Thanks to my foolproof food hacks, I can prepare meals in the air fryer in minutes
A WOMAN has told how she prepares tasty air fryer meals for just 77 cents per portion.
Leah Hancox has only been using her air fryer for a few months and is already seeing savings in costs and time.
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She can whip up dinners including chicken fajitas, homemade chicken nuggets and steak with sweet potato puree without having to spend time slaving away in the kitchen.
The 27-year-old from London used MuscleFood’s Ultimate Airfryer Collection to keep costs down and create a variety of tasty dinners.
Leah’s favorites included the marinated chicken with rice and peas with enough leftovers for a few days, which cost just 91p per person, and for a tasty, filling breakfast bagel with bacon, avocado eggs, which came to £1.08 per portion.
The homemade chicken nuggets and rice were the cheapest meal, costing 77p per person.
Leah, who is training to become a PT, only recently purchased her air fryer and said it allows her to prepare nutritious, protein-rich meals without straining her budget.
Leah said: “I have only just become a convert to air fryers. I was always convinced that an oven was all I needed, but since I bought mine I rarely turn the oven on anymore.
“They are incredibly versatile and you can do anything you cook in the oven – it just takes less time and uses less electricity.
“For me, the ideal thing is to let the chicken cook, continue with some work and have it done in about 20 minutes.”
Leah has always been careful to minimize food waste and only buy what she needs. She does a big shop once a week and restocks at local stores as needed.
She says buying meat in bulk from MuscleFood helps her reduce costs and ensure she eats protein-rich meals to fuel her body.
Leah said: “The first thing I do when a basket arrives is look at what I have and divide it realistically. For me, a portion of chicken weighs about 150 grams and a pack of six sausages is enough for three meals.
“When I know how many portions I have, I plan what I’m going to cook. Favorites include jerk chicken, Cajun chicken fajitas, a tasty bagel burger, and sausage and sweet potato mash.
“Then I buy exactly what I need, which allows me to keep my costs low. I think I spend about $15 to $20 a week on food.”
When asked for her tips for keeping grocery costs low, Leah added the following advice:
Portion sizes – Always serve the correct portion size to avoid overeating and to stretch the food as best as possible. Part of this is understanding when you are full.
Own brand – Always buy your own brand to save money. They are just as good as the branded versions and are a lot cheaper.
View the price per gram/kg – if you look at the prices on the supermarket shelves, they indicate the cost per gram or kg.
This shows you exactly how much money you save when you buy in bulk. However, keep an eye out for promotions: sometimes buying multiples of a smaller option will be cheaper because there is a promotion.
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