6 exceptional air-fryer recipes for your next dinner party

By Clement Pedro, 10 May 2024

Why typecast your air-fryer as a midweek timesaver when you can take it to new heights? Make weeknight entertaining a reality with these ideas by Clement Pedro. Whether you’re hosting friends or having a birthday dinner, these recipes are the perfect mix of impressive and easy.

1. Air-fryer sausage rolls

Using Woolies' sizzlers means no additional seasoning is necessary. This quick recipe can be made even more convenient by rolling and freezing the sausage rolls, ready to air-fry when you need your next fix.

Air-fryer sausage rolls

Find the recipe for air-fryer sausage rolls here. 

2. Air-fryer coconut prawns

This dish ticks all the flavour boxes and will make that treat-night box of prawns go a long way. They're crusted in coconut and served with Woolworths' Asian Thai red curry soup, making for a showstopping starter.

Find the recipe for air-fryer coconut prawns here

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3. Air-fryer miso brinjal

Because of all the hot air being circulated in a small space, air- fryers are especially good for glazing food. That makes it perfect for these miso-glazed brinjals. Serve them on lime-and-coriander rice or enjoy it as a side.

Find the recipe for air-fryer miso brinjals here. 

4. Air-fryer braai platter

Can't start a fire? Use your air-fryer to create this classic SA mixed grill! Whether it's too cold or you're craving a braai but don't have a grill, this platter will save the day. It also features spicy jalapeño braaibroodjies to make things extra lekker!

Find the recipe for air-fryer braai platter here. 

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5. Air-fryer gnocchi tots

These are the perfect snack, starter or side to bangers or roast chicken. For a different take on fish and chips, serve the tots with battered fish and tartare sauce.

Find the recipe for air-fryer gnocchi tots here. 

6. Air-fryer gochujang chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are amazing in the air-fryer. Even if you overcook them, they stay tender and juicy. Legs and wings are other cuts that would work perfectly for this recipe.

Air-fryer gochujang chicken thighs

Find the recipe for air-fryer gochujang chicken thighs here. 

Clement Pedro

Article by Clement Pedro

Clement Pedro strikes a balance between rib-sticking fare you can really get stuck into and experimental recipes that take accessible ingredients to next-level status. Clem can do pretty much anything – and so can you with his recipes.
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