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    Home » Air Fryer Recipes

    Published: Mar 10, 2022 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    20 Beginner Air Fryer Recipes

    If you just got your first air fryer then you may be looking for some air fryer recipes for beginners.

    Check out these tasty suggestions below and see why we simply can't stop using our newest kitchen appliance!

    an upclsoe view of air fried chicken breast sliced

    Air fryers are great and they are such a fast way to conveniently cook up your food. They're also a healthy alternative to frying foods thanks to the lack of oils, but, we still get those crispy good results that we crave.

    With these simple air fryer recipes, you're always going to have a simple recipe worth whipping up when you get hungry, whether it's breakfast, snacks, dinner, or desserts- these recipes have it all.

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    • Air Fryer Tips for Beginners
    • Easy Air Fryer Recipes
    • Minimalistic Air Fryer Recipes
    • Air Fryer Easy Dinner Recipes

    Air Fryer Tips for Beginners

    Not all air fryers are created equally (but the same can be said about any kitchen appliance such as a microwave, oven, or even Instant Pot).

    What this means is that you should always make sure to read the owner's manual for the proper care instructions. Some parts may be dishwasher safe while others may be hand wash only.

    The manual will also cover the basic buttons and settings for your appliance as some air fryers have a preheat button and others do not. You may need to learn how to preheat the air fryer without having a preheat setting, as it is sometimes required in recipes.

    Most online recipes have been tried and tested by the recipe author to ensure recipe success and although results can vary, what helps most is learning the settings of your air fryer and building up confidence and experience with using your machine.

    So without further ado, here are some free air fryer recipes for beginners that are simple, easy, and sure to be a delicious way to gain experience with your new air fryer!

    Easy Air Fryer Recipes

    When it comes to beginner air fryer recipes you really can't get any easier than cooking up store-bought frozen foods, which is why these recipes are perfect for getting used to your new machine.

    1. Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

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    Air Fryer Pizza Rolls by Beeyondcereal.com

    These air fryer pizza rolls are made with one simple storebought ingredient and just a few minutes in your fryer. The end results are crunchy outer shells filled with hot melty cheese and sauce inside. A perfect binge-worthy snack.

    2. Air Fryer Toast

    air fried toast on a plate with butter and scattered blueberries
    Air fryer toast by AubreysKitchen.com

    Air fryer toast is super easy to make and ready in minutes! Toast in the air fryer is the perfect way to make perfectly crispy breakfast toast without a toaster. Plus, air fryer toast bread doesn’t even require flipping!

    3. Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle Fries

    a plate of cooked crinkle fries with red ketchup for dipping sauce
    Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle Fries by the shortordercook.com

    You will never cook frozen french fries any other way after you air fry them. For the crispiest crinkle french fries, the air fryer is the only way to go. 

    Minimalistic Air Fryer Recipes

    For a little more effort these other easy air fryer recipes for beginners can help you build up some confidence with your skills. These recipes start with something storebought but turn into a semi-homemade recipe the whole family can enjoy!

    4. Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts

    a close up of assorted air fried donuts
    Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts by Beeyondcereal.com

    These Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts are a tasty and simple treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. They're ready in less than 5 minutes and there are multiple glaze and topping options to choose from too!

    5. Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

    air fried cinnamon rolls on plates with icing drizzled over the top
    Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls by Airfryeverything.com

    These ultra-soft and fluffy air fryer cinnamon rolls drizzled with icing are perfect for breakfast or brunch! The best part is that making cinnamon rolls in the air fryer is super easy and quick!

    6. Air Fryer Toaster Strudel

    air fried strawberry toaster strudel
    Air Fryer Toaster Strudel by thesixfiguredish.com

    Air fryer toaster strudel is made with puff pastry and strawberry preserves. Such a simple recipe that's perfect for breakfast or a quick treat. 

    7. Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream

    air fried ice cream on a plate with whipped cream and a cherry on top
    Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream by thesixfiguredish.com

    Air fryer fried ice cream is made with only 2 ingredients. It's the perfect dessert for a special night in.

