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Beef Wellingtons and Hasselback Potatoes

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2
40
mins
30
Air Fryer Friendly
Main Course
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 400g beef fillet (2 × 200g portions)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 250g portabellini mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 slices parma ham
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 4 medium potatoes, washed
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp chopped thyme
  • 1 tsp chopped rosemary
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Spicy Air Fryer Shrimp

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10
mins
5
> 15 minutes
Meat
Seafood
Snacks
Summer Meals
  • Shrimp/prawns (frozen or fresh; thaw, peel and devein if frozen)
  • Olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1–2 tsp salt
  • Fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 2–3 Tbsp butter
  • 1–2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • 1–2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or whipping cream
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Pesto Pizza

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1
5
mins
10
> 15 minutes
Air Fryer Friendly
Lunch
  • 1 tsp instant or active dry yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • ¾ cup Pesto Princess Fresh Tomato Sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, finely sliced
  • 3 Tbsp Pesto Princess Basil Pesto
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

Steak with Sweet Potato Fries

×
mins
> 30 minutes
Air Fryer Friendly
Lunch
Mexican Meals
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into fries
  • Olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 sirloin steaks
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Salsa (tomatoes and onions, diced)
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole
  • Pesto Princess Chimichurri
  • Jalapeños
  • Limes
  • Coriander

Chicken Fajitas

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2
10
mins
15
> 30 minutes
Air Fryer Friendly
Lunch
Mexican Meals
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into strips (or pre-cut chicken strips)
  • 2 ½ Tbsp fajita or taco seasoning mix
  • 1 red or yellow pepper, sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced into thick slices
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • Olive oil to coat and spray
  • Cheddar or mozzarella cheese, grated
  • Yogurt or sour cream
  • Fresh coriander/cilantro
  • Sliced pickled jalapenos
  • Pico de gallo salsa (red onion, tomatoes, lime juice)
  • Guacamole (optional)

Air Fryer Classic Buttermilk Rusks

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20
mins
60
Air Fryer Friendly
Snacks
Proudly South African
Something Sweet
  • 360 g cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • 140 g sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 25 g / 4 Tbsp toasted milk powder (see below)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 190 g salted butter
  • 190 ml buttermilk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Crispy Air-Fried Jalapeño Poppers

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4
10
mins
10
> 15 minutes
Appetizer
Starters

  • Jalapeño peppers: Fresh is best, but pickled jalapeños work too.
  • Cream cheese: Softened to room temperature.
  • Cheddar cheese: Use mature/sharp cheddar for bold flavor.
  • Crispy bacon: Cooked until crisp (air fryer works perfectly).
  • Chives: Can substitute with parsley, basil, or oregano.
  • Spices: A mix of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder for seasoning.
  • Flour
  • Eggs (lightly beaten)
  • Bread crumbs (seasoned preferred)

Shortcut: Skip full breading by simply pressing seasoned breadcrumbs over the cheese filling before air frying.

Harissa & Hot Honey Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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4
15
mins
25
> 30 minutes
Air Fryer Friendly
Meat
Snacks
Starters

For the Wings:

  • Olive oil
  • 50ml Pesto Princess Harissa Paste
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 50ml honey, warmed until runny
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1kg fresh chicken wings

For the Dip:

  • 150ml thick Greek yoghurt
  • 30ml mayonnaise
  • 30ml Pesto Princess Basil & Lemon Pesto
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Air Fryer Flatbread Pita

×
4
30
mins
15
> 30 minutes
Air Fryer Friendly
Side Dishes
  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup water
  • ¾ cup full-fat or low-fat plain or Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

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4
10
mins
20
> 30 minutes
Appetizer
Snacks

Base:

  • 400g frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 400g cocktail sausages
  • 1 egg, beaten with 2 tbsp water (for egg wash)

Topping (optional):

  • 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Air Fryer Gammon

×
6
40
mins
60
Air Fryer Friendly

Base:

  • Gammon/ham
  • Apple juice
  • Bay leaves
  • Fresh thyme (other herbs like rosemary or sage also work beautifully)
  • Red onion
  • Whole garlic bulb
  • Celery sticks
  • Salt and black pepper

Glaze:

  • Peach jam
  • Dijon mustard
  • Honey
  • Ground ginger
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt

Classic South African Bobotie Phyllo Pies

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16
60
mins
30
Appetizer
Proudly South African

Bobotie Pies:

  • 8 sheets phyllo pastry (2 sheets make 4 pies)
  • 200g Kerrygold salted butter, melted
  • Chutney, to serve

Bobotie Filling:

  • 500g lean beef or lamb mince
  • 1 large onion, peeled and coarsely grated or chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 tsp (20ml) medium curry powder
  • 1 tsp (5ml) hot or additional medium curry powder (or garam masala)
  • ½ tsp (2.5ml) turmeric
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp mixed dried herbs
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper or chilli powder
  • ½ red or green pepper, finely diced
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, unpeeled and finely diced or grated
  • 2 slices white or brown bread, crusts removed
  • ½ cup (125ml) milk
  • 1 tsp (5ml) salt
  • 1 tsp (5ml) baking powder
  • 2–3 tbsp (30ml) apricot jam or fruit chutney (e.g. Mrs Balls)
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) white vinegar
  • 1 tsp (2.5ml) beef stock powder (or one sachet stock concentrate)
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) raisins or sultanas, soaked in hot water to plump up

Topping:

  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup (125ml) milk
  • ¼ tsp (1ml) salt
  • 6–8 coarsely chopped cashew nuts (optional)
  • Lemon or bay leaves (optional)