Air fryers have become a staple in many kitchens and are now easier than ever to use for quick and hassle-free meals. This device is a low energy and often fast alternative to the use of traditional ovens.
Nathan Anthony, the Northern Irish chef who rose to fame by sharing air fryer and slow cooker recipes on his social media platform Bored Of Lunch, which has 4 million followers, has released a new book, Healthy Air Cooker. Published “Flyer: 30 Minute Meals.”
Here are three of his new recipes.
crispy fried chicken
Quick and easy chicken dinner made in the air fryer
Preparation time
10 minutes
material
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Chicken thighs and thighs with skin 1.2kg
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200ml buttermilk or 4 beaten eggs
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120g soft flour
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Corn flour 120g
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2 tablespoons paprika
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 tablespoon mustard powder
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1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
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1 tablespoon garlic granules
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1 and 1/2 tablespoons white pepper
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1 tablespoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Olive oil spray (not low calorie)
Method
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Coat chicken with buttermilk or beaten egg.
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Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl, add the chicken first to this mixture, then back to the buttermilk or beaten egg, then coat again with the dry mixture.
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Add vegetable oil to the air fryer and preheat at 200°C for 2 minutes.
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This next step is very important. Coat chicken well with olive oil spray. The flour should look mostly yellow from the spray. Air fry at 200°C for 20 minutes, turning halfway through and spraying again.
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Since air fryers are maxed out with chicken, you can also put potato chips in the oven and heat baked beans in the microwave or on the stove for a side dish.
Cauliflower and eggplant flatbread with lime yogurt
A great value lunch that can be completed in 20 minutes
Preparation time
5 minutes
material
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1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
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1 eggplant (sliced)
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1 tablespoon oil
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon turmeric
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1 tablespoon curry powder
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 teaspoon mild chili powder
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4 flatbreads
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salt and pepper taste
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fresh coriander for garnish
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Pickled vegetables, jalapenos or red onions
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Serve the hummus with a little olive oil.
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For yogurt:
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1 tablespoon tahini
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1 lime (with skin)
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6 tablespoons yogurt
Method
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Coat the cauliflower florets and eggplant slices with oil and spices to taste. Air fry at 190℃ for 14-16 minutes.
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Mix all yogurt ingredients in a bowl.
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Toast the flatbread in the air fryer at 190°C for 1 minute and serve alongside the yogurt and hummus.
S’mores dip with banana and chocolate swirls
Preparation time
5 minutes
material
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2 ready-made crepes or tortilla wraps
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2 heaped tablespoons chocolate hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
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2 bananas powdered sugar
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For s’mores dip:
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300g milk chocolate (crushed)
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Marshmallow large 200g
Method
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Spread each crepe or wrap with the chocolate-hazelnut spread, place a peeled banana on top of it all the way to the edge, and roll up the crepe or wrap until the end. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into bite-sized pieces. If desired, cook in the fryer at 200℃ for 7 minutes.
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For the s’mores dip, place the chocolate in the bottom of a baking dish and sprinkle the marshmallows on top in an even layer, making sure to completely cover the chocolate. Air fry at 160℃ for 5-6 minutes until melted.
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Serve Banana Swirl with s’mores dip and go crazy! I like to dust the crepes with powdered sugar again just before dipping them.
- Excerpt from Bored of Lunch: Healthy Air Flyer: 30 Minute Meals by Nathan Anthony (Ebury Press). Photography by Dan Jones.
