How to revive some old-school recipes using an air fryer
From pizza pockets to classic chicken rissoles and cob loaf dip, here are some old-school recipes which can be revived by using an air fryer.
We’ve got all the old-school dishes from your childhood (from fish cakes to pizza pockets to lemonade scones), only this time they’re made in an air fryer.
Using the appliance of the moment means you can shave minutes off the ‘baking’ time and get your nostalgic food fixes quicker than ever.
Taste has compiled a list of some of the best.
Lamb chops in the air fryer couldn’t be easier and they will be somewhat less fatty than the pan fried version as you won’t be using so much oil and the fat from the chops will drain to the bottom of the frying basket.
A topping of homemade garlic and herb butter will turn these already yummy chops into a thing of wonder.
Meatballs just took a sweet and sour turn with this easy air fryer dinner. Coated in a sticky glaze, these pork balls are the perfect weeknight dish for the entire family (kids included).
These pizza pockets are cooked in an air fryer, making them perfect for the kids lunch box or an after school snack.
The air fryer is your secret weapon for easy, delicious beef Wellington. Wrapped in prosciutto and crispy puff pastry, this simple dinner is set to impress.
Sesame prawn toast is an old-school favourite in Australia and here is our air fryer version made with the oh-so-trendy brioche buns.
These crunchy little nibbles make a great party canape or even a naughty snack just for you.
Lightly charred with a delicious tandoori flavour, it’s hard to believe that this chicken dinner is cooked in the air fryer.
To pack an extra punch of flavour, you can marinade the chicken up to 1 day beforehand.
Here’s another easy chicken air fryer recipe to add do your rotation. Made with mince, panko breadcrumbs and a zucchini, these little rissoles are great for dinner with a salad.
The next day you can pop them into a bread roll with your favourite accompaniments for a quick lunch.
Fluted pastry tarts, firstly par-baked in the air fryer, then spread with a creamy French onion mixture and finished with a cracked egg on top, before air fried to perfection.
We took our best cob loaf recipe and turned it into one of our best new air fryer recipes. With just a few ingredients and your favourite appliance, you could have the ultimate party food centrepiece.
Cooked in an air fryer, this super easy recipe uses chicken thigh fillets and a creamy peanut sauce. It’s sure to be a weeknight dinner staple.
We’ve given this traditional quiche recipe a modern upgrade by making it in an air fryer. Whisked eggs, bacon and cheese go perfectly with the tender, flaky pastry.
Allow the quiche to cool down slightly before serving to allow the filling to relax into a silky custard.
Chicken breast with prosciutto
Tucking sage leaves into the wrapped prosciutto gives this simple chicken dish an air of sophistication. Putting chicken breast in an air fryer isn’t only easy and quick, it’s impressive.
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Originally published as How to revive some old-school recipes using an air fryer
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