In the first edition of Free From Living, I discuss how air fryers can be a free fromer’s best friend. I also shared some of my favourite free from air fryer recipes. Here, I share a couple more that we couldn’t quite squeeze onto the pages! For vegan versions of the Monte Cristo and Cookie Dough recipes below, and a free from air fryer Chicken Parmo, check out the print version now!
Monte Cristo Sandwich
The Monte Cristo is an American version of the croque monsieur, with a sweet twist.
Ingredients:
- Gluten free bread of your choice
- Sliced Swiss cheese
- Smoked ham
- Free range eggs
- Whole milk
- Sainsbury’s Raspberry Coulis, Taste the Difference 250g
- Icing sugar
Method:
- Cut four thick and even slices of bread (making sure they fit in your air fryer)
- Whisk one egg and a splash of milk in a shallow bowl
- Dredge one side of bread in the egg mix and place on a small piece of baking parchment
- Layer slices of ham and cheese on the dredged bread
- Dredge another slice of bread in the egg mix and place it on top
- Cook for three minutes at 180c in the air fryer
- Carefully remove the sandwich from the parchment and turn over
- Cook for a further three minutes
- Remove from the air fryer and lightly dust with icing sugar (optional)
- Serve with a pot of raspberry coulis, for dipping
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
This cookie dough can be made in advance and kept in the freezer. Simply cut a slice from the dough and warm up in the air fryer when required for an indulgent, warming treat for one.
Ingredients:
- 250g butter
- 100g caster sugar
- 100g soft brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 300g plain gluten free flour
- 100g dark chocolate chips
- 100g white chocolate chips
Method:
- Place the butter and sugar in a microwavable bowl and warm gently, until the butter is soft
- Mix the softened butter and sugar until smooth
- Add all other ingredients and work together until well mixed
- Place a square piece of cling film on a clean worktop and turn out the dough onto it
- Roll the dough in to a log shape and freeze
- When required, cut a thumb width disk from the log and place in a small tapas dish
- Air fry for four minutes at 180c or until crisp round the edges
- Leave to cool for five minutes and serve with ice cream
Shakshuka
My version of this authentic, Middle Eastern egg-based dish can be made vegan and egg free. Enjoy as a
tasty breakfast or brunch. The recipe makes enough for two adult portions, but they’ll need to be cooked
separately.
Ingredients:
- Tin of good quality chopped tomatoes
- Jar of roasted red peppers
- Tablespoon Ras El Hanout spice
- Fresh red chilli (optional)
- Coriander (optional)
- Free range eggs
- Feta cheese
Method:
- Remove peppers from the jar, drain and slice.
- Put peppers, chopped tomatoes and spice together in a bowl and mix well
- Place mixture in an ovenproof dish that fits in your air fryer, leaving a little space at the top
- Crumble feta on top, make a small well in the tomato mixture and crack an egg in to it
- Bake in the air fryer for eight mins at 180c or until the egg is cooked to your liking
- Garnish with chilli and coriander
- Replace egg and feta with squash and tofu for vegan version.
Nick Prince is Good It’s Gluten Free’s development chef.