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We are cooking just about everything in the air fryer these days. Not only is it a great way to make a quick meal, completely replacing the need for an oven, it’s also just a great way to keep foods moist and flavorful without drying them out.
The air fryer is right there on the countertop to pop food in at a moment’s notice. And it cooks most foods better than my oven ever did.
Often people ask us what our favorite air fryer recipes are, so we thought we’d share the things that we make the most.
It’s really a great tool for vegetables, any type of meat, crisping up frozen foods, and reheating food.
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Our Favorite Air Fryer Recipes
Air Fryer Short Ribs (Korean Style)
These Air Fryer Short Ribs are marinated in a delicious Korean-style sauce and cooked in less than 25 minutes in the air fryer. They are a short cut for making deliciously flavorful short ribs in less time.
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Air Fryer Quesadilla
In just 5minutes, you can make a crispy Air Fryer Quesadillas with cheese, chicken, and any of your other favorite quesadilla fillings.
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Air Fryer Lamb Chops
These Air Fryer Lamb Chops are made with rosemary, garlic, and cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a flavorful, tender, and easy weekday meal.
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Air Fryer Salmon Bites are probably my favorite thing to make in the air fryer. These delicious morsels cook so well in the air fryer, with perfect crispy edges, while staying juicy in the middle. Dress them up with any sauce you like for additional flavor.
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Air Fryer Apple Turnovers
These Air Fryer Apple Turnovers have a deliciously crunchy puff pastry shell with a warm caramelized apple filling wrapped inside.
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Air Fryer Chicken & Broccoli
Thisair fryerchicken and broccoli has a light Asian-inspired sauce that adds a delightful flavor to a light meal that's easy to make in the air fryer.
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Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer Pork Belly
One of the easiest ways to cook pork belly is in the air fryer, thanks to the circulating air that makes crispy skin pork belly, without the need to slow cook for hours.
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Easy Air Fryer Ribs
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.
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Air Fryer Chicken Katsu
Air Fryer Chicken Katsu is tender chicken breasts coated in a golden panko crust, air-fried to perfection, and served with tonkatsu sauce and shredded cabbage over a bed of fluffy rice.
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Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken
Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken is marinated and coated in a cornstarch mixture to give it maximum crunch in the air fryer before being coated in a sweet and spicy Korean sauce.
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Air Fryer Tri Tip Steak
This Air Fryer Tri Tip Steak is well seasoned and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, which leaves it with a deliciously cooked exterior and tender juicy interior.
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Air Fryer Corn Ribs
These delicious Air Fryer Corn Ribs are not only super fun to eat, they are just the right amount of crispy, sweet, and juicy. We love them for snacking and to take as an appetizer for parties.
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Air Fryer Stuffed Pork Chops
Air Fryer Stuffed Pork Chops are filled with spinach, mushrooms, and cream cheese, then dusted with flavorful seasonings before being cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Wings
These wings are seasoned with a spicy and flavorful Cajun seasoning then air fried to perfection.
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Air Fryer Asian Marinated Chicken Thighs
Air Fryer Asian Marinated Chicken Thighs are loaded with flavor and truly effortless to make in the air fryer. It's your new go-to meal that you won't be able to stop eating.
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Frozen Salmon in the Air Fryer
Frozen Salmon in the air fryer is just about the easiest possible way to make this healthy, Omega-3 packed fish. It's done in minutes and you'll never go back to making it any other way.
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Air Fryer Steak Bites & Potatoes
Air Fryer Steak Bites & Potatoes is a simple meal you can make in minutes with just a piece of steak and any potatoes you have in the house. They cook quickly in the air fryer and make a hearty and satisfying meal.
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Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
These Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes are coated in a tasty blend of oil and seasonings to make a simple yet delicious side dish that goes with just about any main dish.
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Easy Homemade Air Fryer Biscuits
These easy homemade air fryer biscuits are really quick to make and they bake up warm and fluffy in the air fryer in less time than the oven.
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Easy Air Fryer S’mores
S’mores don’t have to be made on the campfire. We’ve made these Air Fryer S’mores in the air fryer with the typical marshmallows, chocolate, and crackers. And they are amazing!
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Frequently Asked Air Fryer Questions
Do I need to preheat the air fryer?
It’s not necessary to preheat the air fryer before cooking. If you do, it could change the cook time of your recipe. Only preheat if the recipe you’re following says to do so.
How do I prevent food from sticking in my air fryer?
The air fryer comes with a non-stick coating that will help prevent food from sticking. You can use a light spray of cooking oil while cooking. This helps prevent food from sticking and also helps crisp up the outside of foods while they cook.
Make sure to use a non-aerosol sprayer for your oil. You want to avoid the sticky residue that can harm the non-stick coating.
Can I use parchment paper in my air fryer?
Yes, you can use parchment paper as well as tin foil in the air fryer.
It’s not always necessary, but for times when the food you’re cooking is especially sticky or delicate, you can use parchment paper to keep it from sticking to the basket. I use them when cooking fish so it doesn’t crumble when I take it out of the basket.
You can getround or square parchment paperthat’s pre-cut with air holes so it doesn’t affect the air circulation around your food.
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Angela Morris
Angela is a talented home cook and passionate advocate for healthy, flavorful cooking in the air fryer. She shares her favorite air fryer recipes and helpful tips for using this versatile kitchen appliance to create delicious, nutritious meals.
