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    101 Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners

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    What are some easy air fryer recipes for beginners? Get the best air fryer recipes for air fryer chicken, air fryer pork, vegetarian, frozen foods, desserts, and more! Need tips on what oil to use and the best air fryer cookbooks for beginners? I’ve got you covered in this ultimate guide for air fryer beginners. Whether you’re using a Ninja Foodi, Philips, Cosori, Power Air Fryer, Kalorik, Cuisinart, Actifry, Nuwave, Instant Vortex, or Pampered Chef Air Fryer, you can have air frying success!

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    What should I make first in my air fryer? It’s a common question from those who just received a brand new air fryer.

    There isn’t really a right answer because it depends on what you’re looking for. Do you want something healthy? Are you following a special diet like keto, gluten-free, Whole30, Paleo, or vegan? Is it time for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a tasty snack?

    I’m providing over 101 beginner air fryer recipe ideas below. Before we get started, here are some important air fryer tips:

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    • Check the food early. Some air fryer brands cook faster than others. The first time you make a new recipe, check your food early and often. Air fryer oven recipes using two cooking trays may take much longer than recipes using one air fryer basket.
    • Use a meat thermometer. Check the temperature of your air fried meats and frozen foods. This is a simple precaution to help prevent food poisoning.
    • Don’t let your air fryer food stick. Most air fryer baskets are non-stick. However, some foods will benefit from using an oil spray or air fryer parchment paper. Use non-aerosol cooking oil spray to prevent damage to your air fryer.
    • Don’t overcrowd the food. The air needs to freely circulate for the best results when air fryer cooking.
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    • 📚 Best Air Fryer Cookbooks for Beginners
    • 🍳 Air Fryer Breakfast
    • 🍗 Air Fryer Chicken and Fish
    • 🥩 Air Fryer Pork and Beef
    • 🌱 Vegetarian
    • 🥶 Frozen Foods
    • 🍰 Desserts and Snacks
    • 🥔 Air Fryer Recipes with Potatoes
    • 🥦 Easy Veggies
    • 🍟 Reheating Fast Food
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners
    • FAQs
    • 👩‍🍳 Other Air Fryer Posts

    📚 Best Air Fryer Cookbooks for Beginners

    Your local bookstore or library is a great resource for easy first time air fryer recipes. Here are a few beginner air fryer cookbooks I recommend:

    • Air Fryer Cookbook for Dummies
    • The Essential Air Fryer Cookbook for Beginners
    • Ninja Air Fryer Cookbook for Beginners

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    🍳 Air Fryer Breakfast

    Breakfast is a great meal to start with when learning to use the air fryer. And that’s not only because breakfast is rumored to be the most important meal of the day- nope!

    Start by making breakfast in your air fryer so you can practice toasting. Toast is one of the easiest things for beginners to make in the air fryer. You might want to get rid of your toaster and toaster oven after you see what an air fryer can do!

    Air fryers are also surprisingly good at baking. Believe it or not, you can make things like frittatas in an air fryer! Even small air fryers can typically fit mini pie pans for single-serve egg bakes.

    If you’ve been wondering what oil to use in an air fryer, the answer is your favorite cooking oil! I prefer olive oil and avocado oil, so I use those. You’re welcome to substitute your favorite neutral cooking oil in these recipes.

    The one thing to keep in mind is that you don’t want to use aerosol cooking spray in the air fryer. Some report that these sprays damaged their air fryer basket or air fryer tray. Use a non-aerosol spray from the store or use one of those oil misters you fill yourself.

    Is it time for breakfast yet? Here are a few lovely ways to start the day with the air fryer:

