3 easy, high-protein air fryer recipes by a best-selling food writer, which prove they're not just for frozen food

Nathan Anthony is a recipe developer who swears by his air fryer.Dan Jones/Clare WilkinsonAir fryers, which require less oil and energy than standard ovens to cook food, are hugely popular.The best-selling recipe developer Nathan Anthony said air fryers aren't just for cooking frozen food.His favorite high-protein recipes include hunter's chicken.Air fryers have become a household staple for many people in recent years — and the food writer Nathan Anthony is one of them."I absolutely love my air fryer," Anthony, the founder of recipe brand "Bored of Lunch," told Business Insider. "It cooks food faster, uses less oil, and helps cut down on energy bills. With the cost of living the way it is, I'm all about making tasty, affordable meals, which is exactly why I started sharing my recipes online."Anthony, who is based in Belfast, UK, has 2.7 million followers on Instagram and is the author of five Sunday Times bestselling books including "The Healthy Air Fryer Book" and "Air Fryer 30 Minute Meals," having started off posting his recipes online for fun."I love that air fryers are now everywhere — they're making cooking easier and more accessible for everyone," Anthony said. "My goal with the cookbooks is to show that they're not just for frozen food. You can make everything from a full Sunday roast, to soups or even takeaway-inspired chicken fried rice — the possibilities are endless."He shared three of his favorite high-protein air fryer recipes with BI.Hunter's chickenAir fryer hunter's chicken.Clare Wilkinson"This no-fuss, sticky bacon and BBQ-coated chicken and potatoes is the one you need, all in one tray. Prep to plate in 25 minutes," Anthony said.Serves 2602 Calories per servingIngredients:2 chicken breastsPacket of streaky bacon700 grams baby potatoes, halvedLow-calorie oil spray4 tablespoons barbecue sauce2 handfuls of cheddar1 tablespoon paprikaSalt and pepper1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauceMethod:Rinse the baby potatoes and pat them dry. Cut them into halves or quarters for quicker cooking.Coat the potato pieces in low-calorie oil spray, then sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper for flavour. Place them in the air fryer basket and cook at 200°C (392°F) for five minutes until they're crispy on the outside.While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the bacon-wrapped chicken. Wrap each chicken breast with bacon slices and place them in the air fryer basket with the partially cooked potatoes. Cook for an additional 15 minutes at 200°C (392°F) until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.Once the chicken and potatoes are cooked, brush the chicken breasts with barbecue sauce and sprinkle grated cheese over them. Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor. Return the chicken and potatoes to the air fryer and cook for another two to three minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.Once everything is cooked, plate up the air fryer hunter's chicken and crispy potatoes. Serve hot and enjoy this satisfying and hassle-free meal!Sticky lime and honey burrito bowlsLime and honey burrito bowls.Clare Wilkinson"This is a recipe I make over and over again. It's perfect coming into the summer months. Be sure to pick up some tortilla chips for dipping," Anthony said.Serves 4624 CaloriesIngredients:600 grams boneless chicken thighs1 tablespoon oil1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 teaspoon garlic granulesFor the lime honey marinade:1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons honeyCorianderFresh red chileJuice of 1 limeJuice of 1 lemonServe with:Basmati rice (mixed with lime juice and coriander)100 grams sweetcorn salsa100 grams red peppers4 tablespoons sour creamGuacamoleTortilla chips (optional)Method:Season your chicken thighs with oil, paprika, cumin, Cajun seasoning, and garlic granules.Pop the seasoned chicken thigh in the air fryer for 12 to 15 minutes at 200°C (392°F).While the chicken is cooking, prepare your marinade by mixing honey, oil, coriander, fresh chile, lime, and lemon juice together. When the chicken has five minutes left, be sure to baste it in some of the marinade.Begin assembling your burrito bowl by preparing some rice (I used microwave basmati and added a squeeze of lime and some chopped coriander) along with guacamole, sweetcorn salsa, sour cream, peppers, and tortilla chips.Once the chicken is cooked, add it to your burrito bowl and get stuck in.Pesto and egg BagelPesto egg bagels.Clare Wilkinson"Just beautiful, it's probably not normal how many times I've had this recently. Pesto and eggs are a dream combo but with crispy cheese and a bagel, magnificent," Anthony said.Serves 1547 CaloriesIngredients:1 bagel, cut in half2 eggs30 grams reduced-fat cheddar1 heaped tablespoon reduced-fat green pestoSalt and pepperChile flakes (optional)Method:Line your air fryer with baking parchment.Add two swirls of pesto (roughly the size of the bagel) directly to the baking parchment, then top with half the bagel each (cut side down), followed by an egg in the centre of each bagel half.Sprinkle with chiles, salt, and pepper, and top with cheese.Air-fry for six to seven minutes at 180°C (356°F).Read the original article on Business Insider

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