Quick Restaurant Quality Air-Fryer Recipes

From The Organic Butchery: Big Flavour, Minimal Effort – All Organic.
At The Organic Butchery, we believe great meals shouldn’t require a chef’s kitchen—or a mountain of washing up. Enter the mighty air fryer: a game-changing bit of kit that brings out the best in organic meat—crispy, juicy, flavour-packed meals with a restaurant-quality edge, right from your countertop.
Whether you’re cooking a midweek dinner or trying to impress with minimal mess, these recipes celebrate our high-welfare, organic meat with smart, flavour-first cooking.
🍗 1. Crispy Organic Chicken Thighs with Garlic & Herb Crust
Crispy skin, juicy inside, and loaded with flavour.
Ingredients:
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4 organic chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp dried thyme
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Sea salt & cracked black pepper
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Lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions:
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Pat the chicken thighs dry and rub with olive oil, garlic, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper.
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Place skin-side up in the air fryer basket.
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Air fry at 200°C (390°F) for 18–20 minutes, until golden and cooked through (internal temp: 75°C).
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Rest for 5 minutes, squeeze over lemon juice, and serve with a crisp salad or roasted new potatoes.
Butcher's Tip: Our organic chicken thighs are richer in flavour and cook beautifully in an air fryer—tender meat, golden skin, and all the goodness intact.
🐖 2. Air Fryer Organic Sausage & Root Veg Traybake
One basket. Big comfort. Minimal cleanup.
Ingredients:
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4 organic pork sausages (Cumberland or herby)
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1 sweet potato, cubed
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1 red onion, sliced
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1 parsnip or carrot, sliced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions:
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Toss veg with olive oil, salt, pepper and herbs.
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Place in the air fryer basket and nestle sausages on top.
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Cook at 190°C (375°F) for 20–22 minutes, turning sausages halfway.
Optional glaze: Mix a little honey and mustard for the sausages during the last 5 minutes for a glossy finish.
🥩 3. Garlic & Herb Crusted Organic Lamb Chops
Tastes like: Upscale steakhouse
Ready in: 18 minutes
Ingredients:
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Fresh rosemary, garlic, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, olive oil
Method:
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Coat lamb in herb-garlic-Dijon mix.
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Marinate for 1+ hour.
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Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 8–9 mins (medium rare).
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Serve with minted peas and a red wine glaze.
🍔 4. Air-Fried Organic Smash Burgers
Tastes like: The fancy burger joint everyone loves
Ready in: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
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Organic minced beef (80/20), rolled into balls
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Sea salt, cracked pepper
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Brioche buns, cheese, pickles, aioli
Method:
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Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
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Smash patties onto air fryer tray, season well.
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Cook 6–8 minutes, add cheese for last 2 mins.
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Toast buns separately. Stack with all the good stuff.
🐓 5. Moroccan-Spiced Organic Chicken Drumsticks
Tastes like: Street food from Marrakesh
Ready in: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
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Smoked paprika, ground cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, garlic
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Olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt
Method:
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Mix spices with oil and lemon. Rub onto chicken.
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Marinate for at least 30 mins.
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Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 25–30 mins, flipping once.
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Serve with couscous and minted yoghurt.
🐖 6. Spanish-Style Organic Sausage & Peppers
Tastes like: Nonna's backyard cookout
Ready in: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
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Bell peppers (red, yellow), sliced
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Red onion, olive oil, oregano
Method:
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Toss sliced peppers and onions in olive oil and oregano.
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Air fry sausages and veg together at 200°C (400°F) for 22–25 mins.
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Serve in toasted ciabatta or over creamy polenta.
🐓 7. Honey Mustard Glazed Organic Chicken Breast
Tastes like: Bistro lunch special
Ready in: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
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Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, olive oil
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Sea salt, cracked pepper
Method:
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Mix glaze, coat chicken and let sit for 20–30 mins.
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Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 18–20 mins until golden.
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Serve with roasted veg or a warm grain salad.
🐄 8. Steakhouse-Style Organic Beef Meatballs
Tastes like: A posh meatball sub or tapas plate
Ready in: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
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Grated Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs
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Tomato paste or balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
Method:
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Mix ingredients, form into meatballs.
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Air fry at 190°C (375°F) for 15–18 mins.
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Serve on skewers with glaze or with garlic focaccia and a side salad.