    air fryer frozen waffles
    1. Frozen Waffles in Air Fryer
    Can you cook frozen waffles in air fryer? Yes! Make Eggo waffles in air fryer, Birch Benders protein waffles, Eggo mini waffles, and more!
    Check it out here
    air fryer granola
    2. Air Fryer Granola Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
    Looking for a healthier chunky granola recipe? This pumpkin spice-infused apple pie granola may be what you need. It has no added oil, no added sugar, and no refined grains!
    Check it out here
    Hummingbird Cake Oatmeal Square
    3. Air Fryer Oatmeal (Baked Oats)
    Can you air fry oatmeal? Yes! You can make baked oats in air fryer with my air fryer oatmeal recipe. Under 400 calories per serving!
    Check it out here
    toasted bread air fryer
    4. Air Fryer Toast (Toasted Bread Recipe)
    Want to know how to cook toast without a toaster? Make this easy air fryer toast recipe!
    Check it out here
    air fryer muffins
    5. Air Fryer Banana Muffins
    Can you air fry muffins? Yes! Learn how to make muffins in the air fryer with this easy air fryer banana muffins recipe. Under 100 calories!
    Check it out here
    turkey bacon in air fryer
    6. Air Fryer Turkey Bacon
    Air fryer turkey bacon only takes about 10 minutes and makes a protein-packed breakfast side dish with zero net carbs! Perfect for keto!
    Check it out here
    air fryer pork sausage
    7. Sausage Patties in Air Fryer Recipe
    Can you cook sausage patties in air fryer? Yes! Learn how to cook raw sausage patties in the air fryer or the stovetop with my easy recipe!
    Check it out here
    keto mini quiche
    8. Crustless Keto Mini Quiche | Low Carb Keto Frittata
    When you make crustless keto mini quiche in single-serve mini pie tins, you get to eat the whole thing! This low carb frittata recipe is packed with flavorful sausage, mozzarella, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes. Only 4.7 grams of net carbs per serving!
    Check it out here
    air fryer home fries
    9. Air Fryer Home Fries
    Can you put raw potatoes in an air fryer? Yes! Try this air fryer home fries recipe for a delicious weekend breakfast.
    Check it out here

    🍗 Air Fryer Chicken and Fish

    One of the very first recipes I ever made in an air fryer was cooking a whole chicken. I wanted to try using the air fryer rotisserie for the first time. It was fun, and yes- you can find the recipe below!

    Some of the recipes in this section are air fryer oven recipes for beginners. They may require a large air fryer oven with two trays, or the use of a rotisserie spit.

    Sometimes you can simply split a recipe into batches if you have a small air fryer. Other times, however, an air fryer oven recipe won’t work in a smaller air fryer. (Particularly the air fryer recipes requiring a spit.)

    No worries, though, there are over 100 beginner recipes for the air fryer in this list. You’re going to find things to make, including air fryer chicken recipes, regardless of the type of air fryer you have. Check out the recipes, and get cooking time and temperatures by clicking the links below:

