Guides & Recipes
Air Fryer Guides & Recipes
Reviews, how-tos and recipes — written for UK air fryer owners, updated for 2026.
Review 🧺 Ninja Air Fryer: Full UK Review for 2026 We test capacity, noise, crisp results and value for money on the UK's best-selling air fryer brand. 11 min read Recipes 🍽️ 30 Best Air Fryer Recipes to Try Tonight Our most-cooked air fryer recipes, from weeknight mains to crowd-pleasing sides — tested across four brands. 13 min read How-To 🥔 How to Cook the Perfect Jacket Potato in an Air Fryer Crispy skin, fluffy centre — exact timings for every potato size, tested across three air fryer brands. 8 min read How-To 🥔 Crispy Roast Potatoes in the Air Fryer (No-Fail Method) The par-boil and shake method that guarantees a crunch every time, tested through a full Sunday roast. 9 min read Buying Guide 🏆 Best Air Fryer UK 2026: Our Top Picks Tested Our full shortlist across budget, family and premium picks — with pros, cons and prices, tested head-to-head. 14 min read Recipes 🐔 Air Fryer Chicken Breast: Juicy Every Time Exact temperatures and timings so it never dries out, tested with a probe thermometer across three brands. 8 min read Recipes 🌭 Sausages in the Air Fryer: Times & Temperatures From thin chipolatas to thick Cumberland links, tested from both fresh and frozen. 7 min read Recipes 🍟 Air Fryer Chips: The Ultimate Guide Fresh-cut, frozen and oven chips — every method compared, with a side-by-side crispness test. 10 min read Recipes 🐟 Air Fryer Salmon in 12 Minutes A quick weeknight fillet, flaky and never overcooked — verified with a probe thermometer. 7 min read Safety ⚠️ Can You Put Foil in an Air Fryer? Safety Guide What's safe, what isn't, and what manufacturers actually recommend across four major UK brands. 6 min read Recipes 🇬🇧 Air Fryer Recipes UK: 2026 Family Favourites The recipes UK households actually cook on repeat — from roast dinners to Friday-night chips. 11 min read Buying Guide 🥘 Double Air Fryer vs Dual Zone: Which Should You Buy? Two baskets, two temperatures — here's what actually differs between the models, tested side by side. 9 min read Recipes 🍗 Air Fryer Chicken Thighs: Crispy Skin, No Basting More forgiving than chicken breast, with skin that crisps up without any extra oil. 8 min read Recipes 🥓 How to Cook Bacon in the Air Fryer (No Splatter) Even crisping with none of the hot fat spitting from a frying pan. 6 min read Recipes 🍠 Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer The cornflour trick that stops them going soggy, tested against three other methods. 7 min read How-To 🥚 Air Fryer Boiled Eggs: Perfect Every Time No pan, no watching the clock over boiling water — tested for soft, medium and hard yolks. 6 min read Recipes 🥖 Air Fryer Garlic Bread in 5 Minutes Crisp outside, soft inside, no full oven needed for a quick side. 6 min read Recipes 🍖 Air Fryer Pork Chops: Juicy, No Oven Needed A simple sear-like crust without a hot pan and spitting oil, verified with a probe thermometer. 8 min read How-To 📐 Oven to Air Fryer Conversion Chart (Times & Temps) The simple rule for converting any oven recipe to your air fryer, tested against six common recipes. 8 min read How-To 📘 How to Use an Air Fryer: A Beginner's Guide (2026) Everything a first-time owner needs to know before the first cook, tested across four models. 10 min read Recipes 🥩 Air Fryer Steak: A Proper Sear at Home How close an air fryer really gets to a pan sear, tested with a probe thermometer across three doneness levels. 9 min read Recipes 🍗 Whole Chicken in the Air Fryer: Crispy Skin, No Oven Yes, a whole chicken fits in most large air fryers — here's the size limit and exact timing. 10 min read Recipes 🍔 Air Fryer Burgers: Juicy in Under 15 Minutes Fresh and frozen patties, tested to a safe internal temperature without drying out. 7 min read How-To 🍳 Air Fryer Poached Eggs: Does It Actually Work? An honest test against stovetop poaching, with the method that actually gets close. 6 min read Recipes 🧀 Air Fryer Cheese Toastie: Crispy Without a Sandwich Press How to get a properly crisp, evenly melted toastie without a dedicated sandwich press. 6 min read Recipes 🐠 Fish Fingers in the Air Fryer: Crispier Than the Oven A genuinely faster, crispier method than the oven bag instructions suggest. 5 min read Recipes 🍖 Gammon Steak in the Air Fryer A quick pub-classic dinner, with the snipping trick that stops it curling. 7 min read How-To 🧽 How to Clean an Air Fryer (and Keep It Smelling Fresh) The routine that stops smoke, smells and residue building up, tested across four models. 8 min read How-To 🫓 Air Fryer Yorkshire Puddings: Do They Actually Rise? An honest test of the trickiest air fryer bake, with the fat-temperature trick that makes the difference. 8 min read Recipes 🍢 Lamb Chops in the Air Fryer A fast midweek dinner with a genuine herb crust, tested to three doneness levels. 7 min read Recipes 🥗 Healthy Air Fryer Recipes That Don't Taste Like a Diet Genuinely lower-fat versions of comfort food classics, with the numbers behind the claims. 10 min read