Easy Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners

Easy air fryer recipes for beginners

You just got an air fryer, now what? You are probably wondering what you should make first in your air fryer? Well, that is why you are here today as these collections of 21 simple and easy recipes would give you a great head start.

You would be enjoying your air fryer meals in no time and the best thing is that these air fryer recipes are completely free to you. 

What can you cook in an air fryer

This is probably a burning question you have been asking yourself since you are new to using an air fryer. The good news is you can cook virtually everything and anything in the air fryer. You can bake, cook in the air fryer.

The one thing you can’t do in an air fryer is fry food, air fryer is not a deep fryer, and it should never be used as one.

What you cook in the air fryer can mimic fried food, because you don’t need excess oil for crispy food. Also, it is important to know that the air fryer is not for frozen foods only, you can cook, fresh and raw food in your little gadget.

Back to our easy air fryer recipes that are perfect for beginners and pros. These recipes include practical tips to ensure you cook like a pro.

If you own an oven or you have used one before, then using an air fryer would be a ride in the pack. Without further ado, let me share with you these 21 ridiculously quick, easy, and delicious recipes.

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Air fryer meat and chicken 

How To Cook Chicken Breast In Air Fryer (Air Fryer Chicken Breast)

Learn how to cook chicken breast in air fryer perfectly at all times. This is a quick, simple and delicious chicken recipe you would be happy to have in your repertoire. The chicken breast is flavorful, tender and juicy

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Air Fryer Salmon With Skin

Learn how to cook crispy skin salmon in the air fryer in 15 minutes. This air fryer salmon is easy and quick to make, the spice rub is customizable and you only need 7 minutes of active cooking time.

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Air Fryer Steak Bites

Air fryer steak bites! How to cook steak bites in the air fryer perfectly at all times. Juicy steak cut into bite sizes then seasoned with the best steak marinade.

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Air fryer sausages (The Best Ever)

Cooking sausages in air fryer is like a breeze in the park, it comes out perfect every time. today I will be showing you how to make it in under 15 minutes. it is super quick, hand and mess-free.

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Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe (Fresh or Frozen)

This air fryer shrimp will be on repeat as a favourite recipe in your kitchen. Easy 8 minutes dinner the whole family would love, the air fried shrimp is Juicy, tender, buttery and delicious. A perfect low carb option for a quick weeknight meal.

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Air Fryer Chicken Kabobs

Take a break from the grill and make these quick and easy air fryer chicken kabobs in less than 15 minutes. It is so good, you would think it was grilled!

Skewered chicken breast pieces and vegetables marinated in simple everyday spices then air fried until tender and juicy. This recipe makes a great appetizer or a healthy dinner the whole family would love.

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Air Fryer Cod (Easy Air Fryer Fish Recipe)

Are you looking for an air fryer fish recipe with no breading, look no further as this air fryer cod recipe has all the answers you need? The fish is perfectly cooked to perfection under 15 minutes, it is flavourful, tender and delicious.

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Air Fryer Turkey Burgers

Air fryer turkey burgers made from scratch in easy steps, this is a healthy ground turkey burger with no breadcrumbs and you would never guess there is an avocado in it. It is juicy and delicious,

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How To Cook Steak In Air Fryer

Learn how to cook perfect steak in air fryer at all times. This air fryer steak is crispy on the outside, perfectly tender and juicy on the inside, foolproof and flavourful.

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Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs

This air fryer boneless chicken thigh recipe is a quick and easy chicken recipe the whole family will love. Using the best chicken thigh marinade to achieve delicious tasting poultry that is ready in under 30 minutes.

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Air Fryer Potatoes (Diced Potatoes)

These easy diced air fryer roasted potatoes are fluffy on the inside and perfectly crispy and golden on the outside it is quick and delicious.

This recipe is the most popular air fryer recipe on this blog and it is for a good reason. It works! a perfect beginner-friendly air fryer recipe you and your whole family would enjoy.

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Air fryer frozen foods 

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

Do you love French fries but can’t be hassled with making it from scratch? let me show you how to make air fryer frozen French fries in easy steps. the chips always come out crispy and perfect and the taste is not compromised too.

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Air Fryer Frozen Burgers

Ever wondered if you can cook frozen burgers in the air fryer. The short answer is yes, air fryer frozen burger patties are convenient and easy to make in this little but mighty gadget.

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Frozen Potatoes in Air Fryer (Roast Potatoes)

Ever wondered if you can cook frozen roast potatoes in your air fryer? Today, I will be sharing with you how to cook frozen potatoes perfectly in your air fryer at all times. It is quick, easy, and perfect for when time is of the essence.

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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast

This air fryer frozen chicken breast is made with 6 pantry staple ingredients. It is quick, easy and delicious. The chicken breast comes out tender and juicy at all times and it is ready in no time too.

