Air Fryer Recipes
However, if you don't have an idea what to cook with, here are ProChimp's Top 10 Air Fryer Recipes.
Chicken Wings
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon each ground mustard, ginger and nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 12 whole chicken wings (2-1/2 pounds)
- Optional: Ranch salad dressing, Buffalo sauce or bar
Preparation:
Step 1: Preheat the Air Fryer to 300°.
Step 2: In a large bowl, mix together garlic powder, garlic salt, mustard, ginger, nutmeg, pepper, allspice, baking soda, and cayenne.
Step 3: Cut the chicken wings into three sections, discarding the wingtip sections. Add the chicken wings to the bowl with the spices and stir to coat them.
Step 4: Arrange wings in a single layer on a greased tray in the air-fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Cook for 15 minutes at 300°.
Step 5: Then, increase the temperature to 400° and continue cooking until the chicken juices run clear and the wings are golden brown, usually for 20-25 minutes.
Step 6: Repeat this process with the remaining chicken wings.
Step 7: Finally, serve the air-fried chicken wings hot with dressing or sauce if desired.
Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
- 1 cup pasta sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: Chopped fresh basil and hot-cooked pasta
Preparation:
Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
Step 2: In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs lightly. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and pepper.
Step 3: Dip the chicken in the beaten egg, then coat it with the crumb mixture.
Step 4: Place the chicken in a single layer on a greased tray in the air-fryer basket.
Step 5: Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through, until a thermometer reads 165°F.
Step 6: Top the chicken with sauce and cheese and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Step 7: If desired, sprinkle with chopped basil and additional Parmesan cheese and serve with pasta.
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 slices sweet onion
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 6 cooked bacon strips
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Preparation:
Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 375°.
Step 2: Combine mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl.
Step 3: Take two slices of bread and spread the mixture from step 2 on them.
Step 4: Layer cheese, onion, tomato, and bacon on the bread slices.
Step 5: Put the remaining bread slice on top of the filling to make a sandwich.
Step 6: Spread butter on the outsides of the sandwiches.
Step 7: Put the sandwiches in a single layer in the air fryer.
Step 8: Cook the sandwiches until the cheese is melted, approximately 2-3 minutes on each side.
Step 9: Take the sandwiches out of the air fryer and let them cool for a minute before serving.
Air-Fryer Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients:
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1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
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1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
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1/2 cup honey
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup old-fashioned oats
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1/2 cup whole wheat flour
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1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup dried cranberries or raisins
Preparation:
Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 300°.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, beat banana, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla until blended.
Step 3: In another bowl, combine oats, flour, milk powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
Step 4: Gradually beat the dry mixture into the banana mixture until well combined.
Step 5: Stir in dried cranberries.
Step 6: In batches, drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased tray in the air-fryer basket.
Step 7: Flatten the dough to 1/2-in. thickness.
Step 8: Cook until lightly browned, which should take 6-8 minutes.
Step 9: Allow the cookies to cool in the basket for 1 minute.
Step10: Remove the cookies to wire racks.
Step 11: Serve the cookies warm or at room temperature.
Air-Fryer French Fries
Ingredients:
- 3 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons coconut or avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Preparation:
Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
Step 2: Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
Step 3: Add enough ice water to the bowl to cover the potatoes and let them soak for 15 minutes.
Step 4: After 15 minutes, drain the potatoes and place them on a clean towel. Pat them dry thoroughly.
Step 5: In a second large bowl, combine the potatoes, oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until the potatoes are evenly coated.
Step 6: Place the potatoes in the air-fryer basket in batches, making sure to arrange them in a single layer.
Step 7: Cook the potatoes in the air fryer until they are crisp and golden brown, which should take about 15-17 minutes. Stir and turn the potatoes every 5-7 minutes to ensure that they cook evenly.
Step 8: Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving bowl.
Step 9: If desired, sprinkle the potatoes with some fresh parsley for added flavor and garnish.
Vegan Air Fryer Recipes
Those are our Top 5 Classic Air Fryer Recipes. However, for our Vegan audience, we made a list of the Top 5 Vegan Recipes that you can make with your Air Fryer.
