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Back To School Quick Fixes

Happy Friday Everyone! Back to school means busy mornings, packed lunches and evenings when everyone is hungry and you need dinner on the table fast! That’s where your air fryer comes in. I’ve put together 7 delicious, family-friendly recipes designed to make those hectic school days a little easier. From juicy pork chops and creamy carbonara to teriyaki salmon, French bread pizza and Spanish-style albondigas, there’s something for everyone. And when you need a weekend treat, try my smash burger tortillas or an easy all-in-one weekend brunch – both made in the air fryer with minimum fuss and maximum flavour. So, when time is short, let your air fryer do the hard work. Quick, easy and seriously delicious – perfect for getting everyone fed during the back-to-school rush! Have a great weekend x

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Air Fryer Pork Chops

You can cook pork chops in the air fryer for a seared finish with minimum effort. You only need oil, chops and seasoning to make this super quick midweek meal that all the family will enjoy. So we seasoned ours with mustard and onion powder. Follow these easy steps for great results in just 15 minutes. These air fryer pork chops are so delicious with this simple seasoning rub mix. They make an easy alternative to the traditional Sunday roast dinner and are ready in a fraction of the time. I try to buy the thickest chops about 1 to 2 inches thick. Learn how to make crispy and juicy pork chops in the air fryer with this quick and easy recipe. Great for a week night meal, simply pair these pork chops with potatoes and your favourite veggies for a family dinner.

Prep Time

3 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

244

Protein

29g

Carbs

1g

Fat

12g

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Air Fryer Creamy Carbonara

This easy air fryer spaghetti carbonara is the perfect comfort food classic made even simpler. With crispy bacon lardons, a silky cream and Parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, it’s rich, satisfying, and ready in minutes. Soaking fresh spaghetti in boiling water means there’s no need for a hob. Just pop everything into the air fryer for a quick, creamy midweek dinner that feels a little bit special.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Calories

1,501

Protein

45g

Carbs

118g

Fat

94g

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Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

This Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon is a quick, healthy and flavour-packed dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights. Tender salmon fillets are coated in a sweet and savoury teriyaki glaze before being cooked in the air fryer until beautifully caramelised on the outside while remaining perfectly flaky in the middle. Ready in under 15 minutes, this easy salmon recipe is packed with protein and pairs perfectly with rice, noodles or steamed vegetables for a fuss-free meal the whole family will love. Whether you're looking for a speedy midweek dinner or an impressive meal with minimal effort, this air fryer teriyaki salmon delivers restaurant-style flavour in minutes.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

17 minutes

Calories

636

Protein

47g

Carbs

73g

Fat

19g

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Air Fryer French Bread Pizza (£1 per serving)

Air Fryer French Bread Pizza is one of the quickest ways to make a crispy, cheesy pizza at home. Using a crusty piece of French bread as the base means you get perfectly crunchy edges with a soft centre, topped with rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella and spicy pepperoni. The air fryer cooks everything in minutes, giving the cheese that irresistible bubbly, golden finish while crisping the bread beautifully underneath. It’s a brilliant option for a speedy lunch, easy dinner, or after-school snack, and you can customise it with your favourite toppings. Serve with a simple salad, coleslaw or a handful of air fryer chips for a fast, satisfying meal the whole family will love.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

11 minutes

Calories

553

Protein

21g

Carbs

35g

Fat

37g

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Air Fryer Albondigas

Bring a taste of Spain to your air fryer with these delicious Spanish-style meatballs! 🇪🇸 Juicy, flavour-packed and wonderfully crispy on the outside, these homemade albondigas are a simple way to create a tapas favourite at home. They’re quick to prepare and cooked in the air fryer for a lighter twist, making them perfect served as part of a tapas spread, with crusty bread for dipping, or alongside a fresh salad for an easy dinner. Packed with garlic, herbs and plenty of Spanish flavour, these meatballs are guaranteed to disappear fast!

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

17 minutes

Calories

372

Protein

24g

Carbs

7g

Fat

28g

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Air Fryer Smash Burger Tortillas

Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavour, these air fried smash tortillas are a delicious fusion of burger-style smashed beef and taco-style presentation. By pressing seasoned beef mince directly onto mini tortillas and air frying until golden and sizzling, you get the perfect combo of crispy edges and tender, juicy centres, all ready in minutes. Topped with your favourite burger fixings or spicy taco toppings, they’re a fun, fast, and flavourful twist on two comfort food classics.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

12 minutes

Calories

526

Protein

17g

Carbs

66g

Fat

20g

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Air Fryer All-in-one Weekend Brunch

If you are looking for a healthy morning meal then you will love this air fryer weekend brunch. Cooking should be a joyful experience. And with this air fried brunch recipe, it certainly is. Spend less time in the kitchen and more time doing what you love. Whether it’s spending time with family, catching up on your favourite TV show, or simply relaxing and enjoying a well-deserved break. This air fried all-in-on brunch looks and tastes great but even better you will have minimal mess and minimal clear up after creating it. This is the perfect recipe for a lazy Sunday morning. Sunday mornings were made for a slow start and this recipe with its simple ingredients and ‘throw it all in’ approach to cooking will have you back snuggled in bed, or on the couch with a good book in no time. This quick and easy air fryer weekend brunch recipe is so simple to prepare. Simply arrange potatoes, eggs, and chorizo in your air fryer and you’re ready to go.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

1,180

Protein

60g

Carbs

46g

Fat

82g

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Ingredients

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Fruit and Vegetables

Cooked greens

Peas

2 Broccoli

Spring onions

4 Medum fresh tomatoes

Little gem lettuce

2 Medium sized tomatoes

8 Gherkins

4 medium Potato

400 g Fresh spinach

Meat, Poultry, Fish

4 Pork chops

400 g Bacon lardons

4 Salmon fillets

60 g Pepperoni

500 g Beef & pork mince

175 g Mince beef

520 g Chorizo

Dairy & Alternatives

500 ml Double cream

100 g Parmesan

100 g Mozzarella

420 g Cheddar cheese

1 Fresh egg

2 tbsp Mayonnaise

4 Cheese slices

16 tbsp Milk

8 Eggs

Pasta, Rice & Grains

600 g Fresh spaghetti

2 pouch Microwave basmati or jasmine rice

Herbs & Spices

1 tsp Mustard powder

1.5 tsp Onion powder

1 tsp Sea salt

1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

Black pepper

Parsley

Salt

Sesame seeds

2 tsp Dried oregano

2 tsp Oregano

1.5 tsp Paprika

0.5 tsp Garlic power

Pepper

0.5 tsp Garlic powder

0.5 Garlic granules

Seasoning

4 tsp English mustard powder

Sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Baking

1 Baguette

Cupboard Staples

1 tbsp Sunflower or vegetable oil

2 tsp Olive oil

2 Olive oil

Olive oil spray

Canned & Jarred

8 tbsp Teriyaki sauce

4 tbsp Tomato paste

200 g Passata

2 tbsp Tomato ketchup

1 tsp Hot chilli sauce

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