Aldi Recruit Top Scottish Chef To Show How To Cook The Ultimate Air Fryer Christmas Dinner

With rising food prices and the cost of electricity and gas, many people are looking at alternatives to cook a delicious Christmas dinner for half the energy consumption.

How To Cook The Ultimate Air Fryer Christmas Dinner

Aldi Scotland has developed a tongue-tingling Christmas dinner recipe that can be made entirely in the air fryer for customers hoping to keep energy costs to a minimum this year.

How To Cook The Ultimate Air Fryer Christmas Dinner

– 4x large carrots – 1x Galloway Beef Sirloin Joint – 100g diced pancetta – 600g brussels sprouts – 750g baby potatoes – 5g fresh thyme – 1x bulb garlic – 200ml red wine – 10ml vegetable oil – Salt – Pepper

Ingredients

– Wash four large carrots and place on the bottom of the air frying basket. – Score the fat on the Galloway Beef Sirloin Joint, rub in salt and cracked black pepper and place on top of the carrots in the air fryer basket. – Cut the garlic in half and place that, and half the thyme, in the basket.

For The Roast

– Put the Galloway Beef and carrots in the air fryer at 200°c for 10 mins then reduce the temp to 180°c. Cook for an additional 20 mins per 500g for rare, 25 mins per 500g for medium, and 30 mins per 500g for well done.

For The Roast

– While cooking, take time to baste the carrot and beef every half hour. – Once the beef is cooked to your liking, remove from the air fryer, cover in foil and allow to rest at room temperature for at least 20 mins.

For The Roast

– Place the carrots back in the fryer, at 200°c, until they are cooked – this usually take 10 to 20 minutes depending on the size.

For The Roast

– Prepare the sprouts by removing the outer leaves and cutting them in half. – Place cut side up in the basket and cover with the chopped pancetta. – Place in the airfryer at 180°c for 20 minutes.

For The Brussels Sprouts

– To prepare the hassleback potatoes, place the potato on a wooden spoon and make thin vertical slices through the potato being mindful not to cut all the way through – the wooden spoon should stop you cutting all the way through and splitting the potato.

For The Potatoes

– Brush the slices potatoes with oil and sprinkle over some of the remaining thyme sprigs. – Place in air fryer at 200°c for 35 mins or until crispy. – This can be done in advance and the potatoes reheated just before serving.

For The Potatoes

– Make up some Aldi Specially Selected Beef Gravy as per instruction. – Add a splash of red wine to a warm pan, and reduce by half. Add this to the pre-made gravy.

For The Gravy

Fraser Smith said: “Air fryers offer a great alternative to oven cooking, they’re fast, compact and energy efficient.

For The Gravy

The results of cooking in them is the same as any oven, delicious and tender cooked meats and crispy delicious sides. I loved developing this recipe with Aldi and I hope others give it a try this festive season.”

For The Gravy

“Our take on a Christmas Dinner puts our limited edition Galloway Beef Sirloin Joint as the centre piece and provides a selection of delicious, family favourite sides.”

For The Gravy

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