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53 results for “air fryer”

Air-fried Brussels sprouts with crisp bacon bits in a serving bowl

Holiday and Seasonal

Air Fryer Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Halved Brussels sprouts roast in a single layer with chopped bacon until the edges char and the centers soften. A quick maple vinegar finish makes them holiday-ready.

33 min · Easy

Split baked russet potatoes with fluffy centers, butter, sour cream, cheddar, and chives

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Russet potatoes bake in the air fryer until the skins are crisp and the centers are fluffy. Butter, sour cream, and cheddar finish them at the table.

50 min · Easy

Golden blooming onion with crisp seasoned petals on a plate beside a small bowl of dipping sauce

Air Fryer Blooming Onion

A whole sweet onion opens into petals, takes a seasoned crumb coat, and crisps in the air fryer. You get the steakhouse appetizer without a deep pot of oil.

38 min · Medium

Crisp breaded pork cutlets with lemon wedges and parsley

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Breaded Pork Cutlets

Thin pork cutlets are breaded and air-fried at 400°F until the crust is crisp and the center is 145°F, then finished with lemon.

27 min · Easy

Buffalo cauliflower florets with a reddish sauce.

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Cauliflower florets get a thin cornstarch coating, air fry until the edges brown, then toss in buffalo sauce. The coating has to be dry before the sauce or the florets steam.

26 min · Easy

Sliced air-fried Cajun chicken breasts on a plate

Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Breasts

Chicken breasts get a bold Cajun rub and cook in a single layer until juicy with a lightly crisp exterior. Slice them for bowls, salads, or a simple plate with vegetables.

28 min · Easy

Cajun-spiced cod fillets with lemon wedges on a white plate

Air Fryer Cajun Cod

Cod fillets take a dry Cajun rub and cook in about twelve minutes in the air fryer. Serve with lemon and a simple side for a light high-protein dinner.

20 min · Easy

Sliced air-fried chicken katsu with a crisp panko crust and a small dish of brown sauce

Air Fryer Chicken Katsu

Pounded chicken cutlets are breaded with panko and cooked in the air fryer until the crust is crisp and the center reaches 165°F. A quick ketchup-soy sauce is spooned on at the table.

31 min · Medium

Golden air fryer chicken nuggets on a plate with a small bowl of dipping sauce

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Chicken breast pieces coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and air-fried until the center reaches 165°F. No pot of oil.

27 min · Easy

Breaded chicken tenders in an air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Chicken strips take an egg and seasoned breadcrumb coating, then air fry until the crust is brown and the center hits 165°F. A light spray of oil is what makes the crumbs crisp in a basket.

27 min · Easy

Golden chicken wings with blistered skin piled on a plate, a small bowl of butter-hot sauce beside them, and celery sticks at the edge.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are salted and dusted with baking powder so the skin dries and crisps in the basket. A butter and hot sauce toss waits until they hit 165°F, and you can skip it if you want them dry.

32 min · Easy

Crisp dry-rubbed chicken wings piled on a platter with a lemon wedge

Air Fryer Chicken Wings Dry Rub

Chicken wings get a salty paprika rub and cook in the air fryer until the skin is crisp. There is no sauce, so the seasoning stays on the skin instead of sliding off.

39 min · Easy

Pile of golden air-fried cinnamon sugar donut holes on a plate

Air Fryer Cinnamon Donut Holes

Soft yeast-raised dough balls cook in a single layer until golden, then roll in cinnamon sugar while warm. They taste like bakery donut holes without deep frying.

32 min · Medium

A plate of coconut shrimp with a ragged gold crust, one shrimp broken to show pink-white flesh, and a lime wedge beside the pile.

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Shrimp are dipped in flour and egg, then pressed in shredded coconut and panko before a short ride in the air fryer. The crust turns gold while the shrimp stay opaque and loosely curled.

29 min · Medium

Golden corn dogs on wooden skewers arranged on a plate with mustard

Air Fryer Corn Dogs

Fully cooked hot dogs get a cornmeal batter and crisp on skewers in the air fryer. The batter sets all the way through, and the center of each hot dog is heated to 165°F.

27 min · Easy

Curled corn ribs with chili butter and lime wedges

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Corn Ribs

Ears of corn are quartered lengthwise so they curl, tossed with butter and chili, and air-fried until the edges char.

24 min · Easy

Two golden crab cakes with lemon and a small salad

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Lump crab is bound with a little mayo and mustard, chilled, then air-fried so the edges brown and the center stays in big pieces.

25 min · Medium

Crispy seasoned chickpeas in an air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas

Canned chickpeas dry out, then air fry with cumin and salt until they crunch. They are a snack, and they only crunch if you dry them and shake the basket.

