The humble air fryer is proving to be a versatile kitchen hero, far beyond just reheating leftovers, as demonstrated by Katie Lolas with a collection of time-saving recipes. From a speedy veggie-packed frittata to crispy golden gnocchi and a 10-minute Turkish bread pizza, these dishes are crafted to deliver maximum flavour with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights or using up fridge ingredients.
Air Fryer Frittata
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1 extra large tortilla
- Baby spinach
- Capsicum, thinly sliced
- Button mushrooms, thinly sliced
- Eggs, whisked
- Danish feta
- Parmesan cheese
- Mixed herbs
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Place the extra large tortilla in the base of your air fryer.
- Add the vegetables and pour over the egg mixture.
- Sprinkle the feta and parmesan on top, then season with herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Cook at 160°C for 15 minutes and serve hot.
Crispy Air Fryer Gnocchi
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 12-15 minutes
Serves: 3-4 as a snack or side
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Ingredients
- 500g shelf-stable potato gnocchi (no boiling needed)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Optional: extra olive oil, pinch of chilli flakes, extra herbs, sauce of choice
Method
- In a large bowl, toss the gnocchi with olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, parmesan, and cornflour until evenly coated.
- Spread the gnocchi in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cook at 200°C for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, toss with fresh herbs, and serve immediately with optional chilli flakes, extra herbs, and sauce.
Air Fryer Turkish Pizza
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 8-10 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 2 Turkish bread rounds (or 1 large, halved)
- 4 tbsp tomato pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cooked toppings of choice (e.g., pepperoni, chicken, mushrooms, capsicum, olives, spinach)
- 1 tsp dried oregano or mixed Italian herbs
Method
- Slice the Turkish bread in half if needed and lightly brush the cut side with olive oil.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each bread base.
- Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and arrange chosen toppings evenly.
- Season with dried herbs and extra black pepper if desired.
- Place in the air fryer basket (cook one at a time if necessary) and cook at 200°C for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden and crisp.
