Easy Air Fryer Recipes
Oct 28, 2022, Updated Sep 23, 2025
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Easy Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners – 30 recipes for the Air Fryer that are perfect for beginners. If you aren’t sure how to use it, or where to start these are great easy recipes!
Do you have an Air Fryer, but want to use it for more than just re-heating leftover pizza or making frozen French Fries? Well I am here to help. Sometimes getting the new popular appliance can be intimidating, I get it.
Start with these 30 EASY recipes for the air fryer. You can make them any night of the week, for lunch or dinner or even dessert!
And if you are new at the Instant Pot, don’t worry here are Easy Instant Pot Recipes that are perfect for the beginner or if you are just looking for some inspiration.
Tips for Cooking In The Air Fryer
- Air fryers are basically just countertop convections ovens. So most things you can do in the oven, work great in an air fryer. It just cooks faster and tends to get things crispier.
- You want to make sure that your food is in a single layer when you are cooking. If it is touching or layered on top, the air will not circulate and you will not get evenly cooked or crispy food.
- Most recipes call for adding a little bit of oil. It is best to spray your food outside of the air fryer, and not spray the actual basket. This will just prolong the life of your basket.
- I like to flip half way through cooking in most recipes. This will depend on the model you have, if it is necessary. Some have a heating element on the top and bottom, so it isn’t necessary. But if you only have 1 heating element, it is best to flip during cooking.
1
Air Fryer Tacos
Air Fryer Tacos – skip the store bought crispy shells and make your own in the air fryer. Super easy and so much better!
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2
Air Fryer Shrimp
Air Fryer Shrimp – Plump and juicy shrimp that are ready in just 8 minutes! Dinner really doesn't get any faster or easier than this. They are seasoned perfectly and can be served as in tacos, on pasta, or part of a salad!
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3
Air Fryer Hamburgers
Air Fryer Hamburgers – quick and easy juicy hamburgers made in the air fryer. So easy to make and ready in just a few minutes.
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4
Air Fryer Carrots
Air Fryer Carrots are a quick and healthy side dish that’s perfectly tender on the inside with a lightly caramelized, crispy outside.
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5
Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops
Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops – make delicious, juicy, and tender pork chops in your air fryer in just 10 minutes! So simple and the perfect weeknight meal.
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6
Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Air Fryer Chicken Legs – super juicy and tender chicken drumsticks cooked in just minutes in the air fryer. Full of flavor and a great easy dinner for any night of the week.
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7
Air Fryer Donuts
Air Fryer Donuts – use store bought biscuit dough to make donuts in your air fryer! Top with a vanilla glaze and sprinkles for a fun treat.
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8
Air Fryer Cake
Air Fryer Cake – make a perfectly moist and tender cake in your air fryer! It is ready in minutes, bakes up perfectly and is so easy!
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9
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Air Fryer Grilled Cheese – the perfect grilled cheese every time! Evenly crispy bread and melted gooey cheese take this classic over the top!
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10
Air Fryer Egg Rolls
Air Fryer Egg Rolls – make homemade Chinese style take out egg rolls in just minutes at home! And they are so much better for you than the traditional ones.
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11
Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
Air Fryer Green Bean Fries – crispy green bean fries that are made in the air fryer! They are the perfect healthy side dish or even appetizer for just about any meal.
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12
Homemade Air Fryer French Fries
Homemade air fryer French fries are just as crispy as regular fries! Make them from scratch with a fraction of the time and oil, and customize the seasonings any way you’d like.
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13
Air Fryer Sausage
Air Fryer Sausage – Using your air fryer is one of the easiest ways to get perfectly crisp outside and juicy in the middle sausage every time. It takes just minutes and comes out delicious every time!
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14
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Chicken Wings – Perfectly crispy and delicious chicken wings in just minutes! Use fresh or frozen chicken and toss in your favorite sauce.
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15
Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Sandwich
This Crispy Chicken Sandwich is kind of like a homemade McChicken sandwich made in the air fryer. Super easy to make, ready in no time, and the perfect quick weeknight meal!
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16
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts – super fast, easy, and crispy Brussel sprouts made in the air fryer. Get your family to like their vegetables with this easy and delicious way to make them.
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17
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders – make crispy, golden, juicy chicken tenders in the air fryer in just minutes! Perfect weeknight dinner recipe.
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18
Air Fryer Onion Rings
Air Fryer Onion Rings – crispy, crunchy and delicious onion rings made in your air fryer at home. So much better for you and easier to make than the deep fried ones!
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19
Air Fryer Baked Potato
Air Fryer Baked Potato – make the perfect baked potatoes in the air fryer that are faster, easier, and have the best crispy skin!
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20
Garlic Bread In Air Fryer
Garlic Bread In Ai Fryer – This is such a super simple and easy way to make buttery garlic bread in the air fryer. Make it crispy or soft and chewy. Top with cheese or just garlic butter. Lots of options for whatever you crave!
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21
Air Fryer Meatballs
These mess-free meatballs are beefy, juicy, garlicky, and so tender. They're the ultimate comfort food, and so easy to make.
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22
Air Fryer Chicken Burger
These air fryer chicken burgers are moist, juicy, and easy to make from scratch. Just add your favorite toppings!
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23
Air Fryer Salmon
This quick and easy air fryer salmon recipe is the perfect weeknight meal. It's tender, juicy, and covered in a rich mustard rub.
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24
Air Fryer Steak Bites
This air fryer steak bites recipe is packed full of juicy steak and tender mushrooms. It's keto-friendly and takes less than 15 minutes to make!
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25
Air Fryer Nachos
These Air Fryer Nachos are a fun new way to make an old favorite! Loaded with cheese, topped with your favorite protein, and serve with guacamole, sour cream or salsa!
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26
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Air Fryer Chicken Breast – tender and juicy chicken breasts that are seasoned to perfection and cook in just minutes! This will make you re-think the way you cook chicken.
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27
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Chicken Wings – Perfectly crispy and delicious chicken wings in just minutes! Use fresh or frozen chicken and toss in your favorite sauce.
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28
Air Fryer French Toast
Busy mornings just got easier with Air Fryer French Toast. Perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and full of flavor.
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29
Air Fryer Bacon
Bacon In Air Fryer – make perfectly crispy bacon in minutes in the air fryer. Clean up is a breeze and it comes out perfect every time!
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30
Salmon Bites
These juicy air fryer salmon bites are packed with flavor thanks to an easy soy marinade. They're perfect over rice bowls and salads, ready in under 15 minutes!
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I LOVE it! I use my air fryer all the time, and I’m always looking for great new recipes. Bookmarking.
I love eating healthy and my Air Fryer helps me a lot! I need some new ideas!