You Won’t Believe Everything You Can Make In Your Air Fryer
Our kitchens are filled to the brim with appliances (slow cookers, waffle irons, stand mixers…), so anything new has to be great. Turns out, the air fryer is TOTALLY worth it. Our top reasons why: We love deep-fried foods (who doesn’t?!), but we are not about all the oil, mess, and cleanup involved. The air fryer solves all of that, in less than half the time. It turns out the crispiest, crunchiest foods with juiciness still locked in, thanks to hot air convection cooking. Check out this list of all 100+ of our favorite air fryer recipes to see how versatile it truly can be—and if you don't have one yet, consider this your sign to take the plunge!
What’s really wild is how often we use ours. It’s become our go-to for everything from breakfast to dessert, and has even edged out our toaster as our on-counter appliance of choice. Speaking of toast, you can make almost every one of your regular breakfasts in your air fryer. We’re talking omelets, muffins, avocado toast, sausage, bacon, pancakes… We know, WILD, right?
It’s just as good at helping you make delicious lunches and dinners too. If you’ve got a main dish you want to spend more hands-on time with, pop your sides in the air fryer and let it do all the work. Veggies like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms & onions, and cauliflower all turn out incredible in the air fryer. You can also make your main dish IN the air fryer. It works magic with proteins like tofu, chicken drumsticks, meatballs, pork chops, fried chicken… even steak.
Need a last-minute appetizer? Stick with your favorites, but make them in your air fryer. Check out our air fryer stuffed Tuscan mushrooms, our loaded zucchini skins, or our air fryer everything bagel avocado fries for ideas—your air fryer can make them in half their usual time.
And we can’t forget dessert. The air fryer can turn out some really killer options, like a berry crisp, vegan zucchini chocolate cake (so moist!), apple pie “baked” apples, or GF peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. Also should be noted, the air fryer is great for reheating things, especially desserts. Have some leftover pie, and don’t want to turn on your oven to warm it up? Want to serve a warm brownie with your ice cream? Have a baked good that needs livening up? Pop them in your air fryer briefly and you’ll never guess they’re not fresh out of the oven.
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Air Fryer Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Skewers
Dripping with a buttery sauce made from fresh summer herbs, nutty Parmesan, and punchy garlic, these flavorful little skewers are made in the air fryer so they’re super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. And best of all, they’re ready in just 30 minutes—no grill required.
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Air Fryer Potatoes
We prefer for our potatoes to be seasoned well, extra crispy on the outside, and perfectly soft on the inside. Our secret to nailing them every time? The air fryer. Herby and extra crispy, these potatoes are ready in half the time—no waiting for the oven to preheat!
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Air Fryer French Fries
Want to know the secret to super-crispy French fries? It's air frying! Forget about oil temperature, soaking, and all the other steps associated with the perfect deep-fried French fry. This air-fried version is way better tasting and healthier than anything you’d get in a restaurant too.
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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
The fact that crispy golden chicken can be achieved without the use of any oil whatsoever is amazing. There's no need to turn on your oven or make a whole oily mess on your stovetop: This chicken Parm tastes every bit as good as the traditional version with much less effort to get there.
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Air Fryer Cauliflower Tacos
To get extra crispy "fried" cauliflower, you gotta use your air fryer. This recipe is basically the vegan version of our favorite fish tacos. The finishing touch? A quick and easy pickled slaw for a bite of freshness and a spicy mayo for a touch of heat.
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Air Fryer Beef & Broccoli
This classic Chinese-American dish features tender strips of beef, perfectly cooked broccoli florets, and a savory-sweet sauce. Bonus: since it only takes 30 minutes, it might be even faster than takeout!
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S'mores
Whether you keep it to the original 3 ingredients or experiment with fun toppings like caramel or sliced fruit, s'mores are the one simple dessert that never disappoints. Read on for how to make it perfectly, right at home in your air fryer or over a fire for your next summer camping adventure.
