We’re about to blow your minds with a fabulous, new kitchen appliance that boasts all of the benefits of an air fryer, combined with the advantages of steam cooking. Welcome to the wonderful world of the steam air fryer and some of the surprising things you can make in it!

What did we ever do without air fryers? These gems of the kitchen are convenient, fast and can cook a surprising variety of meals, desserts and even dog treats! And just wait until you see what a steam air fryer can do!

Before we launch into some of the ripper, surprising things you can make in a steam air fryer – you’re probably wondering what one is … so here’s a closer look.

What is a steam air fryer?

If you’re wondering why you’ve never heard of a steam air fryer before, that’s because it’s a new generation of air fryer, with Sunbeam‘s new appliance at the forefront of this new technology. The much-loved brand has launched the SteamFry Air Fryer + Steam. It’s an appliance that combines the best part of air frying; crispy, crunchy food cooked the healthy way, with the power of steam. It means dishes are perfectly crisp on the outside and juicy tender on the inside.

And the best part of the SteamFry Air Fryer + Steam is that it’s a five in one appliance – it can air fry, steamfry, steam, grill and roast. Your oven is going to be very jealous! You can find out all of the amazing things it does by heading to our comprehensive guide on the Sunbeam SteamFry Air Fryer + Steam.

9 Surprising Things To Make In A Steam Air Fryer

Now that we know a little more about this brilliant new appliance, here are some things you won’t believe you can make in it!

Two Ingredient Easy Bagels

A delicious breakfast or brunch is just two ingredients and 15 minutes away!

Makes 6-8
Preparation: 5 minutes
Ready in: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
• 2 cups Greek yoghurt

Method

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and yoghurt and mix well using your hands or a wooden spoon, to form a thick, sticky dough.
2. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface and gently sprinkle with extra flour. Press out gently to form a large rectangle. Use a 8m round biscuit cutter to measure – you should be able to cut 6 bagels out from the rectangle, if not, press the dough until it is large enough to cut 6 rounds.
3. Dust the cutter well with flour, and then cut out six rounds. Use your finger to press a hole into the centre of the rounds to form a doughnut-like shape.
4. Place the 6 bagels into the Sunbeam SteamFry Air Fryer. Select the STEAM FRY function and set the temperature for 160°C. Set the timer for 15 minutes.
5. While the bagels are cooking, re-roll the scraps to make two more bagels. When cook time has elapsed, remove the first batch of bagels from the air fryer and repeat the cooking method with the final two bagels.

Note: Add some extra toppings if you like, 1 tsp black or white sesame seeds, a few grinds of black pepper, a generous pinch of sea salt flakes, ½ tsp onion or garlic flakes. Add the toppings to the bagels just before steam frying in the air fryer.

Strawberry Sponge Puddings

Adorable, individual desserts that are perfect for a dinner party.

Makes 4
Preparation: 5 minutes
Ready in: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 250g strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 100g butter, softened
• ½ cup caster sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup self-raising flour

Method

1. Divide the strawberries between 4 x ¾ cup ramekins. Pour 1 tablespoon (20ml) orange juice over each ramekin and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then fold in the flour. Divide the cake batter equally between the ramekins, over the strawberries.
3. Place the ramekins into the Sunbeam SteamFry Air Fryer and select the STEAM FRY function, 160°C and set timer for 25 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Tip: Serve with thick cream, or a dollop of Greek yoghurt if you like.

Dog Biscuits

Your furry bestie will LOVE these homemade treats. They’re so simple to make and you can switch up the ingredients as the seasons change. For the basic recipe, use two large eggs, 2 and ¾ cups of whole wheat flour, a cup of mashed pumpkin and one third of a cup of peanut butter. You can change the vegetable puree out to other veggies that your dog like as well.

All you need to do is combine the wet ingredients, then stir in the flour. Form a dough, press or roll it out (use baking paper – it can be sticky) and cut out whatever shapes your dog would like! Pop the biscuits into the Sunbeam SteamFry Air Fryer, and set the temperature to 190ºC. Now here’s the best part – you can make them either chewy or crunchy. Select the STEAM FRY function and cook them for five minutes for soft treats, or increase the time to eight minutes on AIR FRY for crunchy cookies!

Crispy Veggie Chips

A crunchy snack without the guilt of store bought potato chips, you can make crispy veggie chips in the Sunbeam SteamFry Air Fryer quick sticks. You can use any root vegetable for this – carrots, beetroot, potatoes or sweet potatoes work really well.

Just slice your veggies thinly, dry them, toss with a little salt and oil and pop them into the Sunbeam SteamFry Air Fryer on 160ºC for about 20 minutes, tossing them every few minutes. The AIR FRY setting is perfect for this snack!

Fruit Chips

If you’re more of a sweet tooth, you can also use the same technique to make fruit chips in the Sunbeam SteamFry Air Fryer. Apples are perfect – just thinly slice (no need to core or peel), toss in a little cinnamon and put them in the air fryer in a single layer. Cook them the same way as the veggie cups, for just ten minutes, turning them halfway.

Fried Chicken

Yes, you can make super crispy, juice ‘fried’ chicken in the Sunbeam SteamFry Air Fryer! Just coat your chicken pieces in a mixture of flour and seasonings to your taste, then pop them into a beaten egg, before putting them back into the flour mixture again. Then shake off the excess and place the chicken in to the air fryer. Now here’s where the Sunbeam SteamFry Air Fryer comes into it’s own. By using the STEAM FRY setting, you’ll get a crispy exterior and juicy interior in your chicken pieces.

Cook them at 200ºC for about 25 minutes, depending on what chicken pieces you use.

Lasagne

You can make a beautiful, hearty lasagna, with a crispy top and saucy layers, without having to turn on the oven with the SteamFry Air Fryer. Make your favourite lasagna recipe in an ovenproof dish that will fit into your SteamFry Air Fryer. Then use the AIR FRY option on 170ºC for 15 minutes or until it’s golden and bubbly.

Hard-Boiled Eggs

This is so easy, you’ll wonder why you’ve never thought to do this before! Just place your eggs into the SteamFry Air Fryer basket, set to AIR FRY and cook on 120°C for eight minutes if you like soft-boiled eggs, up to 14 minutes for hard-boiled.

Steak

You can get a perfectly cooked steak in the SteamFry Air Fryer, without any fuss. Promise! They will turn out juicy on the inside every time! Just season your steaks and spray with a little oil before cooking them at 180°C until they reach whatever cook your family likes – less for rare or medium rare and longer for well-done. Just make sure to turn them halfway through cooking and let them rest when they’re done.

Pancakes

It’s so easy to make pancakes in the air fryer, you’ll wonder why you’ve never done it! Just make up your favourite pancake recipe, grease a round cake pan (that will fit in the SteamFry Air Fryer) and pour in the batter. Air fry for eight minutes on 180ºC or until golden and then turn out and repeat!

Mouths of Mums is proudly working together with Sunbeam to bring you this article. For over 100 years, Sunbeam has been committed to making life easier for millions of Australians, making products for real people, with real Australian needs.