Unfortunately, something as delicious and as simple to prepare as French fries tends to become a food to avoid if we want to eat a healthy diet. Well, actually, any kind of fried. Perhaps for this reason, hot air fryers (or fryers without oil) have become a best-seller and a great addition to any kitchen. however, the possibilities offered by this small appliance to eat effortlessly, while being (a little) healthier, go much further. These for example, There are six Mercadona products that you just have to open and put on the tray of our air fryer.
chicken gyoza
Of the brand Sushita Y For sale in Mercadona, these gyozas that are sold in a package of six pieces are a real delight for 3 euros. Also, they are really tasty and easy to make. Especially in the air fryer. You just have to put them in on the tray of this appliance and leave them for a few minutes (no more than 10, since it is a dish that cooks very quickly).
Spring rolls
Is Asian delight costs only 1.60 and it is very easy to cook with the air fryer that you have at home, whatever the brand. It will be enough to introduce the product for seven minutes in the tray at 200 degrees. Of course, as long as you have remembered to defrost them before. If this is not the case, put them in the fryer beforehand at 180 degrees for 15 minutes.
chicken delights
Quick-frozen with corn-based breading, these quick-frozen chicken delicacies They are like nuggets but with better nutritional values, since they are made 100% with the breast of this bird. They are very crunchy leaving them 14 minutes in the air fryer tray. The 500 gram bag costs 3.70 euros.
breaded squid rings
Or what is the same: pieces of battered and fried squid. The difference is that the squids are elongated and are much more crunchy. Despite being a fried and deep-frozen product, it is Low in calories. Especially if you make them at home in the oil fryer.
frozen arepas
The arepas pre-cooked and frozen PAN brand have arrived are one of the latest novelties on the Mercadona shelves. Although it is not yet available under the Hacendado brand, this product from the Venezuelan firm is made with precooked white cornmeal. In your air fryer they will be ready in just 9 minutes. Of course, you will have to choose the filling. However, arepas are known for being able to be accompanied with any filling.
cheese tequeños
Although on the box it does not specify that they can be prepared in the air fryer, the tequeños are delicious in this appliance. We just have to preheat the fryer and place parchment paper to protect it and prevent it from sticking. Then, using a spray or a kitchen brush, we add a few drops of oil to the tequeños on both sides. We put them at the bottom and We leave them at 200ºC for six minutes on each side.
Cover photo | Paulo Doi
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