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Find air fryer recipes for chicken, turkey, beef, pork, seafood, vegetables, appetizers, and desserts. Browse by what you are cooking or start with one of the featured recipes below.

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Convert Your Favorite Recipes to the Air Fryer

Have an oven recipe you want to try in the air fryer? My Air Fryer Conversion Calculator gives you an estimated cooking temperature and time based on your original recipe and your air fryer’s maximum temperature. Use it as a starting point, then check your food early and adjust for your appliance and portion size.

Air fryer conversion calculator showing an example cooking temperature and time.

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My Favorite Air Fryers and Tools

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Ninja Crispi Pro

The Ninja Crispi Pro is my pick for everyday air frying. I especially like the glass cooking bowls because I prefer them to the coated baskets found in many other air fryers. The wide temperature range gives me plenty of flexibility, and it looks great sitting out on the counter.

The smaller bowls are handy when I am cooking smaller portions. I also like having lids for storing leftovers in the fridge in the same container, which means one less dish to wash.

ThermoWorks Thermapen NANO

An instant-read thermometer is one of my most useful air fryer tools. I use the ThermoWorks Thermapen to check food for doneness instead of guessing from the outside. It is especially useful for things like chicken wings and steak bites!

Getting Started

Chicken tenders, potato wedges, and a simple fish fillet are useful starting points. Read the recipe before preheating, prepare your ingredients, and check how much fits comfortably in your basket. For a first look at your appliance, read How to Use an Air Fryer.

Tips for Better Air Fryer Results

Avoid overcrowding; cook separate batches when needed.
Shake or turn food when the recipe calls for it.
Check doneness rather than relying on time alone.

Questions About Air Fryer Recipes

Do air fryer models cook at the same speed?

Not always. Basket size, food thickness, and the appliance can affect timing. Use the recipe as your starting point and check doneness rather than relying only on the clock.

Can I double a recipe in one batch?

Only if the food still fits with the spacing the recipe needs. Otherwise, cook separate batches so hot air can circulate.

Should I use air fryer liners for easy cleanup?

Liners can make cleanup easier, but they are optional and can reduce airflow and browning. If your model allows parchment liners, choose the right size, follow the liner’s temperature limit, and add it with enough food to hold it down. Never preheat with loose parchment inside. The fan can lift it toward the heating element and cause it to burn. A liner does not replace cleaning the basket and grease tray.

Do I need to preheat my air fryer?

Follow your model’s instructions and the recipe. Preheating can help when you want quick browning or a crisp exterior, but not every appliance or recipe needs it. If preheating is called for, do it before adding the food and any permitted parchment liner.

Do I need oil when cooking in an air fryer?

Not every recipe needs added oil. A light coating can help fresh vegetables and homemade breaded foods brown, while many frozen prepared foods already contain oil. Follow the recipe and your appliance’s care instructions.

Can I cook frozen food without thawing it first?

Often, but use instructions written for cooking that food from frozen. Follow the package directions or a specific frozen-food recipe rather than applying the timing for thawed food. Frozen onion rings, coconut shrimp, and frozen vegetables each need their own approach.

Why is my air fryer food not getting crispy?

An overcrowded basket, excess surface moisture, or blocked airflow can keep food from browning well. Pat food dry when the recipe calls for it, leave space between pieces, and shake or turn food as directed. A solid liner can also hold moisture against the food. Cook in batches instead of piling everything into the basket.

How do I convert an oven recipe to the air fryer?

Use my Air Fryer Conversion Calculator to get an estimated temperature and cooking time from your original recipe. Choose the starting cooking method and your air fryer’s maximum temperature. Treat the result as a starting point, check early, and use the recipe’s doneness checks and a thermometer when appropriate. Conversion does not make every oven recipe suitable for every air fryer.