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Air Fryer Potato Croquettes

If you have never made potato croquettes in your air fryer, you are missing out a lot. Making frozen potato croquettes in the air fryer is not only time-efficient but also produces croquettes that are crispy on the outside and fluffy and creamy on the inside. Serve this when you want a break from regular fries or mashed potatoes with any sides and dipping sauce of choice.

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Air fryer vegetables

Air Fryer Broccoli

This easy air fryer broccoli is healthy, crispy yet tender on the inside, packed full of flavor, and delicious. Broccoli florets lovingly coated in everyday spices, lemon juice, and olive oil. It is bursting with freshness and definitely a worthy side dish to any meal. It is simply the best!

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Air Fryer Carrots Recipe

This delicious air fryer carrots make the perfect side dish for any main course. With just 4 ingredients, you can enjoy tender and naturally sweet roasted carrots under 30 minutes. it is easy and requires minimal effort.

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Air fryer mushrooms

Air fryer mushrooms is a quick and easy side dish that is packed full of flavour and requires a handful of pantry staple ingredients

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Air Fryer Vegetables (Perfectly Roasted Air Fryer Veggies)

This air fryer marinated vegetable medley is definitely one of the best foods you would make in your air fryer. The vegetables are charred, like it was grilled or roasted in the oven, delicious all the way with perfect crunch!

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Air fryer snacks

These are collections of easy and quick snake recipes you can make in your air fryer in less than 15 minutes. They are all beginner-friendly, economical, more importantly delicious.

Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella

Learn how to cook frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer in simple steps with this recipe. These air fryer frozen mozzarella sticks are ready in 8 minutes, perfect with marinara dipping sauce, you will love it!

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Frozen Wings In The Air Fryer

Air fryer frozen chicken wings recipe! Ever wondered if you can cook frozen chicken wings in the air fryer without the need to thaw it first. Yes, you can, it is simple, easy, and quick too. Juicy, tender, and crispy wings! It makes a great party food or appetizer. Toss in any dipping sauce of choice or serve as it is

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Air Fryer Chickpeas Recipe

This crispy air fryer chickpeas is a perfect salty and crunchy guilt-free, plant-based snack you can whip up under 15 minutes. it is spiced and flavoured with smoked paprika, onion powder and cayenne pepper.

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Air Fryer Pasta Chips

This air fryer Pasta chips is about to be your go-to snack or appetizer recipe, it is crunchy and delicious + extremely easy to make. Serve with marinara dipping sauce, pesto sauce, or creamy feta dip.

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FAQs

Can I put raw food in the air fryer

Yes, it is safe to cook raw food in the air fryer. If cooking meat or any type of protein then it is important to own an instant food thermometer to be able to check that the food is cooked at its correct temperature. 

Can I cook frozen food in the air fryer 

Yes, you can cook frozen foods in the air fryer and they are very easy too. No need to thaw or defrost, simply pop the frozen food from the freezer to the air fryer and cook according to the instructions specified in the recipe. see this air fryer frozen fish sticks recipe for a quick guide.

Best oil for ai fryer

The best oil to use in your air fryer is cooking oil, such as pure vegetable oil, olive oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil.

Do I need to flip food in the air fryer

Yes, some recipes require that you flip the food for even cooking. Also when you flip or shake your food in the air fryer, it ensures equal crispness.

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Easy Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners

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These air fryer diced potatoes is the most popular air fryer recipe on this blog and it is for a good reason. It works! a perfect beginner friendly air fryer recipes you and your whole family would enjoy. and it is delcious. enjoy!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, British

Servings 4

Calories 231 kcal

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

  

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• 1 kg 2 lb Potatoes
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic granules
• 1 teaspoon onion granules
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper

Instructions

 

• Wash the potatoes and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. You can peel the potatoes if you like desire
• Cut the potatoes into cubes and transfer them into a bowl or the air fryer basket if you prefer
  
• Season the potatoes with Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic granules, onion powder, olive oil, salt and pepper and mix to combine so the potatoes are well coated.
  
• Spray the air fryer basket with some cooking oil (it is not important to preheat the air fryer but you may do so if you prefer)
• Add the seasoned cubed potatoes to the air fryer and roast at 200C/400F for 10 minutes, remove the basket and give it a good shake or flip the potatoes if they are not many. Continue to air fry the potatoes for another 10 to 15 minutes or until golden and crispy
  

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Notes

•  You can spray the potatoes with more cooking oil after 10 minutes. Only do this is the potatoes look dry 
• Cooking time may vary according to the size and wattage of the air fryer. I use Cosori air fryer XXL 5.5L to make these potatoes

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 1075mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 357IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg

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