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    Home » Air Fryer Recipes

    41 Air Fryer Dishes You Absolutely Have to Try

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 17, 2024, updated June 17, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    The air fryer is so versatile and can be used for everything from sweet to savory, cooking steak and sides, and the vegetables to go with them. The recipes in this collection will show you just how wonderful air fryer cooking can be! These are recipes you just have to try, and they will make you fall heads over heel in love with your air fryer.

    Air Fryer Chicken Legs

    Chicken legs marinated in Mexican chicken marinade.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Experience the perfect blend of crispy skin and tender meat with this foolproof recipe. Using the magic of air frying technology, these chicken legs turn out golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside.

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    Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes

    Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make deliciously crispy and buttery Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes in under 30 minutes with super simple prep. It's the perfect flavor-packed side for any dinner!

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    Air Fryer Salmon Patties

    Air Fryer Salmon Patties.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make these easy Air Fryer Salmon Patties with fresh salmon and just 6-8 minutes of cooking. They're deliciously packed with flavor and require no chopping thanks to powdered seasonings.

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    Air Fryer Roast Beef

    Sliced roast beef.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    Cook up this Air Fryer Roast Beef in just 50 minutes for a hands-off dinner your whole family will love. You'll love the herby crust on the outside, as well as the juicy, tender, perfectly cooked center. All with just a few simple ingredients!

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    Air Fryer Steak Fries

    Air Fryer Steak Fries.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make Air Fryer Steak Fries from scratch in just 25 minutes for the perfect rustic side dish for any meal. Easy to make with just a few steps, these fries are crispy on the outside, and perfectly baked on the inside.

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    Baby Potatoes

    Baby potatoes in a bowl.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These small, crispy potatoes are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Heavily seasoned with salt, they resemble the Canarian potatoes "Papas Arrugadas".

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    Halloumi

    Air fried halloumi on a blue plate with lemon wedges and chili flakes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Crispy on the outside, soft and delicious on the inside - just the way halloumi should be cooked. This version comes out better than on the grill, and is much easier to make.

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    Air Fryer Flank Steak

    Sliced flank steak.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make perfectly tender Air Fryer Flank Steak with just 8-10 minutes of cooking. The flavor-packed marinade tenderizes the meat for you, so you end up with a juicy steak in no time.

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    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

    An air fryer baked potato.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Looking for the perfect baked potato recipe? These air fryer baked potatoes minimize your cooking time and result in a tender, flavorful inside wrapped in a crispy delicious shell. With only three ingredients this recipe will become your new favorite side dish.

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    Bacon

    Air fryer bacon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This is the crispiest bacon you've ever had - and a healthier treat with less fat. All done in 10 minutes and you will never make bacon any other way again!

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    Loaded Potato Skins

    Air fryer potato skins.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    With only a handful of ingredients, these air fryer potato skins will quickly become a new favorite! Seasoned with garlic and Worcestershire sauce with a taste of sharp, gooey cheese in every bite, these potato skins make the perfect appetizer!

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    Cornish Hens

    A cornish hen on a plate.
    Image credit: Sarah Cook.

    Learn how to make the perfect air fryer cornish hens for a fast and delicious meal. These tender and delicious game hens look like an elegant meal but are perfect for a busy weeknight.

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    Grilled Tomatoes and Cheese

    Grilled Tomatoes and Cheese
    Photo Credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Full of flavor, these grilled tomatoes with cheese will be your new favorite appetizer or side dish.

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    Calamares

    A plate full of calamares.
    Photo credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    This crispy air fryer calamari is the best side dish or appetizer. Soaked in buttermilk and then breaded in seasoned panko breadcrumbs, this tasty fried calamari is a lightened-up version without being greasy.

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    Rib Eye Steak

    Steak.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This easy recipe will have you making all your steaks in the air fryer from now on! Juicy, flavor packed and less greasy (read: healthier!) this is the way to cook steak. All done in under 15 minutes, with just 1 minute of prep!

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    Corn on the Cob

    Three corn on the cob on a plate.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry.

    This grilled Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is so easy to make and so good! Spice it up the way you like, and enjoy it as an appetizer, snack, or side!

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    Bone-In Pork Chops

    A pork chop on a small chopping board.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Looking for a quick and easy dinner that's packed with flavor? Look no further than these juicy, tender Air Fryer Bone In Pork Chops! Best of all, this recipe requires just a handful of ingredients and is done in 25 minutes or less, from start to finish.

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    Homemade Tortilla Chips

    Tortilla chips.
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    Make homemade tortilla chips in under 10 minutes - and forget all about the storebought kind. With just a little bit of oil and a sprinkle of salt, they come out crispy and golden - and perfect for all your dipping needs.

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    Pulled Pork

    A bowl of pulled pork.
    Photo credit: Corrie Cooks.

