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You’ve got your air fryer and now you are looking for easy air fryer recipes for beginners and what to cook in the air fryer. This collection of the best air fryer recipes is perfect for anyone from beginners to seasoned air fryer users.
These recipes are mostly quick, easy and healthy since they use less oil than the traditional method of cooking and are totally free. You’ll find a range of recipes from breakfast recipes to dinner recipes and we include desserts. Meat lovers and vegetarians are not left out. In this guide, there’s is a recipe for everyone.
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- The Best Air fryer recipes for Beginners
- Join our Air fryer recipes group on Facebook!
- What is an Air fryer and How does it work?
- What can you put in an air fryer
- What can you not put in an air fryer
- Do I need to preheat my air fryer?
- How to flip food in air fryer appliances
- What to cook in an Air fryer
- The Best Air fryer Recipes for beginners are right here
- Air frying tips
- FAQs
- Helpful resources for beginners
- Easy Air fryer Recipes for beginners.
The Best Air fryer recipes for Beginners
What makes a recipe beginner friendly? It’s quick, easy and not intimidating. Most of these recipes do not require many ingredients or steps to prepare. They are designed to give you the confidence you need to succeed at your first attempt.
We’ve been there, so we understand how intimidating it can be to use a new kitchen appliance but I will tell you one thing, using an air fryer is really not much different from using an oven and most of the recipes in this collection of easy air fryer recipes for beginners get ready in 30 mins or less and can be made ahead and stored for later. They are great dishes for any time of day.
We usually include the temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius because our readers aren’t only in the US. We have a wide range of readers from across the world. We’ve also got a handy Air fryer calculator to help you convert your oven recipes.
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What is an Air fryer and How does it work?
As of the time of writing this post (2021) the air fryer is the latest rave in the kitchen appliances department. You might be wondering, what is an air fryer?
An air fryer is a counter top appliance that uses the convection oven technology to operate. The aim is to create mouth watering ‘fried food’ with a fraction of the oil used in deep frying.
Because of it’s compact nature and the inbuilt technology of rapid circulation of heat and hot air to cook food, it cooks food faster than a regular oven would and doesn’t heat up the environment like the oven.
However, these days it has graduated from being only a counter top appliance to being included as a function in regular stove ranges and microwaves.
Related: How to use an air fryer, A beginner’s guide to air fryer baking
What can you put in an air fryer
- Food
- Parchment paper (I wrote a guide to answer the question can you put parchment paper in the air fryer? Be sure to check it out to learn how to do so correctly
- Foil (read your manual to confirm)
- Cake pans
- Silicon pans
- Oven safe baking dishes
What can you not put in an air fryer
- Cling film
- Plastic bowls and plates
- Paper towel
- Non heat resistant ceramic or glass bowls
- Oil (you can spray a bit of oil on your food to help crisp it up but you can’t use oil like you would in a deep fryer)
- Wet foods (batter) are tricky in the air fryer. Things like battered foods Though you can make pancake batter in the air fryer with a baking pan, as a beginner I would recommend you make pancake muffins in silicon muffin liners instead of regular pancakes. As your confidence improves, you can try making regular pancakes
Do I need to preheat my air fryer?
This is a popular air fryer question in our recipe groups and really there’s no right or wrong answer to it. You can get away with making tons of recipes in the air fryer without hitting the preheat button even once.
Most recipes made here at Air Fryer Yum are made without preheating the air fryer and that’s because unlike the oven the air fryer heats up really fast.
How to flip food in air fryer appliances
While reading through air fryer Recipes, you are very likely to come across the phrase shake basket It’s easy to flip food in the air fryer. How you do so would largely depend on the type of food you are cooking. For flat foods like burgers Simply slide a spatula under the food and flip over gently.
For chicken and steak, a pair of kitchen tongs will do the magic. If cooking fries, shaking the basket would suffice.
What to cook in an Air fryer
Ideally you can cook almost things that you can make in a conventional oven in your air fryer. From Chicken to vegetables to desserts. Just like you can bake, broil and roast in an oven, all these and more can be done in the air fryer including reheating food.
