Half term has a habit of turning organised households upside down, particularly when teenagers are involved. Between endless snacks and the constant question of “what’s in the fridge,” many parents find themselves unable to keep up with the insatiable appetites of their growing children.
To help families cope, Philips in-house airfryer chef Martin Senders has compiled a list of tasty, teen-proof recipes designed to feed an army multiple times a day. He suggests that during busy weeks, the key is using appliances that can handle large batches, such as the new Philips 4000 Series Stacked Dual Basket Airfryer. Despite its narrow footprint, the device offers an 8.3L capacity, which is enough to cook eight burgers and a kilo of chips at once.
Martin Senders said: “Half-term is busy enough without complicated cooking, with the demands of growing teenagers making it seem like you have to feed an army of people multiple times a day. It’s not unusual for teenagers to ask for double portions, so you need an airfryer that can keep up with their hungry demands. While some stacked airfryers compromise on capacity to save on appliance footprint, the new Philips 4000 Series Stacked Dual Basket Airfryer is big enough for even the hungriest of teen appetites. Even though it’s narrower, the dual-drawer gives you serious capacity, letting you cook large batches or two different meals at the same time, ideal for when it feels like you’re having to feed the four thousand.”
For families looking to upgrade their kitchen, the Philips 4000 Series Stacked Dual Basket Airfryer is currently available in Currys for £169.99, saving £100 while stock lasts.
BBQ Chicken Wings
Ingredients: 1kg chicken wings, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 100g BBQ sauce. Method: Cut wings into drumettes and wingettes. Toss in a bowl with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder; marinate for 30 minutes. Arrange in baskets and cook at 160°C for 17 minutes, shaking twice. Brush with BBQ sauce and cook for a further 5 minutes at 200°C. Let rest before serving with extra sauce.
Secret Ingredient Chicken Tenders
Ingredients: 400g chicken mini fillets, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 2 eggs, 50g mayonnaise, 100g panko breadcrumbs, ½ tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and paprika. Method: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Whisk eggs and mayonnaise in one bowl; mix panko and spices in another. Dip chicken in the egg mix, then coat in panko. Arrange in a single layer and fry at 180°C for 12 minutes. Serve warm with your choice of sauce.
Nacho-Style Loaded Fries
Ingredients: 1.5kg potatoes, 3 tbsp olive oil, 240g kidney beans, 200g sweetcorn, 2 tsp thyme, 1 tsp oregano, 2 tsp paprika, 2 tbsp lime juice. For the toppings: 2 avocados, 1 lime, 100ml heavy cream, 50ml milk, 100g grated cheddar, 2 chilli peppers. Method: Cut potatoes into 8-10mm fries. Soak in water for 30 minutes, drain, and pat dry. Season with oil and salt. Cook in the airfryer for 10 minutes at 160°C, shake, then cook for 20 minutes at 180°C, shaking twice more. Toppings: Mix beans, corn, oregano, thyme, paprika, lime juice, and oil. Mash avocado with lime juice and salt. Melt cream, milk, and cheddar in a pan for the sauce. Top the hot fries with the veggie mix, avocado, cheese sauce, and sliced chillies.
