The Weekly Pinch of Shopping: Something for Everyone
We always aim to include something for everyone in our shopping round-ups, but this week we’ve made sure of it. Because let’s be honest, no one wants to be cooking four different dinners just to keep everyone happy.
We’ve tracked down items suitable for veggies, anyone following a gluten-free diet, meat lovers, and the ones who just turn up for the snacks. There are plenty of PON recipes for even more inspo too, and a few of them can be adapted to suit different tastes and dietary requirements.
The real hero in all of this though is your air fryer! Once again, all of this week’s recipes are focussed on everyone’s fave kitchen gadget while we’re still PINCHing ourselves at another PON book being out in the world! Air Fryer Light & Easy is packed with 75 brand-new recipes showing just how far your air fryer can go, and all with super simple steps. No wonder everyone’s obsessed!
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Want to see how easy it is to please EVERYONE? Get reading!
Fire Pit Tesco Cajun Chicken Thigh Fillets 400g – 225 calories per 1/2 pack
If you fancy turning up the flavour without turning up the effort, these Firepit Tesco Cajun Chicken Thigh Fillets are well worth popping in your trolley. They’re already marinated in that smoky, gently spiced Cajun seasoning, so all the hard work’s done for you. Just cook and enjoy!
And if that Cajun kick is right up your street, you’ll love our Air Fryer Cajun-Style Steak Salad. It’s got all those bold, punchy flavours with a zingy blue cheese twist that keeps everything feeling nice and balanced.
Fire Pit Tesco Cajun Chicken Thigh Fillets are available from Tesco, priced at £4 per packet — and you can get any 3 for £10 with your Tesco Clubcard.
Raise the steaks.
tru fru Nature’s Strawberries White & Dark Chocolate 200g – 83 calories per serving
Got a bit of a sweet tooth but still trying to keep things feeling a little bit sensible? These Tru Fru Nature’s Strawberries might just hit the spot. They’re real strawberries, frozen to keep that juicy bite, then coated in layers of smooth white and rich dark chocolate
And if you’re into fruity puds with a creamy twist, our Air Fryer Blueberry Cheesecake Swirls are a must-try. Ready in just over 20 minutes and under 100 calories per swirl!
tru fru Nature’s Strawberries White & Dark Chocolate are available from Tesco, priced at £6 per packet — or just £4.50 with your Clubcard.
Rolling pins at the ready!
Quorn Deli Garlic & Herb Slices 100g – 33 calories per 1/4 pack
Looking for an easy meat-free swap that doesn’t skimp on flavour? These Quorn Deli Garlic & Herb Slices are a great one to have on standby. They’re packed with herby, garlicky goodness and work brilliantly in sandwiches, wraps or even just nibbled straight from the fridge (we won’t judge!).
You could even switch things up in our Air Fryer Eggy Bread Toastie by swapping the ham for these slices. Same comforting vibes, just with a delicious veggie twist.
Quorn Deli Garlic & Herb Slices are available from Tesco, priced at £2.60 per packet.
Level up your toastie game.
Jacob’s Cheeselets Cheese & Onion Baked Snacks – 125 calories per 25g serving
More of a savoury snacker? These Jacob’s Cheeselets Cheese & Onion Baked Snacks are the kind of thing that mysteriously disappear once the bag’s open. Made with real cheese, they’ve got that proper moreish quality… don’t say we didn’t warn you!
If cheese is your weakness, we recommend giving our Air Fryer Chilli Cheese Slices a go too. Golden, melty pasties… with just the right amount of heat.
Jacob’s Cheeselets Cheese & Onion Baked Snacks is available from Morrisons, and you can get them for just £1.25 when you order by 05/05/26.
Proper comfort food with a punchy twist.
M&Ms Cookie Dough Pouch – 172 calories per serving
We never miss a new M&Ms flavour! We’ll be picking these up for our next movie night… and maybe sneaking a couple from the fridge just because.
Our Air Fryer Cookie Dough Pots are a fab homemade option for the same flavour fix. Warm, gooey, and just the thing when you want that fresh-from-the-oven feel without too much faff.
M&Ms Cookie Dough are available from Morrison’s, and you can get them for £1.70 when you order by 05/05/26.
