One thing that we have sorely been missing during the Circuit Breaker is the freedom to go cafe hopping. While we can’t experience the chill atmosphere and aesthetic layout of our favourite cafes, we still can try to recreate some popular cafe dishes in our kitchens while we stay home.

A popular menu item that you can attempt to make is luncheon meat fries. These thick strips of fried goodness are painfully addictive, but at the same time, they aren’t the most healthy appetiser around as everything is deep-fried. If you have an air fryer, make these fries a little less sinful by cooking them in it. We have here a simple 9-step recipe you can follow to do up your very own cafe-style luncheon meat fries with an air fryer.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE 3-INGREDIENT AIR FRYER LUNCHEON MEAT FRIES: 

• 1 can of luncheon meat
• 1 egg
• Breadcrumbs (1/2 a cup)
• Air fryer
• Chopping board
• Knife
• Oil or grease spray
• Bowls for egg wash and bread crumbs

STEP 1

Preheat air fryer to 180 degrees celsius.

STEP 2

Cut luncheon meat into strips. After slicing everything, put strips in the freezer for 10 minutes.

STEP 3 

While waiting for the luncheon meat in the freezer, whisk an egg to use as an egg wash.

STEP 4

Remove luncheon meat strips from freezer. Dip them one by one into the egg wash.

STEP 5

Dip luncheon meat into the plate of breadcrumbs and evenly cover each strip. Repeat steps 4 & 5 until all the luncheon meat strips are coated.

STEP 6 

Grease your air fryer and arrange luncheon meat strips inside.

STEP 7 

Cook at 180 degree celsius for 4 to 5 minutes.

STEP 8 

After 5 minutes, open the air fryer, flip the luncheon meat strips over and fry for another 4 to 5 minutes until they are all evenly cooked.

STEP 9

Remove fries from air fryer, plate and enjoy!

And there you have it, a quick 9-step recipe on how to make luncheon meat fries in an air fryer. Jazz up your plating skills by serving the luncheon meat fried in the tin can that they came in!

There are just those days when lunch wasn’t enough and you’re just itching to stuff your face with some messy, sinful chocolate cake. Not just any chocolate cake, though. It’s got to be one so rich and decadent that you end up with a sore throat.

Four words — chocolate lava mug cake. Or maybe five, if you toss in the word “microwave” at the front. That’s right, in less than 10 easy steps and with the help of a microwave, you’ll have a divine treat set before you.

Here’s a quick recipe on how to make your very own chocolate lava mug cake at home!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE CHOCOLATE LAVA MUG CAKE IN THE MICROWAVE

- 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tablespoons of icing sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons of cocoa Powder
- 4-5 tablespoons of milk
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of baking soda
- ? teaspoon of baking powder
- 2 teaspoons of melted butter/oil
- A few chunks of baking chocolate

STEP 1

Sieve the flour, cocoa powder and sugar together.

STEP 2

Add in salt, baking powder and baking soda.

STEP 3

Mix well until combined.

STEP 4

Add in melted butter or oil and mix.

STEP 5

Add in the milk while stirring, one tablespoon at a time.

STEP 6

Mix until a smooth batter forms.

STEP 7

Pour it into a microwave-safe mug.

STEP 8

Place the baking chocolate into the center of the batter.

STEP 9

Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes.

And there you have it, Chocolate Lava Mug Cake!

Don’t forget to spam a honey lemon drink after this.

Own an air fryer and are looking for new recipes to try while you’re stuck at home during the Circuit Breaker? We have a quick and easy one for you to try.

If you love fried food but are trying to watch your weight, an air fryer is a must-have appliance in your kitchen. Air-fried food is in general healthier than deep-fried food and is lower in fat, calories and potentially harmful compounds that you can usually find in fried food.

For those of you who own an air fryer, try this fast and delicious air-fried sweet potato fries recipe at home; these fries taste as good as the ones you can get in a cafe!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR AIR-FRIED SWEET POTATO FRIES:

• Air Fryer
• Sweet Potatoes
• Cooking Oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Knife
• Peeler
• Chopping Board

STEP 1 

Preheat air fryer to 200 degrees celsius.

STEP 2

Peel sweet potatoes.

STEP 3 

Cut sweet potatoes into strips.

STEP 4

Add a little oil,

STEP 5

a dash of pepper

STEP 6

and a dash of salt to the sweet potatoes.

STEP 7 

Give everything a good mix.

STEP 8 

Grease your air fryer with a little oil.

STEP 9 

Separate sweet potatoes into batches and put one batch into the air fryer.

STEP 10 

Set the timer on your air fryer to 8 minutes and cook at 200 degrees celsius.

STEP 11

Remove sweet potato fries and cook the remaining batches of sweet potatoes.

Plate up your fries and there you go, air-fried sweet potato fries in 11 easy steps!