Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners

Are you new to the Air Fryer? If so, we have some of the BEST Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners. Not only that, but we also share some of our favorite tips and tricks to make things easier. Check out all of our favorite easy recipes below!

We've all been there - wondering what we can make in this new kitchen gadget. If you are new to the Air Fryer you are probably wondering the same things.

• What do I make?

• How long does it cook?

• Do I need to flip it?

• Will it burn?

• Can I use oil?

If that's you, then this post is meant for you! Not only will we share our favorite beginner Air Fryer recipes, but we will also share some of our favorite tips and tricks to make this kitchen gadget one of your favorites.

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One of the biggest questions people ask is "what sort of oil can I use in the Air Fryer?" That honestly depends on what you're making, how high the temperature will be, and how long you will be cooking it. However, it's also not rocket science.

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Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners

You'll find over 100 Air Fryer recipes that are perfect for the beginner:

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are done perfectly in the Air Fryer in just 40-45 minutes. All you’ll need to finish these off is your favorite toppings! Check out how easy it is to make the best baked potatoes with perfectly crispy skin on the outside and delicious, soft, fluffy insides. It’s an easy clas…

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Air Fryer Steak Kabobs

Air Fryer Steak Kabobs are the perfect delicious dinner! Made with steak, onion, and bell peppers. You’ll love these healthy kabobs, made in just 10 minutes!

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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are my new favorite method for making eggs without actually "boiling them" in water. This easy recipe will soon be your new favorite way to make eggs for breakfast, snacks, and add to salads.

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Air Fryer Donut Holes - MADE WITH Biscuit Dough!!

These easy Air Fryer Donut Holes are made in just minutes with refrigerated biscuit dough. No need to prep a dough, these can be made from start to finish in just a few quick and easy steps.

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Easy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

These easy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls are perfectly crispy on the outside and warm and delicious on the inside. All cooked and ready in just 6 minutes!

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Air Fryer Grilled Pineapple

Deliciously sweet, this juicy fruit is a refreshing dessert made with pineapple, sugar, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and vanilla.

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Air Fryer S'mores Dip

Air Fryer S'mores Dip is made in just 5 minutes with your favorite ingredients! You'll love how delicious and easy this dip is to make, and it's a total crowd pleaser. It's one of my favorite Air Fryer Desserts!

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How To Cook FROZEN Tater Tots in an AIr Fryer

Air Fryer Tater Tots have become my favorite little snack to make. Once you try them in the Air Fryer, you’ll never want them any other way. There is no better way to make tater tots than making from frozen tater tots in the air fryer. They have that crispy deep-fried taste without the actual frying…

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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob turns out so sweet and crispy, and is ready to eat in just minutes. Made with just corn, butter, salt and pepper.

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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and easy appetizer or light lunch or dinner. Made with fresh bell peppers, lean ground beef, colby jack cheese, rice, seasonings, and topped with fresh parsley. You’ll love the amazing blend of flavors and this quick and easy air fryer recipe.

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Air Fried Oreos

Air Fried OREOs are a delicious and easy treat that's made in just minutes! A perfect quick dessert when you're craving something sweet. You only need 2 ingredients and 10 minutes!

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The BEST Way to reheat pizza in an Air Fryer!

We give you the complete breakdown of how much time to use and the best way to reheat pizza in an Air Fryer. You’ll never want to use the microwave for leftovers again!

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Easy Apple Hand Pies

These easy apple hand pies are made with just 2 ingredients! This is the perfect quick and easy dessert that can be made in the Air Fryer in just under 10 minutes from start to finish.

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Air Fryer Hot Dogs

If you haven’t made hot dogs in the Air Fryer you are totally missing out! No more boiling water, heating up the grill or throwing them in the microwave only to have them explode. Air Fryer Hot Dogs take just a few minutes and you will love the juicy hot dog that’s made with ease.

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Air Fryer Corn Dogs - QUICK and EASY!

Air Fryer Corn Dogs are my new favorite way to make this classic recipe. Family-friendly, these frozen corn dogs are perfect straight out of the Air Fryer. No need to warm up the oven or to ruin the dogs in the microwave when you can cook them to perfection with an Air Fryer.

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Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp

Delicious garlic and butter shrimp, cooked in the air fryer in just minutes!

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Air Fryer Candied Walnuts

Deliciously sweet and slightly salty snack, made with walnuts, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and more. Perfect to grab on the go!

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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings are made with the perfect cook time and temp for extra crispy and juicy chicken wings with a homemade buffalo sauce.

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Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a Blanket are made quick and easy in the Air Fryer! This easy appetizer uses crescent rolls and cocktail sausages for a delicious snack that can be made in just 10 minutes! An easy recipe the whole family will love.

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Juicy, crispy, AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGHS - easy and delicious!

This recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Thighs is a delicious and easy recipe the whole family will enjoy. Made with olive oil and the perfect blend of seasonings for the perfect, juicy, and perfectly seasoned chicken.

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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

Tender, juicy, and perfectly crisp boneless skinless chicken breasts made in the Air Fryer and cooked to perfection.

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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is a delicious and easy dish that's made in just 10 minutes. You'll love how easy and healthy this dish is, and you'll never guess it wasn't fried!

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Air Fryer Chicken Street Tacos

A delicious easy meal that is made with street taco flour tortillas, topped with flavorful chicken cooked in the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Hamburgers

Air Fryer Hamburgers are a quick and one of the fastest ways to make delicious hamburgers!

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Air Fryer Asparagus

Air Fryer Asparagus is so crispy and tender, and is done in just a few minutes! This asparagus is a healthy side dish to almost any meal!

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Air Fryer Honey Glazed Carrots

Delicious honey glazed carrots, cooked to perfection in the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls are the best when made in the Air Fryer. You'll love the taste and texture and how quickly the are made.

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Air Fryer Sausage Links

Easy Air Fryer Sausage Links are crispy and ready to eat in minutes.

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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets

Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets are WAY better than when heated in the microwave and much faster than the standard oven. You'll always receive perfectly crispy nuggets every time!

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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Making an air fryer grilled cheese sandwich is a simple way to make a delicious meal, with just a few ingredients!

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Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish to make using the Air Fryer.

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Air Fryer Filet Mignon

Air Fryer Filet Mignon makes the perfect filet every time! Seasoned with just olive oil, salt, pepper, and topped with blue cheese butter.

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Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese

Air fryer grilled ham and cheese sandwiches are a delicious upgrade of the traditional grilled cheese sandwich. 

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Air Fryer Crab Cakes

Air Fryer Crab Cakes are super simple and the perfect light meal or appetizer before dinner. Made with crab, eggs, mayo, bell pepper, breadcrumbs, and more. It's a simple recipe that's finished in just 10 minutes.

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Air Fryer Salmon Cakes

Air Fryer Salmon Cakes are made with wild Alaskan salmon, red bell pepper, fresh chopped parsley, and the perfect blend of seasonings.

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Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

This air fryer pork tenderloin recipe is a juicy, delicious dinner. The tenderloin is perfectly seasoned with brown sugar, paprika, and more!

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Air Fryer Steak Fries

Air fryer steak fries, are so crispy and golden. They are a perfect side dish to your dinner, or even a quick after school snack.

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Air Fryer Keto Fried Shrimp

Air Fryer Keto Fried Shrimp is a one of my favorite guilt-free dinner recipes made in the air fryer. This quick and easy air fryer recipe is made in just minutes!

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Air Fryer Keto Coconut Shrimp

Air Fryer Keto Coconut Shrimp are a delicious and guilt free appetizer, snack, or meal. Made with coconut flour, coconut flakes, seasonings and more. You'll love this easy recipe that made in less than 30 minutes.

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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

Air Fryer Baked Sweet potatoes are my new favorite side dish! A delicious crispy skin with plump and fluffy sweet potato on the inside. Just top it with a little cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter for an amazing dish.

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole

This gourmet Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole is made with sweet yams, sugar, cinnamon, pecans, butter, and more. It's a delicious holiday side dish that's made in half the time with the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Air Fryer Potato Wedges are crispy on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. They are so easy to make and are a perfect side dish.

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Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes are made with a medley of petite potatoes and the perfect blend of seasonings that make this recipe the perfect side dish, appetizer, or snack.

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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are so crispy on the outside, and light and fluffy on the inside. They are a delicious breakfast side dish.

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Air Fryer Potato Chips

These crispy chips are a healthier snack option without feeling guilty. All you need are potatoes, olive oil, and salt to make these air fryer chips. 

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Air Fryer Apple Chips

Air Fryer Apple Chips are a delicious snack. All you need are apples and cinnamon, and you will have a healthy alternative to potato chips.

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Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs

Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs are a quick and easy treat when you're craving a homemade apple pie but don't have the time or energy to make one. Made with 4 simple ingredients in just 10 minutes.

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Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are a delicious low-carb recipe that's made with lean ground turkey, egg, bell pepper, and the perfect blend of seasonings. If you're looking for a delicious low-carb dish that doesn't take a ton of time, this is the recipe for you.

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Air Fryer Turkey Breast

This air fryer turkey breast is prepared with butter, thyme, rosemary, and sage. It has to be the easiest way to make a turkey dinner.

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Air Fryer Pretzel Bites

These Cinnamon and Sugar Air Fryer Pretzel Bites are crazy addicting and are soon to be a family favorite! We even share our favorite sugary sweet cinnamon roll glaze for dipping these delicious bites.

