21 Actifry Recipes | Quick and Easy | Hint Of Helen (2024)

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I’ve owned an Actifry for years and before starting this blog didn’t try to cook much else than chips and frozen food in there. Since experimenting with recipes I’ve found lots of amazing Actifry recipes which I’d now not cook any other way! Some of which have been surprising – here are my favourite 21 Actifry recipes for you to try!

Cooking in the Actifry need not be restricted to just potatoes and chips. Here are 21 of my favourite Actifry air fryer recipes for you to try at home - from curries to toad in the hole, there's a recipe to suit all tastes!

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Total Time 16 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Actifry Chinese Chilli Beef

This is one of the best meals I've ever cooked in the Actifry. A delicious Chinese fakeaway of Chinese Crispy Chilli Beef.

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Total Time 40 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry Toad In The Hole

Here's how to make Toad in the Hole in your Actifry Air Cooker!

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Total Time 20 minutes Cuisine American

Actifry Chicken Burgers

Actifry breaded chicken burgers recipe - they're so good you won't cook them any other way again!

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Total Time 20 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Enjoy a Chinese takeaway classic Sweet & Sour chicken by cooking it in your Actifry Air Cooker. Made with pineapples, peppers and onion.

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Total Time 22 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry sausages with onion gravy is a game changer! I won't be making onion gravy separately on the pan ever again! Flavoured with thyme and worcestershire sauce for a rich, sticky gravy.

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Total Time 5 minutes Cuisine Indian

Actifry Chicken Tikka Masala

A creamy, take-away style chicken tikka masala made in the Actifry Air Fryer.

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Total Time 20 minutes Cuisine American

Actifry Chicken Nuggets

Chicken nuggets in the Actifry are so good! You'll not buy shop bought again!

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Total Time 12 minutes Cuisine Mexican

Actifry Steak Fajitas

Steak fajitas made easily in the Actifry. Just one step of cooking and ready in 10 minutes!

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Total Time 30 minutes Cuisine Indian

Actifry Turkey Kofta Curry

A lean turkey kofta curry made easy in the Actifry. The basic minced meat mixture can be moulded around a skewer, sausage style if you'd prefer.

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Total Time 11 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Actifry Hoisin Steak

This is a super easy, delicious hoisin steak recipe cooked in the Actifry air fryer. I initially intended to serve this dish on a bed of salad - but today served with noodles - it would work really well with rice, too!

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Total Time 6 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Actifry Egg Fried Rice

Delicious Chinese inspired egg fried rice cooked in the Actifry Air Fryer.

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Total Time 35 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Chinese takeaway style salt & pepper chips made in the Actifry with just 1 tablespoon of oil.

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Total Time 35 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Make Chinese Salt & Pepper chicken wings in the Actifry or air fryer. Lightly battered and cooked with onions and peppers.

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Total Time 40 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Actifry Satay Chicken

Chinese satay chicken skewers made in the Actifry. Delicious coconut peanut sauce.

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Total Time 35 minutes Cuisine Chinese

Actifry Sticky Chilli Wings

Sticky Chinese chilli wings made simple in the Actifry. This super sticky sauce is so good you'll be making it all the time!

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Total Time 37 minutes Cuisine American

Actifry Potato Wedges

Delicious, lightly seasoned potato wedges made in the Actifry Air Cooker.

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Total Time 32 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry Jacket Potatoes (Baked Potatoes)

You can make delicious, crispy jacket potatoes in your Actifry Air Cooker much quicker than in the oven!

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Total Time 40 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry Chicken Casserole

A true winter warmer! Make chicken casserole in your Actifry Air Fryer for a delicious dinner the whole family will love!

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Total Time 23 minutes

Actifry Spaghetti Bolognese

A simple method of cooking tasty spaghetti bolognese in an airfryer.

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Total Time 28 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry Sausage Casserole

Comforting British Sausage casserole made using an Airfryer/Actifry. Easy, winter recipe with baked beans.

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Total Time 40 minutes Cuisine British

Actifry Roasted Potatoes

How to make crispy, fluffy roasted potatoes in your actifry / air fryer.

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marilyn curson10th January 2024 - 3:48 pm

Hi Helen. I have made the sausages in onion gravy which was super and the chinese chili beef which was also delicious. I have the Have just printed off some more of your receipes. The next on list are the chicken chow mein and the sausage casserole. Thank you very much.