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Air Fryer Salmon
For the fastest seafood dinner ever, turn to your air fryer. This salmon cooks in just 10 minutes and comes out perfectly tender and flaky on the inside with an amazing top crust. The sweet mustard topping takes this over the top, but feel free to swap for your favorite marinade too.
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Air Fryer Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are the best because you get all the deliciousness of crab without all of the tedious, messy work of pulling meat from the shells. Since you're already skipping that mess, go even further and skip the pan fry too. In your air fryer, you can get that perfect crispy texture without oil-logged cakes.
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Air Fryer Fried Brown Rice
The best thing about fried rice is that it works better with day-old grains...BUT we found this air fryer recipe works just as well with packaged cooked brown rice. Great news, cheaters!
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Fried chicken wings are delicious, but they make a big mess. These air fryer wings are super easy, and they're just as crunchy as the deep-fried kind. We're hooked!
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Air Fryer Hot Pockets
Love Hot Pockets, but can't stomach shelling out $$$ for a box every time a craving hits? This easy crescent dough recipe is for you!
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Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli
We are obsessed with ravioli, but the four pieces you get as a serving is not filling enough. Breaded and "fried" in your air fryer, it is so much more fun to eat ravioli with your hands as an app. Make sure to serve it with lots of marinara for dipping!
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Air Fryer Pork Chops
Most of the time, we don't get very excited over pork chops. Often overdone, they come out dry, sad, and flavorless. Cooking them in an air fryer changes all that. Due to the intense heat circulation that happens, the outside crisps slightly while the inside stays nice and juicy.
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Air Fryer Orange Chicken
Typically deep- or pan-fried in oil, the option to air fry orange chicken instead saves a ton of calories and fat. Of course, this dish is perfect over rice or whole grains, but if you are looking for a low-carb side, serve this over simple air fried vegetables, letting them soak up the extra sauce.
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Air Fryer GF Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
You won't believe these little cookies only have six ingredients, not including a pinch of salt (most of which you probably already have on hand!). We made 'em mini for snacking and easier packing in lunch boxes. 😊
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Air Fryer Drumsticks
This dish is loosely inspired by two Chinese dishes: fragrant and umami-filled Cantonese soy sauce chicken and a dish that was popular in 80’s and 90’s, Coca Cola wings. Here, you'll get thechicken slightly crispy and perfectly tender in the air fryer, then use the reserved marinade to make a sticky, sweetish sauce. Yum!
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Air Fryer Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper, and Goat Cheese Omelet
This veggie-packed omelet really highlights what an air fryer can do. Customize the fillings just like your very own at-home omelet bar. Hot tip: This omelet will look set on top before it’s fully cooked—pop it back in the air fryer for another minute if you need.
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Air Fryer Korean-Inspired Pork Tenderloin Lettuce Wraps
Pork tenderloin is the perfect vehicle for the spicy sweet sauce in these lettuce wraps. They’re fun to eat like lettuce tacos, but you could also just transform the whole thing into a rice or grain-based bowl too.
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Air Fryer Primavera Roasted Vegetables
This summery side pairs perfectly with grilled seafood or chicken, but it’s also great simply tossed with pasta, an extra drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
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Air Fryer Tofu
To get crispy tofu you'd typically need to heat up a bunch of oil, worrying about over cooking or a messy cleanup. But, the air fryer makes getting perfect golden brown tofu a cinch.
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Air Fryer Everything Bagel Avocado Fries
Meet the love child of two iconic breakfasts: toasted everything bagel with cream cheese and savory avocado toast. Their superpowers combine in these irresistible avocado fries, which rely on the magical air fryer for their crisp texture, rather than deep frying.
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Air Fryer Miso-Glazed Scallops
A riff on Nobu’s famous miso-glazed cod, these scallops are our new date night go-to. There’s something about them that feels kinda fancy, but they’re so easy to make (and so hard to screw up) that they're the perfect thing to serve when we’re in the mood to impress. Serve with rice and some simply sautéed spinach.
