Easy air fryer recipes are here! If you like quick and simple dinners we have tons to choose from with chicken, pork, beef, and vegetables for you!
Did you just get a hot air machine and now you’re looking for super easy air fryer recipes? Well we are all about simple here on The Typical Mom blog!
- The air fryer benefits are so many I cannot list them all. You too will see soon what all the rage is about.
If you don’t have one, this is the best air fryer on the market. We share a lot of Cosori air fryer recipes here too.
Only looking for Ninja Foodi air fryer recipes? No problem, all of these will work with that pot too.
Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners
If you love air fryer recipes too, here are some resources to start with:
- THIS is my Favorite Air Fryer!
- You can find more Air fryer recipes here, we have Ninja Foodi recipes as well; bookmark them both!
- Grab the best air fryer cookbook here.
- Here’s a printable air fryer cook times chart here for your fridge.
- It has temp. and times for making the best frozen foods for air fryer too.
- Then join our Facebook page where you can share and find more ideas you’ll love. We have a Foodi social media group as well.
What are the best foods to cook in an air fryer?
Well that would depend on whom you asked really.
In our opinion we air fry everything!! Seriously, you can even make things like air fryer salsa in it. I know, game changer right?
I will say there is nothing I have tried in it that hasn’t turned out delicious. SO I do it all.
- When I figure out the exact time and temperature that is best I share it here with you. BOOKMARK THIS PAGE so you can come back often.
To make frozen foods like a crunchy batch of tater tots they come out soft inside, and restaurant crunchy on the outside.
Airfryer Recipes
That’s right, we even cook frozen foods in an air fryer because they come out WAY better than in the oven.
If you want to try it I would start with a few things you would normally bake, but not anymore!!
There are many styles of machines out there. Choose which one is right for you but I will show you the main difference I have found.
- I would suggest getting one that has a square air fryer basket. You can fit A LOT more in it since most foods aren’t circular. 😉
- This is the machine I have and like it a lot. With preset buttons, it’s quick and easy to clean too.
I have a Ninja Foodi machine that’s a pressure cooker and air fryer that’s great too.
What frozen foods can you cook in an air fryer?
- If you don’t want to make homemade french fries, we have directions for frozen french fries in air fryer. These are a game changer. You’ll never bake them again after this.
- Frozen chicken tenders in air fryer are wonderful
- Use Rhodes rolls to cook this pull apart air fryer garlic bread too!
As well as how to cook air fryer corn dogs and frozen mozzarella sticks in an air fryer
I offer up a bunch in my Ninja Foodi cookbook too if you want to print that out.
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Easy Air Fryer Meals
We will show you how easy frozen french fries in air fryer are to make below. They pair great with our air fryer chicken leg quarters. We love a duo of air fryer carrot fries with chicken too.
Easy Air Fryer Recipes
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen french fries
- 1/4 tsp salt
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
- Pour in one layer of frozen fries ensuring they are overlapping as little as possible.
- Set time to 15 minutes total. Open basket and shake to flip fries over and rotate them every 5 minutes.
- Before cooking for last 5 minutes spray lightly with olive oil spray and sprinkle with salt.
- Enjoy once they're as crispy as you'd like them (timing will vary slightly depending on how thick your fries are but traditional sizes take 15 minutes total for us)
Frozen pizza in air fryer and chicken nuggets turn out great in just a few minutes. Your kiddos will love both of those for sure.
- Want to know how long to cook frozen hamburger in an air fryer? We have that too.
- Frozen chicken wings in air fryer and air fryer frozen chicken breasts are even possible.
- Try cooking frozen fish in air fryer to perfection.
Our buttery air fryer scallops are to die for y’all. If you want more finger foods try these air fryer stuffed mushrooms.
Air fryer frozen shrimp come out great with a light coating of parmesan on top and air fryer roasted potatoes. Light without any real breading, seafood in air fryer really turns out amazing. Then try our air fryer bang bang shrimp.
What can I make with my air fryer?
You can make the “regular” things like wings and frozen items. Well the question I throw back is, what can’t you make in it? I really haven’t found anything, really. Even our tofu air fryer recipe rocks.
We used to make stuffed bell peppers in the oven but not anymore! After making air fryer stuffed peppers there is no other way.
It has given me the ability to cook a lot healthier, and homemade meals on a more regular basis. Now I might make a meal in a few batches like:
- I often make our air fryer chicken thighs with a killer dry rub recipe + a few slices of buttered air fryer bread
- Frozen burritos in air fryer are great
And my kids’ favorite new snacks are air fryer cauliflower wings and this eggplant air fryer recipe!
- Air fryer pigs in a blanket is a quick meal.
- And a air fryer Monte Cristo sandwich is to die for.
The real game changer for us was when we figured out how to make air fryer ground beef!! I mean, air fryer popcorn chicken was a win but this could be used for a multitude of recipes.
The grease drains away so it’s super lean, then throw it into spaghetti or make taco meat out of it. Or use it to make a batch of air fryer won tons!
Air Fryer Meals
- If it’s breakfast or we want something light for lunch I might make air fryer breakfast potatoes. You could add some air fryer SPAM in the mix with air fryer hash browns too.