    air fryer rotisserie chicken
    10. Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
    Can you air fry rotisserie chicken? Yes! If you have an air fryer with a spit, you can make your own air fryer rotisserie chicken at home.
    Check it out here
    frozen shrimp air fryer recipe
    11. Frozen Shrimp in Air Fryer
    Air fryer frozen shrimp is a high protein entrée that is low carb, keto, low calorie, dairy free, and gluten free.
    Check it out here
    tyson popcorn chicken air fryer
    12. Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken (Frozen Popcorn Chicken in Air Fryer)
    This air fryer frozen popcorn chicken recipe cooks in under 15 minutes!
    Check it out here
    reheat rotisserie chicken air fryer
    13. Reheat Rotisserie Chicken in Air Fryer
    Learn how long to reheat rotisserie chicken in air fryer to get crispy skin and moist meat! It's the best way to reheat chicken leftovers!
    Check it out here
    frozen popcorn shrimp in air fryer
    14. Frozen Popcorn Shrimp in Air Fryer (Frozen Breaded Shrimp)
    Learn how to cook frozen popcorn shrimp in air fryer! Crispy air fryer frozen breaded shrimp takes only 6 minutes to cook without thawing!
    Check it out here
    air fryer marinated chicken
    15. Marinated Chicken in Air Fryer
    Can you cook marinated chicken in air fryer? Yes! Making air fryer marinated chicken breasts (no breading) is easy. Gluten-free keto recipe!
    Check it out here
    air fryer frozen cod
    16. Frozen Cod in Air Fryer
    Can you cook frozen cod in air fryer? Yes! You don’t need to defrost frozen cod when you make this air fryer cod fish (no breading).
    Check it out here
    air fried fish nuggets
    17. Trader Joe’s Fish Nuggets (Air Fryer)
    Learn to make crispy Trader Joe’s Fish Nuggets in an air fryer! This one ingredient air fryer frozen fish nuggets recipe is easy and DELICIOUS!
    Check it out here
    keto coconut shrimp
    18. Keto Coconut Shrimp (Air Fryer, Low Carb, Paleo, Whole30, GF Recipe)
    Low carb coconut shrimp is possible! Learn how to make keto coconut shrimp in the air fryer with my easy recipe.
    Check it out here
    air fryer frozen salmon fillets
    19. Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer (Salmon Fillets)
    Learn to make air fryer frozen salmon fillets with an indulgent lemon cream sauce that’s low carb, keto, and gluten free. Only 2.2g net carbs per serving!
    Check it out here
    air fryer turkey meatballs
    20. Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
    This air fryer turkey meatball recipe is low carb, keto, gluten free, and under 500 calories! Stovetop and air frying directions included!
    Check it out here
    air fryer turkey burgers
    21. Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
    Can you air fry turkey burgers? Yes! Learn my tips to make air fryer turkey burgers moist and juicy, with no breadcrumbs and no oil.
    Check it out here
    air fryer chicken legs
    22. Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters (Keto, Low Carb, Gluten Free)
    Can you air fry chicken leg quarters? Absolutely! No collection of air fryer recipes is complete without these air fryer chicken legs with mustard and herbs.
    Check it out here
    air fryer calamari
    23. Air Fryer Calamari – Crispy Squid Rings Recipe
    This air fryer calamari was dipped in a buttermilk batter and air fried to crispy perfection. Consider this better-for-you version when you crave fried seafood!
    Check it out here
    air fryer chicken shawarma
    24. Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma (Wrap or Bowl Recipe!)
    Air fryer chicken shawarma is an easy, healthy, and delicious recipe you’re going to love. Make air fryer chicken shawarma wraps, or skip the wrap for low carb and keto!
    Check it out here
    chicken schnitzel butter noodles
    25. Air Fryer Chicken Schnitzel
    Can you air fry chicken schnitzel? Yes! This air fryer chicken schnitzel recipe uses pork panko to make it keto, low carb, and gluten free!
    Check it out here
    air fryer cornish hen recipe
    26. Air Fryer Cornish Hen Recipe (Low Carb, Keto)
    Yes, you can air fry Cornish hen! With my air fryer Cornish hen recipe, you'll have an impressive entrée ready in under an hour.
    Check it out here
    how to air fry bbq chicken
    27. Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast
    Can you make barbecue chicken breasts in an air fryer? You betcha! You’ll love my air fryer BBQ chicken breast recipe because it is a super simple weeknight dinner entrée. 
    Check it out here
    air fryer scallops
    28. Air Fryer Scallops
    Learn the secret to make the most tender and succulent air fryer scallops even seafood haters enjoy!
    Check it out here
    air fryer salmon patties recipe
    29. Air Fryer Salmon Patties (Salmon Cakes + Burgers + Croquettes)
    Air fryer salmon patties using canned salmon are EASY to make. Whether you call them salmon cakes, croquettes, or burgers, you'll love them!
    Check it out here
    air fried tilapia
    30. Air Fryer Tilapia (Frozen or Fresh Fish Fillets!)
    Learn how to cook fresh tilapia and frozen tilapia in the air fryer. Air fryer tilapia fillets are gluten free, low carb, and keto!
    Check it out here
    air fryer fish sticks
    31. Air Fryer Fish Sticks
    If you are short on time, try this recipe for air fryer fish sticks! Air fry in under 15 minutes for the perfect fast weeknight dinner!
    Check it out here
    air fryer frozen chicken wings
    32. Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings | Keto Buffalo Wings
    Can you air fry frozen chicken wings? Yes! Follow this recipe to make the best air fryer frozen chicken wings around! These healthy keto Buffalo wings come out crispy without deep frying.
    Check it out here
    air fryer orange chicken
    33. Sweet Air Fryer Orange Chicken Recipe
    This easy air fryer orange chicken has a sweet orange sauce with no sugar added. Get ready for the citrus-packed flavor explosion!
    Check it out here

    🥩 Air Fryer Pork and Beef

    These air fryer beef and pork recipes are some of my favorite things to make in an air fryer. They are packed with high-quality protein, and so, so delicious. (I just enjoyed the air fryer rib eye recipe below again tonight!)

    Like the poultry recipes, some of these air fryer meat recipes require an air fryer oven. Others can be cooked in a small air fryer basket.

    I think you’re going to be surprised at how good these simple air fryer recipes are. The air fryer roast beef is so very easy to make, but special enough to serve as holiday dinner. With high-quality ingredients, you don’t have to be a master chef to create a culinary masterpiece!