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Hint of Helen1st February 2024 - 11:03 am

You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoy my recipes Marilyn 🙂

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FAQs

What's the difference between an air fryer and an ActiFry? ›

With the AirFryer you can fry, bake, grill, and roast, whereas with the Actifry there is only one way to cook your food. ... You can even use a small oven mold with the AirFryer. One advantage that the Actifry does have in this area is its stirring paddle.

Can I use my ActiFry as an air fryer? ›

Air frying

The Tefal ActiFry Genius XL AH960840 Air Fryer cooks the foods you love with little to no oil. That means you can enjoy delicious fried food without the unnecessary saturated fat. Its special ActiFry paddle stirs your food for you, so you don't have to shake the pan to get a nice even fry.

Can I use my ActiFry without the paddle? ›

Never operate the appliance without the mixing paddle – unless specified in the ActiFry recipe – or the appropriate accessory. instructions and recipe book; make sure that you use the right amount of ingredients. to replace it, remember to think about how you can contribute to protecting the environment.

Why are people getting rid of air fryers? ›

People getting rid of air fryers in favour of kitchen appliance that's cheaper to run. Households are shelving their air fryers in favour of another kitchen appliance that is cheaper to run, and just as healthy.

What oil is best for ActiFry? ›

Into the ActiFry

Make sure it's an oil with a high smoke point, we like sunflower/vegetable/rapeseed. Avoid cooking with olive oil. They're also gonna need to let off some steam so make sure the gap between the lid and the ActiFry isn't blocked.

Can you cook two things at once in ActiFry? ›

Tefal ActiFry Genius 2in1

With two cooking trays, this one can air fry two dishes at once.

Can I use tin foil in my ActiFry? ›

The great news about air fryers is that you can use foil along with parchment paper to cook your food in an air fryer. Just remember that if it's safe and effective to use in a conventional oven, it will work just fine in an air fryer.

How long can you use ActiFry without a paddle? ›

For a good start of the device, we advise you to cook for at least 20 minutes with half a litre of water. From the second cooking time, your ActiFry will give you complete satisfaction. Never leave the dosing spoon in the device during operation. Never cook without a paddle.

Is the Tefal ActiFry worth it? ›

This is a fantastic device. The main problem I find with frying is the smell that persists after you are finished with the pan of oil, which you do not get with this. The actifryer makes the food crispy but doesn't leave it oily. It also doesn't leave the food dry.

Can you use ActiFry without oil? ›

The air fryer is perfect for oil-free cooking. Though manufacturers and recipes often suggest using a little bit of oil, you actually don't need to add any oil to ingredients before tossing them into the fryer basket. The high heat and circulating air will give you crispy texture without any oil.

Do you put oil in a Tefal air fryer? ›

For the standard capacity 1kg ActiFry, there is a spoon provided with a volume of 14ml. The 1.5kg food capacity ActiFry Express XL 1.5kg is supplied with a spoon measuring 20 ml. The majority of recipes will use 1 spoonful of oil, however this may change according to the recipe.

Can you put frozen food in ActiFry? ›

The answer to this question is, yes – anything is possible with these magical machines. We all know the hassle of waiting for something to defrost before you can cook it, but with an air fryer, you can simply pop the item inside, in its frozen state, and start cooking.

Can you put frozen chips in ActiFry? ›

For Actifry: 1 Kg of fresh chips / 750 gr of frozen chips. For Actifry Familly: 1.5 kg of fresh chips / 1.2 kg of frozen chips.

What is an ActiFry fryer? ›

Also known as an air fryer convection oven, an air fryer can be a countertop appliance, or a feature built into an oven or range, that allows you to cook crispy, golden-fried food without using a pot or pan full of oil.

Is an ActiFry worth the money? ›

Research shows that air fryers are more energy efficient than using an oven and that means savings on energy bills. They are healthier than deep frying or using an oil-soaked frying pan so there are some health benefits too. The Instant Vortex itself is a good bit of kit.

How does an ActiFry work? ›

How does ActiFry work? ActiFry has a hot air distribution system. The heat pulse and optimized hot air circulation evenly cooks the food while the paddle gently rotates the food.

Can you cook frozen chips in ActiFry? ›

If you are cooking frozen chips you do not need to add any oil as these already contain oil and could make the chips soggy. If using the 2 in1 feature (bowl + tray) after the food is cooked on the tray, cook the chips for a further 2-5 minutes after you've removed the tray to make them crispier.

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