23 min · Easy

Crispy sesame tofu cubes with green onions on a bowl of rice

Air Fryer Crispy Sesame Tofu

Firm tofu cubes coat in cornstarch and sesame for a crunchy exterior. Pair with rice and steamed greens for a simple meal.

30 min · Easy

Crispy-skinned chicken thighs in an air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Crispy Thighs

Bone-in chicken thighs crisp in a preheated air fryer with salt, paprika, and garlic. The skin renders because the basket is hot and the thighs sit in one layer, not because of a heavy breading.

31 min · Easy

Golden crispy tofu bites in a shallow bowl with soy dip

Air Fryer Crispy Tofu Bites

Firm tofu cubes get a light cornstarch coat and crisp in a single air-fryer layer. Serve with a quick soy-maple dip for a high-protein vegetarian plate.

29 min · Easy

Glazed cinnamon donuts made from biscuit dough, stacked on a plate

Air Fryer Donuts

Rings cut from refrigerated biscuit dough cook in the air fryer until the center is baked through and not doughy. They are brushed with butter, tossed with cinnamon sugar, and dipped in a thin glaze.

22 min · Easy

A plate of browned falafel patties split open to show a green-flecked interior, with pita, lemon wedges, and a small bowl of yogurt.

Air Fryer Falafel

Canned chickpeas are pulsed with onion, garlic, cumin, parsley, and flour, then air-fried into herb-flecked patties. The mix is vegetarian, and the patties go into pita with a spoon of yogurt.

35 min · Medium

Homemade fish sticks with tartar sauce and lemon

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Fish Sticks

Cod is cut into sticks, breaded with a pinch of Old Bay, and air-fried until the fish flakes and the coating is brown.

25 min · Easy

Two corn tortillas filled with flaky white fish, shredded cabbage, lime crema, and a lime wedge, arranged on a sheet of paper.

Air Fryer Fish Tacos

White fish is seasoned and air-fried, then tucked into tortillas with cabbage slaw, lime, and a simple crema. The fillets stay in one layer so the surface dries and browns instead of steaming.

25 min · Easy

Golden air fryer french fries in a basket, salted

Air Fryer French Fries

Russet sticks soaked, dried, and air-fried until deep golden. Soaking and drying are the whole trick. The machine cannot crisp a wet potato.

45 min · Easy

Air fryer French toast sticks stacked with a side of maple syrup

Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

Thick bread strips soak in cinnamon egg batter and crisp in the air fryer in a single layer. They come out golden outside and soft inside for easy dipping.

22 min · Easy

Sliced garlic herb pork tenderloin resting on a cutting board

Air Fryer Garlic Herb Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin cooks fast under high air-fryer heat with a simple garlic herb rub. Slice it for dinner plates or pack leftovers for lunch the next day.

30 min · Easy

Charred broccoli florets dusted with Parmesan on a white platter

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Broccoli

Broccoli florets roast until tender-crisp with garlic and Parmesan. A fast side that pairs with almost any main.

18 min · Easy

Chicken tenders dusted with parmesan and garlic on a plate, one tender cut open to show white meat.

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Chicken tenders are tossed with a little oil, garlic, and parmesan, then air-fried until the cheese spots turn gold. The thickest piece should read 165°F before the basket comes out.

22 min · Easy

Garlic shrimp in an air fryer basket with parsley.

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Garlic Shrimp

Shrimp, garlic, and oil cook in a hot basket just until they turn pink and curl. They overcook fast, so the batch stays in one layer and you pull them at 4 to 6 minutes.

14 min · Easy

Gochujang glazed chicken thighs with sesame seeds and sliced scallion

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Gochujang Chicken Thighs

Boneless thighs are brushed with gochujang, soy, and a little honey, then air-fried until the glaze darkens and the meat hits 165°F.

32 min · Easy

A grilled cheese sandwich cut to show melted cheddar.

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Buttered bread and cheddar melt in the air fryer until the outside is toasted and the cheese pulls. It is a sandwich for the basket, cooked in one layer so the bread actually browns.

13 min · Easy

Golden honey mustard chicken drumsticks stacked on a plate

Air Fryer Honey Mustard Drumsticks

Chicken drumsticks get a sticky honey-mustard glaze and crisp skin in the air fryer. Serve with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables.

35 min · Easy

Halved jalapeño poppers with melted cheddar on a wooden board

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

Halved jalapeños are filled with cream cheese and cheddar, topped with a few crumbs, and air-fried until the peppers soften and the filling is hot.

