35 Best Air Fryer Recipes to Make Your Favorite Meals Healthier and Easier
And even more delicious!
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If you haven't bought an air fryer for your kitchen yet, what are you waiting for?! It's only the handiest, most versatile appliance around. (Aside from your slow cooker and your stand mixer, of course. No judgement if you have an obsession with kitchen products. 😂) But back to the air fryer—not only can this multi-purpose tool be used to make healthy dinner ideas that are also crispy and fried, but you can even use your air fryer to reheat pizza. It's no wonder this hero appliance has become so popular!
For those who've already jumped on board, check out this list of best air fryer recipes ahead. Whether you're looking for crave-worthy finger foods, easy weeknight dinners, healthy air fryer foods, or a new way to cook steak, there's no shortage of air fryer ideas here. Even Ree Drummond's daughter Alex put her Pioneer Woman air fryer to good use with her incredibly easy air fryer sweet potato fries. Ree, on the other hand, loves to make ooey gooey sandwiches with hers!
Along with all the potato recipes and sides you could ask for, this list also includes plenty of air fryer chicken recipes like chicken drumsticks, wings for game day and chicken parmesan. You can cook up bacon for breakfast alongside fresh doughnuts, whip up craveable snacks, and cook a whole pork tenderloin! So give these air fryer recipes a try, and your crispy cravings will officially be solved. All you need are some air fryer desserts to sweeten the deal. (Just be sure you know how to clean an air fryer when you're done!)
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken drumsticks cooked in the air fryer might just become your new weeknight hero. Serve them with whatever dipping sauces your crew loves and dinner is handled without much effort!
Get the Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks recipe.
Air Fryer Doughnuts
Biscuits turned into doughnuts? Yes, please. Grab a can of biscuits, pop them in the air fryer, and choose your glaze: maple, vanilla, or chocolate. And sprinkles, obviously, because why wouldn't you?
Get Ree's Air Fryer Doughnuts recipe.
Air Fryer Bacon
If you haven’t tried air fryer bacon yet, it's about time you did. It comes out perfectly crisp without splattering grease everywhere. Breakfast might never be the same. And cleanup is barely a thing!
Get the Air Fryer Bacon recipe.
Air Fryer Egg Rolls
These air fryer egg rolls are crispy, fresh-tasting, and way less greasy than your usual takeout. Dip them in sweet chili sauce and you've got a snack that feels special without being complicated.
Get the Air Fryer Egg Rolls recipe.
Air Fryer Snap Peas
Everything tastes better with a sprinkle of parmesan on it, right? These snap peas turn crispy and deliciously salty in the air fryer. They're great as a side, but also tasty enough to snack on right off the tray.
Get Ree's Air Fryer Snap Peas recipe.
Air Fryer Falafel
Falafel in the air fryer comes out fluffy, lightly crisp, and loaded with flavor. Perfect stuffed in a pita or piled on a platter, but whatever you do, don't skip that tahini yogurt sauce. It's the creamy partner these crispy bites deserve!
Get the Air Fryer Falafel recipe.
Air Fryer Hot Dog
Bet you never thought hot dogs could get even easier. The air fryer turns them perfectly crisp on the outside, juicy inside, and does it quicker than boiling water or firing up the grill. It might feel a little lazy, but no shame here—it's delicious!
Get the Air Fryer Hot Dog recipe.
Air Fryer Potatoes
Honestly, potatoes in the air fryer might spoil you for any other method. They come out fluffy in the middle and crispy at the edges, almost like you roasted them slowly in the oven. But nope, these beauties take barely any time at all.
Get the Air Fryer Potatoes recipe.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
If you're skeptical about wings made without oil splattering everywhere, just trust the air fryer. Wings get golden, crispy skin and tender meat without any frying fuss. Toss them in sauce or leave them as-is.
Get the Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe.
Air Fryer Ravioli
Fried ravioli usually sounds like something you order out, but making them at home is simpler than you'd think. With the air fryer, ravioli turns into perfectly crisp bites with melty cheese inside. Good luck eating just a few.
Get the Air Fryer Ravioli recipe.
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts might've been the veggie you pushed aside as a kid, but these air-fried sprouts could change your mind. Crispy edges and caramelized leaves turn this overlooked veggie into the best part of dinner!
Get the Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts recipe.
Air Fryer Taquitos
Meet your new favorite game day (or everyday snack)! The crispy rolled tacos are filled with shredded beef and perfect for dipping in salsa or guacamole.
Get the Air Fryer Taquitos recipe.
Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
A homemade rub of brown sugar, thyme, paprika, and garlic powder will give this juicy pork tenderloin a flavorful crust you'll love. But making it in an air fryer is even easier—the whole thing comes together in just 30 minutes!
Get the Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin recipe.
Air Fryer Parmesan Steak Fries
What’s one way to make fries better? Cover them in parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning! These crispy wedges will be the ultimate side for steak. You'll want to try the optional balsamic ketchup for dipping, too.
Air Fryer Salmon
It only takes ten minutes to whip up this quick salmon recipe. The result is a flaky, simple, flavorful fish that you can serve with salad or a side of fluffy rice.
Get the Air Fryer Salmon recipe.
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Don't be fooled by the name! These "baked" potatoes are actually air fried, which is a quick and easy method that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Get the Air Fryer Baked Potatoes recipe.
Air Fryer Asparagus
Asparagus are already a quick-cooking veggie but make them in an air fryer with crispy panko breadcrumbs and they become an irresistible side dish the whole family will love.
Get the Air Fryer Asparagus recipe.
Air Fryer Onion Rings
Yum, onion rings! This crunchy fried finger food is often made in a pot of bubbling oil, but you can also make them in an air fryer for easier cleanup.
Get the Air Fryer Onion Rings recipe.
Air Fryer Fried Pickles
Anyone who loves pickles will go crazy for this zippy snack. It’s crispy, tangy, and perfect for munching on while you watch the game.
Get the Air Fryer Fried Pickles recipe.
Air Fryer Green Beans
Achieving that perfect crunch with green beans is nearly impossible on the stovetop. Lucky for us, the circulating heat of the air fryer helps cook them through while maintaining a nice bite.
Get the Air Fryer Green Beans recipe.
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