Ella Walter
The air fryer is a versatile kitchen appliance that can cook a wide range of dishes, from appetizers to desserts. It is a healthier alternative to deep frying, as it uses less oil and produces the same crispy, crunchy texture. The air fryer is also convenient for reheating leftovers and can even bake decadent desserts. With its quick cook times and easy-to-follow recipes, the air fryer is a great option for beginners and busy people who want to cook tasty, healthy meals with minimal cleanup.
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What You'll Learn
Appetizers and snacks
The air fryer is a versatile appliance that can cook a wide variety of dishes, including appetizers and snacks. Here are some ideas for tasty treats you can make using an air fryer 360:
Appetizers
- Deviled eggs – a classic appetizer with a twist, the air fryer gives these eggs a unique texture and flavor.
- Arancini – turn leftover risotto into crispy, cheesy, peppery arancini. Serve with marinara sauce or pesto for dipping.
- Stuffed Tuscan mushrooms – a tasty and elegant appetizer, perfect for a dinner party.
- Loaded zucchini skins – a great way to use up zucchini, these skins can be loaded with your favorite toppings.
Snacks
- Sweet potato fries – cut sweet potatoes into fries, toss in a little oil, and season with smoked paprika, Cajun spices, or BBQ seasoning.
- Chicken nuggets – a healthier alternative to traditional chicken nuggets, these are cooked in the air fryer with less oil. Serve with ketchup for a tasty snack.
- Halloumi – cooking halloumi in an air fryer reduces the fat content. Try it seasoned with smoked paprika or mixed herbs.
- Tofu batons – coat tofu in sesame seeds and serve with quinoa and an edamame, white cabbage, and apple salad.
- Breakfast tacos – use silicone ice cube stick molds to create the components for breakfast tacos. Scramble eggs in one mold and cook corn tortillas in a U-shape in another to form hard taco shells.
For more inspiration, you can refer to the Emeril Lagasse Power Air Fryer 360 cookbook, which includes a wide range of easy and tasty recipes, from appetizers to desserts.
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Main meals
The air fryer is a versatile appliance that can cook a variety of main meals, including proteins, vegetables, and more. Here are some ideas for main meals that can be prepared in an air fryer 360:
Meat and Poultry
- Chicken tenders or chicken nuggets are a healthier alternative to deep-fried options and can be served with ketchup or a dip of your choice.
- Chicken thighs are a speedy option to achieve succulent meat with a crispy skin.
- A whole chicken can be cooked in the air fryer, keeping the meat juicy.
- Spiced chicken is a tasty option for a main meal.
- Salt and pepper chicken is a simple midweek meal that can be served with rice, spring onions, and soy sauce.
- Steak can be cooked in the air fryer and served with chips, a salad, or roasted vegetables.
- Pork and rice noodle wraps are a fun and festive option that can be served with chilli oil.
- Meatballs made with sausage and beef can be served with tomato sauce and pasta or in a meatball sub.
- Bang bang shrimp is a tasty option for those seeking seafood.
Fish
- Salmon fillets can be glazed with pomegranate molasses, resulting in a caramelized exterior.
- Salmon can also be cooked in the air fryer with a sweet mustard topping or your favourite marinade.
Vegetarian
- Sweet potato fries can be tossed in smoked paprika, Cajun, or BBQ seasonings.
- Baked potatoes are a classic option that can be prepared quickly in the air fryer.
- Brussels sprouts can be cooked in the air fryer and flavoured with chilli or crispy bacon.
- Halloumi can be cooked in the air fryer instead of a grill or frying pan, and can be seasoned with smoked paprika or mixed herbs.
- A ham and cheese toastie can be prepared in the air fryer, with the option to use sourdough bread.
- Tofu batons coated in sesame seeds can be served with quinoa and an edamame, white cabbage, and apple salad.
- Buffalo-style cauliflower can be served as a vegetarian main or spicy side dish.
- Crispy chilli beef is a tasty option for a main meal.
- Veggie sausage casserole can be made with borlotti or cannellini beans and roasted red peppers.
- Sausage and veg traybake is a budget-friendly option that only takes 15 minutes of prep time.
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Vegetables
Air fryers are a great way to cook vegetables, and the air fryer 360 is no exception. You can cook a wide variety of vegetables in an air fryer 360, including:
Brussels sprouts
Cooking Brussels sprouts in an air fryer is a super-easy method. You can add flavourings of your choice, such as chilli or chopped crispy bacon.
Broccoli
The air fryer is perfect for cooking broccoli florets to perfection. You can even add a savoury-sweet sauce to make a classic Chinese-American dish.
