Up until this past December, my most used Christmas present of all time was my trusty Bop It Extreme circa 2002. I had dabbled with the occasional run on the original Bop It, but it wasn’t until I unboxed the Extreme version that I developed what I now can pretty confidently label as a fetish. I took it everywhere, ready to show off my self-declared Olympic skills to any and all who crossed my path. My hands were calloused from incessant attempts to beat my high score and I sat on the edge of my seat for hours on end as I bopped, flicked, pulled, twisted, and spun my way to success.
It was only a few months ago that I was gifted an item that proved to be even more functional than my beloved Bop It. Despite my long-winded love affair with the Hasbro classic, my brand-spanking-new air fryer absolutely stole the show and secured a permanent spot on my countertop. I use it to make crispy, delightful masterpieces out of otherwise sad veggies, to create mouth-watering entrees, and to reheat just about everything.
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 20 air fryer recipes are so delicious, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them:
1. Crispy Chicken Tenders

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

Source: Hello Spoonful
3. Chicken Taquitos

Source: Show Me The Yummy
4. Zucchini Chips

Source: The Movement Menu
5. Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Source: Grandbaby Cakes
6. Chicken Parmesan

Source: Fit Foodie Finds
7. Crispy Potatoes

Source: Detoxinista
8. Grill-Free Hamburger

Source: Plated Cravings
9. Bagel Bites

Source: Show Me The Yummy
10. Dijon Chicken Thighs

Source: Family Food On The Table
11. Grilled Cheese

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

Source: Whisk It Real Gud
13. Coconut Tofu Tenders

Source: Simply Quinoa
14. Maple Soy Glaze Salmon

Source: Skinnytaste
15. Fried Oreos

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

Source: 40 Aprons
17. Cinnamon French Toast Sticks

Source: Hello Spoonful
18. Garlic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts

Source: Well Plated
19. Honey Balsamic Chicken Thighs

Source: Cookin’ Canuck
20. Crispy Tilapia

Source: Show Me The Yummy