Even before the coronavirus pandemic, global cooking trends were showing an uptick in people cooking at home. Gallup and Cookpad’s latest report published Dec. 17, 2021, showed that through 2019, a growing number of people around the world were cooking at home rather than going out or eating pre-cooked meals.
In the U.S., the swelling popularity of at-home meal prep subscriptions from Blue Apron to Hello Fresh! and the growing prevalence of grocery delivery underscore a renewed interest in prepping meals at home. Then as COVID-19 spread, mandatory restaurant shutdowns and capacity limits drove a dramatic jump in home cooking—not to mention demand for recipes and sales of things like yeast and kitchen appliances.
One of the biggest kitchen-appliance trends is, naturally, the air fryer. Air fryers can make all your favorite fried recipes in a healthier way that locks in nutrition and doesn’t overheat your kitchen (or put you in the line of fire for errant grease splatter). From fried chicken and stuffed mushrooms to French fries and veggie tempura, the sky’s the limit on what can go into this appliance. For inspiration, Stacker compiled a list of 50 delicious air fryer recipes from Allrecipes. Keep reading for a taste of all the things your air fryer can do.
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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
– Prep: 30 mins
– Cook: 15 mins
– Total: 45 mins
– Servings: 6
– Yield: 6 servings
– Number of ingredients: 12
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Roasted Carrots
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 20 mins
– Total: 25 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 2 servings
– Number of ingredients: 8
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 10 mins
– Total: 15 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 2 servings
– Number of ingredients: 6
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Mustard-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes and Green Beans
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 30 mins
– Total: 40 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 11
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Sriracha Mayo
– Prep: 15 mins
– Cook: 20 mins
– Total: 35 mins
– Servings: 9
– Yield: 36 scallops
– Number of ingredients: 7
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Ranch Pork Chops
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 10 mins
– Additional: 10 mins
– Total: 25 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 4
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 20 mins
– Total: 30 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 6
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Broiled Grapefruit
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 6 mins
– Total: 16 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 2 grapefruit halves
– Number of ingredients: 6
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Brown Sugar and Pecan Roasted Apples
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 10 mins
– Total: 20 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 32 roasted apple wedges
– Number of ingredients: 6
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer French Fries
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 25 mins
– Additional: 25 mins
– Total: 1 hr
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 4
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Mini Breakfast Burritos
– Prep: 15 mins
– Cook: 30 mins
– Total: 45 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 9
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Potato Wedges
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 30 mins
– Total: 35 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 16 potato wedges
– Number of ingredients: 7
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 10 mins
– Total: 20 mins
– Servings: 8
– Yield: 8 doughnuts
– Number of ingredients: 6
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Beignets
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 15 mins
– Total: 25 mins
– Servings: 7
– Yield: 7 beignets
– Number of ingredients: 10
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air-Fried Crumbed Fish
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 12 mins
– Total: 22 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 fillets
– Number of ingredients: 5
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Oreos®
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 5 mins
– Total: 10 mins
– Servings: 9
– Yield: 9 cookies
– Number of ingredients: 5
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 1 hr
– Total: 1 hr 5 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 7
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Roasted Bananas
– Prep: 2 mins
– Cook: 7 mins
– Total: 9 mins
– Servings: 1
– Yield: 1 serving
– Number of ingredients: 2
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Meatballs
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 20 mins
– Additional: 5 mins
– Total: 35 mins
– Servings: 16
– Yield: 16 meatballs
– Number of ingredients: 8
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 10 mins
– Total: 20 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 2 servings
– Number of ingredients: 6
– Read more about the recipe here
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Basic Air Fryer Hot Dogs
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 5 mins
– Total: 10 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 2
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 1 hr
– Total: 1 hr 5 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 2 baked potatoes
– Number of ingredients: 3
– Read more about the recipe here
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Simple Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 30 mins
– Total: 35 mins
– Servings: 6
– Yield: 6 servings
– Number of ingredients: 5
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air-Fryer Roasted Veggies
– Prep: 20 mins
– Cook: 10 mins
– Total: 30 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 2 cups
– Number of ingredients: 10
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
– Prep: 30 mins
– Cook: 15 mins
– Total: 45 mins
– Servings: 6
– Yield: 6 servings
– Number of ingredients: 12
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Rib-Eye Steak
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 15 mins
– Additional: 2 hrs 5 mins
– Total: 2 hrs 25 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 2 steaks
– Number of ingredients: 4
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Meatloaf
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 25 mins
– Additional: 10 mins
– Total: 45 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 9
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
– Prep: 15 mins
– Cook: 20 mins
– Total: 35 mins
– Servings: 6
– Yield: 6 taquitos
– Number of ingredients: 11
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 24 mins
– Total: 34 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 5
– Read more about the recipe here
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Dry-Rub Air-Fried Chicken Wings
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 35 mins
– Total: 45 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 8 wings
– Number of ingredients: 9
– Read more about the recipe here
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Breaded Air Fryer Pork Chops
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 10 mins
– Total: 20 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 5
– Read more about the recipe here
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Crumbed Chicken Tenderloins (Air Fried)
– Prep: 15 mins
– Cook: 12 mins
– Total: 27 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 8 tenderloins
– Number of ingredients: 4
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Sausage Patties
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 10 mins
– Total: 15 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 2
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
– Prep: 15 mins
– Cook: 20 mins
– Total: 35 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 13
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 10 mins
– Total: 15 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 2 servings
– Number of ingredients: 7
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Breakfast Frittata
– Prep: 15 mins
– Cook: 20 mins
– Total: 35 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 2 servings
– Number of ingredients: 7
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 10 mins
– Total: 20 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 2 servings
– Number of ingredients: 7
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Chicken Katsu with Homemade Katsu Sauce
– Prep: 20 mins
– Cook: 20 mins
– Total: 40 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 11
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
– Prep: 15 mins
– Cook: 15 mins
– Total: 30 mins
– Servings: 6
– Yield: 6 servings
– Number of ingredients: 13
– Read more about the recipe here
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Easy Air Fryer Pork Chops
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 20 mins
– Additional: 5 mins
– Total: 35 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 8
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
– Prep: 15 mins
– Cook: 20 mins
– Additional: 5 mins
– Total: 40 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 2 servings
– Number of ingredients: 11
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 15 mins
– Total: 25 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 2 servings
– Number of ingredients: 5
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer One-Bite Roasted Potatoes
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 10 mins
– Total: 15 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 2 servings
– Number of ingredients: 4
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Calamari
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 15 mins
– Total: 25 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 8
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Donut Sticks
– Prep: 20 mins
– Cook: 15 mins
– Total: 35 mins
– Servings: 8
– Yield: 48 donut sticks
– Number of ingredients: 5
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 25 mins
– Total: 35 mins
– Servings: 8
– Yield: 8 servings
– Number of ingredients: 12
– Read more about the recipe here
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Cajun Air Fryer Salmon
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 10 mins
– Total: 20 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 2 servings
– Number of ingredients: 4
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Buttermilk Fried Chicken
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 30 mins
– Additional: 4 hrs
– Total: 4 hrs 35 mins
– Servings: 6
– Yield: 6 servings
– Number of ingredients: 7
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Spicy Green Beans
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 25 mins
– Additional: 5 mins
– Total: 40 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 6
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Lobster Tails with Lemon-Garlic Butter
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 10 mins
– Total: 20 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 2 lobster tails
– Number of ingredients: 7
– Read more about the recipe here