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“There's no doubt about it, the air fryer trend has completely changed the weeknight dinner game… and the quick snack game, and the easy enteraining game and the cheeky sweet treat game… Come to think of it, it's completely changed the way we approach cooking. Here at taste HQ, we've been having fun experimenting with and test-running different types of air fryers and what you can create with them. Of course an air fryer is great for making crispy golden chips and other traditionally 'fried' foods, but we're pushing the envelope (or in this case the air fryer basket) and making entire meals in it, such as lasagne (page 48), beef Wellington (yes really! page 35) and even salmon with a herb crust (page 45). Desserts too are getting an…

HASH BROWNS MAKES 12 ✷ PREP 10 MINS ✷ COOKING 30 MINS INGREDIENTS 750g sebago (brushed) potatoes, peeled, coarsely grated 1 small onion, coarsely grated 80g (1 cup) coarsely grated cheddar 50g (⅓ cup) self-raising flour 2 eggs, lightly whisked Greek-style youghurt or sour cream, to serve METHOD 1 Place the potato and onion in a colander in the sink and use clean hands to squeeze out excess liquid. Transfer to a large bowl. 2 Add the cheddar and flour to the potato mixture. Season. Toss to combine. Use a spatula to fold egg through potato mixture until well combined. 3 Lightly spray an air fryer basket with oil. In batches, place ¼ cupfuls of the mixture in the basket, 2cm apart. Gently spread to create 8cm circles. Spray with oil. Cook at 190°C for…

SERVES 4 ✷ PREP 30 MINS (+ CHILLING) ✷ COOKING 50 MINS INGREDIENTS 1kg white potatoes, unpeeled 100g salted butter, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbs chopped fresh continental parsley leaves or chives 100g (1 cup) pre-grated 3 cheese blend 40g (¼ cup) plain flour 2 eggs, lightly whisked 2 tbs milk 100g (2 cups) panko breadcrumbs METHOD 1 Cook potatoes in the air fryer at 180°C for 30 minutes or until tender. Set aside for 15 minutes or until cooled slightly. Peel. Mash until smooth. 2 Meanwhile, combine butter, garlic, parsley and 1 tsp sea salt in a bowl. Shape into a log 12cm long with a 2cm diameter. Transfer to a sheet of baking paper. Roll up to enclose. Place in the fridge to chill until firm. 3 Add cheese to potato. Stir until well combined.…

cRISPY cHOOK SERVES 4 ✷ PREP 30 MINS (+ CHLLING) ✷ COOKING 25 MINS INGREDIENTS 125g (2½ cups) panko breadcrumbs 60g (¾ cup) shredded parmesan 1½ tbs fresh thyme leaves 185g butter, melted 500g chicken breast fillet, cut into 3cm pieces 2 tbs smoky barbecue sauce 125g (½ cup) sour cream METHOD 1 Combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan and thyme in a shallow bowl. Season. Place the butter in a separate shallow bowl. Dip a piece of chicken into the butter to coat, allowing excess to drain off. Place in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to coat. Repeat to give a double coating. Place on a plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken, butter and breadcrumb mixture. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill. 2 Line an air fryer basket with baking paper. Place half the…

SERVES 2 ✷ PREP 20 MINS ✷ COOKING 20 MINS INGREDIENTS 1 large (about 300g) chicken breast fillet 4 slices ham 4 slices Swiss cheese 50g (⅓ cup) plain flour 1 egg 25g (½ cup) panko breadcrumbs 2 small bunches cherry truss tomatoes (about 5 on each) Steamed green beans and bought garlic and herb butter, to serve METHOD 1 Cut the chicken in half horizontally. Place 1 chicken piece on a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap to enclose. Use a rolling pin to beat evenly until 1 cm thick. Unwrap the chicken and top with 2 slices of ham, overlapping slightly, then top with 2 slices of cheese. Starting from a short end, roll up chicken firmly to enclose. (Don't worry if the ham or cheese pokes out. It doesn't need to be too neat.) Repeat…

SERVES 2 ✷ PREP 20 MINS (+ CHILLING) ✷ COOKING 40 MINS INGREDIENTS 1 tbs olive oil 2 × 3.5cm-thick (about 150g each) beef eye fillet steaks 200g button mushrooms, finely chopped 2 French shallots, peeled, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 7 slices prosciutto 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, just thawed 1 egg, lightly whisked Steamed broccolini and onion relish, to serve METHOD 1 Heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Cook the steaks, turning, for 3-4 minutes or until just browned all over. Transfer to a plate and place in the fridge until cooled slightly. 2 Reduce heat to medium. Add mushrooms, shallot and garlic to pan. Cook, stirring, for 15 minutes or until golden and liquid has evaporated. Transfer to a plate. Place in fridge for 5 minutes…

