Easy Healthy Fakeaway Recipes to Make at Home
Love a takeaway but want something cheaper, healthier and easy to make at home? These healthy fakeaway recipes are perfect for when you fancy your favourite takeaway-style meals without spending a fortune.
Whether you’re trying to save money, eat a little healthier or simply recreate your favourite takeaway at home, these healthy fakeaway recipes are easy, family-friendly and full of flavour!
Here you’ll find homemade versions of popular Chinese, Indian, kebab shop, pizza, burger and chicken shop favourites. They’re full of flavour, family-friendly and ideal for busy weeknights, weekend treats or meal planning.
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Whether you’re craving crispy salt and pepper chicken, a creamy curry, a fakeaway kebab, loaded fries, fried rice, noodles, burgers or air fryer chicken, this collection has plenty of ideas to help you enjoy a takeaway-style dinner from your own kitchen.
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These healthier fakeaway ideas are made with simple swaps, lighter cooking methods and plenty of flavour.
What is a fakeaway?
A fakeaway is a homemade version of a takeaway meal. It gives you the flavours and comfort of your favourite takeaway, but made at home so you can control the ingredients, portion sizes and cost.
Fakeaway recipes are great because they can be:
Best Healthy Fakeaway Recipes
I have a vast back catalogue of Healthy, Easy Fakeaway recipes, but here are some of my favourite fakeaway recipes to start with.
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Chinese Fakeaway Recipes
If Chinese takeaway is your favourite, these recipes are packed with flavour and make brilliant weekend dinners.
Chinese Chicken Curry Fakeaway Recipe
Crispy Chilli Beef Fakeaway Recipe
Chinese Style Stir Fry Fakeaway Recipe
Chinese Salt & Pepper Chips Fakeaway Recipe
Chinese Fakeaway Platter Recipe
Chinese Egg Fried Rice, Chicken Balls & Curry Sauce Fakeaway Recipe
Chinese Crispy Shredded Chicken Fakeaway Recipe
Chinese Chicken Chow Mein Fakeaway Recipe
Crispy Chilli Beef Flatbreads Fakeaway Recipe
Sticky Beef Mince & Egg Fried Rice Fakeaway Recipe
Sticky Asian Turkey Meatballs Fakeaway Recipe
Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Fakeaway Recipe
Chinese fakeaway recipes are some of the easiest to make at home. You can use simple ingredients like chicken, rice, noodles, peppers, onions, soy sauce, garlic and spices to create takeaway-style meals without needing lots of complicated ingredients.
Indian Fakeaway Recipes
Homemade curries are perfect for a cosy fakeaway night. They’re full of flavour, easy to batch cook and often taste even better the next day.
Butter Chicken Curry Fakeaway Recipe
Chicken Tikka Lasagne Fakeaway Recipe
Prawn Masala Curry Fakeaway Recipe
Chicken Tikka Traybake Fakeaway Recipe
Chicken Tikka Rice Stir Fry Fakeaway Recipe
Serve your curry with rice, salad, homemade chips or lighter sides for an easy fakeaway meal everyone can enjoy.
Kebab Shop Fakeaway Recipes
Kebab shop-style meals are brilliant for weekends, family dinners and sharing platters.
Chicken Doner Fakeaway Kebab Recipe
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Chicken Tikka Kebab Fakeaway Recipe
Lamb Kofta Kebab Fakeaway Recipe
Homemade Doner Kebab Fakeaway Recipe
Chicken Shawarma Loaded Fries Fakeaway Recipe
These recipes are ideal served with salad, pitta breads, wraps, chips, rice or homemade sauces.
Burger and Chicken Shop Fakeaway Recipes
For those nights when you fancy something crispy, cheesy, saucy or loaded, these burger and chicken shop fakeaway recipes are perfect.
These are great for Friday nights, family meals or when you want something that feels like a treat but is still easy to make at home.
Pizza and Pasta Fakeaway Recipes
Pizza and pasta fakeaways are easy, filling and always popular with the whole family.
These recipes are perfect for using up leftovers and can often be made with ingredients you already have in the fridge or cupboard.
Air Fryer Fakeaway Recipes
The air fryer is perfect for making fakeaway recipes at home. It helps you get crispy, golden food using less oil, and it is brilliant for quick dinners.
Air fryer fakeaway recipes are especially good when you want something quick, crispy and satisfying without turning on the oven.
Healthy Fakeaway Side Dishes
No fakeaway night is complete without sides. These easy side dishes work well with Chinese, Indian, kebab, burger and chicken shop-style meals.
Chinese Salt & Pepper Chips Fakeaway Recipe
Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Fakeaway Recipe
Budget Fakeaway Ideas
Making fakeaway recipes at home can save a lot of money, especially if you are feeding a family. Instead of ordering multiple takeaway meals, you can create a full fakeaway night using simple supermarket ingredients.
Budget-friendly fakeaway ideas include:
To keep costs down, plan your fakeaway night around ingredients you already have. Rice, pasta, potatoes, wraps, frozen vegetables, chicken, mince and spices can all be turned into easy takeaway-style meals.
Tips for making healthier fakeaways:
You do not have to give up your favourite takeaway-style meals to eat a little healthier. Small swaps can make a big difference.
Try these simple tips:
The goal is not to make food boring. It is to keep all the flavour while making meals that work better for everyday family cooking.
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Fakeaway Frequently Asked Questions
Are fakeaway recipes healthy?
Fakeaway recipes can be healthier than ordering a takeaway because you control what goes into them. You can choose leaner protein, add more vegetables, reduce oil, adjust salt and make your own sauces.
What is the easiest fakeaway to make at home?
Chicken fried rice, loaded fries, pasta bakes, homemade kebab wraps and air fryer chicken burgers are some of the easiest fakeaway recipes to make at home.
Can I make fakeaway recipes in the air fryer?
Yes, the air fryer is brilliant for fakeaway recipes. It works especially well for crispy chicken, chips, wedges, burgers, kebab meat, loaded fries and many takeaway-style sides.
Are fakeaway recipes good for families?
Yes, fakeaway recipes are ideal for families because they are easy to adapt. You can make sauces milder, add extra vegetables, serve toppings separately and let everyone build their own plate.
Can I meal prep fakeaway recipes?
Many fakeaway recipes are great for meal prep. Curries, rice dishes, kebab meat, pasta dishes and sauces can often be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.
What should I serve with fakeaway recipes?
Fakeaway recipes work well with rice, noodles, chips, wedges, wraps, salad, vegetables, homemade sauces, flatbreads or pasta. You can mix and match sides depending on the type of fakeaway you are making.
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Ready to find your perfect Fakeaway?
Fakeaway recipes are one of the easiest ways to enjoy your favourite takeaway-style meals at home while saving money and making meals a little lighter.
Whether you fancy Chinese, Indian, kebab shop food, burgers, chicken, pizza or pasta, there are so many simple ways to recreate those flavours in your own kitchen.
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