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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes » Best Air Fryer Recipes

    Best Air Fryer Recipes

    Published: Feb 1, 2023 Modified: Jan 31, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Whether you’re looking for the perfect crispy side dish or a fully cooked dinner with easy clean-up, our collection of the Best Air Fryer Recipes is just what you need! From easy crispy roasted veggies to entrees like steak and lobster, every recipe you need to make the perfect air fryer meals is here.

    air fryer mushrooms on a black platter with dipping sauce and a fork
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    • What can I cook in an air fryer?
    • Best Air Fryer Meals
    • Top 10 Things to Cook in an Air Fryer
    • Easy Air Fryer Recipes
    • Air Fryer Food FAQs
    • Easy Meal Ideas
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    • Best Air Fryer Recipes 20+
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    What can I cook in an air fryer?

    The recipes you can make in an air fryer are almost limitless, from air fried vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, mushrooms, and cauliflower, to main entree proteins like pork chops, steak, burgers, and even prime rib. As essentially a miniature convection oven, the air fryer can make anything your oven can in practically half the time, as long as it fits in the air fryer tray.

    Best Air Fryer Meals

    As a mom of 4 kids, I am well-trained in coming up with quick and easy dinner ideas to make on the fly – but I can’t tell you how much I wish I’d had an air fryer while they were growing up!

    There is nothing more convenient than an air fryer for making quick, easy family dinners. Anything you can make in the oven, you can make in the air fryer, and it’s faster, with easy clean-up!

    Over the past few years, I’ve been experimenting with making the best air fryer meals I can, and have put together this collection to share them all with you. Even steak and burgers cook up perfectly in the air fryer. I know – I was skeptical, too. But it just works!

    Let me know your favorite air fryer foods in the comments below!

    A plate of air fryer pork chops with a forkful of pork chop

    Top 10 Things to Cook in an Air Fryer

    Below are my personal top 10 things to cook in an air fryer, from burgers to bacon and everything in between. Under these, you’ll find even more to enjoy – so keep scrolling!

    Air Fryer Burger
    Cooking burgers in the air fryer is one of the best ways to cook a burger! They are juicy, delicious and, best of all, much easier to make and clean up after.
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    Air fryer burger with garlic butter spread cut in half on a piece of parchment paper over a wooden serving board
    Air Fryer Mushrooms
    Light and crispy air fryer mushrooms are an amazing air fryer appetizer, side dish, snack, or even light meal paired with a dip. They are delicious and so easy to make!
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    Air fryer mushrooms in a white square dish up close
    Air Fryer Chick-fil-A Nuggets
    You will not believe how tasty and easy to make these Chick-fil-A Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are. They are crispy and oh-so delicious!
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    Chick-fil-a nuggets on black plate with chick-fil-a sauce and waffle fries
    Air Fryer Filet Mignon
    The best air fryer filet mignon! Ready in under 10 minutes with garlic butter sauce. You will love this recipe for steak in the air fryer!
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    Plate with air fried steak and fried lobster tail with a side of steamed asparagus and a glass of wine
    Air Fryer Pork Chops
    Deliciously crisp and tender air fryer pork chops that are a breeze to make. Enjoy my perfectly seasoned and golden-brown pork chops with a healthier twist, thanks to the magic of air frying.
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    A fork with a bite of air fryer pork chops
    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings
    Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings are so easy to make and easily one of the best air fryer recipes for their amazing flavor and texture!
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    Cauliflower wings on a white plate
    Sliders Recipe – Ham Sliders Recipe
    Garlic Butter Ham and Cheese Sliders are the best way to use leftover ham! Cheesy, buttery, and so delicious, they're ready in 15 minutes.
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    Ham and cheese sliders on red and white checked paper
    Air Fryer Ribs
    Learn how to make air fryer pork ribs using just a few simple ingredients in only 35 minutes! Easy and so delicious!
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    Air fryer pork ribs on a black plate with bbq dipping sauce
    Air Fryer Asparagus Fries
    The perfect solution to getting your daily green veggies while enjoying a crispy fried side dish – air fryer asparagus fries! They're light and perfect for dipping.
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    Air fryer asparagus with lemon aioli drizzle
    Air Fryer Bacon
    My crispy Air Fryer Bacon recipe will change the way you make bacon! It is so much easier than making bacon on the stove or in the oven and takes just 10 minutes to do.
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    Strips of bacon on a white plate

