Colm O'Gorman's gloriously messy crispy air fryer chicken burger with bacon and cheese

Cooking it in the air fryer will give you a perfect crisp golden crust every time

I am not a fan of what is often called convenience food, as it is more often than not highly processed and short on flavour. I am a huge fan, however, of food that is convenient and quick to make at home and which offer bags of flavour. That is why I love my air fryer. It is the perfect device to cook up a delicious meal in minutes, without all the faff, and the energy costs and time lost to pre-heating an oven. I use my air fryer more often than my oven these days. I would not be without it.

This crispy chicken burger is a perfect example of how you can make delicious ‘convenience’ food that is both tasty and nutritious at home. The easy singles cheese aside, this recipe uses fresh, nutritious ingredients and is infinitely tastier than the premade breaded chicken fillets you will find in the shops. I make no apology for the processed cheese; I just find it works better on burgers than cheddar.