Learn how to Air Fry like a pro!

Author: Kristi-Lee

Crispy Pork Belly

Crispy Pork Belly

Pork Belly is a huge hit in our house. Its affordable and can feed my husband and I for a few meals. Before I got my first Air Fryer I used to use the oven and I really struggled to get the perfect Crackling. Now its a breeze!! Pouring the boiling water over the meat makes the skin cut like butter. I originally was keeping them uncovered in the fridge over night to really dry them out but this takes only minutes for the same if not better results.

Pair the roast with a great combo of Roasted Veg. Our usual go to’s are Potatoes, Carrots and Brussel Sprouts. Delish. Air Fried Apple Sauce is the perfect topper if you want something other than Gravy. YUM! Easy apple sauce for my Pork Roast that’s cooking away.
3 peeled Green Apples sprinkled with Coconut Sugar
10 minutes at 160 degrees celcius (may need longer depending on the size of your apples)
Then puree along with 1/2 tsp of cinnamon 😍

This Roast is also great to cut up into squares and use for dishes like Sticky Pork Belly Stir Fry or something like this gorgeous creation above – Crispy Chilli, Basil Pork with Asparagus, Broccolini & Rice

 

Crispy Skin Pork Belly

December 4, 2017
: 4-6

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Ingredients
  • 1kg Pork Belly
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Water
Directions
  • Step 1 Boil the kettle and pour directly onto the Pork Belly. The meat should take on a white colour.
  • Step 2 Pat dry and place on a piece of foil. Wrap the foil up the side of the meat without it covering the skin.
  • Step 3 Score the skin with a knife. This should be easy now that we have covered it in boiling water.
  • Step 4 Cover in oil and salt and place in the Air Fryer for 1 hour on 160 degrees Celsius.
  • Step 5 If the skin needs a little more time then add another 10 minutes. Remember it will also harden up as it cools.
  • Step 6 Enjoy this crunchy deliciousness!
“Cheats” Pizza

“Cheats” Pizza

These Pizza’s are perfect for those nights where the thought of cooking it just too much. We call these Fake-Away nights and they are some of my favourites. Of course you can whatever toppings suits. We tend to mix them up with each batch. Ham and Pineapple is usually my go to as I believe Pineapple DOES belong in a pizza ha! but Supreme is a good way of getting rid of a lot of the veg from the fridge that needs to be used up.

Cheats Pizza

December 4, 2017
: 3-4

Delicious EASY Cheats Pizza. All you need is a food processor or beaters and the dough in done in minutes. You can add whatever flavourings to the dough that you like. I added dried Italian herbs, Garlic powder and Parmesan.

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups Self Raising Flour
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon of Dried Italian Herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Handful of freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
  • Step 1 Put all the ingredients in a food processor. Blend until all combined. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
  • Step 2 Divide into 8 pieces and roll flat to your desired shape.
  • Step 3 Air Fry each base in the basket for 4-5 minutes on 200 degrees Celsius until just brown.
  • Step 4 Add toppings of your choice and Air Fry for another 3-5 minutes.
  • Step 5 I place mine on steaming papers just to make sure they don’t stick.

 

*For my Pizza toppings I used

-Tomato Paste

-Spring Onion

-Mushrooms

-Tomatoes

-Pineapple

-Baby Spinach

-Feta

Yeast Free Bread with Cheese and Thyme

Yeast Free Bread with Cheese and Thyme

This was my first time making this bread. I must say I am EXTREMELY impressed!

I always like to make my hubby a flashy breaky on a Sunday morning as its the only day he gets off. This past Sunday I went to make him a big Air Fried breaky and realised we ran out of bread. Instead of waiting till 11 for the shops to open I decided to just make my own. I couldn’t believe how quick and easy this was to make! Lets just say hubby was impressed! He even liked it more than the normal everyday bread we get from the baker. I think it was the cheesy flavour and his absolute favourite herb is Thyme. He has it on everything!

I cooked this loaf in my 5.5l Kitchen Chef and I’m lucky enough to have found a bread tin with a sliding lid that fits perfectly in the base of the Air Fryer (with the basket taken out). When the Kitchen Chef first came out I managed to grab an extra accessories pack so I could unscrew one of the drawer handles. Works a treat and I don’t burn myself anymore!

This loaf is perfect warm with just butter but if you’re anything like us we have all the extras. I ended up Air Frying some shortcut bacon & homemade mexi beans (eggs were done on the stove as I ran out of room).

Yeast Free Bread with Cheese and Thyme

December 4, 2017
: 4-5
: Easy

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups Self Raising Flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Cheese
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Poppy Seeds for top
Mix all the ingredients (apart from the Poppy Seeds) in a bowl until all combined
Pour into a greased bread tin or dish that fits your particular Air Fryer (anything that’s oven proof)
Cover with the lid or a piece of aluminium foil
Cook on 180 degrees for 30 minutes, remove lid and bake for another 10 minutes
*Depending on your machine the time may vary

 

You don’t have to use Cheese and Thyme. There are many combos that work well.

  • Garlic and Herb
  • Sundried Tomato and Olive
  • Cheese and Pesto
  • Caramelised Onion

The list is endless. If you have any nice suggestions would love to hear what they are below in the comments!

Enjoy!