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Christmas is magical but let’s be honest, it can also be hectic. From last-minute shopping to endless prep in the kitchen, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s where your air fryer comes in. This little hero will take the stress out of cooking, delivering fast, foolproof results with less fuss – and it’s often healthier, too. In this special festive issue, we show just how versatile your air fryer can be with 100 recipes that require minimal effort and yield impressive results. Take our showstopping cover recipe; a whole ham, slow-cooked in cola and studded with cloves, then finished in the air fryer until caramelised and golden (p41). You’ll also find your perfect turkey here (p12), wings-for-dinner gravy (p18) and 14 starry sides (p30) to make your feast shine. And it…

Hasselback butternut squash with tahini yogurt & gremolata Our hasselback butternut squash makes a perfect veggie Christmas main. It’s spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and served with a zingy citrus and herb gremolata. SERVES 6 PREP 20 mins COOK 1 hr MORE EFFORT V 3 medium butternut squash, halved vertically, peeled and deseeded6 star anise5 tbsp olive oil1 tsp ground cinnamon½ nutmeg, grated3 tbsp light brown soft sugar100g natural or plant-based yogurt100g tahini1 lemon, zested and juiced For the gremolata 2 large handfuls of flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and finely chopped1 orange, zested, plus ½ juiced1 garlic clove, crushed3 tbsp dried cranberries4 tbsp pomegranate seeds5 tbsp flaked almonds, toasted 1 Working with one squash half at a time, put on a chopping board with a wooden spoon on either side.…

Nutritionist Jenny is a content creator and bestselling cookbook author. She runs nutrition workshops across the globe and has worked with athletes and sports people. She also regularly contributes to TV, radio and the national press. @jennytschiesche Padron peppers These salty, blistered peppers are perfect for a healthy snack. SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins COOK 5 mins EASY V 250g padron peppers2 tsp extra virgin olive oil sea salt flakes, to serve Heat the air fryer to 200C. Toss the peppers in the olive oil. Place in the air fryer in a single layer, then cook for 5 mins, or until the skins start to blister. Remove from the air fryer, sprinkle over the flaky sea salt, then serve hot. Chicken tikka Packs of ready-to-eat chicken tikka tend to contain…

Christmas raspberry dodgers MAKES 20-25 PREP 25 mins plus 15 mins chilling COOK 40 mins plus cooling EASY V 200g unsalted butter200g golden caster sugar1 egg1 tsp vanilla extract400g plain flour, plus extra for dusting100g seedless raspberry jamicing sugar, for dusting 1 Put the butter in a bowl and beat using electric beaters until soft and creamy. Beat in the sugar, then the egg and vanilla, and finally the flour. If the dough feels sticky, add a little more flour and knead it in. Bring together into a ball and chill for 15 mins. 2 Dust a clean work surface with flour and roll out the dough to the thickness of a pound coin. Stamp out the biscuits using a fluted 6cm cutter. Using a 1-2cm star or Christmas tree…

French toast Finish off your toast with a sprinkle of icing sugar for a festive feel. SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins COOK 14 mins EASY V 1 egg40ml whole milk1 tbsp double cream½ tsp vanilla extractpinch of ground cinnamon2 thick slices of brioche1 tbsp demerara sugarberries and icing sugar or bacon, to serve (optional) 1 Beat the egg, milk, cream, vanilla extract and cinnamon together with a pinch of salt. Pour into a shallow bowl. Heat the air fryer to 180C. 2 Line the base of the air fryer basket with baking parchment. Dunk each piece of brioche in the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well coated, then carefully transfer to the lined air fryer basket. Sprinkle half the demerara sugar over the top and cook for 6-7…

The health benefits 1 A lower-fat method of cooking Air fryers need significantly less oil than deep-fat fryers, and a 2015 study showed that food cooked using an air fryer was, as a result, substantially lower in fat. An air fryer does this by heating the food in hot air that contains fine oil droplets. 2 May help weight management Deep-fried foods are high in both fat and calories, so swapping these foods for those cooked in an air fryer may help to reduce your calorie intake. However, this does depend on how often your diet involves frying food compared to other cooking methods. 3 Lower levels of acrylamide Studies show that using an air fryer reduces a compound known as acrylamide by up to 90% compared to deep-fat frying. It is…

Hot smoked salmon & beetroot platter The beetroot, rocket and nuts bring lots of colour and flavour to this dish. Strain the labneh a day in advance to make this starter quick to assemble. SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins plus 1 hr draining COOK 45 mins EASY 500g natural yogurt2 beetroots1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 tsp maple syrup or honey2 tsp coriander seeds, lightly crushed using a pestle and mortar½ lemon, juicedlarge handful of rocket2 hot smoked salmon fillets50g walnuts, roughly choppedcrusty bread, to serve 1 Combine the yogurt with some seasoning, then spoon into the middle of a double layer of muslin. Bring the corners up and tie together into a parcel, then hang over a bowl to catch any liquid. Leave to drain for 1 hr. After…

