I use my air fryer in my kitchen on a weekly basis! There are so many recipes out there that I definitely have an air fryer recipe for everyone. These are the best of the best and the hardest part will be picking out which one is your favorite!

If you haven’t tried using an air fryer or you’re an old pro, there is something or everyone! Try out some of my top favorite air fryer recipes like this chicken, these delicious French fries or this mouthwatering salmon.

Air Fryer Recipes

Ok, ok, you’ve got me. The air fryer is currently my all-time favorite kitchen appliance! I mean, how could it not be when it does as many things as it does? Let’s talk about it for a minute. Air frying doesn’t require any oil, making it healthier and mess-free. It is quick and easy, and the cooking time is decreased in most recipes. It’s pretty hands-off. You may only have to flip your food a time or two during cooking (if at all). The air fryer can reheat leftovers like it’s nobody’s business and make them taste as good as when they were first cooked… Have I convinced you yet?

If you use an air fryer all of the time or you are just about to buy one (thanks to my convincing you), then I have you covered for the next step… The recipes! This air fryer recipe round-up is the best of the best! The most popular on my website, the most popular in my house, and really, just the spot where I have gathered together all of the tried and true favorites. So get cooking! Want fish? Check. Chicken? Check. Vegetables? Check. This roundup has something for everyone! Plus, You will have a lot fewer dishes to do at the end of it all… It’s a win-win!

Air Fryer French Toast

Air fryer French toast is simple and delicious! You can whip this up in less than 10 minutes, and your family will gobble it up so fast that it will fly off of your table! 

Ingredients: eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, thick bread Texas toast or French bread, fresh berries, powdered sugar, syrup

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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Air fryer chicken parmesan is cheesy, crispy, and cooks up in less than 10 minutes! It’s an easy-to-make dinner that your family will go crazy over!

Ingredients: Chicken Breasts, Salt, Italian Seasoning Mix, All Purpose Flour, Eggs, Garlic Powder, Salt, Panko Breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Homemade Marinara, shredded Mozzarella, grated Parmesan

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Air Fryer Lobster Tails

The lobster tails cooked in the air fryer are incredibly tender and delicious. Topped with a melted buttery garlic herb sauce, this is a quick and easy way to have that delectable fancy dinner without a lot of time and preparation!

Ingredients: lobster tails, salt and pepper, butter melted, garlic cloves minced, paprika, parsley chopped

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Easy Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

There is no easier way to cook cinnamon rolls out there! These air fryer cinnamon rolls from a can are so easy and delicious. They take less than 15 minutes to bake!

Ingredients: refrigerator cinnamon rolls (with frosting)

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Juicy Air Fryer Turkey

This juicy air fryer turkey is SOO GOOD and will have all of your guests asking for more! It's perfectly golden brown and dripping in flavor… You will never cook a turkey any other way again! 

Ingredients: bone-in turkey breast , Olive Oil, Italian Seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, butter

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Air Fryer Donuts

Air Fryer Donuts are just minutes away and taste amazing! Glaze them or dunk them in cinnamon and sugar for donuts in less than 15 minutes!

Ingredients: refrigerated grands biscuits, Olive Oil Spray, Butter, sugar, cinnamon, powdered sugar, Milk*, vanilla, Optional: Sprinkles

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Air Fryer Broccoli

Crunchy yet tender this Air Fryer Roasted Garlic Broccoli is going to become a favorite side dish. Super quick and easy this is the best way to cook broccoli guaranteed!

Ingredients: broccoli florets, olive oil, garlic, italian seasoning, salt and pepper

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Insanely Delicious Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Coconut shrimp are insanely delicious! One of the best appetizers out there, these mouthwatering air fried coconut shrimp are crispy, lightweight and completely delightful! This appetizer is one that is sure to have your guests coming back for more!

Ingredients: large shrimp about 25, eggs, flaked unsweetened coconut, panko breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika optional, Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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20 Minute Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

These air fryer fajitas are packed to the brim with flavor but only take a few minutes to make! They are perfect for those on-the-go, busy nights, and everyone will go crazy over them!

Ingredients: Chicken Breast, Red Bell Pepper, Yellow Bell Pepper, Green Bell Pepper , Medium Sized Onion, Olive Oil, Homemade Fajita Seasoning, Flour Tortillas

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Air Fryer Garlic Butter Hasselback Potatoes

Air Fryer Garlic Butter Hasselback Potatoes are going to be your new favorite side dish. They are fried to a golden brown and the flavor is amazing!

