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Feta pasta is a tasty carb loading essential that still hasn't lost it's popularity on socials. 

Custard toast is a sweet treat that can use up some of the perishables in your fridge. 

An easy staple recipe, the chicken stir fry bowl is packed with flavor and protein. 

Feta pasta is a tasty carb loading essential that still hasn't lost it's popularity on socials. 

Custard toast is a sweet treat that can use up some of the perishables in your fridge. 

An easy staple recipe, the chicken stir fry bowl is packed with flavor and protein. 

With the internet and constantly changing food trends floating around social media platforms, there is a whole world of possibilities when it comes to adding new meal ideas your routine.

Making your own meals can keep you out of the dining halls while giving you the satisfaction of independence and a full stomach. 

Here are a few meals ranked from most to least practical and affordable for college students.

Coming in a strong first place is custard toast. 

This recipe went viral on TikTok early this year but it’s still one of the easiest, most affordable breakfast options that I’ve found to date. 

Custard toast requires ingredients that are (most likely) already in your fridge, and if you’re looking for a way to finish off some fruit before it expires, this is the treat for you. 

TikTok-er “Cooking with Ayeh” broke this trend down back in January.

1-2 large spoonfuls of Greek yogurt

Drizzle of maple syrup or honey 

Preheat your air fryer to 350 F.

Mix the egg and Greek yogurt together to create the custard and add maple syrup or honey to sweeten things up. 

Press the center of your bread with the back of a spoon and fill it with your custard mixture. 

Place your fruits and cinnamon (optional) on top and place your toast into the air fryer. 

Cook for up to five minutes or until golden. 

Chicken stir fry bowls have been part of my go-to meal roster since day one and it’s an easy way to get your proteins in. 

Frozen or fresh bell pepper and onion

Preheat your air fryer to 360 F and cook the chicken for 20 to 30 minutes.

Frozen veggies can be cooked in the microwave according to the packaging and fresh veggies can be cut up, seasoned to your liking and cooked in the air fryer. 

Cook the rice in the microwave according to the instructions on the package, add all ingredients and sauces of your choice to a bowl.

This dish was first made popular by Emily Mariko, whose aesthetically pleasing cooking videos took over everyone's TikTok feed. 

It is fairly simple for those living in a dorm or those sharing a kitchen with five other people. 

This is a low-stake meal that checks all the boxes.

If your salmon is not already cooked, this can easily be done in the air fryer. Season the salmon to taste and cook it in the air fryer for up to 10 minutes. 

When the salmon starts to flake, it’s ready. 

Flake the salmon on top of the rice. Add soy sauce, mayo and Sriracha on top and mix everything together. 

Grab your chopsticks, carefully wrap the rice mixture with the seaweed and enjoy the perfect salmon bowl bite. 

If you’re going to carb load, you’ve got to do it right. Another trend that hasn’t died is feta pasta. 

This dish is going to leave you with plenty of leftovers and no room for dessert but it will require you to use an oven in any cooking space available to you.

Box of pasta noodles of your choice 

Preheat your oven to 400 F and grab an oven-safe skillet or glass Pyrex. Place the feta block and tomatoes in the pan. Add seasonings to taste.

Drizzle olive oil on top and bake for 40 minutes or until the feta is turning golden brown and tomatoes are popping. 

While the feta bakes, cook the pasta noodles.

When the feta block comes out of the oven, dump your pasta into the skillet, mix and savor.

College doesn’t mean that cooking needs to be boring and tasteless. 

If there's an air fryer, there's a way.

Kayla Friedrich is an A&E editor. Follow her on Twitter: @friedrich_kayla

Michaela Friedrich is a senior from Patterson, California. She is entering her first semester as an arts & entertainment editor after working with the Bulletin as a staff writer for the last three years.

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