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Cook doughnuts without the need for too much oil. These have a slightly different texture, but are still fluffy and delicious. Top with glaze or sugar and cinnamon

Air-fryer doughnuts

milk,

unsalted butter,

sachet dried fast-action yeast

caster sugar

tsp vanilla extract

plain flour, plus extra for dusting

½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

egg, beaten

icing sugar

tbsp milk

vanilla extract

flavourless oil, for proving

Combine the milk, melted butter, yeast, 1 tsp of the sugar and the vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixer. Leave for 8-10 mins for the yeast to activate.

In a separate bowl, combine the remaining sugar, flour, ½ tsp salt and the cinnamon, if using. Mix the beaten egg into the milk mixture, then fold in the dry ingredients. Knead with a dough hook on a medium speed for 5-8 mins until the dough is smooth and elastic. You can also knead by hand for 10-12 mins, until smooth. It’s a very sticky dough, so be patient with it.

Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean tea towel and leave in a warm place for 1 hr 30 mins until the dough has doubled in size. Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to around 1.5cm thick. Cut out your doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or two cutters (1 x 7.5cm and 1 x 2.5cm for the middle). Put the doughnuts on a lined baking sheet, along with the doughnut centres, if you like, and cover with a clean tea towel. Leave to rise for 40 mins or overnight in the fridge (the doughnuts will hold their shape better if proved in the fridge).

When ready to cook, place 2-3 doughnuts (and their centres, if keeping) in the air-fryer basket and cook at 180C for 5-6 mins, following manufacturer's instructions, until golden. (Bear in mind that some air fryers generate more intense heat, so keep checking to make sure the doughnuts don't burn.) Remove from the basket and leave to cool on a wire rack while you cook the remaining doughnuts. You can place a sheet of baking parchment at the bottom of your basket if you’re worried about the doughnuts sticking and to prevent indents from the basket forming on the doughnuts.

While the final batch is cooking, sift the icing sugar into a bowl and stir in the milk and vanilla extract. When the doughnuts have cooled, dip the top of each one in the glaze. Leave on the wire rack for the glaze to set. Best eaten on the day but will keep for up to 24 hours in an airtight container.

Cooking chicken thighs in an air fryer is a speedy way to achieve succulent meat with a delicious crispy skin. A spicy coating makes the perfect finishing touch

Air fryer chicken thighs

paprika

herbs

½ tsp garlic granules (optional)

chicken thighs, bone

olive oil

Combine the paprika in a bowl with the herbs and garlic granules, if using, together with ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp ground black pepper. Scatter onto a plate. Rub the chicken thighs with the oil, then coat in the spice mix.

Put in the basket of your air fryer and cook, skin-side down, for 10 mins at 180C. Turn over and cook for a further 10-15 mins until cooked through and the skin is crispy. To check they are cooked, pierce the thickest part of the thigh with a knife to see if the juices run clear. Remove from the air fryer immediately to stop the skin from softening.

Try baking potatoes in an air fryer to achieve a crisp skin with a fluffy centre. The process is quicker and can be more energy-efficient than using the oven

Air fryer baked potatoes

baking potatoes (about 250 grams each)

½ tbsp sunflower oil

toppings of your choice, such as butter, cheese, baked beans or tuna mayonnaise

Scrub the potatoes, then pat dry with kitchen paper. Transfer to a plate, drizzle over the oil and rub it into the skins using your hands so the potatoes are well-coated. Season with salt and pepper – the salt will help the skins crisp up.

Arrange the potatoes in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 200C and cook for 40-50 mins, or until a sharp knife goes through the potatoes easily. Check the potatoes after 20 mins – if they seem to be browning too quickly on one side, turn them over using tongs, then check again after another 20 mins to ensure they're cooked through.  When ready, the skin should be crisp and the inside tender and fluffy. Split and serve immediately with the toppings of your choice.

Salmon fillets cook beautifully in an air fryer and make a delicious meal when coated in a herb seasoning and served with greens and grains

Air fryer salmon

salt

tsp pepper

tsp herbs

tsp garlic granules (optional)

salmon

greens

Combine the salt, pepper, mixed herbs and garlic granules, if using, in a bowl, then scatter onto a plate. Rub each salmon fillet with a little olive oil and roll in the seasoning to coat.

Put in the air fryer basket in one layer and cook at 180C for 8-10 mins, until cooked through. If you have larger salmon fillets they will need to be cooked for longer – keep checking after 10 mins and cook in 1-2 min blasts, until ready. Serve with greens and quinoa or rice, if you like.

Use an air fryer to create this tempting dish of tender chicken breasts coated in garlic, sweet paprika and herbs. Mix up the spices for interest or keep it plain if you prefer

Air fryer chicken breasts

chicken breasts

½ tbsp rapeseed oil

½ tsp garlic granules

tsp smoked sweet paprika

½ tsp pepper

rice and greens

Coat the chicken in the oil and set aside. In a bowl, combine the salt, garlic, paprika and mixed herbs with a good grinding of black pepper, then scatter onto a plate.

Roll each oiled chicken breast in the seasoning and put in your air fryer basket. Cook at 180C for 18-20 mins, turning after 10 mins. To check it is cooked, pierce the chicken with a knife at the thickest part to see if the juices run clear. Or insert a temperature thermometer and it should read 70C. Serve with rice and greens or a salad.

