The air fryer is a lifesaver during the busy Christmas period. Whether oven space is limited or you’re simply looking to save time, these quick and festive air fryer recipes help you get delicious food on the table with minimal effort. Perfect for Christmas dinner sides, party food, and even sweet treats, these recipes prove the air fryer can do it all.
🥓 Air Fryer Pigs in Blankets
A Christmas classic made extra easy
Ingredients
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12 chipolata sausages
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12 rashers streaky bacon
Method
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Wrap each sausage in bacon.
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Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
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Cook at 180°C for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
🥔 Air Fryer Crispy Roast Potatoes
Perfectly crunchy with fluffy centres
Ingredients
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1 kg potatoes, peeled and parboiled
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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Salt and black pepper
Method
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Shake the parboiled potatoes to roughen the edges.
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Toss with oil, salt and pepper.
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Air fry at 200°C for 20-25 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp and golden.
🧀 Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Ideal for starters or party nibbles
Ingredients
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12 large mushrooms
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100 g cream cheese
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25 g grated cheddar
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1 garlic clove, crushed
Method
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Mix the cream cheese, cheddar and garlic.
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Fill the mushroom caps with the mixture.
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Air fry at 180°C for 8-10 minutes, until bubbling and lightly golden.
🍗 Air Fryer Honey-Glazed Gammon Steaks
Festive flavour in minutes
Ingredients
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2 gammon steaks
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tsp wholegrain mustard
Method
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Mix the honey and mustard.
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Brush over the gammon steaks.
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Air fry at 190°C for 8-10 minutes, turning once, until caramelised and cooked through.
🍪 Air Fryer Mince Pie Bites
A quick Christmas dessert
Ingredients
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Ready-rolled shortcrust pastry
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Mincemeat
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Icing sugar, for dusting
Method
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Cut pastry into small circles and press into a silicone mould or mini tin.
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Spoon in mincemeat and top with pastry stars.
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Air fry at 170°C for 6-8 minutes until golden. Dust with icing sugar before serving.
✨ Air Fryer Christmas Cooking Tips
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Avoid overcrowding for best crisping
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Shake or turn food halfway through cooking
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Use foil or liners carefully to allow airflow
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Always check food is piping hot before serving
From classic pigs in blankets to quick mince pie bites, these air fryer Christmas recipes help you save time without sacrificing flavour. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or keeping things simple, the air fryer makes festive cooking easier than ever.