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9 Air Fryer Recipes You Need In Your Life

9 Air Fryer Recipes You Need In Your Life
Lauren Dawes
Writer and expert2 years ago
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Everywhere you scroll there seems to be another delicious recipe for your air fryer.

It can almost be overwhelming when you’re trying to decide what to make next, right? That’s why I’ve put together a couple of fan favourites for you to work your way through. Whether you’re after a tasty fakeaway dinner or exciting new breakfast idea, there’s something for you here.

And the best part is, these recipes are all super macro-friendly and almost all high in protein, too.

Scroll down to check out the savoury recipes first, or click here to skip straight to the sweet stuff.

Savoury Air Fryer Recipes

1. Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings

The perfect weekend snack, these indulgent-tasting wings might sound like they’ll make a dent in your daily macros, but each serving actually comes in at under 250 calories and provides a hefty 20g of protein. Score.

Calories  Protein  Carbs  Fat 
243  20g  7g  16g 
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Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Fakeaway

Always tempted by fried chicken? Try this fakeaway instead.

3 months agoBy Finlay Green

 

2. Sweet Chilli Chicken Air Fryer Quesadilla

Try this quick and easy lunch that’ll fill you up with a massive 64g of protein. Oozing with melted cheese and tender chicken, it’s a flavour sensation to kick those midday munchies.

Calories  Protein  Carbs  Fat 
470  64g  10g  15g 
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Air Fryer Pizza 3-Ways

Three ingredients, five minutes, and no oven needed.

2 years agoBy Lauren Dawes

 

3. Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken

Forget a Friday night takeaway splurge — try this healthy spin on a fast food favourite instead. Surprisingly simple and no need for deep-fat frying — what more could you want?

Calories  Protein  Carbs  Fat 
347  43g  21g  9.7g 
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Healthy Chicken Nuggets | Fakeaway Recipes

Missing the golden arches? Here’s how to take things into your own hands.

4 years agoBy Lauren Dawes

 

4. Protein-Packed Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich

This isn’t just any old sandwich. Loaded with tender chicken that’s covered in a crispy coating and smothered with spicy sauce, it’ll definitely not leave you disappointed.

Calories  Protein  Carbs  Fat 
400  46g  36g  7g 
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Air Fryer Choco Pops

Your favourite childhood cereal just got a macro-friendly makeover.

2 years agoBy Lauren Dawes

 

5. Air Fryer High-Protein Pizza

Yep, you really can make a pizza in your air fryer. Who knew? Using just 3 simple ingredients, you can whip up your very own base in a matter of minutes, too. Trust me, even a rookie cook can impress with this one.

Calories  Protein  Carbs  Fat 
404  24g  70g  2g 

 

6. High-Protein Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Fancy a takeaway but not sure it’ll fit your macros? With this homemade chicken nugget recipe, you get to satisfy your cravings without sacrificing on nutritionals. Boasting 32g of protein for only 250 calories per serving, you can make this winning recipe a regular feature in your routine.

Calories  Protein  Carbs  Fat 
250  32g  11g  8g 

 

Sweet Air Fryer Recipes

1. Air Fryer Baked Oat Apples

Forget another bowl of porridge or soggy Weetabix — these baked oat apples are a breath of fresh air for your breakfast options. Plus, they’re vegan-friendly too.

Calories  Protein  Carbs  Fat 
327  3.7g  50g  14g 

 

2. Air Fryer Choco Pops

Sometimes you just can’t beat a bowl of chocolatey cereal. Well, lucky for us this air fryer recipe makes it possible to enjoy a healthier version whenever you feel like it. Packed with nearly 15g of protein per serving, these choco pops are a seriously satisfying snack.

Calories  Protein  Carbs  Fat 
275  14.8g  34.9g  8.4g 

 

3. Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake

Cinnamon roll meets French toast… there’s a lot to take in here. We promise the recipe itself is surprisingly simple to smash though, and you’ll certainly be coming back for seconds.

Calories  Protein  Carbs  Fat 
350  37g  37g  7g 

 

Take Home Message

Just when you thought you’d seen it all, there’s another incredible idea for your air fryer to put to the test. It’s hard to pick a favourite out of this bunch, so I’d highly recommend trying them all for safe measure.

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Sweet Chilli Chicken Air Fryer Quesadilla

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Lauren Dawes
Writer and expert
View Lauren Dawes's profile
Lauren is an English Literature graduate originally from the South. She’s always loved swimming, has discovered the power of weight training over the past few years, and has lots of room for improvement in her weekly hot yoga class. On the weekends she’s usually cooking or eating some kind of brunch, and she enjoys trying out new recipes with her housemates – especially since shaking off student habits, like mainly surviving off pasta. Above all, she’s a firm believer in keeping a balance between the gym and gin. Find out more about Lauren’s experience here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-dawes-b4416aaa/
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