    If you're a fan of pulled pork but are looking for a healthier, more convenient, and more versatile way to make it, this air fryer pulled pork recipe is the way to go.

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    Chicken Wings

    A stack of chicken wings.
    Photo credit: Corrie Cooks.

    If there is one dinner idea that everyone in your family can get on board with, it's these crispy air fryer chicken wings.

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    Arancini

    Air fryer arancini.
    Image credit: Katie Trant

    Try making Arancini - fried risotto balls - in your air fryer, for a delicious appetizer or main dish.

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    French Bread Pizza

    French bread pizza.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This incredible air fryer French bread pizza comes together in just minutes with only a few ingredients. Perfect for fast dinners or snacks, they’re even easy enough for kids to make their own.

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    French Toast

    A stack of french toast
    Image credit: Urban Farmie.

    This perfect French toast is an easy breakfast favorite that comes together in 30 minutes. All with just basic pantry ingredients!

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    Orange Chicken

    A plate of air fryer orange chicken.

    Make orange chicken that tastes just like takeout - but healthier, and cheaper! Perfectly air-fried chicken is covered in the juiciest orange sauce, all done in under 30 minutes with a few simple steps.

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    Toast

    A slice of buttered air fryer toast.
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    Make crispy toast like never before, with the help of your air fryer! One simple trick and just a few minutes of cooking is all you need, and you will be making air fryer toast every morning from now on.

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    Frozen Salmon

    Air fryer salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Learn how to cook salmon from frozen in your air fryer, for a delicious, flavor packed, quick & easy dinner. The salmon comes out perfectly cooked with lots of lemon flavor, and tastes just as good as when cooked from fresh.

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    Frozen Spring Rolls

    a stack of spring rolls.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    It takes less than 10 minutes to cook Frozen Spring Rolls in your air fryer - and there's no mess to clean up after. With just a little bit of oil they come out crispy and delicious and better than fried - and all ready to dip in your favorite sauce.

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    Green Beans

    Green beans in a bowl.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    With minimal prep & 4 minutes of cooking, you can cook the best frozen green beans. Perfectly cooked and a great side for any dinner!

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    Falafel

    Air fryer falafel.
    Image credit: Katie Trant

    This easy falafel recipe is a delicious and healthy alternative to deep fried. Made with soaked chickpeas, these vegan falafels are ready in just 15 minutes.

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    Nachos

    Air fryer nachos.
    Image credit: Katie Trant.

    Level up your snack game with these easy air fryer nachos! Loaded vegetarian nachos with black beans that come together in less than 10 minutes? What’s better than that?!

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    Aloo Gobi

    A bowl of aloo gobi.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry.

    This Roasted Aloo Gobi is so good! Toss cauliflower and potatoes in spices and roast in the air fryer or oven, and you have the perfect Indian veggie dish. There is no mushy cauliflower, and it takes less than 20 minutes to put together!

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    Meatballs

    Air fryer meatballs.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These are without a doubt the best air fryer meatballs you'll ever make! Easy to make without eggs & breadcrumbs, and done in under 1 hour. These Swedish style meatballs are juicy, tender - and prettier than any meatball you ever cooked any other way.

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    Grilled Cheese

    Air fryer grilled cheese.
    Image credit: Katie Trant.

    This grilled cheese is made with sharp cheddar, finely chopped broccoli, and a pinch of chili flakes to bring some heat. It is crisp, buttery, and the perfect quick and easy vegetarian sandwich!

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    S'Mores

    A smore stack.
    Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

    Does your mouth water when you think of gooey, melty marshmallows stuffed between crunchy graham crackers and dripping with melted chocolate? You're in luck because it is so easy to make a batch of these air fryer s'mores. No need to get messy — just enjoy this decadent dessert in no time!

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    Frozen Steak

    A sliced rib eye steak.

    With no prep time & 10-15 minutes of cooking you can cook delicious, juicy, tender steak - straight from frozen! It's the best way to cook frozen steak, and you will be surpried that it's just as good as fresh.

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    Fried Avocado

    Fried avocado tacos.
    Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

    Fry avocado in your air fyer and eat as a snack, or serve in tacos!

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    Shrimp Tacos

    Shrimp tacos.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Make the best air fryer shrimp tacos with this easy and delicious recipe. A flavorful homemade lime coleslaw pairs well with the perfectly seasoned and tender shrimp.

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    Mahi Mahi

    Air fried mahi mahi.
    Image credit: Sarah Cook.

    Enjoy this delicious mahi mahi in the air fryer with your favorite side dishes for a fast, delicious meal.

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    Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    Image credit: Sarah Cook.

    This is an easy and delicious side dish that is ready in a flash! Perfectly grilled and tender, and so easy to meal prep.

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    Steak Bites

    Air fryer steak bites.
    Image credit: Sarah Cook

    These tender steak bites are so easy to make and are packed with tons of flavor. They are perfect for fast dinners and can be cooked in under 10 minutes!

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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