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Air Fryer Tahini Black Bean Fritters
Enjoy these crispy (thanks air fryer!) bean cakes on their own, or sandwich them between slider buns with all your favorite burger fixin’s for a really irresistible veggie burger.
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Air Fryer Eggplant Parm
This hands-off eggplant Parm hits all the notes of our favorite fried (or baked!) versions, minus all the deep frying. Hot tip: check the label of your marinara sauce—lots are loaded with sugar. Avoid those and choose one with the fewest ingredients, or make your own (it's easier than you'd think).
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Air Fryer Fish Tacos With Avocado Salsa
Coating flaky cod in taco seasoning, then air frying creates a crispy, crazy flavorful skin that tastes nearly as good as fried fish (without tons of oil or breading). Pair it with some jalapeños, red cabbage, cheese, and a simple avocado salsa (helps with all that spice!) for the quickest taco night ever.
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Air Fryer Poached Egg Avocado Smash Toast
This avocado toast has it all, from creamy avocado to protein-packed eggs and bursts of sweet tomatoes. Pro tip: You’re going to want to eat this one with a knife and fork (and maybe a mimosa!).
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Air Fryer Meatloaf
Your air fryer can turn out pretty much anything, including a great meatloaf. This one's pretty standard: You'll combine a pound of ground beef (or turkey, if that's what you prefer) with bread crumbs, onion, bell pepper, egg, and ketchup for a tender, weeknight meatloaf the whole family will love.
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Air Fryer Tempura-Inspired Green Beans
We set out to make crispy delicious tempura green beans minus the deep frying. Our solve? Panko bread crumbs, which give the benefit of tempura's delicious crunch, without the need for a pot of hot, spattering oil or a classic tempura batter (since wet batters don't do well in the air fryer).
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Air Fryer Loaded Zucchini Skins
These loaded zucchini skins are a fresh twist on potato skins. They're stuffed with cheddar, tomato, and avocado for intense flavor you're gonna love.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash
Smoked paprika and dill make these supercharged sweet potatoes a savory breakfast-lover’s dream. Change up the spices depending on what’s in the pantry (chili powder would be nice!). This is a pretty powerful breakfast as is, but for extra oomph, add a dollop of Greek yogurt or a poached egg on top.
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Air Fryer Berry Crisp
A fruit crisp is one of the best baking tricks in the book: you can toss in whatever fruit you have, and when served with a scoop of good vanilla ice cream, they're a perfect way to end a meal (especially, like here, when you don't even have to turn the oven on).
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Air Fryer Cacio E Pepe Spaghetti Squash
This dish is a great hands-off way to prep spaghetti squash. Toss it with Parm and lots of pepper like we did in this cacio e pepe-inspired version, or go with your favorite marinara or pesto.
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Air Fryer Cheeseburger
When we went on the quest to make the world's best burger, we really wish we would have tested out our air fryer version then. Load these up with your favorite toppings and feel like the burger master you are, without all the smoke in your face.
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Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp
This recipe is a flavor explosion thanks to a slightly spicy lemon-garlic marinade that infuses each bite with flavor. The quick-cooking shrimp (especially in your air fryer) are ideal served with cocktails or to begin a dinner party.
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Air Fryer Cookies
If you've ever wanted to bake just one or two chocolate chip cookies but didn't want to turn on your oven, these air fryer cookies are your solution. It's easy to satisfy your craving—STAT—without overheating your kitchen or making a big mess.
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Air Fryer Hot Dogs
We live for a good summer barbecue around here, but sometimes turning on the grill isn't worth it. We've all made the mistake of boiling a hot dog, but the instant regret? Let's not ever do that again. Instead, make your dogs in your air fryer!
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Air Fryer Donuts
If you've ever had a baked doughnut, brace yourself: These are SO much better. Thanks to the yeasted dough, these taste like freshly fried classic glazed donuts. They are light and airy, but without the extra oil!
