Air Fryer Recipes

55 Delicious Air fryer recipes

The air fryer has quickly earned its place on kitchen counters everywhere, making everyday cooking faster, easier, and just a little more exciting. In this collection, you will find recipes that show just how versatile the air fryer can be. Juicy meats, tender fish, crispy vegetables, and freshly baked desserts, all easily prepared in the air fryer. These air fryer recipes make good food feel effortless.

Air fryer chicken recipes

You cannot say air fryer without saying chicken. Wings, drumsticks, nuggets, there is no limit to what you can make. The air fryer ensures juicy meat with a beautifully golden exterior every time. Whether you are after a quick weekday meal or something to impress at dinner, these air fryer chicken recipes deliver comfort, crunch, and pure satisfaction.

Air fryer chicken nuggets

Chicken nuggets are a go-to in many households. They are easy to make and can be served with a lot of different sides. The popular chicken bites are even better when prepared in an air fryer, so try our recipe for homemade air fryer chicken nuggets and see for yourself. Cut chicken fillets into small pieces and coat them in flour, egg, and crushed cornflakes before placing them in the air fryer.

Air fryer chicken drumsticks

Our air fryer chicken drumsticks are marinated in a teriyaki-honey mixture and served with rice and vegetables. The hot air circulation in the air fryer helps the marinade caramelise, resulting in a sticky glaze on the outside and juicy meat inside. You can even use frozen chicken drumsticks; just add 10-15 minutes to the cooking time to make sure that they are cooked through.

Air fryer chicken wings

If you like crispy skin and juicy meat, you should try these air fryer chicken wings. They get even better when marinated with soy sauce, honey, paprika, and chilli. The flavourful wings are served with black rice and a delicious celery salad with cucumber and green peppers.

Air fryer chicken

This easy recipe lets you prepare a whole chicken in the air fryer, and the seasoning is kept simple to let the juicy chicken meat shine. All you have to do before placing it in the air fryer is to clean the chicken, brush it with melted butter and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. We recommend flipping it after about 25 minutes, but other than that, the air fryer does the work and leaves you with juicy meat and browned, crispy skin on your roast chicken.

Air fryer salmon recipes

Salmon is naturally rich, delicate, and flavourful, and the air fryer brings out its best qualities. These recipes show just how effortless it can be to prepare perfectly cooked salmon, whether you prefer a simple seasoning, glaze, or bite-sized portions. You will get flaky, tender salmon with a crisp surface and a wonderfully rich taste.

Air fryer salmon

Air fryer salmon is a quick and delicious way to enjoy this popular fish. The air fryer gives it a delicate crispness on the outside, while keeping the inside moist and flaky. Seasoned with fennel seeds and chilli flakes and prepared alongside broccoli and cherry tomatoes, this salmon is the perfect option when you want an extraordinary dinner without extra work.

Air fryer salmon bites

These air fryer salmon bites with soy and ginger are small in size but big on flavour. Perfect as an appetiser, in a poke bowl, or as part of a weekday meal with rice, they are marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, chilli, ginger, and lime juice before they are coated with egg and cornflakes to create a crunchy surface.

Air fryer salmon with soy sauce

A quick marinade of soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame seeds, garlic, and brown sugar transforms this air fryer salmon with soy sauce into a flavour-packed dish in only 15 minutes. Serve with a green salad or bread for a delicious lunch or with potatoes and dressing for dinner.

Vegetarian air fryer recipes

Vegetables take on new life in the air fryer. With its ability to roast, crisp, and caramelise, the air fryer transforms everyday produce into irresistible dishes ranging from quick snacks and small sides to hearty mains. These recipes prove that vegetables can be exciting, with vibrant colours, bold flavours, and satisfying textures that make vegetarian cooking easy and delicious. Below, we present a select few of our favourites, but you can find even more on our page with vegetarian air fryer recipes. We have also made an article with 10 easy vegetarian recipes.

Air fryer cauliflower

Turn humble cauliflower into a crispy treat with our air fryer cauliflower. Lightly coated in olive oil and garlic, the florets develop golden edges and a tender bite. The cauliflower has a sweet and nutty flavour, which goes very well with the garlic-flavoured oil. Serve them with a yoghurt dressing and a topping of sesame seeds and dill.

Air fryer broccoli

This recipe for air fryer broccoli puts the often-overlooked broccoli stalks to good use by turning them into flavourful broccoli fritters. Chopped and coated in oil, cornflour, garlic powder, and salt, before being mixed with panko breadcrumbs and matured cheddar, they become crispy on the outside while staying soft inside.

Air fryer halloumi

With air fryer halloumi, you get that irresistible crispy outside and soft, chewy middle in just minutes. Cut the halloumi into cubes and toss them with butter & rapeseed oil and black pepper before frying. In our recipe, we serve them with a refreshing tomato and bean salad, but you can also pair the warm halloumi cubes with, for example, couscous or quinoa.

Air fryer corn on the cob

Air fryer corn on the cob is a must-try. Served with a flavourful coriander butter with chilli, these air-fried cobs are sure to become a new favourite. You can also brush them with butter and sprinkle them with salt to make the kernels caramelise slightly in the air fryer for incredible sweetness. Add lime juice and chilli powder for a Mexican-inspired twist.

