Air Fryer Meals Made Easy

Always a popular appetizer stuffed mushrooms doesn’t get any easier than in the air fryer. It’s perfect for cooking smaller portions and the hot air circulating in the air fryer crisps these mushrooms up perfectly and quickly.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Servings: 10 Stuffed Mushrooms 

Appliance: Any Milex Air Fryer

Ingredients
• 226 button mushrooms , stems removed
• 113g cream cheese , softened
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt , or more to taste
• fresh cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup (56 g) grated cheese , for topping
• minced parsley (optional)


Instructions
1. Chop mushrooms stems and set aside. 
2. In bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix cheese until all spices are combined. Fold in the chopped mushroom stems.
3. Stuff the cavity of mushroom tops with the cheese mixture. Place the mushrooms in the air fryer basket (only place the mushroom a single layer - if needed cook in multiple batches).
4. Air Fry at 180°C for 6-8 minutes, depending on the size of the mushrooms.
5. Top the stuffed mushrooms with grated cheese and Air Fry for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
6. Let the mushrooms cool. Top with minced parsley and serve.

Shrimp comes in different sizes, so you'll have to adjust cooking times a bit. You'll figure the best time for your air fryer after you've cooked a batch.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins

Equipment : Milex Air Fryer 2 -3 Servings

Ingredients
• 454 g raw shrimp , peeled de-veined,
• Vegetable oil or spray , to coat shrimp
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) garlic powder
• Salt , to taste
• Black pepper , to taste
• lemon wedges
• minced parsley and/or chili flakes (optional)

Preparations
1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the oil. Add garlic powder, salt and pepper and toss to evenly coat the shrimp.
2. Add shrimp to air fryer basket in a single layer.
3. Air fry at 400°F for about 10-14 minutes, gently shaking and flipping halfway, depending on size of shrimp.
4. Transfer shrimp to bowl, squeeze lemon juice on top. Sprinkle parsley and/or chili flakes and serve hot.

The size of the jalapeños will vary and determine how much filling is used in each. We prefer to use a whole slice of bacon for each jalapeño half, but if you want to cut back the bacon a bit, you can cut the strips in half lengthwise (giving you long thin strips) and just use the 6 slices of bacon. 

Prep Time15 mins | Cook Time12 mins | Servings: 12 

Appliance : Any Milex Air Fryer

Ingredients
• 6 jalapeños
• 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese , softened
• 1/4 cup (30 g) grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, etc.)
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt , or to taste
• 6-12 slices bacon , depending on how much bacon you prefer
• black pepper , to taste

Instructions
1. Cut the jalapeños in half, lengthwise. Remove the seeds and white ribs then set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, grated cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder and salt. Mix until evenly combined.
3. Fill the jalapeño halves with the filling. If using 6 slices of bacon, cut them in half lengthwise. Wrap the bacon slices (the halves or whole slices, depending on what you prefer) around the filled jalapeños.
4. Sprinkle black pepper over the top of the wrapped jalapeños.
5. Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 10-12 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the jalapeños are tender. Or cook to your preferred doneness. Serve warm or at room temperature.

The magic ingredient to these egg rolls is the fish sauce, don't be scared! When you taste it you'll pleased with the rich flavor.  Adjust the water amount in the recipe to your desired dip consistency. Some hoisin sauces are thicker than others.
Prep Time15 mins | Cook Time15 mins Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
CHICKEN VEGETABLE EGG ROLLS
• 1 pound (454 g) ground chicken *any meat of your choice*
• 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic , minced or crushed
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) freshly grated ginger root , optional
• 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce (or fish sauce for more flavor)
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) sesame seed oil
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) kosher salt , or to taste
• freshly grated black pepper
• 2 cups (70 g) cabbage , shredded thin
• 1/2 cup (65 g) grated carrot , (about 1 medium carrot)
• 3 green onions , small chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 package egg roll wrappers or sometimes called "spring roll pastry" wrappers in the freezer section of market.

