For many, the air fryer was a lockdown novelty. Now it has become a secret weapon for effortless weeknight cooking, promising golden potatoes, succulent chicken wings or even a banh mi in a fraction of the time and with much less washing up.
Culinary collective Sorted Food has shared three inventive recipes that are quick, affordable and full of flavour. Each dish defies expectations for a simple countertop device, proving you don't need to compromise on taste or fun.
First up is flaky salmon roasted on jammy tomatoes, garlic, capers and new potatoes – all cooked in the air fryer. The potatoes are pre-cooked, then tomatoes, capers and garlic are added, followed by the salmon fillets for a final blast. It's zesty, effortless and ready in under 30 minutes.
For sticky-sweet chicken wings, a honey and soy marinade with lime, ginger and garlic coats 500g of wings before they are air-fried until perfection. They are served alongside a punchy gnocchi salad with a gochujang mayo dressing, offering a fiery, fresh twist on a summer spread.
Finally, a beefy twist on the classic Vietnamese banh mi features sesame-crusted meatballs, quick-pickled fennel and carrot, and sriracha mayo stuffed into a crusty baguette. The pickles come together in minutes, and the meatballs cook in the air fryer.
To make life easier, a one-stop shopping list is provided so you can blitz the weekly food shop in one go. Whether feeding the family after school or rustling up something satisfying after a late commute, these recipes prove budget-friendly air fryer cooking can be exciting.
