Our air fryer is seriously a member of the family at this point because it is just so quick and easy to use, and I absolutely love that every time it delivers crispy golden meals without any of the oil mess from deep frying or cooking on the stovetop.

You can just toss in what you want, and it's done in a time that makes sense, especially for busy weeknights and healthy eating. This is a list of 19 easy air fryer recipes that are wholesome and delicious. Let's get into it.

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1) Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

First up, our crispy air fryer chicken wings. And I know what you're thinking: there is no way my chicken wings are going to cook correctly in an air fryer. But they do, and they have a perfect, crisp every single time without being drenched in oil.

That is what makes this recipe so attractive: you are getting that perfect, crispy wing without the mess, the grease, or the extra fat.

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Delicious, crunchy, and crackly chicken wings with juicy meat promise zero greasy mess, and are ready for any and all sauces you are craving!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 lb chicken wings split into flats and drums
• 1 tbsp baking powder aluminum-free
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Method

 

1. Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels, then toss them in a bowl with the baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
2. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, not touching.
3. Air fry at 250F for 12 minutes to render the fat.
4. Bump the heat to 400F and cook another 12 to 14 minutes, flipping halfway, until deep golden and crispy.
5. Let them rest 5 minutes, then toss in your favorite sauce or serve plain.

Notes

The two-temperature method is the secret to extra-crispy skin, so don't skip the low-heat start.

2) Homemade Air Fryer French Fries

Another favorite of ours to throw in the air fryer is potatoes, and that is what you are going to do with these homemade air fryer french fries. You are going to find that the air fryer gives you that classic crispy outside that everyone enjoys on a french fry, but it gives you a fluffy inside texture that is so delicious.

These are going to be french fries that your kids are asking you to make all the time. Of course, the go-to dipping sauce is ketchup, but you can play around with this one. Let the kids play around with different flavors, and just have fun with this recipe.

Homemade Air Fryer French Fries

These hand-cut potatoes are transformed into golden and crispy fries that are better than any drive-thru fries!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 3 russet potatoes cut into 1/4-inch sticks
• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Method

 

1. Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes, then drain and pat very dry.
2. Toss the fries with olive oil, salt, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
3. Air fry at 380F for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
4. Increase to 400F and cook another 8 to 10 minutes until deep golden and crisp.
5. Season with a little more salt while hot and serve right away.

Notes

Soaking pulls out extra starch, which is what gives you that crispy exterior.

3) Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Next on the list are juicy air fryer chicken thighs. Chicken thighs naturally tend to stay a little bit juicier than chicken breasts, and throwing them in the air fryer makes for a low-effort dinner that is going to have crispy skin and a juicy middle that is going to be melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

In under 30 minutes you can prepare bone-in chicken thighs that have an incredibly crisp skin that is perfectly tender and juicy on the inside.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 22 minutes mins

Total Time 32 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp dried thyme

Method

 

1. Pat the thighs dry and rub with olive oil.
2. Mix the paprika, onion powder, salt, and thyme, then rub all over the chicken.
3. Place skin-side down in the air fryer basket and cook at 380F for 10 minutes.
4. Flip skin-side up and cook another 10 to 12 minutes until the skin is crisp and the internal temperature reaches 175F.
5. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Starting skin-side down helps the fat render so the skin crisps up beautifully.

4) Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

If you haven't tried tofu, I highly recommend this one because the air fryer will crisp up the outside so perfectly that even the doubters in your family will go for seconds and thirds.

Tofu boils down to a texture thing. That's why a lot of people don't like it. And crisping it up in the air fryer is going to have it reminding them more of little chicken bites than of realizing that they are eating tofu to begin with.

Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

Golden cubes of tofu with crunchy edges and a delicious glaze that fit perfectly in bowls, stir-fries, or just by the handful from the basket.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 block extra-firm tofu pressed and cubed
• 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Method

 

1. Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess water, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. Toss the cubes gently with soy sauce and sesame oil, then sprinkle with cornstarch and garlic powder and toss again to coat.
3. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
4. Cook at 400F for 13 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until golden and crispy on all sides.
5. Serve over rice or in a grain bowl.

Notes

The cornstarch coating is what gives you those crackly edges, so make sure each cube is dusted.

5) Quick Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Air fryer mozzarella sticks are so simple and easy to do, and mozzarella sticks are just that nostalgic food that everyone enjoys, especially if you pair them with a side of marinara sauce and a side of ranch. These are going to get eaten up in a hurry. All you're going to do is take a simple mozzarella stick, think your classic string cheese, unwrap those, cut them in half, bread them, and put them in the air fryer.

I like to do two rounds of breading on them, just to make them extra thick and crunchy, and then you have your dips on the side to really round this one out and make it a win for everybody.