Mex MASH-UP SERVES 4 ✷ PREP 20 MINS (+ 20 MINS CHILLING) ✷ COOKING 20 MINS INGREDIENTS 2 chicken breast fillets 80ml (⅓ cup) chipotle sauce, plus extra, to serve 125g (¾ cup) cooked rice 125g can black beans, rinsed, drained 100g (1 cup) coarsely grated mozzarella 1 green shallot, sliced 170g pkt cheeseflflavoured corn chips 2 eggs 40g (¼ cup) plain flflour Avocado dip, sliced jalapeño chilli, coriander leaves & lime wedges, to serve METHOD 1 Use a sharp knife to slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally. Use a meat mallet to pound out the chicken to about 5mm thick. 2 Spread 1 tbs of the chipotle sauce over 1 piece of chicken. Top with one-quarter of the rice. Sprinkle with one-quarter of the beans, mozzarella and shallot. Carefully roll from the short end of the…

PReP IN 10! SERVES 2 ✷ PREP 10 MINS ✷ COOKING 25 MINS INGREDIENTS 3 (about 200g) baby coliban (chat) potatoes 1 French-trimmed lamb rack (with 6 cutlets) 2 tbs gluten-free mint jelly, plus extra, to serve watercress salad 1 orange ½ bunch watercress, sprigs picked ½ baby fennel bulb, shaved 2 tbs fresh mint leaves 1 tbs olive oil METHOD 1 Cut the potatoes in half. Place on a microwave-safe plate. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and cook on High for 4 minutes or until just tender. Set aside to cool slightly. Gently squash the potatoes to roughen the edges. Spray all over with olive oil. 2 Place the lamb rack on a small sheet of baking paper. Brush the lamb with half of the mint jelly. Transfer lamb rack on the paper to an…

Layer love SERVES 2 ✷ PREP 10 MINS ✷ COOKING 25 MINS INGREDIENTS 160ml (⅔ cup) thickened cream 40g (⅓ cup) freshly grated parmesan 1½ tbs cornflour 1⅓ cups leftover bolognese, heated 4 sheets fresh lasagne 55g (½ cup) 3 cheese blend Basil leaves, to serve METHOD 1 Whisk the cream, parmesan and cornflour in a measuring jug until smooth. Season. 2 Spread ⅓ cup of the bolognese over the base of a greased 3-cup capacity, 6cm-deep, 14cm x 19cm (base size) ovenproof dish. Drizzle with 2 tbs cream mixture. Top with a lasagne sheet, trimming to fit your dish. Repeat layering with bolognese and cream mixture, finishing with a lasagne sheet. 3 Pour over the remaining cream mixture and sprinkle with cheese blend. Place dish in the air fryer and cook on 170°C for 15…

MAKES 8 ✷ PREP 20 MINS ✷ COOKING 30 MINS INGREDIENTS 200g triple cream brie 8 sheets filo pastry 125g butter, melted 85g (¼ cup) cranberry sauce, plus extra to serve 1 bunch fresh chive PASTRY PARCeLS METHOD 1 Cut the brie into eight 1cm-thick slices and set aside. 2 Place the filo on a clean work surface. Cover with a dry tea towel then a damp tea towel (to prevent pastry drying out). Brush 1 sheet with a little butter. Place another sheet on top. Brush with butter. Repeat with 2 more sheets and butter (stack will have 4 sheets total). Cut the stack in half crossways, then cut each piece in half again crossways. 3 Place 1 slice of brie in the centre of 1 stack. Top brie with 1 heaped tsp…

MAKES 20 ✷ PREP 30 MINS ✷ COOKING 25 MINS INGREDIENTS 500g pork mince 80g (1 cup) finely shredded cabbage 4 green shallots, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, peeled, coarsely grated 3 large garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbs finely grated fresh ginger ½ tsp white pepper 1 tbs soy sauce 250g pkt frozen spring roll pastry, just thawed Bought sweet and sour sauce, for dipping METHOD 1 Place the mince, cabbage, shallot, carrot, garlic, ginger, pepper and soy sauce in a large bowl. Use clean hands to mix until well combined. 2 Carefully separate the spring roll pastry sheets and stack loosely together. Cover with a clean dry tea towel, then a clean damp tea towel to stop the pastry drying out. 3 Place 1 spring roll wrapper, with a corner closest to you, on a clean work surface.…

FINGeR FOOD STICKY GLAZe SERVES 6 ✷ PREP 5 MINS (+ 3 HOURS CHILLING) ✷ COOKING 35 MINS INGREDIENTS 125ml (½ cup) bourbon 125ml (½ cup) pure maple syrup 1 tbs hot chilli sauce 1.5kg chicken wing nibbles Ranch dressing, to serve Sliced raw vegetables, to serve METHOD 1 Combine the bourbon, maple syrup and chilli sauce in a large bowl. Add the chicken. Toss to coat. Cover and place in the fridge for 3 hours. 2 Preheat a 7-litre air fryer to 180°C. Place chicken, in a single layer, in the basket, reserving marinade. Cook, turning chicken, for 35 minutes or until golden and cooked through. 3 Meanwhile, strain marinade into a medium frying pan. Bring to the boil over high heat and cook for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens and reduces.…

