Recipes for simple and delicious dishes in an air fryer (multi-oven)

You'll be surprised how beneficial an air fryer can be. From homemade chicken fingers to crispy Brussels sprouts and even a combo meal, these recipes will help you get the most out of your new air fryer.

How to Cook - Recipes for Simple and Delicious Air Fryer Dishes (Multi Oven)

Get the most out of your air fryer

One of the main reasons to love your air fryer with all your heart is its versatility. You'll be surprised at how much this smart kitchen appliance can cook, from simple snacks and main courses to chocolate chip cookies for dessert. And while not all air fryer food is considered healthy, many of your favorite dishes can be cook with less fat and oil. We've collected a ton of foolproof recipes in our collection, but these crispy chicken fingers are a great start. They're a healthier alternative to fast-food strips, and they're guaranteed to please both kids and adults.

Crispy chicken fingers in an air fryer

This weeknight dinner is sure to please the kids. This version of the popular chicken dish is lower in fat.

Recipe: Crispy chicken fingers in an air fryer

Arancini in an air fryer

If you've tried Sicilian arancini at a restaurant, you know how delicious they are. In this recipe, risotto balls are rolled in breadcrumbs with Italian herbs and fried in an air fryer until wonderfully crispy. It's an easier alternative to classic arancini. Inside each ball, there's a surprise: melting, gooey mozzarella. It's recommended to prepare the risotto for the arancini the night before so it can set well in the refrigerator overnight, making it easier to shape the balls.

Recipe: Arancini in an air fryer

Natural pork chops in an air fryer

It's hard to resist this version of a favorite dish—it's quick and easy to make without oil.

Recipe: Natural pork chops in an air fryer

Fried chicken wings in an air fryer

No more deep-frying or soggy wings. The air fryer lets you cook crispy wings without the extra fat!

Recipe: Fried chicken wings in an air fryer

Fried chicken in an air fryer

Crispy fried chicken from an air fryer is a truly delightful discovery. You can cook it with an incredibly crispy skin without the need for excess fat or deep-frying. Before frying, soak the chicken in spiced sour milk for several hours (or better yet, overnight) to ensure the meat is delicious and juicy inside. Due to the size of the air fryer, you'll have to fry the chicken in several batches, but you can easily reheat the first batch in the oven for 10 minutes and serve it all at once.

Recipe: Fried chicken in an air fryer

Fried Oreos in an Air Fryer

Oreo cookies are so popular in the United States that they're not only eaten plain but also used in a variety of other desserts. One such dessert is deep-fried Oreos. These are cookies coated in a crispy batter and are typically found at fairs and street festivals. This recipe uses a thick pancake batter instead of deep-frying. It should be thick enough to cover the cookies, so adjust the consistency as needed. A few minutes in the air fryer, and you'll have a wonderfully soft Oreo-filled cake. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Recipe: Fried Oreos in an Air Fryer

Fried shrimp in an air fryer

Air fryering makes your breaded shrimp as delicious and crispy as deep-fried shrimp, but without the extra oil, fat, and calories. Use large peeled shrimp with tails on. Each shrimp is dredged in seasoned flour, then in egg, and coated with coarse, fluffy panko breadcrumbs. After frying, the shrimp are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Serve with spicy remoulade or any other sauce of your choice. A perfect appetizer for house parties or movie night.

Recipe: Fried shrimp in an air fryer

Potato flowers in an air fryer

These charming flower-shaped potatoes, made with an apple slicer and a watermelon scoop, are a hit with both kids and adults. Roast them whole in the air fryer until tender inside and crispy on the outside. For this recipe, we recommend choosing potatoes of uniform size, at least 3 cm wide. Once the potato flowers are removed from the air fryer, garnish each with ranch dressing and half a cherry tomato. Or add another dipping sauce of your choice, such as hummus or guacamole.

Recipe: Potato flowers in an air fryer

French fries in an air fryer

No more processed foods! Homemade French fries turn out golden and crispy and require only 1 teaspoon of oil—another advantage of the air fryer.

Recipe: French fries in an air fryer

Airfryer fried rice with Asian sauce

You don't need to stand over a hot wok to make perfect fried rice: an air fryer cooks deliciously crispy rice without heating up your kitchen. With this recipe, you'll get a flavorful dish without a million ingredients or unnecessary cookware.

Recipe: Airfryer fried rice with Asian sauce

Brussels sprouts in an air fryer

Get the crispiest cabbage without using a lot of oil.

Recipe: Brussels sprouts in an air fryer

Whole chicken fried in an air fryer

The air fryer is great for many recipes, but our favorite is cooking a whole chicken. The skin turns out perfectly crispy, while the center stays juicy and flavorful.

