I'm sure you can all agree with us that one of the most convenient kitchen tools that was invented is an air fryer. Frankly, you couldn't drag us back to the non-air fryer era even if you tried to because this here is something worth putting up a fight for. Not only is it convenient but it is also quick, versatile, easy to use and a healthier cooking option than most. If you, however, find it hard to figure out meals that you can successfully make with your air fryer then this is your turning point as we have a list of meals that are air fryer friendly.
Salmon
This protein-packed heart-healthy meal is just so perfect for air frying. The air fryer can turn this basic fish into a crispy healthy delight with just one push of a button. Convenient and perfect right? All you need to do is prep the salmon by adding your favourite spices and flavouring herbs. For that extra flavour, you can top it all up with freshly sliced lemon wedges and toss it in your air fryer. Your salmon will be cooked quicker than when using other methods and it will retain its inside moisture while giving a crispy and very tasty exterior.
Vegetable Stir Fry
Vegetables aren't for beautification but serve the purpose of giving us the important nutrients that our bodies desperately need. Using an air fryer for your mixed vegetables will not only leave them with many preserved nutrients but it will do so while giving you the appealing beauty your vegetables contain. All you need to do is cut your preferred vegetables into your and toss in soy sauce and other preferred ingredients in the mix then pop them into your air fryer. You'll get the perfect, unoily vegetable stir fry helping you become healthier and more efficient in the kitchen.
Potato Wedges
Potatoes are the perfect starch when it comes to healthy starches as they contain fewer carbs and more fibre, leaving you full and healthy all at the same time. All you need to do is ensure that you cook this delicacy perfectly, which the air fryer will gladly help you achieve. All you need to do is cut your potatoes in a circular shape and season them the way you prefer. After this, pop them into your air fryer and in no time, you will get to enjoy the healthiest and crispiest potato wedges you have ever tried. Not only is your labour cut in half, but the cooking time is also reduced.
Fried Chicken
Nothing is tantalizing and healthy like well-cooked fried chicken. The air fryer will help you get the perfect texture and look while using little oil, making this healthier than your accustomed deep-fat fried chicken. Make sure your meat is perfectly thawed and add your desired spices to it before adding the meat to the air fryer. Within no time, you'll get to enjoy perfectly healthy, tasty and crispy fried chicken in the comfort of your home.
Meatballs
The key to a perfect meatball, as you may already know, is in its crispiness yet flavourful nature. The perfect meatball should be well cooked through while still retaining its flavour. If you want to achieve this then an air fryer is your perfect war tool. Varying if you are using store-bought meatballs, grind your meat and mix it up with your favourite herbs, cheese and spices and roll them into as perfect circles as you can. Toss them into the air fryer for a little while and soon after, you'll be amazed at the crispy meatballs you would have made. Not only are air-fried meatballs crispy on the outside, but they are also very juicy and flavourful on the inside, making this healthy-filled meal a tasty delicacy.
Lasagna
We can't wait to have you drooling over your plate with the beautifully cooked lasagna that you can make with your air fryer. Contrary to popular assumptions, your lasagna can be a healthier version of itself if you add more vegetables. By default, the butter you use is reduced as an air fryer requires less of that. Mix your pasta, vegetables, spices, and cheese, then add them to the air fryer. Not only will your lasagna be cooked in less cooking time as compared to baking but you will also have less trouble cleaning up after the food is done. Perfect right?
Kebabs
Kebabs require the perfect cooking time and temperature for them to taste good, all of which can be achieved by an air fryer in less time. All you need to do is cut your meat and vegetables into cubes. Ensure that the meat you use has a similar cooking time so that you won't get an inconsistently cooked meal. Then add the ingredients onto the stitch and put them into the air fryer. We promise you that kebabs have never tasted any better.
Pork Chop
A perfect air-fried pork chop may be just what you need after a long day. This meal is easy to make, time-saving yet tasty and extremely flavourful. All you need to do is add your preferred spices and herbs into a bowl and mix them. Add in a little oil and add this mixture evenly on your pork chop. After putting it into the air fryer for a few minutes, you'll be amazed at the perfectly browned chop you'll have in front of you.