Easy Air Fryer Recipes For Beginners

These are the best recipes for beginners because they are fail proof, easy and help you learn exactly what your air fryer can do! Simple recipes with great flavor!

Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners

The collection of air fryer recipes below are great starter recipes. Our beginner recipes are:

easy to make fail-proof, these are the tried and true favorites selected to show you exactly what you can do with an air fryer tried, tested, and true so they’ll work perfectly in almost any model

Tips For Beginners

Add a touch of oil to get a nice crust on most items. Ensure foods are not wet or they will steam instead of crisp. Use a kitchen towel or salad spinner to dry washed veggies. Don’t overcrowd the basket or the air won’t circulate properly. Shake/Flip as needed, this helps to ensure that items cook evenly. Check foods early because air fryers (and even a different shape of meat) can cook at a different rate.

How to Use an Air Fryer

An air fryer is essentially a small convection oven that circulates air. The circulation of the air cooks quickly and creates crispy food and great color in a fraction of the time of baking or roasting. With just 3 easy steps you can have crispy air-fried dishes to enjoy! Air Fryers can come in many forms now, from those that are compact countertop versions, to toaster oven-style air fryers, and even new full-sized ranges with an air fryer feature. Find our top air fryer choices here.

How to Preheat an Air Fryer

An air fryer should be preheated if you’d like to get a nice crisp or color on the outside of your food.

If your air fryer has a preheat button, press it and you should be able to adjust the temperature. Allow the air fryer to preheat for approximately 5 minutes or until the air fryer indicates it is preheated. If your air fryer has no preheat button, set the air fryer to the desired temperature and let it heat for 5-7 minutes. Add the food and reset the timer to the correct time as indicated by the air fryer recipe.