Air Fryer Recipes
Air Fryer is a game changer for me. I wanted to make a lot of recipes for my family but avoided them only because they are oily. Once I bought my air fryer I make same recipes that look the same, taste the same and are healthier too. Let’s find the best air fryer recipes.
Air Fryer Recipes
Air Fryer Chicken Sausage And Veggies
This is a protein-packed recipe loaded with veggies. You can serve it for lunch or dinner. The recipe is always in our rotation menu as everyone loves it.
You need an air fryer for this. This recipe can be made in the oven too, but the air fryer brings the best out of this recipe.
It hardly takes 15 minutes to make. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F and bake for 10 minutes. You can use kielbasa instead of chicken sausage.
The ingredients include bell pepper, avocado oil, chicken sausage, zucchini and red onion. I like to serve it with cauliflower rice.
I used different colored bell peppers to make it look interesting and colorful. You can replace zucchini with yellow squash.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 4 days.
Air Fryer Croissants
This is one of the best breakfast recipes. It is pretty easy and quick to make, and that is why it is one of my favorite air fryer recipes.
The best thing is it’s versatile; you can make it sweet or savory depending on your taste buds.
To make it sweet, add sugar, Nutella, or strawberries, and for a savory version, add herbs, cream cheese, and tomatoes.
It requires 8 minutes of prep time and 2 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. The ingredients include croissants, ham, and cheese.
It is best served fresh, but you can freeze it too. The tools required are an air fryer, a knife, and a cutting board.
Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites
This is healthier than deep fried version. I love the crispiness on the edges. It is a perfect appetizer for parties and birthdays.
It requires 20 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and air fry for almost 20 minutes. It is best served hot.
The ingredients include pork belly, brown sugar, kosher salt, pepper and canola oil. You can make the recipe in an oven too.
Air Fryer Gnocchi
This crispy appetizer is one of my go to recipes for parties. It is a crowd pleaser and disappears as soon as I serve it.
This is one of the most requested appetizers whenever we are ready for a game day or a movie night. I love it even more as its cleanup is a breeze.
You can make it gluten-free or vegan too. The tools required are an air fryer, parchment paper, measuring cups and spoons, and tongs.
It requires 1 minute of prep time and 14 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F and air fry for 14 minutes.
The ingredients include gnocchi, black pepper, salt, garlic powder and parmesan cheese. I love to serve these with marinara sauce
Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for 4 days.
Air Fryer Bagels
It is one of the best air fryer recipes. I love bagels and I like these for breakfast, snacks, potlucks and even for picnics.
These are great for a quick lunch too. You can use all-purpose flour or the gluten-free version, depending on your needs.
It hardly takes 25 minutes to make. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F and bake for 10 minutes. Once these are golden brown, you are all set.
The ingredients include all-purpose flour, eggs, Greek yogurt, baking powder and salt. Top it up with butter, poppy seeds or cream cheese.
Keep the leftovers in a plastic wrap and store in the fridge. It will be good for 3 days. It freezes well for a month.
Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Breast
It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The recipe is perfect for a game day or a movie night. The taste is similar to fried chicken. You need an air fryer and shallow bowls.
The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time. Air fry at 375°F. To check doneness, check if the internal temperature has reached 165°F.
The ingredients include chicken breasts, beaten eggs, lemon, panko breadcrumbs and all purpose flour. Let it rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It freezes well for 4 months. It is best served with sauce or salad.
Bang Bang Salmon
This crispy and juicy recipe is one of my favorite air fryer recipes. Make sure you don’t overcrowd the basket for best results.
It requires 20 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the air fryer at 400°F.
The ingredients include salmon, onion powder, black pepper, sriracha, mayonnaise, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. You can replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
I add sriracha to get that spicy kick. You can make this recipe in an oven too. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 3 days. It freezes for 2 months.
Air Fryer Salmon
It is one of the most loved air fryer recipes. Don’t use frozen salmon, thaw it first. It is healthy and protein rich.
You can make it within 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F. For doneness, check if the internal temperature has reached 145°F.
The ingredients include salmon, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, pepper, brown sugar and garlic powder.
It is best served with Brussels sprouts or mashed potatoes. Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for 3 days.
Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
These are easy and quick to make. Whenever I run out of time and wants to add protein, I look for a protein rich air fryer and what better than a chicken air fryer recipe.
The tools required are an air fryer, measuring spoons, meat thermometer, and silicone spatula set.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. It requires 5 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. For doneness, check if the internal temperature has reached 165°F. You can check it with a meat thermometer.
The ingredients include chicken breasts, garlic powder, thyme, paprika and salt. It is best served with roasted veggies or mashed potatoes.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 4 days, It freezes well for 6 months.
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
These are crispy on the edges and moist inside. These are easy and quick to make. Did I say, it’s extremely delicious?
The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 400°F. It is best served with roast chicken or pork tenderloin.
You can use other potatoes too but I prefer Russet potatoes. The ingredients include russet potatoes, salt, pepper and oil. Top it up with onion or cooked bacon bits.
Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for 5 days. You can use the leftovers to make soup or casserole.
Air Fryer Grilled Ham & Cheese
This is one of my favorite breakfast recipes. You can use leftover ham or deli honey ham to make this sandwich.
The recipe requires 5 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 375°F. You can use cheese of your choice. I prefer Swiss cheese.
The ingredients include bread, sliced cheese, ha, fig jam and butter. You can use bread of your choice, I prefer white bread. You can serve it with potato chips or French fries.
Air Fryer Bacon
I like to serve it with pancakes for breakfast. It is a great appetizer for a game day or a movie night. It is crispy and tastes awesome.
I like to make it on air fryer as it is healthier as compared to making it in an oven and also it requires less clean up.
It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
The ingredients include bacon. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container int eh fridge and it will be good for 5 days.
Air Fryer French Fries
These fries are a hit with everyone in the family. I make it on a game day or a movie night. These are healthier than fried fries.
The recipe requires 12 minutes of prep time and 18 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. You can choose Yukon Gold potatoes or russet potatoes. I prefer the latter.
The ingredients include russet potatoes, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, paprika and salt. It is best served with ranch dip.
You can keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 3 days. It freezes well for 2 months.
Air Fryer Chicken Legs
This is one of the most popular appetizers in our home. My friends and relative are a big fan of this too.
These are crispy on the edges and moist on the inside. The tools required are an air fryer, measuring spoons, meat thermometer and mixing bowls.
It is one of the most affordable chicken recipes. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. For doneness if the internal temperature has reached 165°F.
The ingredients include onion powder, chicken legs, garlic powder, paprika and black pepper. Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for 4 days.