Wondering what to make for dinner in your air fryer? Whether you just purchased your first air fryer and can't wait to try air fryer recipes, or have had your air fryer for years but are looking for something different to cook with it, then you have come to the right place. We have rounded up over 25 of the best easy air fryer recipes including roasted vegetables in the air fryer, air fried meat like chicken, beef, and lamb, all the air fryer seafood including salmon and shrimp, and air fryer snacks (hello apple chips!). Plus, most of these recipes are quick and easy with minimal prep — perfect for busy weeknights.
Our Best Air Fryer Recipes
Miso Garlic Chicken Wings
Baked miso garlic chicken wings are crispy, delicious, and easy to make. They're marinated in a savoury Asian marinade, and cooked in the oven or air fryer.
Crispy Air Fryer French Fries
Super crispy air fryer french fries are tender and fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Make this healthier french fry in just 12 minutes!
Air Fryer Vegetables
Air fryer vegetables are healthy, flavorful, and delicious. This vegan side dish is quick and easy to make in the air fryer in under 15 minutes.
Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs
Sticky honey garlic meatballs are a delicious and flavourful 30-minute meal to add to your weekly dinner rotation. A total crowd pleaser. Air fryer instructions in recipe tips.
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers (Air Fryer)
Bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers are crispy on the outside, creamy and cheesy inside, spicy, and wrapped in bacon. Easy to make in the air fryer or oven.
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Air fryer chicken breast is crispy on the outside, juicy and tender inside, and packed with flavor in every bite. Quick and easy dinner on busy weeknights.
Air Fryer Mexican Shrimp
Air fryer Mexican shrimp is juicy, tender, fresh, and delicious. It's packed with classic Mexican flavors and ready in just 10 minutes. So quick and easy.
Air Fryer Broccoli
Quick and easy air fryer broccoli is a healthy side dish that takes just six minutes to cook in the air fryer. It's crispy, delicious, and flavorful.
Greek Salmon
Greek salmon is delicious, flaky, and tender. This healthy oven-baked salmon is packed with Mediterranean flavors and is ready in just 20 minutes. Air fryer instructions included in recipe tips.
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Air fryer chicken tenders are juicy and moist inside while crispy and golden brown outside. A healthy, delicious, and quick kid-friendly recipe.
Air Fryer Vegetables and Side Dishes
Roasted Garlic Green Beans (Air Fryer or Oven)
Quick easy roasted garlic green beans are tangy, sour, savoury, and sweet, with a tender and crunchy texture. Make them in the oven or air fryer in minutes.
Crispy and tender, easy air fryer baby potatoes are a healthier take on a classic side dish without compromising taste or texture. Cooks in just 20 minutes.
Crispy Roasted Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Tender and crispy roasted air fryer brussels sprouts cooks in less than 12 minutes with very little oil. It is a holiday table game changer.
Air fryer cauliflower bites have a crispy breaded coating outside, yet tender and light inside. They are bite-sized, flavorful, easy to make, and healthy.
Air Fryer Vegetable "Stir Fry"
Simple air fryer vegetable "stir-fry" with tofu is the ultimate easy dinner ready in less than 10 minutes. It's healthy, vegan and gluten-free.
Crisp on the outside and tender inside, air fryer asparagus cooks in just 6 minutes! It is tossed in very little olive oil with garlic and seasonings.
Air fryer butternut squash is a healthy side dish that is crispy on the outside and soft inside. It's faster than roasting in the oven and needs less oil.
Homemade falafel are delicious, golden brown and crispy on the outside, fluffy tender and soft inside. Plus, they're vegan, loaded with plant-based protein. Air fryer instructions in recipe
Air Fryer Chicken and Turkey
The Best Breaded Fried Chicken Wings (Air Fryer)
The BEST breaded fried chicken wings -- extra crispy and crunchy outside, tender and juicy inside. You can't even tell they're air fried, not deep-fried!
Air fryer chicken thighs are the crispiest, tastiest, and juiciest chicken you'll eat. They take just 25 minutes to cook — perfect for busy weeknights.
Sticky crispy baked sweet chili chicken bites is better than takeout and so easy to make healthier at home. An easy dinner or game day appy. Air fryer instructions in recipe tips.
Homemade chicken shawarma (donair) with juicy tender chicken marinated in Middle Eastern spices and wrapped in pita bread is easy to make at home. Serve with garlic yogurt sauce or tahini sauce.
Mexican chicken breast is juicy, tender, and flavorful. It's easy to prep with a quick marinade before cooking on the stove, air fryer, or oven.
Delicious, moist and juicy Mediterranean chicken patties have everything you want in one bite: protein, veggies, herbs, and they're quick and easy to make. Serve it on it's own, with hamburger buns, or a side of Basmati rice. Air fryer instructions in recipe tips.
Sweet chili turkey meatballs are delicious, tender and juicy, loaded with classic Thai flavors, and quick and easy to make. Savory, sweet, and tangy. Air fryer instructions in recipe tips.
Air Fryer Beef and Meat
Juicy, tender, and delicious 18-minute air fryer lamb chops is marinated in a dijon sauce and will change the way you cook lamb forever.
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Bacon wrapped brussels sprouts are the sweet, savory, and salty appetizer that you need at your next holiday gathering this fall. Simple and easy to make. Air fryer instructions in recipe tips.
