Must-try Air fryer back to school recipes for kids Leave a comment
Here’s our pick of the best air fryer back to school recipes, whether you’re looking for lunchbox treats or quick after-school meals.
It can be a shock to the system when it’s time for the kids to go back to school, and not just for them.
From organizing, washing, and labeling uniforms, to managing timetables, remembering school dates, and homework, plus simply getting back into a routine, September can represent a peak mental load for many of us.
Thankfully, worrying about lunchbox treats, snacks, and after-school meals doesn’t need to add to this load with our pick of back-to-school recipes you can make in one of the best air fryers.
Air Fryer Muffins
Any kid’s obsession, Blueberry muffins, its healthy, soft, spongy sweet and fresh. you can change up with fruit flavors as you please.
Due to the way air fryers circulate hot air, these muffins need to be cooked in large muffin cases. This makes the muffins slightly shorter than traditional muffins but that doesn’t impact the texture or taste.
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup of blueberries
Method:
Add the egg, oil, water, vanilla essence, and lemon zest to a mixing bowl and whisk until combined, then add the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder, in a separate bowl, Whisk until combined. Add the dry ingredients in stages to the wet ingredient bowl, mixing until all the ingredients are combined and there are no lumps.
The consistency should be quite thick but still pourable. If it’s too runny the blueberries will sink to the bottom and won’t be evenly distributed. To increase its thickness, gradually add more flour. add the blueberries to the muffin mixture and stir gently to combine. Using a spoon, add a small amount of muffin mixture to each muffin case. Place the muffins in their cases into the air fryer and set to 175°C for 17 minutes. After 15 minutes, open the air fryer and check on your muffins. If they’ve risen and the top looks golden brown, you can remove them early. remove and serve!
Pepperoni Pizza Pocket.
Fast, easy, and so cheesy!
all you need for this recipe is:
Toast Bread, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. you’ll start by cutting toast edges off and pressing the center down, add the sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni, brush the edges with egg wash and press another slice on top press edges with fork to glue it down, then brush the top with egg wash, and place in air fryer for 7 minutes at 180C. and there you super easy and yummy!
Air Fryer Healthy Nuggets
These Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are a healthier alternative for a kid-friendly Lunch! They are easy to make at home, breaded, and baked in an air fryer.
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)
Method:
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 4 minutes.
- Trim any fat from the chicken breast. Slice into thick pieces, then cut each slice into 2 to 3 nuggets. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the melted butter in a small bowl and the breadcrumbs (with Parmesan, if using) in another small bowl.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the butter, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the nuggets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to bake in two or more batches.
- Set the timer for 8 minutes and Bake.
