36 Easy Beginner Air Fryer Recipes

The air fryer is a great way to cook all of your favorite recipes quickly and easily! If you are just starting out with an air fryer these basic, easy beginner recipes are the perfect place to start! 

When I first got my air fryer I was eager to try it out and learn to air fry everything! It turns out that a TON of basic everyday recipes can be cooked in the air fryer. Air frying is such a quick an easy way to cook and results in delicious food! 

So I’ve gathered some of the best air fryer recipes for beginners, these foods are some everyday staples that you’ll make again and again. These easy air fryer recipes will become your go-to’s for busy days and weeknights! You’ll wonder how you ever cooked before you had an air fryer! 

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Air Fryer Bacon

If you love bacon, you’ll love this quick and easy way to cook it in the air fryer! This recipes shows you how to achieve perfectly crispy bacon in just a few minutes with minimal mess and hassle. You’ll love how simple cooking bacon can be in the air fryer! 

Air Fryer Baked Potato

Looking for a simple and healthy way to make baked potatoes? With the air fryer, you can have fluffy, perfectly cooked potatoes in less than 30 minutes. Air frying potatoes gives them a crispy skin and tender inside that is just perfect! 

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Cooking chicken breast has never been easier or tastier than with the air fryer! Learn how to  season and cook chicken breast to perfection, with crispy skin and juicy meat. Chicken breasts are  a healthy and versatile option for meal prep or weeknight dinners. 

Air Fryer Broccoli

This crispy air fryer roasted broccoli is the perfect healthy side dish for any meal! This roast broccoli cooks up in just a few minutes with only a handful of ingredients!

Air Fryer Salmon

These easy air fryer salmon bites are full of flavor and super easy to make! They are the perfect easy weeknight meal and pair wonderfully with your favorite veggies and sides!

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts 

These air fryer parmesan brussels sprouts are the perfect side dish for any meal! Crispy brussels sprouts are topped with Parmesan cheese, garlic and spices to create a dish that everyone loves!

Air Fryer Asparagus

Get your greens in with this easy and healthy recipe for air fryer asparagus! If you love roasted asparagus you’ll love how it cooks up in the air fryer. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection this is the perfect veggie side dish for any meal! 

Air Fryer French Fries

Who doesn’t love a good French fry? With air fryer French fries, you can enjoy crispy and delicious fries without the grease and mess of deep-frying. French fries are one of our FAVORITE things to cook in the air fryer! 

Air Fryer Meatballs

Meatballs are a classic comfort food, and you can whip up a big batch in no time with the air fryer! These for  air fryer meatballs are so flavorful and simple to make! They are perfect for entertaining or meal prep! 

Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is a healthy and delicious vegetable, and now you can make it even easier with the air fryer! This tasty squash is a great side dish for roast chicken or beef. It is also a great addition to salads and pasta! 

Air Fryer Cauliflower

Cauliflower is a versatile and healthy vegetable, and now you can cook cauliflower to perfection in the air fryer, with a crispy exterior and tender, interior. 

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs are a flavorful and juicy cut of meat, that cooks beautifully in the air fryer! These bone in chicken thighs have delicious tender meat and crispy skin that the whole family loves! 

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

You won’t believe how easy and delicious corn on the cob is in the air fryer! Super fast, tender, and full of toasted corn flavor air fryer, corn is insanely delicious.

Air Fryer Meatloaf

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food, and it cooks up easily and quickly in the air fryer. No need to use a loaf pan so the exterior gets crispy and covered in delicious glaze! 

Air Fryer Carrots

Carrots are a healthy and delicious vegetable, you can season and cook carrots to perfection this recipe shows you how to make them sweet or savory, whichever you prefer, in less time than it takes to roast them in the oven.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings These air fryer lemon pepper wings are such an easy and flavorful appetizer! These delicious wings make a great game day snack, party appetizer, or delicious lunch or dinner!

Air Fryer Garlic Bread

 Garlic bread is a tasty and easy side dish that goes well with any meal. With this air fryer garlic bread recipe , you can have delicious, crispy garlic bread in just a few minutes. Perfect with pasta, soup or any dinner! 

Air Fryer Shrimp

Looking for a quick and easy appetizer or main dish? These shrimp come together in just a few minutes with a handful of ingredients! Perfect for any occasion! 

Air Fryer Nachos

 Nachos are a classic snack or appetizer, and now you can make them even easier with the air fryer! Layers of melted cheese and crispy chips and all your favorite nacho toppings. 

Air Fryer Turkey Breast

With a crispy exterior and tender, juicy meat, this turkey breast is a crowd-pleaser. It is a great option for entertaining, holidays, or a delicious family dinner! 

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Fried chicken is a classic comfort food, and now you can make it even easier with the air fryer! This fried chicken has a crispy exterior and tender, flavorful meat. 

Air Fryer Pork Chops

Pork chops are a classic dish that the whole family loves! The air fryer makes cooking tender delicious juicy pork chops a breeze! 

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese is a classic comfort food, and now you can make it even easier with the air fryer! This air fryer grilled cheese is perfect, with a crispy exterior and gooey, melted cheese. It goes perfectly with soup 

Air Fryer French Toast

French toast is a classic delicious and easy breakfast, and now you can make it even easier with the air fryer! 

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

 Cooking a whole chicken in the air fryer results in a mouth watering tender chicken with delicious crispy skin! This delicious air fryer rotisserie chicken is quick, easy and full of flavor! This makes the perfect weeknight dinner or whole chicken for meal prep!

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

 Looking for a delicious and healthy snack that’s easy to make? Look no further than air fryer potato wedges! These crispy and flavorful wedges are the perfect alternative to traditional fried potatoes, with all the taste and none of the guilt.

Air Fryer Fish Tacos

These delicious fish tacos are made using the air fryer, which ensures that the fish is nice and crispy on the outside without deep frying!  The tacos are then topped with a tangy and refreshing cilantro lime slaw that is the perfect addition to the tacos! 

Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken

This air fryer popcorn chicken recipe is so easy and flavorful! The whole family loves these delicious little nuggets of crispy chicken that are great for dipping!

Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

With the air fryer, you can make perfectly gooey and delicious cinnamon rolls in no time at all. This recipe uses Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, so it is super easy and effortless!  The cinnamon rolls are perfectly cooked and ready to be enjoyed in just a few minutes.

Air Fryer Tater Tots

The air fryer is the best way to make crispy tater tots! They cook up in no time and are the perfect texture!  They make a great side dish for so many dishes! 

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

If you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, then you should try these air fryer roasted sweet potatoes. They are crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside, and they are seasoned with a delicious blend of spices.

Air Fryer Egg Rolls

Egg rolls are a delicious meal or snack! Filled with tasty savory vegetables, delicious spices and wrapped in a crispy crunchy wrapper. 

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

These drumsticks are seasoned with a delicious blend of spices and then cooked to perfection in the air fryer, resulting in juicy and tender meat with a crispy coating. These are a family favorite that everyone loves! 

Air Fryer Green Beans

If you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, then these air fryer green beans are perfect. They are cooked to perfection and seasoned with garlic and parmesan cheese for extra flavor. They cook up in just a few minutes, and they are crispy and delicious. 

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard boiled eggs are delicious and easy when they are made in the air fryer! Fool proof, easy to peel eggs that are perfect for salads, snacking, or making deviled eggs! 

Air Fryer Donuts

These easy air fryer salmon bites are full of flavor and super easy to make! They are the perfect easy weeknight meal and pair wonderfully with your favorite veggies and sides!

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