Airfryer Recipes: Crispy Sweet Potato Fries, Tofu & Fish Sticks from the Air Fry Oven
In the Mykitchens Magazine, we've selected delicious AirFryer recipes for crispy sweet potato fries, crunchy fish sticks, and tofu from the Air Fry oven.
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French fries, chicken nuggets, fish sticks, or even tofu, crispy, fat-free, and healthy fried right from the oven. This is now possible with the Airfry function in the oven. A great special setting that brings the Airfryer trend conveniently into the kitchen without the need for an additional device. The oven is already equipped with a hot air fryer. We've put together a few delicious Airfryer recipes here in the Mykitchens magazine to show you how to prepare fried dishes in the oven.
How does Air Fry work in the oven?
Healthy deep-frying in the oven is easy. But you need an oven with the Air Fry function. We've listed our best models in the magazine.
Airfryer Recipe #1 - Sweet Potato Fries 🍟
Whether classic fries or alternative sweet potato fries - this fry recipe works super easily in the Airfryer with a wonderfully crispy result. Developed by the food experts at Miele, this Airfryer recipe for fries works perfectly in a Miele oven. However, it should also work in any other device with an AirFry function.
Ingredients for Sweet Potato Fries
500 g sweet potatoes
30 ml sunflower oil
For the seasoning salt:
2 tbsp salt
1 tsp paprika powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
Preparation of Fries in the AirFry Oven
Cut the potatoes into fries and cook them in boiling water for about 3 minutes. Pat dry well. Toss the potato fries in oil and place them on the AirFry tray. Cook at 220°C on level 2 for about 25 minutes. Flip them once after 15 minutes.
For the seasoning salt, mix all ingredients together and season the sweet potato fries with it after cooking.
Extra tip for crispy sweet potato fries: Briefly pre-cook or steam them, then coat them in potato starch before placing them in the oven or AirFryer.
AirFryer Recipe #2 - Tofu 🤍
Next up is a vegetarian AirFryer recipe: Crispy tofu. Also developed by Miele experts. Quick to make and perfect served with a salad.
Ingredients for Crispy Tofu
400 g tofu
1 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp breadcrumbs
For the sauce:
3 tbsp teriyaki sauce
4 tbsp sesame paste
2 tbsp rapeseed oil
2 tbsp agave syrup
2 tbsp sesame seeds
Preparation of Tofu in the AirFry Oven
Cut the tofu into 1 cm wide strips and press firmly to remove most of the moisture. Coat the tofu strips in cornstarch. For the sauce, mix all ingredients and then add to the tofu. Add breadcrumbs and mix well. Spread the tofu strips on the grill and roasting tray and bake at 190°C AirFry on level 2 for about 7 minutes.
AirFryer Recipe #3 - Fish Sticks 🐟
An absolute frying classic: Fish sticks. And the breaded fish without oil from the AirFry oven is quick and easy to make. In the Air Fry oven, it doesn't need any fat, and it tastes healthy and delicious. Try it out right away with this Neff recipe.
Ingredients for Fish Sticks
500 g Halibut
100 g Flour
100 g Bread crumbs
3 Eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation of Fish Sticks in the AirFry Oven
Cut the halibut into evenly sized pieces and season with salt. Mix the flour and sesame seeds in one plate. Place the breadcrumbs and beaten eggs in separate plates. Coat the fish first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the breadcrumbs. Place the breaded fish on the baking tray and bake on the 2nd rack at 200°C in AirFry mode for about 15 minutes, until golden brown.
What shouldn't be put in the Airfryer?
Airfrying is suitable for all foods that require moisture to escape during cooking. This means anything that needs to be nice and crispy on the outside. Accordingly, an Airfryer is not suitable if moisture is required during cooking. For example, for moist cakes, bread, or rolls.
Our Tips for Baking in the AirFry Oven 💡
There are some secret tips for preparing food in the AirFry Oven. These tips can vary depending on the manufacturer and model.
Even More Crispiness with Airfry
For the Bosch Air Fry Oven, it's recommended to use level 3 for baking. This is where all your dishes will get really crispy. To prevent mess, you can place an additional baking tray on level 1. It catches drops and residues directly, preventing them from falling to the bottom of the oven.
For extra crispiness, you can flip the food halfway through the cooking time.
How to Imitate the AirFry Function Without the Heating Mode
For AirFry baking in the Miele oven, you don't always need the latest models with the specific heating mode built into the system. Older models already have the necessary technology for air frying in the oven. You just need to know which settings to choose. The simplest trick is to select the "Convection Plus" heating mode and then set the Crisp function to "on." The Miele Crisp function helps remove moisture from the oven, making your food crispier.
If your Miele oven doesn't have the Crisp function, you can use the combination cooking with convection and set the moisture to 0%. This mimics the function for extra crispiness.
A good alternative to the air fryer: The steam oven
Healthy cooking and baking is also possible without an air fryer. An excellent alternative is steam cooking. Food is prepared gently and vitamin-rich in a steam oven or steamer.
The Airfry Oven - A Must-Have for Every Kitchen?
Lots of hot air and nothing behind it? That might not be true for the Airfryer! Air frying cooks food to a crispy texture using a hot air stream. With little oil, it's much healthier and faster than in a traditional deep fryer. The new Air Fry function is available as a standalone device, but also as a hot air frying function for the oven.
Advantages of the Airfryer 👍
- Crispy crust and tender interior
- No drying out of food
- Fast cooking
- Minimal unhealthy trans fats
Disadvantages of the Airfryer 👎
- The taste lacks the fat, which you ideally compensate for with spices
- Only suitable for dishes that require little moisture
Who Should Get an Airfryer?
In general, an Airfryer is worth it for anyone who enjoys healthy and tasty food. An Airfryer in the oven is ideal for those who don’t want an extra device on the countertop and also want to prepare larger quantities.