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Air Fryer Banana Blueberry Muffins
Packed with blueberries, bananas, and banana chips (HELLO!), consider these your new go-to blueberry muffin. Change them up depending on which berries you have in the freezer—cranberries are so fun for the holidays!
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Air Fryer Moroccan-Spiced Carrots
A combo of spices adds a riot of flavor to those carrots that may or may not have been sitting in the crisper for too long. Serve alongside anything grilled, like our grilled tofu or grilled pork tenderloin.
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Air Fryer Tostones with Creamy Mojo Dipping Sauce
Though they’re typically twice fried, these tostones are as crispy as the classic version with a fraction of the fat—and there's no scary pot full of hot oil! The mojo-inspired sauce is so good and easy, too, soeep it in your back pocket when you need a quick dip.
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Air Fryer Crunchy Chili-Spiced Chickpeas
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these snackable chickpeas are delicious as a crunchy topper for salads, creamy soups, or grain bowls. You can also toss them with hot popcorn for a protein-packed movie snack.
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Air Fryer Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms
These poppable snacks harness umami to the power of three. Savory mushrooms, sweet and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and nutty Parmesan combine for irresistible bites you’ll be craving long after they’re gone (so make extra!).
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Air Fryer Potstickers
We here at Delish love dumplings of all kinds, but making them completely from scratch can be a lot. If you want something that’s a little less work intensive (and you love using your air fryer), this recipe is all yours.
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Air Fryer Tandoori Turkey Breast
Keeping the bone in and skin on the turkey here helps to seal in moisture so the outside doesn’t dry out from the intense air fryer heat. Instead you get crispy skin and a super moist, tandoori-spiced turkey breast. 😍
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Air Fryer Mushrooms & Onions
Transform this side into a meal by serving it alongside or on top of your favorite air-fried proteins, like our air-fried chicken breast or salmon. You could also serve it as a pizza topping or over grains with crisp vegetables, like sliced cucumbers and your favorite legume.
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Air Fryer Sweet Plantains
For this recipe, you want to use super-ripe, almost blackened sweet plantains (don’t fear the dark bruised-looking peel). They’re naturally extra sweet and caramelize beautifully in the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Bang Bang Broccolini
With less bitterness than broccoli rabe and a bit more texture than broccoli, broccolini is ideal for pairing with spicy ingredients. Bang bang sauce already has a kick to it, but if you really like the heat, bump up the amount of Sriracha or add an extra drizzle before serving.
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Air Fryer Broccoli Ranch Tots
The simplest ingredients come together for an irresistible snack you're sure to be making on repeat. Even broccoli haters will love them!Play around with different cheeses: We use cheddar here, but Monterey Jack would be super melty and amazing too.
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Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Think the crispiest chicken sandwich is only available at the drive-thru? Think again! We can’t believe how golden and juicy these cutlets turn out in the air fryer. They’re great in sandwich form but would be just as good on top of a salad or sliced over rice.
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Returning these chicken wings to the air fryer for a second time sets the glaze to finger-licking stickiness (a GREAT thing in our book). Already have a favorite brand of BBQ sauce? Use 1 cup of that instead of our homemade version.
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Air Fryer Cilantro-Lime Cornish Hen
If you’ve never tried cooking a cornish hen before, this is a great place to start. They’re really just little chickens, and they happen to fit perfectly even in petite air fryers. Serve this tangy, garlicky version over rice.
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Air Fryer Green Beans
These green beans come with a treat: 8 cloves of creamy, buttery garlic that get air-fried alongside the green beans for bites of roasted garlic that don’t involve turning on your oven. Eat them alongside the beans or smear them alongside butter and flaky sea salt on a slice of toasted sourdough bread. 😋
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Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Meatballs
These easy chicken meatballs are snack-size for a reason: Once you pop, you won’t be able to stop. They're also just as good tucked inside a taco or smashed on a toasted slider bun.
