If you’ve been gifted an air fryer this year, welcome to the unofficial Air Fryer Owners Club! Before you dive in, it’s important to know the basics of your new kitchen appliance, and This first time guide will give you all the information you need to know. There is also one A handy list of 10 foods you should never put in your air fryer.which is definitely worth a browse if you’re already thinking about trying it out.
Once you’re ready to cook, let one of these 17 recipes lead the way! Think of them as your air fryer’s greatest hits, recipes that take full advantage of “healthier” cooking methods that include fried foods, quick-cooking classics, and Best of all, less mess. Don’t forget to browse helpful tips and tricks from our editors, contributors, and readers as you search for your inaugural air fryer recipe list.
“To make sure the wrapper seals well, I recommend dipping your fingers in water and brushing the outer edges of the wrapper before rolling.” —Nick Evans, giver of simple recipes
“Pour 1 cup of water in the bottom of your air fryer basket before cooking the bacon. This will prevent the rendered bacon fat from creating smoke.” – Nick
“Russet potatoes are an excellent option for air-frying, just as they are for baking. Their high starch and low moisture content make them ideal for dry-heat cooking methods and their light and crisp interior texture. contributes.” – Kayla Hong, giver of simple recipes
“Great recipe and comes out looking, smelling and tasting delicious! I have always used cinnamon when making fried chicken which I learned from my mom, who learned from her mom.” Christy, reader of Simple Recipes
“If you want to soak them in the morning and air fry them for dinner, you can soak the potatoes in cold water and refrigerate them periodically. Or refrigerate them all day. Soak in water.” -Kerry Havernick, Contributor to Simple Recipes
“To keep the skin on your salmon but prevent it from sticking, place a lemon wedge under the salmon in the air fryer basket. The lemon will act as a barrier so the salmon skin doesn’t get stuck. This tip works for any fish. There is, but it works especially well with salmon.” – Nick
“For this recipe to be worth it, you can’t crowd the air fryer drawer. Stuff too many wings and they steam. They’ll still be edible, but take a bite and you’ll know. Why steamed wings aren’t a thing.” – Sarah Beer, Simple Recipes Senior Editor
“Don’t overfill them: about a tablespoon of filling per wonton at most. I tend to do a small spoonful, maybe closer to two teaspoons. If you overfill them, the wontons will stick when frying. will explode.” – Nick
“Yukon potatoes give the best results for air fryer hash browns. They are slightly smaller than rusts and have a waxy skin rather than a hard brown skin. The key to Yukon potatoes is that they are low in starch. Russet potatoes, so the strips are more separated and they get really crunchy.” – Nick
“Save money by buying chicken breasts and cutting them into tender-sized pieces.” – Sarah Haas, Simple Recipes Contributor
“I love these. They’ve become a staple in my college diet because they’re cheap to make!” – Woo Shack, Simple Recipes Reader
“Cloves used for tostones should be greenish-green in color and very firm. Avoid cloves that are too yellow in the peel as they have started to ripen and will have a sweeter taste.” – Marta Rivera
“This recipe is a bit tricky: you need to dip a mozzarella stick in lightly beaten egg and then in breadcrumbs; freeze it for a while, and then repeat the process to add a second coating before air-frying. Repeat. But these steps are important. If you don’t follow them, the coating will slide right off the cheese stick once you put it in the fryer.” – Carrie
“Best tofu for this recipe Extra firm is block tofu. It is the easiest to work with thanks to its low moisture content and holds up well when pressed and has the best texture.” – Banana
“I prefer Vidalia or yellow onions when making onion rings. They have a naturally sweet flavor that everyone buzzes when they bite into an onion ring.” – Nick
“After the burgers are cooked, you can add some cheese to the burgers and grill them for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is completely melted.” – Nick
“Any firm white fish will do well as a fish stick. Personally, I think cod is the best and is definitely what would be used for most fried fish or fish sticks. That said, anything like tilapia, grouper, or snapper would work.” – Nick