Air fryer recipes: Foods you need to air fry at least once in your life
The air fryer has become a must-have kitchen appliance which can create anything from boiled eggs and mozzarella sticks to fried rice and scones.
While we love nothing more than getting a little creative with our air fryer, there are a few basic air fryer recipes, from scones to pork belly to pavlova, everyone should master — or at least make once in their life.
So taste.com.au has created a number of simple recipes which you can try at home, ranging from the basic, to the sweet and savoury.
BASICS
Is there anything an air fryer can’t do? Don’t worry about boiling water and trying to guess how many minutes you need. Just pop your eggs in the air fryer basket and check out our notes section for cooking times.
Are you craving hot chips, but can’t be bothered deep frying? By using your air fryer, you’ll not only avoid the hassle, but also be met with crispy potatoes in only 20 minutes.
Why have regular bacon, when you can have spicy, supercharged bacon from an air fryer? Coat the bacon in a mixture of garlic, paprika and chilli then twist and air fry. it comes our golden, crispy and delicious.
Love sweet potato chips? Air fryer cooking will guarantee crispy, soft-centred chips every time.
Cooked in the air fryer, these cheesy sticks are coated in cornflakes and panko breadcrumbs and served with a creamy homemade avocado dipping sauce.
SWEET
Cooked in the air fryer, these easy-peasy banana muffins are super fluffy and moist, and make great lunch box fillers.
Get the air fryer out! It’s time to try this decadent, big and round Nutella brownie, smothered with flavours of hazelnut and chocolate.
What if we told you that you can make a pavlova without needing to heat up the kitchen with your oven? Well, with this easy air fryer recipe, you can whip up a fluffy meringue base without spending hours cooking!
These sweet scrolls, packed with vanilla custard and tangy passionfruit filling, are baked in just 20 minutes in an air fryer. Tip: You will need about 3 passionfruit for this recipe.
What’s the secret to making good scones? Add lemonade and cook them in the air fryer – you’ll thank us later!
SAVOURY
Cooked in an air fryer, this easy Mexican dinner combines everything you love about cheesy pasta bake with tacos.
Here’s a recipe both kids and adults will adore. The double butter coating helps keep the chicken meat super moist and juicy inside, while the air fryer crisps up the outside to give you that classic nugget crunch.
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.
If you’re looking for a healthy roast dinner, look no further than this easy air fryer lamb roast. It’s light and but bursting with nuance and bright flavours.
For a super quick lunch or dinner, try our air fryer fried rice. It will hit the hunger spot in no time.
For more air fryer hacks and recipes, check out Taste Test Kitchen now.
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