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The air fryer isn’t just catching on to make life easy for single people or busy families, it’s also catching on with college students. Check out this great list of air fryer recipes for college students we’ve put together.
With my oldest in college now, she is trying to make meals at her apartment now that she’s living off of campus.
Remember the days of being a poor college student? Meals needed to be inexpensive. I think I personally lived off of Ramen noodles for a year.
The great part about her being single and owning an air fryer is that she can make some of her favorite meals and still save money without going out to eat.
The biggest decision is choosing the brand of air fryer that works best for your college student. You can grab small ones for a single person and larger ones for groups.
Check out this great article on what we have found to be the best air fryers, whether you’re cooking for one, or cooking for more.
Once you have the perfect air fryer, it’s time to decide what to cook in it. We’ve got you covered!
Whether or not you’re looking for how to heat up your favorite frozen foods, or cook small meals, we cover them all for you right here.
If you’re looking to make some great little meals with leftovers, here are a few of my favorites.
We’ve even added a few of the classic frozen meals and simple desserts you might like as well.
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Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers
Sausage and peppers is a classic dish transformed and made in the Air Fryer. You'll love how quick and easy this dish is to make, and love the flavors!
This air fryer popcorn shrimp is one quick and easy dish when you are looking for something fast from the freezer. All you need is your favorite brand of frozen popcorn shrimp and a few minutes to let the air fryer work its magic!
Air Fryer Egg Rolls are delicious and easy, especially if you're just reheating these rolls from frozen. Skip the deep frying and takeout and make these frozen egg rolls in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets are a delicious and easy way to make a quick dish straight from the freezer. Just add your favorite sides and maybe a side of tartar sauce and you're all set!
Air Fryer fish sticks are a fast and easy way to make dinner or even an after-school snack. Cooking them in the air frying gives them a crispy, crunchy, golden brown coating, making every bite delicious!
You'll love how easy it is to make frozen curly fries in the air fryer. Grab your favorite frozen curly fries and let the air fryer crisp them up in just 10 minutes or less!
You'll be just fine skipping the fast food lines once you learn how to make frozen fries in the air fryer. This dish is super easy and always a winner.
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Fries are a favorite quick and easy snack in our house. You can have perfectly crispy chicken fries ready in less than 10 minutes!
These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings are the end all be all of chicken wings. Made with the perfect blend of seasonings and a homemade buffalo sauce that will make everyone crave second and third helpings!
Air Fryer Pizza rolls are an incredibly easy and fast snack, cooked in just minutes! These crispy pizza rolls will make everyone happy, whether they are for the big game, an after school snack, or as a meal!
Are you in search of an easy chicken recipe the whole family will enjoy? Look no further than these Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Tenders! This easy recipe makes a perfect quick dinner and has tons of flavor. All you need are a few simple ingredients, and you can make these Naked Air Fryer Chicken Tenders in under 30 minutes!
I love a good salmon recipe, and this frozen salmon air fryer recipe is one of my favorites! No need to thaw before cooking, and it tastes just like fresh salmon!
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.
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!
Air Fryer Banana Chips are a salty and sweet healthy snack, that are so easy to make. They are air fried to a crispy perfection with just a handful of ingredients.
Banana Pudding Pies are awesome in the air fryer. Made with instant banana pudding, pie crust, and sliced bananas. Topped with whipped cream and sliced bananas, this is one of my favorite air fryer desserts.
These are just a few of our favorite air fryer recipes we think would be perfect for those in college.
If you’re looking for a larger list, we’ve got hundreds of air fryer recipes that you can choose from! Here is a great list we’ve put together just for newbies, Beginner Air Fryer Recipes.
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