100 Of Our Absolute Favorite Air-Fryer Recipes To Try At Home

Recipe: Air Fryer Copycat Taco Crunchwrap

You can make these fish cakes with pretty much whatever seafood you've got — not only fish but also shellfish like shrimp or clams. Plus, they stay good in the freezer for four months, so you can prep them in advance and re-heat them when you're not sure what to make.

Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Fish Cakes

Use any semi-firm, flaky white fish like hake, cod, or halibut to make this version of fish and chips. You could also eat these fish fillets in taco form, on top of a salad, or in a burrito bowl. Get the recipe for crispy air fryer fish fillets here.

Give the barbecue a rest and try making burgers in your air fryer. They stay seriously juicy on the inside with a crispy exterior.

Recipe: Air Fryer Burgers

This crowd-favorite appetizer couldn't be easier to make. Wrap mozzarella string cheese in egg roll wrappers, spray with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and toss them in the air fryer to get golden brown. Get the recipe for air fryer wonton mozzarella sticks here.

Give your old bread new life with these buttery, crunchy croutons. They take any soup or salad from meh to wow.

Recipe: Air Fryer Homemade Croutons

Dessert in the air fryer? You bet. These cookies are so quick, you need less than 20 minutes to make them from start to finish. Get the recipe for air fryer peanut butter cookies here.

Mushroom caps are filled with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, bacon, green onions, and seasonings, then they're air fried until crispy on the outside and super melty on the inside. It's the perfect bite.

Recipe: Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms

For perfectly cooked steak every single time, give your air fryer a try. All you need are four ingredients: your favorite cut of steak, butter, salt, and pepper. Get the recipe for air fryer steak here.

A handful of basic ingredients like mayo, egg, green onion, and Old Bay seasoning is all you need to whip up these Maryland-style crab cakes.

Recipe: Air Fryer Crab Cakes

It's a cross between a slider and a pizza bagel, and boy is it tasty. Get the recipe for air fryer pizza sliders here.

Stuffed with onion, garlic, rice, beef, diced tomatoes, and seasonings, and then cooked in the air fryer until tender, these delicious stuffed peppers are a hearty and comforting dinner.

Recipe: Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

These little mac 'n' cheese balls are dipped in breadcrumbs then air fried until cheesy and melty on the inside with a crunchy exterior coating.

Recipe: Air Fryer Mac 'n' Cheese Balls

This simple recipe removes any stress you might feel about cooking seafood at home. Just cook the fish in the air fryer until it's fork tender, then brush it with the miso butter sauce, and serve over rice.

Get the recipe for air fryer Chilean sea bass here.

The perfect treat for breakfast or dessert, these delicious doughnuts are crispy and glazed on the outside but fluffy and doughy on the inside. Get the recipe for air fryer glazed donuts here.

This three-ingredient bang bang sauce made with mayonnaise, honey, and Sriracha is about to become your new favorite condiment. Get the recipe for air fryer bang bang chicken here.

It's everything you love about crunchy, cheesy, saucy eggplant parm, except none of the oil. Serve a few of these eggplant rounds in stacks, coated with melted mozzarella cheese and your favorite marinara sauce. Get the recipe for air fryer eggplant Parmesan here.

Buns are overrated. Everyone knows a hot dog tastes best wrapped in a crispy layer of buttermilk breading.

Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Corn Dogs

The perfect recipe for anyone who has ever feared cooking fish at home, this glazed salmon is impossible to mess up. Get the recipe for honey glazed air fryer salmon here.

Imitation crab meat, cream cheese, soy sauce, and lemon juice are mixed together, wrapped in wonton wrappers, and air fried to crispy perfection. Get the recipe for air fryer crab rangoon here.

You won't believe it's not chicken. Get the recipe for air fryer Korean BBQ cauliflower wings here.

Dredged in eggs, panko, and shredded coconut, this crunchy, breaded shrimp is a delectable mix of sweet and savory. Get the recipe for air fryer coconut shrimp here.

Get the recipe for air fryer churros here.

