Of all of the relationships in my life, my romance with my air fryer has been the most lovely surprise of my existence. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t love at first sight. When I first heard of the gadget, I had many questions. What can an air fryer do that a traditional oven or deep fryer can’t? Is it worth the hype? Do I really need another kitchen tool that’ll sit sadly underneath my sink snuggled between unused dish sponges and artificially scented trash bags?
I flirted with the idea of adding an air fryer to my kitchen collection for an entire year. After one trip around the sun, months of quarantine, and many regretful attempts at making less-than-crisp cauliflower bites in the oven, I stopped playing hard to get, leaned into love, and found my air fryer to be one of the best additions to my kitchen of all time, ever. What’s not to love? If upping your mealtime crisp factor doesn’t fully sell you, the quick preheat time, ability to use less oil, and easy cleanup most certainly will. It was a long time coming, but I can finally declare that I’m a skeptic turned superfan.
Now that I’m in a committed relationship with my air fryer, I’m zoned in on using it as much as humanly possible. My New Year’s resolution? Making the most of my air fryer and whipping up as many of these 60 delicious recipes as I can.
Air Fryer Entrees
1. Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
Source: Whisk it Real Gud
2. Orange-Flavored Tofu
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
3. Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
Source: The Big Man’s World
4. Vegan Arancini Fried Rice Balls
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
5. Salmon with Maple Soy Glaze
Source: Skinnytaste
6. Toasted Ravioli
Source: Platings and Pairings
7. Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Source: Life Made Sweeter
8. Skinnytaste Chicken Nuggets
Source: Skinnytaste
9. Chicken Parmesan
Source: Eat the Gains
10. Maple Dijon Salmon
Source: Joyful Healthy Eats
11. Fried Chicken Sandwiches
Source: Plated Cravings
12. Southwest Shrimp
Source: Family Food on the Table
13. Chicken Breast
Source: Plated Cravings
14. Steak with Herb Butter
Source: 40 Aprons
15. Honey Garlic Tofu
Source: Hello Spoonful
16. Hard-Boiled Eggs
Source: 40 Aprons
17. Rice Crumb Meatballs
Source: Hello Spoonful
18. Ginger Soy Chicken
Source: The Toasted Pine Nut
19. Honey Balsamic Chicken Thighs
Source: Cookin’ Canuck
20. General Tso’s Cauliflower Bites
Source: The Big Man’s World
21. Shrimp Avocado Egg Rolls
Source: Cookin’ Canuck
22. Bagel Bites
Source: Show Me the Yummy
23. Beef Kabobs
Source: Gimme Delicious
24. Fish Sticks
Source: Show Me the Yummy
25. Basil Parmesan Salmon
Source: Skinnytaste
26. Chicken Taquitos
Source: Show Me the Yummy
27. Caprese Stuffed Chicken
Source: Eazy Peazy Mealz
28. Personal Pizzas
Source: Live Eat Learn
29. Stuffed Baby Artichokes
Source: Wholesome Yum
30. Cheeseburgers
Source: Gimme Delicious
31. 3-Ingredient Bagels
Source: Gimme Delicious
32. Chicken and Veggies
Source: Gimme Delicious
33. Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Chicken
Source: Skinnytaste
34. Chicken Fajitas
Source: Sweet Peas and Saffron
35. Salmon Patties
Source: Sweet Peas and Saffron
36. Firecracker Chicken
Source: Meal Prep on Fleek
37. Falafel
Source: Life Made Sweeter
38. Tofu Veggie Stir-Fry
Source: Ahead of Thyme
39. Buffalo Turkey Meatballs
Source: The Clean Eating Couple
40. Pesto Prosciutto Egg Wraps
Source: Real Food with Jessica
41. Tuna Patties
Source: Whole Kitchen Sink
42. Coconut Shrimp
Source: Real Food with Jessica
43. French Toast Sticks
Source: Domestic Superhero
44. Fish Tacos
Source: The Rustic Foodie
Air Fryer Sides
45. Bang Bang Broccoli
Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
46. Zucchini Fries
Source: Platings and Pairings
47. Crispy Potatoes
Source: 40 Aprons
48. Gourmet French Fries
Source: Detoxinista
49. Sweet Potato Cauliflower Patties
Source: Cotter Crunch
50. Baked Potatoes
Source: Platings and Pairings
51. Perfectly Crispy Bacon
Source: 40 Aprons
52. Zucchini Chips
Source: The Movement Menu
53. Everything Bagel Sweet Potato Fries
Source: The Toasted Pine Nut
54. Mozzarella Sticks
Source: Show Me the Yummy
55. Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
Source: All Day I Dream About Food
56. Baked Sweet Potato
Source: Julie’s Eats and Treats
57. Fried Jalapeno Slices
Source: Savory Tooth
58. Lemon Parmesan Asparagus
Source: Kalyn’s Kitchen
59. Garlic Green Beans
Source: Ahead of Thyme
60. Air Fryer Tostones
Source: Skinny Taste
