Air fryers are still very much in high demand and now Brits are being told of the surprising foods that can be made in them to save them time and money.
Penny pinching pros at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have put together nine foods that Brits may not know are possible to make in the air fryer.
The popularity of air fryers come from their versatility as well as their ability to make foods much quicker than a conventional oven, saving both time and money.
Despite the kitchen appliance still flying off of the shelves, many Britons are still unaware of just how beneficial they can be.
Rebecca Bebbington, consumer expert at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk said: “Air fryers are still as popular as ever and a lot of people are only just realising how quick and convenient they are.
“The surprising thing is, a lot of people still aren’t using their air fryer to its full potential. There are a ton of foods that can be made using an air fryer that people wouldn’t have thought of!
“That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of foods that are air fryer friendly which might surprise some people. Things like a quiche, macaroni and cheese and even eggs are all foods that can be made in little time.”
Things you didn’t know that you could make in an air fryer:
- Eggs
Arguably the biggest surprise of them all is eggs. Boiled eggs are the easiest to make but you can also use your air fryer to make fried and scrambled eggs too. You may just need a bit of practice.
- Macaroni and cheese
Pasta is probably one of the last things you would think to make in your air fryer but it works! Place in your uncooked pasta, along with some water, heavy cream, seasoning and cheese and mix it all together ensuring that the pasta is covered.
The key to this is letting it cool for around five minutes in the end so that the sauce thickens up. You’ll also want to give this a stir halfway through.
- Cakes
Baked goods like cakes and muffins can also be made in the air fryer. Of course, the size of the cake you can make will depend on the size of your air fryer, you’ll need to ensure that your cake tin can sit in there comfortably.
- Wraps
The air fryer can be used to achieve that perfect crispy, golden wrap too. Just fold up your wrap like a burrito to avoid any of the filling falling out, spray it with some fry light or spread some butter over it and then place it in the fryer for a couple of minutes until golden.
- Tortilla chips
Using your air fryer to make things like tortilla chips gives you a much healthier version of the snack as it’s made with air rather than being deep-fried. Simply brush your small tortilla wraps in some olive oil and cover in seasonings of your choice like salt and tajin and cut into pieces. Cook these in the fryer until golden brown.
- Jacket potatoes
The classic jacket potato will be done in just 40 minutes when made in the air fryer compared to the oven. This is a really great dinner option for busy families although the downside is that you may not be able to fit too many potatoes in the air fryer depending on the size you own.
- Cinnamon rolls
The circulation of air in the air fryer is what makes foods come out crispier than if they were to be made in the oven. When baked in the air fryer cinnamon rolls come out airy, light and extra flaky and crispy!
- Grilled cheese sandwiches
When made in the oven, grilled cheese sandwiches can often come out a little soggy. For maximum crisp place these in the air fryer instead. Not only will it come out crispier, but it will also be cooked a lot quicker than if it was in the oven.
- Quiche
Making a quiche in the airfryer actually requires very minimal effort. Line your airfryer with a silicone liner and lay your pastry on top of it. In a bowl simply whisk together your eggs, milk, seasoning and other ingredients of your choice and transfer this on to the pastry. Top this with cheese and carefully slide the airfryer closed and cook for around 25 minutes at 180 degrees.
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