Ingredients: size russet potatoes, salt and pepper to taste, butter melted, fresh parsley finely chopped, fresh thyme finely chopped, fresh rosemary finely chopped, garlic minced

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Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

These Air Fryer Frozen French Fries come out exactly like your favorite fast food fries! They are crispy, golden on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside. So much better than frying or baking!

Ingredients: frozen French fries, salt to taste, olive oil spray

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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

These perfectly cooked air fryer hard-boiled eggs will blow your mind! Convenient, quick, and easy to peel every time, they will be your go-to for some quick protein for any meal! 

Ingredients: Eggs, Cold Water and Ice

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Air Fryer Pizza

Pizza night just got a whole lot better with this Awesome Air Fryer Pizza! Perfectly cooked crust and exquisitely baked toppings, the air fryer does it again!

Ingredients: cornmeal, fresh homemade pizza dough , pizza sauce, Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning

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Air Fryer Croutons

These quick and easy air fryer croutons will give your salads and recipes that "wow" factor! A fresh loaf of bread cubed, seasoned, and air fried to perfection.

Ingredients: French Bread, Olive Oil, Italian Seasonings, Parmesan Cheese, Garlic Salt

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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is going to change the way you cook corn. Super fast, tender, and full of toasted corn flavor air fryer, corn is insanely delicious.

Ingredients: ears of corn, olive oil, salt and pepper

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Quick and Easy Air Fryer Meatballs

Air fryer meatballs are tender, juicy, and delicious! They are SOO good and this will be a recipe that your family will want you to make again and again!

Ingredients: lean ground beef, onion, garlic, grated parmesan cheese, Italian breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, egg, milk

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Air Fryer Brown Sugar Pineapple

This amazing air fryer brown sugar pineapple is the easiest and most delicious snack! So juicy and sweet, this warm pineapple will become your new favorite way to eat this tropical fruit! 

Ingredients: Pineapple, Brown Sugar, Butter melted, Cinnamon

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Crispy Air Fryer “Fried” Chicken

Crispy Air Fryer "Fried" Chicken is what Air Fryers were created to do! Crunchy golden seasoned outside, and tender, juicy, full of flavor inside! This is how chicken was meant to be eaten.

Ingredients: bone-in chicken thighs and legs, salt and pepper, buttermilk, eggs, flour, cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil spray

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Air Fryer Asparagus

Air Fryer Asparagus is crisp, tender and delicious. This is hands down the best way to roast asparagus!

Ingredients: stalk asparagus, olive oil, juice of half lemon, salt and pepper

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Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings

This low-carb take on wings is going to rock your world! Draped in a sticky-sweet honey buffalo sauce, these easy air fryer cauliflower wings are absolutely to die for!

Ingredients: head cauliflower, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, optional: pinch red pepper flakes, milk, Franks Buffalo Sauce, honey, Brown Sugar

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Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

Air fryer fried green tomatoes are insanely delicious! Crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, these tomatoes will knock your socks off!

Ingredients: green tomatoes firm, eggs, milk, flour, salt, pepper, cornmeal, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, olive oil spray

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Air Fryer Steak

This Air Fryer Steak is impeccably seared on the outside and tender juicy on the inside. Cooking steak in an air fryer will create extra flavor and a delicate texture to truly satisfy! 

Ingredients: Ribeye, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, butter, garlic clove, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, fresh parsley

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Air Fryer Onion Rings

Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings are going to be your new go to favorite. Golden, crunchy and cooked to perfection, these onion rings are so addicting!

Ingredients: onions, flour, baking powder, eggs, panko, grated parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, olive oil spray

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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings are simply the best ever! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and with a smack of homemade buffalo sauce, they're finger lick'n good!

Ingredients: chicken wings, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper, buffalo sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce

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Air Fryer Egg Rolls

Egg Roll lovers, this Crispy Air Fryer Egg Roll Recipe is for you! Crispy, crunchy outside, tender filling inside, without the extra fat of frying or drying out from oven cooking. These are what you have been waiting for!

