Air fryer

Busy times call for ‘quick’, ‘healthy’ and ‘convenient’ to be the only operative words in the kitchen. And this is why we’re clinging on to these air fryer recipes from Lelia Castello’s Super Easy Air Fryer Recipes: 69 Simple, Quick and Delicious Meals for dear sanity.

Super Easy Air Fryer Recipes: 69 Simple, Quick and Delicious Meals by Lelia Castello

From quick midweek dinners to weekend delights, each dish boasts minimum effort and a few simple ingredients. Featuring appetisers, mains, one-pot wonders and desserts, this air fryer cookbook ensures flavour-packed meals with every turn of the page.

5 Quick And Easy Air Fryer Recipes

Pink Peppercorn-Crusted Tuna with Artichoke and Pine Nut Caponata

Chef Monché Muller

From Harvest Table: A Culinary Journey Through the Wine Regions of France, Italy, Spain and South Africa

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Course Lunch, Main Course

Servings 4 servings

1 Braai Stand1 Griddle Pan
For the tuna4 Tbsp Pink peppercorns, crushed 1 Tbsp Pink Himalayan salt1 Lemon, zested1 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil800g Fresh tuna loinMarjoram, deep-fried to garnishFor the caponata200g Pine nuts2 tsp Sweet paprika2 tsp Cumin seeds½ tsp Turmeric375ml Extra virgin olive oil100g Capers, drained165ml Fresh lemon juice2 Tbsp Marjoram, chopped800g Artichoke hearts, halved
To make the tuna, combine the crushed peppercorns, salt, lemon zest and olive oil. Cover the tuna loin with the pepper crust on all sides.Sear the tuna over very hot coals on all sides, leaving the inside raw. Also grill the artichoke hearts (for the caponata) for a few minutes, until charred.Cool the tuna on a chopping board for about 10 minutes, then cut into 1 cm-thick slices.To make the caponata, toast the pine nuts in a dry saucepan over medium-high heat until golden. Add the spices and toast until fragrant.Add the olive oil and bring to a low simmer. Add the capers and fry until crispy.Remove from the heat, stir through the marjoram and lemon juice, then pour the hot liquid over the chargrilled artichokes. Allow to cool.Serve the caponata as a relish with the seared tuna slices, and garnish with deep-fried marjoram.

NB: Not in the mood to braai? Similar results can be achieved by searing the tuna in a hot griddle pan.

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Courgette And Feta Frittata

Lelia Castello

From Super Easy Air Fryer Recipes: 69 Simple, Quick and Delicious Meals by Lelia Castello

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Servings 4 servings

1 air-fryer
6 Eggs2 Zucchinis80g Feta crumbled3 tbsp Milk12 Sprigs flat-leaf parsley, chopped chopped1 Onion chopped
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.Chop the courgettes into cubes (cutting some into five or six thin slices for the top of the frittata). Brown the cubed courgette with the onion in the air fryer for 5 minutes.Mix the eggs, feta, milk and half the parsley in a bowl.Add the mixture to a flan dish or shallow cake tin with the vegetables. Cook in the air fryer for a further 15 minutes.Garnish the frittata with the remaining parsley before serving.

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Indian-Style Meatballs

Lelia Castello

From Super Easy Air Fryer Recipes: 69 Simple, Quick and Delicious Meals by Lelia Castello

Prep Time 18 minutes mins

Course Main CourseCuisine Indian

Servings 4 servings

1 air-fryer
300g Shoulder of lamb2 tsp Tandoori spice mix1 Egg200g Tomato sauce or passata1 Red onion1 Bunch coriander
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.Blitz the lamb, red onion and half the coriander in a food processor.Beat the egg in a large bowl and add the lamb mixture and tandoori spice. Mix well.Roll the mixture into meatballs, 4 cm in diameter, and cook in the air fryer for 4 minutes. Turn the meatballs over, pour over the tomato sauce and cook for a further 4 minutes. Serve garnished with the remaining coriander.

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Petit Pois And Basil Risotto

Lelia Castello

From Super Easy Air Fryer Recipes: 69 Simple, Quick and Delicious Meals by Lelia Castello

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 4 serving

1 air-fryer
300g Risotto rice1 litre Vegetable stock 50g Grated Parmesan1 glass Dry white wine150g Petit pois 1 cup1 small Bunch basil torn
Preheat the air fryer to 190°C.Put the rice in a cooking dish or silicone insert in the air fryer, pour over the white wine and then add the stock. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring regularly.Add the peas and half the basil 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time.To serve, stir, add the Parmesan and sprinkle with the remaining basil.

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Chilli Con Carne

Lelia Castello

From Super Easy Air Fryer Recipes: 69 Simple, Quick and Delicious Meals by Lelia Castello

Prep Time 8 minutes mins

Course Main CourseCuisine Mexican

Servings 4 serving

1 air-fryer
500g Minced beef400g Tinned red kidney beans400g Tomato sauce or passata1 Red bell pepper1 Red onion, finely chopped
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. Remove the stalk and core from the pepper and cut the flesh into cubes. Brown the pepper and onion in a cooking dish or silicone insert in the air fryer for 5 minutes.Add the minced beef and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.Drain and rinse the red kidney beans, add to the chilli con carne and simmer for a further 5 minutes.Serve the chilli con carne with rice, if you wish.

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Best In The Game

These air fryers have been hailed kitchen saviours by WH editors – and for good reason.

Vortex Air Fryer 5.7L

Food Network voted this one Best Air Fryer for three consecutive years, this multitasking wonder whips us crispy, tender food sans the extra fat and calories. The improved drawer design can easily accommodate large pieces of fish, four patties and a whole chicken with potatoes on the side.  

Haden Dorset Air Fryer 6L

This stylish and spacious appliance isn’t only aesthetically pleasing to the eye but can also cook meals that feed a family of up to six. The removable non-stick frying basket is dishwasher safe – we love a convenient babe!

Philips Essential 6.2L Rapid Air Technology Air Fryer XL

A unique design, generous basket capacity and Rapid Air Technology makes this a premium air fryer that requires little to no oil to create crispy, yummy meals that are tender and evenly cooked on the inside. 

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