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FROM THE EDITOR Which is why I love my air fryer - despite thinking that I wasn’t an air fryer person. Crispy sausage rolls, zucchini boats with perfectly melted cheese and hot chips that have crunch would beg to differ. Whether you’re a new convert or an air-fryer expert, this handy piece of kitchen kit can transform your cooking, saving you money and time. Our collection of over 90 recipes brings together ideas for everything from breakfasts and family meals, to special suppers and delicious bakes. If you’re new to air-frying, get started with our guide to the basics (p6), then master staple recipes, including chicken thighs that can be ready in under 30 minutes (p20). Make your own fuss-free chicken nuggets (p41) and enjoy a Friday night fakeaway with…

RASPBERRY, ALMOND & OAT BREAKFAST COOKIES Preparation time 10 minsCooking time 20 minsMakes 12 2 ripe bananas, peeled and mashed 150g porridge oats 2 tbsp ground almonds ½ tsp ground cinnamon 100g raspberries (fresh or frozen) STEP 1 Mix the banana, oats, almonds, cinnamon and a pinch of salt together in a bowl to make a sticky dough. Stir through the raspberries, trying not to break them up. Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls, then put on a baking tray and flatten with your hand. STEP 2 Heat the air fryer to 180°C for 4 mins. Bake the cookies in a single layer in the air fryer basket for 8-10 mins until they feel firm around the edges and are golden brown. (You may need…

THAI-SPICED FISH CAKES Preparation time 20 mins plus chillingCooking time 15-20 minsMakes 6 250g skinless salmon fillets 1 Tbsp Thai red curry paste small handful of coriander, roughly chopped ½ tbsp fish sauce ½ lime, juiced 1 egg 3 spring onions, roughly chopped 1 lemongrass stalk, tough outer leaves removed, chopped 5 Tbsp plain flour 50g green beans, finely sliced 75g panko breadcrumbs FOR THE SRIRACHA MAYO 2 Tbsp sriracha 5 Tbsp mayo ½ lime, juiced STEP 1 Cut the salmon into chunks and put in a food processor with the curry paste, coriander, fish sauce, lime juice, egg and lemongrass. Blitz until the mixture is just combined and finely chopped, but not a paste. Tip the mixture into a bowl.…

PORK BELLY WITH APPLE SAUCE AND SLAW Preparation time 30 minsCooking time 11⁄4 hoursServes 4 4 Granny Smith apples 2 tsp fennel seeds 2 tsp sea-salt flakes 2 tsp dried chilli flakes 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1kg piece boneless pork belly, rind scored 2 tsp fine sea salt 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season HONEY MUSTARD SLAW 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp wholegrain mustard ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ red cabbage, shredded ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves STEP 1 Preheat a 7-litre air fryer to…

CELEBRATION BRUSSELS SPROUTS Preparation time 5 minsCooking time 10-15 minsServes 4-6 350g fresh Brussels sprouts, or 250g frozen 1 tsp vegetable oil chilli flakes, chopped roasted hazelnuts or chopped cooked bacon to serve (optional) STEP 1 Heat the air fryer to 180°C. If using fresh sprouts, trim them, then tip into a bowl. Drizzle over the oil, season well and toss to coat. Arrange the sprouts in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10-15 mins, tossing halfway through. STEP 2 If cooking from frozen, tip the sprouts into the air fryer basket and cook for 10-15 mins, depending on how golden you like them. Remove, tip onto a serving plate and scatter with any of the suggested toppings, if you like. SIMPLE ROAST POTATOES Preparation…

CHOCOLATE BROWNIES Preparation time 10 minsCooking time 25-35 minsServes 8-9 125g butter 125g dark chocolate, roughly chopped 2 eggs 175g caster sugar 80g plain flour 20g cocoa powder 40g white chocolate chips STEP 1 Melt the butter and chocolate in a small pan or in a heatproof bowl in short bursts in the microwave, then leave to cool for a few minutes. Line a square tin with baking parchment. STEP 2 Heat the air fryer to 160°C. Whisk the eggs, sugar and a pinch of salt together using an electric whisk until thickened and creamy. STEP 3 Sift over the flour and cocoa powder, then pour in the melted chocolate mixture. Fold in using a spatula to combine, then stir in the white chocolate…