Quick Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

The mozzarella sticks have a crunch and their center's melty. You're gonna want to dip these in marinara.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 23 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup marinara sauce for dipping

Method

 

1. Freeze the cheese sticks for at least 30 minutes so they hold their shape.
2. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
3. Dredge each stick in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, then repeat the egg and breadcrumb step for a double coat.
4. Lightly mist with cooking spray and arrange in the basket without touching.
5. Air fry at 390F for 6 to 8 minutes until golden, watching closely so they don't burst. Serve hot with marinara.

Notes

Don't skip the freezing step or the cheese will ooze out before the coating crisps up.

6) Flavorful Air Fryer Salmon

This flavorful air fryer salmon is actually going to surprise you because the air fryer is going to give you that perfect crisp that makes salmon look fancier than it actually is.

And the inside is still going to have the perfect texture, and this goes so perfectly with rice right alongside it to create that fancy dish at home as a weeknight meal.

Flavorful Air Fryer Salmon

With just 12 minutes in the oven, you can have tender and flaky salmon fillets, and with a sweet and savory glaze, they will have a little crunch on the edges.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic minced
• 0.5 tsp salt

Method

 

1. Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, and salt.
2. Pat the salmon dry and brush the glaze generously over the tops.
3. Place the fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
4. Cook at 400F for 8 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
5. Brush with any remaining glaze and serve.

Notes

Thinner fillets cook fast, so start checking at 8 minutes to avoid drying them out.

7) Easy Air Fryer Donuts

These air fryer donuts are such a hit with the kids, and they are a shortcut dessert made from canned biscuit dough. These are warm and sugary, and they are genuinely good. If you're having guests over, they probably won't believe you made these in an air fryer.

Canned biscuit dough is such an easy hack that many people often overlook. And if you want to make homemade donuts, it is your go-to. You can make them as thick as you want. You're just going to use the dough, roll it out, cut it, make your donut shapes, and toss these in.

Easy Air Fryer Donuts

No frying oil required to make and ready in minutes to make fluffy and mouth watering cinnamon-sugar donuts from biscuit dough!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

Total Time 16 minutes mins

Servings: 8 donuts

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough 8 count
• 4 tbsp butter melted
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon

Method

 

1. Separate the biscuits and use a small round cutter or bottle cap to cut a hole in the center of each.
2. Lightly mist the air fryer basket and arrange the donuts in a single layer.
3. Air fry at 350F for 5 to 6 minutes until puffed and golden, working in batches if needed.
4. Stir the sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl.
5. Brush the warm donuts with melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar and serve right away.

Notes

Don't toss the donut holes; air fry them for about 3 minutes for a little bonus treat.

8) Crunchy Air Fryer Onion Rings

These are really simple to make, and they are going to replicate that perfect state fair crunch without that greasy aftermath that usually comes with it.

When you think of state fair food, you think of all the greasy goodness and that perfect crunch that comes along with whatever you order. And onion rings are no different. They are everyone's favorite go-to snack, and you are simply going to cut up your onion, bread them, and toss them in. These will surprise you and your guests as you create a favorite fried food right at home without all the mess.

Crunchy Air Fryer Onion Rings

Crispy seasoned batter stays on the onion rings and shatters with every bite.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 large onions cut into 1/2-inch rings
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt

Method

 

1. Separate the onion slices into individual rings.
2. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with paprika and salt.
3. Dredge each ring in flour, then egg, then press firmly into the panko.
4. Mist with cooking spray and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
5. Air fry at 380F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crunchy.

Notes

Use the larger outer rings and save the small centers for tonight's burgers.

9) Tender Air Fryer Pork Chops

Air fryer pork chops are going to give you a really juicy meat that has the perfect crunchy crust. Really proving what your air fryer can do. Pork chops are an easy weeknight go-to, and tossing them into the air fryer is just going to speed up that process for you.

I always like to serve these alongside a side of mashed potatoes or mac and cheese, and the kids eat it all every time.

Tender Air Fryer Pork Chops

Learn how to cook juicy, restaurant-style pork chops from the comfort of your home. Sear seasoned pork chops in less than fifteen minutes! Each pork chop has a perfectly crusted exterior. The inside is juicy and packed with flavor.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 boneless pork chops 1-inch thick
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Method

 

1. Pat the pork chops dry and rub with olive oil.
2. Combine the garlic powder, paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper, then coat the chops on both sides.
3. Arrange in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
4. Cook at 400F for 6 minutes, flip, and cook another 5 to 6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145F.
5. Rest 5 minutes before slicing so the juices redistribute.

Notes

A touch of brown sugar in the rub gives you a gorgeous caramelized crust.

10) Zesty Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos

These zesty air fryer shrimp tacos are going to be another good weeknight meal that will be a new go-to for your family. I personally like to cook the shrimp separately and then put my tacos together and crisp up that shell in the air fryer.

