Crispiest air-fryer fries: soak cut potatoes in ice water, par-cook in the microwave, toss with herbs and a little mayo, then air-fry hot until deep golden and shatteringly crunchy. No deep-frying needed.
Crispy air-fryer schnitzel: pound a pork or veal cutlet thin, brush with soy sauce, bread it in flour, egg and panko, then air-fry at 180°C until golden and crunchy. Serve with lemon and a tangy mayo.
Crispy cheesy onion rings: stuff cheddar between paired onion rings, dip in a light tonic-water batter, coat in panko and air-fry at 200°C until golden. Crisp shell, gooey cheese and tender onion in every bite.
KFC-style popcorn chicken: toss bite-size chicken in egg, then a smoky herb-and-spice flour, and air-fry at 200°C for 15 minutes until crunchy outside and juicy inside. A homemade copycat with no deep-frying.
Pizza onion rings: arrange frozen onion rings on a tray, top with mozzarella and pepperoni, and bake at 180°C for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. A 3-ingredient pizza-meets-onion-ring snack.
Ramlette: crisp scored hot dogs, cook instant noodles, then pour seasoned egg over the noodles in the pan, add cheddar and the hot dogs, and fold like an omelette until the cheese melts. A ramen-omelette mash-up.
Sheet-pan breakfast sandwiches: whisk eggs with mozzarella and cream cheese right in the pan, layer salami and garlic-buttered toast on top, bake at 180°C until set, then cut and fold into sandwiches. Feeds four fast.
Air-fryer breakfast frittata: whisk eggs with cream, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, spinach and cheddar, pour into a parchment-lined basket and air-fry at 180°C until set and golden. A quick, veggie-packed brunch.
Cheesy bacon breakfast roll: crisp bacon, melt cheddar over tomato, set eggs on top with jalapeño and piri piri, then flip, spread mayo, add salad and roll it up. A hearty, bread-free handheld breakfast in 15 minutes.
Tortilla breakfast accordion: fold tortillas accordion-style around a baking dish, stuff the folds with ham, sausage and cheese, pour over a herby egg-milk custard and bake at 180°C until golden. Crispy, melty and savoury.
French bread pizza: split a loaf, brush with garlic butter, spread pizza sauce, top with mozzarella, sausage and jalapeño, and grill until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts. A 15-minute crowd-feeder.
Oven-baked tomato noodles: stir onion, pepper, canned tomatoes and marinara in a dish, press in dry noodles, cover and bake at 180°C, then top with mozzarella and bake until golden. A no-boil, one-dish pasta bake.