So, you just got an air fryer, welcome to the club! If you're new around here, you'd know that I am obsessed with my air fryer. I'm going to share some of the best air fryer recipes for beginners.
Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes

- Air Fryer Donuts with Biscuits - now to totally preface these do taste like air fried biscuits with glaze, but they're also done in 5 minutes and they do hit the spot.
- Air Fryer Donuts from Scratch by Plated Cravings
- Easy Air Fryer Omelet by Bitz & Giggles
- Air Fryer Bacon by A Pinch of Healthy - is it breakfast without bacon? Nope. I've made this recipe a handful of times and I totally prefer cooking my bacon this way rather than in the oven!
- Breakfast Potatoes in the Air Fryer by Let the Baking Begin
- Air Fryer French Toast by the Domestic Superhero
Air Fryer Appetizer Recipes
- Air Fryer French Bread Pizza
- Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
- Air Fryer Homemade Bagel Bites
- Air Fryer Honey Goat Cheese Balls by The Creative Bite
- Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms by Spend with Pennies
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers by CopyKat - Jalapeno Poppers are something I don't have frequently but whenever I do, they always hit the spot.
- Air Fryer Cauliflower Buffalo Bites by Diethood
- Air Fryer Potato Skins by Foodtastic Mom
Air Fryer Seafood Recipes
- Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
- Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp by My Forking Life
- Air Fryer Fish n Chips by FeelGoodFoodie
- Air Fryer Lemon Dill Mahi Mahi by Wanderlust and Wellness
Air Fryer Chicken Recipes
- Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan - this is one of my favorite air fryer recipes. I've made chicken parmesan in the oven and it doesn't even compare to chicken parmesan in the air fryer.
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders by SkinnyTaste
- Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken by I Wash You Dry
- Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas by Cook the Story
- Easy Air Fryer Lemon Chicken by Sweet C's
Air Fryer Steak and Beef Recipes
- The Perfect Air Fryer Steak by My Forking Life
- Air Fryer Steak Fajitas by Cook the Story
- Air Fryer Steak and Mushroom Bites by White on Rice Couple
- Air Fryer Roast Beef by Love Food Not Cooking
- Air Fryer Beef Jerky by The Typical Mom
- Air Fryer Mongolian Beef by Mommy Hates Cooking
Air Fryer Side Dishes
- Air Fryer Garlic Bread
- Air Fryer Zucchini Fries by Gimmie Delicious
- Air Fryer Parmesan Broccoli by Happy Veggie Kitchen
- Air Fryer Cauliflower by Love and Lemons
- Garlic Butter Air Fryer Mushrooms by Spend With Pennies
Air Fryer Dessert Recipes
- Air Fryer S'Mores
- Air Fryer Fried Oreos by Courtney's Sweets
- Air Fryer Hand Pies by Belly Full
- Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies by The Kitchn
- Air Fryer Brownies by My Forking Life
- Air Fryer Churros by Plated Cravings
- Air Fryer S'Mores by Glamper Life
These are some of my favorite air fryer recipes for beginners, enjoy your "frying!"
Charmaine Slutsky says
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