Winter comfort food doesn’t have to mean sticking to the same familiar dishes. With an air fryer oven like the Tefal Easy Fry Oven, it’s easy to explore deeper flavours, global influences, and restaurant-style textures - all without complicated techniques or long cooking times.
🌶️ Korean-Style Gochujang Chicken Thighs
Sticky, spicy, and deeply savoury, this dish delivers bold flavour with minimal effort.
Ingredients:
Chicken thighs, gochujang paste, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil
Method:
Marinate chicken thighs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes. Place in the Easy Fry oven and air fry at 190 °C for 22-25 minutes, turning once, until caramelised and cooked through.
Why it works:
The air fryer oven intensifies the glaze while keeping the meat juicy - perfect for cold evenings.
Serve with steamed rice or roasted winter greens.
🧀 Truffle Mac & Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
This recipe turns a classic comfort food into an indulgent winter starter or sharing plate.
Ingredients:
Large flat mushrooms, cooked macaroni, cheese sauce, truffle oil, breadcrumbs
Method:
Fill mushroom caps with mac and cheese, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and air fry at 180 °C for 8-10 minutes until bubbling and golden.
Why it’s special:
Rich, warming, and perfect for cosy dinner parties or festive evenings in.
🌮 Spiced Lamb Kofta with Harissa Yogurt
Comforting yet exotic, these Middle Eastern-inspired koftas are rich and aromatic.
Ingredients:
Minced lamb, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, garlic, onion, parsley
Method:
Shape seasoned lamb into small koftas and arrange on the tray. Air fry at 180 °C for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway.
Mix Greek yogurt with harissa paste and lemon juice for a warming, creamy sauce.
Winter twist:
Serve with air-fried flatbreads or roasted root vegetables instead of salad.
🍠 Miso-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Sesame
A comforting side that feels sophisticated and deeply umami.
Ingredients:
Sweet potatoes, white miso paste, maple syrup, soy sauce, sesame oil
Method:
Roast cubed sweet potatoes at 185 °C for 15-18 minutes until tender. Toss with glaze and return to the oven for another 5 minutes until glossy and caramelised.
Finish with toasted sesame seeds and spring onions.
Perfect with:
Roast chicken, grilled tofu, or as part of a winter grain bowl.
🥘 North African-Style Spiced Vegetables with Halloumi
This dish brings warmth through spices rather than heaviness.
Ingredients:
Cauliflower, carrots, red onion, ras el hanout, olive oil, halloumi
Method:
Roast spiced vegetables at 185 °C for 15 minutes. Add sliced halloumi and cook for another 7-8 minutes until golden.
Finish with lemon juice and fresh herbs.
Winter is the perfect season to explore richer flavours, warming spices, and global comfort dishes. With the flexibility of an Easy Fry oven, adventurous cooking feels accessible, efficient, and deeply satisfying, proof that comfort food can still surprise you.