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Five air fryer hacks that are complete game changers – from making desert to crispy leftovers

UNLESS you've been living under a rock for the past year, you've probably heard someone bragging about their air fryer.

But the truth is they're totally worth bragging about because you can cook just about anything in them in no time at all.

You can use your air fryer for just about anything, including these clever hacks
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You can use your air fryer for just about anything, including these clever hacksCredit: Getty

In fact, the food pros at shared some of the best air fryer hacks that will completely change the way you cook.

So if you've been looking for ways to improve your cooking without having to learn a bunch of confusing recipes - look no further.

Here are five air frying hacks you need to know:

Have crispy leftovers

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If you love heating up your leftovers, you're not alone.

But you might be doing yourself, and your food, a disservice if you're still heating them up in the microwave.

Although you might not want to ditch your trusty microwave altogether, using an air fryer can make your leftovers taste perfectly crisp and fresh - no more soggy pizza!

Revive baked goods

There's nothing quite as heart breaking as looking forward to dig in to a tasty baguette or croissant only to discover it's slightly past it's best.

According to the pros at Mashed, you can add a couple of tablespoons of water to your air fryer's drip pan to help revive your carby treats.

Make delicious desserts

As well as tasty grub like, chips, jacket potatoes and even toasties, did you can know you can use your air dyer to whip up some delicious deserts?

The food pros said: "Even baking a cake is possible if you're using a larger air fryer that can fit a baking tin inside of it.

"The smaller baskets of air fryers suited for personal use may not be able to pull off something so grandiose, but making a few cookies at a time is doable."

Boil eggs without any water

If you love a boiled egg in the morning but can never be bothered with the faff of boiling a pan of water, try using your air fryer instead.

Simply place the eggs in the basket of your pre-heated air fryer and leave for 12-15 minutes, depending on if you like your eggs hard or soft boiled.

Use tin foil instead of pricey gadgets

Although there are loads of fancy gadgets you can buy for your air fryer that promise to make cooking a breeze, don't forget about trusty tin foil.

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Not only can lining your air fryer with tin foil help keep it clean, it also means you can easily give your food a good shake as it cooks.

Similarly, you can use parchment paper the same way if you want something more non-stick.

Make the most of your air fryer this winter
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