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Air Fryer Pretzel Dogs

Air Fryer Pretzel Dogs are so easy to make! Hot dogs wrapped in soft pretzel, make a delicious meal, or after school snack.

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Air Fryer Soft Pretzels

These soft pretzels will just melt in your mouth, and they are so easy to make in the air fryer!

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Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Air Fryer chicken breast, made with a special seasoning blend. This chicken is a deliciously juicy dinner that everyone will love.

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Air Fryer Cornbread

Air Fryer cornbread is so soft and moist, and is a perfect addition to any meal. Made with buttermilk, this cornbread has true country flavor.

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Air Fryer Green Beans

Air Fryer Green Beans are so crispy and juicy. This green bean recipe only uses three ingredients, making it an excellent side dish to any meal. 

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Air Fryer Green Bean Casserole

Air Fryer Green Bean Casserole is an easy holiday side dish. Made with crispy onions, cream of mushroom soup, green beans, and more.

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Air Fryer Brats and Peppers

Air Fryer Brats and Peppers are a delicious dinner idea that's perfect for a small group and a favorite dish to serve at parties. Made with just a couple of ingredients for a quick and easy dish.

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Air Fryer Hash Browns

Air fryer hash brown patties are an easy breakfast side dish. Golden and crispy, and all you need are an air fryer and frozen patties.

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Air Fryer Pierogies

Air Fryer Pierogies are made with potatoes and cheese, and other fillings. They are a delicious quick snack, side dish, or meal on their own.

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Air Fryer Sugared Pecans

Air Fryer Sugared Pecans are a delicious snack that's perfect for the holidays! Made with cinnamon, sugar, water, a pinch of salt, and egg whites. It's a faster way to roast pecans without compromising the flavor.

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Air Fryer BBQ Little Smokies

Air Fryer BBQ Little Smokies are little sausages that are fun to make for appetizers. These are perfect for snacking during the big game, or just because! Made with Lit'l smokies sausages, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce - all done in just minutes!

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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast is a juicy, delicious air fryer dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy.

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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is made with just a handful of ingredients. It's the perfect party appetizer or delicious snack - and it's made in less than 15 minutes.

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Air Fryer Kabobs

Air Fryer Kabobs can be made with steak or chicken, and come out juicy and full of flavor.

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Air Fryer Maple Glazed Pork Chops

Air Fryer Maple Glazed Pork Chops are so tender and juicy. Made with just a few ingredients; a dash of cinnamon and sugar free maple syrup.

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Air Fryer Country Style Ribs

Air Fryer Country-Style Ribs are so juicy, tender, and full of flavor. If you love ribs, you will love making them in the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Pesto Pinwheels

Air Fryer Pesto Pinwheels are the perfect appetizers or snack. Made with just four ingredients, this will be your new favorite recipe.

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Air Fryer Peach Glazed Chicken

Air fryer peach glazed chicken is the perfect family dinner recipe. This sweet and juicy chicken is made with just a few ingredients too!

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Air Fryer Two Ingredient Dough Bagels

Air Fryer Two Ingredient Bagels are delicious! So easy to make with just two basic ingredients; Greek Yogurt and Self-Rising Flour.

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Air Fryer Cornish Game Hen

Air Fryer Cornish Game Hen meat is so moist and juicy. These small hens are full of flavor, and are perfect individual or fun family dinner.

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Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites

Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites are a quick ten minute dinner that uses very few ingredients and can be on the table in less than 20 minutes. It's the perfect dinner when you need something fast and easy.

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Air Fryer French Toast

This easy air fryer french toast recipe is made with just a handful of simple ingredients and done in under 10 minutes. You only need to have a few things on hand for one of the best breakfasts, ever!

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Air Fryer Nutella French Toast Roll-Ups

Nutella French Toast Roll-Ups are made quick and easy in the Air Fryer. Made with bread, Nutella hazelnut spread, cinnamon, sugar, and more. You're whole family will enjoy this easy air fryer breakfast recipe.

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Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are made with bread, eggs, cinnamon, and sugar. It's a quick and delicious breakfast or snack that will be gobbled up in seconds.

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Air Fryer Strawberry French Toast Roll-Ups

Air Fryer Strawberry French Toast Roll Ups are delicious and easy! Made with bread, strawberry preserves, fresh strawberries, and more. It's a fun breakfast the whole family will love.

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Air Fryer Honey Glazed Pears

These deliciously sweet air fryer honey glazed pears are made with honey, cinnamon, brown sugar, puff pastry, and of course, pears.

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Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Tenders

Delicious and juicy chicken tenders, with just a little kick of heat. Made with chili powder, cayenne pepper, and more.

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are a delicious and crispy meal that's quick and easy with the air fryer. Made with chicken thighs, olive oil, and the perfect blend of seasonings.

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Air Fryer Egg Bites

Easy and delicious, air fryer egg bites are full of cheese, bacon, and more!

