If you spend a lot of time in your kitchen or enjoy any time on social media, you've likely heard people raving about the benefits of cooking with your air fryer. If you're looking for something a little more adventurous than frozen veggies and precooked appetizers, check out some of the best air fryer recipes you can make.
Why You Should Try These Easy Air Fryer Recipes
- Fast. Make most of your favorite recipes in under 30 minutes.
- Easy. Prepare the recipes as usual and adjust the time and temperature for easy air fryer cooking.
- Delicious. No need to miss out on flavor. You'll love how everything tastes when it's made in your air fryer.
- Easy Cleanup. Check out this article for tips and tricks on how to clean your air fryer (Check out tip #6).
What Is The Best Food To Cook In The Air Fryer?
You will not believe how many different types of food you can cook in your air fryer. The days of using your air fryer to cook french fries and egg rolls may soon be a thing of the past once you discover how many delicious air fryer recipes there are.
Here are some of my favorite things to cook in my air fryer:
What Can Not Be Cooked In An Air Fryer?
Don't get me wrong, there is a lot of stuff that is just better and easier to make in a different appliance. That's why we love them so much! But the number of things that you CAN cook in your air fryer far outweigh the things that you can't cook in it.
What are some things that you might want to skip trying in your air fryer?
- Soup
- Large cuts of meat
- Dense frozen items
- Large quantities of batter
And really? You can even enjoy those things as well. You just have to carefully monitor the time and temperature you cook them at.
Can You Put Raw Meat In An Air Fryer?
You absolutely can and should put raw meat in the air fryer. How comfortable you are with cooking raw meat in your air fryer, and what cut of meat you're cooking is the real factor on how successful you can be.
Here are a few of my favorite types of meat you can cook from raw to perfection with the help of your air fryer:
The Best Air Fryer Recipes
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak + Video
Chicken Fried Steak is a traditional Southern dinner, but I've taken this classic dish and cooked it in my Air Fryer. I love having a comforting meal without all the extra calories from the deep fryer, and less of a mess (and grease smell) in my kitchen. Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak is about to become your new favorite week night dinner!
Char Siu Pork | Air Fryer + Oven Instructions
Make this amazing Cantonese Char Siu Pork recipe in your oven or air fryer! It's a traditional recipe made with my delicious homemade Char Siu sauce or an amazing ready-made sauce.
Air Fryer Asparagus | Perfect Asparagus In Your Air Fryer
Do you love asparagus but hate trying to find an easy way to cook it? With the help of your air fryer, make perfectly tender asparagus without the fuss every time! Air Fryer Asparagus may just be your new favorite low carb side dish!
Air Fryer Churros | How To Make Air Fryer Churros In Your Air Fryer
No more heating up the kitchen, filling your house with the smell of oil, and making a mess just because you're craving a sweet treat. Make these Air Fryer Churros for an easy and healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried churros.
Air Fryer Ravioli | Easy Toasted Ravioli In Your Air Fryer
This is an incredibly simple air fryer ravioli recipe that you will only need a few pieces of equipment and a few staple ingredients to make.
Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies | Easy Air Fried Chocolate Chip Cookies
Do you love cookies but hate heating up your whole kitchen just to cure that sweet tooth? These Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies are quick, easy, and incredibly delicious.
Air Fryer Brownies | How To Make Brownies In Your Air Fryer
There's nothing better than sinking your teeth into a perfectly cooked, chocolate-packed brownie. Make these super easy and delicious air fryer brownies for a sweet treat that won't heat up your kitchen.
Air Fryer Carrots Five Ways | Easy Air Fryer Carrot Recipes
Love the taste and versatility of carrots, but hate heating up your whole kitchen, or dirtying yet another pot to make a delicious side dish for your dinner? Here is a quick and easy way to make air fryer carrots. Choose one of these 5 variations your family is sure to love!
Chipotle Steak Tacos
These Chipotle Steak Tacos are simply taco perfection. Make these delicious steak tacos your whole family will love in your air fryer or in the oven.
Air Fryer Mushrooms | Keto Mushrooms In Your Air Fryer
Picky eaters rejoice! With this incredibly simple but utterly delicious Air Fryer Mushrooms recipe, you'll have a low carb side dish the whole family will love.
Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers | Keto Jalapeño Poppers
Picky eaters rejoice! With this incredibly simple but utterly delicious Air Fryer Mushrooms recipe, you'll have a low carb side dish the whole family will love.
