21 Actifry Recipes | Quick and Easy | Hint Of Helen (2024)

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I’ve owned an Actifry for years and before starting this blog didn’t try to cook much else than chips and frozen food in there. Since experimenting with recipes I’ve found lots of amazing Actifry recipes which I’d now not cook any other way! Some of which have been surprising – here are my favourite 21 Actifry recipes for you to try!

Cooking in the Actifry need not be restricted to just potatoes and chips. Here are 21 of my favourite Actifry air fryer recipes for you to try at home - from curries to toad in the hole, there's a recipe to suit all tastes!

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Total Time 16 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Actifry Chinese Chilli Beef

This is one of the best meals I've ever cooked in the Actifry. A delicious Chinese fakeaway of Chinese Crispy Chilli Beef.

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Total Time 40 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry Toad In The Hole

Here's how to make Toad in the Hole in your Actifry Air Cooker!

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Total Time 20 minutes Cuisine American

Actifry Chicken Burgers

Actifry breaded chicken burgers recipe - they're so good you won't cook them any other way again!

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Total Time 20 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Enjoy a Chinese takeaway classic Sweet & Sour chicken by cooking it in your Actifry Air Cooker. Made with pineapples, peppers and onion.

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Total Time 22 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry sausages with onion gravy is a game changer! I won't be making onion gravy separately on the pan ever again! Flavoured with thyme and worcestershire sauce for a rich, sticky gravy.

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Total Time 5 minutes Cuisine Indian

Actifry Chicken Tikka Masala

A creamy, take-away style chicken tikka masala made in the Actifry Air Fryer.

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Total Time 20 minutes Cuisine American

Actifry Chicken Nuggets

Chicken nuggets in the Actifry are so good! You'll not buy shop bought again!

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Total Time 12 minutes Cuisine Mexican

Actifry Steak Fajitas

Steak fajitas made easily in the Actifry. Just one step of cooking and ready in 10 minutes!

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Total Time 30 minutes Cuisine Indian

Actifry Turkey Kofta Curry

A lean turkey kofta curry made easy in the Actifry. The basic minced meat mixture can be moulded around a skewer, sausage style if you'd prefer.

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Total Time 11 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Actifry Hoisin Steak

This is a super easy, delicious hoisin steak recipe cooked in the Actifry air fryer. I initially intended to serve this dish on a bed of salad - but today served with noodles - it would work really well with rice, too!

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Total Time 6 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Actifry Egg Fried Rice

Delicious Chinese inspired egg fried rice cooked in the Actifry Air Fryer.

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Total Time 35 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Chinese takeaway style salt & pepper chips made in the Actifry with just 1 tablespoon of oil.

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Total Time 35 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Make Chinese Salt & Pepper chicken wings in the Actifry or air fryer. Lightly battered and cooked with onions and peppers.

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Total Time 40 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Actifry Satay Chicken

Chinese satay chicken skewers made in the Actifry. Delicious coconut peanut sauce.

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Total Time 35 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Actifry Sticky Chilli Wings

Sticky Chinese chilli wings made simple in the Actifry. This super sticky sauce is so good you'll be making it all the time!

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Total Time 37 minutes Cuisine American

Actifry Potato Wedges

Delicious, lightly seasoned potato wedges made in the Actifry Air Cooker.

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Total Time 32 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry Jacket Potatoes (Baked Potatoes)

You can make delicious, crispy jacket potatoes in your Actifry Air Cooker much quicker than in the oven!

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Total Time 40 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry Chicken Casserole

A true winter warmer! Make chicken casserole in your Actifry Air Fryer for a delicious dinner the whole family will love!

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Total Time 23 minutes

Actifry Spaghetti Bolognese

A simple method of cooking tasty spaghetti bolognese in an airfryer.

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Total Time 28 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry Sausage Casserole

Comforting British Sausage casserole made using an Airfryer/Actifry. Easy, winter recipe with baked beans.

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Total Time 40 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry Roasted Potatoes

How to make crispy, fluffy roasted potatoes in your actifry / air fryer.

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marilyn curson10th January 2024 - 3:48 pm

Hi Helen. I have made the sausages in onion gravy which was super and the chinese chili beef which was also delicious. I have the Have just printed off some more of your receipes. The next on list are the chicken chow mein and the sausage casserole. Thank you very much.