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Air Fryer Blueberry Muffin Bites

Easy to make and full of flavor, blueberry muffin bites are the perfect breakfast, or snack. Made with flour, butter, milk, blueberries, and more!

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Air Fryer Canned Biscuits

Air Fryer Biscuits are my new favorite way to make biscuits. Fully cooked on the inside and light cripsy and flaky layers on the outside.

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Air Fryer Monkey Bread

A fryer monkey bread is a delicious and easy snack made in the Air Fryer. Made with biscuit dough, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and topped with a delicious homemade glaze.

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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are made with boneless skinless chicken breasts, bell peppers, onions, seasonings, and more. You'll love this delicious dinner made in less than 30 minutes. It's an easy Air Fryer recipe that will have dinner on the table in a flash.

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Air Fryer Onion Rings

A delicious and crispy snack, made in the air fryer in just minutes, without oil!

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Air Fryer Stuffing

This easy air fryer stuffing recipe is the perfect side dish to any meal. Every bite is full of flavor with chopped onions and celery, and just the right seasonings.

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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings are a delicious and easy appetizer or meal that is ready in just 20 minutes. Made with wings, your favorite BBQ sauce, and a secret ingredient that will make these wings extra crispy!

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Air Fryer BBQ Ribs

These easy BBQ Ribs made in the Air Fryer are going to have you second-guessing every using the oven or the grill again. Make perfectly juicy, tender, Air Fryer ribs in just minutes. 

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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are AMAZING in the Air Fryer. Made with ground chicken breast, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and more. You'll love how easy this is to make, and how many different ways you can serve it!

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Air Fryer Pork Chops

These thick cut Air Fryer Pork Chops are one of my favorite dinner recipes and I make them often. You can't beat the juicy flavor of pork with this perfect blend of seasonings, all made quickly in the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Top Round Roast

An easy and delicious dinner, made with roast, potatoes and carrots, Perfect sliced and served, or sliced thin for roast beef sandwiches.

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Air Fryer Apple Pie

Air fryer apple pie is cooked to perfection. This favorite recipe is just waiting to be served warm, and topped with vanilla ice cream.

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Air Fryer Pecan Pie

You are going to love having Air Fryer Pecan Pie for dessert! Made with fresh pecans, corn syrup, brown sugar, and more!

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Air Fryer Stuffing

This easy air fryer stuffing recipe is the perfect side dish to any meal. Every bite is full of flavor with chopped onions and celery, and just the right seasonings.

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Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie

Air fryer pumpkin pie is a classic dessert for holiday dinners. This creamy homemade pumpkin pie recipe will be a favorite with the family!

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Air Fryer Pumpkin Cheesecake

Air Fryer Pumpkin Cheesecake is the perfect recipe for the fall temps and falling leaves! Made with cream cheese, pumpkin pie filling, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice. It's the perfect holiday dessert that everyone will love. It's an easy Air Fryer dessert!

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Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak

Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak is made with cube steak, flour, salt, pepper, milk, egg, and more. This southern style dish is a family favorite and easily made in the air fryer. No deep fryer is needed! Your whole family is going to enjoy this easy air fryer dinner recipe.

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Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Tenders are a family favorite at my house! These low carb chicken fingers are homemade, delicious, easy, and only take 10 minutes. All using staple ingredients you probably already have on hand. It’s an easy air fryer recipe this whole family will love.

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Air Fryer Potato Skins

These Air Fryer Potato Skins are crispy, loaded, and delicious! Made with petite potatoes, cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives. It’s the perfect easy air fryer appetizer everyone loves to snack on.

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Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin is one of my favorite low carb dinner recipes. You can make this air fryer recipe from start to finish in just 20 minutes. You just need a handful of seasonings and a little olive oil for the easiest dinner, ever!

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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp

This lemon pepper air fryer shrimp recipe is one of my favorite healthy lunches and also makes the perfect delicious appetizer. You can use the shrimp over a bed of lettuce for a salad, or even in shrimp tacos. You can also eat them all by themselves! It’s a light and low carb dish that’s a personal…

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Air Fryer Cheese Toast

Air Fryer Texas Cheese Toast - Using the air fryer for this simple cheese toast really brings out a level of crunch that just can’t happen with any other cooking method. You’ll love this quick and easy air fryer recipe.

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Air Fryer Catfish

Air Fryer Catfish is made with just a few ingredients and is crazy delicious! It’s quick, easy, delicious, and crispy! You’ll love that it’s super fast and not deep fried.

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Air Fryer Nachos

Air Fryer Nachos are loaded with cheese and chicken and done in just 5 minutes! Made with nacho round chips, fajita chicken meat, shredded cheese, sliced jalapenos, and more.

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I hope you found all of these recipes easy and doable! If you ever have any questions, feel free to leave a comment here and we will help you answer it.

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