This Christmas , many people will be ditching their ovens in favour of the air fryer when it comes to cooking dinner. Speedy, healthy and more energy-efficient , it's no wonder that they've become a staple in so many households over the past couple of years. And if you're on roast potato duty this year, why not try something a little more unique by grabbing a 38p tin of potatoes from Tesco and whipping up a batch of delicious crunchy spuds in your air fryer? Whether eaten as part of your Christmas dinner or simply as a festive snack, I first tried this recipe last year and was blown away at how simple - yet tasty - it was.
Affordable, easy and ready in less than 30 minutes - what's not to love? To begin, I drained the tin of new potatoes and halved each one. I then boiled them for about five minutes - since they were canned, they were already quite soft, making slicing easier and reducing the cooking time, the Daily Record reports. I then drained the pan's contents into a colander, giving the potatoes a good toss and allowing them to steam for a few minutes.
At this point, I was filled with dread that my attempt would be a flop. Most roast potato recipes call for Maris Piper potatoes due to their fluffier texture, which gives roasties their signature crunch. These new potatoes didn't seem to fluff up much, but I tried not to let this put me off.
After they had steamed for a bit, I returned them to the pot and mixed in a tablespoon of oil, along with some salt and pepper for t.