10 healthy air fryer meals

Air fryers have become a kitchen favourite for good reason. They cook quickly, make food crispy with little oil and save heating the whole oven for a small meal.

Why air fryers help

Air frying uses circulating hot air to crisp food, so you need a fraction of the oil used for deep frying. It's also fast, which makes healthy cooking more convenient.

Ten meals and sides

1. Salmon fillets with lemon and herbs (around 8–10 minutes)
2. Chicken thighs with paprika and garlic
3. Crispy tofu cubes for bowls and stir-fries
4. Sweet potato wedges
5. Roasted broccoli and cauliflower with parmesan
6. Falafel from a mix or homemade
7. Halloumi and vegetable skewers
8. Crispy chickpeas as a snack or salad topping
9. Stuffed peppers with beans, rice and cheese
10. Prawns with garlic and chilli

Keep it healthy

• Use a light spray or brush of oil rather than pouring
• Watch out for frozen breaded and battered foods, which are still calorie-dense
• Pair crispy proteins with plenty of vegetables

Check your cooking times

Air fryers vary, so check food a little early the first few times, and make sure meat is cooked through.

Quick meals, planned

Mealful lets you sort recipes by quickest and plan them into busy weeknights, with the ingredients ready on your grocery list.