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Back in the 90s, microwaves were the must-have gadget cropping up in kitchens everywhere.
But fast-forward 30 years and air fryers are the latest swoon-worthy appliance debuting in households around the world.
Air fryers are quick, convenient and easy to use – plus they’re capable of making a plethora of delicious recipes.
You may have already seen the hashtag #airfryerrecipes all over TikTok – with thousands of videos showing how to make simple and tasty dishes using the appliance and everyday ingredients.
Perhaps you’re looking to get one over the coming months, or maybe you’ve already made the purchase but are stumped for recipe ideas, fear not.
We’ve put together a list of things you can cook in an air fryer – and some recipes for a little culinary inspiration.
What you can cook in an air fryer
Potatoes
Air fryer potato recipes are definitely having a moment on TikTok, with people sharing their favourite creations.
Most include herbs and spices of choice – and can be ready within half an hour.
User @boredoflunch shared their own garlic butter version, with baby new potatoes and paprika – ready in just 25 minutes.
Chicken dishes
Want to enjoy fast food-style meals at home, but with a slightly healthier twist?
Cooking chicken pieces in an air fryer is a great way for easy breaded and fried options.
TikTok user @veryhungrygreek shares her version of honey-garlic chicken tenders, with a cornflake coating, which can be cooked in 15 minutes.
Fish
The air fryer is perfect for achieving juicy salmon with a crispy top.
One recipe on TikTok is perfect for cooking newbies too, just dab a salmon fillet dry, add Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper and pop into the fryer for 15 minutes.
Veggies
Vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, carrots and asparagus are perfect for an air fryer.
Avoid leafy greens though.
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French toast
Upgrade your brunch game – not to mention make it hassle-free – by making French toast in the air fryer.
User @arimionika shares her technique for cinnamon French toast, which involves coating pieces of bread in an egg coating, cooking for ten minutes and then covering in a cinnamon mixture.
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Avocado/courgette fries
Impress with some avocado fries (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
For a tasty new way to snack on avocado, try frying sliced pieces in an air fryer – in a similar way to sweet potato and courgette fries.
A recipe, from Ocado, says to slice your avocado halves into long fingers and coat each in flour seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper. Then dip the floured fingers into beaten egg and then roll them in panko breadcrumbs. Repeat this process twice for a thick, crunchy coating.
Then, pop your fries into the basket and cook for seven minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
Mozzarella sticks
DIY melty cheese sticks (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Another Ocado recipe explains how to make your own cheesy bites at home.
Simply take string cheese and coat in seasoned flour (dried oregano, salt and pepper will do the trick), beaten egg and then breadcrumbs, repeating the process twice through . Cook for 6-7 minutes until golden-brown and molten.
And there you have it: DIY mozzarella sticks.
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The possibilities are endless.
