Welcome to the world of air frying, where cooking is quick, easy, and fun! We've collected 15 beginner-friendly air fryer recipes, and you'll discover how this clever kitchen gadget can transform simple ingredients into mouth-watering meals.
Air Fryer Chicken Legs

Air Fryer Chicken Legs are an easy and delicious dinner recipe kids and adults love. Coated with olive oil and a blend of seasonings, cooking chicken legs in the air fryer takes just 20 minutes, resulting in the most perfectly crisp, flavorful skin.
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Air Fryer Pork Chops
These air fryer pork chops are coated in a homemade spice rub and then air-fried until golden brown and tender. A fast and easy way to make juicy and flavorful pork chops every time!
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Air Fryer Kielbasa
This air fryer kielbasa is the perfect quick and easy meal for a busy weeknight! Pair it with veggies and rice or potatoes for a simple dinner the whole family will love!
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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders
Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders are easier to make and a healthier option than deep frying. This quick lunch and easy dinner recipe teaches how to cook frozen chicken strips in an air fryer.
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Air Fryer Salmon
Seasoned with bold spices and air-fried to crispy perfection,3 this flaky, succulent air fryer salmon comes together in less than 20 minutes! With no oil needed, it’s the perfect light, healthy dinner.
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Air Fryer French Fries
These Air Fryer French Fries are fresh, crispy, and healthy. Here are the secrets for making extra crispy, flavorful French fries using only 3 basic ingredients.
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Air Fryer Peaches
These easy air fryer peaches are our favorite summer recipe lately, and we love that you can eat them for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. These air-fried peaches are perfectly caramelized and then topped with Greek yogurt, honey, and granola.
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
These Air Fryer Chicken Wings are crispy, baked to perfection, and covered in a delicious savory buffalo sauce that will have everyone licking their fingers.
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Air Fryer Cauliflower
This Air Fryer Cauliflower is a super easy side dish that no one can resist. Ready in less than 15 minutes, learn how to make the best air-fried cauliflower with crisp edges that are flavorful and tender.
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Air Fryer Shrimp
This Air fryer Shrimp is juicy, succulent, perfectly seasoned with simple pantry spices, and ready in under 10 minutes. Perfect to be made into tacos, bowls, salads or quesadillas.
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Air Fryed Frozen Gnocchi
Introducing air-fried frozen gnocchi, the recipe you never knew you needed. The gnocchi gets so crispy in the air fryer and is ridiculously easy to make. The gnocchi gets so crispy in the air fryer, and when paired with the garlic powder, it is so good.
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Air Fryer Carrots
Perfectly seasoned and delicious, these air fryer roasted carrots are a quick healthy snack or side dish. Make these crispy yet tender roasted carrots in the air fryer or oven.
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Crispy Baked Chicken Schnitzel
This baked chicken schnitzel is made with chicken breasts and a double-breaded coating for an extra crispy crunch! This chicken schnitzel recipe uses matzo meal and almond flour, so it’s great to serve for Passover or any time of the year for a crowd-pleasing meal.
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Air Fryer Butternut Squash
This air fryer butternut squash is crispy and caramelized on the outside with a creamy, tender interior. Using an air fryer for this recipe delivers a crispy exterior with minimal oil faster than traditional roasting.
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Garlic Bread In Air Fryer
This Garlic Bread in an Air Fryer broils up into the most delicious toast in just minutes. Get ready for a cheesy garlic melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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Crispy Air Fryer Steak Fries.
Crispy Air Fryer Steak Fries are made from scratch, tender, and incredibly tasty! With simple ingredients, less oil and a short cooking time, they make the perfect side dish or appetizer!
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Air Fryer Mushrooms
These Indian-spiced air fryer mushrooms are one of the best mushroom dishes you will try! They are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and have a delicious burst of flavors.
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Air Fryer Apples
Warm and tender cinnamon-seasoned air fryer apples are an incredibly easy and delicious quick dessert! Picture the filling of an apple pie but portion-controlled and without all the extra calories. Serve it with a little ice cream, whipped topping, yogurt, and granola for a fun, no-fuss, tasty dessert you'll want to make over and over!
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Air Fryer Tacos
Air Fryer Tacos are delicious and turn out beautifully crisp every time - if you know the prep tricks. Two quick steps before assembling Air Fryer Tacos are key to achieving consistent, crispy results.
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Air Fryer Bisquick Sausage Balls
Bisquick Sausage Balls are an easy appetizer with only five ingredients! They are moist, meaty, and full of flavor. This classic party treat is perfect for dipping.
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Air Fryer Cheesecake
Air Fryer Cheesecake is a creamy dessert for two that makes two ramekin cheesecakes without preheating the oven! Serve with whipped cream and berries.
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Air Fried Red Potatoes
Make sure to save and keep this recipe safe because these Air Fryer Red Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any of your fun meals. We call it a S.E.T. recipe because it is Simple, Easy, and Tasty. Let me explain.
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Air Fryer Cherry Turnovers
These flaky air fryer turnovers are the perfect dessert or delicious snack. They are essentially little air fryer cherry pies, made with a filling placed on puff pastry and then folded over and sealed.
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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are an easy and healthy weeknight meal! This recipe makes tender chicken and vegetables that are perfectly seasoned. Get the flavor of your favorite restaurant’s fajitas in just 15 minutes!
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Air Fryer Pork Loin
Discover the perfect air fryer pork loin recipe for a delicious and healthy meal. Juicy pork roast cooks up crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!
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