Potatoes
Air fryers are great for cooking crispy potatoes. You can make roast potatoes, which will be fluffy on the inside and golden on the outside, or sweet potato fries. You can even make baked potatoes.
Zucchini
To make super-crispy zucchini, coat it in a generous amount of olive oil before placing it in the air fryer. You can serve it with warm marinara sauce or creamy ranch dressing.
Avocado fries
Avocado fries are a unique and tasty option for the air fryer. You can even make them in half the usual time!
Breakfast tacos
You can make breakfast tacos in an air fryer by using silicone ice cube stick moulds to create the components. One mould holds corn tortillas in a U-shape so they transform into hard taco shells while they cook. Another mould holds beaten eggs, which cook at the same time as the tortillas.
In addition to the above, there are several other vegetables you can cook in an air fryer 360, such as cauliflower, sprouts, and tofu. You can also use your air fryer to reheat vegetables and even cook desserts!
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Desserts
The Emeril Lagasse Power AirFryer 360 is a versatile appliance that can be used for baking, as a rotisserie, and even as a dehydrator. It has 12 different cooking modes and can be used to make a variety of desserts. Here are some dessert ideas that can be made using the AirFryer 360:
Cakes
Air fryers are great for making fuss-free cakes, including lemon drizzle cake, banana bread, and chocolate cake. You can also make a layer cake with seven-minute frosting. To make a cake in the AirFryer 360, grease and flour two cake pans, prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, and then pour the batter into the pans. Slide the pizza rack into shelf position 5 and place one of the cake pans on it. Cook until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, and then repeat the process with the second cake.
Cookies
The AirFryer 360 can also be used to make a variety of cookies, including chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies, and oatmeal-raisin cookies with tahini and walnuts. For a super-sized version, you can make a pizookie or pan cookie, which only takes 10 minutes to bake.
Other Desserts
In addition to cakes and cookies, the AirFryer 360 can be used to make a range of other desserts, such as:
- Brownies
- Donuts
- Cinnamon rolls
- Apple pie
- Churros
- Beignets
- Apple chips
- Granola
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Reheating food
When reheating food in an air fryer, it's important to note that the time and temperature will vary depending on the type of food. As a general rule, 360°F (180°C) is a good starting point and will work fine for most foods. However, some foods may reheat better at lower or higher temperatures. For example, if you're worried about drying out food like steak or chicken wings, it's better to reheat them at a lower temperature.
Burgers: Place the burger patty in the air fryer basket first, as it takes longer to heat than the buns. For a standard patty, reheat for about 3-4 minutes. Then, add the buns and heat for an additional minute. This will ensure that both the patty and buns warm up nicely without drying out or burning.
Chicken: Reheat chicken wings for about 3-5 minutes, tenders or nuggets for 5-7 minutes, and larger pieces like breasts or thighs for 8-10 minutes. Flip halfway through the cooking time to ensure even heating. If your chicken is refrigerated, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before reheating to reduce the reheating time and help it heat more evenly.
Steak: Preheat your air fryer to 360°F. If your steak is refrigerated, let it come closer to room temperature first to reduce the reheating time. Place the steak in the air fryer basket and consider wrapping it in aluminium foil to retain moisture and prevent drying out. Reheat for about 3-5 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure it's heating to your liking. Let the steak rest for a few minutes after reheating to allow the juices to redistribute.
Vegetables: Preheat your air fryer to 360°F. If your vegetables are clumped together, gently separate them to ensure even reheating. You can spray them with a little bit of oil to bring back flavour and sheen. Spread the vegetables in a single layer in the air fryer basket and heat for about 3-5 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even heating.
Pizza: Slice and reheat leftover pizza in your air fryer. The crust will crisp up while the cheese on top melts, making it just as good as when it was first cooked.
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Frequently asked questions
The Air Fryer 360 is great for quick and easy meals. You can cook a whole chicken in the air fryer, or make chicken tenders, chicken nuggets, or chicken thighs. You can also cook steak, tofu, salmon, or sausage and beef meatballs. For a vegetarian option, try air fryer cauliflower or zucchini.
You can cook almost any breakfast in the Air Fryer 360. One option is to use silicone ice cube stick moulds to make breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs, cheese, and avocado. You can also make deviled eggs or a classic ham and cheese toastie.
The Air Fryer 360 can make some killer desserts, such as berry crisp, vegan zucchini chocolate cake, apple pie "baked" apples, or peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. You can also use the air fryer to reheat desserts.