Delicious, comforting homemade Swedish meatballs are seared and smothered in a creamy gravy sauce and taste so much better than IKEA meatballs. Air fryer instructions in recipe tips.
Homemade Tater Tots with Bacon
Homemade tater tots with bacon are golden and crispy on the outside, yet soft and tender inside. They're packed with flavour and a total family favourite.
Air fryer short ribs are crispy, flavorful, and delicious. The easy marinade ensures they're tender and juicy inside, while the air fryer makes them crispy.
Korean beef steak rice bowl is loaded with tender and juicy strips of beef, marinated vegetable sides (banchan), and kimchi. Make it in under 30 minutes!
Greek meatballs are juicy, tender, flavorful, and delicious. They are quick and easy to make in 30 minutes or even faster in the air fryer, and freezer-friendly. Serve with tzatziki sauce.
Sweet and sour pork is a delicious, quick and easy Chinese stir fry that takes just 30 minutes to make. Serve this homemade takeout over steamed rice. Cook the pork in the air fryer before tossing into the stir fry.
Fusion-style Korean beef steak tacos are made with tender, flavour-packed slices of beef and topped with caramelized pineapple, kimchi, and spicy mayo.
Lion's Head Chinese Meatballs are tender and juicy homemade pork meatballs packed with Asian seasonings and tossed in a sweet and sticky sauce.
Char siu (Chinese BBQ pork) is a delicious, flavorful, traditional roasted pork dinner slathered in a distinct sticky, sweet, savory barbecue sauce glaze. Air fryer instructions in recipe tips.
Air Fryer Seafood
Air Fryer Black Cod with Black Bean Sauce
Flaky, oily, and tender air fryer cod with black bean sauce is bursting with flavour and takes less than 20 minutes to make. The perfect Chinese New Year dinner.
Sticky and sweet, easy honey garlic glazed salmon is one of the best salmon recipes to add to your weeknight dinner rotation. Ready in under 25 minutes. Air fryer instructions included in recipe tips.
10-minute air fryer jumbo shrimp is juicy and tender on the inside, and crispy on the outside. It's so flavourful and garlicky with Asian seasonings.
Baked miso salmon brings traditional Japanese flavours to the forefront, with a healthy and delicious meal that’s easy to make on busy weeknights. Air fryer instructions included in recipe tips.
Quick and easy baked maple salmon is so delicious, flaky and flavourful with the perfect balance between sweet and savoury. The best weeknight dinner. Air fryer instructions included in recipe tips.
Air Fryer Snacks
One-ingredient homemade baked apple chips are healthy, light, crispy and crave-worthy. Plus, unlike most store-bought chips, these contain no added sugar. Air fryer instructions in recipe tips.
Enjoy street vendor roasted chestnuts at home in three different ways — roast in the oven, cook over the stove, or in the air fryer.
Better than takeout, light and crispy fried vegetarian spring rolls are packed with a tender mushroom and cabbage vegetarian filling in a crunchy skin. Air fryer instructions in recipe tips.
Mashed potato balls are a delicious appetizer that is crisp on the outside and soft, tender, and cheesy inside. Best way to use leftover mashed potatoes! Air fryer instructions in recipe notes.
Storing and Reheating Air Fryer Recipes
- Make ahead instructions: You can make some of these air fryer recipes and store in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can also prep the ingredients in advance and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- How to store: Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator or possible even in the freezer. Check the individual recipe for complete storing instructions and to see if the recipe is freezer-friendly.
- How to reheat: Most of the leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer at 300F for 5-10 minutes until warmed through. If heating from frozen, let it thaw first and then reheat.
Did You Make Any of These Easy Air Fryer Recipes?
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25 Easy Air Fryer Recipes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
Description
A collection of over 25 best quick and easy air fryer recipes including vegetables, chicken, beef, lamb, salmon, shrimp, and more. Perfect for busy people.
Instructions
- Make ahead instructions: You can make some of these air fryer recipes and store in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can also prep the ingredients in advance and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- How to store: Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator or possible even in the freezer. Check the individual recipe for complete storing instructions and to see if the recipe is freezer-friendly.
- How to reheat: Most of the leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer at 300F for 5-10 minutes until warmed through. If heating from frozen, let it thaw first and then reheat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Calories: 100
Keywords: 25 easy air fryer recipes, air fryer recipes, recipes for the air fryer, how to cook in the air fryer, best air fryer recipes
Kathy Brooks says
These Air Fryer recipes from Ahead of Thyme are a fantastic collection of quick and easy dishes! I appreciate the variety of options, from Mediterranean Chicken Patties to Sweet Chili Turkey Meatballs. The step-by-step instructions provided make it easy to recreate these delicious meals in the air fryer.
The addition of air fryer instructions for some recipes is a helpful touch, ensuring that they turn out perfectly crispy and flavorful. The Homemade Tater Tots with Bacon sound particularly tempting – I love the idea of making them from scratch!
Thank you, Sam and Dan from Ahead of Thyme, for sharing these mouthwatering air fryer recipes. I can't wait to try them out and enjoy tasty meals with my air fryer. Keep up the great work! Kathy Brooks
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Vincent says
I just received an air fryer. I'm looking for good recipes that I'll be able to prepare in my new air fryer. Thank you in advance
Julie says
Everything thhat I’ve tried from this list is delicious, thank you!! I’ve tried the air fryer chicken breast, broccoli, and honey garlic meatballs,
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Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says
Thank you Julie! Enjoy!