Air fryer potato recipes

Few ingredients are as versatile and beloved as the humble potato, and the air fryer elevates it to a not-so-humble level. Be it crispy, fluffy, smashed, or creamy, these recipes show just how many ways you can enjoy potatoes in the air fryer. Here are a few recipes that prove that potatoes and air fryers are a perfect pair.

Air fryer fries

No list of air fryer potato recipes is complete without a recipe for air fryer fries. These fries are everything you love about the classic side dish, just easier and faster. The air fryer delivers that perfect crunch without the need for deep-frying. Serve them with your favourite dip or alongside a main course.

Air fryer sweet potato fries

Air fryer sweet potato fries are wonderfully tender with naturally caramelised edges. The air fryer brings out their natural sweetness while keeping them fluffy inside. A mix of salt, garlic, chilli flakes, cornflour, and oil ensures a lovely flavour as well as the perfect texture. Served with your preferred dips or sauces, they make a satisfying side dish to any lunch or dinner.

Air fryer Hasselback potatoes

Air fryer Hasselback potatoes are a beautiful twist on a classic. Thinly sliced and cooked until golden, the layers fan out to create a crisp top and tender inside. The air fryer gives the potatoes that perfect roasted finish every time. In this recipe, we let the potatoes shine by only adding butter and flake salt.

Air fryer jacket potatoes

With air fryer jacket potatoes you get a wonderfully crisp skin and a fluffy inside. They cook faster in the air fryer than in the oven, and the result is ideal for loading with your favourite toppings, for example, an herb butter with shallot, garlic, parsley, and lemon zest.

Air fryer breakfast recipes

Start your morning the easy way with air fryer breakfast recipes. Fluffy omelettes, crispy toasts, and perfectly cooked eggs – the air fryer helps you make any breakfast favourite with minimal effort. Find your favourite among the recipes below or explore our collection of air fryer breakfast recipes. You can also take a look at these 8 delicious air fryer breakfast ideas for more inspiration.

Air fryer omelette

This air fryer omelette is light, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make. It is a fuss-free breakfast that requires no stovetop attention. Just whisk, pour, and let the air fryer do the rest. Ideal for busy mornings or when you do not want to spend your weekend mornings in the kitchen.

Air fryer frittata

Air fryer frittata is a versatile dish that is equally good for breakfast, lunch, and brunch. The air fryer cooks it evenly, creating a soft centre with a lightly browned top. This version is with shredded cheddar and baby spinach, but you can add whatever vegetables, sausages, and herbs you have at hand.

Air fryer egg toast

Air fryer egg toast is the ultimate easy breakfast. The air fryer crisps the bread perfectly while gently cooking the egg in the centre. We recommend sprinkling with cheese before placing the toast in the air fryer, and topping it with chives afterwards.

Air fryer baking and dessert recipes

Dive into the palatable world of air fryer baking and desserts, because yes, you can bake in an air fryer, and the results might surprise you. Our air fryer baking and dessert recipes teach you how to make cookies, muffins, cakes, and more with the same delicious texture you would expect from the oven. If you want some extra tips before you start your baking adventure, read our guide to baking in the air fryer, so you are prepared for your next air fryer adventure.

Air fryer chocolate chip cookies

Half an hour is all you need to create a batch of freshly-made air fryer chocolate chip cookies. The compact size of the air fryer makes these cookies an obvious choice when you want something sweet but not a large amount of it. You can keep a dough in the fridge or freezer and take out the amount you need to make a few cookies to satisfy an evening craving or an unexpected afternoon visitor with coffee.

Air fryer white chocolate macadamia nut cookies

With air fryer white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, you get a sweet, buttery treat with a soft bite and just the right amount of crunch. The cookies only need about 10 minutes in the air fryer and then a few minutes to cool and set afterwards, so you can prepare the dough and keep it in the fridge or freezer, so you always have a sweet treat ready.

Air fryer chocolate cake

Air fryer chocolate cake proves that you do not need an oven to bake a decadent dessert. The air fryer locks in moisture while giving the surface a gentle crust, resulting in a perfect chocolate cake for special occasions or as a cosy treat. To make it extra luxurious, serve it with whipped cream and fresh berries.

Air fryer s’mores

Our recipe for air fryer s'mores brings the campfire favourite indoors. The air fryer melts the chocolate and toasts the marshmallows to golden perfection, all without the mess of an open flame. Sweet, gooey, and nostalgic, prepared in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Air fryer scones Scones

in the air fryer scones are tender and golden, as you know them, but can be prepared faster than traditional ones in the oven. The air fryer provides a lovely crust, and the inside stays soft, as it should. Of course, they are even better if you serve them, true to tradition, with clotted cream, jam, and a cup of tea.

Find more delicious ideas for your air fryer

If you simply cannot get enough of air frying and the many possibilities it gives, we are happy to tell you that there is more to discover. Perhaps you want to test our most popular air fryer recipes or experiment with these air fryer recipes for beginners.

If you prefer to use your well-known recipes, you can take a look at our air fryer conversion chart that helps you convert cooking times and temperatures from traditional oven preparation to the quicker air fryer option. You can also find inspiration in our article on the best foods to cook in an air fryer.