Turkey & pesto croissants Use up leftover turkey in these savoury croissants. Customise with other ingredients you have in the fridge for a great lunch option. SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins COOK 5 mins EASY 2 croissants100g leftover roast turkey, shredded1½ tbsp pestocooked bacon, mature cheddar, spinach and rocket, or any toppings of your choice 1 Heat the air fryer to 170C. Put the croissants in the basket and cook for 3-5 mins until warmed through. 2 Meanwhile, put the turkey, pesto, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a small bowl and mix well. Slice the croissants in half lengthways. Spoon half the turkey pesto mixture into each croissant and layer any optional extras over the top (we used cooked bacon, cheddar, spinach and…

Eloise, also known as Fitwaffle, is a bestselling cookbook author with 16 million followers on social media. A personal trainer turned food influencer and baker, she is known for fun, indulgent recipes that are easy to make. @fitwaffle Speculoos magic bars A buttery speculoos biscuit base, topped with condensed milk, chocolate chips, more speculoos biscuits and melted speculoos spread. These magic bars create such an amazing flavour and texture combo and are so quick and easy to make. MAKES 9 PREP 15 mins plus cooling COOK 25 mins EASY V 125g speculoos biscuits (I use Biscoff), plus 6 extra biscuits, broken into pieces50g salted butter, melted200g condensed milk150g milk and white chocolate chips2 tbsp speculoos spread (I use Biscoff), melted 1 Line a baking tin with thick baking parchment –…

Dominique Eloïse is a cookbook author, art director and food stylist who has created content for brands such as Heinz. Fellow author Izy writes the award-winning blog Top With Cinnamon and is a food photographer and stylist. @dominique_eloise @izyhossack Eclair ring cake The advantage here is that making one big ring cake takes less time than assembling individual eclairs, meaning you can entertain with ease. SERVES 4-6 PREP 20 mins plus cooling and 20 mins drying COOK 20 mins EASY V ½ quantity choux pastry (see recipe, right)50g plain dark chocolate, minimum50% cocoa solids, chopped For the filling 200ml double cream4 tsp instant custard powder1 tsp vanilla paste or extract (optional) 1 Combine the filling ingredients in a bowl and whisk to soft peaks, then cover and keep chilled. 2…

Mincemeat & almond croissants SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins plus 10 mins cooling COOK 12 mins EASY V Heat the air fryer to 180C. In a bowl beat 50g softened butter with 50g golden caster sugar and 50g ground almonds plus a pinch of salt. Add ½ tsp almond extract and 1 egg and mix until smooth. Split 4 croissants, spread generously with the almond paste and add a spoonful of mincemeat to the middle of each. Spoon a little more almond paste and mincemeat on top and sprinkle with flaked almonds. Put in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-12 mins until the filling is oozing out and set. Leave to cool for 10 mins, then dust with icing sugar. PER SERVING 577 kcals • fat 34g • saturates…

Dean’s cooking career began when he finished second on MasterChef in 2006. Since then, he’s become a bestselling cookbook author, appeared on a plethora of TV shows and amassed a huge social media following. @deanedwardschef Pigs in blankets toad-in-the-hole This simple twist on a classic toad-in-the-hole cooks beautifully in your air fryer. For this recipe, I’ve used small enamel trays to cook the yorkshire puddings individually, but if you want to do a larger one and you have the space, you can use a larger circular tray. Here’s a good tip: put a folded piece of foil underneath your yorkshire pudding to help you lift it out. SERVES 2 PREP 15 mins plus 30 mins chilling COOK 28 mins EASY vegetable oil4 good-quality sausages4 smoked streaky bacon rashers½ small onion,…

Clementine custard tarts SERVES 12 PREP 25 mins plus cooling COOK 25 mins MORE EFFORT V 6 clementines, 3 zested, all juiced (you’ll need about 240ml)320g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry plain flour, for dusting2 eggs, plus 3 egg yolks (freeze the surplus whites for another recipe)2 tbsp cornflour2 tbsp caster sugar450ml whole milkicing sugar, for dusting (optional) 1 Bring the clementine juice to the boil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Cook until reduced to about 50ml (this may take up to 20 mins). Leave to cool. 2 Unravel the puff pastry. Scatter over two-thirds of the clementine zest. Re-roll the pastry into a tight spiral from one of the short ends, then cut along its length at 2cm intervals into 12 even rounds. On a lightly floured surface,…

