Easy Air Fryer Recipes You Need To Make ASAP

Air fryers are slowly winning us over. No, wait. They HAVE won us over. There's practically nothing these versatile gadgets can't do. We're talking Air Fryer Steak, Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks and even Air Fryer Coconut Prawns (they're as good as they sound). Craving fried food without the guilt? For a variety of insanely-tasty, and easy-to-make air fryer recipes, check out some of our favourites now. We promise, you won't be disappointed... (Our Air Fryer Brownies are a must-make!).

And since you're here, make sure you check out our selection of to-die-for Air Fryer Chicken Recipes, too.

For a 101 on all things air fryers, head over to our how-to guide on cooking with your air fryer.

If you’re looking for a new way of making homemade chips, we think air fryer chips are the way to go. Not only is cooking chips in your air fryer a convenient way of making them, you’re also sure to get super-crispy chips without having to cook them in tons of oil. This also makes them a healthier option. Win-win!

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To get crispy tofu you'd typically need to heat up a bunch of oil, worrying about over cooking or a messy clean-up. But, the air fryer makes getting perfect golden brown tofu a cinch.

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If you're someone that typically enjoys aubergine in parm form, we hear you. But when you don't feel like setting up a dredging station, the air fryer will give you a slightly crunchy outside with the much-loved creamy inside.

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For perfectly crisp and tender broccoli, skip the oven and use your air fryer. You can get away with minimal oil making it a smart way to cook the veggie, but still make it taste delicious. After a mere 10 minutes in the air fryer you'll have an easy side ready to go!

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This recipe is simple, fast, and will give you a new favourite veggie snack or side.

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Chimichangas are essentially fried burritos, which, don't get us wrong, we absolutely love. But sometimes we don't love the excess oil or simply the act of deep frying. It's messy.

Make your chicken chimichangas in the air fryer instead for an exceptionally crispy burrito.

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If you've ever wanted to bake just one or two cookies but didn't want to turn on your oven (or clean an entire baking tray because of it), I feel you. These air fryer cookies are your solution. It's easy to satisfy your craving—STAT—without overheating your kitchen or making a big mess.

Get the Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.

Skipping the pan fry for the air fryer though gives you that crispy coating without any extra fat meaning you can eat as much as you like without any remorse!

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Crab cakes are the ideal dish to cook in the air fryer because you want that crispy texture all around without ending up with an oil-logged cake.

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Using your air fryer for hot dogs gives you grill quality without the hassle of cleaning the grates and waiting for the grill to preheat.

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Crispy, tender Brussels are possible and in only 18 minutes thanks to your air fryer. They cook up quickly and with very little oil! The quick dressing makes them a little more vibrant and brightens the veggie up making it feel more like a true side instead of just a roasted vegetable.

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Are we even surprised? By now we already know the air fryer is supreme. The fact that crispy golden chicken can be achieved without the use of any oil whatsoever is amazing and that's not to mention how quickly the air fryer can do it!

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They get totally crispy, and the spicy mayo goes perfectly with the sweet coconut. Match made in heaven!

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Get your air fryer ready and put the oil away! This falafel is beyond easy to make and most of the time is simply spent on working in batches (the worst, we know!) in the air fryer. Well spiced and tender, this is our favourite way to make falafel.

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These are stuffed with mozzarella for an extra-fun surprise and once coated in your favourite marinara can be a meal all on their own. These are anything but your ordinary meatball and we are here for it!

Get the Air Fryer Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs recipe.

One of our all-time favourites: Fried Pickles. This air fryer version uses virtually no fat, and they're insanely crunchy regardless! Pickle fans, you know what to do.

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For the fastest meal ever, turn to your air fryer. This salmon cooks in just 10 minutes and comes out perfectly tender on the inside with an amazing top crust. The sweet mustard topping makes this one of our favourite salmon dishes.

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Crispy chicken tenders without the deep fryer? YES! These air fryer chicken tenders only need 10 minutes to get golden and crispy. The honey mustard dipping sauce can be stirred together during that time to make this a fast and weeknight friendly meal.

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Cooking bacon in the oven is the classic move, and it's a great one, but we are here to tell you to give the air fryer a chance. It will be done faster than your oven can preheat and we are always looking for faster ways to bacon! The air fryer makes the crispiest bacon of all time without all of the crazy amounts of grease. You'll love yourself for it.

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Everyone loves a good fudgy brownie. This air fryer version "bakes" in half the time of a usual brownie, so it's safe to say we're hooked. Though you could slice it into squares, we prefer to go straight in with spoons. Don't forget a big scoop of ice cream!