This way for a melt-in-your-mouth dessert.
Kettle Tortilla Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream – 147 calories per serving
For a crunchy snack with a bit of a kick, grab a packet of these Kettle Tortilla Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream chips. Perfect for sharing, popping on the side of lunch, or adding a bit of crunch to your day.
And our Air Fryer Crispy Cauliflower Tacos are a brilliant way to bring those same bold flavours into a homemade meal. Golden, crunchy cauliflower with a hint of spice… all tucked into soft tortillas for a seriously satisfying bite.
Kettle Tortilla Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream are available from Morrisons, and you can get them for just £1.65 when you order by 05/05/26.
Let’s taco bout this recipe!
Al’Fez Middle Eastern Shawarma Kebab Paste 180g – 81 calories per 100g
An easy way to pack big flavour into your meals, this Al’Fez Middle Eastern Shawarma Kebab Paste is a handy one to have in the cupboard. It’s loaded with warm, aromatic spices, so you can marinate your protein of choice in minutes and get that rich, street food-style flavour without any fuss. Great for quick dinners, wraps, or building your own fakeaway at home.
Our Air Fryer Moroccan-Style Tofu Kebabs are a brilliant match for those kinds of flavour. Fragrant, colourful, and delicious piled into flatbreads with some crisp salad on the side.
Al’Fez Middle Eastern Shawarma Kebab Paste is available from Morrisons, priced at £2.99 per jar.
Click here for bold flavours.
M&S The Big Daddy Pistachio Bites – 174 calories per serving
Good news for anyone else who was obsessed with the M&S Big Daddy chocolate bar… now you can enjoy it in bitesize form!
And for a homemade alternative that gives you that same nutty goodness in a lighter bake, our Air Fryer Cashew Macaroons are one to try. Crisp on the outside, soft and chewy in the middle, and so simple to make.
M&S The Big Daddy Pistachio Bites are available online at Ocado, priced at £2.75 per packet.
You’re nuts not to make these.
Edwards 2 Welsh Lamb, Apricot & Honey Burgers – 236 calories per burger
These Edwards Welsh Lamb, Apricot & Honey Burgers will give your usual burger night a fun twist, and they cook in your air fryer in just 20 minutes! They’re also gluten-free and made from 100% Welsh lamb.
Those same sweet-and-savoury notes work brilliantly in our Air Fryer Chicken and Mango Traybake. We’ve roasted tender chicken with juicy mango and warming spices, all together in one tray for a fresh, vibrant dinner that doesn’t overcomplicate things.
Edwards 2 Welsh Lamb, Apricot & Honey are available online at Ocado, priced at £5 per packet.
Your new favourite traybake is here.
Heinz Lentil Dahl 250g – 188 calories per pouch
This Heinz Lentil Dahl is a handy cupboard option for a comforting lunch or easy dinner. Stock up for those days when time (or energy) is short but you still want something filling.
And if you do find yourself with a bit of time to spare, you could rustle up a batch of our Air Fryer Indian-Style Sweet Potato Fries. You only need a couple of spices to make them, they’re ready in half an hour, and our cool, refreshing raita works with plenty of other dishes too!
Heinz Lentil Dahl is available online at Ocado, priced at £2.50 per packet.
Get ready for a flavour explosion.
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REMINDER Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection
Tasty meals don’t have to cost a fortune! And Aldi is once again proving it with their affordable Super 6 selection. This time, we’ve been busy working out how to make the Super 6 work brilliantly with recipes from Air Fryer Light & Easy, so you can get even more out of your shop and your air fryer. Scroll down to see the latest offers and how we’re using them with our fave kitchen gadget…
British Mini Apples
Try these lighter crisps.
British Green Beans
Stick some greens on the side of our Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Bake.
British Cauliflower
This Spiced Cauliflower and Cranberry Cous Cous is the perfect zingy spring bowl.
Cucumber
A bit of juicy cucumber wouldn’t go amiss in our Crispy Chilli Potato Salad.
Limes
You’ll be needing these for our Tex-Mex Tacos.
Oranges
Use these to garnish our Harissa Marmalade Salmon if you’re feeling fancy.
Remember: We don’t accept payment or gifts to include any of the products above – we just love them, and we hope you will too.