Air frying food is the new and healthier way to enjoy fried foods without call the calories that come with deep frying. It’s like having the best of both world or eating your cake and having it.
The Best Air fryer Recipes for beginners are right here
As a beginner I recall asking myself ‘what should I make first in my air fryer? If you are wondering the same, any of these would be perfect. However most people tend to make frozen French fries first.
I’d love to know which you tried first, please let me know in the comments and be sure to click through to each post to get the full details and tips. Now who’s ready for some free air fryer recipes?
Air fryer Chicken recipes
Air fryer boneless chicken thighs recipe
Looking for a tasty air fryer chicken thighs recipe? Boneless chicken thighs in the air fryer is one of my favorite ways to meal prep and this air fryer boneless chicken thighs recipe is easy, quick and flavorful.
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How to reheat chicken wings in air fryer
Reheating wings in air fryer appliances is my fav! Here is an easy guide that will show you how to reheat chicken wings in the air fryer. Hey wings lover, those leftover wings need not be soggy when reheated it can still taste all crispy and nice just like it came fresh out of the hot oil.
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Air fryer chicken quarters
This is a super easy air fryer chicken quarters recipe is for beginners and expert users alike. If you are wondering how to cook frozen chicken quarters in the air fryer, this fool proof recipe is right up your alley and all you need to make a quick, and flavorful side dish for dinner.
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Air fryer lemon pepper chicken thighs recipe
Making Lemon Pepper chicken thighs in air fryer is our new favorite easy dinner recipe. With just a few ingredients, these Air fryer lemon pepper chicken thighs are ready in less than 20 mins. The lemon pepper marinade takes this boneless chicken to another level. It’s super easy, quick and flavorful.
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Crispy Air fryer chicken drumsticks
Crispy air fryer chicken drumsticks that are tender, juicy on the inside and seasoned to perfection. These Chicken legs have no breading and yet have nice and crispy skin. Thanks to the addition of baking powder to the spice blend. This recipe is ready in 30 mins! Just in time for dinner.
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Air fried Boiled chicken thighs
A Boiled chicken thighs recipe that gets finished up in the air fryer. You’ll get juicy, tender and flavorful chicken thighs with crispy skin that’s perfect for dinner or any time of the week and can be served with rice dishes, potatoes or vegetables.
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Air fryer Chicken leg quarter with crispy skin
This air fryer chicken leg quarters recipe with no breading is all you need for a quick midweek dinner. It’s easy, quick and delicious. Cooking chicken legs in the air fryer ensures I have juicy chicken in less time than any other method of cooking.
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Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings (Air fryer and Oven)
Who makes the best wings? Well I don’t know about you but these Honey Sriracha chicken wings right here are the truth! Crispy air fryer wings that are tossed in an easy delicious sweet and spicy sauce.
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Air fryer Chicken legs
Tender juicy Air fryer Chicken legs doused in a keto friendly Teriyaki sauce is a perfect side to any meal and a great addition to your collection of chicken recipes.
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Air fryer marinated whole chicken
Marinated whole chicken is a super delicious recipe that can be made in the air fryer or oven. This juicy whole chicken recipe is made with the best marinade that adds a ton of flavor and gives any store bought rotisserie chicken a run for its money.
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Air fryer Christmas chicken recipe
Love Roast chicken? This easy air fryer Christmas Chicken Recipe will be your new best friend. It’s quick and flavorful with tender juicy meat. Perfect for all occasions including Thanksgiving and Easter celebrations
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Air fryer Dinner recipes
Air fryer fish and chips
Air fryer fish and chips dinner is a quick and easy recipe that you can whip up in your air fryer in less than 20 mins. No need for deep frying. Whether you are making the fish from scratch or cooking from frozen, this air fryer fish and chips recipes is a winner in my book.
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Air Fryer Salmon bites
If you haven’t tried salmon bites in the air fryer then you are in for a pleasant surprise cos these Air fryer salmon bites are packed full of flavor and super easy to make. They are crispy and delicious and perfect on a bed lettuce or served with a delicious bowl of rice and some garlic butter sauce for a quick weeknight dinner.
