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Air fryer recipes for students

New to using an air fryer? We've got all the recipes you need to get you started. Perfect if you're heading off to university.
Air fryer baked potato
by Sarah Cook

Air fryers are more energy-efficient than ovens and baked potatoes cook in about half the usual time. Air-frying also gives a crispy skin and creamy middle, perfect with any of these three delicious toppings.

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Air fryer falafel

by The BBC Food team
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Air fryer sticky chicken drumsticks

by Jules Mercer
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Air fryer chicken fajitas

by Nathan Anthony
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Air fryer coconut prawns and sweet potato cubes with coriander dip

by Poppy O'Toole
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Air fryer cheese toastie

by Jules Mercer
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Hasselback garlic bread three ways

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by Elly Curshen
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Air fryer cauliflower ‘wings’

by Sarah Cook
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Air fryer loaded jacket potatoes

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