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Air Fryers: 10 easy recipes to get you started

Air Fryers: 10 easy recipes to get you started

If you’re new to the world of air frying, you may be keen to get cooking as soon as possible. Most air fryers come with a simple recipe book, or you can find various recipes online. In this article, we highlight 10 easy recipes to get you started with your air fryer. 

Classic chicken wings

Here is a simple method for cooking some classic chicken wings: 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F). 
  2. Coat 500g (1.1 lbs) of chicken wings with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. 
  3. Place wings in an air fryer basket, ensuring they're not overcrowded. 
  4. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. 
  5. Check internal temperature with a thermometer (75°C/165°F). 
  6. Optional: Brush with BBQ or buffalo sauce for the last 2-3 minutes. 
  7. Remove, let rest, and serve with your favourite dipping sauce.

Crispy French fries

Here is a simple method for cooking crispy French fries and chips: 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F). 
  2. Cut 500 grams (1.1 pounds) of potatoes into thin fries. 
  3. Rinse the cut potatoes in cold water to remove excess starch and pat them dry. 
  4. In a bowl, toss the fries with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until evenly coated. 
  5. Place the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, without overcrowding. 
  6. Cook the fries in the air fryer for 15-20 minutes, shaking or flipping them halfway through. 
  7. Check for desired crispness and continue cooking for a few more minutes if needed. 
  8. Once golden and crispy, remove the fries from the air fryer and sprinkle with additional salt if desired. 
  9. Serve the deliciously crispy fries with your favourite dipping sauces.

Flavourful prawn skewers

Here is a simple method for cooking prawn skewers in your air fryer: 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F). 
  2. In a bowl, combine 300 grams (10.5 ounces) of peeled and deveined prawns with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. 
  3. Season the prawns with 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well to coat the prawns evenly. 
  4. Thread the seasoned prawns onto skewers, ensuring they're evenly spaced. 
  5. Place the prawn skewers in the air fryer basket, without overcrowding. 
  6. Cook the prawns in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes, flipping them halfway through. 
  7. Check the prawns for doneness, ensuring they are opaque and cooked through. 
  8. Once cooked, remove the prawn skewers from the air fryer and let them rest for a minute. 
  9. Serve the deliciously flavourful prawn skewers with a squeeze of lemon and your favourite dipping sauce.

Mouth-watering mozzarella sticks

Here is a simple method for cooking mozzarella sticks: 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F). 
  2. Cut 200 grams (7 ounces) of mozzarella cheese into sticks. 
  3. In one bowl, whisk 1 egg. In another bowl, mix 70 grams (2.5 ounces) of breadcrumbs with 1 teaspoon of dried Italian herbs. 
  4. Dip each mozzarella stick into the beaten egg, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture. 
  5. Place the coated mozzarella sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, without overcrowding. 
  6. Cook the mozzarella sticks in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes, until they turn golden and crispy. 
  7. Once cooked, remove the mozzarella sticks from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute. 
  8. Serve the deliciously crispy mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce or a creamy garlic dip.

Crispy onion rings

You can also cook crispy onion rings using these steps: 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F). 
  2. Slice 2 medium-sized onions into rings, separating them. 
  3. In one bowl, mix 120 grams (4.2 ounces) of plain flour with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika. 
  4. In another bowl, whisk 1 egg. 
  5. Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, then into the beaten egg, and back into the flour mixture. 
  6. Place the coated onion rings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, without overcrowding. 
  7. Cook the onion rings in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through. 
  8. Once cooked, remove the crispy onion rings from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute. 
  9. Serve the deliciously crispy onion rings with your favourite dipping sauce.

Delicious banana bread

Use this method to make some banana bread: 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 160°C (320°F). 
  2. In a bowl, mash 2 ripe bananas with a fork. 
  3. Add 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of plain flour, 50 grams (1.75 ounces) of softened butter, 50 grams (1.75 ounces) of granulated sugar, 1 beaten egg, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well. 
  4. Grease a small loaf pan that fits inside your air fryer. 
  5. Pour the banana bread batter into the greased pan and level the surface. 
  6. Place the loaf pan in the air fryer basket and cook for 25-30 minutes. 
  7. Check for doneness using a toothpick; it should come out clean. 
  8. Once cooked, remove the banana bread from the air fryer and let it cool before slicing.

Easy meatballs

You can use these steps to cook meatballs: 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F). 
  2. In a bowl, combine 300 grams (10.5 ounces) of minced meat (beef, pork, or a mixture) with 1 beaten egg, 30 grams (1 ounce) of breadcrumbs, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well. 
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs, approximately 3-4 centimetres (1-1.5 inches) in diameter. 
  4. Place the meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, without overcrowding. 
  5. Cook the meatballs in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes, shaking or turning them halfway through. 
  6. Check the internal temperature using a meat thermometer; it should reach 75°C (165°F) to ensure they're cooked through. 
  7. Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the air fryer and let them rest for a minute. 
  8. Serve the deliciously juicy meatballs with your favourite sauce or pasta.

Healthy salmon

Cook a healthy salmon dish, perfect for summer, with this recipe: 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F). 
  2. Rub a 150-200 gram (5-7 ounce) salmon fillet with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. 
  3. Season the salmon with a pinch of salt, a squeeze of lemon juice, and your choice of herbs or spices, such as dill, parsley, or paprika. 
  4. Place the seasoned salmon fillet in the air fryer basket. 
  5. Cook the salmon in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet. 
  6. Check the internal temperature with a fork; it should easily flake. 
  7. Once cooked, remove the salmon from the air fryer and let it rest for a minute. 
  8. Serve the deliciously healthy salmon with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.

Crispy donuts

Create a delicious treat with this donut recipe: 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F). 
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 200 grams (7 ounces) of self-raising flour, 50 grams (1.75 ounces) of caster sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. 
  3. Add 100 millilitres (3.5 fluid ounces) of milk, 1 beaten egg, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Mix until a dough forms. 
  4. Roll the dough out to about 1.5 centimetres (0.6 inches) thick and use a round cutter to make donut shapes. 
  5. Place the donuts in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each. 
  6. Cook the donuts in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they turn golden brown. 
  7. Once cooked, remove the donuts from the air fryer and let them cool slightly. 
  8. Coat the warm donuts with caster sugar or glaze them with melted chocolate or icing.

Delicious vegetable spring rolls

Make delicious vegetable spring rolls with this easy recipe: 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F). 
  2. In a bowl, mix 150 grams (5.3 ounces) of shredded cabbage, 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of shredded carrots, 50 grams (1.75 ounces) of bean sprouts, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. 
  3. Place a spoonful of the vegetable mixture onto a spring roll wrapper and roll it tightly, sealing the edges with water. 
  4. Lightly brush the spring rolls with vegetable oil to promote crispness. 
  5. Place the spring rolls in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each. 
  6. Cook the spring rolls in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they turn crispy and golden brown. 
  7. Once cooked, remove the spring rolls from the air fryer and let them cool slightly. 
  8. Serve the deliciously crispy vegetable spring rolls with sweet chili sauce or soy sauce for dipping.

Conclusion

With these simple recipes, you can easily get started with your air fryer. Remember, there are many different recipes online and you can experiment in different ways to customise your food. 

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