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How to reheat chicken in air fryer
I love to reheat fried chicken in air fryer appliances it’s quick and easy to do and doesn’t dry out the chicken or make it soggy. I have received quite a number of questions regarding reheating foods in the air fryer so I decided to create this simple guide to show you how to reheat chicken in air fryer machines in easy steps.
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Air fryer Parmentier potatoes (cubed potatoes)
Parmentier potatoes is a classic French cubed potatoes recipe. This is an easy, quick and flavorful herbed potato dish that my family loves. Fluffy diced potatoes with crispy edges served with gravy are always a winner and the air fryer makes the best roasted potatoes
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Air fryer pork chops no breading
Air fryer pork chops with no breading is a healthy and great dinner idea for when yuu want to enjoy a tasty low carb meal.
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Meatballs and potatoes in the Air fryer
Meatballs and potatoes are one of our favorite dinner recipes. Juicy meatballs and fluffy cubed potatoes is an easy, quick and flavorful one pot meal made right in your air fryer.
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Air fryer Hobo packets with Hamburgers (Hobo dinners)
Bring your campfire foil packet dinners home with these easy air fryer hamburger hobo packets. Traditionally made on a grill or an oven you’d be pleasantly surprised how well foil packet meals cook in the air fryer.
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Air fryer Baked sweet potatoes (whole)
Baking whole sweet potatoes in the air fryer is a walk in the park! This Air fryer baked sweet potato recipe requires minimal ingredients and gets ready in 30 mins or less depending on the size of the potatoes.
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Air fryer vegetables
Air fryer vegetables is a delicious and easy marinated vegetables recipe made right in the air fryer. I love how quick and tasty this roasted vegetables recipe turns out. Whether you are making fresh or frozen vegetable medley, this kitchen appliance is your go to and if you love grilled veggies, give this a try and let’s catch up.
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Reheat Rotisserie Chicken in Air fryer
How to reheat rotisserie chicken in air fryer; So you got back from Costco and realized your rotisserie chicken is all cold just when you finished unpacking your groceries and getting ready to dig in.
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Air fryer Brussel sprouts with bacon recipe
Air fryer brussel sprouts with bacon is a great and easy recipe that’s perfect as a holiday side dish and all year round. These tiny cabbages are keto friendly and low carb making this a recipe that cuts across many diets.
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Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Air fryer bacon grilled cheese is a grilled cheese with bacon sandwich. Easy to make and probably worth the calories if taken in moderation. Like my other air fryer sandwiches, this is super easy to make in the air fryer or oven.
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Air fryer Crack green beans recipe (Arkansas green beans)
My favorite crack green beans recipe will be shared today. This delicious side dish of old fashioned green beans with bacon reminds me so much of our Air fryer Brussel sprouts and bacon recipe. Easy to make, quick, delicious and most importantly no need to turn on your stove or oven, are you sold on that yet?
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Air Fryer Cheeseburger
Air fryer cheeseburger or cheese burger is a perfect lunch made with burger buns, cheese and hamburger patties which can be made from fresh or frozen in the air fryer. It’s an easy takeout food you can easily make at home in a breeze with an air fryer.
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Air fryer Roasted potatoes
Thinking of making Roasted potatoes in air fryer? Make this easy diced baby potatoes. These Air fryer roasted potatoes are soft on the inside with crispy and golden exterior. #airfryerpotatoes
Air fryer Breakfast
Air fryer Toast
Air fryer toast! Yay!! Easy to make breakfast recipe anyone can make. The air fryer literally makes the best toast bread and it’s totally hands free and gets all toasted and delicious.
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Air fryer Turkey Bacon
Air fryer Turkey bacon is perfect for people that don’t like pig bacon. Cooking bacon in the air fryer ensures you get perfectly crispy bacon every time. Turkey bacon is not laden with as much fat as regular bacon so there’s little or no mess and this recipe shows you all the tips and tricks needed to make the best air fryer Turkey bacon.