An easy weeknight dinner for when you have no idea what to make, start with frozen shrimp and whip them up in the air fryer in minutes. You can serve this sweet and tangy shrimp on rice, in tortillas, or with your favorite vegetable. Get the recipe for honey lime air fryer shrimp here.

Puff pastry topped with a mixture of cinnamon, sugar, and butter goes into the air fryer. Out come these sticky, flaky, pull-apart cinnamon rolls worthy of a special occasion. Get the recipe for air fryer cinnamon rolls here.

Better than your favorite fast food nuggets, these crunchy air-fried boneless chicken bites are like a grown-up version of the childhood classic. Get the recipe for air fryer chicken nuggets here.

These fork-tender baked apples get topped with buttery rolled oats in this dessert recipe guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. Get the recipe for air fryer baked apples here.

Perfect for feeding a crowd, these mouthwatering cheeseburger sliders require just a few very simple ingredients. Get the recipe for air fryer cheeseburger sliders here.

Baja-style fish tacos are right this way; just add your favorite toppings like pico de gallo, avocado, and jalapeño. Get the recipe for air fryer fish tacos here.

Just season these babies with a bit of olive oil, salt, pepper, and whatever additional spices are in your pantry like paprika and garlic powder, and you've got a delightful veggie side dish. Get the recipe for air fryer sweet potato fries here.

Don't want to make the barbecue sauce from scratch? Your secret is safe. Just grab a bottle of your favorite sweet and sticky store-bought stuff.

Get the recipe for air fryer BBQ ribs here.

This recipe calls for ground beef, but you can also use turkey or chicken. Air fry them for just 15 minutes, and serve them with your favorite pasta or grains. Get the recipe for air fryer meatballs here.

You won't believe this seriously crunchy chicken isn't deep-fried in oil. It's simply breaded in panko and cooked in the air fryer until the breading is golden. Get the recipe for crispy breaded air fryer chicken breast here.

Your air fryer gives this otherwise basic quesadilla a perfectly crispy exterior and a cheesy, melty interior sort of like the consistency of a chimichanga. Get the recipe for air fryer chicken quesadillas here.

Five ingredients is all your need for this seriously savory side dish: cooked baked potatoes, bacon, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and butter. Get the recipe for air fryer twice baked potatoes here.

Lightly breaded in almond flour then coated in spicy barbecue sauce, this cauliflower makes for a delicious meatless Monday meal or family-friendly side dish. Get the recipe for air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites here.

What makes these pork chops so delightfully crispy? They're coated in a thin layer of olive oil, rubbed with a mixture of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and paprika.

Recipe: Air Fryer Pork Chops

In a blind tasting, you'd bet money that these Chinese-inspired egg rolls were deep fried. But lo and behold, they get nice and crispy in the basket of your air fryer.

Get the recipe for air fryer egg rolls here.

We're usually hesitant to make tofu at home because we can never achieve that satisfying sear, but the air fryer changed that for good. The icing on the cake is the sauce made with chili sauce, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Get the recipe for air fryer chili garlic tofu here.

Serve these crispy pasta chips with your favorite sauce like marinara, pesto, or even Alfredo for dipping. But be warned: They're surprisingly addictive.

Recipe: Air Fryer Pasta Chips

Roll up a tortilla with scrambled egg, browned sausage, some diced veggies, and shredded cheese, pop it into the air fryer, and wait for a crispy breakfast burrito to emerge. Get the recipe for air fryer breakfast burritos here.

Forget about all the bacon splatter, grease, and mess, and cook everyone's favorite breakfast side right in the air fryer. Get the recipe for crispy air fryer bacon here.

If you're used to dry, store-bought falafel, this homemade version is a game-changer. Toss these chickpea fritters into pita bread or enjoy them on a salad with a drizzle of hummus or tahini. Get the recipe for air fryer falafel here.

Dredge chicken breasts in egg and breadcrumbs, then let them cook in the air fryer until golden brown on all sides and tender on the inside. Get the recipe for air fryer chicken Parmesan here.