Air Fryer Corn On The Cob | How To Make Corn In Your Air Fryer
Who likes to heat up their kitchen in the middle of the summer heat? No one, that's who. If you love to cook outdoors, the idea of cooking corn on your stovetop may off of the table. But don't give up on your favorite summer side dish. Make this Air Fryer Corn On the Cob for a delicious pairing to your favorite grilled protein!
Air Fryer Pizza | How To Make Pizza In Your Air Fryer
Who doesn't love pizza? Unfortunately heating up your kitchen and working with fresh dough can be a tricky task. Use my expert tips and tricks for making the perfect Air Fryer Pizza every time!
Air Fryer Scallops with Tomato Cream Sauce
Air fryer scallops are easy and delicious to make. Combine tomatoes, basil, cream, spinach, and scallops, and within a few minutes, you have an elegant dish that can make an ordinary dinner seem very special. Once you make air fryer scallops you may decide this is the only way to make them.
Air Fryer Zucchini | How To Make Zucchini In Your Air Fryer
Are you looking for the quickest and easiest way to make Zucchini? Air Fryer Zucchini is a fast and delicious way to make this garden favorite perfect every time!
Air Fryer Eggs | Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
If you've ever sat and watched eggs boil for what seems like forever, you're going to love how quick and easy these Air Fryer Eggs are! Make Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs in a flash with the help of your air fryer!
Air Fryer Cauliflower | Air Fry Cauliflower with Tahini
If you like roasted cauliflower, you'll probably like this Tahini-slathered version of Air Fryer Cauliflower. You can also use this as a base recipe for air fryer cauliflower!
Air Fried Lamb | Sichuan Cumin Lamb
Use your Air-Fryer to make this beautifully marinated Sichuan Cumin Lamb! It's rich in flavor and comes together in a very short amount of time. I love the combo of spicy and savory, with the wonderful tongue-tingle from the Sichuan peppers.
How To Cook Bacon in the Air Fryer | Easy Bacon In Air Fryer Tips and Tricks
Chicken Fried Steak is a traditional Southern dinner, but I've taken this classic dish and cooked it in my Air Fryer. I love having a comforting meal without all the extra calories from the deep fryer, and less of a mess (and grease smell) in my kitchen. Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak is about to become your new favorite weeknight dinner!
Keto Pizza Casserole | Easy Crustless Pizza
This keto pizza casserole is a quick and easy recipe to make in the air fryer. Ready to serve in 20 minutes, it's wonderfully flavorful. Serve it as an easy low carb dinner, or as a dip to share with friends for an easy appetizer. Gluten and egg free.
Bang Bang Shrimp | Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe
Sweet, spicy, and tangy Air Fryer Bang Bang shrimp recipe is fast, delicious, and serves as either a main course or an appetizer. Minimal prep is needed and this yummy recipe is made with just a handful of simple ingredients.
Air Fryer Biscuits | Cheese Biscuits Made In Your Air Fryer
Air Fryer Biscuits with Cheese are the perfect appetizer or vegetarian side dish. You'll love how easy these air fryer biscuits can be added to any meal!
Air Fryer Meatballs | Keto Taco Meatballs
These naturally low carb, gluten-free Air Fryer Meatballs are absolutely bursting with taco flavor. They're quick and easy to make since they're cooked in the air fryer. Easy, family-friendly, and cheap. Winning combination!
Air Fryer Turkish Chicken Kebab Tavuk Shish
These naturally low carb, gluten-free Air Fryer Meatballs are absolutely bursting with taco flavor. They're quick and easy to make since they're cooked in the air fryer. Easy, family-friendly, and cheap. Winning combination!
Fried Feta with Honey | Feta Psiti Recipe
Make your taste buds sing with this Air Fried Feta Psiti. Who doesn't love a delicious baked cheese? And one that comes together so quickly in your air fryer? Even better.
Beef Satay | Air Fryer Satay Beef Recipe
Air Fried Beef Satay is a super fast, very authentic recipe that requires very little hands-on time. Marinate the meat, walk away, cook for 10 minutes and eat. See how easy it to make beef satay in an oven or air fryer.
Pesto Chicken |Keto Basil Pesto Chicken
This low carb Basil Pesto Chicken recipe is a creamy, delicious and simple dish you can make in your air fryer or oven. Not only that, but it's low carb as well!
Air Fryer Broccoli | Sesame Ginger Broccoli Recipe + Video
Air Fryer Broccoli is a low carb side dish that has SO much Asian flavor. Sesame oil, miso, and chili garlic sauce will make this broccoli the best that you have ever eaten!
Foolproof Air Fryer Baked Potatoes | Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe
Have you ever made a baked potato in an air fryer? It's so quick and easy to make the perfect one every single time. These air fryer baked potatoes are wonderfully crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. You will never make baked potatoes any other way after you try these.