    8. Air Fryer Fried Oreos

    a photo of air freid oreos with one sliced in half
    Air Fryer Fried Oreos by gritsandgouda.com

    These easy Air Fryer Fried Oreos (or any creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookie) are made with 4 pantry/fridge ingredients you probably already have! Make these festival favorites at home in your air fryer or oven without all the oil and messy batter in just minutes!

    9. Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese

    a hand holding up half of an air fried grilled ham and cheese sandwich
    Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese by Beeyondcereal.com

    This air fryer grilled ham and cheese sandwich recipe only takes a few basic ingredients and the results are perfect every time.

    10. Air Fryer Breakfast Biscuits

    air fried cherry biscuit with icing
    Air Fryer Breakfast Biscuits by stefseatsandsweets.com

    These breakfast biscuits are easy to make and delicious. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! 

    11. Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

    air fried tortilla chips on a plate
    Air Fryer Tortilla Chips by wholesomemadeeasy.com

    These Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are SO easy to make with just three simple ingredients! They are the perfect guilt-free compliment to guacamole and fresh salsa. 

    12. Air Fryer S’mores

    hands holding up a stack of air fryer smores made with resses cups
    Air Fryer Smores by sugarandsoul.co

    Air Fryer S’mores is an easy method for large batches of the perfectly toasted classic summer treat! Made with honey graham crackers, fluffy marshmallows, gooey peanut butter cups, or other chocolate in less than 10 minutes!

    13. Easy Air Fryer Mini Pizzas 

    stacked mini pizzas in front of a bottle of pizza sauce
    Air Fryer Mini Pizzas by Beeyondcereal.com

    With some canned biscuits and a few other ingredients together you can get a wonderful air fryer mini pizza that has a flaky buttery crust and gooey melted cheese in every sauce-filled bite.

    Air Fryer Easy Dinner Recipes

    Now that you're a little more warmed up to the idea of using the air fryer let's get some tasty meals under your belt. these air fryer dinner recipes for beginners are sure to hit the spot!

    14. Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breasts

    a large bbq chicken breast on a dinner plate topped with sliced green onions
    Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breasts by beeyondcereal.com

    You're just 20 minutes away from perfectly cooked and juicy chicken breasts smothered with BBQ sauce. These are perfect for a faster dinner option!

    15. Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

    a plate of air fried smashed potatoes
    Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes by sunglowkitchen.com

    Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes are simple and easy to make, with just 5 pantry ingredients! They're crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with garlic flavor! 

    16. Air Fryer Stuffed Bell Peppers

    air fried stuffed bell peppers on a plate
    Air Fryer Stuffed Bell Peppers by recipesfromapantry.com

    Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers is a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s ready to serve in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners and a great meal prep solution too! 

    17. Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

    a sliced and unsliced air fried chicken breast on a palte with lettuce
    Air Fryer Chicken Breasts by beeyondcereal.com

    Serve up juicy homecooked chicken breasts for dinner in about 20 minutes from start to finish. Juicy centers with a crispy seasoned skin.

    18. Tilapia in the Air Fryer

    air fried tilapia on a plate with lemon wedges
    Air Fryer Tilapia by windingcreekranch.org

    Tilapia in the Air Fryer is the BEST way to cook fresh or frozen fish. The fish is lightly crispy on the outside and tender and flaky on the inside. These tender tilapia fillets are quick to make in only 12 minutes!

    19. Air Fryer Nachos

    cheesy air fried nachos
    Air Fryer Nachos by budgetdelicious.com

    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Nachos is a cheesy flavorful comfort food treat that cooks in less than 5 minutes, making it the perfect meal or snack for your busy family.

    After all of these great recipes and meal ideas, there's only one thing left to say...

    Don't forget to save some room for dessert!

    20. Air Fryer Apples

    air fried apple slices on a plate
    Air Fryer Apples by lemonsandzest.com

    These cinnamon sweet and buttery Air Fryer Apples are tender and delicious and ready in just 10 minutes. Not your typical fried apples with just a touch of butter but still so much flavor! Great as a side dish, topped with ice cream for dessert and all on their own!

    Don't forget to check out our wonderful collection of Air Fryer recipes for more inspiration and ideas!

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