65 Air Fryer Recipes For Beginners

It’s so easy to make hot and delicious garlic bread in the air fryer!Best of all, you only need a few ingredients and about 10 minutes.

This air fryer meatloaf gets a wonderful crisp on the outside and turns out perfectly moist without being greasy. Perfect for feeding the family on busy nights!

Crispy and creamy potatoes are coated in ranch seasoning for the perfect addition to a summer BBQ!

An easy way to make a healthy hard-boiled egg breakfast.

Crispy air fryer bacon cooked to perfection. Includes directions on how to make it extra crispy.

Air fryer chicken fajitas are coated in chili lime seasoning for a spicy flavorful meal.

The perfect way to make crispy breaded pork chops in the air fryer that turn out moist and juicy.

Crispy, juicy, absolutely irresistible air fryer chicken parmesan is easier to make than you think! This is a simple recipe the whole family is sure to love.

This air fryer grilled cheese is crispy and golden on the outside, gooey and melty on the inside, and so easy to make! Each sandwich cooks to perfection in less than 10 minutes.

Shrimp is flavored with olive oil, lemon, and pepper for a simple and light lunch idea.

Looking for a perfect snack or appetizer? Air fryer pickles are crunchy on the outside, hot and juicy on the inside, and can be ready in less than 20 minutes!

Looking for a mouthwatering, hassle-free turkey dish? Air fryer turkey breast is the answer! Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly roasted, it's the ultimate Thanksgiving centerpiece.

A sweet and rich air fryer cookie loaded with chocolate chips and ready to be your new favorite dessert.

Traditional blooming onion recipe in the air fryer. Please make this an easy and overly delicious recipe. If you need more time to perfect this one, let me know because I need it perfect.

If you’ve wondered if you can make toast in the air fryer, the answer is yes! Add your favorite toppings for a seriously yummy treat.

Entertaining just got a whole lot easier thanks to this recipe for shake and bake pork chops in the air fryer! It’s such a simple way to get juicy, tender, perfectly-seasoned chops.

Easy air fryer roast beef only takes minutes to prep for a tender, juicy dish that’s sure to impress! Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or just because.

A delicious freezable air fryer meatball recipe that's perfect as an appetizer or with spaghetti!

Looking for the best way to make frozen Pillsbury biscuits? These air fryer biscuits turn out golden, fluffy, hot, and delicious every time!

Spaghetti squash is roasted in the air fryer and topped with parmesan cheese for a simple vegetable side dish.

This air fryer quesadilla recipe is bursting with two types of yummy cheeses, and they come together in under 15 minutes!

Frozen fish sticks are air fried to get a crispy breading and flaky inside.

Try making teriyaki salmon in the air fryer using a simple sauce from scratch for a super delicious and easy weeknight dinner!

Frozen corn dogs are cooked in the air fryer for a delicious kid-friendly way to please the whole family.

Air fryer apples are covered in graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon to create a delicious snack or dessert.

A fluffy roasted sweet potato that is air fried to bring out its sweetest flavor.

A delicious healthier version of a deep-fried snack. 3 ingredients and perfect for an air fryer beginner!

These air fryer turkey meatballs make a delicious, healthy, high-protein meal that still delivers big on taste. Serve over pasta, in a hoagie, or all on their own!

A delicious healthy snack to enjoy whether it's raining or gorgeous outside. It's vegetarian, but loaded with tasty ingredients.

Pork tenderloin is marinated in a dijon mustard sauce and air fried into a flavorful dinner.

Crispy bacon pairs perfectly with tender asparagus in my recipe for bacon-wrapped asparagus in the air fryer!

Air fryer frozen green beans are so crispy and flavorful, no one will they were frozen! A perfect veggie side for busy weeknights.

Craving something meaty & delicious? Sink your teeth into these air fryer turkey legs! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, & ready in just 30 minutes.

Air fryer donuts made with raspberry jelly in just 4 ingredients with canned biscuits.

The same great taste of roasted carrots from the oven in less time and less oil.

A delicious and crunchy French Bread Pizza suitable for the entire family!

Shake and bake chicken in air fryer is crispy and delicious! This simple air fryer recipe is so easy to prepare –– ready in just 30 minutes!

A new way to create an extra crispy crust by cooking Hot Pockets in an air fryer. Any new cook can make these!

A simple way to make crispy hash brown patties without any oil.

An easy frozen air fryer snack and appetizer. Nice and crispy with no oil needed.

An easy way to cook hot dogs without a grill. Can be cooked from fresh or frozen.

Pillsbury cinnamon rolls are cooked in the air fryer in just minutes for a quick and easy breakfast.

An easy and delicious take on chicken breasts that takes just 12 minutes to make. With a golden brown crusting and a tender inside, these chicken breasts are perfect by themselves or added in a light salad.

This air fryer baked potato recipe is your ticket to a quick, easy, and versatile meal. They have crispy skin and soft fluffy insides.

A delicious air fryer salmon dish cooked with the skin on and covered with a simple garlic butter sauce.

Need a quick and healthy weeknight dinner? This air fryer turkey tenderloin recipe is tender, juicy, and ready in 30 minutes.

