11 Air Fryer Recipes that are EASY and Healthy
Last month we launched a brand new AIR FRYER Meal Plan option into the Healthy Mummy App.
It proved to be sooooooo popular with the Healthy Mummy community that we have added heaps more amazing air fryer recipes plus added another new Bonus Air Fryer Meal Plan option for next month!
Check out a few of the NEW Air Fryer recipes in the Healthy Mummy App!
Mums are Loving the Air Fryer Recipes!
Mums have been buzzing in the community about how handy and healthy the air fryer is that gives you the same crisp crunchy results as traditional frying, but with much less fat!
Our NEW air fryer recipes include delicious breakfasts, snacks, main meals and desserts. They’re all family-friendly too and packed with goodness which means you can get the most out of your air fryer.
You can either follow the Bonus Air Fryer Meal Plan option, or just use the Healthy Mummy App to search for air fryer recipes to customise your existing meal plan. It’s up to you!
Sneak Peek of some of the NEW Air Fryer Recipes
Air Fryer Mexican Chimichangas – 239 calories per serve
OMG how good to these look? And they taste even better. Whip up these beauties for your next Mexican feast.
Perfectly Cooked Air Fryer Roast Lamb & Lemon Greens – 395 calories per serve
The beauty of this recipe is that you can get it on the table in under half an hour! Not bad for a roast lamb dinner. Great when you’re short on time mid-week.
Keto-Friendly Air Fryer Meatballs
These super low card keto cheesy air fryer meatballs are absolutely delicious and bound to be a hit with the whole family! You could even serve a side of pasta for the kids.
Delicious Air Fried Vegan Donut Balls – 146 calories per serve
Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, these yummy vegan donuts are super simple to make. Just make up the dough, roll it into balls, coat them in cinnamon and sugar, and air fry to perfection.
Sweet & Healthy Air Fryer Chocolate Butter Cookies – 272 calories per serve
The air fryer is brilliant for making cookies and these little gems are no exception. Enjoy them warm straight out of the air fryer or save them for after dinner with a cuppa. If there are any left!!
Cheesy Corn Poppers – 245 Calories per serve
Yum! These gooey cheesy poppers will be a hit with the whole family. Enjoy as a snack or with salad or veggies for a light lunch or dinner.
Churros with Chocolate Sauce – 120 calories per serve
These taste AMAZING! A great little snack or after dinner treat when you’re craving something sweet. And only 120 calories per serve! Win Win!
LUNCH
Steak Tortilla Salad – 453 Calories
This tasty and speedy dinner is perfect for mid-week as you can get it on the table in less than 30 minutes.
DINNER
Fried Chicken with Apple Salad – 453 Calories
Did someone say Fried Chicken? This is where an Air Fryer really comes into its own. Crispy, crunchy chicken without all the oil! Delicious!
Jalepeno Popper Hassleback Chicken – 465 Calories
This is a seriously tasty dinner packed with flavour – Bacon, chicken, cheese with a kick of Jalapeno.
DESSERT
Chocolate Chip Cookie Tart – 191 Calories
People often don’t realise that you can use your Air Fryer to create delicious desserts! This Chocolate Chip Cookie Tart recipe is super simple to make and tastes amazing.
See here to find out how to get access to your Bonus Air Fryer Meal Plan – Here’s how to Customise to different Meal Plans in the Healthy Mummy App
10 amazing facts about air fryers for first timers
1. They come in a range of sizes and prices
If you decide to purchase an air fryer, think about the size you will need for your family. The smallest ones come at 1.2 litres and the largest are 6 litres. They also have varying costs, between $50 and $500. If you are unsure about which fryer to buy, it might be worth opting for a cheaper model from Kmart, Big W or Woolworths to test it out first. You may find you use the air fryer more than you anticipated and want to upgrade for a more expensive or bigger model.
2. They come with different timers
Most regular air fryers come with a 30-minute range timer. However, you can also purchase air fryers with a 60-minute timer for more complicated recipes.
3. Air fryers heat up food very quickly
Hot air of up to 200 degrees Celsius is circulated around your food in the air fryer. The heating elements are located on the top of the air fryer, and like an oven, there’s a powerful fan inside the machine. This means, whatever you put in the fryer can come out very crispy in no time at all.
4. You can make so much more than just hot chips
You can make practically anything you would normally fry or put in an oven in a deep fat fryer. Air fryers are great for chips, yes, but you can also heat frozen foods, cook meat and veggies – and even make some delicious desserts.
Check out a sneak peek of some of our NEW air fryer recipes here. They’re will be more on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge app soon!
5. They’re healthier than a deep fat fryer
Both of these kitchen gadgets cook food quickly, whereas an air fryer requires very little oil and a deep fryer tends to use a lot of oil. An air fryer can also bake, roast and grill. You can also purchase a heap of different accessories such as baking pans, grill rack and parchment liners, as well as many others.
6. You don’t need much oil
Like we mentioned above, you need little to no oil on your food in the air fryer. Olive oil may cause your fryer to smoke, so it’s best to use vegetable oil, peanut oil and canola oil.
7. They’re easy to clean
Most baskets and racks inside the air fryer are dishwasher safe and you can easily pull apart smaller pieces to clean! The best thing about this gadget is, they are much less messy than other appliances.
8. You’ll need to be present when using an air fryer
Unlike slow cookers, which you can put on and forget about for hours on end, you can’t stay too far away from the air fryer while you’re using it. You will often need to remove the basket and shuffle the food around to ensure your meal is browning evenly.
9.It preheats quickly!
You don’t need to wait for your air fryer to warm up, these appliances will get hot quickly. If the air fryer doesn’t have a pre-heat function, simply set to the temperature you need and let it run for three minutes.
10. They’re environmentally friendly
Air fryers use less power than most electric ovens, which is a great thing if you want to save money but also reduce your carbon emissions.
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