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Air Fryer Chimichanga
Chimichangas are essentially fried burritos, which, don't get us wrong, we absolutely LOVE—but sometimes we're not all about the excess oil or messy deep frying. Make these in the air fryer instead for an exceptionally crispy burrito, with half the effort!
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Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf
These little meatloaves are exactly what we want to eat when we’re homesick, even if we never had meatloaf growing up. Maybe it’s the ketchup. Maybe it’s the brown sugar. Maybe it’s the tantalizing scent of a cozy meal made extra easy in our air fryer!
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Air Fryer Ravioli
Crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, these little ravioli are like a slightly more sophisticated mozzarella sticks. Make 'em for snack night, game night, or any night you need a lift.
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Air Fryer Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
For crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside meatballs, turn to the air fryer. It will replicate the crust you get when you pan fry—without any oil. Another bonus: You aren't required to stand near a splattering stove to turn the meatballs every couple of minutes. Win win!
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Air Fryer Scallops
Who said you need a special occasion to eat scallops? Not us. These air-fried scallops are the perfect way to get a crispy fried treat anytime, without any hot oil hassle. Don’t forget the remoulade!
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Air Fryer Steak Bites
Meat lovers alert! Your favorite steak dinner is now the ultimate party food. Air-fried to juicy perfection and tossed in warm garlic butter, these irresistible steak bites are sure to be the star of your next get-togetherfre.
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Air Fryer Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Birthday Cake
This chocolate cake has a lot of secrets: Zucchini keeps it super moist, instant espresso powder makes the chocolate taste more chocolatey, and apple cider vinegar helps add lift. You won't believe it's vegan!
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Air Fryer Apple Pie Baked Apples
Individual apple pies complete with a lattice crust? Sign us up! Serve with caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Air Fryer Turkey Breakfast Sausage
You’re gonna flip over the flavor of these homemade sausage patties. They’re just as delicious as the classic pork version but made with leaner ground turkey (and in your air fryer= less oil!). Serve these alongside some air fryer pancakes or French toast sticks for the easiest breakfast ever.
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Air Fryer Tex-Mex Breakfast Bombs
To make these portable breakfast pockets even faster, you can scramble the eggs on the stovetop. Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium, pour egg mixture into the skillet, and cook, stirring often, until the eggs are scrambled to your liking, then roll 'em up in your pizza dough, then air fry.
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Air Fryer Blackened Tilapia with Mango Salsa
This blackened tilapia gets a hint of crunch from the cornmeal in the blackened seasoning. The mix is easy enough to mix ahead of time, so go ahead and make a big batch so it's ready whenever you want to make this easy weeknight seafood dinner.
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Air Fryer Kale and Feta Hand Pies
Heart-healthy olive oil gets brushed between layers of flaky phyllo dough that gets wrapped around spinach and feta for a spanakopita-inspired snack you can make in less than 10 minutes in your air fryer.
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Air Fryer Oat Pancakes
These gluten-free oat pancakes are the best hands-free way to make breakfast. Don't have oat flour? No worries—simply process whole oats in a blender or food processor until finely ground.
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Air Fryer Acorn Squash With Black Beans, Corn, & Cheese
You can eat these Tex-Mex-inspired stuffed squash alongside grilled steak or chicken, but they make a pretty nice vegetarian main too. To make ‘em a meal, add some sliced avocado and a dollop of sour cream.
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Air Fryer Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast
Spinach & artichoke dip is one of our all-time faves. We love it so much, we stuffed it inside boneless skinless chicken breasts for crazy-tasty results. Bonus: that creamy, cheesy filling keeps the super lean chicken moist and tender, even in the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Roasted Butternut Squash & Kale Salad with Balsamic-Maple Dressing
This butternut squash and kale-packed salad makes a beautiful side dish, but top it with rotisserie chicken, shrimp, or a fried egg to make it a meal! Because kale is so sturdy, it’s great made ahead (we've eaten it on day 3 and it was still divine).