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Air fryer Eggs, Bacon and Toast
This Eggs, bacon and toast recipe like the song implies makes for a great breakfast and you can make this delight in your air fryer in little time. This is an easy open faced sandwich that you can add to your collection of air fryer breakfast recipes.
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Air fryer French toast
Delight your family with this amazing Air fryer French toast recipe! Quick and easy to make and requires minimal effort. Whether you’re making it from scratch or from frozen, the air fryer cooks this family favorite in less time than the traditional method.
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Crispy Air fryer Bacon
Air fryer bacon is one recipe you need to try. Making bacon in the air fryer makes the crispiest bacon with literally no mess. The basket drains off the excess bacon fat that you can use in any keto or low carb recipe you want.
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Air fried Peanut Butter and jelly sandwich
Air fried Peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a perfect air fryer breakfast sandwich! Making toast in the Air fryer is becoming one of our favorite ways to enjoy some toasted bread or breakfast sandwich. This Air fried pb&j is definitely worth the calories and I will be sharing some healthy options and peanut butter alternatives.
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Air fryer Kielbasa (Polish Sausages)
Cooking Kielbasa sausages in the air fryer is my new favorite way. Whether I’m cooking these whole or cut up in slices, this Air Fryer Kielbasa recipe is quick and and easy to make and if you’ve been wondering how to cook Kielbasa, this easy semi hands free method will keep you away from standing over the stove top or heating up your house with an oven.
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Air fryer Chocolate Baked Oats Recipe
Chocolate baked oatmeal also called baked chocolate oatmeal is an easy breakfast recipe that can be made in the air fryer. A healthy fiber rich recipe that can also double as a dessert recipe. If you’ve never tried baked oatmeal, this is the time to try it cos it’s even easier in the air fryer.
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Air fryer chicken sausages (Spicy Andouille chicken sausages)
These Air fryer chicken sausages are spicy and delicious. The perfect breakfast to serve with a side of veggies, scrambled eggs or peppers. And no! Sausages are not limited to the breakfast table. They can be enjoyed as side dish for dinner and the air fryer sure makes great sausages in less time.
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Air fryer Baked Oats Recipe
Baked Oats is an easy cake recipe that I make often but recently joined the viral trend on tiktok. Like my chocolate banana muffins, you get to decide if this is a dessert or breakfast. Blended oatmeal or oats requires a few ingredients and your blender and you are well on your way to a healthy treat made right in your air fryer.
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Healthy air fryer recipes
Air fryer lemon pepper chicken thighs recipe
Making Lemon Pepper chicken thighs in air fryer is our new favorite easy dinner recipe. With just a few ingredients, these Air fryer lemon pepper chicken thighs are ready in less than 20 mins. The lemon pepper marinade takes this boneless chicken to another level. It’s super easy, quick and flavorful.
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Air fryer vegetables
Air fryer vegetables is a delicious and easy marinated vegetables recipe made right in the air fryer. I love how quick and tasty this roasted vegetables recipe turns out. Whether you are making fresh or frozen vegetable medley, this kitchen appliance is your go to and if you love grilled veggies, give this a try and let’s catch up.
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Air fryer chicken quarters
This is a super easy air fryer chicken quarters recipe is for beginners and expert users alike. If you are wondering how to cook frozen chicken quarters in the air fryer, this fool proof recipe is right up your alley and all you need to make a quick, and flavorful side dish for dinner.
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Air fryer Brussel sprouts with bacon recipe
Air fryer brussel sprouts with bacon is a great and easy recipe that’s perfect as a holiday side dish and all year round. These tiny cabbages are keto friendly and low carb making this a recipe that cuts across many diets.
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Air fryer mushrooms (Air fried Mushrooms recipe)
Air fryer mushrooms with no breading are the perfect side dish that fits into most diets including Keto, Low carb, Vegan and vegetarian. Air fried mushrooms are easy to make, flavorful and quick! It gets ready in less than 15 mins with minimal prep and a few pantry staples.