Recipe: Whole chicken fried in an air fryer

Biscuits in an air fryer

Craving homemade buns, but it's too hot outside for baking or your oven is already full? These simple, flaky biscuits are made in the air fryer without the need for an oven (or frying pan). Serve them warm with honey butter, which is also easy to make at home.

Recipe: Biscuits in an air fryer

Hot cheese sandwiches in an air fryer

An air fryer makes perfect cheese sandwiches. The circulating hot air not only evenly toasts the bread to a crisp, golden crust, but also melts the cheese from the crust to the center of the sandwich. This recipe works with any bread and cheese (that melts well) you have on hand.

Recipe: Hot cheese sandwiches in an air fryer

Salmon fillet in teriyaki sauce with broccoli in an air fryer

The perfect one-pot dish: salmon is brushed with a simple teriyaki glaze and cooked on a bed of broccoli. Thanks to the air fryer, the dish is super quick and leaves no fishy smell in the kitchen.

Recipe: Salmon fillet in teriyaki sauce with broccoli in an air fryer

Brie with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes in the air fryer

Thanks to the air fryer, puff pastry turns out perfectly golden and crisp, and the overall cooking time is several times shorter than in a standard oven. This appetizer of brie cheese with pesto sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and marinated artichokes is stunning in its flavor and festive charm.

Recipe: Brie with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes in the air fryer

Potato chips in an air fryer

Delicious, crispy potato chips can be easily made in an air fryer, using just one tablespoon of oil. A mandoline slicer allows you to quickly slice potatoes into paper-thin circles. To ensure crispy chips that don't stick together during frying, be sure to rinse the potatoes thoroughly, removing all the starch. This is an important step; don't skip it!

Recipe: Potato chips in an air fryer

Coconut shrimp in an air fryer

These golden coconut-breaded shrimp are air-fried and crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Their flavor is the perfect combination of spicy and sweet. Serve them with sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Recipe: Coconut shrimp in an air fryer

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Shrimp scampi in an air fryer

Shrimp scampi is considered a Mediterranean classic for good reason. Fresh seafood, sautéed until tender in garlic butter and paired with pasta—what more could you want for a delicious midweek dinner? This air fryer makes this dinner in less than 30 minutes, with minimal cleanup!

Recipe: Shrimp scampi in an air fryer

Chicken thighs with salsa verde and kale salad

An air fryer practically guarantees your chicken will have a crispy exterior and a juicy interior. Lightly seasoned with lemon zest, salt, and black pepper, these chicken thighs pair beautifully with an Italian-style salsa verde and a vibrant kale salad (which can be made ahead). The finishing touch is super-crispy panko breadcrumbs, toasted in the air fryer.

Recipe: Chicken thighs with salsa verde and kale salad

Pomegranate-glazed salmon in an air fryer

Pomegranate adds a sweet-tart note and ruby hue to this impressive dish, perfect for both holidays and a quick midweek dinner. Pomegranate molasses forms the basis for a fruity glaze on the salmon fillet, which caramelizes perfectly on the surface. While the fish is in the air fryer, prepare a vibrant sauce with pomegranate seeds, cilantro, and hot serrano pepper. The whole dish will take you about 20 minutes to prepare.

Recipe: Pomegranate-glazed salmon in an air fryer

Airfryer Pumpkin Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Air fryer gnocchi? This recipe will pleasantly surprise you! After frying in the air fryer, they turn out soft as pillows on the inside and deliciously golden and crispy on the outside. Paired with roasted pumpkin, toasted walnuts, brown butter, and sage, these gnocchi are perfect for cold weather.

Recipe: Airfryer Pumpkin Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Vegetable chips in an air fryer

Sweet beets, sweet potatoes, and salted potatoes easily turn into healthy, crispy chips in an air fryer. You'll need to fry the chips in two batches, but the result is a delicious snack you can enjoy any time of day.

Recipe: Vegetable chips in an air fryer

Spicy Pork Belly and Kabocha Squash in the Air Fryer

In Korea, there are many recipes for the country's beloved pork belly, which is grilled whole, cooked on the stovetop, or baked in the oven. Air fryers are also becoming increasingly popular. This device is convenient for light, spatter-free frying. The pork belly turns out crispy and seared on the outside, while the inside remains tender and juicy. A few minutes before it's ready, brush it with spicy gochujang sauce, which will caramelize on the surface and turn into a delicious glaze. Cook kabocha squash in the air fryer along with the pork belly and serve with rice.

Recipe: Spicy Pork Belly and Kabocha Squash in the Air Fryer

Sweet and spicy carrots in an air fryer

If you're looking for truly delicious carrots, try this air fryer recipe. Cayenne pepper, black pepper, and chili powder add a pleasant spiciness, while brown sugar and butter create a sweet, caramelized flavor. In just 10 minutes, you'll have an impressive side dish on the table that would take at least 45 minutes to prepare in the oven!

