Up until this past December, my most-used Christmas present of all time was my trusty Bop It Extreme circa 2002. But despite my long-running love affair with the Hasbro classic, adult me is willing to admit that it has officially been dethroned as the best gift of all time by none other than my air fryer. In the past several months, this gift item has proved to be even more functional and has secured a permanent spot on my countertop. I use it to create mouth-watering entrees, reheat just about everything, and make crispy, delightful masterpieces out of otherwise sad veggies. The possibilities are truly endless, and I like to think I’ve found some of the best air fryer recipes out there.
Spoiler Alert: It's so, so worth it.
Whether you have an air fryer that you haven’t touched since that one impulse Amazon purchase or are looking for some new staple recipes to throw into your air fryer rotation, you’re in luck. These 25 air fryer recipes are so delicious, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them:
1. Air Fryer Beef Empanadas

Source: Isabel Eats
2. Egg Rolls with Spicy Ponzu Sauce

Source: The Cookie Rookie
3. Air Fryer Fried Pickles

Source: Love & Lemons
4. Zucchini Bites

Source: Ahead of Thyme
5. Cheesy Green Chile Chicken Chimichangas

Source: Two Peas and Their Pod
6. Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Source: Family Food on the Table
7. Crispy Chicken Tenders

Source: Lexi’s Clean Living
8. Honey Garlic Tofu

Source: Hello Spoonful
9. Chicken Taquitos

Source: Show Me The Yummy
10. Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Source: Grandbaby Cakes
11. Chicken Parmesan

Source: Fit Foodie Finds
12. Crispy Potatoes

Source: Detoxinista
13. Grill-Free Hamburger

Source: Plated Cravings
14. Bagel Bites

Source: Show Me The Yummy
15. Dijon Chicken Thighs

Source: Family Food On The Table
16. Grilled Cheese

Source: Basil & Bubbly
17. Sour Cream and Onion Chicken

Source: Whisk It Real Gud
18. Coconut Tofu Tenders

Source: Simply Quinoa
19. Maple Soy Glaze Salmon

Source: Skinnytaste
20. Fried Oreos

Source: Show Me The Yummy
21. Shrimp with Comeback Sauce

Source: 40 Aprons
22. Cinnamon French Toast Sticks

Source: Hello Spoonful
23. Garlic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts

Source: Well Plated
24. Honey Balsamic Chicken Thighs

Source: Cookin’ Canuck
25. Crispy Tilapia

Source: Show Me The Yummy