Shakshuka: A Bold and Savoury Dish with an Air Fryer Twist
Experience the vibrant flavours of North Africa with this delicious Shakshuka recipe, now made even easier with the help of your air fryer. Shakshuka is a hearty dish of poached eggs nestled in a rich, spiced tomato and pepper sauce, seasoned with bold spices like cumin, paprika, and chilli. Traditionally served as a breakfast or brunch, this versatile dish can be enjoyed any time of day, offering a comforting and flavour-packed meal in every bite.
Using the air fryer simplifies the cooking process while preserving the authentic taste and texture of this North African favourite. The air fryer allows you to gently cook the eggs to perfection, ensuring that the whites are firm while the yolks remain soft and runny, ideal for dipping into the tangy, spiced sauce. Serve it straight from the skillet with crusty bread for soaking up the rich, aromatic flavours.
Shakshuka is as visually striking as it is delicious, with vibrant colours and fragrant spices that bring a taste of North Africa to your table. Whether you’re cooking for a weekend brunch or a cosy dinner, this air fryer version of Shakshuka offers a quick, healthy, and satisfying dish that’s sure to impress.
Prep Time:
3 mins
Cook Time:
14 mins
Servings:
2 servings
Product:
Vortex Air Fryer
Ingredients
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 white onion (diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 fresh jalapeño (diced)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
800g of crushed tomatoes (2 tins)
3 medium eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional ingredients (to serve):
Black olives
Feta cheese
Fresh parsley
Flatbread
Instructions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C
2. In a mixing bowl, mix together the olive oil, white onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper.
3. Pour into an appropriately sized dish that can go in your air fryer.
4. Cook at 180°C for 10 minutes.
5. Make 3 wells in the sauce. Crack an egg into each well, season with salt and pepper and cook in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes, until the eggs are cooked through to your preference.
6. Drizzle the North African Shakshuka with more olive oil and serve with black olives, feta cheese and flatbread if desired.
7. Sit back and enjoy your homemade Shakshuka.