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Air fryer roast recipes

by Rachel Deeley

published on 20 September 2024

We all love a good roast dinner, but making one from scratch can be time-consuming and, with so many elements to keep an eye on, rather stressful. Thankfully, the trusty air fryer is the perfect tool for making roasts quick and effortless.

From perfectly tender ‘roast’ beef, to potatoes that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, here are some brilliant recipes that will make your next homemade roast fuss-free and delicious.

Bored of Lunch ‘Forgot to Prep’ Sunday Lunch

by Nathan Anthony

Need to create a show-stopping centrepiece in a hurry? Look no further than this three-ingredient recipe for a perfectly tender beef joint that takes just 60 minutes to cook.

the batch lady air fryer roast dinner recipe

The Batch Lady’s Marinated Spatchcock Chicken

by Suzanne Mulholland

For a quick and easy chicken centrepiece, look no further than this freezer-friendly recipe, with a mouthwatering chilli and herb marinade, that comes together in under an hour.

Air Fryer Roast Pork & Crackling Recipe

Air Fryer Roast Pork with Crispy Crackling

by Clare Andrews

Try this all-in-one recipe for your next roast to get a tender, perfectly roasted pork joint encased in crispy crackling, plus potatoes, veg, and gravy.

Bored of Lunch’s Air-fried ‘Roast’ Potatoes with Fresh Rosemary

by Nathan Anthony

No roast is complete without a generous serving of roast potatoes, and this low-calorie version from Bored of Lunch, flavoured with fresh rosemary, is the ultimate air fryer hack.

Air Fryer Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

Air Fryer Yorkshire Pudding Wraps with Roast Beef

by Hayley Dean

Love Yorkshire puddings, or simply need something to go with your leftover roast beef? Hayley Dean’s recipe for giant Yorkshire pudding wraps are perfect for piling up with meat and all the trimmings.

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