Ninja Air Fryer Recipes: 9 Of The Best

Ingredients

• 1 can Chickpeas

• Olive Oil

• Salt 

• Chili powder

• Za’atar (Thyme, Cumin, Coriander, Sesame Seeds, Sumac, Chili flakes)

Method

1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, put them on a paper towel, and leave them to dry for about 10 minutes.
2. Transfer the chickpeas to a bowl, drizzle with oil and add spices. Shake until evenly distributed.
3. Transfer to the air fryer basket, set to 200°C for 12-15 minutes (keep an eye on them for about 12 minutes) 
4. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 8 Pickled Whole Jalapenos (fresh will work as well)

• 200g Cream Cheese

• 5g Fresh Chives

• 2g Garlic Powder

• 8 Strips Streaky Bacon

• Salt & Pepper

Method

1. Cut a small incision along the length of each Jalapeno. With a small teaspoon, remove the seeds.
2. Add Cream Cheese, Chives, Garlic Powder, Salt & Pepper in a small mixing bowl. You can add any herbs or spices that you like. Mix through until combined. 
3. Fill each Jalapeno with the Cream Cheese mixture. Do not overfill the Jalapenos, but make sure they are filled. 
4. Carefully wrap each stuffed Jalapeno with a slice of bacon. If necessary, you can use a toothpick to keep them in place.
5. Place the stuffed Jalapenos in the air fryer with the incision facing up. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until browned.
6. Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 500g Brussels sprouts

• 2tsp Garlic Powder

• 2tsp Smoked Paprika

• ¾ Cup Grated Parmesan

• Chopped Thyme

• Salt & Pepper

• Olive oil

Method

1. Cut the Brussels sprouts in half and place them in a mixing bowl. Add all the ingredients except for the Parmesan and toss to coat evenly. 
2. Place the Brussels sprouts into the air fryer basket. Cook for 7 minutes at 200°C. Shake them halfway through, returning them in a single layer.
3. After the first 7 minutes, remove the basket and top the Brussels sprouts with the Parmesan cheese.
4. Return the basket and cook for a further 7 minutes at 200°C 
5. Remove and serve!

Ingredients

500g Cod/Hake

2 Large Eggs

2 Cups Panko Breadcrumbs

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 cup Flour

3 Tbsp Milk

Tartare Sauce

Lemon wedges

Method

1. In a bowl, combine the eggs and milk. Place the breadcrumbs in a separate bowl and the flour into a third bowl. 
2. Season the fish with salt & pepper. Cut into sticks (any size you like) 
3. Dredge the fish sticks in the flour. Then, into the egg mixture & finally cover with the breadcrumbs.
4. Place into the air fryer basket. Adjust the temperature to 180°C and cook for 12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
5. Serve with tartare sauce and a lemon wedge.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil

• 1 Large White Onion

• ¼ Cup Milk

• 2 Large Eggs

• ½ Cup Whole Wheat Flour

• 1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs

• 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika

• 1 Tsp Garlic Powder

• Salt & Pepper

• Blue Cheese Dressing

Method

1. Mix Panko crumbs with olive oil & season.
2. Add salt, pepper, paprika & garlic powder. Add flour and combine well.
3. In a third bowl, gently whisk eggs and milk.
4. Peel the onion, cut off the top, and place the cut side on the chopping board. 
5. Starting 1cm from the root, cut downward, all the way to the cutting board. Repeat to make four evenly spaced cuts around the onion while keeping it intact.
6. Continue slicing between each section until you’ve made eight cuts in total. 
7. Place the onion in ice water for at least 2 hours. Remove from water, pat dry and open the onion to expose the ‘petals’.
8. Sprinkle generously with the flour mixture, ensuring all the nooks and crannies are filled. Turn upside down to shake out any excess flour. 
9. Spoon over the egg mixture, ensuring that all the crevices are filled. Lift the onion to remove any excess egg.
10. Sprinkle onion generously with the breadcrumb mixture and press it into place. 
11. Place the prepped onion in the air fryer basket and place a foil dome over the onion to protect it from direct heat.
12. Set the temperature to 180°C and Air Fry for 15 minutes. 
13. Check if the onion is crispy. If not, return it until the desired crispness has been achieved. 
14. Serve with dressing of choice.