HOISIN-PEANUT DIP
• 1/2 cup (140 g) hoisin
• 1/4 cup (65 g) peanut butter
• chili hot sauce or Sriracha Sauce (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) sesame oil , or to taste
• 2 teaspoons (5 ml) vinegar , or to taste
• about 1/2 cup (120ml) water , or to preferred dip consistency

Instructions

Make Egg Roll Filling
1. Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and then add the garlic and optional ginger. Cook for about 1 minute or until lightly browned. Add the ground chicken, soy sauce, sesame seed oil, salt and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the chicken is lightly browned.
2. Add the cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the vegetables soften. Stir in the egg and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove from heat, place the cooked filling in a colander to drain excess juices and allow to cool.

Make the Hoisin-Peanut Dip
1. While the chicken filling is cooling, make the dip. In bowl, combine all ingredients (hoisin, peanut butter, hot sauce, sesame oil, water, and rice vinegar) and whisk together. If you are making a very large batch, you can use a blender by blending all the ingredients together. But make sure you add enough water because some brands of hoisin are very thick.

Roll & Air Fry
1. Using egg roll wrappers or spring roll wrappers, add about 1-2 Tablespoons of chicken filling to each wrapper (depending on the size of the wrapper) Tuck and roll the wrapper around the filling 
2. Brush the top corner of the wrapper with water or beaten egg to help seal the wrapper end, and then finish rolling the egg roll. Repeat for all the egg rolls. 

3. Air Fry at 180 degrees for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook until the wrapper is crispy and browned. If you use the larger wrapper cook a little longer so that all the layers can cook through to avoid being tough and chewy.
4. Serve warm with hoisin-peanut dip. You can also wrap these chicken vegetable egg rolls in lettuce and eat them as lettuce egg roll wraps!

Crispy Tofu with Orange Sauce is a lightened up version of the classic Chinese restaurant dish. Cubes of tofu are smothered in a flavorful sweet and tangy vegan orange sauce. No oil is needed to make this easy Asian healthy recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins | Cook Time 25 mins | Servings 4

Appliance : Any Milex Air Fryer


Ingredients

1 pound extra-firm tofu drained and pressed (or use super-firm tofu)
1 Tablespoon tamari
1 Tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)

For the sauce:

1 teaspoon orange zest
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup

Instructions

• Cut the tofu in cubes.
• Place the tofu cubes in a quart-size plastic storage bag. Add the tamari and seal the bag. Shake the bag until all the tofu is coated with the tamari.
• Add the tablespoon of cornstarch to the bag. Shake again until the tofu is coated. Set the tofu aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile add all the sauce ingredients to a small bowl and mix with a spoon. Set aside.
• Place the tofu in the air fryer in a single layer. You will probably need to do this in two batches.
• Cook the tofu at 390 degrees for 10 minutes, shaking it after 5 minutes.
• After you're done cooking the batches of tofu, add it all to a skillet over medium-high heat. Give the sauce a stir and pour it over the tofu. Stir the tofu and sauce until the sauce has thickened and the tofu is heated through.
• Serve immediately with rice and steamed vegetables, if desired.

Steak cooked in the air fryer is quick, easy, and comes out perfectly juicy every time! Air fried steak proves an alternative to firing up the outdoor grill. Cooking time for steak will vary depending on the thickness of the steak.

Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 8 mins | Servings: 2 

Applicance : Any Milex Air Fryer 

Ingredients

• 2 steaks 1" thick , ribeye, sirloin or striploin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon salted butter melted
• steak seasoning to taste

Instructions

• Remove steaks from the fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking.
• Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
• Rub the steaks with olive oil and melted butter. Generously season on each side.
• Add the steaks to the air fryer basket and cook 8-12 minutes (flipping after 4 minutes) or until steaks reach desired doneness.
• Remove steaks from the air fryer and transfer to a plate. Rest at least 5 minutes before serving.
• Top with additional butter if desired and serve.

