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5 Simple One Basket Air Fryer Meals

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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! 

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