Just entering the world of air fryers? Luckily, we've been there and have excellent advice on air fryer recipes for beginners. This list of 22 easy and quick recipes will have you making healthy meals like a pro such as turkey burgers with kale chips on the side.
Air Fryer Beginner Recipes
Starting out in the kitchen can be daunting. Especially when there are hungry mouths to feed and a busy schedule to upkeep! I've learned that having an air fryer is a time-saver and the recipes turn out SO tasty everyone loves them.
Whether you're searching for crispy broccoli with garlic, juicy pork chops, or recipes in under 30 minutes, you'll be happy to know they are on this list of air fryer recipes for beginners. We share a variety of the BEST air fryer recipes for lunches, dinners, snacks, and more!
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Easy Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Frozen Chicken Breast (From Raw)
Cook boneless skinless chicken breast from frozen in your air fryer in just 20 minutes! No need to worry to defrost it first. Makes for an easy and healthy dinner recipe, just add olive oil, your favorite seasoning, and sauce if desired.
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Air Fryer Frozen Shoestring Fries
Making frozen shoestring fries in the air fryer gives you that close to fried crispy taste you'd get from a restaurant, but made healthier. They're super crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and cook in less time than the oven.
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Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breasts (Magically Moist!)
Air fryer breaded chicken breasts are magically moist with a secret ingredient, not only do they turn out perfectly crisp but they're super juicy on the inside too. Air fried boneless chicken breasts with a crispy breadcrumb parm crust make a fast dinner that takes less than 3o minutes
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Easy Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer
These air fryer frozen chicken tenders cook straight from the freezer and turn out crispy on the outside and juicy inside. They're an easy, high protein dinner or snack that's ready in minutes using any brand of breaded frozen chicken tenders.
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Easy Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli Recipe (Super Crispy!)
An easy and healthy air fryer frozen broccoli recipe. Cooking frozen broccoli in the air fryer is even easier than raw and cooks in almost the same cook time.
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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders (No Breading)
Cook perfect air fryer frozen chicken tenders (no breading) in less than 15 minutes. That's right, no need to defrost the chicken first, you can just oil and season frozen chicken tenderloins and make them from frozen in your air fryer.
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Juicy Air Fryer Pork Chops (Bone-In)
Perfectly crispy, golden brown air fryer bone-in pork chops have a juicy, flavorful, and tender center that will melt in your mouth. Serve up with any roasted veggie, mashed potato, or top with a tasty sauce, it's a Whole Lotta Yum!
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Air Fryer Sausage (Italian, Links, Uncooked)
Air frying Italian sausages and other types of uncooked sausages are super quick and easy to do. Juicy and golden brown every time! Serve with pasta and sauce, or cooked peppers with onions.
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Air Fryer Steak Tips
An easy air fryer steak tips recipes that cooks up in less than 10 minutes. Enjoy the siroin beef tips recipe with a garlic butter sauce for a quick and tasty dinner. Serve with air fried veggies.
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Easy Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp (Garlic Butter Sauce)
Easy air fryer frozen shrimp with a garlic butter sauce gets dinner on the table in 15 minutes without having to defrost the shrimp!
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Air Fryer Ham
A quick and easy air fryer ham that makes the most juicy perfect ham super FAST. Whether you have an uncut ham or a spiral sliced ham, using the air fryer for your holidays makes dinner simple.
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Roasted Air Fryer Mushrooms with Garlic
Easy garlic roasted mushrooms in air fryer cook in less than 15 mins and will become your new favorite way to make "fried" mushrooms. Perfect with a steak, pork chops, or more veggies.
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Roasted Air Fryer Green Bean Recipe
Cooking green beans in an air fryer takes less than 15 minutes and taste great on their own or mixed with mushrooms.
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14
Easy Air Fryer Corn Dogs (Crispy | From Frozen)
Cooking frozen corn dogs in an air fryer are seriously the best way to cook them since they cook FAST and turn out perfectly crisp!
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15
Broccoli in Air Fryer Recipe
Easy crispy broccoli in the air fryer makes perfectly roasted broccoli in just 12 mins! Serve it with chicken, pork chops, or your favorite pasta.
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Kale Chips in Air Fryer
Kale chips in an air fryer is the quickest and best way to make these healthy chips. With a cook time of less than 5 minutes, you can enjoy these without the guilt. Vegan, Whole30, dairy free, low carb, keto, and gluten free.
