I made Jamie Oliver's air fryer recipes after fans hit out at his new Channel 4 show

The humble air fryer has the nation in a chokehold - but are we slowly getting sick of the mini oven craze?

It's easy to see the appeal: the 'chuck it in' style of cooking is perfect for singletons cooking for one - or larger families who need to whip something up quickly - plus the appliance has been touted as a money saver as it can cost less to run than a traditional oven. But the cooking world is saturated with countless TikTok recipes, air fryer hacks and TV shows dedicated to the mini gadget - and it's safe to say people have gone a bit air fryer bonkers.

Renowned for his one-pot meals, quick 15-minute dishes and cheap eats, Jamie Oliver is a household name in the UK. Now he's raving about air fryers in his latest Channel 4 series - aptly named Jamie's Air Fryer Meals - and it's been met with some criticism.

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Some viewers aren't impressed, taking to Twitter to complain that Jamie is simply 'jumping on the bandwagon', reports the Mirror.

His new two-part series - in partnership with appliance brand Tefal - launched on Monday, April 15 and has since been described as "cringeworthy" by viewers who are simply tired of air fryer culture. One person wrote online: "What next James Martin Microwaves? Rick Stein slow cooks? This programme is a joke."

Another said: "What's next, Jamie Does Lettuce Wraps? "As a seasoned air fryer user, I took it upon myself to test out Jamie's new recipes and see if the disgruntled viewers were justified in their lack of enthusiasm - or perhaps too hasty in dismissing the TV chef's family-friendly dishes.

I've previously cooked an entire turkey and a