All posts tagged: Air-fryer recipes

Air fryer Turkish chicken kebabs with orzo pilaf recipe

Air fryer Turkish chicken kebabs with orzo pilaf recipe

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Both the kebabs and the pilaf for this vibrant dish are made in the air fryer. For the best results, marinate the chicken pieces overnight – they’ll soak up all the gorgeous herbs and spices and will be super-tender. Timings Prep time: 15 minutes, plus marinating time Cook time: 45 minutes  Serves 4 Calories 489 kcal per serving Ingredients 600g skinless, boneless chicken thighs (trimmed of visible fat), cut into chunks 6 tbsp fat-free Greek yoghurt 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp sumac 1 tsp dried mint ¾ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp lemon juice  olive oil spray For the garlic sauce 2 tbsp light mayonnaise 3 tbsp fat-free Greek yoghurt 1 garlic clove, crushed lemon juice, to loosen the sauce 1½ tsp finely chopped fresh parsley For the pilaf 15g butter 200g dried orzo 1 small onion, diced 360ml hot chicken stock 2 garlic cloves, crushed To serve lemon wedges chopped tomatoes chopped red onion chopped cucumber Method Place the chicken in a bowl with the …

Air fryer orange, cranberry and white chocolate scones recipe

Air fryer orange, cranberry and white chocolate scones recipe

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These are really easy to make – you don’t need to roll out the dough or use special cutters. Try one with your favourite cuppa. Timings  Prep time: 15 minutes, plus cooling time Cook time: 10 minutes Serves 8 Calories 222 kcal per serving Ingredients 190g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 30g cold unsalted butter 1 tsp grated orange zest 200g fat-free vanilla Greek yoghurt 10g white chocolate chips 10g dried cranberries, chopped into smaller pieces a little milk, to glaze For the icing 25g icing sugar a little fresh orange juice Method Place the flour in a bowl. Add the baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and a pinch of salt, and mix well to combine. Grate in the butter and, using your fingers, work it into the flour so you have what looks like breadcrumbs. Add the orange zest and yoghurt and fold with a spatula until everything is well combined, then add the chocolate chips and cranberries. Roll the dough ball around the bowl …

Air fryer loaded sriracha fries recipe

Air fryer loaded sriracha fries recipe

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For perfectly cut fries, invest in a potato chipper – I have had mine for years and love it. And don’t be tempted to skip the soaking time as it removes the starch on the outside of the sliced potatoes, giving a super-crispy finish. You can increase the sriracha to add more of a kick to the mayo.   Timings  Prep time: 15 minutes, plus soaking time Cook time: 35 minutes  Serves  4  Calories 291 kcal per serving Ingredients 1kg potatoes, peeled and sliced into fries 80g Chinese leaf (Chinese cabbage), shredded 1 red pepper, finely diced 60g onion, finely diced ½ tsp chilli powder 1 tsp sweet paprika 2 tsp rapeseed or vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped For the seasoning ½ tsp sweet paprika ½ tsp garlic granules ½ tsp onion granules olive oil spray For the sriracha mayo 2 tbsp light mayonnaise 1 tbsp fat-free natural yoghurt 2 tsp sriracha To serve 60g grated cheddar 2 spring onions, sliced pinch of sesame seeds Method Soak the sliced potatoes in ice-cold water for at …

Air fryer caramelised Vietnamese pork recipe

Air fryer caramelised Vietnamese pork recipe

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This is great served with white rice, cucumber slices and julienned carrot or, for a lighter meal, in crunchy lettuce wraps. Timings  Prep time: 10 minutes, plus coating time Cook time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Calories 222 kcal per serving Ingredients  4 pork shoulder steaks (about 500g), trimmed of visible fat and thinly sliced 1 tsp cornflour ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 40g brown sugar 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tsp dark soy sauce pinch of red chilli flakes 1½ tsp lemongrass paste olive oil spray ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp grated fresh ginger To serve handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped 2 spring onions, sliced 1 red chilli, sliced Method Place the pork in a bowl. Add the cornflour and bicarbonate of soda with 1 tbsp water and leave for 15 minutes. Mix the sugar, fish sauce, light and dark soy sauces, chilli flakes and lemongrass paste in a separate bowl and add 3 tbsp water. Preheat the air fryer to 200C …

Air fryer sweet-chilli salmon bites with sesame-garlic broccoli recipe

Air fryer sweet-chilli salmon bites with sesame-garlic broccoli recipe

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If you want to tone down the spiciness here, omit the cayenne pepper. Or, for extra heat, sprinkle with finely chopped red chilli. I usually serve this with rice or noodles but you could also try it with cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.  Timings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 7 minutes Serves 2 Calories 447 kcal per serving Ingredients 325g wild salmon fillets (skin removed), cut into 2.5cm cubes ½ tsp sweet paprika ½ tsp garlic granules ½ tsp onion granules ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional) ¼ tsp ground ginger olive oil spray 250g broccoli florets 1½ tsp toasted sesame oil 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce To serve 1 spring onion, sliced squeeze of lime juice, plus some wedges pinch of sesame seeds (optional) Method Place the salmon in a bowl with the paprika, garlic granules, onion granules, cayenne pepper (if using), ginger and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Spray with olive oil and toss until evenly coated. In another bowl, toss …