MAKES 16 ✷ PREP 30 MINS (+ PROVING) ✷ COOKING 20 MINS INGREDIENTS 185ml (¾ cup) warm water 7g sachet dried yeast 1 tsp salt Pinch of caster sugar 300g (2 cups) plain flour 2 tbs olive oil, plus extra to grease and drizzle Fresh ricotta, to serve Prosciutto slices, coarsely torn, to serve METHOD 1 Combine the water, yeast, salt and sugar in a jug. Whisk until yeast dissolves. Set aside for 5 minutes until frothy. 2 Place the flour in a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Pour in the yeast mixture and oil, and use a wooden spoon to stir until combined. Use clean hands to bring the dough together. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. 3 Lightly grease a bowl…

BIKKIe BITes MAKES 10 ✷ PREP 30 MINS (+ 30 MINS CHILLING) ✷ COOKING 30 MINS INGREDIENTS 10 Oreo Original cookies 250g cream cheese, at room temperature, chopped 1 egg, lightly whisked 64g pkt (2 pack) Mars chocolate bar, chopped Icing sugar, to dust (optional) METHOD 1 Line 10 small patty cases with another patty case. Use a small knife to split cookies in half. Place half of the cookie halves, cream-side up, into patty cases. Use electric beaters to beat the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add the egg and beat until well combined. 2 Place chocolate bar pieces in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for 45 seconds or until softened. Stir until almost smooth. Add to cheese mixture. Beat until combined. 3 Preheat an air fryer to 160°C. Spoon…

SWeeTS FRUITY TWIsT MAKES 4 ✷ PREP 15 MINS ✷ COOKING 25 MINS INGREDIENTS 4 (about 200g each) red apples 60g butter, melted 25g (¼ cup) walnuts, finely chopped 4 Jersey Caramels, finely chopped Ice-cream or double cream, to serve METHOD 1 Cut the tops from the apples, then use a melon baller to scoop out the core without going through the base. Use a small sharp knife to score 2 circles into the cut side of the apples, going as deep as you can without cutting all the way through. 2 Make cuts down the side of the apples, keeping the base intact. Brush the cut sides of the apples with melted butter, allowing it to drizzle into the cuts. Air fry at 180°C for 15 minutes. 3 Use tongs to transfer apples…

MAKES 8 ✷ PREP 20 MINS ✷ COOKING 20 MINS INGREDIENTS 300g (2 cups) self-raising flour 55g (¼ cup) caster sugar 60g butter, chilled, chopped 150g ctn mango and passionfruit yoghurt 1 tbs almond meal 80ml (⅓ cup) premium vanilla bean custard 60ml (¼ cup) fresh passionfruit pulp METHOD 1 Place flour, sugar and butter in a food processor. Process until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add yoghurt and process until dough just starts to come together. 2 Turn dough onto a work surface and knead until smooth. Roll the dough out on a sheet of baking paper to a 30 x 30cm square. Sprinkle the dough with almond meal. Top with custard. Spread custard across dough, leaving an 8cm border at one end. Top custard with passionfruit pulp. Starting from the side without the border,…

MAKES 12 ✷ PREP 15 MINS ✷ COOKING 15 MINS READY IN 30! INGREDIENTS 300g (2 cups) self-raising flour 40g butter, chopped 60g white chocolate, chopped 185ml (3⁄4 cup) milk, plus 1 tbs extra 60g (1⁄ 2 cup) frozen raspberries Whipped cream, to serve Icing sugar, to dust METHOD 1 Place the flour into a large bowl. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until fine breadcrumbs form. Stir in the white chocolate. Make a well in the centre. 2 Add the milk to the flour mixture. Use a flat-bladed knife to stir until almost combined. Add the raspberries and gently stir to combine. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Bring the dough together and gently knead until just smooth. Press the dough out into a 2cm-thick disc. Use a 5cm-diameter round…

KITCHeN COUTURe 14L DIGITAL This 14L whopper has 10 cooking presets, manual time and temperature controls, and six bonus accessories, including an oil tray, rotating cage and rotisserie fork. This makes it the most fun-to-use air fryer! MULTI GADGeT ADVWIN 6.5L This large capacity air fryer has 10 functions and a handy digital touchscreen, making it super simple to operate. With a non-stick, dishwasher-safe basket, it's also easy to clean. This appliance has consistently achieved high Amazon ratings (averaging 4.4 out of 5 stars), with purchasers praising the crispy food, low price point and family-friendly size. GReAT VALUe INSTANT POT VORTeX MINI This is brought to you by the makers of the worldwide favourite multicooker, so it's bound to be a winner. Small yet smart, this won't take up precious…