    If beef’s what’s for dinner (or pork!) here are some ideas to make a new family favorite. Many of these recipes are low carb and keto-friendly (or can easily be made so):

    air fryer taco meat
    34. Air Fryer Taco Meat (Air Fryer Ground Beef)
    Can you air fry taco meat? Yes! This air fryer ground beef recipe cooks in only 5 minutes and makes the best air fryer taco meat bowls!
    Check it out here
    air fryer stuffed burgers
    35. Air Fryer Burgers Stuffed with Cheese (Juicy Lucy)
    Learn to make awesome air fryer burgers that are stuffed with delicious, melty cheese! You'll LOVE this easy air fryer Juicy Lucy recipe!
    Check it out here
    air fryer rib eye steak
    36. Air Fryer Rib Eye Steak
    Can you air fry rib eye steak? Absolutely! Try my air fryer rib eye steak recipe and enjoy steak when the weather’s not good for grilling.
    Check it out here
    air fryer sausage peppers
    37. Air Fryer Italian Sausage and Peppers with Onions Recipe
    Air fryer Italian sausage and peppers is low-carb, low-calorie, and likely to be a new family favorite!
    Check it out here
    air fryer pork tenderloin
    38. Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin (Air Fryer Pork Fillet)
    This bacon wrapped pork tenderloin air fryer recipe is the BEST way to cook pork fillet while keeping it juicy and moist! Only 4g net carbs!
    Check it out here
    pork roast air fryer
    39. Air Fryer Pork Roast
    Learn to make air fryer pork roast shoulder that is tender and delicious, with a crispy sear on the outside.
    Check it out here
    air fryer roast beef
    40. Air Fryer Roast Beef
    This air fryer roast beef recipe is tender, juicy, flavorful, and cooked to the perfect medium-rare. 
    Check it out here
    air fryer brats
    41. Air Fryer Brats
    This air fryer brats recipe is a DELICIOUS entrée. Make precooked brats in the air fryer in under 10 minutes! Raw & frozen directions too!
    Check it out here
    air fryer meatloaf
    42. Meatloaf in Air Fryer (Recipe + Video!)
    Can you cook meatloaf in air fryer? Yes! This air fryer meatloaf recipe has a no added sugar pumpkin barbecue sauce and is the PERFECT comfort food!
    Check it out here
    air fryer frozen meatballs
    43. Frozen Meatballs in Air Fryer
    Can you cook frozen meatballs in an air fryer? Yes, you can! Try my air fryer frozen meatballs recipe when you need a quick appetizer or entrée.
    Check it out here

    🌱 Vegetarian

    Meat-free air fryer recipes are a great choice for beginner cooks. You often don’t have to use a meat thermometer when you’re cooking vegetarian recipes. Items like canned beans and tofu can be eaten straight from the package, so there’s no risk of undercooking them.

    Both omnivores and vegetarians can enjoy these plant-based foods. My whole family eats meat but we also like foods like tofu and eggplant Parmesan sometimes. Why not try something new, like my air fryer tempeh, tonight?

    (BTW, you’ll also find many other vegetarian and vegan recipes in some of the other sections. Easy veggies, air fryer potatoes, and the air fryer snacks are packed with them!)

    I don't really care for the concept of Meat Free Monday, but I still definitely enjoy a vegetarian meal on occasion. If you’ve been thinking of adding more plants to your diet, here are some easy air fryer recipes to get you started:

    air fryer eggplant parm
    44. Air Fryer Eggplant Parm
    Can you air fry breaded eggplant? You bet you can! My air fryer eggplant parm recipe is a no oil version of classic eggplant parmesan. 
    Check it out here
    air fryer tempeh
    45. Marinated Tempeh (Air Fryer)
    Learn how to marinate tempeh, tempeh air fryer time, air fryer temperature, and more with this vegan recipe.
    Check it out here
    air fryer tofu crispy
    46. Crispy Tofu (Air Fryer Recipe)
    What’s the best way to prepare firm tofu so it’s crispy and doesn’t stick to the pan? Try this crispy tofu air fryer recipe! Vegan and keto!
    Check it out here
    air fryer soup
    47. Soup in Air Fryer
    Can you cook soup in air fryer? You sure can! Try this air fryer soup recipe, and you’ll be amazed at everything you can air fry!
    Check it out here
    air fryer jerky
    48. Air Fryer Jerky | Vegan Oyster Mushroom Jerky
    Can an air fryer make jerky? Yes, it can! Unlike classic beef jerky, this vegan oyster mushroom jerky works for most special diets.
    Check it out here

    🥶 Frozen Foods

    One night I forgot to defrost the chicken for dinner, so I put the frozen solid block of chicken in the air fryer. Amazingly, dinner turned out perfectly. If you are an air fryer beginner, you need to be air frying frozen foods!

    You can air fry frozen convenience foods for a single ingredient recipe. You can also air fry frozen fish, frozen chicken, frozen burgers, and make more complicated dishes.

    But Summer, you are probably wondering, why air fry my frozen foods when I can microwave them? If you want your foods cooked on the inside with a crispy outside, the air fryer does a better job. Try the air fryer frozen chicken patties or air fryer frozen chicken thighs with crispy skin, and see for yourself!

