"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.
+ how I did Scotland in a week without losing my mind in the planning process
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
