5 reasons why every student house needs an air fryer

Saucepans, check. Set of knives, check. Cute photos to remind them of home? Check! Air fryer…? Yep, this kitchen hero has practically become an essential, making it the perfect gift for any university student!

One of the newer kids on the countertop, the air fryer has well and truly earned its place in the kitchen. And for good reason! Air frying is quick, easy and more energy efficient (cheaper!) than other methods of cooking, making it ideal for money-strapped students.

And Jamie has got your back! The Jamie Oliver by Tefal Dual Air Fryer has two drawers, so you can cook a main and a side at the same time – genius! And with eight settings, plus a manual mode, it’s super easy to use. Then, all you need to do is team it with his Easy Air Fryer cookbook for brilliant recipes and ideas.

Know someone heading off to uni? Send them off with an air fryer and you can be sure that delicious homecooked food is always right at their fingertips. Here are just a few reasons why air fryers make brilliant gifts for university students!

Easy-breezy cooking

Kitchen skills not quite up to scratch yet? The air fryer is a brilliant way to introduce students to the world of cooking, as you can simply combine a few ingredients, hit a pre-set mode and you’re off! The variety of dishes they can cook is endless. Get them started with Jamie’s Easy Air Fryer cookbook, which is jam-packed with easy, fun and delicious air-fryer recipes for every occasion. (P.S: air fryers are also really easy to clean, minimising that dreaded stack of washing-up.)

Look, no hands!

Sweating over a hob isn’t always the vibe, especially when they’re in the thick of studying (and/or socialising!). But that doesn’t mean they have to miss out on a good meal – add a bit of air-fryer action and they’ll be laughing! After just a few minutes of hands-on prep, this ingenious piece of kit will do the rest, leaving them free to get on with more exciting things. Big win.

Quick fixes, on demand

Whether they want lunch before rushing out to a lecture, or (let’s face it) a speedy snack after a night out, the air fryer’s got them covered. There’s no pre-heating required, meaning they can knock out a tasty dish in next to no time. Think oozy cheese toasties, crispy chicken and even sophisticated salads! Perfect for a quick fix.

Budget-friendly brilliance

Budgeting is a skill every student will need to master, and anything that makes it easier to eat good food affordably has got to be a win. Enter the air fryer! They typically use less energy than conventional ovens due to their size, which also means it’s quicker and easier to cook smaller portions. Good for the pocket, and better for the environment. Plus, there’ll be no need to spend lots of money on takeaways and Deliveroos. Goodbye instant noodles, hello delicious aubergine noodles for one.

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Very versatile

Last but not least, one of our favourite things about the air fryer is the brilliant array of cooking possibilities it offers. From crowd-pleasing pastas to warming soups and tasty baked goods, versatility is the air fryer’s middle name. Students can even treat their new mates to a whole meal cooked in the air fryer (sides and all). They’ll be the talk of the town (or campus)!

Send them off to uni with Jamie’s Easy Air Fryer cookbook, featuring 100+ deliciously easy recipes. And check out the 10 recipes every student should know, air fryer and beyond!