    I think we’ll eventually see more frozen foods with air fryer directions on the packaging. Until then, here are the air fryer directions for some popular frozen foods:

    frozen burritos air fryer
    49. Frozen Burrito in Air Fryer
    Can you make a frozen burrito in air fryer? Absolutely! Cooking frozen burritos in an air fryer makes for a fast breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
    Check it out here
    air fryer hot pockets
    50. Hot Pockets in Air Fryer
    Can you air fry Hot Pockets and get a crispy crust? Yes! Get frozen Hot Pocket air fryer instructions here. Air fry pizza pockets and more!
    Check it out here
    frozen chicken patties in air fryer
    51. Frozen Chicken Patties in Air Fryer
    Can you cook frozen chicken patties in air fryer? Yes! Learn how long to cook frozen chicken patties in the air fryer, what temp to air fry, more!
    Check it out here
    air fryer frozen chicken
    52. Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Thighs Recipe (Crispy Skin!)
    This air fryer frozen chicken thighs recipe has BBQ seasoning and crispy skin. The air fryer is a fast way to defrost and cook frozen chicken!
    Check it out here
    frozen chicken pot pie in air fryer
    53. Frozen Pot Pie in Air Fryer (Chicken or Turkey!)
    Can you cook frozen pot pie in the air fryer? Yes! My air fryer frozen chicken pot pie recipe also works for turkey pot pie and beef pot pie.
    Check it out here
    air fryer frozen hamburger
    54. Frozen Burgers in Air Fryer (Hamburger Patties)
    Can frozen burgers go in an air fryer? Yes! Learn how to air fry frozen hamburger patties- they're an easy entrée that cooks in 12 minutes!
    Check it out here
    air fryer frozen taquitos
    55. Frozen Taquitos in Air Fryer (Flautas Recipe + VIDEO!)
    Can you air fry frozen taquitos (AKA flautas, rolled tacos, tacos dorados)? Yes! Make crispy frozen taquitos in the air fryer in under 10 minutes!
    Check it out here
    air fried mini pizza pepperoni
    56. Frozen Mini Pizza in Air Fryer (English Muffin Pizzas)
    These air fryer English muffin pizzas are perfect for portion control, and EVERYONE loves them!
    Check it out here
    air fryer frozen chicken strips
    57. Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders | Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Strips
    Can you air fry frozen chicken strips? Yes! This air fryer frozen chicken tenders recipe will work with any of your favorite frozen breaded chicken strips brands. 
    Check it out here
    frozen chicken nuggets air fryer
    58. Frozen Chicken Nuggets Air Fryer Recipe (Time and Temp)
    Can you air fry frozen chicken nuggets? Yes! These air fryer frozen chicken nuggets turn out just like chicken nuggets baked in the oven.
    Check it out here
    air fryer frozen pizza and salad
    59. Air Fryer Frozen Pizza
    Can you air fry frozen pizza? Absolutely! Today I'm going to show you how you can cook a whole frozen pizza in an air fryer.
    Check it out here
    breaded fish
    60. Frozen Fish in Air Fryer (Breaded Fish Fillets)
    Can you cook frozen fish in air fryer? You sure can! Air fryer frozen breaded fish fillets take only 12 minutes to cook without thawing!
    Check it out here
    TJs orange chicken broccoli rice
    61. Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken (Air Fryer Frozen Orange Chicken)
    This Trader Joe’s orange chicken air fryer recipe makes deliciously crunchy orange chicken. Air fry frozen orange chicken in 12 minutes!
    Check it out here

    🍰 Desserts and Snacks

    If carbs are life in your world, this section on easy air fryer snacks and desserts is what you need. People often start air frying by making healthier versions of deep-fried favorites. However, the air fryer is good for so much more than chicken wings and fried mushrooms.

    An air fryer is essentially a mini convection oven that can sit on your countertop. And like a convection oven, you can use an air fryer for baking. That means you can make things like cornbread and donuts in the air fryer.

    (You may be wondering where the donuts are below. Check out the cheesecake recipe- it's stuffed with them! Learn to make air fryer gulab jamun, a sort of Indian donut. YUM!)