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Air fryer Parmentier potatoes (cubed potatoes)
Parmentier potatoes is a classic French cubed potatoes recipe. This is an easy, quick and flavorful herbed potato dish that my family loves. Fluffy diced potatoes with crispy edges served with gravy are always a winner and the air fryer makes the best roasted potatoes
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Seasoned crispy Air fryer sweet potatoes from scratch
Seasoned crispy Air fryer sweet potato fries are a perfect way to enjoy your favorite deep fried side dish guilt free. Making sweet potatoes in the air fryer is a healthy alternative without skimping on flavor. You are less than 15 mins away from enjoying this baked root vegetable with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Low carb and Keto Air fryer recipes
Air fryer Chicken legs
Tender juicy Air fryer Chicken legs doused in a keto friendly Teriyaki sauce is a perfect side to any meal and a great addition to your collection of chicken recipes.
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Air fryer bacon wrapped radishes (keto potatoes)
Air fryer radishes wrapped in bacon? Next we’d be wrapping some beets too right? Well you may not be too far from the truth cos these air fryer bacon wrapped radishes are the closest you could get to keto potatoes.
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Bacon twists (How to make Twisted Bacon in the Air fryer)
Twisted bacon another tiktok recipe is upon us. This is easily adaptable keto friendly appetizer is not only great for breakfast, it also serves as a snack and is perfect for entertaining.
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Crispy Air fryer chicken drumsticks
Crispy air fryer chicken drumsticks that are tender, juicy on the inside and seasoned to perfection. These Chicken legs have no breading and yet have nice and crispy skin. Thanks to the addition of baking powder to the spice blend. This recipe is ready in 30 mins! Just in time for dinner.
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Air fryer Roasted Garlic Asiago Chicken sausages & sweet peppers
Baking chicken sausages in the air fryer is fast becoming my favorite way to make them and these Amylu roasted garlic chicken sausages from Costco definitely check all the boxes. Pairing them with roasted sweet mini peppers was the best decision ever!
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Air fryer mushrooms (Air fried Mushrooms recipe)
Air fryer mushrooms with no breading are the perfect side dish that fits into most diets including Keto, Low carb, Vegan and vegetarian. Air fried mushrooms are easy to make, flavorful and quick! It gets ready in less than 15 mins with minimal prep and a few pantry staples.
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Air fryer Crack green beans recipe (Arkansas green beans)
My favorite crack green beans recipe will be shared today. This delicious side dish of old fashioned green beans with bacon reminds me so much of our Air fryer Brussel sprouts and bacon recipe. Easy to make, quick, delicious and most importantly no need to turn on your stove or oven, are you sold on that yet?
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Air fryer Country style ribs
Air fryer country style ribs; a winning recipe that just has to be shared to you guys. My new favorite way to make country style ribs bone in or boneless, and to be honest, with the air fryer there’s no need to turn on the oven or light up your grill in the hot summer months.
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Air fryer boneless chicken thighs recipe
Looking for a tasty air fryer chicken thighs recipe? Boneless chicken thighs in the air fryer is one of my favorite ways to meal prep and this air fryer boneless chicken thighs recipe is easy, quick and flavorful.
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Air fryer frozen foods
Air fryer Tater tots
Air fryer Tater tots are the best. If you haven’t tried this easy potato side dish in your air fryer then you are in for a pleasant surprise at how good these are. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. No need to thaw before cooking. Simply cook from frozen and in less than 15 mins it’s done.
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Air Fryer Dino Nuggets
Frozen chicken nuggets are a perfect snack for kids when you don’t have enough time on hand to make it from scratch. These Dino nuggets crisp up perfectly in the air fryer and the different shapes and sizes of the dinosaurs make it an easy choice for picky eaters.
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How to make frozen corn dogs in the air fryer
In less than 10 mins you’ve got yourself a tasty air fried snack to enjoy. Air fryer corn dogs are one of my kid’s favorite use of the air fryer. These are made from frozen corn dogs and you don’t need to thaw before cooking. It’s that easy.
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Air Fryer Steak Fries recipe (fresh or frozen)
Air fryer steak fries is like a walk in the park! Whether you are making steak fries in the air from fresh or frozen you will enjoy the crispy edges and fluffy interior that comes with well cooked and seasoned fries.
