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Easy and Fun Air Fryer Recipes

My air fryer is one of my most-used kitchen tools, especially on busy nights when I want something quick and satisfying. These air fryer recipes are simple, reliable, and perfect for weeknight dinners, game-day favorites, or anytime you want big flavor with minimal effort.

Popular recipes include crispy buffalo chicken sandwiches and Nashville-style chicken and waffles.

Sandwiches

  • Close up view of a crispy buffalo chicken sandwich on a bun with lettuce and tomato.
    Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches (Air Fryer Recipe!)
  • Three sausage and peppers sandwiches topped with marinara and cheese.
    Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers
  • Two turkey burgers with fries in a parchment-lined tray, ready to serve.
    Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
  • Three sausages topped with caramelized onions with a bowl of Dijon mustard.
    Air Fryer Brats

Wings

  • A tray of bbq chicken wings.
    Sticky BBQ Air Fryer Wings (Extra Crispy, No Oil)
  • Buffalo chicken drumsticks topped with parsley.
    Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
  • Dry rub wings on a platter with blue cheese dressing.
    The Crispiest Air Fryer Dry Rub Wings (No Frying Required)
  • A platter of wings.
    Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Side Dishes

  • A close up of french fries.
    Air Fryer Frozen Shoestring Fries (Seasoned French Fries)
  • Cubed butternut squash in a white bowl topped with parsley.
    Crispy Air Fryer Butternut Squash (Easy Fall Side Dish)
  • Smashed yellow potatoes topped with chopped parsley.
    Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
  • Brussels sprouts with a serving spoon on a plate.
    Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts

More Air Fryer Recipes

  • A white bowl filled with shrimp topped with lemon slices nest to a green napkin.
    Air Fryer Argentine Red Shrimp
    Cook Time13 Minutes
  • Beef meatballs topped with sesame seeds and green onions on a white plate.
    Sweet & Spicy Honey Sriracha Meatballs (Perfect for Parties or Dinner)
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Blue napkin topped with a plate full of a rotisserie chicken.
    Air Fryer Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Crispy Skin, Whole Bird)
    Cook Time1 Hours
  • A plate of carrots topped with rosemary.
    Roasted Garlic Air Fryer Carrots
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Fish tacos with mango salsa.
    Crispy Fish Tacos with Fresh Mango Salsa
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Quesadillas topped with salsa and guacamole.
    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Quesadillas
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • air fried sweet potato cubes in a basket on a blue cloth
    Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes in 20 Minutes
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • A plate of chicken thighs with bbq sauce and green onions on top.
    Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Salmon burgers with yogurt sauce on a cutting board.
    Air Fryer Salmon Burgers with Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Air fryer chicken on plates.
    Air Fryer Jamaican Style Curry Chicken
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Four air-fried chicken thighs with a crisp dry rub exterior, plated on a speckled white serving dish.
    Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Dry Rub
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Crispy golden panko air fryer haddock fillets served in a basket with lemon wedges and parsley.
    Crispy Panko Air Fryer Haddock (Easy Breaded Fish Recipe)
    Cook Time22 Minutes
  • Potato wedges with ketchup.
    Crispy Air Fryer Steak Fries (Seasoned, Ready in 30 Minutes)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Green beans garnished with lemon wedges on a white plate.
    Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • A plate filled with a lemon pepper seasoned chicken thigh and veggies.
    Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Close-up of air fryer Caprese chicken on a glass platter, showing melted cheese, juicy tomatoes, and vibrant basil pesto with a metal serving tong.
    Easy Air Fryer Caprese Chicken with Pesto & Mozzarella
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Photos of air fryer recipes with Air fryer to oven conversion text overlay.
    Air Fryer to Oven Conversion (Printable Chart + Easy Guide)
  • Spiral ham with a glaze.
    Air Fryer Ham with Bourbon Glaze (Juicy & Easy!)
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Air fryer teriyaki chicken thighs garnished with sliced green onions and served alongside white rice and green beans.
    Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time34 Minutes
  • Parmesan-crusted chicken on a blue and white plate, garnished with lemon slices.
    Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken (Ready in 25 Minutes)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Three shrimp tacos on wax paper garnished with lime wedges.
    Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
    Cook Time18 Minutes
  • A plate of breaded orange chicken with white rice and steamed broccoli.
    Quick Air Fryer Orange Chicken
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • fried chicken tenders with ketchup and honey mustard
    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
    Cook Time22 Minutes
  • Cut chicken sausages in a bowl with toothpicks.
    Air Fryer Chicken Sausage (Crispy in Just 20 Minutes)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Stuffed peppers topped with microgreens.
    Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
    Cook Time50 Minutes
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Hi, I'm Sarah! I create cozy, reliable dinner recipes for busy weeknights - creamy pastas, chicken dinners, hearty soups, and beef and turkey recipes made with ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Real food that actually tastes good, without spending all night cooking.

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