18 Must-Make Air Fryer Recipes

The air fryer is the latest kitchen gadget taking the cooking world by storm! Haven’t heard much about it yet? Check out our article for everything you need to know about an air fryer. With an air fryer, you get healthier food (like fried chicken and fried pickles). Truly, it is a miracle! But the air fryer isn’t only fried foods, you can always quickly cook up salmon, baked potatoes, brussels sprouts and even grilled cheese sandwiches. So cool! Check out these air fryer recipes we think you’re going to love!

Lisa’s Air Fryer Fried Chicken

“Air fryers have come a long way. This air fryer recipe is a great guilt-free way to enjoy fried chicken without the frying. It does not taste exactly like traditional fried chicken, but it’s quite tasty. It went fast in the Test Kitchen. The seasoning on the fried chicken is fantastic. We think your family will love this air fryer fried chicken recipe.” – Leah


Crispy fried pickles in the air fryer or skillet

“Move over, onion dip. Fried pickles need some room on the snack table. Coated in beer batter, and finished with panko bread crumbs, it’s the briny appetizer of your salt-lovin’ dreams. They can be made in a skillet or “fried” in an air fryer. I have directions for both in the recipe below.” – Cadry


Air Fryer Baked Potato

“Our Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe is covered with a parsley garlic salt rub. The garlic parsley potatoes skin is flavorful and crispy! Making Air Fryer Baked Potatoes will be your new favorite way to use your air fryer. The flavor and texture make this the best baked potato ever!” – Courtney


Perfect Air Fryer Salmon

“I would have never guessed making salmon in an air fryer would have produced the most tender and juicy salmon every time. I promise this Perfect Air Fryer Salmon will become your new way to conquer salmon in the kitchen.” – Cathy


Perfect Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

“You guys, I am so excited to share my latest recipe: perfect, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside air fryer Brussels sprouts.” – Becky


Copycat Taco Bell Air Fryer Crunch Wraps Recipe

“I saw something the other day, it was a recipe for crunch wraps and it gave me the idea to do this in the air fryer… I am so glad I did, it was uber fast to make these Copycat Taco Bell Air Fryer Crunch Wraps and they taste like what glitter taste like, I’m sure if glitter were edible. Only 2 minutes on each side in my air fryer.” – Jamela


Garlic Parmesan Oil-Free Air Fryer Chips

“These tasty oil-free air fryer chips will totally blow your mind – and satisfy your craving for something crunchy and delicious without compromising on health.” – Karissa


Air Fryer Simple Grilled American Cheese Sandwich

“This Air Fryer Simple Grilled American Cheese Sandwich is ready in only a few minutes and has 50% less fat calories than using a Skillet!” – Jill


Air Fryer Bacon

“Air Fryer Bacon – You’ll never want to bake bacon in your oven again!” – Jenna


Air Fryer Parmesan Shrimp

“The Air Fryer Parmesan Shrimp I’m sharing today is SO yummy and good for you, too! My air fryer has been getting a workout lately and I’m loving everything that’s come out of it!” – Sara


Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Breaded Fried Chicken Wings

“Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Breaded Fried Chicken Wings is a quick and easy low-fat recipe for crispy and crunchy chicken wings. This recipe is the perfect air-fried buttermilk, southern fried chicken recipe and takes 20 minutes to cook. This dish can serve as an appetizer or main dish for lunch or dinner.” – Brandi


Air Fryer Cauliflower Rice

“It is so easy to make air fried cauliflower rice in the air fryer! You can follow this recipe exactly or mix-and-match your own veggies to suit your tastes.” – Becky


Air Fryer Roasted Corn

“Air Fryer Roasted Corn is a great way to use your air fryer when it isn’t making crispy french fries.” – Stephanie


How to Roast Garlic Air Fryer Recipe

“How to roast garlic air fryer recipe is easy when using roasted garlic for appetizers, salads and many other of your favorite and traditional recipes. The flavor of roasted garlic is richer and less bitter which makes it one of my favorite ways to use garlic.” – Joanne


Homemade Air Fryer Pop Tarts

“The recipe is super simple, and you can customize it however you like. I have many ideas for different flavors!” – Gena


Air Fryer Dill Pickles

“I love love love deep fried dill pickles but they are deep fried ???? WELL, I just made these in my air fryer, NO OIL at all, and well they sure didn’t last long at all.” – Lisa


Air Fryer Buffalo Wings

“Saucy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings are lip-licking-good. Crispy skin with tender and juicy meat, you’ll never believe these weren’t cooked in a deep fryer!” – Danielle


Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice

“This Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice recipe is easy to make and gluten-free. It tastes as good as take-out and is more economical. I loved how little work was involved – no need for constant stirring, no splattering – and all with almost no oil!” – Valerie