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How to make Frozen burgers in air fryer
Making Frozen burgers in air fryer is a must try if your haven’t already. Air hamburgers cook quickly and evenly whether making from scratch or from frozen.
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Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
If you haven’t tried Air fryer Frozen French fries just yet, I would urge you to grab a bag of frozen French fries the next time you go to the groceries and make this MacDonalds drive thru favorite in your air fryer in less time than you would need to wait in the queue. They come out very crispy and delicious every time.
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How to make Frozen sweet potato Fries in the air fryer
Sometimes you need a short cut to a nice dinner! Frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer is definitely a great option. It comes out well seasoned and crispy every time. This Air fryer sweet potatoes recipe is a fool proof recipe anyone can make. Making fries in your new kitchen gadget reduces the need to use excess oil. You don’t even need a spritz of oil for this which makes healthier than deep fried.
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Air fryer smiley fries
Have you tried McCain smiles in the air fryer? These cute air fryer smiley fries will sure make your day! This is a quick and easy snack, appetizer or side dish that’ll impress.
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Frozen Pretzels in air fryer
Have you tried making frozen pretzels in the air fryer yet? If not, then you're in for a real treat! Air fryer frozen pretzels are a quick and easy snack that's perfect for any occasion.
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Air fryer chicken fries
Air fryer chicken fries can be is a great addition to any meal you are looking to make a main course! I love that it’s super easy to make and gets ready in less than 15 mins.
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Air fryer frozen crinkle fries
Learn how to make frozen crinkle fries in air fryer in few minutes. If you are looking for a quick and easy side dish or snack to make for your family, these air fryer frozen crinkle cut fries recipe should be one of them.
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Air fryer Desserts
Air fryer s’mores dip recipe
This S’mores dip recipe is one you need to have. No oven needed just your trusty air fryer and a mini skillet. My kids can’t have enough of it! It’s a nice campfire treat to enjoy with your family once in a while and you can make this happen indoors and in your Air fryer with just 2 ingredients!
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Air fryer Strawberry thumbprint cookies recipe. (4 ingredients only)
Air fryer Strawberry thumbprint cookies are simple shortbread jam cookies made in the air fryer. They are easy to make, egg free and requires 4 ingredients only.
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Banana bread bundt cake in the air fryer
Banana bread bundt cake is a perfect treat that can be made right in the air fryer and requires a few ingredients. Banana bread is one of our favorite air fryer baked goods you might see from my banana muffins, chocolate muffins and mini breads.
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Air fryer Chocolate Banana Muffins
Air fryer Chocolate Banana muffins are so moist and delicious and the perfect treat for chocolate lovers. It’s super easy to make and comes together quickly in one bowl. It’s a double chocolate upgrade to my favorite Banana bread muffins in the Air fryer.
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Air fryer Madeleines
Madeleines are delicious delicate petite french butter cakes that are sometimes referred to as cookies. These shell shaped tea cakes have slight humps, crispy edges and tender crumbs and are traditionally made in the oven. However in keeping with our Air Fryer Yum promise, we would be making Air fryer madeleines today and they are simply the best.
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Air fryer Shortbread cookies (3 ingredients only)
These air fryer shortbread cookies is the perfect cookie recipe for all seasons! If you haven’t tried baking up a batch of cookies in your air fryer then you are leaving a lot or deliciousness on the table these air fryer cookies are so easy to make. This small batch cookie recipe requires just 3 ingredients!
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Air fryer s’mores
If you love campfire smores, you’ll definitely love this air fryer smores recipe. It’s an easy and quick dessert that you can easily make at home and in your air fryer.
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Vegan and Vegetarian air fryer recipes
Air fryer mushrooms (Air fried Mushrooms recipe)
Air fryer mushrooms with no breading are the perfect side dish that fits into most diets including Keto, Low carb, Vegan and vegetarian. Air fried mushrooms are easy to make, flavorful and quick! It gets ready in less than 15 mins with minimal prep and a few pantry staples.
