15 Air Fryer Recipes That Are Ridiculously Easy to Make

Air fryer will become your new best friend when you try out these easy yet delicious recipes. From crispy chicken wings to gooey garlic bread, these recipes come together effortlessly and taste great. From a quick meal to a simple side, snack or a sweet treat, these air fryer favorites have got you covered.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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If you love chicken wings, you will fall in love with how the air fryer cooks them. Perfectly crispy skin, juicy and absolutely delicious. You can toss them in a sauce of choice (teriyaki sauce here) or serve with a dip you like.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Sausages

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Forget the stovetop, sausages in the air fryer cook up perfectly browned and juicy with zero fuss. Serve them in a bun or alongside roasted veggies for an easy meal.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Sausages

Air Fryer Pesto Chicken

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A juicy chicken breast coated in pesto and roasted to perfection? Yes, please! Serve it over pasta, on a salad, or with roasted veggies for a fresh and flavorful meal.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Pesto Chicken

Air Fryer Gnocchi

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No boiling needed! Air-fried gnocchi turns out crispy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. Toss it with butter, garlic, and parmesan for a quick and delicious dish.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Gnocchi

Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

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Spicy, cheesy, and wrapped in crispy goodness, jalapeño poppers are the ultimate party snack. The air fryer makes them crunchy without the grease, just the way they should be.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

Air Fryer Breaded Cauliflower

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Golden, crispy, and full of flavor, breaded cauliflower bites make a great meatless snack or appetizer. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for an instant hit.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Breaded Cauliflower

Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

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Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these roasted potatoes are a simple but delicious side dish. Toss them with garlic, rosemary, or parmesan for extra flavor.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

Air Fryer Bread Pizza

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You can make a quick bread pizza in no time using bread slices, tomato sauce, shredded cheese and toppings of choice. Kids and adults both love this air fryer bread pizza.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Bread Pizza

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet, caramelized, and tender on the inside, air fryer baked sweet potatoes are an easy and healthy side dish. Top them with butter, cinnamon, or even a sprinkle of feta.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

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Cooking a whole chicken in the air fryer is a game-changer. The skin gets beautifully crispy while the meat stays juicy and tender, no oven needed!

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Air Fryer Garlic Bread

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Crispy on the edges, soft in the middle, and packed with garlicky, buttery goodness. This air fryer garlic bread is the perfect side for pasta, soup, or just snacking.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Air Fryer Banana Bread

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Yes, you can bake banana bread in the air fryer! It comes out moist, fluffy, and absolutely delicious. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet afternoon treat.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Banana Bread

Air Fryer Donut Holes

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Golden, fluffy, and coated in cinnamon sugar, these bite-sized donut holes are dangerously addictive. Plus, they are way easier to make than traditional donuts.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Donut Holes

Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins

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Crispy potatoes loaded with melty cheese, bacon, and sour cream? Count us in! These air fryer loaded potatoes are the perfect comfort food for any day of the week.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins

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