- Love fish? Try our air fryer calamari too sometime.
For something really easy just throw in a frozen pot pie in air fryer and enjoy in under 20 minutes. Or make a few frozen pierogies in air fryer with chicken.
We’ve made an air fryer chimichanga with shredded chicken or pulled pork inside before. Boy were those good.
Air fryer wings or air fryer marinated chicken with a batch of air fryer potato wedges for dinner is always a winner.
Is air fryer healthier than oven?
I wouldn’t say there is much more of a benefit between these two devices, but your finger food will get crispier this way!
If you’re comparing a deep fryer to this though there is a BIG guilt free health difference!
- The benefit is you’ll get that same fried food crispiness with NO oil needed (other than maybe a spritz on the top).
- This is my favorite olive oil spray I use for almost all of these healthy air fryer recipes.
Just a little spray on top at the end makes the outside of everything turn out extra crispy. Just look at these air fryer flautas and/or our air fryer empanadas.
Tasty air fryer recipes
Have you tried ribs in air fryer or chicken kabobs yet?? They’re great paired with air fryer butternut squash cubes.
- They’re great with an air fryer tortilla that requires no yeast to make. Throw some air fryer catfish inside with cole slaw for a healthy dinner.
- Side dishes like frozen onion rings in air fryer are better than in the oven too.
- This air fryer sausage and potatoes recipe is great with a batch of air fryer vegetables like asparagus in the air fryer on the side.
- You can even cook frozen pork chops in air fryer now.
We have a lot of air fryer vegetable recipes here. It’s seriously the only way we cook air fryer mushrooms, air fryer zucchini fritters or mixed veggies anymore. Savory air fryer carrots are always a winner too.
Are air fryers safe?
I don’t see it any different than any other small kitchen appliance like a slow cooker or Instant Pot really.
It’s a lot safer than a deep fryer for sure without any worry of spilling or splashing. AND if there are only a few of you, it’s great for cooking holiday meals.
Like this air fryer turkey breast! Or if you make frozen dinners like air fryer orange chicken, it’s way better than in the oven.
Quick Air Fryer Recipes
For more air fryer dinner recipes and pairings, here are a few others we love.
- Try our marinated air fryer roast with air fryer red potatoes cooked to a golden brown with dill.
- Or serve them with air fryer fish and air fryer beets for a healthy meal.
- For a really cheap and quick dinner, try air fryer cube steak with some air fryer sweet potato cubes.
Now if you want a quick snack, we’re all about crispy crunchy air fryer taquitos!
My girls can make them on their own and they come out so much better than in the oven or microwave.
If you have ground beef, make meatballs in air fryer with baked potatoes on the side stuffed with all the things!
- Or keep things simple and make air fryer egg rolls with an array of dipping sauces on the side.
- Spring rolls are really a complete meal if you add chicken or pork inside.
- Air fryer teriyaki chicken is beyond amazing
For a low carb choice, try our air fryer chicken tenders no breading recipe with air fryer brussel sprouts.
Is air fryer useful for vegetarians?
I think everyone needs one really. We eat meat but do cook vegetables in it quite often because they come out tender on the inside but crispy on the outside.
Snacks like air fryer chickpeas come out amazing and you can just add veggies to our air fryer quiche recipe for a meal.
We use veggies as a side dish usually. If I just want something light I have been known to eat just a plate of spicy air fryer zucchini chips.
You can serve those with air fryer turkey legs or just about anything really.
Frozen meatballs in air fryer smothered in bbq sauce is a fun appetizer, or throw them into spaghetti for dinner.
- For breakfast making cinnamon rolls, frozen biscuits in air fryer with jam or egg stuffed peppers.
- You can even make air fryer muffins easily without heating up the rest of your house.
- Air fryer corn goes with just about anything really, and for something different make some air fryer falafel.
Or make some air fryer spaghetti squash or air fryer cabbage steaks are loaded with flavor.
What is the difference between an air fryer and a toaster oven?
Air fryers have a single fan and heating element on top of the oven. Some toaster ovens may have an air fryer function but usually have heating elements on the top and the bottom.
We do have one which we tried for a while but ended up breaking down and buying a standard machine.
It works better. Some multi function machines work well, I don’t think this combo is quite as good. I suggest buying JUST an air fryer machine vs. a crisplid too.
We’re not done yet though!! We’ve got more to share like how to make chicken fried steak and more.
- Have kids? Make a batch of air fryer hot dogs or air fryer fried chicken.
- Mine love healthy air fryer apple chips and air fryer banana bread too.
- Air fryer peppers are great as a side, or throw air fryer onions in with beef for fajitas.
Pizza rolls in the air fryer are OH MY goodness better than any other method out there.
If it’s the holidays you might want to try our air fryer ham!
If you haven’t made air fryer bacon yet I highly suggest you do. It’s much better than it laying in it’s own grease as it drops away thru the holes.
- Or spring for some air fryer pork belly.
For a snack, brunch or appetizer I would give our air fryer calamari bites a whirl. Just grab some rings frozen and they’re super easy to coat and cook.
