To celebrate the book’s launch, Nathan shared three sneak-peek recipes with Metro.co.uk that can be prepped in advance or created during your break if you’re working from home. Recipes we love: Honey Chilli Beef, Cream Egg Croissant Balls, Sweet Potato Katsu Curry, and Fish Tacos. These speedy counter-top machines can whip up a dish in record time with lower energy use and costs. And despite the name, they’re useful for far more than frying.

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Add them to the air fryer but remove the grid at the bottom if you have one – you want them to sit in the small serving of oil. Spray the potatoes with low-calorie oil or add 2 tablespoons of oil. While this is a speedy lunch it also makes for an incredible breakfast or brunch. You can make it more substantial by adding a poached egg or two and a slice of toasted sourdough. A gorgeous work from home lunch, these prawns are lovely with a salad or even in some wraps. Serve with peanut sauce for a match made in heaven, but if you’re not a fan of peanuts (or allergic), you could also mix up some sweet chilli, honey, garlic and soy sauce for a honey chilli dressing. Serve the hash drizzled with the yogurt, then top with the melted garlic chilli butter and sprinkle with fresh dill. Put the beaten egg, flour and breadcrumbs into three separate bowls. Coat the feta cubes first in the flour, then the egg, shaking off the excess, then roll them in the breadcrumbs to coat.

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When purchasing an air fryer, it’s good to know that those that have a basket give the best result. Some air fryers have a rotating option which moves the food but in my experience, this often removes some of the coating from the food while cooking, whereas with a basket you can lightly shake the food throughout the cooking time, ensuring a perfectly even cooking result. MORE : Three delicious, low-cost recipes from The Batch Lady: From fish and chips to chocolate bread and butter pudding Massage the beef with the oil and season well with salt and pepper. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C. These street food-inspired gyros work for lunch or dinner – even if you have guests. They look so good that people will think you’ve spent ages cooking but the reality is, it’s all done in 15 minutes.

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While the chorizo is cooking, put the butter, chilli and garlic in a microwaveable bowl and microwave for 1 minute until the butter is melted. Hollyoaks confirms truly mind-blowing twist as Peri Lomax and Romeo Nightingale’s huge secret revealed In my air fryer cookbook I have a helpful time conversion chart for cooking in an air fryer vs an oven, including recommended cooking times and temperatures. As a rule, your air fryer will usually cook things in roughly 60% of the time it would take in your oven, so I recommend using a meat thermometer until you perfect your timings. Parboil your potatoes for 8 minutes, then drain and give them a bit of a shake in the pot to fluff up the outsides a bit. For the first 5 minutes, air-fry at 200°C to really help the outside crisp up, then lower the temperature to 180°C or the roast setting on your air fryer for 40 minutes.As a lower energy alternative to a conventional oven, air fryers are a cost efficient way to make all your favourite dishes and save on your household bill. And, as a low-oil cooking method, they're ideal if you're keeping an eye on your calories, too. Air-fry at 200C for 22 minutes, but shake them after 10 minutes and again at 15 minutes. Have a snoop and spray in some more low-calorie oil, if required. What’s it about?: Making meals in a slow cooker will not only save you plenty of hassle in the kitchen, it’ll save you money too. This nifty piece of kitchen kit uses far less energy than an oven or hob, making it the appliance of choice for budget-conscious cooks. Nathan has become a go-to source of inspiration for what to make in a slow cooker and his debut cookbook is a treasure trove of ideas for every day of the week. The 80 calorie-counted recipes include pasta, risotto, curries and healthy versions of your favourite takeaways, all of which leave the hard work to the slow cooker while you get on with your day. With simple methods and easy-to-find ingredients, this is a perfect accompaniment for the chef looking to expand their repertoire of slow cooker recipes. Put the flour into one bowl and the beaten egg in another. Coat the prawns in the flour, then dip into the egg, shaking off any excess, then roll them in the breadcrumb mix to coat. Using a low-calorie spray to coat your food is absolutely key to keeping food delicious and crispy. If you don’t have or use oil sprays you can just use a tablespoon of oil and a pastry brush to glaze the food instead.