Recipe: Sweet and spicy carrots in an air fryer

Chocolate chip cookies in an air fryer

An air fryer isn't just for frying French fries. It's also a great way to bake cookies without preheating the oven. These chocolate chip cookies turn out perfectly fluffy, golden, and delicious. Knead the dough, roll it into balls, and freeze. Bake a few cookies anytime you want to enjoy fresh, homemade baked goods.

Recipe: Chocolate chip cookies in an air fryer

Pizza on bagels in an air fryer

This mini pizza is made on individual bagels, but it has everything we love about this Italian classic: a crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and plenty of melted cheese. This pizza is cooked entirely in an air fryer, which is much faster than the classic version cooked in the oven or stovetop. You can add more toppings, such as pepperoni or bell peppers, if desired.

Recipe: Pizza on bagels in an air fryer

Healthy Parmesan Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer

This chicken breast gets its incredible crispiness from a light coating of coarse Japanese panko and Parmesan breadcrumbs, and a quick frying in the air fryer. The inside stays perfectly juicy, all with minimal oil. Serve this crispy chicken with roasted broccoli and a spicy yogurt sauce. It's a delicious and healthy dish that's easy to make any day of the week.

Recipe: Healthy Parmesan Chicken Breasts in the Air Fryer

Beignets in an Airfryer

These airy New Orleans-style donuts can easily be made at home in an air fryer, using much less oil than deep-frying. You can also make donuts from this same sweet yeast dough: simply cut it into rings and fry in an air fryer at the same temperature as beignets. Dust the finished donuts with powdered sugar or drizzle with a quick glaze.

Recipe: Beignets in an Airfryer

Portioned omelette with potatoes in an air fryer

If you have an air fryer, be sure to check out this fantastic way to make individual omelettes! The omelette is baked in a special silicone egg mold and topped with grated potatoes and cheese, giving it a deliciously crispy texture. Perfect for a holiday breakfast or as an appetizer.

Recipe: Portioned omelette with potatoes in an air fryer

Air Fryer Zucchini Bulgogi

This version of Korean bulgogi combines beef with a simple sweet and savory marinade and air fryered to perfection, making it the perfect weeknight dinner. The recipe also calls for zucchini, but you can customize it by choosing other vegetables, like mushrooms and onions!

Recipe: Air Fryer Zucchini Bulgogi

Pork ribs in an air fryer

An air fryer will help you cook spare ribs quickly and easily on a weekday. Separate the ribs into individual bones, and they'll fit into the air fryer, cook quickly, and develop an even, crispy crust all over. After frying, be sure to coat them with warm barbecue sauce. While still hot, they'll absorb more aroma and flavor.

Recipe: Pork ribs in an air fryer

Airfryer fried egg sandwiches

Buns made from store-bought refrigerated dough can and should be cooked in an air fryer. It only takes 10 minutes, and the biscuits turn out lighter and more flaky than those baked in the oven. At the same time, you can bake ham and eggs in silicone molds in the air fryer for delicious fried egg sandwiches for breakfast.

Recipe: Airfryer fried egg sandwiches

Tofu in chili-garlic sauce and green beans in an air fryer

Air fryers aren't just for fries, and this recipe perfectly demonstrates their versatility. This tofu and green bean dish is similar to a stir-fry but uses very little oil. It cooks in about 30 minutes, and since all the splatter is captured inside the air fryer, cleanup is quick. The tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfectly absorbing the warming chili sauce. Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Recipe: Tofu in chili-garlic sauce and green beans in an air fryer

Pumpkin soup in an air fryer

The high temperature of the air fryer allows the vegetables to quickly caramelize, adding a rich flavor to this velvety soup. A few dried spices add a piquant and warming touch. Drizzle the finished soup with crème fraîche, sour cream, or plain yogurt and top with pumpkin seeds and finely chopped green onions. This delicious vegetarian dish is perfect for everyday use.

Recipe: Pumpkin soup in an air fryer

Frittata with spinach, bell peppers, and Havarti cheese in the air fryer

You might not have thought of making a frittata in an air fryer, but it's a good idea! You'll get a gorgeous, golden-brown crust with a delicate filling. Havarti cheese has a pleasant, mild flavor and melts well, but you can substitute another melting cheese, such as cheddar or fontina, if you prefer.

Recipe: Frittata with spinach, bell peppers, and Havarti cheese in the air fryer

Crispy tofu in an air fryer

You can fry crispy tofu without deep-frying or a ton of hot oil. As it turns out, an air fryer works great for cooking marinated tofu cubes, creating perfectly crispy pieces. Add crispy tofu to stir-fries, noodle dishes, and salads, or serve as an appetizer with a simple Asian dipping sauce, the recipe for which is also included below.

