Easy Things to Make in an Air Fryer
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Years ago (before our first air fryer cookbook wasn't even a twinkle in our eye), we were definitely wary of another kitchen gadget. Our kitchens are full enough as it is (with 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 complete list of all 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, INSANE, 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 crab stuffed mushrooms, our loaded zucchini skins, our spinach artichoke zucchini bites, or our bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers 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 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.
Get the Air Fryer Salmon recipe.
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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. If you take it out to fold it and there's still some runny egg on the bottom, just pop it back in the air fryer for another minute.
Get the Air Fryer Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper, and Goat Cheese Omelet recipe.
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Air Fryer Potatoes
The air fryer works some kind of magic on potatoes—they get extra crispy all over and stay perfectly soft on the inside. Toss them in just a little bit of oil so all of the seasonings stick to make these the most addicting potatoes ever.
Get the Air Fryer Potatoes recipe.
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Air Fryer Tandoori Turkey Breast
Keeping the bone in and skin on the turkey breast 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. 😍
Get the Air Fryer Tandoori Turkey Breast recipe.
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Air Fryer Everything Bagel Avocado Fries
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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.
Get the Air Fryer Pork Chops recipe.
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Air Fryer Berry Crisp
A fruit crisp is one of the best baking tricks in the book: They're easy to make, you can toss in whatever fruit you have in them, and when served with a scoop of good vanilla ice cream, they're a perfect way to end a meal. Now, you can make this delicious summer dessert without even turning the oven on!
Get the Air Fryer Berry Crisp recipe.
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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 (not to mention how quickly the air fryer can do it!). 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.
Get the Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe.
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Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp
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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. With the quick cook time, these stay perfectly juicy and basically beg for a melty slice of cheese. Load it up with your favorite toppings and feel like the burger master you are, without all the smoke in your face.
Get the Air Fryer Cheeseburger recipe.
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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.
Get the Air Fryer Tofu recipe.
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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!
Get the Air Fryer Doughnuts recipe.
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Air Fryer Banana Blueberry Muffins
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Air Fryer Fried Brown Rice
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Air Fryer Moroccan-Spiced Carrots
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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, you'll want to make it with or without the tostones. Keep it in your back pocket when you need a quick dip for veggies or chips.
Get the Air Fryer Tostones with Creamy Mojo Dipping Sauce recipe.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash
Smoked paprika and dill make these supercharged 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.
Get the Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash recipe.
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Air Fryer Crunchy Chili-Spiced Chickpeas
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Air Fryer Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms
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Party in an Air Fryer: 75+ Air Fryer Recipes from the Editors at Delish
This best-selling 160-page spiral-bound guide includes photos for every recipe and it lies flat to make it that much easier for you to prepare crispy, crunchy food—without the oil! You'll find guilt-free recipes for everything from onion rings and mozzarella sticks to roasted vegetables and juicy chicken, plus pro tips for using your air fryer and genius hacks for making your favorite recipes even better.
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Air Fryer Mushrooms and Onions
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Air Fryer Primavera Roasted Vegetables
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Air Fryer Sweet Plantains
For this recipe, you want to use super-ripe, almost blackened plantains (don't fear the dark bruised-looking peel). They're naturally extra sweet and caramelize beautifully in the air fryer.
Get the Air Fryer Sweet Plantains recipe.
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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.
Get the Air Fryer Potstickers recipe.
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Air Fryer Bang Bang Broccolini
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. For an over-the-top addition, drizzle with a little mayo too (trust us!).
Get the Air Fryer Bang Bang Broccolini recipe.
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Air Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits
A combo of pumpkin and buttermilk keeps these air fryer biscuits extremely tender. For the ultimate grab-n-go breakfast, split 'em, spread with butter, and drizzle with honey. Wrap them in foil and toss in your purse or backpack—they're perfect for dunking in that PSL (pumpkin spice latte) en route to work.
Get the Air Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits recipe.
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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. Play around with different cheeses: We use cheddar here, but Monterey Jack would be super melty and amazing too.
Get the Air Fryer Broccoli Ranch Tots recipe.
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Air Fryer Tahini Black Bean Fritters
Source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/g4711/air-fryer-recipes/
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