25 min · Easy

Air-fried lemon pepper shrimp piled on a plate with lemon wedges

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp

Peeled shrimp toss in lemon pepper and oil, then cook in a single layer until pink and lightly crisp. They make a fast protein for salads or rice.

18 min · Easy

A batch of browned beef meatballs in an air-fryer basket, one meatball cut in half to show a cooked center with no pink.

Air Fryer Meatballs

Beef meatballs mixed with parmesan, breadcrumbs, and egg cook in the air fryer until the center hits 160°F. They brown on the outside without a skillet of oil.

28 min · Easy

Golden mozzarella sticks on a plate with a small bowl of marinara

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

String cheese is breaded, frozen so it holds together, then air-fried until the crust is brown and the center is just molten.

28 min · Easy

A pile of golden onion rings with a small dish of ketchup

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Onion Rings

Thick onion rings get a buttermilk dip and a seasoned flour crust, then air-fry in a single layer until they are brown and still sweet in the middle.

27 min · Easy

Golden air-fried parmesan cod bites on a plate with lemon wedges

Air Fryer Parmesan Cod Bites

Bite-size cod pieces coat in seasoned crumbs and crisp in the air fryer. They make a high-protein snack or light dinner with a squeeze of lemon.

27 min · Easy

Four thick boneless pork chops with a paprika-colored crust on a cutting board, one chop sliced to show a pale pink center after resting.

Air Fryer Pork Chops

Thick boneless pork chops are seasoned with salt, paprika, and garlic powder and cooked in a single layer. They come off the heat at 145°F and rest before you slice them.

19 min · Easy

Seasoned potato wedges in an air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Potato wedges soak off some surface starch, then air fry with oil and paprika until the edges brown. They need a single layer and a shake, or they steam.

32 min · Easy

Golden breaded cheese ravioli on a plate with a small bowl of marinara

Air Fryer Ravioli

Cheese ravioli gets a light breadcrumb coat and turns crisp in the air fryer. Marinara on the side keeps the coating from going soggy.

25 min · Easy

Four salmon fillets on a plate with lemon wedges and black pepper, one fillet broken with a fork to show a just-opaque pink center.

Air Fryer Salmon

Salmon fillets are seasoned with salt, pepper, and lemon, then air-fried until they flake. Pull them while the center is just opaque if you want them moist, and use the higher chart temperature if you want them firmer.

14 min · Easy

Seasoned salmon cubes in an air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Cubes of salmon season with salt, garlic, and lemon, then air fry until the edges brown and the centers flake. They are dinner in one basket if you do not walk away from the timer.

16 min · Easy

Browned sausage-stuffed mushrooms on a serving plate

Air Fryer Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms

Button mushrooms hold a savory sausage and cream cheese filling. They make a solid appetizer or light dinner with a salad.

27 min · Medium

Seared sirloin steak bites with a browned crust on a dark plate

Air Fryer Steak Bites

Cubes of sirloin sear in a hot air fryer with garlic and smoked paprika. A short rest after the pull temperature keeps the centers juicy.

20 min · Easy

Pile of crisp air-fried sweet potato chips

Snacks and Appetizers

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips

Thin sweet potato slices cook in a single air-fryer layer until crisp at the edges. A little oil and salt are all they need for a simple homemade chip.

24 min · Easy

A turkey burger on a bun with lettuce.

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Turkey Burgers

Turkey patties cook in a preheated basket until the center hits 165°F, then go on toasted buns with lettuce and a simple sauce. Ground turkey needs the thermometer. Color is not enough.

24 min · Easy

Breaded zucchini fries with a golden coating.

Air Fryer Kitchen

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Zucchini sticks get egg and breadcrumbs, then air fry until the coating browns and the inside is tender. They are a side, and they only stay crisp if you do not crowd the basket or sauce them early.

27 min · Easy

Cinnamon-sugar bites made from biscuit dough, piled on a plate.

Cinnamon Churro Bites

Refrigerated biscuit dough is cut into pieces, baked or air-fried, and tossed in cinnamon sugar while still hot. The dough is a shortcut, and the sugar coat is what makes them read as churro bites.

22 min · Easy

Roasted potato wedges with golden edges, parmesan, and parsley.

Crispy Parmesan Potatoes

Potato wedges tossed with oil, garlic, and parmesan, roasted or air-fried until the edges brown. A side that can sit next to chicken or steak.

40 min · Easy

Bowl of blistered spicy air-fried edamame pods

Snacks and Appetizers

Spicy Air Fryer Edamame

Frozen edamame pods roast in the air fryer with chili oil and salt until the pods blister. Squeeze the beans out for a high-protein spicy snack.

15 min · Easy