    Many of these treats are fun air fryer recipes for kids. And why not let older kids use the air fryer? It’s kind of like a modern version of an Easy Bake Oven!

    air fryer nachos
    62. Air Fryer Nachos
    Can you air fry nachos? Heck yes, you can! These air fryer nachos with ground beef are loaded with all the good stuff! 
    Check it out here
    gulab jamun cheesecake with air fryer gulab jamun
    63. Gulab Jamun Cheesecake with Air Fryer Gulab Jamun
    This air fryer gulab jamun cheesecake has a layer of milk-based donuts surrounded by creamy cheesecake with a sweet pistachio crust. *Drool*
    Check it out here
    air fryer smores
    64. Air Fryer S’mores
    How do you air fry s’mores? Follow this air fryer s’mores recipe, and you’ll learn how to make s’mores indoors in under 10 minutes!
    Check it out here
    air fryer samosas
    65. Air Fryer Samosas
    Can you air fry frozen samosas? Yes! Learn to air fry mini samosas, regular samosas, veggie samosas, chicken samosas, or any other type!
    Check it out here
    air fryer plantains maduros
    66. Air Fryer Plantains (Maduros, Frozen, and Crispy Tostones)
    How long to cook plantains in air fryer? How ripe should plantains be for air frying? Learn to make air fryer maduros and tostones here!
    Check it out here
    air fryer cinnamon rolls
    67. Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
    Enjoy these warm, gooey air fryer cinnamon rolls in the time it takes to preheat an oven!
    Check it out here
    air fryer frozen potstickers
    68. Air Fryer Pot Stickers (Frozen Dumplings + Gyoza + Wontons)
    Here's how to make the BEST crispy air fryer pot stickers with no sugar dipping sauce!
    Check it out here
    air fryer frozen mozzarella sticks
    69. Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks (Keto, Low Carb)
    These keto mozzarella sticks made with pork rinds have only 1.4 grams of net carbs per serving!
    Check it out here
    air fryer garlic bread
    70. Air Fryer Garlic Bread – 4 Ways!
    With my air fryer garlic bread recipe, you’ll be enjoying buttery, garlicky bread with crisp edges in no time. Use fresh garlic or garlic powder!
    Check it out here
    air fryer corn bread
    71. Air Fryer Mexican Cornbread (Easy AirFryer Corn Bread Recipe)
    Learn how to cook cornbread in air fryer oven! Get the air fryer cornbread cooking time, temp, nutrition info and more.
    Check it out here
    air fried stuffed mushrooms
    72. Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms (Recipe + Video!)
    Can you air fry stuffed mushrooms? Absolutely! My easy air fryer stuffed mushrooms recipe has a savory blend of Italian sausage, cream cheese, dried herbs, and bread crumbs.
    Check it out here
    air fryer breaded mushrooms
    73. Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms | Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms
    Can you air fry breaded mushrooms? You can, and you definitely should! My homemade air fryer breaded mushrooms recipe is even better than the fried mushroom appetizer from your favorite restaurant.
    Check it out here
    air fryer popcorn
    74. Air Fryer Popcorn
    Do air fryers pop popcorn? Yes! Save money on a popcorn popper; you can make popcorn in an air fryer instead. Get tips and tricks for making the best air fryer popcorn right here!
    Check it out here
    air fried chickpeas
    75. Air Fryer Chickpeas (Crispy Roasted Garbanzo Beans Snack Recipe!)
    Can you air fry chickpeas? Yes! Garbanzo beans, nutritional yeast, and spices come together deliciously in my air fryer chickpeas recipe.
    Check it out here

    🥔 Air Fryer Recipes with Potatoes

    Potatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in the United States. In fact, the air fryer potato recipes are so well-liked here, they get their own category! Just about everyone is familiar with cooking potatoes, so they’re a natural fit for beginner air frying.

    If you have a picky eater in the household, potatoes tend to be a vegetable they’ll accept. With delicious potato options like fries, potato skins, and hash browns, who can blame them!

    I’m including sweet potato air fryer recipes in this section with regular potatoes. Nutritionally, sweet potatoes offer provitamin A that you don’t get in white potatoes. I like to include both veggies in my diet for a greater variety of nutrients and flavors.

    Potatoes are inexpensive, easy to prepare, nutritious, and a delicious crowd pleaser. Sounds like a win to me! If you’re looking for air fryer potato recipes for beginning cooks, here are some to try:

