Air Fryer Recipes & Ideas

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Air Fryer Recipes & Ideas
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Magic Bullet Just Created an Air Fryer That’s Perfect for Summer Cooking
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Whip up deliciously crispy meals without turning your kitchen into a sauna.
Vanessa Spilios
Jul 27, 2021
The Air Fryer Is the Secret to Fast and Snappy Hot Dogs
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside.
Perry Santanachote
Jul 15, 2021
Ricotta Is the Secret to Moist & Flavorful Air Fryer Meatballs
Serve them in a sub with gooey, melted cheese, or plop them on top of creamy mashed potatoes — there's no wrong way to enjoy this comfort food classic.
Tara Holland
Jul 14, 2021
Save Up to 50% on Keurig, Le Creuset, Roomba, and More Top Brands During Bed Bath & Beyond’s Epic Fourth of July Sale
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If you've been waiting for your chance to stock up, this is it.
Rochelle Bilow
Jul 1, 2021
Here's How To Cook Tender, Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
Yes, chicken breast can be tender and juicy.
Patty Catalano
Jun 29, 2021
Air Fryer Apple Pie Chips Are Impossibly Crispy
And they're ready in just 10 minutes.
Laura Arnold
Jun 28, 2021
The 10 Best Groceries to Buy from Trader Joe’s If You Have an Air Fryer
Groceries
Crispy magic awaits!
Lauren Masur
Jun 22, 2021
These Air Fryer Apple Cider Donuts Are Ridiculously Good
And you get to skip all the deep-frying.
Meghan Splawn
Jun 24, 2021
Air Fryer Salmon and Brussels Sprouts Cooks in Just 10 Minutes
Leave the oven off and dig into tender, flaky salmon and super-crispy sprouts in a fraction of the time.
Laura Arnold
Jun 21, 2021
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Have Impossibly Crispy Skins
Perfect potatoes every single time.
Meghan Splawn
Jun 20, 2021
Macy’s Is Having a Huge Sale on Small Appliances from Instant Pot, Nespresso, and More Big Brands
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There are tons of great gift ideas for your dad (or yourself, we won't tell).
Tim Minerd
Jun 17, 2021
These Are the Best Shortcut Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Make
Warm, gooey, and slathered with cream cheese icing — all in a fraction of the time.
Kelli Foster
Jun 13, 2021
Your Air Fryer Is the Secret to the Easiest Homemade Potato Chips
Extra crispy and perfectly salted — no hot oil required.
Meghan Splawn
Jun 11, 2021
Our Tools Editor Swears By this Super-Affordable Air Fryer from Amazon (and It’s on Sale!)
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"It delivers a HUGE bang for your buck."
Phoebe Sklansky
Jun 2, 2021
10 Deals You Can’t Afford To Miss From Bed Bath & Beyond’s Epic Memorial Day Sale
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Score incredible savings on top brands like Ninja, Staub, Nespresso, KitchenAid, Shark, Zwilling, and more.
Vanessa Spilios
May 27, 2021
7 Cleaning Tips Every Air Fryer Owner Needs to Know
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
A little lemon juice and vinegar can help get rid of lingering odors.
Shifrah Combiths
May 26, 2021
You Only Need 3 Ingredients to Make These Bacon-Wrapped Onion Rings
They only take 20 minutes to cook in the air fryer!
Will Coleman
May 21, 2021
Macy’s Latest Sale Has the Hottest Deals on Everything You Need for Summer Cooking
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Number four is going to save you so much money at the grocery store!
Sholeen Damarwala
May 19, 2021
I Tried Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Eggs — And the Results Were NOT What I Expected
Recipe Review
It's not all it's cracked up to be.
Kelli Foster
May 11, 2021
The Air Fryer Is the Best Way to Make Super Crispy Tater Tots at Home
They taste just like deep-fried restaurant tots.
Patty Catalano
Apr 16, 2021
The Very Best Small Appliances for 2021
Kitchn Essentials
Of course, we included our favorite Instant Pot, air fryer, stand mixer, toaster oven, blender, and more.
The Kitchn Editors
Apr 15, 2021
I Tried This Bestselling Kitchen Appliance from Drew Barrymore’s Walmart Collection — And, Yes, It’s Worth the Hype
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Pretty and practical!
Sholeen Damarwala
Apr 12, 2021
Make Air Fryer Asparagus for Perfectly Crisp-Tender Spears
It's ready in less than 10 minutes.
Patty Catalano
Apr 5, 2021
We Tried All of the Instant Pot Air Fryers — Here’s Which One You Should Buy
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We made a whole bunch of french fries, orange chicken, and cauliflower gnocchi to find out.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Mar 25, 2021
Air Frying Fruit Is the 5-Minute Trick to the Easiest Dessert
Turn your apples into APPLE PIE with just three ingredients.