Create wonderfully cooked sweet potato fries in an air fryer using very little oil. Then toss in sweet smoked paprika, Cajun or BBQ seasonings to ramp up the flavour

Air fryer sweet potato fries

potatoes

tsp sweet smoked paprika

Peel the sweet potatoes and slice into ½ cm sticks. Put in a bowl, drizzle over the oil and give them a good toss to coat. Sprinkle over the paprika, mixed herbs and ½ tsp each of salt and pepper, then give it all a good mix with your hands to ensure it's evenly coated.

Cook, in batches, in a single layer in your air fryer basket at 180C for around 10-15 mins, until lightly golden, giving a little shake or toss after 5 mins. Once all the batches have cooked, return the fries to the air fryer, give it a good shake and cook for a further 1-2 mins to heat through.

If you're still a bit dubious about air fryers, this might be the one to convert you. Juicy, oniony, and minty, this chicken tikka will have your mouth watering.

Air Fryer Chicken Tikka with Spiced Rice

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh

Greek Yoghurt

Tikka Masala Paste

Microwave Rice

Lemon

Red Onion

Vine Tomato

Green Chilli

Nigella Seed

Salt

Black Pepper

Cucumber

Mint

Finely slice the red onions. Add ½ of the sliced onions to a bowl with the juice of ¼ of the lemons and season with salt. Leave to quickly pickle while you prep the rest of the dish. Cut ⅓ of the remaining lemon into wedges and set aside for garnish.

Slice the chicken thighs into three pieces. Add to a bowl with the juice of ½ the remaining lemon, the yoghurt and tikka paste. Season generously with salt and pepper, then mix well. Cover and set aside in the fridge for at least 30 mins. 

Meanwhile, make the raita. Halve the cucumber lengthways and scoop out the seeds before finely dicing. Finely chop the mint. Add the yoghurt to a bowl and squeeze in the juice of the remaining lemon. Add the cucumber and mint to the bowl and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Add the rest of the onions to the air fryer, drizzle with a glug of olive oil and top with the chicken pieces, then add another small drizzle of oil. Set the air fryer to 200°C and cook for 14-16 mins until charred and the chicken juices run clear. 

Finely slice the green chilli and cut the tomato into wedges. Add the tomatoes to a bowl along with the nigella seeds, then season with salt and pepper.

Cook the rice according to package instructions.

Remove the chicken from the air fryer, then toss the cooked onions with the rice. Season with salt and pepper. 

Divide the rice between two plates, add the tomatoes, then top with the tikka chicken and pickled onions. Scatter with the green chilli, lemon wedges and more mint, if you like. 

This is the first Mob recipe that I have made and it was a hit with the whole family. It was delicious and so easy to make.  I also loved that you could add / leave out elements to suit the kids and grown ups. Big fan!

this was delicious in every way and so filling, will defo make again

I loved this recipe! was a winner with the kids as well 😋

Can I marinade and freeze chicken befor me it’s cooked? or is there a better method?

is there not a recipe to make your own tikka masala sauce?  

this recipe was so good that my man licked his plate afterwards. I would say depending on the Tikka brand you might want to add salt to the chicken as well. 

Given that the primary flavor of this dish is the tikka - what paste brand are you using? I'm in the US, what should I look for?

I really dislike "25 min cooking time" and then adding a single step of "put in fridge for 30 min". Please, be honest about cooking time and prep time.

very popular with my wife and kids (6 and 8). easy to make and amazing variation in tastes and textures. only thing id say to be careful is that the recipe asks to season each element with salt and pepper so id not go too heavy handed on the salt.

loved this! especially the onions underneath mixed into the rice - yum! I used chicken breast and worked well 

the first mob recipe since joining the subscription and it was delicious! making it weekly..

Was the first mob recipe I actually didn’t like that much ☹️

Great combination of flavours. Quick and easy. Will serve up for dinner again.
Empty plates at the end 🙂👍🍲

Why aren’t there any actual measurements for this recipe? And where is the recipe for the rice?

Making it now - how many people is this recipe for? 👀

Are the calories and nutrition right on this? 1072 calories seems very high

Absolutely delicious..will be making again and again..better than a takeaway..just added a few extra chilli’s for hubbie.

OMG! Amazing recipe. Will be cooking this again.

Loved this! What was left of the marinade we cooked and use as extra sauce. It was really straightforward and rather quick! Once I had the chicken marinating (had it in the fridge for a few hours), everything else was quick to put together. Will defo make this again.

Great recipe but I find it frustrating when I have to do mental calculations while cooking. I need to calculate 1/4 of the total lemons, then 1/3 of the remaining lemon, then 1/2 of the remaining lemon after that, then finally the remainder of the lemon. Surely there’s an easier way to write this!

Loved this recipe. I only used one onion and one lemon and thought it was enough. Could use less Greek yoghurt for the raita as well, but these amounts leave plenty for leftovers!

This was so good! Definitely revisiting it again. One onion was plenty though and I don’t know if i can get nigella seeds in Australia.

A winner in our house, we will make it again. Loved the nigella seeds in the tomato salad. Agree with someone else that calories seem off.

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