50 delicious air-fryer recipes

In recent years, the air fryer has gone from a little-known gadget to a mainstay in most American kitchens. Air fryers now dominate wedding registries and housewarming gift lists, and it looks like these handy appliances are here to stay.

The concept of air frying has been around for far longer than you might expect—in 1904, an article in Technical World Magazine mentioned the creation of "an electric air-pressure cooker." Though other iterations came and went over the intervening century, in 2010, health technology company Philips finally released what we'd recognize as an air fryer, defined by the device's iconic egg shape and lightweight.

Much like convection ovens, air fryers cook food by circulating hot air in a small chamber. This allows for oil-free, yet still perfectly crispy dishes like tater tots or chicken tenders. Touted for their health benefits as well as their ease of use, air fryers have quickly become a boon for home chefs everywhere. And while a sweltering summer 2026 is finally coming to an end soon, air fryers can help keep your kitchen cool in any season. CNET editor David Watsky reported in July 2025 that after running comparisons, traditional oven-cooking warmed up his kitchen by 10 degrees more than the same recipe cooked in an air fryer.

The air fryer industry is only expected to grow in the coming years, a shift primarily fueled by health-conscious consumers. In fact, experts at Research and Markets predict that the global air fryer market will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 7.9% between 2024 and 2030 to eventually reach $2.07 billion.

It's not hard to see why—from pork chops to shrimp and even challenging dishes like chicken katsu, the sky's the limit when it comes to air fryer cooking. Stacker compiled a list of 50 delicious air-fryer recipes from Allrecipes to provide some inspiration, so read on to find what you should fry up next.

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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

- Rating: 4.4/5 (59 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Roasted Carrots

- Rating: 4.9/5 (17 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Mustard-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes and Green Beans

- Rating: 4.8/5 (16 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Sriracha Mayo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 9
- Yield: 36 scallops
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Ranch Pork Chops

- Rating: 4.4/5 (44 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (159 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Broiled Grapefruit

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 6 minutes
- Total time: 16 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 grapefruit halves
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Brown Sugar and Pecan Roasted Apples

- Rating: 4.7/5 (9 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 32 roasted apple wedges
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer French Fries

- Rating: 4.7/5 (57 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Additional time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Mini Breakfast Burritos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (5 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Potato Wedges

- Rating: 4.8/5 (156 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 16 potato wedges
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts

- Rating: 4.4/5 (10 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 doughnuts
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Beignets

- Rating: 3.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 7
- Yield: 7 beignets
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air-Fried Crumbed Fish

- Rating: 4.7/5 (124 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Total time: 22 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 fillets
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Oreos®

- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 9
- Yield: 9 cookies
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings

- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Roasted Bananas

- Rating: 4.6/5 (11 reviews)
- Prep time: 2 minutes
- Cook time: 7 minutes
- Total time: 9 minutes
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 serving
- Number of ingredients: 2
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Meatballs

- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Additional time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 meatballs
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries

- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Basic Air Fryer Hot Dogs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (111 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 2
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

- Rating: 4.7/5 (70 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 baked potatoes
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here

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Simple Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air-Fryer Roasted Veggies

- Rating: 4.7/5 (14 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

- Rating: 4.4/5 (59 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Rib-Eye Steak

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Total time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 steaks
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Meatloaf

- Rating: 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Additional time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

- Rating: 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 taquitos
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 24 minutes
- Total time: 34 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Dry-Rub Air-Fried Chicken Wings

- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 8 wings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Breaded Air Fryer Pork Chops

- Rating: 4.7/5 (84 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Crumbed Chicken Tenderloins (Air Fried)

- Rating: 4.7/5 (188 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Total time: 27 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 8 tenderloins
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Sausage Patties

- Rating: 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 2
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

- Rating: 4.7/5 (94 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp

- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Breakfast Frittata

- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus

- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Chicken Katsu with Homemade Katsu Sauce

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Scotch Eggs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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Easy Air Fryer Pork Chops

- Rating: 4.8/5 (242 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Additional time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

- Rating: 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Additional time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower

- Rating: 4.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer One-Bite Roasted Potatoes

- Rating: 4.7/5 (15 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Calamari

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Donut Sticks

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 48 donut sticks
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms

- Rating: 4.1/5 (9 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Cajun Air Fryer Salmon

- Rating: 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken

- Rating: 4.6/5 (12 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Additional time: 4 hours
- Total time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Spicy Green Beans

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Additional time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Air Fryer Lobster Tails with Lemon-Garlic Butter

- Rating: 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 lobster tails
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

50 delicious air-fryer recipes

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Roasted Carrots

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Air Fryer Mustard-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes and Green Beans

Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Sriracha Mayo

Air Fryer Ranch Pork Chops

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Broiled Grapefruit

Air Fryer Brown Sugar and Pecan Roasted Apples

Air Fryer French Fries

Air Fryer Mini Breakfast Burritos

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Air Fryer Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts

Air Fryer Beignets

Air-Fried Crumbed Fish

Air Fryer Oreos®

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Roasted Bananas

Air Fryer Meatballs

Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries

Basic Air Fryer Hot Dogs

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Simple Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Air-Fryer Roasted Veggies

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Air Fryer Rib-Eye Steak

Air Fryer Meatloaf

Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Dry-Rub Air-Fried Chicken Wings

Breaded Air Fryer Pork Chops

Crumbed Chicken Tenderloins (Air Fried)

Air Fryer Sausage Patties

Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp

Air Fryer Breakfast Frittata

Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus

Air Fryer Chicken Katsu with Homemade Katsu Sauce

Air Fryer Scotch Eggs

Easy Air Fryer Pork Chops

Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower

Air Fryer One-Bite Roasted Potatoes

Air Fryer Calamari

Air Fryer Donut Sticks

Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms

Cajun Air Fryer Salmon

Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Air Fryer Spicy Green Beans

Air Fryer Lobster Tails with Lemon-Garlic Butter

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