Ingredients: vegetable oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, finely chopped celery, coleslaw mix, ground chicken, oyster sauce, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, chopped green onions, egg roll wrappers, olive oil spray

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Air Fryer Pop Tarts

Make your kids excited to get out of bed with these Homemade Air Fryer Pop Tarts! These pop tarts have a crisp flakey crust with a tender sweet filling, and topped with frosting, of course!

Ingredients: refrigerated pie crusts, strawberry jam, powdered sugar, milk, sprinkles: optional, brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon

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Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas (3 Ways!)

Air fryer chickpeas are crispy and flavored to perfection! With three different ways to season them, there will be a flavor for everyone. These crunchy, roasted chickpeas will become your new go-to snack!

Ingredients: of chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, salt, paprika, pepper, of Chickpeas, Olive Oil, Parmesan, Garlic, salt, of Chickpeas, Olive Oil, Homemade Taco Seasoning

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Air Fryer Artichokes

If you are looking for a simple and delicious way to cook up your artichokes that is quick and easy, then these air fryer artichokes are just for you! Cooked to perfection, these will be your new favorite vegetable! 

Ingredients: artichokes, olive oil, lemon, kosher salt, pepper

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Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies

Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies are crispy on the outside, ooey gooey on the inside. These cookies are going to change the way you cookie!

Ingredients: butter , brown sugar, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, milk chocolate chips

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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is the best I have ever had! Perfectly grilled to a crunchy golden brown on the outside and melty goodness on the inside. It's life changing.

Ingredients: sourdough bread*, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, softened butter

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Here’s a refreshing Baby Spinach Salad recipe with spinach, mango, raspberries and red onion, all tossed in a warm, citrus vinaigrette.

Sometimes you want a salad that has all kinds of goodies in it that regular ol’ salads just don’t have. That’s this salad! It’s filled with fruit, and I absolutely love the bacon dressing it’s tossed in too. The warm vinaigrette very slightly softens the spinach, so it’s not so tough. This is one delicious salad.

Ingredients needed:

• bacon
• orange juice
• brandy
• red wine vinegar
• honey
• salt and pepper
• lemon juice
• Granny Smith apple
• fresh baby spinach leaves
• red onion
• fresh mango
• chopped walnuts
• fresh raspberries

How to make a Baby Spinach Salad with Warm Citrus Bacon Vinaigrette:

The full, printable recipe is at the end of this post. 

The first step is getting the vinaigrette ready. Cook the bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan; crumble. Discard the drippings. Add the orange juice, brandy, vinegar, and honey to the pan; cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Stir in the bacon, salt, and pepper.

Drizzle the salad with the vinaigrette, and toss gently to coat.

How to toast walnuts:

Since you’ll only need a tablespoon of chopped walnuts for this recipe, the best way too toast them is in a skillet. Place a skillet on the stove over medium-low heat. Add the chopped walnuts. Stir with a wooden spoon until fragrant and toasted. Remove from the pan to a cutting board or paper towel to let cool.

The Best Salad Recipes:

• Waldorf Salad
• Caesar Salad with Homemade Sourdough Croutons
• BBQ Chicken Salad
• Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
• Easy Gourmet Salad

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Spinach Salad Recipe with Citrus Vinaigrette

Bacon with citrus and raspberry... need I say more? I love this salad!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword spinach, spinach salad

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 272kcal

Author RecipeGirl.com (via Cooking Light)

Ingredients

VINAIGRETTE:

• 2 slices bacon
• ⅓ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

SALAD:

• 1 tablespoon water
• ¼ teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ medium Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
• 4 cups bagged, pre-washed baby spinach
• ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
• ¼ cup chopped peeled mango
• 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, toasted
• ½ cup fresh raspberries

Instructions

PREPARE THE VINAIGRETTE:

• Cook the bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan; crumble. Discard the drippings.
• Add the orange juice, brandy, vinegar, and honey to the pan; cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Stir in the bacon, salt, and pepper.

ASSEMBLE THE SALAD:

• In a medium bowl, combine the water and lemon juice. Add the apple; toss to coat. Remove the apple from the bowl with a slotted spoon; place in a large bowl. Add the spinach, onion, and mango to the apple. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, and toss gently to coat.
• Arrange about 2¼ cups of the salad on each of 2 plates; top each serving with 1½ teaspoons walnuts and half the raspberries. Serve immediately.