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Air Fryer Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms really shine in the air fryer. Excess moisture gets wicked away so the mushrooms stay meaty and perfect for filling with our favorite Caprese-inspired combo of tomatoes and cheese.
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Air Fryer Coconut Macaroons
These are the perfect bite-size treat for a bridal shower, baby celebration, or Sunday afternoon tea. For a pink, raspberry version, smash 1/4 cup fresh raspberries into the foamy egg white mixture with a fork and then toss in the coconut.
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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Although boiling a pot of water is easy, just tossing as many eggs as you want in an air fryer might be even easier. Simply cook the eggs to your desired doneness then shock them in an ice bath, and you will have perfectly hard-boiled (ok, air-fried) eggs!
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Air Fryer Hash Browns
We've got a soft spot for those golden brown pucks of potatoes fast food places serve in the morning. With these hash browns we aimed to replicate this same phenomenon, only we lightened it up a bit by using the air fryer and a LOT less oil.
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Air Fryer Cinnamon Crunch Granola
This granola has cinnamon toast crunch vibes, and we can’t get enough of it. It’s chock-full of pecans, pumpkin seeds, and coconut, but you can play around with whatever nuts and seeds you have on hand (just keep the dry ingredients at 3 1/4 total cups).
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Air Fryer Okra
This recipe is delicious, crispy, and healthy, thanks to your air fryer. You'll toss the long, slender green pods with a Cajun-spiced cornstarch coating, which allows oil to adhere to the okra and makes each bite deliciously crunchy. We bet you'll be making batch after batch.
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Air Fryer Egg Rolls
Since this recipe includes the not-so-traditional act of air frying, we figured we'd keep the filling classic with carrots, celery, cabbage and crispy pork. However, any multitude of fillings could work (and we recommend you experiment)!
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Air Fryer Corn On The Cob
Elote, or Mexican street corn—relies on cotija to keep the toppings in place. Here, we've swapped in Greek yogurt (and feta, oregano, red onion, and basil) for a Greek-inspired version you're going to love.
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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
This shrimp is totally crispy, and the spicy mayo goes perfectly with the sweet coconut. Match made in heaven!
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Air Fryer Steak
A perfectly pan-fried steak can seem like a daunting task. Getting the golden, crusty sear on the outside and trying not to overcook your steak can be difficult. What if we told you that your air fryer can take all of that stress away? 😍
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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
This cauliflower is perfect when you have Buffalo wings on the brain, but need to eat more vegetables. All the Buffalo flavor you love coat these florets, which are then air-fried to perfection. It all comes together when you dip one into our perfectly creamy blue cheese dressing (but feel free to go with ranch dressing if you prefer!).
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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Crispy chicken tenders without the deep fryer? YES! These air fryer chicken tenders only need 10 minutes to get golden and crispy. The honey mustard dipping sauce can be stirred together during that time to make this a fast and weeknight-friendly meal.
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Air Fryer Falafel
Get your air fryer ready and put the oil away! This falafel is beyond easy to make and most of time is simply spent on working in batches (the worst, we know, but worth it) in the air fryer. Well spiced and tender, this is our favorite way to make falafel.
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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Crispy, tender Brussels are possible in only 18 minutes thanks to your air fryer. The quick dressing makes them a little more vibrant and brightens the veggie up—skip or replace the honey with agave or maple if you don't eat it.
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Air Fryer Beef Empanadas
This filling is loosely based on a very traditional Mexican (top-secret!) recipe. It’s delicious as is, but feel free to switch up the filling if you like. Once you've got the pastry down, you can pretty much stuff them with anything!
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Antipasto Egg Rolls
To cut down on oil, make these egg rolls in your air fryer. If you're not totally against a little oil, you can brush some on before cooking to make your egg rolls come out a little cracklier. Note: most air fryer baskets won't be able to hold a ton of egg rolls, so prepare to work in batches.