    baby potatoes air fryer recipe
    76. Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
    Can you air fry baby potatoes? Yes! Air fryer baby potatoes are a vegan, plant-based, gluten-free side dish. Yum, roasted baby potatoes!
    Check it out here
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    77. Sweet Potato Toast Air Fryer Recipe (Gluten Free, Paleo, Whole30)
    Learn how to make sweet potato toast without a toaster! Get directions on how to make sweet potato toast in an air fryer or oven right here!
    Check it out here
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    78. Frozen Pierogies in Air Fryer
    Can you cook frozen pierogies in air fryer? Yes! You can cook Mrs T pierogies in air fryer, make mini pierogies in air fryer, and more.
    Check it out here
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    79. Air Fryer Frozen Hash Browns
    Can you make hash browns in an air fryer? Yes, you can! This air fryer hash browns recipe is the BEST way to cook frozen hash browns.
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    80. Frozen Diced Hash Browns in Air Fryer
    Learn how to cook frozen diced hash browns in an air fryer. It's a delicious and easy way to get a serving of vegetables into your breakfast!
    Check it out here
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    81. Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
    You’ll love this air fryer frozen sweet potato fries recipe for a delicious appetizer or side dish. 
    Check it out here
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    82. Air Fryer Frozen French Fries (Healthy Recipe with Calories, Nutrition Info)
    Do air fryers cook frozen french fries? Yes, they do! This air fryer frozen french fries recipe makes perfectly crispy and delicious fries every time. 
    Check it out here
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    83. Air Fryer Potato Skins Recipe
    How do you make potato skins from scratch? These air fryer potato skins are loaded with melty cheese, crisp bacon, creamy Greek yogurt, and scallions.
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    Psst... don't miss the bonus air fryer beginner potato recipe at the bottom!

    🥦 Easy Veggies

    Ok, ok, with the popularity of keto diets, I know that not everyone is clamoring for potatoes. Luckily, there are a lot of other tasty air fryer veggies you can make.

    This section has some of my favorite air fryer veggie recipes for beginners. Many of these recipes have only five ingredients or less.

    If you don’t have knife skills, recipes like air fryer frozen vegetables and air fryer baby carrots will be perfect for you. There are lots of ways to prepare veggies in the air fryer that don’t require slicing or chopping at all.

    No matter the type of diet you’re following, some veggies will likely fit. Vegetables are rich in fiber and a variety of essential vitamins and minerals. They offer a lot of volume for few calories, great if you’re a volume eater trying to lose weight.

    If you think you don’t like veggies, keep trying! There are so many types of veggies and ways to prepare them. You’re bound to find some you like. Why not start with these?

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    84. Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers | Mini Pepper Nachos
    These air fryer stuffed mini peppers are like mini pepper nachos! You'll love these because a melty, gooey cheese blanket is involved! Oooooh
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    85. Air Fryer Yellow Squash (Summer Squash)
    Can you air fry yellow squash? Yes! Air fryer yellow squash is a quick and easy vegan side dish that’s also low carb, keto, and gluten free.
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    86. Air Fryer Jicama Fries with Dipping Sauce Recipe
    Try my air fryer jicama fries, a low-carb alternative to fries made with potatoes. Don’t forget the tajin and creamy cilantro-lime dipping sauce!
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    87. Air Fryer Radishes – Loaded! (Low-Carb, Keto)
    My air fryer radishes recipe is a keto alternative to loaded potatoes! Try it if you don’t like raw radishes or if you're on a low-carb diet.
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    88. Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks
    Learn how to cook cabbage in the air fryer! These air fryer cabbage steaks are brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with BBQ seasoning.
    Check it out here
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    89. Butternut Squash Air Fryer Recipe
    How do you cook butternut squash in an air fryer? Learn how to air fry butternut squash with this easy butternut squash air fryer recipe.
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    90. Roasted Air Fryer Carrots (Vegan, Paleo, Whole30)
    Can you air fry carrots? Yes! Roasted air fryer carrots are so easy to make. All you have to do is add a little oil and cook until tender!
    Check it out here
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    91. Air Fryer Green Bean Fries (Keto, Low Carb)
    Try air fryer green bean fries tonight! These low-carb keto green bean fries with pork rinds have only 5.8 grams of net carbs per serving.
    Check it out here
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    92. Air Fryer Baby Carrots
    Can you air fry baby carrots? Yes! Learn how to make savory air fryer baby carrots with this simple recipe.
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    93. Air Fryer Eggplant Fries (Keto, Low Carb, Gluten Free)
    Can you fry eggplant in an air fryer? You sure can! These air fryer eggplant fries are made with delicious pork panko and only have 6.9 grams of net carbs per serving.
    Check it out here
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    94. Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
    My air fryer spaghetti squash recipe is how to get spaghetti squash to be more like pasta and less mushy. Get the air fryer time and temp here!
    Check it out here
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    95. Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables (No more mushy frozen broccoli!)
    Guess what?!? You can get air fryer frozen vegetables to turn out like fresh roasted veggies, complete with the crispy edges. Make my air fryer butternut squash, air fryer cauliflower, air fryer Brussels sprouts, or air fryer broccoli recipe and say goodbye to soggy, mushy cooked-from-frozen vegetables forever.
    Check it out here

    🍟 Reheating Fast Food

    Through this website, I’ve learned a lot about how people use air fryers. One of the most popular things people use air fryers for is reheating fast food leftovers. It’s a great cooking project for air fryer beginners!

