezer until you are ready to cook them.

Step 5

If you want to bake the cookies straight away, preheat your air fryer to 180°C and cook a couple on a circle of parchment paper for 15-20 minutes depending on how well done you like them.

Step 6

If you are baking from frozen, do not preheat the air fryer, place directly into the basket on parchment paper and cook for 20-25 minutes at 180°C.

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Air Fryer Crunchy Coated Ice-Cream Balls

Serves
6
Total Time
10 Minutes
Ingredients
500g of Waitrose Madagascan Vanilla Ice-Cream
175g of digestive biscuits
1½ tsp of ground cinnamon
2 large free-range eggs
2 tsp of whole milk
Unflavoured spray oil (such as sunflower)
Salted caramel, fudge, chocolate or other ice cream/dessert sauce, to serve
Method
Step 1

Place a baking tray in the freezer to chill for 10 minutes. Line the tray with a sheet of baking parchment. Working quickly, scoop the ice cream into 6 balls and place onto the prepared tray. Return to the freezer for 1 hour until firm.

Step 2

Crush the biscuits into a fine powder in a food processor or large bowl using the end of a rolling pin. Mix in the cinnamon. Working 1 ball at a time, roll the ice cream in the crushed crumbs to coat, shaking off any excess. Return to the tray and freeze for another hour, or until firm. Keep the remaining crumbs.

Step 3

Whisk the eggs and milk together in a bowl. Again, working quickly and 1 at a time, roll the balls in the egg mixture, then in the remaining crushed crumbs to coat evenly. Return to the tray and freeze for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until very firm.

Step 4

When ready to cook, line the air fryer with a piece of baking parchment and preheat to 200°C. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook in batches, as overcrowding the basket may cause the ice cream to melt.

Step 5

Remove the balls from the freezer, spritz with the spray oil and quickly place into the air fryer basket, 2 at a time if necessary. Cook for 2 minutes, then serve immediately, drizzled with your favourite ice cream or dessert sauce.

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