SWEET CHILLI SALMON LETTUCE WRAPS Preparation time 15 minsCooking time 12 minsServes 2 2 Tbsp reduced-sugar sweet chilli sauce 1 lime, juiced 2 tsp reduced-salt soy sauce or wheat-free tamari 2 salmon fillets 1 carrot, finely sliced ½ daikon radish, halved and finely sliced 100g radishes, finely sliced small handful of coriander, finely chopped 1 Little Gem lettuce, leaves separated STEP 1 Heat the air fryer to 180°C for 4 mins. Combine the sweet chilli sauce with half the lime juice and half the soy sauce or tamari. Pat the salmon fillets dry using kitchen paper, then put in the air-fryer basket in one layer. Spoon the chilli sauce mixture on top of the fillets. Cook for 8-10 mins. If not quite cooked, return to the air fryer for…

SWEET POTATO FRIES Preparation time 5 mins Cooking time 20-30 minsServes 2 2 sweet potatoes 1 tsp olive oil FOR THE SEASONING 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika or other seasonings, such as a Cajun-style or barbecue spice blend, or garlic granules ½ tsp dried mixed herbs STEP 1 Peel the sweet potatoes, then slice into 1⁄2cm chips. Put in a bowl, drizzle over the oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle over the paprika, herbs and 1⁄2 tsp each of salt and pepper, then mix with your hands to coat evenly. STEP 2 Cook at 180°C in a single layer in the air fryer basket for 10-15 mins until lightly golden, giving the basket a shake after 5 mins (you’ll need to do this in batches). Once all the…

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH 26 Chorizo & halloumi breakfast baguette26 Classic baked oats26 Loaded frittata with bacon & cheddar26 Raspberry, almond & oat cookies22 Salmon bagel spread MEAT & POULTRY 88 All-in-one roast dinner14 Bacon70 Beef fajitas with spicy parmesan corn20 Chicken44 Chicken & halloumi burgers60 Chicken fajitas54 Chicken katsu curry41 Chicken nuggets54 Chicken wings12 Crispy chicken thighs53 Crispy chilli beef59 Easy cheese & ham gnocchi20 Feta & harissa-stuffed chicken breasts20 Hunter’s chicken breasts83 Italian-style roast beef20 Pizza-stuffed chicken breasts70 Pork belly with apple sauce and slaw57 Pork & potato kofte15 Sausages15 Saucy sausages & beans61 Smash burgers with cheese & bacon71 Southern fried chicken and slaw rolls15 Spicy sausage sarnie62 Sticky chicken with crispy potatoes49 Steak42 Toad-in-the-hole88 Turkey crown FISH & SEAFOOD 39 Chilli salmon teriyaki noodles50 Coconut prawn tacos33 Crispy…

CRISPY COCONUT PRAWN & MANGO SALAD Preparation time 20 minsCooking time 10 minsServes 2 160g raw king prawns, peeled 200ml coconut milk 1 large lime, ½ juiced, ½ cut into wedges to serve 2 tsp sesame oil ½ tsp caster sugar or honey 2 large handfuls of watercress or baby spinach (or use a mixture) ½ mango, stoned, peeled and sliced or cut into chunks 1 small avocado, stoned, peeled and sliced ½ small red onion, halved and thinly sliced ½ small bunch of mint, leaves picked 1 large red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced 2 Tbsp desiccated coconut 2 Tbsp cornflour vegetable oil, for brushing STEP 1 Run a sharp knife down the back of each prawn and remove the grey line that…

SWEET POTATO HASH Preparation time 15 minsCooking time 15-20 minsServes 2 2 sweet potatoes (about 500g), cut into 2cm cubes 1 red capsicum, deseeded and diced 1 red onion, roughly chopped 1 green chilli, finely sliced (deseeded, if you like) 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 2 eggs 4 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 tbsp chopped dill or coriander leaves STEP 1 Heat the air fryer to 200°C. Toss the sweet potatoes, pepper, onion, chilli and 1 Tbsp of the oil together in a large bowl. Sprinkle over the paprika and mix to evenly coat. Tip the mixture into the air fryer basket and cook for 15-20 mins until tender and browned. STEP 2 Meanwhile, heat the rest of the olive oil in…