Notes

 If your steak is cold from the fridge, it will need more time.
Steaks that are a minimum of 3/4" thick (or thicker) cook best in the air fryer
Cook times are for a 1" steak, adjust times as needed for thinner or thicker steaks.

Medium Rare: Cook the steak 8-9 minutes flipping after 4 minutes.
Medium: Cook the steak 9-11 minutes flipping after 4 minutes.
Medium Well: Cook the steak 11-12 minutes flipping after 4 minutes.

Avoid overcrowding the air fryer so the air can circulate evenly around the steaks.
Once the steak is cooked, remove it from the basket while it rests.

Yummy flavors light up these boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Air fryers do an amazing job with meat, and you don't have to heat up your big oven. Enjoy these stuffed chicken breasts with a simple green salad and a nice, crusty bread, or slice in 1/2-inch slices and use as a hearty appetizer!

Prep : 20 mins | Cook: 40 mins | Servings: 4

Appliance : Any Milex Air Fryer

Ingredient Checklist

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ cup chopped fresh spinach
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 slices prosciutto
12 toothpicks
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 egg, beaten
1 serving avocado oil cooking spray

Instructions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Add red bell pepper and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in chopped spinach and garlic. Continue stirring until the spinach is slightly wilted. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

Step 2
Stir in feta cheese crumbles, breaking up any large pieces.

Step 3
Pat chicken pieces dry and place on a secure cutting board. Cut a 'pocket' into each breast by inserting a knife in the thickest part of the breast and slicing parallel to the cutting board, leaving about 1 inch at each tip. Be careful not cut all the way through the thinnest edge of the breast.

Step 4
Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C) if preheating is recommended by the manufacturer.

Step 5
Separate prosciutto slices and place on a clean prep surface. Place 2 tablespoons of vegetable-feta mixture on top and roll around the filling, creating an oblong bundle. Tuck 1 prosciutto-wrapped bundle into each sliced chicken breast, and close the opening with toothpicks.

Step 6
Combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper on a plate. Dip each stuffed chicken breast into beaten egg, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Spray with avocado oil spray.

Step 7
Transfer to the air fryer basket and cook until browned, about 15 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Note:
Larger chicken pieces may take more time; smaller pieces may take less time.

Local is always lekker. Add a twist to how you make your pap. Wow your guests with this tasty meal. Pap balls can be served with gravy and is easy to make - its just adding an extra step and extra ingredients to the way you make pap.

Ingredients

• 500g maize meal
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 Onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 5 leaves spinach
• 1 small Chilli
• 1 chopped red paper
• 200g cubed cheese
• Breadcrumbs

Appliance : Any Milex Air Fryer

Instructions

• Bring water to boil and add salt
• Slowly and continously whisk in the maize meal so that lumps don't form
• Reduce the heat to medium and allow the pap to simmer with the lid closed for 20 min - stir every 10 mins
• Fry onions, chilli,red pepper, garlic and set aside
• Cook for a further 10 min at a low heat
• set aside and allow to cool once the has cooled slightly use a spoon to scoop the pap from the pot
• flatten with your palm and place a cheese square in the middle.
• Roll up the pap with your hands to form a ball and cover the cheese.
• Coat with breadcrumps and glaze with eggs for crispyness
• Put the pap balls in the Air Fryer for 5 - 10 mins at 180 degrees

You can also watch this video to help in making the pap balls.