Toad In The Hole | Air Fryer Toad In A Hole Recipe
This Air Fryer Toad In The Hole recipe makes a delicious traditional English dish quickly and easily. These sausages baked into a delightful Yorkshire pudding-like batter make for a filling and comforting meal.
Tempero Baiano Brazilian Chicken | Air Fried Brazilian Chicken
This Air Fryer Toad In The Hole recipe makes a delicious traditional English dish quickly and easily. These sausages baked into a delightful Yorkshire pudding-like batter make for a filling and comforting meal.
Salmon Croquettes | Air Fryer Salmon Patties
These deliciously crunchy Salmon Croquettes will be your new favorite air fryer recipe! They're bursting with flavor and have the perfect crunch thanks to your air fryer.
Cheesy Potatoes | Easy Cheesy Potato Recipe
This easy cheesy potatoes recipe is a classic, but it's one of my favorites by far. Potatoes are so versatile, that it's a lot of fun to see how many different ways I can use them in a recipe. These potatoes au gratin can be cooked in the air fryer or baked in the oven.
Italian Stuffed Steak Rolls
These Italian Stuffed Steak Rolls are stuffed with green spinach, red peppers, gooey Mozzarella cheese and are made easily in your air fryer! It's one of those dishes that seems fancy and difficult but is actually a breeze to make.
Tandoori Chicken Recipe
Make this Tandoori Chicken recipe in your air fryer with just a yogurt-based marinade. It's a flavor-packed keto, low carb chicken recipe that is super easy to make and tastes like authentic tandoori chicken!
Spicy Crab Dip | Air Fryer Crab Dip Recipe
I can't wait for you to try this Spicy Crab Dip recipe. It's an easy recipe that is perfect as an appetizer, or even as a quick lunch idea. It's creamy, spicy, cheesy, and loaded with crab, so it's basically all the best types of foods combined into one amazing dip.
Elote Recipe | Mexican Corn In A Cup
Make your very own Mexican Corn Eloté right at home with minimal effort! It's sweet, savory and you'll want to eat up every bit of it. And thanks to your air fryer it's an absolute breeze to make!
Air Fryer Chicken Wings | Breaded Hot Wings Recipe
These breaded chicken wings give you all the wonderful flavor of an extra crispy chicken wing without any of the deep-frying!
Air Fryer Philly Cheesesteak
Make a delicious Philly Cheesesteak easily and quickly with the help of your air fryer! Once you've made it in the air fryer, you won't want to make it any other way.
Air Fryer Chile Rellenos
If this isn't the best air fryer chile rellenos recipe you've ever had--or for that matter the best chile rellenos sauce recipe you've ever had--I will eat two of these in penance. But that's not likely to happen. The best, easiest, tastiest air fryer chile rellenos you've never had.
Air Fryer Pork Chops | Perfect Air Fry Pork Chops
These juicy, flavorful Air Fryer Pork Chops use Porchetta seasonings to create a tasty fennel-spiced pork chop in just a few minutes. Ready to serve in less than 30 minutes and bursting with flavor.
Pecan Crusted Chicken | Low Carb Pecan Chicken Recipe
This Pecan Crusted Chicken recipe gives you all the delicious flavor of breaded chicken without the carbs. They're keto, crunchy, and absolutely irresistible!
Air Fried Phyllo Brie
Make the easiest and most delicious appetizer or snack you've ever made right in your Air Fryer! This Air Fried Phyllo Brie is melt-in-your-mouth perfect!
Goat Cheese Puffs
These Goat Cheese Puffs are the perfect little puff pastry bites you never knew you needed in life! They're a savory, sweet, and simply irresistible appetizer that's perfect for parties and holiday gatherings.
Maple Pecan Bars With Sea Salt
These Maple Pecan Bars are topped with Sea Salt and made in the Air Fryer. These bars will give you that pecan pie bite, but made in half the time it takes to roll out the crust for a traditional pie.
Low Carb Queso Fundido | Air Fryer Appetizer Recipe
If you're anything like me, you absolutely love appetizers, especially if they involve cheese. I'm sure many of you love cheese just as much as I do which is why you need to give this Low Queso Fundido recipe a try. If you like cheese, you will fall head over heels for this appetizer.
Keto Lasagna
If you're looking for a low carb Keto Lasagna, this recipe is going to make your day. And not only is it better for you, but this is actually delicious! I wanted to lick my plate it was so good.
Salade Niçoise | Air Fryer Recipe
Salade Niçoise is a salad of cooked vegetables with tuna, and when made right, is a hearty dinner salad. It's fresh, healthy, and full of flavor.
