All over Portugal
The dishes every Portuguese family makes, from Minho to the Algarve.
Air FryerPastéis de Bacalhau in the Air Fryer
Portugal's favourite salt cod fritters made in the air fryer: crisp outside, fluffy inside, with no pot of hot oil. Includes how to soak the bacalhau.
Air FryerBatatas a Murro in the Air Fryer (Punched Potatoes)
Portuguese punched potatoes made in the air fryer: salt-crusted skins, a fluffy middle and plenty of garlic olive oil. The classic partner for bacalhau.
Air FryerChouriço Assado Two WaysClay Grill or Air Fryer
Flame-grilled Portuguese chouriço in a clay assador, the way it's done at the table in Portugal, plus a no-fire air fryer version for weeknights.
Air FryerRissóis de Camarão in the Air FryerShrimp Turnovers
Half-moon pastries filled with creamy shrimp, breaded and crisped in the air fryer. The party snack every Portuguese aunt makes, with a step-by-step dough.
TraditionalPolvo à LagareiroRoast Octopus with Garlic Oil
Tender octopus roasted with plenty of olive oil and garlic, served with punched potatoes. Includes the freezing trick that makes octopus soft every time.
Air FryerCroquetes de Carne in the Air FryerMeat Croquettes
Portuguese beef croquettes made from leftover stew or roast meat, crumbed and crisped in the air fryer. The café counter classic, and a great use of leftovers.
Air FryerCarapaus Fritos in the Air FryerCrispy Horse Mackerel
Small Portuguese horse mackerel, salted, floured and crisped in the air fryer. Served with tomato rice or açorda, it's a real Portuguese weeknight fish supper.
TraditionalArroz DocePortuguese Rice Pudding
Creamy Portuguese rice pudding with lemon peel and cinnamon, finished with egg yolks and the classic cinnamon lattice on top. Served cold, at every celebration.
TraditionalBolo de BolachaNo-Bake Biscuit and Coffee Cake
Maria biscuits dipped in strong coffee and layered with buttercream. Portugal's favourite no-bake birthday cake, assembled in 30 minutes and chilled overnight.
Air FryerEntremeada in the Air FryerGarlic Pork Belly
Thin slices of pork belly marinated in garlic, paprika and white wine, crisped in the air fryer. A Portuguese barbecue favourite, ready in 15 minutes.
TraditionalBitoquePortuguese Steak with a Fried Egg
The café classic: thin steak seared in garlic and bay, a quick beer pan sauce, a fried egg on top, chips, rice and salad. Portugal's favourite everyday plate.
Air FryerBacalhau Assado in the Air FryerRoast Salt Cod
A thick loin of salt cod roasted in the air fryer with olive oil, garlic and onions, served with punched potatoes. Christmas Eve's dish, made on any weeknight.
TraditionalBacalhau com NatasCreamy Baked Salt Cod
Flaked salt cod, golden potatoes and onions baked in a creamy sauce until bubbling. The comforting bacalhau dish of Portuguese family lunches.