Make a delicious cheesecake in the air fryer. A cheesecake only requires a crumbly biscuit base (usually made by combining crushed biscuits with melted butter) and a rich, velvety topping made with sugar and cream cheese, among a couple of other ingredients

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 34 mins | Servings: 12

Appliance :  Any Milex Air Fryer and Milex Baking Pan

• Break down your biscuits a bit so that they will blend into crumbs easily, blend or hand crush them until they are soft crumbs.
• Add butter into an air fryer baking pan and set the temperature to 120c and the time to 4 minutes.
• Stir the biscuits crumbs into the melted butter and press down on the bottom of the baking pan.
• Using a hand blender mix the sugar into the soft cheese until light and fluffy.
• Add in your other ingredients and stir. Add in extra vanilla essence and adjust your flavours to how you prefer it.
• Add your cheesecake filling evenly over the cheesecake crust.
• Pat down with the side of a wooden spoon. Cook in the air fryer at 160c for 30 minutes.
• Leave to cool in the air fryer basket for a further 30 minutes.
• Transfer the cheesecake to the fridge and allow to cool in the fridge for 6 hours, or to make the cheesecake more solid, overnight.

This galette is made with the refrigerated pie dough you'll find the rolls of at most grocery stores. You can easily substitute your favorite pie dough if you want to make the dough from scratch. Using the pre-made dough makes this galette super easy. 

Prep Time : 10 mins | Cook Time50 mins | Servings: 6 servings

Appliance: Any Milex Air Fryer

Ingredients
3 Tablespoons butter
4 medium apples peeled, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground clove
2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
2 Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 refrigerated pie dough roll or homemade pie dough
egg for brushing

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F .
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add apples and sauté apples until the they start to soften, around 5-10 minutes (depending on apple thickness and apple variety). When apples are softened, add cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. Stir until combined.
• Whisk together flour, water, and lemon juice. Add the brown sugar and the flour/water mixture to the apples and cook until it starts to thicken, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and additional spices if desired. Allow to cool.
• Roll out pie dough roll. Add apple filling to center of dough, leaving about 2 inches around the edges. Gently fold the edges toward the filling, folding and overlapping each 2” section. Brush the crust with egg.
• Bake for 50 minutes, or until crust is golden and cooked through. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy.

This Chocolate Molten Lava Cake can be quickly made in your air fryer. With a nice gooey and delicious middle, molten cakes are the perfect quick dessert.

Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Servings : 3 people

Appliance : Any Milex Air Fryer

Ingredients

6 Tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate bar broken into pieces
1 large egg
1 egg yolk from a large egg
3 Tbsp white sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
pinch of salt

Instructions

• Melt butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in for about 1 minute until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Set aside.
• In a separate large bowl, use an electric beater and beat egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and sugar together until well blended.
• Then add flour, the chocolate mixture, and a pinch of salt and stir until combined. Pour the mixture into the ramekins, filling each one about halfway.
• Place in the air fryer basket and air fry on 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes.
• Once done air frying, use a clean thick dish towel to remove ramekins from the air fryer basket. Allow cake to cool in a ramekin for about 1 minute. Use a butter knife to loosen the cake from the ramekin and turn over onto a plate. Serve with fresh whipped cream, fresh berries, or topped with powdered sugar and enjoy.

Turn a sheet of crescent dough into homemade cinnamon and sugar doughnut sticks, cooked in the air fryer, and served with fruit jam, syrup, honey, or melted chocolate for dipping!

Preparation: 20 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Servings: 8 | Yield: 48 donut sticks

Appliance : Any Milex Air Fryer 

Ingredients
1 refrigerated crescent roll dough
¼ cup butter, melted
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup any flavor fruit jam

Instructions 

Step 1
Unroll crescent roll dough sheet and pat out to an 8x12-inch rectangle. Cut dough in half lengthwise with a pizza cutter and cut each piece crosswise into 1/2-inch wide "sticks." Dip doughnut sticks in melted butter and place in a single later in the air fryer basket.

Step 2
Cook in the air fryer at 380 degrees F (195 degrees C) until well browned, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 3
Stir together sugar and cinnamon in a pie plate or shallow bowl. Remove doughnut sticks from the air fryer and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 4
Serve doughnut sticks with jam.

Cook's Notes:

You can also serve doughnut sticks with syrup, honey, melted chocolate, caramel, or desired frosting.