
5 Simple One Basket Air Fryer Meals
Here are five meals you can make in one go using your air fryer. For these I used a COSORI XXL 5.5L air fryer, but they should work with any make and model – but you might need to use less of each ingredient if you are using a smaller air fryer. If you use a reusable silicone air fryer basket liner, you won’t even need to clean your air fryer afterwards.
1. Fish with Mediterranean Vegetables
– Preheat air fryer to 180c
– Cut thick slices of red onion, courgette, and yellow pepper and lay them in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
– cook at 180c for 20 minutes
– add fish fillets on top of veg, spray with oil and cook for further 10 minutes.
2. Air Fryer Pork Belly
– Slice the fatty part of the pork belly in a crisscross pattern
– generously season the pork with salt, pepper, and any other spices you like, making sure to completely cover the fat.
– slice 1-2 onions into thick chunks and cover the bottom of the air fryer basket to make a trivet then place the pork belly on top
– cook for 30 minutes on 200c to crisp the fat, then reduce the heat to 160c and cook for a further 30 minutes to an hour until the pork is perfectly tender and has an internal temperature of at least 63c
3. Rotisserie Style Chicken
– Buy a whole chicken, but one which is small enough to fit in your air fryer without needing to be broken apart
– Pre heat air fryer to 175c
– Pat your chicken dry and cover with your chicken seasoning of choice
– Place the chicken breast side down in the basket and cook at 175c for 30 minutes
– Flip the chicken and cook for a further 30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reads at least 165c.
4. Cheesy Sweet Potato Fries
– pre heat air fryer to 195c
– skin sweet potatoes and cut into thick fries until you have enough to cover the bottom of the air fryer basket in a single layer
– cook for 5 minutes at 195c
– flip/shake fries and crumble your cheese of choice on top of them
– cook for a further 5 minutes or until fries and crisp and the cheese is melted
5. Eggs on Toast
– pre heat your air fryer to 200c
– using the back of a spoon, make an indentation in the back of a slice of bread
– crack an egg into the indentation, the yolk should sit comfortably in the dip
– grate cheese on top and add any herbs or spices you would like (I also like to add hot sauce)
– cook for 10 minutes at 200c
In conclusion, an air fryer is a convenient and versatile appliance that makes cooking quick, easy, and healthy. The five simple meals highlighted in this blog show just a small glimpse of the many delicious options you can create with this appliance. From rotisserie chicken wings to sweet potato fries, the air fryer provides a healthier alternative to traditional frying, using less oil and cooking food evenly. Whether you’re a busy parent, a student, or simply someone looking for a quick and easy meal solution, an air fryer is a must-have for your kitchen. So, go ahead and try these simple one basket air fryer meals, and discover a world of cooking possibilities!