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Air Fryer Kale Chips
Air fryer kale chips turn out crispy and delicious in less time than it would in the oven. It’s the perfect Keto / low carb heathy snack. Perfectly Salted and easily adaptable with a variety of seasoning options
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Air fryer Veggie Breakfast Links
Perfectly cooked air fryer veggie sausage links in under 10 mins. This easy vegetarian breakfast that non vegetarians would love. I love to serve this with sautéed peppers, Texas toast or scrambled eggs. If you want to make it a full vegan meal, make some scrambled tofu or Just Egg omelet.
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Air fryer Tater tots
Air fryer Tater tots are the best. If you haven’t tried this easy potato side dish in your air fryer then you are in for a pleasant surprise at how good these are. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. No need to thaw before cooking. Simply cook from frozen and in less than 15 mins it’s done.
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Seasoned crispy Air fryer sweet potatoes from scratch
Seasoned crispy Air fryer sweet potato fries are a perfect way to enjoy your favorite deep fried side dish guilt free. Making sweet potatoes in the air fryer is a healthy alternative without skimping on flavor. You are less than 15 mins away from enjoying this baked root vegetable with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Reheating foods in the air fryer
How to reheat chicken in air fryer
I love to reheat fried chicken in air fryer appliances it’s quick and easy to do and doesn’t dry out the chicken or make it soggy. I have received quite a number of questions regarding reheating foods in the air fryer so I decided to create this simple guide to show you how to reheat chicken in air fryer machines in easy steps.
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How to reheat Fries in Air fryer
This is a guide on how to reheat fries in air fryer so you can enjoy your leftover French fries like it was fresh out of the oil. The air fryer does a good job at reheating leftovers. Have you tried reheating pizza in the air fryer? It’s epic!
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How to reheat chicken wings in air fryer
Reheating wings in air fryer appliances is my fav! Here is an easy guide that will show you how to reheat chicken wings in the air fryer. Hey wings lover, those leftover wings need not be soggy when reheated it can still taste all crispy and nice just like it came fresh out of the hot oil.
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How to reheat Pizza in the Air fryer
Learn how to Reheat Pizza in Air Fryer in super easy steps. The air fryer reheat leftovers to perfection and reheating pizza in the air fryer is the best way to enjoy your leftovers
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Reheat Rotisserie Chicken in Air fryer
How to reheat rotisserie chicken in air fryer; So you got back from Costco and realized your rotisserie chicken is all cold just when you finished unpacking your groceries and getting ready to dig in.
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Air Fryer Vegetables
Air Fryer Kale Chips
Air fryer kale chips turn out crispy and delicious in less time than it would in the oven. It’s the perfect Keto / low carb heathy snack. Perfectly Salted and easily adaptable with a variety of seasoning options
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Air fryer vegetables
Air fryer vegetables is a delicious and easy marinated vegetables recipe made right in the air fryer. I love how quick and tasty this roasted vegetables recipe turns out. Whether you are making fresh or frozen vegetable medley, this kitchen appliance is your go to and if you love grilled veggies, give this a try and let’s catch up.
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Appetizers & Snacks
Air Fryer Bacon Crackers Recipe
These air fryer bacon crackers are a nice blend of sweet and salty. Similar to my favorite holiday bacon appetizer recipe yet slightly different. Keebler’s Club crackers are the stars in this recipe
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Air fryer bacon wrapped pineapple (bites and rings)
Here’s something sweet to wrap bacon around. Air fryer Bacon wrapped pineapple bites are delicious sweet and salty appetizers that’s will having you reaching out for more.
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Air fryer bacon wrapped potatoes with baby potatoes
Baby potatoes wrapped in bacon are always a delight to see on an appetizer table in a party or get together. These Air fryer bacon wrapped potatoes are even more fun and easier to make than in the oven and get ready in less than 20 mins.
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Air fryer bacon wrapped shrimp recipe
Grilled bacon wrapped shrimp! Raise up your hands if you love bacon and shrimp recipes. Well today is your lucky day cos this air fryer bacon wrapped shrimp is all shades of delicious.