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Hint of Helen1st February 2024 - 11:03 am

You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoy my recipes Marilyn 🙂

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What is difference between air fryer and ActiFry? ›

An actifry has a paddle that stirs the food, but actually it breaks up the food so it's only really useful for chips. An air fryer replaces a deep fryer (almost!) and a really quick oven, and is invaluable in a busy mums kitchen!!

What is the easiest thing to cook in an air fryer? ›

Salmon fillets cook beautifully in an air fryer – check out our salmon fillet recipes for more ideas.
  • Air-fryer roasted canned potatoes.
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What can you cook in an original ActiFry? ›

Forget the deep fat fryer – ActiFry, offers you a healthy way to fry, not just chips but a whole host of delicious recipes like curries, chicken, chilli and stir-fry. If you own an ActiFry health fryer, you'll know just how versatile it can be when it comes to cooking delicious and healthy meals.

Can I use my ActiFry as an air fryer? ›

And you'll find that the Tefal FZ727840 ActiFry Advance doesn't just give you great results, it makes cooking simple too. It's the perfect entry level air fryer. The unique paddle stirs your food for you. It means you don't have to worry about messing about shaking a basket to get a nice even fry.

Can I cook in the ActiFry without the paddle? ›

Never operate the appliance without the mixing paddle – unless specified in the ActiFry recipe – or the appropriate accessory. instructions and recipe book; make sure that you use the right amount of ingredients. to replace it, remember to think about how you can contribute to protecting the environment.

Why are people getting rid of air fryers? ›

Summary. In conclusion, while air fryers offer certain benefits such as reduced calorie intake and faster cooking times, they are not without their limitations. Size constraints, limited cooking options, and concerns about crispiness are driving some people to look for alternatives.

What should you not cook in an air fryer? ›

7 Foods You Should Never Cook In Your Air Fryer
  1. Wet Batters. Those beer-battered onion rings, fries, fish cutlets, plus tempura veggies and more are not well suited for a crisp in the air fryer. ...
  2. Cheesy Items. ...
  3. Large, Bone-In Meat Cuts. ...
  4. Baked Goods. ...
  5. Greens. ...
  6. Raw Rice and Other Grains. ...
  7. Too Much of Anything.
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What is the first thing I should cook in my air fryer? ›

Crumbed Chicken Tenderloin

This top-rated chicken dish only takes four ingredients and 30 minutes, so it's the perfect beginner air fryer recipe.

Can you cook two things at once in ActiFry? ›

You can cook two things at once

Many dual basket air fryers are designed to time the two baskets to finish cooking simultaneously, if needed. If you want to cook a large batch of just one thing, there's also usually an option to match cooking settings across both baskets.

Can you take the middle out of an ActiFry? ›

A: Yes you can use it without the paddle inside. I would just recommend turning over whatever you are cooking half way through or take out the paddle cook it half way and put it back in once the food has a crust, if you want your food to be moved around.

Can you cook bacon in a Tefal ActiFry? ›

What can you cook in the Tefal ActiFry? Cook a range of your favourite dishes - low fat chips, risottos, stir-fries, curries and much more. Plus with the ActiFry Grill Basket Accessory, you can cook your favourite meals like battered and crumbed fish and chips, schnitzel, chicken nuggets and even crispy bacon.

Do you put oil in an ActiFry? ›

Yes you have to fill the basket with oil then put the food in. It will heat up and fry nicely.

Is an ActiFry worth the money? ›

Research shows that air fryers are more energy efficient than using an oven and that means savings on energy bills. They are healthier than deep frying or using an oil-soaked frying pan so there are some health benefits too. The Instant Vortex itself is a good bit of kit.

Can you use FryLight in an ActiFry? ›

If you want to use FryLight, or other low-cal cooking sprays, to cut calories down even further, you can do so in your ActiFry. The best way to do this is to spray it on the food before you put it into the ActiFry or remove the bowl and spray it away from the machine.

What is better than an air fryer? ›

TOASTER OVEN. An air fryer is usually limited to the convection-like air frying function, while a toaster oven or countertop oven can offer a wider range of functions such as broil, roast and bake. Some countertop ovens even feature an Air Fry setting, maximizing your appliance's functions.

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