Garlic, honey & thyme pigs in blankets Make this Christmas classic as a side or serve as retro canapés – use 24 cocktail sausages and cut the bacon rashers in half before wrapping. SERVES 8 PREP 5 mins COOK 20 mins EASY 12 smoked streaky bacon rashers12 chipolatas80g honey1 tsp wholegrain mustard1 large garlic clove, grated5 thyme sprigs, leaves picked and finely chopped 1 Wrap each bacon rasher around a chipolata. Heat the air fryer to 180C. Put the chipolatas in the air fryer basket with a little space between each one. Cook for 10 mins. 2 Pour the honey into a small saucepan over a low heat until just bubbling, then stir in the mustard, garlic, thyme and some salt and pepper. Brush most of the honey over the…

Gluten-free sausage roll wreath Make sure there’s something for everyone at the party. While this pastry wreath is gluten-free, guests won’t be able to tell the difference. MAKES 10 PREP 15 mins COOK 30 mins EASY 6 gluten-free pork sausages½ tsp mixed spice280g free-from ready rolled puff pastry2 tbsp red onion chutney, plus more to serve1 egg, beaten, to glazemustard and pickles, to serve (optional) 1 Squeeze the sausagemeat from their skins into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over the mixed spice. Mix well by hand. 2 Unravel the puff pastry onto some baking parchment on your work surface. Spread the chutney in a thin layer all over the pastry. Spread the sausagemeat on top, covering the whole surface. Pat and press the meat into the…

Mincemeat flapjacks Add a festive twist to your flapjacks for a Christmassy treat on-the-go. SERVES 16 PREP 10 mins plus cooling COOK 30 mins EASY V 175g unsalted butter, plus extra for the tin100g golden syrup1 tbsp treacle175g light brown soft sugar250g porridge oats 100g fruit & nut mix, roughly chopped 350g mincemeat or vegetarian alternative 1 Butter a 20cm square tin and line with baking parchment. Melt the butter, syrup, treacle and sugar in a saucepan over a medium-low heat. Stir in the oats, fruit & nut mix, mincemeat and a pinch of salt until fully combined, then tip into the prepared tin. 2 Heat the air fryer to 160C. Press the mixture into an even layer using a silicone spatula, ensuring it’s packed tightly. Bake in the air…

Gingerbread mince pies Combine two very traditional Christmas bakes – gingerbread and mince pies – to create something extra special, topped off with mini gingerbread people. SERVES 12 PREP 30 mins plus cooling and 30 mins chilling COOK 25 mins EASY V ❆ unbaked only 400g mincemeat or vegetarian alternative50g stem ginger chopped, plus 1 tbsp ginger syrup from the jar For the pastry 250g plain flour, plus extra for dusting¼ tsp ground cinnamon½ tsp ground ginger125g cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces3 tbsp golden caster sugar1 egg, beaten 1 For the pastry, tip the flour, spices and butter into a large bowl with a large pinch of salt. Rub together with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar. Add the egg and use…

Mustard & parmesan crumbed chicken With its rich mustard flavours and deliciously crunchy, cheesy coating, this dinner is sure to become a family favourite. SERVES 4 PREP 30 mins COOK 45 mins EASY 500g baby potatoes, halved5 tsp olive oil1 tbsp Dijon mustard200g low-fat natural yogurt30g parmesan, finely grated100g soft white breadcrumbs2 tsp dried mixed herbs1 lemon, zested and juiced1kg skin-on, bone-in chicken drumsticks320g green beans 1 Heat the air fryer to 180C. Toss the potatoes with 2 tsp of the oil and tip in the air fryer basket. Bake for 20 mins, tossing halfway through cooking. 2 Combine the mustard and yogurt in a bowl and season. In a second bowl, mix the parmesan, breadcrumbs, herbs and lemon zest. Drizzle over 1 tsp of the oil, season and toss.…

£84.15 (RRP £99) inc p&p* With a sleek black design and a digital control panel at the top, this air fryer will look at home in any kitchen. The control panel features touch-sensitive buttons for various cooking functions and the air fryer has dual cooking compartments and a generous 12-litre capacity. This air fryer enables you to cook multiple meals at once, perfect for large families or batch cooking. It’s the ultimate appliance for achieving that crisp finish without oil. Features include: • Adjustable timer up to 60 minutes • Variable temperature up to 200C • DUAL feature – ideal for batch cooking, utilising both cooking zones • 3.5-litre removable air fryer basket and 8-litre cooking zone • Removable 8-litre door for easy cleaning • SYNC feature – cook two…