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Wondering what to cook in your air fryer? Our Test Kitchen's all-time favorite air fryer recipes will help you figure that out.
In case it isn't obvious, we think an air fryer is a worthy addition to any kitchen. Air fryers feature a compact chamber equipped with a strong heat source and airflow to help you churn out meals faster than an oven and achieve crispy edges on your food with little (or no!) oil. Smaller air fryers are great if you're cooking for one or two people, while larger air fryers can handle feeding a big group for easy, family dinners. And there’s no shortage of recipes to make in this countertop appliance: Cook up appetizers for a party, easy weeknight dinners, veggie side dishes and even dessert. While we have nothing against slow cookers or Instant Pots (in fact, we think those are worth investing in too!), it’s hard to beat the versatility of an air fryer.
Make melty-on-the-inside chocolate chip cookies, molten chocolate cakes or go for our healthy air fryer meals like salmon with extra-crispy skin or the juiciest chicken breast ever. Cook your favorite fried foods with less oil — crunchy chicken strips, potato chip-crusted “fried” fish, wings and more — and say goodbye to an oil-splattered stove forever. Bonus: Air fryers are also easy to clean!
If you're looking for even more air fryer ideas, check out our latest cookbook, Good Housekeeping Air Fryer Magic or our special issue, Easy Air Fryer: 75 Delicious Healthy Recipes.
Air Fryer Strawberry-Thyme Mini Scones
The concentrated heat of your air fryer creates a golden-brown crust while keeping the inside of these berry scones nice and buttery.
Get the Air Fryer Strawberry-Thyme Mini Scones recipe.
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Air Fryer Parmesan-Thyme Artichokes
Whip up a speedy side with canned artichoke hearts: They take just a few minutes to prep and under 15 minutes to cook!
Get the Air Fryer Parmesan-Thyme Artichokes recipe.
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Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizzas
A drizzle of honey creates a spicy-sweet contrast that takes these personal pies over the top.
Get the Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizzas recipe.
Air Fryer Donuts Two Ways
A warm, buttery dessert (or irresistible brunch recipe) is not far away. All you really need? Refrigerated biscuit dough and sugar.
Get the Air Fryer Donuts Two Ways recipe.
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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Cutlets for Chicken Parm are typically shallow-fried in sputtering oil. For a less-mess method, crisp them up in your air fryer.
Get the Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe.
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Air Fryer Fish Taco Bowls
For flavorful proteins in a flash, reach for a spice mix: Taco seasoning and oil are all you need to make this crispy fish extra delicious.
Get the Air Fryer Fish Taco Bowls recipe.
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Air Fryer Chicken Strips
Air-fry your panko before coating chicken tenders (and air-frying again!) for an extra-crispy finish. It's worth the extra step, promise.
Get the Air Fryer Chicken Strips recipe.
Air Fryer Meatloaves
Introducing the easiest, two-ingredient meatloaf glaze ever: Ketchup and balsamic vinegar is sweet, tangy perfection!
Get the Air Fryer Meatloaves recipe.
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Wedge Salads with Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu Croutons
Think beyond bread for croutons. Cornflake-crusted tofu gets crispy in the air fryer — and adds extra protein!
Get the Wedge Salads with Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu Croutons recipe.
Air Fryer Salmon and Swiss Chard
The salmon, Swiss chard and onion all cook in the air fryer for a one-pan meal in under 30 minutes.
Get the Air Fryer Salmon and Swiss Chard recipe.
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Air Fryer Turkey Breast with Gravy
Air fryer turkey can turn out every bit as good as an oven-cooked bird. We even figured out a way to still make gravy with drippings!
Get the Air Fryer Turkey Breast with Gravy recipe.
Air Fryer Falafel Salad
Homemade falafel typically requires standing over a hot pot of fry oil, but our method skips the stovetop altogether. For a light dinner, serve 'em with a crisp cucumber salad.
Get the Air Fryer Falafel Salad recipe.
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Air Fryer Tostones with Cilantro Dip
Serve these twice-air-fried plantain slices with a tangy, slightly spicy cilantro-avocado dip.
Get the Air Fryer Tostones with Cilantro Dip recipe.
Air Fryer Tandoori-Spiced Cauliflower Chicken Flatbreads
Fire up chicken and veggies with our tandoori masala-inspired spice rub — then serve them with a cooling swoosh of yogurt or labneh.
Get the Air Fryer Tandoori-Spiced Cauliflower Chicken Flatbreads recipe.
RELATED: 23 Flatbread Recipes You Can Easily Make at Home
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Air Fryer Fish and Chips
Coat cod fillets in salt-and-vinegar chips for an instant texture — and flavor — upgrade from standard breadcrumbs.
Get the Air Fryer Fish and Chips recipe.
Air Fryer Spice-Roasted Cauliflower with Green Beans
Pair these crisp veggies — which get seasoned with a savory-sweet spice paste — with a bowl of fluffy rice and call it (vegetarian!) dinner.
Get the Air Fryer Spice-Roasted Cauliflower with Green Beans recipe.
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Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers
Looking for a party app that won't leave you in the kitchen for hours? Cream cheese and Cheddar-stuffed poppers air fry in just six minutes.
Get the Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers recipe.
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Air Fryer Red Velvet Cookies
Did you know you can make baked goods in the air fryer? Give this spin on a classic chocolate chip cookie a go!
Get the Air Fryer Red Velvet Cookies recipe.
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Air Fryer Magic by Good Housekeeping
Pick up a copy of Good Housekeeping's brand-new cookbook for even more delicious ideas for using your air fryer — including 75 best-ever recipes for frying, roasting and baking (hello, air fryer chicken parm!).
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Once you've had air-fryer wings, we guarantee you'll never want them any other way. With our tips, you'll "fry" up wings that are perfectly juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside and tossed in an awesome sauce.
Get the Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe.
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Trish Clasen Marsanico
Deputy Food Editor
Trish (she/her) is the deputy food editor at Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things food, from cooking trends and delicious recipes to top-tested kitchen products and grocery finds. She has more than a decade of experience writing about food for GH, Women’s Health, Prevention, Redbook, Woman’s Day, The Daily Meal and Food Network. When she’s not at the supermarket or trying out a new recipe, you can find her at the beach, in her backyard or on the couch — typically with a glass of wine in hand.
Samantha MacAvoy
Assistant Editor
Samantha (she/her) is an Assistant Editor in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, where she writes about tasty recipes, must-try food products and top-tested secrets for home cooking success. She has taste-tasted hundreds of products and recipes since joining GH in 2020 (tough job!). A graduate of Fordham University, she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.
