Just got an air fryer? These Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners are the place to start! There are tons of easy recipes from burgers to chips to eggs. I'm also sharing my top 5 air fryer tips and common cooking temperatures to use. You'll be an air frying pro in no time!
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Top Tips
The air fryer quickly became my favorite kitchen appliance. You can use it to cook so many things from chicken to fish to vegetables. These are my top tips for using your air fryer:
- Always preheat your air fryer just like you would your oven.
- Don't overcrowd the food in the air fryer or it won't cook properly.
- Rotate the food at least once to circulate the air and evenly cook the food.
- Avoid excess oil or the food will become soggy. Lightly spray the food with cooking oil instead.
- Sauces and marinades will burn and stick to the bottom of the air fryer. Top the food with sauces after cooking.
What temperature should I use?
Temperature can vary by recipe, but these are the temperatures I typically use:
- Poultry: 360-375 degrees F
- Seafood: 400 degrees F
- Veggies: 400 degrees F
- Wings/Drumsticks: 375-400 degrees F
- Meatballs: 375 degrees F
FAQs
Can you use oil in an air fryer?
Yes, you can use oil in an air fryer. However, you only need about 1-2 tablespoons to achieve crispy food.
How do you clean an air fryer?
First, make sure the air fryer is unplugged and not hot to the touch. Use a damp cloth to wipe the interior and exterior of the air fryer. Remove any excess crumbs from the basket or tray.
Most air fryer baskets and trays can be taken out and washed by hand or even in the dishwasher. I recommend consulting your air fryer's manual.
Can you cook frozen food in an air fryer?
Yes, the air fryer is great for cooking frozen food. However, it may take longer so you will have to adjust the cooking time of most recipes.
Sarah's Favorite
Air Fryer
All of my air fryer recipes are made using a NuWave air fryer. I've used both the basket style and the tray style.
Appetizers and Snacks
Air Fryer Breaded Shrimp- A Food Lover's Kitchen
This Air Fryer Breaded Shrimp is so easy to make in the air fryer and it turns out perfectly crispy and delicious in just 6 minutes.
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings- Fresh Coast Eats
The best chicken wings you’ve ever had, made right in the air fryer. Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings only take 20 minutes and are mouth-watering delicious!
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Air Fryer Tortilla Chips- Your Home, Made Healthy
Air fryer tortilla chips are a simple way to make chips in no time.
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Breakfast
Perfect Air Fryer Eggs- Cook At Home Mom
Never boil your eggs again! These air fryer eggs are super simple, and you can make them soft, jammy, or hard boiled, exactly the way you like them, every single time!
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Easy Air Fryer Sausage Links- Organically Addison
These sausage links are super quick and easy in an air fryer! Just ONE ingredient and 10 minutes to crispy flavorful sausage.
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Super Simple, Crispy Frozen Hash Brown Patties In Air Fryer - Tourist with Tots
If you are looking to make hash brown patties at home, this is the recipe for you. This recipe for crispy frozen hash brown patties in air fryer is ready in minutes and absolutely delicious.
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Air Fryer Baby Breakfast Potatoes- Bites with Bri
These Air Fryer Baby Breakfast Potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle, and coated in loads of spices. These are the perfect side dish for Sunday brunch, but honestly can easily be served as a dinner side as well.
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Main Meals
Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
These Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are juicy, easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Dinner will be ready in just 30 minutes!
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Air Fryer Caprese Chicken
This 30-minute Air Fryer Caprese Chicken is the perfect warm-weather dinner. Ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and simple basil and spinach pesto top chicken breasts and pair great with your favorite pasta for a meal everyone will love!
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Air Fryer Bone-In Chicken- Everyday Family Cooking
These air fryer bone-in chicken breasts are covered in brown sugar for an easy sweet dinner idea!
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Air Fryer Chicken Sausage
Meet your new favorite way to cook sausage—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Air Fryer Chicken Sausages are perfect as a quick appetizer with mustard for dipping, or stuffed into soft rolls for an effortless game-day meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's the ultimate combo of convenience and flavor.
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Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers
Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers is a quick, easy and delicious meal. This is the perfect recipe for parties and game day festivities! Serve with hoagie buns, over pasta or as an appetizer.
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Side Dishes
Air Fryer Steak Fries
Enjoy these Air Fryer Steak Fries as the perfect side or easy appetizer with your favorite sauce or main dish any night of the week! All you need is 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time.
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The Best Homemade Air Fryer Garlic Bread- Carmy
This super simple recipe for Air Fryer Garlic Bread makes the perfect buttery garlic bread. Ready in 5-10 minutes making them the perfect side for dinner!
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Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes- Simply Made Recipes
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are made easily in the air fryer with some olive oil, salt and pepper cooked until tender and topped with butter and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
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Air Fryer Carrot Fries- High Chair Chronicles
Make a batch of these Air Fryer Carrot Fries, and you’ll be shocked at how quickly your family gobbles up vegetables for dinner!
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Roasted Air Fryer Asparagus with Parmesan- Ketofocus
An easy vegetable side dish is this roasted air fryer asparagus with Parmesan cheese. Get crispy, cheesy asparagus every time!
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Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
These air fryer frozen green beans are the perfect side for busy people looking to get dinner on the table as fast as possible! They're crispy, simply seasoned and pair well with your favorite protein. Have these ready in 20 minutes or less.
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Desserts and Sweets
Air Fryer Toaster Strudels
Air Fryer Toaster Strudels are filled with a simple homemade berry jam and use store-bought pastry sheets. You won't be able to eat just one!
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Air Fryer Toasted Coconut Lime Donuts- EmilyFabulous
Make donuts from refrigerated biscuits in you air fryer! This recipe is easy and delicious!
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Easy Air Fryer Donuts- Confessions of Parenting
These air fryer donuts are a hit and so easy to make making them perfect for a fun breakfast treat or an afternoon snack!
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Air Fryer S’mores Dip- The Six Figure Dish
This air fryer s'mores dip is great for beginners! All you need is 3 ingredients and you've got a dessert everyone will love.
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Easy Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies- Fluxing Well
These easy blueberry hand pies were the first recipe I made successfully in my air fryer. A foolproof pie crust recipe is included!
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Addie says
This has me so excited to use my air fryer! So many great recipes!
Sarah Holt says
thank you Addie!