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Air fryer shrimp Recipe (Jerk shrimp Recipe)
Air fryer shrimp is one of our favorite seafood sides. This crowd pleasing appetizer can be enjoyed in a variety of ways using different seasoning options like jerk seasoning, Cajun or your favorite blend. Bacon wrapped shrimp, is another favorite here at Air fryer yum but today we will be making this delicious jerk shrimp recipe.
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Air fryer Chin chin
Air Fryer Chin chin is a healthy twist to a very popular African snack. This crunchy treat is popular around the holidays especially Christmas. Traditionally Chin chin is deep fried. However in the quest for a healthier way of eating, we are making it in the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon
Air fryer everything but the bagel Salmon or everything bagel Salmon is an easy 2 ingredients fish recipe that’s perfect for midweek dinner. This air fryer salmon recipe gets ready in less than 15 minutes with little prep and minimal cleanup.
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Air frying tips
- Read your manual: As a beginner the first thing to do is to get acquainted with your new kitchen appliance and the best way to do so is to read the manual that came right inside the box.
- Place your appliance where it can get some air not in a cabinet. At least a space of 6 inch around is ideal.
- Do not pour oil into the air fryer, it is not a deep fryer.
- Don’t be afraid to open the basket often to check your food especially if you are making a recipe for the first time.
- Recipes are guides: when trying out a recipe, it’s ok to open the basket often, and I recommend you start checking for doneness at least 5 mins before the stated time for recipes cooking beyond 15 mins and 2 to 3 mins for recipes with less than 15 mins cook time.
- Clean your air fryer after each use and do a deep clean after making greasy foods like bacon, steak, chicken, sausages and burgers or after making recipes that can lead to caramelized sugar like Million dollar bacon, bacon ritz crackers appetizer or bacon crackers with brown sugar.
- Do not overcrowd the basket, cook in batches if needed
- Flip or toss your food/ shake the basket: Flip your food when making recipes like burgers, shake the basket when making fries and toss with a spatula when making foods like air fryer vegetables.
FAQs
Can I put raw meat in the air fryer?
Yes you can put raw meat in the air fryer. The air fryer is known to cook meats to perfection. If you are holding back on cooking your chicken, beef or pork recipes in your air fryer, you are missing out on a lot of lot of tasty dishes.
Do I need to add oil to air fryer?
You do not need to add oil to an air fryer like you would with a deep fryer. Depending on what you are cooking, you may only need a spritz of oil on the air fryer basket or on the food itself.
Can I cook frozen food in air fryer?
Definitely. We do that all the time from frozen fries to frozen chicken or fish. You won’t even notice the difference.
Is an air fryer good for beginners?
Yes an air fryer is a great kitchen appliance for beginners. It’s not difficult to use and with frequent use you will become a pro user in no time.
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- How to make air fryer perforated parchment paper
- 70+ Cosori air fryer recipes you should make right now
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You’ve got your air fryer and now you are looking for easy air fryer recipes for beginners and what to cook in the air fryer. This collection of the best air fryer recipes is perfect for anyone from beginners to seasoned air fryer users. Air Fryer Frozen fries is the featured recipe for this collection because believe it's a recipe that can easily help you build the confidence you need to try more.
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Prep Time 1 minute min
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 277 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen French fries
- ¼ cup Ketchup or Fry sauce
Instructions
Place fries in Air fryer basket
Set temperature to 400°F / 200°C and timer to Air fry for 12-15 mins shaking every 5 mins to ensure even cooking.
Serve with dipping sauce of choice
Notes
Air fryers vary in heat level be sure to check your fries often if you are your gadget for the first time.
Do not overcrowd the basket
The cooking time will depend the size and thickness of the fries. It will also depend on the quantity of fries in that basket. Start checking at 8 mins for thin cut fries and 12 mins for thicker fries
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 39.7gProtein: 4.3gFat: 11.5gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 432mgPotassium: 681mgFiber: 4.1gSugar: 4.4gCalcium: 17mgIron: 2mg
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