SNACKS MAKES 8 ✷ PREP 25 MINS ✷ COOKING 30 MINS HAND PIeS INGREDIENTS 30g butter 2 green shallots, thickly sliced 2 tbs plain flour 310ml (1¼ cups) milk 80g (1 cup) coarsely grated cheddar 185g can tuna in oil, drained, flaked 120g (¾ cup) frozen mixed vegetables (peas and corn) 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, just thawed 1 egg, lightly whisked METHOD 1 Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until soft. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly, until smooth. Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until thickened slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese. Transfer to a large bowl. Set aside to cool until room temperature.…

SNACKS FRIeD ONION SERVES 2 ✷ PREP 10 MINS ✷ COOKING 15 MINS INGREDIENTS 1 brown onion 1 egg 60ml (¼ cup) milk 50g (⅓ cup) plain flour 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder Sour cream, sweet chilli sauce and chopped fresh chives, to serve METHOD 1 Peel a brown onion. eel Make 10 cuts, from the top to about 1cm from the base. Gently loosen onion segments to make 'petals'. 2 Whisk the egg and milk in a jug. Combine flour, paprika, garlic and onion powders in a small bowl. 3 Place onion in a bowl and sift over some flour mixture, filling any gaps. Shake off excess and reserve. Drizzle egg mixture over the onion and into the gaps. Sprinkle with remaining flour mixture. Spray with olive oil. 4…

SNACKS ReADY IN 25! MAKES 4 ✷ PREP 15 MINS ✷ COOKING 10 MINS INGREDIENTS 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, just thawed 2 roma tomatoes, halved, sliced 2 tbs baby basil leaves 120g bocconcini, torn or 50g goat's cheese in oil 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil Green salad, to serve METHOD 1 Preheat an air fryer to 200°C. Cut pastry into 4 squares. Line four 8.5cm (base size) fluted tart tins with pastry squares. Trim excess pastry. Prick pastry base of each tart with a fork. 3 Place 2 tart tins in air fryer basket. Insert separating grill and add remaining 2 tins. Air fry for 6 minutes or until golden and puffed. Remove basket and place tins on a board. Using a clean tea towel and being careful not to burn yourself…

SERVES 2 ✷ PERP 15 MINS ✷ COOKING 35 MINS INGREDIENTS 2 (about 200g each) small sweet potatoes 400g can black beans, rinsed, drained 125g corn kernels, drained 125ml (½ cup) taco sauce or tomato salsa, plus extra, to serve 35g (⅓ cup) coarsely grated cheddar Corn chips, to serve  ½ avocado, mashed 2 tbs sour cream 2 tsp chopped fresh coriander leaves METHOD 1 Scrub the sweet potatoes and prick a few times with a small sharp knife. Place in an air fryer basket and cook at 180°C for 30 minutes. 2 Meanwhile, combine the black beans, corn and taco sauce or tomato salsa in a bowl. 3 Remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer and place each on a piece of baking paper so you can lift them in and out of the air…

SERVES 4 ✷ PREP 15 MINS (+ OVERNIGHT CHILLING & RESTING) ✷ COOKING 1 HOUR INGREDIENTS 1.2kg piece pork belly, rind scored 2 tsp table salt 80ml (⅓ cup) honey 2 tbs maple syrup 3 tsp white wine vinegar 2 tsp Dijon mustard METHOD 1 Unwrap pork and place on a rimmed tray. Place in the fridge, uncovered, overnight to dry out the skin (see tip). 2 Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes. Pat pork dry with paper towel. Spray with oil. Rub salt into pork rind. 3 Place the pork in the air fryer basket. Cook for 30 minutes or until the rind crackles. Reduce temperature to 160°C. Cook for 30 minutes or until pork is tender and cooked through. 4 Meanwhile, place the honey, maple syrup, vinegar and mustard in…

MeALS SERVES 4 ✷ PREP 10 MINS ✷ COOKING 20 MINS INGREDIENTS 300g chicken tenderloins 4 rashers rindless bacon 450g packet microwave long-grain rice 2 tbs oyster sauce, plus extra, to serve 2 tbs light soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 3 tsp finely grated fresh ginger 2 eggs, lightly whisked 120g (¾ cup) frozen peas 2 green shallots, sliced 1 long fresh red chilli, thinly sliced METHOD 1 Preheat air fryer to 180°C. Place chicken and bacon on air fryer rack. Cook for 8 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool slightly. Slice chicken and chop bacon. 2 Meanwhile, use your fingers to separate the rice grains in the packet. Microwave the rice for 1 minute. Transfer to a round 20cm, high-sided ovenproof dish or cake pan. Add oyster sauce, soy sauce,…

MeALS SERVES 2 ✷ PREP 10 MINS ✷ COOKING 25 MINS INGREDIENTS 550g kestrel potatoes, quartered 1 slice day-old bread 25g butter, melted 2 tsp chopped fresh dill, plus extra, to serve 2 tsp chopped fresh chives 2 (about 180g each) skinless salmon fillets Extra virgin olive oil, to serve Lemon wedges, to serve METHOD 1 Place potato in the air fryer. Heat to 180°C. Spray with oil and sprinkle with salt. Cook, turning occasionally and spraying with oil, for 20 minutes or until the potato is crisp and golden. 2 Meanwhile, place the bread in a small food processor. Process until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a bowl. Add butter, dill and chives to the bowl. Season. Stir well to combine Press mixture over the top of each salmon fillet. 3 Place the herb-crusted salmon in…