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Though the 10 year old version of ourselves would be shocked to hear it, we can't get enough of Brussels sprouts. Not only are they are favourite veggie side, they're now our favourite salty, crunchy snack! We love this garlic-parm variety dipped in caesar dressing, but Ranch wouldn't be a bad idea either. 😉

Get the Air Fryer Brussels Sprout Crisps recipe.

With the quick cook time, these burgers stay perfectly juicy and basically beg for a melty slice of cheese. Load it up with your favourite toppings and feel like the burger master you are - without all the smoke in your face.

Get the Air Fryer Cheeseburgers recipe.

Chicken breasts have a terrible reputation for drying out, but an air fryer keeps that from happening. The quick cook time means they stay nice and tender and the breading still gets extra crispy. All without a drop of oil. It's an actual miracle.

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Turns out the absolute best way to achieve the crispiest skin on chicken thighs is using your air fryer! The quick cook time achieves the crispiest, juiciest chicken that we devoured in mere minutes. The marinade doubles as a sticky glaze that is *just* spicy enough.

Get the Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Thighs recipe.

If homemade Cinnamon Rolls seem like too much work on Saturday morning then we've found you the perfect solution. No need to wait on dough to rise with these easy air fryer cinnamon rolls.

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Skip the pot of hot oil and make these healthier air fryer doughnuts. If you've ever had a baked doughnut, brace yourself. These are SO much better. Instead of tasting like a cake, shaped like a doughnut, each of these tastes like freshly fried classic glazed doughnuts.

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This air fryer fish is the perfect substitute. It is every bit as crunchy and the fish stays perfectly flaky. Skipping the frying means no unnecessary oil and it takes less time!

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There's no need to skip breakfast with these easy air fryer french toast sticks. There's no overnight soaking necessary or stressing over how hot the pan is getting. Aim for thick sliced of bread for sturdier french toast that's perfectly dunkable.

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Imagine the best fried chicken you've ever had. Now imagine if it wasn't even fried. Crazy, right? Not with this easy air-fryer fried chicken recipe! The air fryer works some kind of magic on the chicken, and it crisps up into perfectly crunchy chicken as if it had been deep-fried.

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Mozzarella sticks are the quintessential party appetiser. They're hot, crunchy, and oozing with molten cheese—what's not to love?! Dipped in homemade marinara sauce, we think there's no better snack.

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Making great homemade pizza can be hard, or so we thought. Turns out, we just hadn't tried making it in an air fryer yet! This super simple recipe yields some of the best pizza to ever come out of our kitchen. The air fryer excels in cooking crust—ours was airy in the centre and crunchy on the outside, just like in a true pizza oven!

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Most of the time, we don't get very excited over pork chops. Often overdone, they come out dry, sad, and flavourless. The air fryer changes all that. These get coated in Parmesan and plenty of spices for the perfect crust, and the quick cooking time in the air fryer ensures they don't dry out. It's dinner in an instant.

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We pride ourselves for how perfect our roasted potatoes are. We truly thought they couldn't get be any better, but it turns out the air fryer works some kind of magic on potatoes. They get extra crispy all over and stay perfectly soft on the inside. Toss them in just a little bit of oil so all of the seasonings stick to make these the most addicting potatoes ever.

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We love a good Classic Roasted Chicken, but it's not always practical for a weeknight dinner. This easy air fryer recipe takes most of the waiting out of roasting a chicken, with remarkably similar results. We found that even when we cooked our chicken well past 73°C, it was still juicy and not at all dry. Air fryer, we love you.

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A perfectly seared steak can seem like a daunting task. Getting the golden, crusty sear on the outside and trying not to overcook your steak can be difficult.

What if we told you that your air fryer can take all of that stress away? It's true! Leave it to the air fryer to cook a perfect piece of steak all without filling your kitchen with smoke or turning on the grill. As for the herb butter? It's not mandatory, but it sure is delicious.

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We love a good, crispy sweet potato fry. Though the oven-baked variety is great, these air fryer fries get even crispier and take way less time! Paired with our favourite 3-ingredient secret sauce, we can't think of a better snack.

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Quit stressing over a perfectly roasted turkey for Christmas. It's hard and it takes up all of your oven space. This year, make your turkey in the air fryer! It takes way less effort with far better results.

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Fried Chicken Wings are delicious, but they make a big mess. These air fryer wings are super-easy, and they're just as crunchy as the oil-fried kind. We're hooked! Add buffalo sauce (or, really, any sauce you're a fan of) and you're good to go!

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