Are you tempted to buy a new air fryer? 

An air fryer is a smart investment for health-conscious cooks, whatever your diet, weight loss or fitness goals.

Around 9.8 million households in the UK already own an air fryer, but if you’re yet to buy one, here are a few reasons why they’re the latest kitchen craze:

• They use hot air circulation to cook food, producing crispy, delicious dishes.
• Air-fried food requires less oil than traditional frying methods, which means many dishes you cook are better for you.
• They use less energy than an electric oven, as they are smaller and heat up more quickly.

Here are four tasty, low-calorie air fryer recipe ideas to get you started with your new gadget. 

Air Fryer Recipe Ideas from The Skinny Food Co.

1. Herby Lemon Air Fryer Chicken

Ingredients

• One skinless and boneless chicken breast
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to season

Method

1. Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
2. Use a brush to spread the mixture over the chicken breast
3. Air fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, turn the chicken breast over. It's ready to eat once the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit! 
4. Serve with new potatoes, green salad leaves, or steamed vegetables for a fulfilling, low-calorie meal high in protein. Once cooked, each chicken breast contains around 165 calories. 

2. Smokey BBQ Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 450g pack of chicken wings
• 2 tbsp Skinny Food Co. Virtually Zero Smokey BBQ Sauce
• 1 tsp Skinny Food Co. Virtually Zero Garlic & Herb Flavour Sauce
• Salt and pepper to season

1. Toss the chicken wings with the BBQ sauce and garlic herb marinade until fully coated.
2. Air fry at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes. Turn the chicken wings over halfway through the cooking time. Once they are crispy and cooked through, serve immediately. Each serving (four wings) contains around 182 calories. 

Ingredients

• 1 small can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• Salt to season

Method

1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then pat them dry with a paper towel. 
2. Toss the chickpeas with the olive oil and spices.
3. Air fry the chickpeas at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes. Shake the basket every five minutes until they’re crispy. These satisfying spicy chickpeas are packed with protein. Each serving of crunchy chickpeas contains around 120 calories.

Ingredients

• 1 medium courgette (thinly sliced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil 
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp paprika

Method

1. Toss the courgette slices in olive oil and seasonings. 
2. Arrange the courgette slices in a single layer at the bottom of the air fryer basket. 
3. Cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for eight to ten minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy. These guilt-free crisps are the ideal snack or side dish. Each serving contains around 50 calories. 

Cooking healthy air fryer meals makes it easy to enjoy your favourite foods while staying on track with your diet goals. 

Our new range of air fryers will launch in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on our website and social media pages for all the latest updates.