MeALS ReADY IN 30! SERVES 2 ✷ PREP 10 MINS ✷ COOKING 20 MINS INGREDIENTS 2 tsp rice bran oil ¼ medium brown onion, finely chopped 80g frozen spinach, thawed, excess water squeezed out 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, just thawed 200g Danish feta, halved horizontally 1 egg yolk, lightly whisked Lemon wedges, to serve (optional) METHOD 1 Heat the oil in a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes or until golden. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until combined. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool. 2 Place the pastry on a large chopping board. Place the feta in the centre. Top with onion mixture. Slice pastry diagonally into 2cm-wide strips along the long sides of the filling. Fold in the short…

FINGeR FOOD SERVES 4 ✷ PREP 5 MINS (+ 8 HOURS CHILLING) ✷ COOKING 50 MINS SPICY SAUCe INGREDIENTS 3 tsp sea salt flakes 1 tsp baking powder 1.5kg chicken V wings hot buttered sauce 40g butter, melted 1 tbs sriracha 1 tsp rice wine vinegar METHOD 1 Combine the salt and baking powder in a small bowl. Place the chicken wings in a separate large bowl. Sprinkle the salt mixture over the chicken and toss until well coated. 2 Place a wire rack over a baking tray. Top with the wings in a single layer. Place the tray in the fridge, uncovered, for at least 8 hours or overnight to dry out. 3 Working in batches, place the chicken wings in the basket of an air fryer. Cook at 200°C for about 25…

FINGeR FOOD LITTLe DIPPeRS MAKES 20 ✷ PREP 20 MINS (+ CHILLING & FREEZING) ✷ COOKING 15 MINS INGREDIENTS 250g cream cheese, at room temperature, chopped 1½ cups shredded cooked chicken, finely chopped 160g (2 cups) Mexican inspired cheese 2 eggs 50g (⅓ cup) plain flour 135g (1½ cups) dried breadcrumbs Tomato salsa, to dip METHOD 1 Line a 20cm square pan with baking paper allowing the paper to overhang 2 sides. 2 Place the cream cheese, chicken and Mexican cheese in a bowl. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Transfer to the prepared pan, smoothing the surface. Place in the fridge for 1 hour or until firm. 3 Turn the cheese mixture out onto a chopping board. Use a long sharp knife to cut into 2cm × 10cm pieces. Place in the freezer for…

SERVES 8 ✷ PREP 30 MINS ✷ COOKING 30 MINS INGREDIENTS 450g cob loaf 250g frozen spinach, thawed 1 tbs olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 250g cream cheese, at room temperature, chopped 200g sour cream 125ml (½ cup) pure cream 75g (¾ cup) shredded 3 cheese mix 35g sachet salt-reduced French onion soup mix 3 green shallots, thinly sliced METHOD 1 Cut 4cm off the top of the cob loaf. Scoop bread from the centre of the loaf, leaving a 1.5cm-thick shell. Tear or roughly chop the inside bread and loaf top into pieces. Place the cob and bread pieces in the basket of an air fryer. Spray generously with oil. Cook at 160°C for 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking time. Transfer to a serving platter. 2 Meanwhile, use your hands…

SERVES 8 ✷ PREP 20 MINS (+ 20 MINS COOLING) ✷ COOKING 30 MINS INGREDIENTS 4 egg whites 215g (1 cup) caster sugar 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract Whipped cream to serve Raspberries, to serve Cadbury Caramilk chocolate, peeled into curls, to serve METHOD 1 Use electric beaters to whisk the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl until firm peaks form. Add the sugar, 1 tbs at a time, whisking constantly until the mixture is thick and glossy. Add the cornflour, vinegar and vanilla and beat until just combined. 2 Tear two 38cm sheets of baking paper. Spoon the mixture onto 1 sheet of baking paper. Use the back of a spoon to shape the meringue into an 18cm disc. Make an indent in the centre. Place the remaining piece…

MAKES 18 ✷ PREP 45 MINS (+ STANDING) ✷ COOKING 45 MINS INGREDIENTS 1 small granny smith apple, peeled, cored, coarsely grated 165g (¾ cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 90g (½ cup) sultanas 45g (¼ cup) currants 45g (¼ cup) blanched almonds, toasted, finely chopped 2 tbs red glacé cherries, finely chopped 2 tbs mixed peel 1 tsp mixed spice ½ tsp ground cinnamon 25g butter, melted 60ml (¼ cup) gin Icing sugar, to dust Sweet shortcut pastry 300g (2 cups) plain flour 55g (¼ cup) caster sugar 185g butter, chilled, chopped 1 egg, separated 60ml (¼ cup) milk METHOD 1 Use your hands to squeeze excess moisture from the apple. Transfer to a bowl. Add the brown sugar, sultanas, currants, almond, cherries, peel, mixed spice, cinnamon, butter and gin. Stir well to combine. Set aside for 1 hour to allow flavours to develop. 2…

