Cooking a Christmas dinner is often a stressful ordeal as you juggle items going in an out of an oven. But, a cookery writer in Kent has reimagined Christmas dinner preparation by relying entirely on air fryers, proving the versatility of these trendy kitchen appliances. Beverley Jarvis , a self-professed "air fryer bore" from Ashford, is using five air fryers this festive season to serve a meal for 11 guests without the need for a traditional oven.
Ms Jarvis, who is well-versed in air fryer cooking, believes the appliances save both time and money, making them a “no-brainer”. Speaking to BBC Radio Kent , she said: “Air fryers heat up so quickly, just three minutes to reach 200°C, and they use half the electricity of a conventional oven. I use mine every day, and I think they're fantastic.
” Ms Jarvis shared tips for crafting a perfect Christmas dinner, highlighting how she prepares a turkey breast roll to perfection in just 55 minutes at 180°C. She said: “It’s great for feeding six people, and if you have a larger air fryer, you can cook a bigger bird." For crispy roast potatoes, she recommended adding them towards the end of the turkey’s cooking time and increasing the temperature to 190°C for 35 minutes.
Side dishes are also a breeze. Pigs in blankets cook in 10 minutes at 190°C, while sausage rolls take 15 minutes at 200°C. She added: “They come out better than perfect.
" Ms Jarvis has also used air fryers for other festive staples. She described cookin.