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17
Butternut Squash Air Fryer Recipe
An easy butternut squash air fryer recipe with maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon that cooks in less than 30 minutes. Get perfect air fried squash faster than an oven can do.
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Easy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
Easy air fryer frozen chicken wings that cook in less than 15 minutes! Make either pre-cooked frozen wings or raw frozen wings with our method.
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Turkey Burgers in Air Fryer
An easy and healthy turkey burgers in air fryer recipe that's SO good you'll never buy premade burgers again! Using raw ground turkey and seasoning like garlic and basil makes air fried turkey burgers juicy and full of flavor.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Slices
Cooking sweet potato slices in an air fryer is super quick and easy! In just 15 minutes of cooking time you can make savory sweet potato medallions to serve with dinner. Great with a pork roast!
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Sausage Links in Air Fryer (Breakfast Sausage)
Making breakfast sausage links in an an air fryer means that you can have a hearty protein-based breakfast in the morning without any hassle. Just pop your breakfast sausage in the air fryer and walk away to do other tasks.
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Air Fry Jalapeno Poppers with Cream Cheese
An easy bacon cream cheese jalapeno poppers recipe for either your oven or your air fryer. These make the BEST appetizer idea for a crowd, plus they're gluten free, low carb, nut-free, and keto friendly.An easy recipe to cut in half if you just want to make 12 popper halves!
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Air Fry Baked Potatoes
Making air fry baked potatoes is the quickest and easiest way to get perfect potatoes every time.
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Mustard Crumb Breaded Pork Chops in Air Fryer
Juicy breaded thin cut bone-in pork chops in your air fryer! You'll never use your oven again once you learn how to make the perfect breaded pork chops in an air fryer!
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Easy Air Fryer Turkey Thighs Recipe
Learn how to cook bone in skin on turkey thighs in an air fryer that are crispy on the outside and super juicy and tender on the inside. Turkey thighs makes for the BEST holiday meal when you're serving a small group of dark meat lovers!
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Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans No Oil)
Healthy roasted chickpeas without oil in an air fryer make the BEST snack instead of eating chips or they're great for salad toppers too. It's easy to add a variety of seasonings to change up the flavor.
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27
Perfect Air Fryer Boiled Eggs
Make perfect easy peel hard "boiled" eggs in air fryer recipe without water in less time that it takes to make them on the stovetop! Air fryer eggs makes for a quick and easy breakfast, lunch, or to use in recipes like salads.
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Air Fryer Whole Wings
Easy and crispy air fryer whole wings cook up super fast and are easier than cutting up whole wings yourself at home! Coated in seasoning and a buttery buffalo wings sauce, you'll love air frying whole chicken wings as an appetizer or for a simple dinner.
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Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash - Whole Lotta Yum
Air fryer spaghetti squash made easy! Serve the perfectly cooked spaghetti squash with our quick and easy garlic parmesan sauce, or use it in your favorite recipes in place of pasta. Learn how to make
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Looking for a more nutritious alternative to traditional French fries? Give these crispy and delicious Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries a try. They are seasoned with a delightful blend of sea salt and garlic herb seasoning and can be enjoyed as a snack or side dish. Plus, they pair perfectly with your preferred dipping sauce that's a Whole Lotta Yum!
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Easy Air Fryer Orange Chicken (Best Healthy Recipe)
Learn to air fry crispy, juicy, and delicious air fryer orange chicken in the best homemade orange sauce! Serve with fried rice and sauteed veggies on the side.
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No Breading Chicken Tenders (Air Fryer Recipe)
Seasoned air fryer chicken tenders without breading are a quick and easy way to make healthy chicken tenderloins for dinner. Use them as a main dish or add them to your favorite recipe. They're great as a weekly meal-prep item too!
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Air Fryer Salmon Burgers (Frozen Patties)
Easy, healthy, and delicious air fryer salmon burgers using premade frozen salmon patties. Serve on a bun with your favorite burger fixins or over a bed of lettuce with toppings. Don't forget to take it to the next level with our old bay mayonnaise and some air fryer sweet potato fries on the side!
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34
Air Fryer Hash Browns (Shredded)
Delicious and easy golden brown shredded hashbrowns from frozen in under 20 minutes. The perfect addition to any breakfast!
