Alice Beer's air fryer hacks
The gadget everyone is obsessed with, the famous air fryer. But do you want to know some top tips on how to make the most of these fabulous fryers?
Alice Beer is joining us to share the best hacks, from the perfect pastry to baking bread. And even the secret behind the perfect roast potato… from a tin!
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Air Fryers Featured
Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid Air Fryer£229.99, Lakeland
Ninja Foodi MAX 9-in-1 Multi-Cooker£229, John Lewis
Tefal EasyFry 3in1 FW201827 Air Fryer£69.99, AO.com
Morphy Richards Air Fryer£109.99
Instant 4-in-1 Vortex Air Fryer£100, Argos
Nutribullet Magic Bullet 2.5L Air Fryer£69.99
Alice's Top Tips
PERFECT ROASTIES
Buy the ready peeled canned potatoes and put them in the air fryer with some oil and seasoning. They will produce the best roast potatoes.
SNACKS - CRISPS, CHICKPEAS AND PUMPKIN SEEDS
Air fry chickpeas - A quick and easy quick recipe for a simple snack. Just get a tin of chickpeas and that's all you need!
Air fryers are known for being great at a chip, fries and wedges however did you know you can also make your own crisps.
After the kids have carved your pumpkins, take the seeds and pop them in the air fryer for a crispy snack.
HALLOUMI FRIES
The whole point of a hack is that it makes a job easier, cleaner, faster, cheaper. Frying halloumi is a pain, constantly watching it and turning it until suddenly it burns. I just stick halloumi sticks in the fryer and press a button and they are perfect.
DEHYDRATED FRUIT
Not only can you add moisture to your food you can also take it away, by being able to dehydrate foods such as fruit, veg and meats. Meaning you can dry them out and keep them for longer.
BOILED EGG
You can make a hard boiled egg! No need to boil the kettle or use water.
BREAD, CAKES OR DOUGHNUTS
Air fryer brownies in half the time, donuts, cookies, fritters, pies, and churros and even cake is possible in an air fryer.
GREASEPROOF PAPER
If the cleaning is the reason you haven't got an airfryer - this is the answer.