An easy lunch is to throw in a few frozen chicken patties in air fryer. They’re tender on the inside but crispy on the outside.
- Make a batch of coconut shrimp for dinner with air fryer Hasselback potatoes or green beans, and your kids will love it.
If you love all things seafood, I would make our air fryer fish and chips. You can use frozen fillets, stick, tater tots or fries.
Try crispy chicken legs in air fryer with broccoli in air fryer or sweet potatoes for the win
- When people come over I have made this air fryer baked brie which is so amazing I cannot even tell you.
Many times when my kids want a quick snack, it’s homemade beef jerky, grilled cheese or air fryer quesadillas for the win.
Best air fryer recipes
You can just add some salt and pepper, or our homemade dry rub to this salmon in the air fryer and it comes out perfect every time.
- The same goes with this easy air fryer pork loin or frozen steak in air fryer recipes.
- pair it with mashed potatoes and bam!
- Our air fryer steak bites are out of this world with some air fryer cornbread on the side.
Simple air fryer tilapia has just a light breading. With zucchini fries it’s a healthy meal.
Wash fresh kale and throw them in with some seasonings for the best kale chips in the world.
- If you haven’t tried air fryer okra, that’s a winner too
- Wrap bacon around an air fryer steak and WOW!
- Even toasted pumpkin seeds turn out crunchier in this magic basket!
And making a whole chicken in an air fryer has never been easier. Way better than rotisserie.
Then let’s move on to something like air fryer chicken parmesan. It is simple and gets that crunch on the outside you love.
Air fryer fried shrimp is delicious with Old Bay seasoning which I love. Paired with fried ravioli without any oil is great.
- Zucchini boats can be made with cheese or meat. Either way it is simple to make and really cheap too.
- Make air fryer hard boiled eggs and make egg salad for lunch.
- An easy way to make air fryer fajitas is to just toss in with seasonings and cook!
Want a really quick meal that your kids will love to “dress up” just the way they want to? Try a frozen turkey burger in air fryer tonight.
- This semi homemade air fryer pizza is a favorite with a fast cook time.
- Cream cheese stuffed chicken breasts are out of this world with roasted cauliflower.
- I love air fryer filet mignon with our dry rub
Our air fryer pork chop recipe with air fryer pickles is amazing.
You can read our article about Ninja air fryer recipes if you have that specific machine. Many are listed here though.
Can you make dessert in an air fryer?
YES!! This gooey air fryer cake is a great example of perfection. OR make a small batch of air fryer cookies after dinner.
Air fryer monkey bread could be dessert or breakfast! And during the Fall you’ve gotta’ try our air fryer pumpkin pie recipe you see here.
But wait, there is more….
We’ve even made the best apple crisp in this handy machine.
- Stuff our 2 ingredient bagels with strawberry cream cheese for a morning treat.
- You can find more air fryer air fryer dessert recipes here
- Air fryer donuts are easy with this semi homemade recipe, or use refrigerated biscuits to make biscuit donuts.
Looking for an easy and healthy snack? Try our sweet potato chips air fryer recipe. Or throw in a few air fryer frozen egg rolls some day.
We love potstickers in air fryer too.
Air fryer recipes
- Here are air fryer breakfast recipes
- Air fryer appetizers are handy to have on hand
- For a healthy angle, our list of air fryer fish recipes has been popular
- or some air fryer low carb recipes are here too
- or some air fryer low carb recipes are here too
N/a says
Way too much talking before you actually got to the topic, I didn’t even get to the actual part where you gave recipes before I gave up reading 🤦🏼♀️
Patty L says
I just received my Instant Pot 9 in 1 air fryer yesterday and am anxious to get started! Never used one before so I need all the advice I can get. Can I use any air fryer recipe with this machine? I see you have Instant Pot pressure cooker recipes on your website; any thought to adding Instant Pot air fryer recipes?
The Typical Mom says
I have an air fryer recipes tab under the Ninja Foodi recipes tab, just hover over it and you will see it. You can use air fryer recipes in that but keep in mind the timing may be off a bit. A true air fryer will circulate the air more and get food crispier in my experience.
toni says
I need a recipe for the ninja 1-in 9 new machine which does everything its fantastic like your fab recceipes need one for bread please
Keisia Anderson says
I purchased the ninja air fryer and it is a life saver. I love how you have so many different recipes on here that make for very versatile meals without having dirty up the kitchen. I especially love the shrimp recipe, as seafood is one of my favorites. I look forward to keeping up with your blog page so I can make healthier meals that my whole family can enjoy.
The Typical Mom says
So glad you found us!
Cookilicious says
Thanks for this roundup. I have bookmarked some to try.
The Typical Mom says
yeah!
Beth says
We just love using our air fryer. We use it every day! I’m going to be trying out a bunch of these!
The Typical Mom says
Oh good!!
Jen says
So many options to try. I am all about those donuts though. Yum! Truly awesome!
The Typical Mom says
Those are on the top of our list too
Alison @foodbymars says
What an amazing list! Wings were the best though
The Typical Mom says
That dry rub is my husband’s claim to fame