Ingredients

• 2 Cups dry macaroni

• 2 Cups heavy cream

• 1 Cup Grated Cheese

• 1 Cup Grated Mozzarella

• 1 Tsp cornstarch

• 0,5g Nutmeg

• 1g Paprika

• 3g Dried Mixed Herbs

• Salt & Pepper

Method

1. Thoroughly mix the corn starch, cheddar & mozzarella (reserving a little of each to top the mac & cheese off with)
2. Then add the remaining ingredients (still keeping some cheese aside) and mix well.
3. Pour into a small baking tray that will fit into the basket. Cover the baking tray with foil and place it into the air fryer basket. 
4. Set the cooking temperature to 160°C and the timer to 15 minutes. 
5. When the time has run out, remove the foil and sprinkle the cheese you kept aside. 
6. Return the basket to the machine (leaving the baking tray uncovered) and cook for 10 minutes at 150°C.
7. Season & Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 4 Cups Leftover Mac & Cheese

• 1 Cup Grated Cheddar (Mature cheddar preferably)

• 6 Eggs

• 3 Cups milk

• ¾ Cup white flour

• 2 Cups Plain Breadcrumbs

Method

1. Mix the grated cheese with the leftover mac & cheese.
2. Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl and the flour in a separate bowl. In a third bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. 
3. Divide the mac & cheese mixture into evenly sized balls. You can size them as you like.
4. Roll the balls in the flour mixture till covered. 
5. Dip into the egg mixture 
6. Then, roll them in the breadcrumbs. 
7. Repeat with the remaining balls and place them in the air fryer basket. 
8. Air fry them at 180°C for 10-15 minutes until golden brown, rotating halfway through.
9. Serve with the dipping sauce of your choice & enjoy!

Ingredients

• 450g Cream cheese

• 2 Eggs

• ½ Cup sugar

• ½ tsp Vanilla Extract

• 1 Cup Honey Flavoured Graham Crackers

• 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter

Method

1. Cut out a piece of parchment paper to line the baking pan.
2. Melt the butter and mix in the Graham crackers. Spoon it into the lined baking pan and press down to form a crust.
3. Place the baking pan into the air fryer basket and bake for 5 minutes at 180°C
4. While the crust is busy forming, blend the cream cheese and the sugar. Add one egg at a time while mixing until creamy, then add the vanilla and mix well.
5. Remove the basket from the air fryer and pour the cream cheese mixture into the graham cracker crust.
6. Place it back into the basket, adjust the temperature to 155°C and bake for 15 minutes.
7. After baking, remove it from the machine and let it cool on the counter before chilling in the fridge for 3 hours.
8. Spoon over any flavoured fruit coulis. 
9. Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 14g Yeast

• 1/3 cup sugar

• ½ cup milk

• 1 large egg

• 2 Tbsp Butter

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• 2.5 cups flour

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• ½ tsp allspice

• ½ tsp salt

Glaze:

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

Egg Wash:

• 2 tbsp milk

• 1 egg yolk

Method

1. In a mixer, add the yeast, sugar and milk. Combine butter, cinnamon, flour, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and sugar in a separate bowl.
2. Add one egg to the mixer and start mixing. Add the flour mixture and keep on mixing until it forms a ball.
3. Set aside and let double in size. When the dough has doubled, place it on the counter and roll out to about 3cm thick.
4. Mix the egg yolk and milk to create an egg wash. 
5. Shape the doughnuts and brush them with the egg wash. Put it in the frying basket. 
6. Bake them for 15 minutes at 160°C, flipping them halfway through. 
7. While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing the sugar and cinnamon with some water.
8. While the doughnuts are still warm, dip them into the mixture.
9. Serve and enjoy!