Chicken wings are cooked in lemon pepper seasoning then coated with a lemon and pepper honey sauce for an extra boost of flavor.

Cook a ribeye steak in the Air Fryer until it's perfectly tender and juicy.

An air fryer chicken thighs recipe with Asian flavor that is easy to make and delicious to eat.

These hash browns in the air fryer are an ideal breakfast side dish! Enjoy perfectly cooked potatoes with some seasonings.

Air Fryer Bone-in Chicken Breasts are coated in brown sugar, paprika, and red pepper flakes for a sweet and spicy dinner dish.

This air fryer baby carrots recipe is so easy! All you’ll need are carrots, a few seasonings, and your air fryer to make this side dish.

An air fryer take on deep-fried Oreos without the excess oil.

A delicious and easy way to make chicken leg quarters for dinner!

You’re going to fall in love with the pineapple glaze over this homemade air fryer ham! From holiday feasts to Sunday family dinner, you’ll want to make this recipe on repeat.

A delicious Asian-Inspired air fryer dish that can complement stir fries or even just chicken.

Delicious sweet potato fries that are perfect as a side dish to any meal.

Chicken Nuggets are air fried from frozen to create a crispy breading in little time.

Roasted baby potatoes are cooked to perfection for any air fryer beginner in this easy flavorful air fryer side dish.

Skip the store-bought rotisserie chicken, and make this easy air-fryer roasted chicken recipe right at home! Simply season and cook. You'll be left with perfectly cooked juicy meat and irresistibly crispy skin.

No thawing required for these air fryer frozen hamburgers! If you have beef patties in the freezer, you can whip them in no time at all for a quick and satisfying lunch.

A delicious Italian sausage dish served in a toasted roll with air fried peppers and onions.

Broccoli is air fried into a crispiness that can't be recreated anywhere else. It's topped with fresh parmesan cheese to create a nice flavor combination.

An easy dumpling recipe made in an air fryer from frozen. The dipping sauce comes together in just 2 minutes.

A delicious and healthy air fryer asparagus recipe done in less than 10 minutes. This is one of my favorite air fryer recipes for beginners!

An easy way to make frozen onion rings crispy without any added oil.

Sausage patties are a delicious side dish to any breakfast menu. You can even cook them from fresh or frozen!

An easy roasted air fryer corn on the cob recipe coated with parmesan cheese. It's everything you didn't know you needed in a corn recipe.

A sweet and spicy air fryer side dish that creates crispy brussels sprouts with a nice kick in flavor.

Homemade Air Fryer Bagel Bites make the perfect appetizer, or a quick and easy lunch for the kids. Ready in 10 minutes and easily customizable.

Taco-seasoned ground beef combined cheese all rolled up in a corn and flour blend tortilla are super tasty and crunchy.

These Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sliders are served on a King's Hawaiian bun and topped with aioli sauce. This sweet and salty lunch is so easy to make and ready in just 25 minutes!

This simple 4-ingredient air-fried tofu recipe is so easy to make and is so delicious! The tofu can be added to a salad, eaten as a snack, or plated with a meal by adding steamed vegetables and rice!

This Crispy Air Fryer Tempeh covered in a delicious tempeh peanut sauce is a 20 minute vegan air fryer recipe that will even have the meat-and-potatoes-kind-of-guys returning for seconds.

Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken is ready in only 30 minutes and makes the perfect main for family dinners or party appetizer! Pair with a variety of sauces for the perfect finish.

Use pre-made pizza dough to make this better than delivery pizza right in your air fryer! This recipe makes two individual pizzas that are ready to eat in minutes.

Air Fryer Mediterranean Chicken Thighs are tender, juicy and make a simple recipe. I love the crispy skin that the air fryer gives to chicken thighs and how little clean-up is involved. You can change up the spices that are used in the marinade depending on what you have on hand.

These air fryer cauliflower steaks are an easy way to fancy up your meal times in the most effortless way! With crispy florets that have a wonderful natural nutty flavor, this low carb cauliflower recipe is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.

Air Fryer Ribs are so easy to make and you’ll be surprised how well they turn out, with tender meat and perfect crispy edges.

Delicious air fryer coconut shrimp made with only a small handful of ingredients in about 30 minutes.

Sizzled to perfection, this jerk chicken is full of flavor and melts in your mouth!

Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are easy and juicy! Made with just a few ingredients for a delicious family lunch or dinner.

Air fried pasta chips make a delicious, fun snack. Quick and easy and made with simple ingredients, these little snacks will have you reaching for more.

This zucchini recipe needs no breading, is super simple and, a perfect vegetable side.

All you need is curly kale, olive oil, salt, and a few minutes to make these kid-favorite air fried kale chips!

These air fryer tortilla chips are a great beginner recipe. Just 3 simple ingredients!

All that's needed for this super easy Air Fryer recipe is 1 ingredient: pepperoni! Make these delicious and crispy Air Fryer Pepperoni Chips in just 4 minutes.

You can whip up a batch of apple hand pies that are ready in minutes. This recipe only requires 3 ingredients, and the results are better than any fruit pie that you might find in the pre-packaged snack aisle.