Let' 's dive into it.
Vegan Butter Cauliflower
Ingredients
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1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
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2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
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1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons garam masala
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2 teaspoons curry powder
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
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1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
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1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Optional: Hot cooked rice, naan flatbreads and lime wedges
Preparation:
Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 400°.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients and toss to coat.
Step 3: Place cauliflower in a single layer on a greased tray in the air-fryer basket, in batches if necessary.
Step 4: Cook the cauliflower in the air fryer until brown and crisp-tender, turning once, for about 8-10 minutes.
Step 5: Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 6: Add the onion to the skillet and cook and stir until tender, for about 4-5 minutes.
Step 7: Add the ginger, garlic, garam masala, curry powder, and cayenne pepper (if desired) to the skillet, and cook for 1 minute longer.
Step 8: Stir in the tomatoes, coconut milk, salt, and pepper.
Step 9: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered until thickened, for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 10: Add the cauliflower to the skillet and stir to combine.
Step 11: Sprinkle the cauliflower with cilantro.
Step 12: If desired, serve with rice, naan, and lime wedges.
Air-Fryer Carrots
Ingredients:
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1 pound baby carrots
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2 small onions, quartered
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3 garlic cloves, peeled
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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Fresh thyme, optional
Preparation:
Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients.
Step 3: Grease the tray in the air fryer basket.
Step 4: Place the carrots on the greased tray.
Step 5: Put the tray with the carrots into the air fryer basket.
Step 6: Cook for 18-20 minutes until the carrots are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
Step 7: If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme.
Air-Fryer Plantains
Ingredients:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 green plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
- Cooking spray
seasoning mix:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Preparation:
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine garlic, garlic salt and onion powder.
Step 2: Add plantains to the bowl.
Step 3: Cover the plantains with cold water.
Step 4: Soak the plantains in the bowl for 30 minutes.
Step 5: Drain the water from the bowl of plantains.
Step 6: Place the plantains on paper towels.
Step 7: Pat dry the plantains with the paper towels.
Step 8: Preheat the air fryer to 375°.
Step 9: Grease the tray inside the air-fryer basket.
Step 10: Take some plantains and place them in a single layer on the greased tray.
Step 11: Spritz the plantains with cooking spray.
Step 12: Cook the plantains in the air fryer until they are lightly browned, for 10-12 minutes.
Step 13: Take the plantains out of the air fryer and place them between two sheets of aluminum foil.
Step 14: Flatten the plantain pieces with the bottom of a glass to 1/2-inch thickness.
Step 15: Increase the air-fryer temperature to 400°.
Step 16: Return the flattened plantains to the air fryer.
Step 17: Cook the flattened plantains until they are golden brown, for 2-3 minutes longer.
Step 18: Combine 4 seasoning mix ingredients.
Step 19: Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the tostones.
Step 20: Serve the tostones with optional ingredients as desired.
Air-Fryer Tofu Steaks
Ingredients:
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1/4 cup olive oil
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3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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2 green onions, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 package (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu
Preparation:
Step 1: Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl or shallow dish.
Step 2: Cut the tofu lengthwise into 3/8-inch thick slices, and then cut each slice diagonally to make triangles.
Step 3: Add the tofu triangles to the marinade, making sure to coat each piece evenly.
Step 4: Cover the bowl or dish with the tofu and place it in the refrigerator.
Step 5: Allow the tofu to marinate for 3-5 hours, turning it occasionally to ensure all the pieces are evenly coated.
Step 6: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
Step 7: Grease the tray in the air-fryer basket.
Step 8: Remove the tofu triangles from the marinade and place them on the greased tray in the air-fryer basket.
Step 9: Drizzle the remaining marinade over the tops of the tofu triangles.
Step 10: Cook the tofu in the air fryer until it is lightly browned and heated through, which should take about 6-8 minutes.
Step 11: Remove the tray from the air fryer and serve the marinated and air-fried tofu triangles immediately.