This classic pub food just got even better. Thanks to your air fryer, there's no deep-frying required for these crunchy onion rings. Get the recipe for air fryer onion rings here.

These low carb pizza bites are so satisfying. Serve them at your next get together for a creative and snackable treat.

Recipe: Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Bites

The ultimate lazy snack or lunch recipe, top English muffins with marinara sauce and your favorite pizza toppings, then lay them flat in the air fryer until the cheese is melty and the bread is crunchy. Get the recipe for air fryer English muffin pizzas here.

These tender breakfast potatoes call for a mixture of sweet potatoes and russet potatoes. Served with fried eggs and a side of bacon, it's a meal worth waking up for. Get the recipe for air fryer breakfast hash here.

This classic take-out favorite couldn't be easier. Just combine all the ingredients — cooked rice, vegetables, whisked egg, and soy sauce — into an oven-safe bowl and place it in the air fryer. Fifteen minutes later, you'll have a heaping bowl of fried rice. Get the recipe for air fryer fried rice here.

Name a better combination than melty, gooey cheese sandwiched between two pieces of crispy, buttery bread. We'll wait...get the recipe for air fryer grilled cheese sandwiches here.

For the hand pie crust, all you need is store-bought pie crust and cooking spray. This recipe provides inspiration for four different fillings from s'mores to blueberry, but you can also get creative! Get the recipe for air fryer hand pies here.

If there's one reason to invest in an air fryer, it's this outrageously decadent chicken that tastes like it was deep fried. In reality though, it's simply marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce, breaded in corn starch and flour, and cooked using nothing but air. Get the recipe for air fryer fried chicken here.

Recipe: Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu Nuggets

How do you turn cheese into something even more decadent? Dredge it in egg, flour, and breadcrumbs, then air fry until crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.

Get the recipe for air fryer cheese curds here.

Make these delicious and fresh summer skewers with no barbecue necessary. All you need are a few simple ingredients. Plus, you can swap in whatever veggies you've got in the fridge.

Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Kebabs

Your favorite summertime sweet, no camp fire necessary. Get the recipe for air fryer s'mores here.

This foolproof frittata recipe comes together in about 10 minutes. Feel free to get creative and add whatever protein (bacon, ham, sausage) or vegetables (peppers, onion, tomato) you like best. Get the recipe for breakfast frittata here.

Serve this delightfully flaky cod over rice with your favorite sautéed vegetables, on a burrito bowl, or stuff it into tortillas, and enjoy it as tacos.

Get the recipe for air fryer chili lime cod here.

Three ingredients is all you need for this snack guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth: pineapple, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Get the recipe for air fryer pineapple here.

With their crispy breaded exterior and super creamy inside, these avocado fries are a satisfying side dish that tastes totally decadent but is surprisingly nutritious. Get the recipe for air fryer avocado fries with lime dipping sauce here.

This salmon gets its texture and flavor from a handful of spices like paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and oregano. Serve this with tangy and creamy homemade avocado cucumber salsa. Get the recipe for blackened air fryer salmon here.

This garlic bread stays good for two to three months in the freezer, so make a big batch and enjoy it for endless lazy pasta nights.

Recipe: Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Can't find frozen empanada disks? No problem. You can use store-bought pie crust to make this Latin American comfort food. Get the recipe for air fryer beef empanadas here.

Like all the best banana bread in life, this one is perfectly crispy on the outside and delightfully mushy and tender on the inside. Get the recipe for air fryer Starbucks copycat banana bread here.

Breakfast is ready in 10 minutes, and best of all: There's no mess. Get the recipe for air fryer egg toast here.

For a quick midday snack or an easy dessert, these crispy, cinnamon-dusted bananas are a no-brainer. Get the recipe for air fryer cinnamon bananas here.

You're going to want to put this marinade made with soy sauce, balsamic, honey, and Sriracha on just about everything. It's the perfect mix of sweet, umami, and spicy. Get the recipe for air fryer Asian glazed chicken thighs here.