We think the Salter air fryer is perfect if you are a solo household, family or have little one's that just can't wait. I really liked the healthy air fried recipe ideas provided in the full user manual, with leaner ways to make fried snacks or child-friendly foods like chicken goujons and breaded fish from scratch. One of the most popular foods to air fry is potatoes with different options for chips, potato wedges and roast potatoes.

And since cooking time is reduced, the nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and all-important flavours are retained when grilled. If you were cooking meats, you would do exactly the same but insert the temperature probe once done - which will tell you how cooked it is in the middle.The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The instructions recommended washing before use - after that our hardest decision was deciding what to eat first. From fried chicken to steak, prawns and pork chops — plus perfect chips — the air fryer is versatile and can open up a whole bunch of new recipes to try. Ditching triple-cooked chips in favour of air-fried potatoes might not sound like a tantalising swap, but with an air fryer you’ll be ingesting up to 80% less fat than standard deep frying. Air frying certainly makes a great alternative to the traditional deep fat fryer and a healthier way to cook fried foods.

The fryer also comes with a temperature probe so you can check how hot your bakes are and if they are fully cooked (we also think this is a great tool to use with meat and fish). In the long run grilling meats, fish and veggies is a lighter option that helps prevent heart diseases and is better for the body. Luckily, the Salter Aero Grill comes with a handy booklet that gives specific cooking times for each type of food as well as a nifty recipe book to give inspiration for unique meals.

I was sceptical about the health benefits of air frying but my mind has been opened up to the many options available - particularly the child-friendly meals that could be created from scratch with fresh ingredients but a crispy, fried finish to keep the kids happy.