Recipe: Crispy tofu in an air fryer

Boiled eggs in an air fryer

The multicooker cooks perfectly boiled eggs—soft, hard, or poached—without boiling water!

Recipe: Boiled eggs in an air fryer

Swedish Mini Meatballs in the Air Fryer

If you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer for a group, this is it! Swedish meatballs cook in the air fryer in less than 10 minutes and turn out tender and juicy.

Recipe: Swedish Mini Meatballs in the Air Fryer

Airfryer fried pickled cucumber chips

Using almost no oil, you'll make crispy fried pickles just like at the fair.

Recipe: Airfryer fried pickled cucumber chips

Stuffed mushroom caps in an air fryer

Mushrooms stuffed with breadcrumbs, cheese, and garlic make a great party appetizer. Best of all, you don't need any pans, pots, or even an oven!

Recipe: Stuffed mushroom caps in an air fryer

Banana bread in an air fryer

Baking banana bread is much easier in an air fryer, thanks to the heat circulation and smaller dough volume. This round bread could become your favorite breakfast: wheat germ fills it with fiber and the toasty flavor of whole grains.

Recipe: Banana bread in an air fryer

White bread in an air fryer

We've tried every method for baking bread without an oven, and this is one of our favorites. The bread turns out light and airy, with a crispy, golden crust.

Recipe: White bread in an air fryer

Festive turkey in an air fryer

Want to cook turkey breast in under an hour without heating up the whole house? Bake it in your air fryer. No marinating required, and the skin will be golden and crispy.

Recipe: Festive turkey in an air fryer

Frozen chicken breast fried in an air fryer

A multicooker makes it quick and easy to cook juicy frozen chicken breasts, so you can even do it before work or school. You can bake two at a time, just don't stack them.

Recipe: Frozen chicken breast fried in an air fryer

Gluten-free croutons in an air fryer

Homemade gluten-free croutons will add a delightful crunch to your salads and soups, and they're much quicker and easier to prepare in an air fryer than in the oven. Take your favorite gluten-free bread, cut it into cubes, drizzle with oil and season with some spices, then air fry until golden brown.

Recipe: Gluten-free croutons in an air fryer

Air Fryer Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

This festive ham is easy to make and perfect for Easter dinner, but why wait until the holiday?! The brown sugar glaze, tangy and sweet with apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, and allspice, comes together in minutes. And the spiral-sliced ham, cooked in the air fryer, turns out delicious with a glossy caramel crust.

Recipe: Air Fryer Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

Air-fried crab cakes with spicy sauce

These deliciously crispy, sweet-and-spicy patties are filled with juicy crab meat. Don't over-mix the meat and let it rest to help the patties hold their shape while air frying. Serve with a creamy chipotle sauce for a quick and delicious dinner.

Recipe: Air-fried crab cakes with spicy sauce

Steak in an air fryer with butter, garlic and herbs

Great news: you can cook a delicious beef steak in an air fryer! Large, thick cuts of steak, like sirloin steak, are best—they'll develop a nice crust on the outside without overcooking the inside. Follow the cooking time specified in the recipe to ensure the steak reaches your desired doneness. To serve, prepare a fragrant butter with garlic and fresh herbs. Spoon it over the hot steak, let it melt, and enjoy!

Recipe: Steak in an air fryer with butter, garlic and herbs

Airfryer tacos for breakfast

This unique recipe uses silicone ice cube trays, shaped like ice cube sticks, to quickly prepare breakfast taco ingredients in the air fryer. In one tray, tortillas will bake into crispy taco pockets. In the other tray, beaten eggs will bake simultaneously with the tortillas. Remove the cooked eggs from the tray and place them into the cheesy taco pockets. Add some spicy mayo, tomato, and avocado for a deliciously crispy breakfast treat.

Recipe: Airfryer tacos for breakfast

Air Fryer Taquitos with Chicken and Salsa

Taquitos are Mexican stuffed tubes served as an appetizer with dips. They're warm, cheesy, and super crunchy! An air fryer makes making taquitos super easy. This recipe is filled with chicken pieces and melted cheese, but feel free to combine any protein and cheese to please even the pickiest eaters in your family. While your air fryer is heating up, you can make a delicious roasted vegetable salsa to serve with your taquitos.

Recipe: Air Fryer Taquitos with Chicken and Salsa

Pumpkin seeds in an air fryer

Thanks to your air fryer, crispy salted pumpkin seeds will be ready in just 30 minutes from the moment you remove them from the pumpkin. They're delicious on their own, but also pair well with any seasoning. For extra flavor, sprinkle them with your favorite spices just before frying. Be sure to check the bottom of the air fryer for any fallen seeds.

Recipe: Pumpkin seeds in an air fryer