MAKES 12 ✷ PREP 15 MINS ✷ COOKING 30 MINS INGREDIENTS 160g (½ cup) bought lemon curd 120g (½ cup) Pauls French Vanilla Double Thick Custard 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, just thawed Icing sugar, to dust Finely grated lemon rind, to serve METHOD 1 Use a spatula to fold the lemon curd and custard together in a bowl until just combined. 2 Cut a sheet of pastry in half. Lightly score a line down the centre of one half, then 2 crossways to mark out 6 rectangles. Using the scored lines as a guide, place 1 tablespoonful of curd mixture into the centre of each rectangle. 3 Carefully place the remaining pastry half over the top. Use your finger to gently press between custard and along edges to seal. Cut into 6 rectangles.…

INGREDIENTS 250ml (1 cup) milk 3 tsp dried yeast 70g (1⁄ 3 cup) caster sugar 450g (3 cups) plain flour ½ tsp salt 1 egg 50g butter, melted Cinnamon sugar coating 70g (1⁄ 3 cup) caster sugar 3⁄4 tsp ground cinnamon Vanilla glaze 380g (21⁄ 2 cups) pure icing sugar, sifted 3 tsp vanilla extract 60ml (1⁄4 cup) milk METHOD 1 Heat the milk in a saucepan over low heat until just warm. Remove from heat and pour into a large bowl. Add yeast and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Use a fork to whisk until well-combined. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes or until frothy. 2 Add the flour, salt, egg, butter and remaining sugar to the yeast mixture. Use a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment to knead, on low speed, until combined.…

MAKES 6 ✷ PREP 20 MINS ✷ COOKING 20 MINS INGREDIENTS 600g pork sausages 1 tbs Italian dried herb mix 6 hard-boiled eggs 2 eggs, lightly whisked 75g (¾ cup) dried breadcrumbs Tomato chutney, to serve METHOD 1 Remove casings from sausages and discard. Place sausage mince and herb mix in a medium bowl and mix well to combine. Divide mixture into 6 even portions. 2 Working with 1 portion at a time, flatten mince mixture into a thin round. Place a hard-boiled egg into the centre of a mince portion and shape mince around egg to fully enclose. Repeat with remaining mince mixture and boiled eggs. 3 Place beaten egg in a shallow bowl. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Coat balls in beaten egg and then in breadcrumbs to coat. 4 Spray air…

MAKES 16 ✷ PREP 15 MINS ✷ COOKING 10 MINS INGREDIENTS 1 tsp butter 2 streaky bacon rashers, cut into short thin strips 1 French shallot, finely chopped 40g (½ cup) grated cheddar cheese 3 eggs 60ml (¼ cup) thickened cream 8 mini croissants METHOD 1 Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the bacon and shallot, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until soft and lightly golden. Transfer to a heatproof bowl to cool. Roughly chop the grated cheese and place in a separate bowl. 2 Preheat air fryer at 180°C for 3 minutes. Whisk the eggs and cream in a shallow dish until combined. Cut the croissants in half crossways. Place 4 of the croissant bases, cut-side down, into the egg mixture. Stand for 1 minute, pressing gently so they…

SERVES 4 ✷ PREP 10 MINS (+ 8 HOURS CHILLING) ✷ COOKING 30 MINS INGREDIENTS 1kg piece boneless pork belly orange soy caramel 250ml (1 cup) fresh orange juice 2 tbs light soy sauce 100g (½ cup) caster sugar 3cm-piece fresh ginger, peeled, thinly sliced 2 whole star anise METHOD 1 Place the pork belly, skin side-up, in a shallow dish in the fridge, uncovered, for at least 8 hours or overnight to dry out. (Do not cover with plastic wrap as it needs to dry out.) 2 Cut the pork into 4cm pieces and spray liberally with oil. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes. Place half the pork in the air fryer basket. Cook at 200°C for 15 minutes or until just golden and crisp. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining pork. 3 Meanwhile,…

MAKES 24 ✷ PREP 30 MINS (+ CHILLING) ✷ COOKING 20 MINS INGREDIENTS 2 x 400g cans no-added-salt chickpeas ½ white onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 2 tbs sesame seeds, plus 2 tbs extra ½ cup chopped fresh herbs (such as continental parsley, coriander or mint) 1 tbs lemon juice ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 2-3 tbs besan flour (see note), plus extra, to dust Lemon wedges, to serve yoghurt dressing 130g (½ cup) natural yoghurt 1 tbs lemon juice 1 tbs tahini METHOD 1 Process the chickpeas, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, sesame seeds, herbs, lemon juice and bicarb in a food processor until almost smooth (keep a little texture). Transfer to a bowl. Add flour and mix with clean hands until well combined. 2 Dust your hands with a little extra…

