You may have already discovered the life-changing convenience of using an air fryer, but are you using it to its full potential? The potato experts at Nana Tate are sharing some surprisingly simple but delicious no-fuss recipes, perfect when you want a simple mid-week meal.
Air fryer potato skins with mushy peas, smoked mackerel and malt vinegar
These crispy air fryer potato skins are loaded with buttery mash, flaked smoked mackerel, and a zesty mushy pea layer. Packed with flavour and texture, they’re perfect for a hearty snack, light dinner, or sharing with friends.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Serves: six
Ingredients
For the potatoes:
1kg Nanna Tate Potatoes (use the large ones from the pack )
1 tsp olive oil
Pinch of sea salt
For the filling:
120g smoked mackerel fillets or flakes
100g frozen peas
30g fresh mint, chopped
2 tbsp malt vinegar
Butter (for mashing )
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Method
Drizzle potatoes with olive oil and sea salt, then air fry at 180°C for 45 minutes. Let cool slightly, cut in half, and scoop most of the potato into a bowl (keep the skins intact ).
Simmer peas in water until tender. Mash with chopped mint, salt, and pepper, or blend for a smoother purée.
Mash the scooped-out potato with butter and season to taste. Flake in the smoked mackerel, add malt vinegar, and mix everything together.
Spoon the pea mash into each skin, then top with the smoked mackerel mash mix.
Return the loaded skins to the air fryer and cook for five to seven minutes until golden on top and slightly crispy.
Perfect air fryer chips
Crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle, these air fryer chips are the ultimate speedy side or snack. With just a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes in the air fryer, they’re perfect for after-school bites, easy lunches, or fuss-free Friday night dinners. No peeling required, just slice, coat, and cook.
Prep: five minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Serves: two
Ingredients
3 medium/large Nanna Tate Potatoes
1 tsp cornflour
0.5 tsp paprika
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper, to season
Method
Wash the potatoes (no need to peel ) and cut into chips around 1cm thick. Sprinkle with cornflour and paprika, mixing until evenly coated. Toss with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper.
Air fry at 190°C for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for an even cook. Serve hot and crispy.
Herby hasselbacks with whipped feta
These herby hasselbacks are crispy, golden potatoes cooked to perfection in the air fryer, served with a creamy whipped feta dip for the ultimate flavour combo. Ready in under an hour, they’re perfect for busy weeknights, after-school dinners, or an easy weekend treat the whole family will love.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Serves: four
Ingredients
1kg Nanna Tate Potatoes (use the smaller ones from the pack )
Olive oil & sea salt (for air frying )
For the dressing
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
20g fresh lemon thyme, chopped
20g fresh sage, chopped
5g fresh mint, chopped
Juice of half a lemon
For the whipped feta dip
200g feta
3 tbsp natural yogurt
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or chives
0.5 tsp smoked paprika (plus extra to serve )
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Method
Place each potato between two wooden spoon handles. Slice across the potato in thin intervals, the spoon handles stop you from cutting all the way through. Rinse with cold water and pat dry.
Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt. Air fry at 180°C for 35 minutes.
Mix all the dressing ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and gently toss with half the herby dressing, get some in between the slices. Return to the air fryer for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp.
Blend all dip ingredients until smooth and fluffy, you’re aiming for the texture of thick mayo.
Drizzle over the remaining herby dressing, dust with a little extra smoked paprika, and serve alongside your whipped feta dip.
Nanna Tate Potatoes are available in large Tesco stores.
