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7 Easy Family Dinners: Air Fryer & Slow Cooker Favourites (Free Meal Plan!)

Dinner just got easier ✨ This week’s FREE meal plan is packed with comforting, flavour-filled recipes made with your air fryer and slow cooker. Perfect for busy weekdays and relaxed weekend cooking alike. From garlicky air fryer prawns pil pil pasta to rich and cosy slow cooker sweet potato curry, plus crowd-pleasers like air fryer chilli con carne meatballs and a classic slow cooker veggie Lancashire hot pot, there’s something here for everyone. You’ll also find hearty air fryer sausage stew, beautifully tender air fryer roast chicken, and flavour-packed air fryer stuffed aubergine to keep things exciting all week long.

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Air Fryer Prawns Pil Pil Pasta

I'm so excited to share with you a third recipe from my brand new book, The Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook: 15 MINUITE FEASTS! My family always orders prawns pil pil whenever we visit Spain. It never disappoints. Over the years, we’ve tasted countless variations, each restaurant adding its own twist, some with more garlic, others with a fiery kick, and occasionally a touch of smoked paprika or even a splash of sherry. I’ve created a dish inspired by all those memorable meals. It’s our holiday favourite, reimagined in the air fryer, quick and perfect for a cosy night in.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Calories

457

Protein

22g

Carbs

35g

Fat

25g

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Air Fryer Sausage Stew

This is a delicious warming dish, perfect for a winter's day. It’s like a hug in a bowl! I love sausages – they are reasonable priced, versatile and full of flavour. I use pork sausages for this dish, but you can, of course, use chicken or even beef sausages.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

621

Protein

32.9g

Carbs

49.6g

Fat

31g

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Curry

You can find this slow cooker sweet potato, butternut squash and spinach curry recipe on page 73 of The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook. And this is such a perfect meat free recipe that the whole family will enjoy. But all you need to do is pop your ingredients into the slow cooker and let the flavours do all the hard work for you! Then serve your slow cooker potato curry with basmati rice and tasty naan bread to soak up the incredible spicy sauce. But this is such a delicious, warming curry for the colder months. So the dish is packed with fragrant turmeric, cumin and garam masala for a punch of flavour. Not only is it simple and tasty but it is healthy too!

Prep Time

4 minutes

Total Time

4 hr 4 mins

Calories

1,026

Protein

20g

Carbs

161g

Fat

34g

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Air Fryer Chilli Con Carne Meatballs

I'm so excited to share with you the very first recipe from my new book out today, The Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook: 15 MINUITE FEASTS. This fiery twist on the comfort food classic is such a gorgeous dish! These scrummy air-fried chilli con carne meatballs blend the rich, smoky flavours of traditional chilli con carne with the satisfying bite of tender, juicy meatballs. This recipe is both hearty and hassle-free, thanks to the air fryer. They are so addictive, you’ll be making these every week!

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Calories

806

Protein

39g

Carbs

66g

Fat

31g

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Slow Cooker Veggie Lancashire Hot Pot

So you can find this Veggie Lancashire Hot Pot recipe on page 80 of The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook. Even though this dish is meat free, this slow cooker hot pot recipe still has that delicious slow-cooked flavour we all know and love. The Worcestershire sauce just gives it that little added kick. But if you’re vegetarian or vegan, Henderson’s Relish is a perfect alternative. But you will definitely want some crusty bread to soak up all the flavours on your plate, too. I guarantee you won’t want to let any go to waste.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

4 hr 5 mins

Calories

230

Protein

6g

Carbs

52g

Fat

1g

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Air Fryer Stuffed Aubergine

This air fryer stuffed aubergine is a colourful and healthy dish, and tastes like Summer! The rich, creamy texture of the aubergine pairs beautifully with the vibrant and slightly spicy vegetable filling. The sweetness of the apricots contrasts with the savoury elements, while the pomegranate seeds add a burst of freshness and a delightful crunch. Finished with a drizzle of saffron yoghurt sauce, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

96

Protein

8g

Carbs

13g

Fat

1g

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Air Fryer Roast Chicken with Potatoes & Carrots

Yes it is true, you can cook a whole roast chicken dinner in an air fryer! I use a duel air fryer for this recipe, but it also works well with a large single basket air fryer, too.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

1 hr 20 mins

Calories

717

Protein

46.2g

Carbs

79.6g

Fat

24.1g

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Ingredients

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Fruit and Vegetables

Red chilli

2 Onions

3 Peppers (in a mixture of colours)

2 Sweet potatoes

0.5 Butternut squash

2 Onion

2 Cloves of garlic

1 thumb-sized piece Fresh ginger

2 nuggets Frozen spinach

1 handful Fresh spinach

1 handful Fresh coriander leaves

2 tbsp Jalapeños

Avocado slices

5 or 6 White potatoes

3 Carrots

3 cloves Garlic

150 g Chestnut mushrooms

2 Aubergine

2 Red onion

2 Red pepper

2 Courgette

2 handful Apricots

4 tbsp Pomegranate seeds

1 Small onion

4 Large potatoes

4 Carrots

Meat, Poultry, Fish

340 g Fresh prawns

8 large Pork sausages

800 g Beef mince

1.5 kg Whole chicken

Plant Based Proteins

0.5 400g tins Lentils

Dairy

2 tsp Butter

4 tbsp Soured cream

2 handful Grated cheddar cheese

240 ml Low-fat greek yogurt

1 knob Butter (knob)

Pasta, Rice & Grains

500 g Fresh tagliatelle

Basmati rice

500 g Microwavable rice

Herbs & Spices

4 tsp Garlic paste

4 tsp Paprika

4 tsp Dried chilli flakes

Sea salt

Ground black pepper

Fresh parsley

1 tsp Dried sage

1 tsp Ground turmeric

5 tsp Ground cumin

3 tsp Garam masala

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tsp Onion powder

2 tsp Chilli powder

2 tsp Ground coriander

2 handful Fresh coriander

1 tsp Onion granules

1 tsp Garlic granules

1 tsp Dried oregano

1 sprigs Thyme

1 pinch Sea salt (pinch)

1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper (pinch)

2 Coriander

2 pinch Saffron

2 few sprigs Fresh rosemary

Baking

Crusty bread

2 tsp Sugar

Cupboard Staples

5 tbsp Olive oil

2 tsp Chilli oil

3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

4 tsp Worcestershire sauce (tsp)

2 Olive oil spray

1 85g Packet of stuffing mix

Vegetable oil

Instant gravy granules

Canned & Jarred

8 tbsp Tomato purée

4 tsp Red pesto

2 x 400g tins Mixed beans in water

1 400ml tin Coconut milk

1 400g tin Chopped tomatoes

700 ml Vegetable stock

Mango chutney

800 g Chopped tomatoes (g)

4 Jarred roasted red peppers

800 g Kidney beans

60 g Tomato purée (g)

2 tsp Harissa paste

Other

300 ml Instant gravy

1 Beef jelly stock pot

English mustard

4 Naan breads

0.5 tin Water

4 Frozen ready-made yorkshire puddings

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