Air Fryer Montreal Steak Burgers
For a fantastic, juicy, and flavorful burger, look no further than these 20-minute Air Fryer Montreal Steak Burgers.
German Rouladen | Keto Air Fryer Recipe
Here's an easy German Rouladen recipe, but with a twist. Use your air fryer to get a crispy flank steak roll, with all of the flavors of a classic rouladen, but not the hours-long braise times.
Air Fryer Keto Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken
This air fryer Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is the trifecta of low carb culinary perfection: chicken, bacon and a delightful cheesy spinach filling! It's a great keto air fryer recipe for everyone.
Flank Steak with Zhoug | Low Carb Air Fryer Recipe
This air fryer Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is the trifecta of low carb culinary perfection: chicken, bacon, and a delightful cheesy spinach filling! It's a great keto air fryer recipe for everyone.
Air Fryer Kibbe | Easy Kibbe Recipe
The easiest way to explain the way I made this dish is to say that it's a Middle Eastern style meatloaf. It's delicious and packed with flavor!
Muhammara Recipe| Low Carb Roasted Pepper Dip
If it's one thing I could eat every day and never blink at the amount I've eaten, it's dip. I'm sure I can't be the only one that gets on a roll while eating dip and then realizes I've eaten the entire bowl. One of my favorite dips to make is this Lebanese Muhammara recipe. It's a delicious hot pepper dip that's bursting with flavor and, let me tell you, addicting as can be.
Savory Potato Patties | Air Fried Vegan Appetizer
If it's one thing I could eat every day and never blink at the amount I've eaten, it's dip. I'm sure I can't be the only one that gets on a roll while eating dip and then realizes I've eaten the entire bowl. One of my favorite dips to make is this Lebanese Muhammara recipe. It's a delicious hot pepper dip that's bursting with flavor and, let me tell you, addicting as can be.
Air Fryer Green Beans with Bacon | Green Beans and Bacon Recipe
I'm sure that as soon as you read that word "bacon" in this Air Fryer Green Beans recipe, you got just as excited as I did. Bacon is such a tasty ingredient to add to many recipes like these Air Fryer Green Beans with Bacon.
Keto Creamed Spinach | Air Fryer Side Dish Recipe
This Keto Creamed Spinach is one of my favorite ways to eat this leafy green. I especially like that I can use frozen spinach for this incredibly easy and delicious recipe.
Spiced Butternut Squash | Air Fryer Recipe
You have got to try this 15-minute Spiced Butternut Squash recipe with Chinese 5-spice powder. It's bursting with flavor, vegan and made in an air fryer.
Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding
If you want to try a pumpkin recipe that will leave you wanting more, you need to make this Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding! Step aside pumpkin spice lattes, this bread pudding is the new fall favorite!
Herb Roast Chicken | Air Fryer Herbed Roast Chicken
In about 30 minutes from start to finish you can have beautiful Herb Roast Chicken from your Air Fryer. It's full of flavor and is quick and easy, you will want to make this weekly.
Fish en Papillote | Air Fryer Parchment Fish
Fish en Papillote is just a fancy way of saying fish cooked in parchment paper. It's pretty popular, and that's because how easy it is to make, but really also because of how delicate, flakey, and perfectly it cooks up. Making it in the air fryer makes it even easier and quicker, and the fish turns out so perfect every time.
Air Fryer Keto Salmon Bok Choy Recipe
If you like salmon and Asian food, and you're doing keto, you're going to love this Air Fryer Salmon Bok Choy recipe. It's an entire dinner that can be cooked in your air fryer, and is done in about half an hour--and you will see why air fryer salmon is the way to go.
Tomato Mayonnaise Shrimp | Air Fryer Recipe
This shrimp is spicy and creamy and is really tasty. The sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and heat and marries with the shrimp really well.
Honey Mustard Pork Chops
These Honey Mustard Pork Chops turn out so juicy and flavorful in the Air Fryer! Make some crazy good pork chops in just over 10 minutes!
Brazilian Grilled Pineapple | Air Fryer Recipe
Want to amp up your grill game this year without grilling? This amazing 4-ingredient Brazilian Grilled Pineapple is made in your Air Fryer and is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Air Fryer Potatoes Anna Recipe
Ready to make something with potatoes in your air fryer other than Air Fried French Fries? This is an easy Potatoes Anna recipe that you can make in your air fryer. Four simple ingredients yield a tasty, elegant dish that is fit for company, but very simple to make.