MeALS NUTTY SAUCe MAKES 8 ✷ PREP 15 MINS (+ 1 HOUR CHILLING) ✷ COOKING 20 MINS INGREDIENTS 500g chicken thigh fifillets, trimmed, cut into 2cm pieces Thinly sliced red chilli and thinly sliced green shallots, to serve marinade 1 lime, rind finely grated 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tsp fifinely grated fresh ginger 1 tsp brown sugar ½ tsp ground turmeric 1 tbs vegetable oil 1 tsp soy sauce satay sauce 90g (⅓ cup) natural peanut butter 60ml (⅓ cup) coconut milk 1 tbs kecap manis 1 tbs fresh lime juice COOK'S TIP If you want to drizzle the satay sauce over the chicken, rather than use it as a dipping sauce, add an extra 1 tbs water in step 3 and stir until well combined. METHOD 1 To make the marinade, combine the lime, garlic, ginger, sugar, turmeric,…

SERVES 2 ✷ PREP 10 MINS ✷ COOKING 35 MINS INGREDIENTS 500g sweet potato, peeled, cut into wedges 70g (¼ cup) crème fraîche 1 tbs milk 1 tbs horseradish sauce 2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon, plus extra sprigs, to sprinkle 1 small green shallot, finely chopped 2 x 225g porterhouse steaks 4 large flat mushrooms 50g garlic butter, chopped Watercress sprigs, to serve METHOD 1 Place sweet potato in basket of the air fryer. Heat to 180°C. Spray with oil and sprinkle with salt. Cook, turning halfway, for 20 minutes or until crisp. Set aside and keep warm. 2 Meanwhile, combine the crème fraîche, milk, horseradish, tarragon and shallot in a bowl. Season. 3 Place the steaks in the air fryer basket. Cook, turning halfway, for 10 minutes. Transfer steaks to a plate, cover loosely with foil and set…

SERVES 6 ✷ PREP 20 MINS ✷ COOKING 25 MINS INGREDIENTS 1 tbs olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves 500g frozen spinach, thawed, excess liquid removed 300g fresh ricotta, crumbled 180g haloumi, coarsely grated 1 tbs finely grated lemon rind 2 eggs, plus 1, extra, lightly whisked 2½ sheets frozen puff pastry, just thawed Spicy tomato chutney, to serve METHOD 1 Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and thyme. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the onion has softened. Transfer to a large bowl. 2 Add the spinach, ricotta, haloumi, lemon rind and eggs to the onion mixture. Mix until well combined. Season. 3 Place 1 whole pastry sheet on a clean work surface. Place half the spinach mixture on top, about…

SERVES 4 ✷ PREP 10 MINS ✷ COOKING 45 MINS INGREDIENTS 40g (¼ cup) plain flour 1 egg 95g (1 ½ cups) dried breadcrumbs 2 tbs sesame seeds 350g eggplant, cut into 5mm thick slices 80ml (⅓ cup) smoky barbecue sauce Steamed long-grain rice, to serve 350g pkt Asian-style salad mix 1 green shallot, thinly sliced METHOD 1 Place the flour on a plate. Whisk egg in a bowl. Place the combined breadcrumbs and sesame seeds on a plate and season. Dip each slice of eggplant in the flour to lightly coat, shaking off any excess. Dip in the egg then breadcrumb mix to coat. Transfer to a plate. 2 Spray the basket of the air fryer with oil. In batches, place the eggplant in the basket in a single…

MAKES 36 ✷ PREP 30 MINS ✷ COOKING 25 MINS INGREDIENTS 500g chicken mince 100g green beans, finely chopped 4 makrut lime leaves, finely chopped 2 green shallots, finely chopped 50g (1 cup) panko breadcrumbs ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander 2 tbs Thai green curry paste 2 eggs 3 sheets frozen puff pastry, just thawed 2 tbs black and white sesame seeds Sweet chilli sauce, to serve thai herb salad ½ cup small fresh Thai basil leaves ½ cup fresh coriander leaves 1 purple shallot 1 long fresh green chilli, thinly sliced These sausage rolls were definitely packed with flavour and very tasty. Delish with a sweet chilli sauce. Mtatters METHOD 1 Combine the mince, beans, makrut lime leaves, shallot, panko, coriander, curry paste and 1 egg in a bowl. Season. Mix until well combined. 2 Preheat air fryer at 180°C for 3…

SERVES 2 ✷ PREP 20 MINS ✷ COOKING 15 MINS INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 50g (1 cup) panko breadcrumbs 40g (½ cup) finely grated parmesan 2 tsp smoky chipotle seasoning ½ (about 450g) cauliflower, cut into small florets Cheesy sauce 20g butter 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 125g (½ cup) sour cream 130g (1⅓ cups) perfect pizza cheese 1 green shallot, trimmed, thinly sliced METHOD 1 Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan and seasoning in a separate bowl. Working in batches, dip the cauliflower in the egg then in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to coat. 2 Transfer the crumbed cauliflower to the basket of an air fryer. Spray with oil. Cook, turning and spraying with oil halfway through cooking, at 180°C for 12 minutes or until crisp. 3 Meanwhile, to make the cheesy sauce,…

