If you’re new to the culinary arts of the air fryer, welcome!
Thishousehold appliancecan pretty much cook almost anything without the hassle and eliminates some need for ovens and microwaves.
With its skyrocketing popularity, some might even consider it to be the best invention since sliced bread.
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Thishousehold appliancecan pretty much cook almost anything without the hassle and eliminates some need for ovens and microwaves.
The outcome usually is a well-cooked meal that turns crispy and tastynot to mention it’shealthier than traditional frying foods.
But if you don’t know how even to begin, don’t fret!
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We’ve got you covered with a roundup of 21 easy air fryer recipes for beginners.
Make your own veggie chips!
This super simple recipe that only requires slicing up some vegetables and coating them with olive oil and salt.
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Get our recipe forRanch-flavored Veggie Chips in an Air Fryer.
Falafel
If you like chickpeas, then a DIY falafel is the way to go.
Process your chickpeas with flour to ground them up really nicely to form your falafel ball.
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Think about how you use flour for baking doughit’s the same idea!
Get our recipe forAir Fryer Falafel.
Seriously, you’re able to cook full pork chops in this thing!
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It may sound like a daunting task at first, but the instructions make this super easy to follow.
Get our recipe forBreaded Air Fryer Pork Chops.
They’re super easy to make, with an outcome of light and crispy outside.
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Get our recipe forAir Fryer Hasselback Potatoes.
Coconut shrimp
Add a little Caribbean flare to your meals with this coconut shrimp.
The use of the shredded fruit with its milk gives you even more tropical flavor.
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Popping them into the air fryer will ensure you get a golden crust without it flaking off.
Get our recipe forAir Fryer Coconut Shrimp.
Sweet and sour cauliflower bites
Cauliflower is a nutritious and versatile vegetable.
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So, you don’t need to feel guilty about eating the whole thing!
Get our recipe forAir Fryer Sweet and Sour Cauliflower Bites.
Veggie calzones
Who needs an industrial pizza oven when you’ve got an air fryer?
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Loading the dough pocket with veggies and cheese, you won’t even miss ordering Italian takeout.
Get our recipe forAir Fryer Veggie Calzones.
Get the recipe for creamy air fryer mac and cheese fromMy Forking Life.
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Meatballs
Need a quick appetizer or an addition to spaghetti night?
Make these meatballs which can be done in a breeze.
The addition of white mushrooms blended into the meat makes for a lighter and healthier version.
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Get our recipe forAir Fryer Meatballs.
Get our recipe forAir Fryer Chipotle Chickpea Tacos.
Get the recipe for air fryer meatloaf fromEveryday Family Cooking.
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Egg white frittata
A frittata is a creative way to use eggs.
Nachos
Nachos are probably one of the easiest and most delicious recipes you could make.
The only problem most of the time?
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The cheese can easily burn and stick to the tortilla chips.
Well, thanks to the air fryer, that’s not going to happen!
Get the recipe for air fryer nachos fromThe Tortilla Channel.
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Air fryer chicken parm
Italian night at the house has never been easier.
Get the recipe for air fryer chicken parmesan fromAir Frying Foodie.
And with bread and cheese as the primary ingredients, how can you not enjoy it?
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Get the recipe for air fryer grilled cheese fromFood Lovin' Family.
Get the recipe for air fryer steak bites fromthe Roasted Root.
Get the recipe for air fryer cream cheese wontons fromthe Gunny Sack.
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In the air fryer, the chicken becomes tender, and the well-seasoned vegetables are crisped to perfection.
Get the recipe for 10-minute roasted chicken and vegetables fromPinch Me Good.
Adults and kids alike can enjoy these easy-to-make bagel pizzas.
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Take a bagel, add some sauce and cheese, pop them in the air fryer, and voila!
You have a fun and flavorful pizza in no time.
Get the recipe for air fryer bagel pizzas froma Mind “Full” Mom.
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The tricky part is making sure your toast doesn’t burn or come out too soggy.
Plus, the use of cinnamon and sugar sets you up to eat these sticks for breakfast or dessert.
Get the recipe for air fryer French toast sticks fromFood Banjo.
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Get the recipe for air fryer mozzarella sticks fromBarefoot in the Pines.
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