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
