TTired of wrestling with your conscience every time you see a greasy takeout menu? Well, salvation is right in front of you. Transform your junk food by putting it in the airfryer.
The desire to stay away from junk food is the main reason for the UK's obsession with air fryers. It has many health benefits, including reducing levels of dangerous carcinogens typically found in fried foods. You can also pimp out “fake” staples with healthier ingredients.
However, getting an airfryer is only half the battle. To get the most out of your new kitchen kit, you need to know how to optimize your everyday recipes for the air fryer.
Philips Official Air Fryer Chef Martin Senders has created an air fryer recipe that's guaranteed to be a success.
“With an air fryer, you get the best of both worlds by treating yourself to healthy, nutritious recipes while cutting down on cooking time and freeing up your head space to focus on bigger tasks. ,” he says. “Whether it's a healthy breakfast before work or a Friday night craft, you can add a nutritious twist to any recipe in just minutes.”
Martin's Top 5 Air Fryer Recipes for Success
shakshuka with egg and avocado
This recipe is packed with your favorite vegetables and eggs.
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Heart-healthy avocados are the perfect topping for this rich Middle Eastern recipe packed with your favorite vegetables and eggs.
Preparation time:12 minutes | cooking time:43 minutes
material:
1 onion
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh coriander
200g tomatoes (diced, canned)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch of cayenne pepper
1 pinch of ground cumin
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of pepper
1 dried bay leaf
2 eggs
1 avocado
Method:
1. Peel the onion and cut it into half rings. Remove the stems and seeds from the peppers and cut them into thin strips. Cut the coriander including the stems.
2. In a large bowl, mix the onions and peppers with the diced tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with cayenne pepper, cumin powder, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Add the cilantro and bay leaf, stir, and transfer to the air fryer.
3. Bake the vegetables in the air fryer at 180℃ for 10 minutes.
4. Stir-fry the vegetables. Restart the air fryer and cook the vegetables at 160°C for another 20 minutes.
5. Remove the bay leaves from the vegetables and make them whole for each egg. Crack an egg into each hole and poach by cooking in the air fryer at 160°C for an additional 13 minutes.
6. Peel half the avocado, removing the stone. Cut the avocado into slices. Coarsely chop the coriander. Place the avocado on top of the shakshuka and sprinkle with cilantro. Enjoy with bread.
5 minute win pizza
This delicious alternative will make unhealthy takeaways a thing of the past
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Expensive and unhealthy takeout will be a thing of the past with this easy and delicious alternative.
Preparation time:5 minutes | cooking time: 5 minutes
material:
2 tortillas
80g tomato sauce
Mozzarella cheese 125g
6 basil leaves
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Method:
1. Tear the mozzarella cheese into small pieces. Spread half of the tomato sauce over the tortilla, leaving about 1 cm around the pizza dough. Arrange half the mozzarella cheese on top.
2. Place the tortillas in the air fryer basket and cook at 180℃ for 5 minutes. Repeat this process for the second tortilla.
3. Once baked, remove the tortillas from the air fryer and serve immediately with fresh basil and olive oil.
champion salmon
A twist on the British classic, this dish replaces regular beef with salmon, a delicious omega-3 superfood.
Preparation time: 10 minutes | cooking time: 15 minutes
material:
140g freshly baked puff pastry
220g skinless salmon fillet
40g frozen spinach
2 pinches of salt
2 pinches of pepper
1 egg
Method:
1. Cut the freshly baked puff pastry into 14 x 26 cm strips. Cut the salmon fillet into 10 x 5 cm blocks. Thaw and drain the spinach before using. Add spinach to the center of each pie crust. Place the salmon on top of the spinach and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Starting with the two long sides, fold the pastry over the salmon. Then fold the remaining two sides over to create a compact pastry package.
3. Turn the wellington right side down and use a sharp knife to cut two diagonal lines forming small diamonds on top of the pastry. Place the Salmon Wellington in the air fryer basket.
4. Whisk the egg and gently brush it over the pastry. Bake at 170℃ for 15 minutes.
5. Serve warm.
winner winner chicken dinner
Juicy chicken and rich creamy sauce go perfectly together.
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A luxurious combination of tender and juicy chicken wrapped in a creamy sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs.
Preparation time: 20 minutes | cooking time:22 minutes
material:
Chicken breast fillet 450g
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
50g sun-dried tomatoes
three branches of fresh basil
Cooking cream 350g (15% fat)
Parmesan cheese (grated) 50g
100ml water
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Method:
1. Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise, then cut into 4 equal pieces and sprinkle with salt. Dust both sides of the meat evenly with flour. Brush or spray with vegetable oil and transfer to baking accessories.
2. Place the baking accessories in the basket and slide the basket into the airfryer. Bake at 200℃ for 12 minutes.
3. For the sauce, combine cooking cream, grated Parmesan cheese, water, tomato paste, and dried oregano and mix well.
4. Open the airfryer and pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken. Bake at 180℃ for 10 minutes.
5. Drain excess oil from the sun-dried tomatoes and chop them finely. Wash and finely chop fresh basil. Once done, remove the chicken from the device and set aside. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and basil to the sauce in the baking accessories and stir. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken breasts and serve with cooked pasta or rice.
Meatballs worthy of medals
Try this elevated twist on a classic family favorite
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A twist on a classic family favorite, these quick and juicy meatballs are tossed with homemade tomato sauce.
Preparation time: 30 minutes | cooking time:25 minutes
material:
4 cloves garlic
500g ground beef
1 tablespoon bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons olive oil
300g tomatoes
1 red bell pepper
1 onion
Method:
1. Add ground beef, bread crumbs, minced garlic, thyme, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and mix until well combined. Shape the meatballs into 12 equal pieces.
2. Wash the tomatoes, peppers and onions and cut them into small cubes. Peel the remaining garlic. Transfer everything to a baking accessory, add the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
3. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in the left skillet. Place baking accessories in the right pan. Cook the meatballs at 200°C for 25 minutes and the vegetables at 200°C for 20 minutes. Stir vegetables twice during cooking.
4. Transfer the roasted vegetables to another pot and use an immersion blender to blend into a smooth sauce. Serve the meatballs in tomato sauce with your favorite sides.
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