    Honestly, a lot of the reheating fast food air fryer recipes are not the healthiest things you could be eating. Fries, chicken nuggets, and takeout pizza are not the most nutritious foods around, that’s for sure.

    That said, there’s something to be said for using the air fryer to prevent food waste. Keeping food you bought out of the trash saves you money, and may be better for the environment too.

    In some cases, reheated fast food may taste even better than when it was purchased fresh! (IMVHO, this is true for reheating McDonald’s french fries. Never eat cold fries again!)

    Have some leftover fast food hanging out in the fridge? Bring those sad and soggy leftovers back to life with these easy air fryer directions for beginners:

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    96. How to Reheat McDonalds Fries (Air Fryer)
    Learn how to reheat McDonalds fries in the air fryer- it only takes 3 minutes! Air frying is the best way to reheat fries to get them crispy!
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    97. How to Reheat McDonalds Burger (Air Fryer)
    Learn how to reheat McDonalds burgers in the air fryer in 4 minutes! Air frying is the best way to reheat burger without a microwave.
    Check it out here
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    98. How to Reheat McDonalds Chicken Nuggets
    Learn how to reheat McDonalds chicken nuggets in the air fryer- it only takes 3 minutes! Make those leftover McNuggets warm and crispy again!
    Check it out here
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    99. How to Reheat Pizza in Air Fryer
    Learn to reheat pizza in the air fryer and never have soggy pizza leftovers ever again! Air frying leftover pizza gives you a crispy crust!
    Check it out here

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    Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners

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    Here are the best air fryer recipes for beginners, including these air fryer frozen waffle fries!
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    Cook Time 14 mins
    Total Time 14 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 147 kcal

    Equipment

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    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces frozen waffle fries (227 grams; frozen Ore-Ida waffle fries or frozen sweet potato waffle fries may be used)
    • dipping sauce (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Put the waffle fries on a tray in the top rack position of the air fryer oven. Air fry for 6 minutes at 400°F (200°C), flip the fries, and air fry for 6 more minutes at 400°F (200°C). Flip the fries one more time and air fry for 2 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
    • Serve cooked waffle fries with your favorite dipping sauce.
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    The nutrition information is an estimate provided as a courtesy. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use. Calorie information on food labels may be wildly inaccurate, so please don't sweat the numbers too much.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 213mgFiber: 3gVitamin C: 13% DVIron: 3% DV
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    FAQs

    What cannot be cooked in air fryer?

    You cannot cook food in plastic trays, or other items that are not oven-safe, in the air fryer. The air fryer isn’t the best piece of kitchen equipment for braising or stewing. I also don’t recommend trying to cook raw grains, particularly whole grains, in the air fryer.

    What is the easiest to use air fryer?

    If you are cooking for a family, I recommend getting a large air fryer or this air fryer oven. With a small air fryer, you will need to air fry multiple batches every time you make a recipe. (So time consuming!) Keep in mind that square baskets or trays fit more food than circular ones.

    Why is my air fryer basket not rotating?

    My air fryer doesn’t have a rotating basket. However, I’ve heard of folks having issues when their basket isn’t connected properly. It’s important to make sure the basket is installed correctly in the air fryer. Overfilling the basket with food can also impede rotating.

    Why do air fryers smoke so much?

    Unfortunately, some air fryer brands produce a lot more smoke than others. I’ve never had an issue with this air fryer smoking, and I’ve been using it for years. If you do have a smoky air fryer, I’ve heard that adding a little water or a piece of bread in the drip pan (to catch grease) can help.

    How can I stop food from sticking to the bottom of the air fryer?

    If foods tend to stick, be sure to use a non-aerosol cooking spray before air frying. Also, you can get perforated air fryer parchment paper for air fryers. Make sure to purchase the parchment sheets that are the right size for your air fryer basket or tray.

    👩‍🍳 Other Air Fryer Posts

    Looking for more air fryer recipes for beginners? Here is some additional air fryer information to check out:

    • Best Frozen Foods for the Air Fryer
    • Cooking Microwave Meals in the Air Fryer
    • 101 Easy Plant Based Snacks (contains additional air fryer ideas)

    What’s the first food you cooked in an air fryer? Drop me a comment below and tell me your favorite air fryer recipes for beginners!

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