Naomi Tomky
Feb 24, 2021
Your Air Fryer Is the Secret to Perfect Homemade French Fries
Just like the ones at your favorite fast food joint.
Sara Tane
Feb 18, 2021
PSA: Amazon Just Marked Down an Air Fryer Oven From One of Our Favorite Small Appliance Brands
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This cute and compact air fryer convection oven is all you need to whip up a delicious storm in the kitchen!
Mark Marino
Feb 17, 2021
Should You Buy an Air Fryer, an Air Fryer Oven, or an Air Fryer Toaster Oven?
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We'll tell you the pros and cons of each.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Feb 8, 2021
Air Fryer Greek Chicken and Potatoes Is an Easy Dinner Win
Garlic, lemon, dill, and oregano add tons of flavor to a simple chicken dinner.
Olivia Mack McCool
Feb 5, 2021
10 Things Our New Gear Tester Thinks Wirecutter Is Wrong About
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Plus, what gadgets and equipment to buy instead.
Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Jan 26, 2021
Why This Air Fryer from Walmart is The Appliance You Need for 2021
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A simple search for an "air fryer" on Walmart.com results in pages and pages of machines. This is the one to get.
Sharon Franke
Jan 6, 2021
How Does an Air Fryer Work?
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An air fryer is actually a lot like a countertop convection oven. Just with a few differences.
Sharon Franke
Jan 13, 2021
These Air Fryer Shrimp Are the Crispy-Crunchy Appetizer I Can't Stop Eating
Restaurant-style fried shrimp — no hot oil required!
Meghan Splawn
Jan 16, 2021
8 Things Your Air Fryer Manual Won't Tell You, but You Need to Know
Its a surprisingly versatile machine!
Jamie Campbell
Jan 6, 2021
Now’s the Time to Finally Buy Instant Pot’s Do-It-All Air Fryer (It’s on Sale!)
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It's like getting nine appliances for the (discounted) price of one.
Sholeen Damarwala
Jan 5, 2021
The Very Best Last-Minute Gifts on Amazon (Including That $99 Staub Dutch Oven!)
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With prices starting as low as $15, you're bound to find something for every single person left on your list.
AnnMarie Mattila
Dec 18, 2020
We Tested 8 Methods for Searing Meat — And the Winner Was a Shocker
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Can you save cooking and cleanup time with a new technique? We investigate.
Meghan Splawn
Dec 12, 2020
I’ve Been Using This 12-in-1 Air Fryer for Nearly 6 Months — Here Are My Honest Thoughts
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It can also make a rotisserie chicken!
Kelli Foster
Nov 6, 2020
These Hushpuppies Are the Best Thing to Happen to Leftover Stuffing
They're sure to become a new Thanksgiving tradition.
Laura Arnold
Nov 6, 2020
Skip the Deep-Frying and Make Crispy, Juicy Fried Chicken in the Air Fryer
It's so much easier — and just as delicious.
Laura Arnold
Oct 21, 2020
Amazon Has Its Own Line of Small Appliances — And These 5 Are Super Impressive!
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Especially considering how inexpensive these are!
Danielle Centoni
Oct 20, 2020
Here's How to Cook Perfect Salmon Every Single Time
Crisp outside, juicy inside, and never overcooked!
Meghan Splawn
Oct 8, 2020
One of Our Favorite Air Fryers Now Comes in an Adorable Mini Size (and It’s Only $50!)
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Simple to use and takes up so little space!
Vanessa Spilios
Sep 30, 2020
The 18 Best Frozen Groceries for Anyone Missing Bar Snacks
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Pop these babies into the air fryer!
Katie Workman
Sep 3, 2020
We Tried the Gadget That Turns Your Instant Pot into an Air Fryer
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Here's how it went.
Meghan Splawn
Aug 24, 2020
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Air Fryer Mini Pierogies with Warm Apple Pie Dip Is the Fall Treat You and the Fam Deserve
Even if it feels like summer will never end, fall is quickly approaching. Come September, temperatures will start to drop and apples will suddenly be abundant. What better way to celebrate this fall favorite than with a warm and cozy treat your whole family will love?With the help of Mrs.
Creative Studio
Aug 13, 2020
Absolutely Perfect S’mores Are Just One More Reason to Love Your Air Fryer
Just wait until you see how toasty and gooey the marshmallows get.
Meghan Splawn
Jul 25, 2020
Dash’s Best-Selling Air Fryers Make Summer Cooking Breezy — and They’re 30% Off on Amazon Today Only
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Give your hot stove the rest of the summer off!