If you try to cook the shrimp in the taco shell in the air fryer, it's not going to reach that level of opaqueness that you really want with shrimp, and you also don't want to overcook the shrimp, making it rubbery. So cook them separately, put them together, and let the air fryer finish this one out.

Zesty Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos

Spiced air-friend shrimp in warm tortillas, crunchy slaw, and a squeeze of lime.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 23 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 8 corn tortillas warmed
• 2 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 lime cut into wedges

Method

 

1. Toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
2. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
3. Cook at 400F for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking halfway, until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
4. Warm the tortillas and fill each with shrimp and shredded cabbage.
5. Squeeze lime over the top and serve immediately.

Notes

Don't overcook the shrimp; they're done the moment they curl and turn pink.

11) Delicious Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

These delicious air fryer sweet potato fries have been a go-to for our family, especially since we really started watching what we eat. Sweet potatoes are a great way to throw in some added nutritional value while feeling like a treat, and the air fryer is what is going to help do that.

You're going to have perfect crispy fries with a tender, fluffy inside that is actually going to be a win for both the adults and the kids.

Delicious Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries that are caramelized have a smoky spice, and they are crispy.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 33 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 large sweet potatoes cut into 1/4-inch sticks
• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt

Method

 

1. Toss the sweet potato sticks with cornstarch until lightly coated.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and salt, tossing to coat evenly.
3. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed.
4. Cook at 380F for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, until crisp at the edges.
5. Season with a little more salt and serve hot.

Notes

The cornstarch is the trick to crispy sweet potato fries that aren't soggy.

12) Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites

These air fryer cauliflower bites are a delicious way to give a healthier angle to buffalo chicken bites, especially if you cook them, crisp them up, and then roll them in buffalo sauce. It is going to be a really similar snack to buffalo wings, but it is a much healthier alternative.

And the surprising part is that the air fryer gives you that perfect outside crisp, and the inside veggie has a delicious crunch that wins everyone over every single time.

Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites

These beautifully golden and crunchy cauliflower florets are battered to absolute perfection. An addictive snack or side dish!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup milk
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt

Method

 

1. Whisk the flour and milk into a thin batter.
2. Dip each floret in the batter, letting the excess drip off, then roll in panko mixed with garlic powder and salt.
3. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket and mist with cooking spray.
4. Cook at 400F for 13 to 15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crisp.
5. Serve hot with your favorite dip.

Notes

Toss them in buffalo sauce after cooking if you want a little heat.

13) Savory Air Fryer Eggplant

Eggplant is honestly so underrated, and it makes a great dish. A favorite in our house is eggplant parmesan, and being able to throw this in the air fryer is going to give you perfectly crispy rounds that are a crowd favorite at the table every single time.

This is a vegetable that even the kids enjoy. It just comes down to cooking it the right way and pairing it with the right sauce and cheese, and you are good to go.

Savory Air Fryer Eggplant

Sliced breaded eggplants that are crispy and golden brown on the outside and creamy and soft on the inside.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 14 minutes mins

Total Time 34 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 large eggplant sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup grated parmesan
• 1 tsp salt

Method

 

1. Salt the eggplant rounds and let them sit 15 minutes, then pat dry to draw out moisture and bitterness.
2. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan.
3. Dredge each round in flour, then egg, then the breadcrumb mixture.
4. Mist with cooking spray and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
5. Air fry at 380F for 12 to 14 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender. Sprinkle with salt and serve.

Notes

Salting first keeps the eggplant from turning soggy or bitter.

14) Air Fryer Stuffed Bell Peppers

These stuffed bell peppers are going to end with the perfect crispy crust every single time, and it is a dish that will always be in your rotation. You're going to want to put cheese on top of these toward the end, and you will find that they get the perfect brown crisp right on top, and your pepper filling can vary from shredded chicken to beef to ground turkey.

I really love doing this meal as a healthier option, so I like to stuff mine with ground turkey and diced tomatoes and taco seasoning, and it really just tastes like a fiesta in your mouth that you are really going to enjoy.

Air Fryer Stuffed Bell Peppers

Sweet bell peppers filled with seasoned beef, rice, and melted cheese make for a great meal.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 38 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 bell peppers tops cut off and seeded
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt

Method

 

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then drain and stir in the rice, marinara, Italian seasoning, and salt.
2. Spoon the filling into the hollowed peppers and top with shredded mozzarella.
3. Place the peppers upright in the air fryer basket.
4. Cook at 360F for 15 to 18 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Let cool a couple minutes before serving.

Notes

Use a muffin tin liner or small ramekin to keep wobbly peppers standing upright.

