Hello everyone!
Today I will feature one of my favourite appliances…The Air Fryer!
When the Air Fryer trend started, I was the biggest sceptic. I read up about it and chatted to everyone that owned one (and everyone one of them loved it) but I was still not convinced.
I am somewhat of an old school cook. I don’t prefer shortcuts or new gadgets and bestakels.
A few months down the line, I was gifted with one and oh my goodness, I never looked back.
I love my Air Fryer!
It makes your food crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, without deep frying.
It grills, roasts, bakes, and does everything an oven can, but in less the amount of time.
And it’s amazing for reheating too; pies, pizza, burgers or even rolls come out super crisp, and not taai or soggy, when reheated.
This gadget is so versatile, it makes the juiciest of steaks, crispiest of chips, stickiest of chicken wings and can bake perfectly moist cupcakes.
It has lots of additions available such as racks, grill pans and muffin pans, enabling you to maximize usage.
This week I am sharing my favourite Air Fryer recipes for you to enjoy.
If you do not have an Air Fryer, you can still use your oven for all the recipes, just add an additional 15 minutes to your grill/ baking time.
Happy Cooking, Love your Cooksister.
Sticky Chilli Wings
Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect
Ingredients
16 chicken wings
1 cup apricot jam
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons soya sauce
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon crushed chillies
¼ cup water
Method
*For the marinade
On a stovetop add all the ingredients to a pot and bring to boil.
Simmer on a low heat, stirring continuously until sauce is thick and bubbly (3-5minutes)
Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
In a deep bowl wash and trim the wings.
Pour over half the marinade, mix well and allow to rest for at least a half hour.
Line your Air Fryer basket with foil.
Transfer the wings to the Air fryer and Air Fry for 25 minutes on 200degrees, ensuring you turn the wings after 15 minutes.
Air Fried Corn Riblets
Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect
Ingredients
4 corns on the cob, cut in half then cut in quarters lengthwise
1 tablespoon Tandoori Spice
1 tablespoon Garlic and Herb spice
¼ cup Olive oil
Method
Cut and rinse the corn
In a large bowl, add the corn, olive oil and spices.
Mix well to ensure all the corn is evenly coated with oil and spice.
Line your Air Fryer basket with foil and add your corn.
Air Fry for 10 minutes on 180degrees, open and toss the corn around and Air Fry for a further 7 minutes on 200degrees.
Air Fried Masala Cauliflower
Recipe Credit by Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower roughly chopped in florets
1 heaped tablespoon garlic and ginger
1 teaspoon dry garlic flakes
1 heaped tablespoon tandoori spice
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
Dash of lemon juice
Salt to taste (1 used 1 teaspoon)
3-4 tablespoons olive oil
Method
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until its well coated.
Add/pour a ¼ cup water to the bottom of your Air Fryer and line the basket with foil
Add in your cauliflower and Air Fry for 12 minutes (mine was on 200 degrees)
Garnish with chopped coriander and green chillies and serve hot.
Note...the water, steams the cauliflower as it air fries. It results in a softer inside. without water it will be crunchy but not soft.
Air Fried vegetables are best served warm.
Air Fried Frittata’s
Recipe Credit by Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect
Ingredients
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk or fresh cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
Danya chutney (if you like a bite)
Fillings of your choice
I used
3 tablespoons finely chopped spinach
2 baby tomatoes diced
2 mushrooms
1 spring onion
1 tablespoon feta
2 tablespoons cheddar cheese
½ slice pastrami/smoked chicken
A dash of paprika or parsley for garnish
Method
Double grease spray foil cups (without the holes)
Add in the fillings of your choice
Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper
Pour the eggs in ¾ way full.
Garnish with parsley or paprika
Bake in the Air Fryer for 10-12 minutes on 200 degrees.
Serve hot or cold
Air Fried Mince Kebabs
Recipe Credit by Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect
Ingredients
500g lean mince
1 heaped ginger and garlic
1 large, grated onion
1 tsp salt
1 heaped teaspoon coriander
1½ teaspoon cumin
1 heaped teaspoon sumac
Bread 5 slices soaked in water
2 chopped green chillies
½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
½ cup finely chopped fresh coriander
Method
Squeeze out all the excess water from the bread
Mix all ingredients together by hand until well combined.
Make little kebab shapes and line the Air Fryer basket with foil before adding the kebabs.
Bake for 10-15 minutes on 180 degrees.
Air Fried Chicken Kebabs
Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect
Ingredients
500g chicken fillets cubed
1 big finely grated garlic clove
1 heaped teaspoon sumac
1 heaped teaspoon paprika
2 heaped tablespoons yoghurt
Method
Mix all ingredients together and marinade for at least an hour
Add chicken cubes on a sosatie stick
line the Air Fryer basket with foil before adding the kebabs.
Bake for 10-15 minutes on 180 degrees.
Air Fried Masala Snoek
Recipe Credit by Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect
Ingredients
1kg snoek pieces
1 heaped tablespoon garlic
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chilli powder
Salt to taste
Dash of lemon
2- 3 tablespoons Oil
Method
Mix all the ingredients together to make a thick paste
Marinade the fish with the masala paste and line the Air Fryer basket with foil
Grill for 15 minutes on 200 degrees.