Sholeen Damarwala
Jul 22, 2020
The 3 Instant Pot Appliances That Will Totally Save Your Summer (Bonus: They’re on Sale!)
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Too hot to turn on the oven? Don't sweat it!
Sholeen Damarwala
Jul 13, 2020
How the Air Fryer Makes Every Vegetable Taste Better
Caramelization + convection = perfection every single time.
Meghan Splawn
May 27, 2020
13 of the Best Groceries to Cook in Your Air Fryer
Groceries
Chicken sausage! Burritos! Tofu! And more!
Katie Workman
Mar 30, 2020
Instant Pot Makes a Multi-Cooker That’s ALSO an Air Fryer — And It’s My New Favorite Small Appliance
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Torn between an Instant Pot or an air fryer? Now you can have both. In one machine!
Meghan Splawn
Feb 20, 2020
This New Gadget Turns Your Instant Pot into an Air Fryer
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One appliance and two lids seems a lot easier to store than two appliances, no?
Lisa Freedman
Jan 8, 2020
Our Top 10 Kitchen Tool Guides of 2019
Best of Kitchn 2019
We have VERY strong opinions when it comes to picking the best kitchen gear.
Lisa Freedman
Dec 30, 2019
The 6 Best Things We Learned About Air Fryers in 2019
Best of Kitchn 2019
For one, Trader Joe's orange chicken NEEDS to be made in an air fryer.
Lisa Freedman
Dec 18, 2019
Instant Pot's Air Fryer Vortex Plus Is a Game Changer — and 60% Off Right Now
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It's a kitchen wonder, even if it still needs a few improvements.
Meghan Splawn
Dec 23, 2019
10 of Our Favorite Air Fryer Recipes
There are savory staples, like crispy pork chops and fried chicken, plus sweet treats like chocolate chip cookies and warm, flaky donuts.
Kelli Foster
Dec 4, 2019
The Single Best Thing You Can Get for a Loved One Who’s Obsessed with the Instant Pot
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Because the love people have for the Instant Pot knows no bounds.
Lisa Freedman
Nov 19, 2019
10 Small Appliances (That Aren’t the Instant Pot) to Gift for the Holidays
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In case your favorite home cook already has the multi-cooker.
Lisa Freedman
Nov 14, 2019
PSA: Instant Pot's New Air Fryer Is Finally Back in Stock
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This one is smaller and performs a few less functions, which means it's easier to use.
Lisa Freedman
Oct 25, 2019
The 10 Best Air Fryer Appetizer Recipes for the Holidays
Start your holiday parties right with these crowd-pleasing appetizers.
Christine Byrne
Oct 21, 2019
Recipe: Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
These are even easier than buying the box of frozen ones.
Meghan Splawn
Oct 18, 2019
The Absolute Best Way to Cook Crispy, Juicy Pork Chops
This technique is brilliant.
Meghan Splawn
Oct 18, 2019
Air Fryer Mini Calzones
They're stuffed with melty cheese and lots of pepperoni.
Meghan Splawn
Oct 18, 2019
Amazon Shoppers Are Obsessed with This Air Fryer
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It's the bestselling air fryer on Amazon!
Lauren Masur
Oct 9, 2019
PSA: Instant Pot's New Air Fryer Is On Sale Right Now
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Will it be as popular as the Instant Pot?
Jaclyn Turner
Sep 12, 2019
Not a Drill: You Can Score a Dash Deluxe Air Fryer for 30% Off — But Only for a Limited Time
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Because it's too hot to turn on the oven.
Mark Marino
Aug 19, 2019
3 Air Fryer Hacks That Actually Work (and One That Doesn’t)
Here's how to really master your air fryer.
Kelli Foster
Jun 24, 2019
Psst! You Can Score a Dash Air Fryer and Rice Cooker for 20% Off.
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But only for a limited time
Mark Marino
Jun 19, 2019
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Recipe: Air Fryer Beignets
Here’s the easiest way to armchair travel down to New Orleans: Pull out your air fryer and make these pillowy beignets piled high with powdered sugar quicker than you can say Big Easy. Not only do they come together easily, but there’s also no deep frying—meaning less cleanup for you and so you can get right to dunking these treats into a hot cup of coffee.
Creative Studio
May 28, 2019
These Are the Best Air Fryer Cookbooks for 2019
Did you happen to get an air fryer for the holidays? If you did, you’re probably wondering: How the heck do I use this contraption? We don’t blame you. We were confused by it at first too. Frying? With … air? Well, we gave one a whirl and confirmed, without a doubt, that this gadget definitely gets the job done — especially when it comes to roasted veggies, crispy chickpeas, whole chickens, wings, Shishito peppers, and DOUGHNUTS.
Lauren Masur
May 1, 2019
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Feb 27, 2020