15) Sweet Air Fryer Apple Chips

These sweet air fryer apple chips are going to be a snack that your kids really enjoy. And with fall right around the corner, these are some cheap, crunchy, cinnamon-forward snacks that are going to taste like fall in one bite. The really good part about the air fryer, again, is just giving you that really good crisp that is often underrated and overlooked.

Making apple chips is really easy to do yourself. You just want to make sure that you cut them really thinly. That way they get the perfect crisp. If you have chunks that are too thick, you're just going to end up with mushy apples with crispy outsides.

Sweet Air Fryer Apple Chips

Kids' favorite wholesome snack; thin, crisp and sweet apple slices with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 28 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 apples cored and thinly sliced
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp granulated sugar optional

Method

 

1. Slice the apples as thinly and evenly as possible, ideally with a mandoline.
2. Toss the slices with cinnamon and sugar.
3. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket, overlapping as little as possible.
4. Cook at 300F for 16 to 18 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes, until the chips look dry and the edges curl.
5. Let them cool fully; they crisp up as they sit.

Notes

They feel a little bendy when hot, so be patient and let them cool to get the crunch.

16) Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Air fryer chicken tenders are the go-to lunch in our household because I can make one batch fresh for my husband in the morning before he goes to work because they cook so quickly. But then they are also really easy to toss in for lunchtime for me and the kids.

You can use frozen chicken tenders. That is our go-to because they are really quick and easy to throw in, but if you have the time to have fresh chicken tenderloins, you can do that for a dinner meal as well. Just take the time to dry your chicken, bread it, and pop it in, and you're going to end up with that perfect crisp from the air fryer every single time.

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Ready to dip in ranch or honey mustard, these are crunchy panko crusted chicken tenders.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 lb chicken tenders
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt

Method

 

1. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
2. Dredge each tender in flour, then egg, then press firmly into the panko.
3. Mist with cooking spray and arrange in a single layer in the basket.
4. Air fry at 390F for 6 minutes, flip, and cook another 5 to 6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
5. Serve with dipping sauce.

Notes

Press the panko on firmly so the coating stays crunchy and doesn't flake off.

17) Gooey Air Fryer Brownies

A lot of people don't realize that their air fryer is just as capable of making desserts. And these gooey air fryer brownies are sure to be a hit for everyone in your house.

They are fudgy and gooey, and coming out warm from the air fryer with those perfect crisp-up edges is going to go so well with ice cream. This is your fastest dessert fix, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Gooey Air Fryer Brownies

Brownies baked in the air fryer feature rich chocolatey flavor, fudgy texture, and an oozy, gooey center. Best of all, they have that shiny, crackly top just like traditional brownies.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 28 minutes mins

Servings: 9 brownies

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 0.5 cup melted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 0.5 cup cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.5 cup chocolate chips

Method

 

1. Whisk the melted butter and sugar together, then beat in the eggs until glossy.
2. Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
3. Pour the batter into a greased pan that fits your air fryer.
4. Air fry at 320F for 16 to 18 minutes until the top is set but the center is still soft.
5. Let cool at least 15 minutes before slicing so they hold together.

Notes

Pull them while the center still looks slightly underdone for that gooey texture; they firm up as they cool.

18) Spicy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

This spicy air fryer buffalo cauliflower goes back to those cauliflower bites. This is a way to add some spicy flavor to a vegetable that people don't really think about when it's covered in buffalo sauce. That is why this is our go-to, especially on game day.

Spicy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Tossing cauliflower florets in buffalo sauce is a great way to make a crispy fiery snack that everyone is sure to enjoy.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 33 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 cup buffalo hot sauce
• 1 tbsp melted butter

Method

 

1. Whisk the flour, water, and garlic powder into a thin batter.
2. Dip each floret in the batter and let the excess drip off, then arrange in a single layer in the basket.
3. Air fry at 380F for 12 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp.
4. Stir the buffalo sauce and melted butter together, then toss the cooked florets in the sauce.
5. Return to the air fryer for 4 to 6 minutes to set the glaze, then serve.

Notes

Serve with celery and blue cheese dressing to cool down the heat.

19) Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are not really popular in my household, but adding this garlic-parmesan flavor to them is a way to convert the whole household into believers that Brussels sprouts are a good vegetable.

The garlic-parmesan is going to give you a flavor you wouldn't expect from Brussels sprouts. And the air fryer is going to crisp everything up nicely, so everyone will be willing to try them.

Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts that have been caramelized and have crispy brussels sprout leaves, garlic, and parmesan snow.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb Brussels sprouts halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 cup grated parmesan

Method

 

1. Toss the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic, and salt.
2. Arrange cut-side down in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
3. Cook at 380F for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking halfway, until the edges are crispy and deeply browned.
4. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the grated parmesan while still hot.
5. Serve right away.

Notes

Cut-side down means more contact with the basket and more of those crispy, caramelized edges.