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Air Fryer Broccoli
Skip the oven and use your air fryer for perfectly crisp and tender broccoli. You can get away with minimal oil, but still have it taste delicious. After a mere 10 minutes in the air fryer, you'll have an easy side ready to go!
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Air Fryer Tater Tots
The air fryer works some kind of magic on these tater tots. It gets them extra crispy and the homemade, shaggy look makes them better than any fast food chain could produce. The best part? These are completely gluten and fat free!
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Air Fryer Brownies
Yes, you could wait for your brownie to cool before slicing it into squares. But what you really want to do is load it up with ice cream and dig in while it's still warm. 😉
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Air Fryer Squash
We love the air fryer for most everything, but especially for breaded veggies. The summer squash (green or yellow works!) gets just as crispy as if it was deep fried, and even more so than baking. It's a great side dish for dipping in marinara.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Avocado
You can't say no to anything wrapped in bacon. These low-carb "fries" turn a regular slice of avocado into something extraordinary. We're in love.
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Air Fryer Buttermilk Onion Rings
Cornstarch and seltzer combine with buttermilk to keep the batter light, while the fine cornmeal and paprika give each bite a little more crunch and flavor that go nicely with red meat. Dip them in some mayo (Kewpie is highly recommended) and ketchup, and get ready for the freshest onion rings you've ever tasted.
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Air Fryer Cauliflower
Cauliflower, when broken up into florets, kind of already resembles popcorn (you can't unsee it!), so we decided to lean into that with this recipe. We added turmeric and clarified butter (or ghee) to get the iconic look and taste of buttered popcorn. Try swapping in coconut oil to make it dairy-free too.
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Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Taquitos
A taquito is essentially a rolled taco with many of the topping like guacamole and sour cream on the outside. They are traditionally shallow fried to get that beautifully crisp exterior, but version is baked with an option to make them in the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn
This side is perfect for any cookout staple—try it with barbecue chicken or grilled steak—or, at a party, you could set up all of the toppings (adding a few wildcards, like scallions, crumbled bacon and sriracha) and create a Build Your Own Elote Bar. 😱
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Air Fryer Pizza
Making great homemade pizza can be hard, or so we thought. Turns out, we just hadn't tried making it in an air fryer yet! This super simple recipe yields some of the best pizza to ever come out of our kitchen.
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Air Fryer Bloomin' Onion
We've already made a baked bloomin' onion, but we couldn't resist trying it out in the air fryer. Even after skipping the deep fry, this monster still comes out as tasty as ever. It's SO crispy and the best as a pull-apart shared appetizer.
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Air Fryer Fish
We love the classic fish and chip combo and normally turn to our favorite beer-battered fish when the craving hits. When we don't want to pull out the big Dutch oven and fill it up with oil, though, this air fryer fish is every bit as crunchy and the fish stays perfectly flaky.
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Air Fryer Bang Bang Cauliflower
When we're looking for a spicy, flavorful side to brighten up our dinner, we turn to bang bang cauliflower. Not only is it quick and easy, but the dish is super adaptable. Not a fan of spice? Go easy on the sriracha and bump up the chili sauce.
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Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
We love a good classic roasted chicken, but it's not always practical for a weeknight dinner. This easy air fryer recipe takes most of the waiting out of roasting a chicken, with remarkably similar results. We found that even when we cooked our chicken well past 165°, it was still juicy and not at all dry.
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Air Fryer Fried Chicken
Imagine the best fried chicken you've ever had. Now imagine if it wasn't even fried. Crazy, right? Not with this easy air-fryer fried chicken recipe! The air fryer works some kind of magic on the chicken, and it crisps up into perfectly crunchy, juicy chicken. 😍
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Crispy Air Fryer Bacon
Faster than it takes to preheat the oven and perfect for small batches, the air fryer might make the crispiest bacon of all time without a crazy amount of grease—AND no time wasted standing over a hot skillet.
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