    Easy Air Fryer Recipes

    Air Fryer Pizza
    Learn how to make BBQ Chicken Pizza in the air fryer! Air fryer pizza is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a personal pizza at home.
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    bbq chicken pizza on a white plate
    Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
    Air Fryer Frozen French Fries are the best solution out there for how to make crispy fries in no time! These air fryer fries are crispy, delicious, and so easy to make.
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    White bowl of frozen French fries after cooking
    Air Fried Brussels Sprouts
    Air fryer brussels sprouts are super delicious and crispy – this is by far my favorite way to make brussels sprouts!
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    air fryer brussels sprouts in a wooden bowl
    Air Fryer Egg Rolls
    Calling all egg roll lovers: my easy homemade Air Fryer Egg Roll recipe is just what you need to satisfy your craving! Perfect pork egg rolls ready in under 30 minutes!
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    stack of air fryer egg rolls on a wooden serving board
    Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
    Learn how to make pork tenderloin in the air fryer! My Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin recipe is fork-tender, juicy and ready in 30 minutes.
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    close up of sliced air fryer pork tenderloin on a white plate with roasted potatoes and sautéed spinach
    Air Fryer Lobster Tail
    Learn how to air fry lobster tail for an incredible meal! Air fryer lobster tail is so easy, ready in 10 minutes, and delicious.
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    Close up of lobster tail in air fryer basket
    Air Fryer Meatballs
    These air fryer meatballs take a classic and make it even more delicious. All in just 10 minutes!
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    Three rows of air fryer meatballs on the table
    Air Fryer Ham
    Air fryer ham has a perfectly crispy, sticky skin, and will save you time and space in your oven so you can get all of your holiday cooking done without any hassle!
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    Close up of air fryer ham with citrus and candied carrots
    Air Fryer Turkey Breast
    Air Fryer Turkey Breast is perfect for a holiday meal or just whenever you want to enjoy freshly cooked turkey breast for dinner or sandwiches without turning on the oven!
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    Air fryer turkey breast on a platter with greens, citrus, and cranberries, sliced
    Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
    My Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are as crispy and delicious as they come. This easy air fryer recipe is perfect for cooking up a simple, quick breakfast the whole family will love!
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    Air fryer breakfast potatoes up close on a plate with eggs
    Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
    Crispy, crunchy bread, with ooey, gooey cheese – that's the sign of a perfect Air Fryer Grilled Cheese! This crispy grilled cheese sandwich recipe takes just 10 minutes to make and is easily the best one you will ever eat.
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    Two halves of air fryer grilled cheese
    Air Fryer Biscuits
    Our Air Fryer Biscuits cook in 6 minutes and are buttery, fluffy, and flaky! You will want to make biscuits in the air fryer every time!
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    Three air fryer biscuits on a white plate up close
    Air Fryer S’mores
    Our Air Fryer S'mores Recipe will change the way you make s'mores at home! Making s'mores in your air fryer is easy and fun. It takes less than 10 minutes, and they are so delicious!
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    Air fryer s'mores recipe stacked on top of each other on a blue wooden surface with a white background

    Air Fryer Food FAQs

    Can I put aluminum foil in an air fryer?

    Aluminum foil is completely safe to use in your air fryer. Anything you can put into your oven, you can use in your air fryer, whether that’s aluminum foil or a baking dish.

    What is the best thing to cook in an air fryer?

    The air fryer is suitable for cooking just about anything, even hard boiled eggs, but it really shines with foods that are usually fried in oil. As you can use little oil cooking with it, it creates more wholesome, lighter versions of traditionally fried foods, like french fries. Try using the air fryer instead of deep frying to make homemade french fries, fried mushrooms, or anything with a simple egg, flour, and breadcrumbs breading.

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    air fryer mushrooms on a black platter with dipping sauce and a fork

    Best Air Fryer Recipes 20+

    Isabel Laessig
    Try the Best Air Fryer Recipes, from air fried mushrooms to bacon, burgers, steak, and more! You will love these easy air fryer meals!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 21 minutes mins
    Total Time 31 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 25 fried mushrooms
    Calories 36 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 8 oz. package Portobello mushrooms Baby Bella variety
    • ½ cup flour
    • 3 eggs
    • 1½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
    • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1½ teaspoons onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper adjust to taste
    • olive oil spray
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Wipe any excess dirt from one 8 oz. package of 'Baby Bella' Portobello mushrooms using a towel. Cut each mushroom into quarters and then cut each piece in half again (each mushroom will equal 8 pieces).
      1 8 oz. package Portobello mushrooms
      Baby Bella portobello mushrooms on a cutting board, cleaned and ready to use for air fryer mushrooms
    • Pour ½ cup flour onto a plate and whisk 3 eggs in a bowl. In a separate bowl, pour 1½ cups Panko breadcrumbs. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir until completely combined.
      ½ cup flour, 3 eggs, 1½ cups Panko breadcrumbs, 1½ teaspoons garlic powder, 1½ teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper
      Ingredients for air fryer mushrooms separated into three bowls
    • Toss the chopped mushrooms in the flour until coated, then dunk the mushrooms in the eggs, and finally toss them in the spiced breadcrumb mixture until completely coated. Repeat with the remainder of the mushrooms.
    • Arrange the mushrooms on a plate or flat surface. Spray lightly with a can of olive oil. Turn the Air Fryer 'On' and set to 360°F. Arrange â…“ of the mushrooms in the Air Fryer basket (make sure the mushrooms are not over-crowded). Push the basket into the fryer and cook for 7 minutes.
      olive oil spray
      Air fryer mushrooms in the air fryer basket after frying
    • Remove the mushrooms from the fryer when fully cooked. Repeat with the other two batches of mushrooms. Sprinkle with a little more salt after removing from the fryer. Serve immediately. Can be enjoyed alone or with any variety of dipping sauces!
      Air fryer mushrooms in a white square dish with a side of dressing

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    Notes

    RECIPE TIP: It’s important to use oil with a high smoking point such as extra light olive oil, avocado, or grapeseed oil. Do not use a non-stick spray such as Pam.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1mushroomCalories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 129IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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