We all know that Nathan Anthony, also known as Bored of Lunch, is synonymous with easy, delicious, and healthy recipes that can be whipped up in the air fryer or chucked in the slow cooker in no time. And now, with his latest book Bored of Lunch: Healthy Fakeaways, we can enjoy hearty home-cooked versions of our favourite takeaway dishes.
Each of the 100 mouthwatering recipes in this cookbook is calorie-counted and tailor-made for cooking in the air fryer and slow cooker, meaning you can satisfy your takeaway cravings without sacrificing time, money or your health goals. With chapters covering curries, noodles, chippy tea, picky tea, diner classics and more, there’s plenty of variety to choose from. Here are 10 of our favourite must-try recipes:
Spicy Chicken Jalfrezi
Ideal for prepping ahead, this slow cooker curry is especially flavoursome when it’s been left to marinate overnight.
Fried Noodles
All you need to make this fakeaway favourite is an air fryer, a handful of ingredients, and 15 minutes.
Garlic Mozzarella Doughballs
Ideal for serving with homemade pizza or pasta, this seven-ingredient recipe uses a simple dough made with yoghurt, stuffed with fresh mozzarella balls, and brushed with a delicious garlic butter.
Buttermilk Chicken Burgers
Complete with an optional buffalo sauce, these burgers feature crispy, tender buttermilk fried chicken on soft, buttery brioche buns – the ultimate Friday night winner.
Black Pepper Beef
Simple and speedy to prep, this slow-cooker version of a takeaway classic is steeped in rich, savoury flavours.
Breakfast Naan with Bacon & Chilli Jam
Inspired by the brilliant breakfasts served at Indian restaurant Dishoom, this hearty breakfast wrap is perfect for a weekend brunch with a twist.
Classic Chicken Gyros
Recreate the flavours of Greek street food in your own home with this easy air fryer-friendly version of gyros, finished with a four-ingredient yoghurt dressing.
Salt & Pepper Chips
Coated in a lip-smacking spice mix and cooked to perfection, these homemade chips are a lighter – but no less delicious – version of a takeaway favourite.
Crunch Wraps
Whether you’re familiar with this American takeaway favourite or completely new to it, you’ll want to try these addictive, flavour-packed crunch wraps that take just 45 minutes to make.
Pizza Night Chocolate Chip Chookies
Round off your fakeaway feast with the ultimate sweet treat: gooey, chocolatey cookies inspired by the ones everybody knows and loves from Domino’s. Better still, you can make extra cookie dough and keep a batch in the freezer, ready to pop in the air fryer when you’re next craving them.