Keto Scotch Eggs Recipe | Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
Love scotch eggs but hate all the extra fat that comes with frying them? My Keto Air Fried Scotch Eggs give you all the great flavor of traditional scotch eggs without all of extra grease and fat since they're made in your Air Fryer.
Air Fried Herb and Cheese Frittata
Eggs are good for any meal of the day in our house. This Air Fried Herb and Cheese Frittata is delicious and comes together so easily, you're going to love it and it's a great base recipe for any kind of air fried frittata.
Air Fried Tomatillo Salsa
Eggs are good for any meal of the day in our house. This Air Fried Herb and Cheese Frittata is delicious and comes together so easily, you're going to love it and it's a great base recipe for any kind of air fried frittata.
Shwarma Green Beans | A Quick & Simple Side Dish
Roasted Green Beans with Shawarma are a light and flavorful side dish that can be made right in your Air Fryer. They're ready for the table in just 15 minutes from start to finish!
Carne Asada Recipe | Air Fryer Carne Asada
Ever wonder what goes into an authentic Carne Asada recipe? Well I can promise you it's a lot more simple than you would think! Try this delicious Air Fryer Carne Asada for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Air Fried Lamb | Spicy Lamb Sirloin Steak | Tandoori Raan
Use your Air Fryer to make this flavorful Spicy Lamb Sirloin Steak in no time at all! This tastes a lot like a traditional dish called Tandoori Raan, which is lamb that is slow cooked with the most delectable spices.
Air Fryer Fennel Chicken
Fennel and chicken is a very popular combination in many South Indian Dishes, and this Air Fryer Fennel Chicken recipe is a great, fast, and healthy dinner that you're sure to love!
Low Carb Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens Thai Gai Yang
It's so easy to make Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens! This recipe features the beautiful flavorings of Thai Gai Yang and will be a recipe you'll want to make over and over again.
Beef Bulgogi Burgers | Air Fryer Bulgogi Burger Recipe
I love putting a fresh spin on traditional recipes, and I'm so glad I made these Air Fryer Bulgogi Burgers. They're absolutely amazing and a great alternative to Keto fast food. Doing them in the air fryer meant I didn't have to babysit them, and yet they turned out moist, flavorful, and delicious.
Air Fryer Southwestern Roasted Corn
Skip those boring side dishes on Mexican night, and make this Southwestern Roasted Corn instead. Quick Air Fryer Southwestern Roasted corn recipe is slightly sweet from the corn, tangy from the cheese, and spicy with the jalapeños.
Air Fryer Chili Cheese Toast
Make a rich, and indulgent snack with a kick when you make this Chili Cheese Toast in your Air Fryer. It's got just the right amount of crunch and the right amount of kick from the chili.
Air Fryer Eggless Farina Cake
Did you ever think you could make cream of wheat do this?? Crazy beautiful, absolutely delicious, vegetarian and stupid simple. Air Fryer Eggless Farina cake looks gorgeous and is moist and delicious.
Air Fryer Indian Potatoes Amchoor Potatoes
These Vegan Amchoor Potatoes recipe will rock your world with their combination of tart and spice. I grew up eating these tart and spicy potatoes--along with lots of oil. Use your Air Fryer to make these perfectly crispy, with very little oil, and in no time at all.
Air Fryer Korean Grilled Pork Dae Ji Bulgogi
Air fryer Korean Dae Ji Bulgogi or Pork Bulgogi is a wonderful way to get a savory, umami, spicy Korean grilled pork dish for an easy weeknight dinner. Wrap up the meat in lettuce leaves and enjoy a fabulous low carb keto dinner.
Bun Thit Nuong | Low Carb Bun Thit Nuong Recipe
Low Carb Bun Thit Nuong may not be something you've ever heard of, but you'll be so glad you found this recipe! It's a low carb version of a classic Vietnamese cold noodle dish with crispy Vietnamese grilled caramelized pork strips, cold rice noodles, fresh herbs, and crunchy peanuts. The traditional dish is heavy in carbs, so I decided to make a Keto version in my Air Fryer!
Air Fryer Ribs | Keto Chinese Style Spare Ribs
Air Fryer Ribs use black bean sauce, and a few other classic Chinese ingredients to give you finger-licking ribs that are just perfectly tender and chewy at the same time. Once they're marinated, they cook in under 10 minutes in your air fryer or convection oven.
Air Fryer Kofta Kabab Recipe Low Carb
Juicy, fat little kofta kababs are easy, family-friendly, and if you make up the mix ahead of time, dinner can be ready in 10 minutes in your air fryer or oven. Make restaurant-style Kofta Kabab at home with a homemade spice mix, and by using the meat of your choice.
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