Air fryer recipes

The energy crisis has also caused a spike in sales of blankets and air fryers, as households attempt to keep bills down over the winter.

Air fryers are cheaper to run than a conventional oven and have become the latest ‘must-have’ kitchen gadget as shoppers look for a more cost-effective and energy-efficient way to cook due to the cost-of-living crisis.

The #AirFryerRecipes hashtag has had over 1.7 billion views on TikTok proving that users are looking for how to make the most of their new money-saving gadget. In light of this, the personal finance experts at NerdWallet have hunted down the best budget-friendly air fryer recipes on TikTok to help save you time and money in the kitchen:

Homemade Yorkshire puddings

What you’ll need:

- 100g plain flour

- 3 eggs

- 150ml milk

- Pudding moulds

- Drizzle of oil

Method:

1. Add the flour into a large mixing bowl and beat in the eggs until smooth.

2. Gradually pour in the milk and continue beating until the mixture is lump free.

3. Season the batter with a little salt and pepper.

4. Drizzle a small amount of oil into the pudding moulds, just enough to cover the bottom.

5. Heat the mould and oil in your air fryer at 200°C on bake for 3 minutes.

6. Then pour the batter into each pudding mould and fill about halfway.

7. Cook for a further 15 minutes at 200°C until they have puffed up and browned.

Tortilla wrap pizza

What you’ll need:

- Tortilla wraps

- 4 tbsp passata

- ½ tsp mixed herbs ( basil, oregano, or mixed Italian seasoning)

- 50g grated mozzarella cheese

- (Optional) additional toppings of choice

Method:

1. Place tortilla wrap in the air fryer to form the pizza base.

2. Mix the passata and dried herbs together and season with salt and pepper before spreading evenly onto the tortilla base, leaving a border around the edge.

3. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and any additional toppings onto the sauce.

4. Air fry at 200°C for just five minutes until the edges of the tortilla are crisp and golden and the cheese has melted.

Homemade chips

What you’ll need:

- 1 large potato per person

- 1 tbsp oil

- ½ tsp cajun seasoning

- ½ tsp garlic powder

- Salt and pepper

Method: https://www.nerdwallet.com/uk/loans/

1. Rinse the potatoes before cutting them into batons. This can be done with the skin on or removed, depending on preference.

2. Place the chips into a large bowl and drizzle over the oil before sprinkling over the cajun, garlic, salt, and pepper, and mix until fully coated.

3. Cook the chips in the air fryer at 200°C for 22 minutes or until crispy on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside.

Jacket potatoes

What you’ll need:

- Jacket potatoes

- ½ tbsp oil

Method:

- Toppings of choice

1. Pierce the potatoes all over and cook in the microwave for 5 minutes.

2. Drizzle oil over the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.

3. Air fry at 200°C for 20 minutes or until a sharp knife goes through the potatoes easily, turning half way through cooking time.

4. Serve with the toppings of your choice.

Chicken and stuffing wrapped in bacon

What you’ll need:

- 3 chicken breast

- 300g stuffing

- 300g bacon

Eggs on toast

What you’ll need:

- Two slices of bread

- Two eggs

- ½ tsp chili flakes

- ½ tsp parsley

- Salt and pepper

- Grated cheese (optional)

Method:

1. Spray the air fryer basket with some cooking spray and place both slices of bread in the air fryer.

2. Using the bottom of a spoon or glass, make an indent in the middle of each slice of bread and crack an egg in the center of each indent.

3. Sprinkle the chili flakes, parsley, salt, and pepper on top of the eggs before air frying for 10 minutes at 160°C.

4. If using cheese, sprinkle over the eggs during the last minute of cooking and then serve.

Method:

1. Using a sharp knife, cut a small pocket into the side of each chicken breast (be careful not to cut all the way through) then fill with the stuffing mixture.

2. Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with 2-3 rashers of bacon, making sure its tight enough to hold the chicken together.

3. Season and air fry for 17-18 minutes at 190°C or until the chicken is cooked throughout and the bacon is crispy.