Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners

These crispy air fryer chicken tenders are packing loads of flavor thanks to a special brine: pickle juice! An easy, family-friendly recipe for juicy air fryer chicken that won’t disappoint.

Skip the oven and make easy, crispy cauliflower in the air fryer instead! Seasoned with a simple yet flavorful blend of common pantry spices, this healthy veggie recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners.

Make delicious fries from scratch that are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside with this easy air fryer recipe. Bursting with truffle flavor, these homemade fries are upping the game when it comes to side dishes!

Juicy, tender hamburgers are so easy to cook in the air fryer! Try a healthier alternative to your favorite drive thru burgers that’s just as delicious. And just as quick!

You’ll never roast broccoli in the oven again after you’ve tried this air fryer version! Tender broccoli florets are cooked to a satisfying and flavorful crispiness, for an easy vegetable side dish.

Learn how to cook meatballs from frozen quickly and easily in the air fryer with this handy guide. Your juicy meatballs will be ready to serve with your favorite dishes in just 15 minutes!

Hone your air fryer skills with these easy air fryer chicken drumsticks! This bone-in BBQ chicken recipe stays super moist and tender, with a delicious and sticky, saucy coating that crisps up perfectly in the air fryer in 25 minutes.

The perfect introduction to cooking chicken breast in your air fryer! This easy method is healthy and quick to prepare, and will leave you with the juiciest, most tender chicken that’s ready to pair with all kinds of sides.

A simple recipe for homemade chicken fajitas that you can whip up for Taco Night and beyond! A super quick and effortless air fryer dinner idea that the whole family will go crazy for.

Four ingredients and 30 minutes is all you need to make this easy, flavor-packed honey mustard chicken in the air fryer. A great family dinner idea that’s also perfect for entertaining.

Making hard boiled eggs in the air fryer is super easy to do, and ideal for breakfast and meal prep. This simple method for hard boiled eggs is a game changer!

Make perfectly succulent and saucy homemade orange chicken with only 5 ingredients! This is a delicious 15 minute weeknight dinner that you can easily make in the air fryer, no matter your skill level!

A lighting-quick pork chop recipe that you can make in the air fryer in under half an hour. These chops are so juicy and tender, once you’ve mastered them in the airy fryer, you’ll never want to prepare them another way again!

This classic dinner recipe made from crispy chicken breasts smothered with tangy marinara and melted mozzarella comes out perfectly tender in the air fryer! Chicken parmesan is easier to make than you’d think!

Classic pub grub gets a healthier upgrade with these not-so-greasy, ultra crispy parmesan crusted zucchini fries! The whole family will be hooked on these air fryer zucchini fries!

Delectably roasted butternut squash comes out so insanely tender in the air fryer! These savory chunks of butternut are seasoned with herbs and spices, for an impressive and easy beginner’s recipe.

Make your next batch of sweet potato fries in your air fryer! You won’t regret it. A light and easy snack or side dish tossed in garlic seasoning that’ll definitely become a repeat offender in your kitchen.

If there’s one recipe that will earn you your air fryer equivalent to sea legs, it’s these outrageously tender, easy air fryer chicken nuggets! Make a batch of these in minutes for a fun and tasty culinary confidence boost.

Vegetarian air fryer hopefuls, this one’s for you! Make crispy, flavorful tofu that you can toss into countless veggie-friendly recipes. This is destined to become your new favorite way to cook tofu!

Try this easy game day appetizer for crispy battered cauliflower wings tossed in a sweet n’ sticky, hot n’ spicy honey BBQ sauce! Wow guests with your newfound air frying skills, and all that finger-licking flavor!

Another wing recipe you can make in minutes using your new favorite kitchen appliance. Air fryer buffalo wings are made with a handful of ingredients while packing all the delicious heat!

Brussels sprouts in the air fryer are a game changer, and you’ll see why with this easy recipe. These crispy air fryer Brussels sprouts make a perfect beginner’s side dish that tastes and looks like it was made by a pro!

Family-friendly chicken enchiladas are so easy to cook in the air fryer! Great to make for dinner and bursting with craveable Tex-Mex flavor.

If you’re looking for the ultimate beginner’s air fryer recipe, classic homemade French fries are a good place to start! These super simple but uber-delicious fries crisp up in minutes. You won’t be able to eat just one!

This is a foolproof recipe for air fryer sweet potato fries that anyone can pull together in time for family dinner. Tender on the inside, crisp on the outside, and super dippable!

This healthier spin on chicken fingers should come with a warning: once you have a bite of this satisfyingly crunchy, juicy air fryer chicken, you won’t be able to stop!

A beginner-friendly air fryer fish recipe that’s super flavorful and so easy to make. Asian-inspired flavors of honey and sesame come together in this 10-minute salmon recipe that’s perfect for a last-minute weeknight dinner.

Get your air fryer skills on a roll with these easy air fried beef taquitos! A homemade taquito recipe that’s full of flavor and the best finger food for game day.

Pizza in the air fryer? You betcha! And it’s the perfect beginner’s recipe. Who can resist a cheesy pizza loaded with all your favorite toppings that’s ready in 30 minutes?

An air fried version inspired by the popular takeout dish! This air fryer beef and broccoli is lucious and tender, coated in a bright and fresh Asian-style sauce.

Initiate your skills into breakfast territory with this easy and quick recipe for air fryer bacon! Bacon comes out of the air fryer perfectly crispy and delicious every time. Just see for yourself!

A classic and hearty side dish, these baked potatoes couldn’t be any easier to make thanks to the air fryer! Tender, soft and buttery baked potatoes with a delightfully crispy exterior.

A veggie side that you can make for almost any occasion, air fryer asparagus is super tender on the inside and just the right amount of crispy on the outside. Plus, this recipe is ready in 12 minutes!

This monkey bread recipe is fun and simple, yet loaded with sweet, sticky flavor and a deliciously fluffy texture. Making this sharing bread in the air fryer is the best dessert secret you never knew you needed!

Skip the drive thru lane and make your own homemade donut holes to enjoy for breakfast and beyond! These chocolate donut holes are crazy easy to bake in the air fryer and delicious to dunk in coffee!

You’ll definitely be s’more comfortable with your air fryer once you’ve whipped up a batch of these incredible sweet hand pies! All the best flavors of a classic s’mores recipe – Graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows – wrapped up in one delicious package!

This easy air fryer dessert is a fusion of Asian wontons and classic all-American blueberry cheesecake. These sweet wontons are not your ordinary bite-sized dessert, but this recipe is an absolutely must-try!

Another classic dessert, simplified in the air fryer! You’ll be air frying this delightful version of pumpkin pie for many occasions to come, from Thanksgiving to Christmas!

Make these air fryer French toast sticks as a kid-friendly breakfast or easy after school snack! They’re quick to make in less than 20 minutes and the perfect size for little hands to dip into maple syrup.

These are the most cheerful donuts that you’ll ever make, and they’re super quick and easy in the air fryer! Frosted pink and covered in rainbow sprinkles for a delightful dessert.

Try these buttery, sugary air fryer donuts on for size. You don’t need beginner’s luck for this air fryer recipe – only 4 ingredients and 5 minutes!