SERVES 4 ✷ PREP 15 MINS ✷ COOKING 25 MINS INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 75g (½ cup) plain flour 60g (1¼ cups) panko breadcrumbs 50g (⅔ cup) finely grated parmesan 2 tsp dried Italian herbs ½ tsp ground paprika 4 zucchini, cut diagonally into 7mm slices Tomato pasta sauce, warmed, to serve METHOD 1 Lightly whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl. Place the flour in a separate shallow bowl. Combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan, herbs and paprika on a large plate. 2 Dip the zucchini slices into the flour, shaking off excess. Working with one slice at a time, dip zucchini into egg then breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to coat. 3 Arrange half the zucchini in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer. Spray well with oil and cook at 200°C for 5 minutes. Carefully…

FINGeR FOOD CHIPS AHOY SERVES 4 ✷ PREP 10 MINS ✷ COOKING 15 MINS INGREDIENTS 800g small sweet potatoes (see note) 1 tbs olive oil 130g (½ cup) plain yoghurt 1 small garlic clove, crushed 2 tbs finely chopped fresh mint 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional) METHOD 1 Scrub the sweet potatoes and cut into 1cm-thick chips. Drizzle with oil. Arrange in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 180°C for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender and browned, shaking chips in basket once or twice during cooking. 2 Meanwhile, combine the yoghurt, garlic and mint in a small bowl. 3 Transfer chips to a plate and season with paprika, if using, and sea salt. Serve with the yoghurt sauce. NOTE Look for sweet potatoes (usually sold in bags)…

MAKES 18 ✷ PREP 10 MINS ✷ COOKING 25 MINS FLAKY PAsTRY INGREDIENTS 250g pkt cream cheese, chopped 2 tbs pure icing sugar, plus extra, to dust 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 sheets frozen butter puff pastry, just thawed 1 egg, lightly whisked Bought caramel sauce, to serve (optional) METHOD 1 Use a fork to mash the cream cheese in a bowl. Add the icing sugar and vanilla. Use a spatula to stir until smooth. 2 Cut each pastry sheet into 9 squares. Spread 2 teaspoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture diagonally across each pastry square, leaving a 1.5cm gap at each end. 3 Fold the corner of 1 pastry square diagonally over the mixture. Gently fold and press opposite corner on top, securing with a little egg, if necessary. Brush pastry with the whisked…

MAKES 18 ✷ PREP 15 MINS ✷ COOKING 1 HOUR 20 MINS FReeze AHeAD INGREDIENTS 150g butter, at room temperature 155g (¾ cup) caster sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 egg 300g (2 cups) plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 120g white chocolate, coarsely chopped 120g milk chocolate, coarsely chopped METHOD 1 Use electric beaters to beat butter, sugar and vanilla in a bowl until pale and creamy. Add egg and beat until light and flfluffy. Add the flflour and baking powder and stir until just combined. 2 Add white and milk chocolate and stir until combined and a soft dough forms. Transfer the dough to a large piece of baking paper. Roll into a 24cm long log. Roll over the paper to enclose and twist the ends to seal and compress any air inside. Freeze…

SWeeTS FRITTeR FAVe SERVES 10 ✷ PREP 20 MINS ✷ COOKING 30 MINS INGREDIENTS 225g (1½ cups) self-raising flour Pinch of salt 100g (½ cup) caster sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon 125ml (½ cup) apple juice 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 pink lady apples, unpeeled, coarsely grated 50g butter, melted Vanilla custard, to serve METHOD 1 Combine the flour, salt, 50g sugar and ½ tsp cinnamon in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre. Whisk the juice, vanilla and eggs in a jug until well combined. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture. Stir until just combined (do not overmix). Stir in the apple. 2 Line the base of an air fryer basket with baking paper. Spoon 60ml (¼ cup) of the batter onto the baking paper (depending on the size of your basket, you may…

SWeeTS PReP IN 10 SERVES 8 ✷ PREP 10 MINS ✷ COOKING 25 MINS INGREDIENTS 150g butter, at room temperature 140g (2⁄ 3 cup) caster sugar 225g (11⁄ 2 cups) selfraising flour 2 eggs 11⁄ 2 tbs finely grated lemon rind 80ml (1⁄ 3 cup) lemon juice Icing sugar, to dust (optional) METHOD 1 Grease a 20cm (base size) round cake pan. Line the base with baking paper. 2 Use electric beaters to beat the butter, sugar, flour, eggs, lemon rind and juice for 3-4 minutes or until pale and creamy. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth surface. 3 Place the pan in the basket of the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 160°C. Cook for 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean (see tip). Set aside…