Notes

• I like to use center-cut slices of bacon because it has more meat and less fat.
• If you're preparing this as a Gluten Free recipe, be sure to use a brand of bacon that is designated as GF.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 679mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 5977IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg

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We’re getting back to the basics with this one! I love exploring really simple ways to transform pantry staples, like canned beans, into a filling and satisfying meal. For these Cheesy Pinto Beans, I simply seasoned up some canned beans, puréed half to make the beans nice and creamy, then stirred in a little cheese to make it extra flavorful and satisfying. Serve them over rice and you’ve got an easy and satisfying meal for pennies.

What Are Pinto Beans?

Pinto beans have been a staple ingredient in many parts of the world, including Mexico and the Southwest U.S., for generations, so if you live in those areas you’re probably very familiar with this delicious bean. But if pinto beans aren’t already part of your regular diet, this recipe will be a great introduction. Pinto beans are a small, tan-colored bean that has a speckled appearance when dried. They have a deliciously creamy texture once cooked, which makes them great for refried beans, soup, burritos, or just enjoying over rice, like I did here.

Can I Use Dry Beans?

Dry beans will always be more budget-friendly, usually lower sodium, and oftentimes have better flavor, but they can definitely a little more time and work to prepare. This Cheesy Pinto Bean recipe is designed for convenience, so we’re using canned beans this time around. If you want to use pinto beans that you’ve cooked from dry, you’ll need about three cups of cooked beans. You’ll likely need to add a little more salt to your recipe at the end, as well.

How to Serve Cheesy Pinto Beans

This deliciously simple recipe can be eaten a few different ways. I served mine over a bowl of rice, but you could also purée more of the beans and serve it as a beany chip dip! I think it would also be good served in a bowl then scooped up with some fluffy naan or pita. Or, simply serve them alone as a side dish with your favorite meal.

What Else Can I Add?

Beans are such a flexible ingredient, so there are several other ingredients you can add to these cheesy pinto beans. Here are some other ingredients that you can stir into your beans:

• Diced Hatch green chiles
• Salsa
• Diced red onion
• Diced ham or bacon
• Sour cream (makes the beans EXTRA creamy)
• Cilantro
• Green onions

Cheesy Pinto Beans

Cheesy Pinto Beans are a quick and satisfying meal made with simple pantry staple ingredients, like canned beans.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican, Southwest

Total Cost $2.96 recipe / $0.74 serving

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4 ⅔ cup each

Calories 268kcal

Author Beth – Budget Bytes

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic $0.16
• 1 jalapeño (optional) $0.08
• 1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
• 2 15oz. cans pinto beans $2.00
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika $0.03
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin $0.03
• 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.02
• 2 dashes hot sauce $0.10
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese $0.50

Instructions

• Mince the garlic and finely dice the jalapeño (remove the stem and seeds).
• Add the onion, jalapeño, and cooking oil to a pot. Sauté the garlic and jalapeño over medium heat for about one minute, or just until the garlic is very fragrant.
• Add one can of pinto beans to a blender, with the liquid in the can, and purée until smooth.
• Add the puréed beans and the second can of beans (drained) to the saucepot with the garlic and jalapeño. Stir to combine.
• Season the beans with the smoked paprika, cumin, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir to combine, then heat through over medium, stirring occasionally.
• Finally, add the shredded cheddar and stir until it has melted smoothly into the beans. Taste the beans and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Serve over rice or with your favorite meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.66cup | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 664mg | Fiber: 10g

How to Make Cheesy Pinto Beans – Step by Step Photos

Mince two cloves of garlic and finely dice one jalapeño (seeds and stem removed). Add them to a pot along with one tablespoon of cooking oil. Sauté over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic becomes really fragrant.

Add one 15oz. can of pinto beans to a blender (with the liquid in the can) and purée until smooth. Alternately, you can use an immersion blender in the pot with the beans.

Add the puréed beans to the pot along with a second 15oz. can of pinto beans (drained). Stir to combine.

Season the beans with ¼ tsp smoked paprika, ¼ tsp ground cumin, ⅛ tsp freshly cracked black pepper, and a couple of dashes of hot sauce. Stir to combine and then allow the beans to heat through, stirring occasionally.

Once the beans are hot, add ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese.

Stir the beans until the cheese has melted smoothly into the beans.

Taste the beans and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Because canned beans and cheese contain a fair amount of salt, I did not find that I needed to add any to the beans. Serve the beans over rice, with chips, or as a side to your favorite meal!

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