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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets with Ground Chicken
These air fryer chicken nuggets are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with hidden veggies, making them a healthy and satisfying snack for any time of the day. The blend of savory flavors and textures that everyone will love, it's a Whole Lotta Yum!
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BBQ Turkey Legs In the Air Fryer
BBQ turkey drumsticks in an air fryer a juicy, crispy, and easy! Coat the turkey legs with a simple turkey rub sesoning before air frying them to perfection. Brush on honey or BBQ sauce for the perfect sweet and tangy finish.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
Air fryer sweet potato cubes make a quick and simple side dish you can easily make sweet or savory. Serve alongside chicken or pork chops with a green veggie or salad on the side.
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
Healthy and flavorful air fryer chicken and potatoes cooked to perfection! Herb seasoned with garlic and onion, you won't believe how quickly and one dish air fryer chicken dinner can come together!
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Easy Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin (Marinated)
Cook whole air fryer turkey tenderloins in a fraction of the time compared to a whole turkey in the oven. A terrific option for a small holiday gathering! First marinate the turkey breast tenderloins in a citrus marinade for 30-60 minutes before air frying for sliced turkey infused with citrus, garlic, and herbs.
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Air Fryer Broccolini
Air fryer broccolini is an easy and flavorful side dish that goes with any type of meat for dinner. Serve the broccolini in air fryer recipe with a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
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Easy Air Fryer Turkey Wings
Make the BEST air fried turkey wings that'll turn out super crispy and tender in no time at all! Use our homemade turkey rub or use your favorite store bought brand.
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Easy Air Fryer Frozen Salmon Fillets (With Skin)
This garlic herb frozen salmon is cooked straight from the freezer in the air fryer for an easy, high protein dinner. The fillets turn out juicy, flaky, and full of flavor in under 15 minutes, making this a simple and healthy weeknight meal.
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Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
Roasted baby potatoes in an air fryer that cook up to perfection in less than 30 minutes! You'll love these garlic and rosemary coated potatoes as a dinner side dish, either Yukon gold or small red potatoes work!
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Air Fryer Boneless Turkey Breast
This simple air fryer frozen turkey breast recipe using a frozen turkey roast like Butterball takes little to no preparation time and comes juicy on the inside and golden on the outside.
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Lemon Pepper Wings Air Fryer Recipe
Lemon pepper air fryer wings uses lemon pepper and oil to make savory and delicious drummettes or wingettes. Add honey as an optional ingredient for a delicious balance of sweet and slightly tart from the lemon.
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Easy Air Fryer Frozen Asparagus (with Parmesan or Balsamic Vinegar)
Simple and delicious asparagus in the air fryer cooked from frozen. No one will ever know you didn't start with fresh! Cooks in less than 15 minutes.
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Maple Glazed Air Fryer Carrots
Easy air fryer baby carrots in a maple brown sugar glaze makes a quick and yummy side dish. It's simple to make this sugar-free or dairy-free if you'd prefer to lighten it up!
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Easy Air Fryer Frozen Salmon Fillets (With Skin)
This garlic herb frozen salmon is cooked straight from the freezer in the air fryer for an easy, high protein dinner. The fillets turn out juicy, flaky, and full of flavor in under 15 minutes, making this a simple and healthy weeknight meal.
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Air Fryer Turkey Bacon
Make perfectly cooked turkey bacon in an air fryer in less than 15 minutes. Terrific for a quick and easy air fryer breakfast on busy mornings.
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Air Fryer Bell Peppers and Onions
Healthy roasted air fryer green peppers in an air fryer with onions and a seasoned balsamic glaze make for a quick and easy side dish.
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Air Fryer Frozen Okra (Healthy)
Make healthy air fryer okra from frozen in your air fryer! No need to use fresh okra and soak it, get your favorite Southern side on the table fast when you cook it from frozen.
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Easy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Thighs (Honey Mustard)
These honey mustard frozen chicken thighs cook straight from the freezer in the air fryer for an easy, high protein dinner. The thighs turn out juicy and flavorful with a sweet and savory glaze, making this a simple weeknight meal with minimal prep.
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Patricia Duimstra says
My daughter Janet surprised me with a wonderful air fryer yesterday. First thing I did was start looking online for recipes. The recipes and tips I found here are wonderful.
WholeLottaYum says
Thank you so much Patricia! I know you'll love your new air fryer 🙂 Jen