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17 Air Fryer Recipes That Are Light, Crispy, and Crazy Good

Published: Aug 4, 2025 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Get ready to fall in love with your air fryer all over again. These 17 recipes serve up crunch, flavor, and convenience—minus the mess and extra oil.

Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage

Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage on white plate.
Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage turn out perfectly juicy and delicious. No mess like you have with cooking breakfast sausage on the stove top!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Paleo

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Paleo on a white plate with parsley, sesame seeds, lettuce with bell peppers, bleu cheese, parmesan and a fork.
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Paleo. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs is a simple late night dinner. They come out juicy and delicious! These boneless skinless chicken thighs have only 2 ingredients and cooks in less than 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Paleo

Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak on a white plate with butter, parsley, garlic and asparagus.
Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Air Fryer Ribeye Steak is a game changer! Simple ingredients and deliciously tender! Make a juicy medium rare ribeye in your air fryer!
Get the Recipe: Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

Air fryer Brussel Sprouts in a white bowl with a spoon.
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Enjoy crispy and delicious brussel sprouts in only 10 minutes with this air fryer recipe! Needing only six ingredients, this side dish is sure to grace your weeknight menu over and over again. These brussel sprouts are nutrient-rich, high in fiber, and are gluten-free!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

Perfect Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Pefected Air Frer Boiled Eggs with sallt and pepper on a white plate.
Perfect Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Make perfect hard boiled eggs in your air fryer that peel easily! Hard boiled eggs are great as snacks or use them to make egg salad, deviled eggs and more!
Get the Recipe: Perfect Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs in a white bowl with parsley.
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Air Fryer Frozen Turkey Meatballs are great for an easy dinner idea. Frozen turkey meatballs are super convenient to have on hand and they warm up great in the air fryer! These keto turkey meatballs have just 3g total carbs per servings!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Air Fryer Sausage

Air fryer sausage on a white plate with sauteed peppers and onions.
Air Fryer Sausage. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Cooking sausage in the air fryer is the easiest, quickest and most hands-off method there is for perfectly juicy, golden brown Italian sausages.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Sausage

Air Fryer Salmon Bites

A plate with air fryer salmon bites, rice, broccoli and sauce on it.
Air Fryer Salmon Bites. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Marinated in a garlic, ginger soy sauce, air fryer salmon bites are cooked to tender perfection then served with the marinade transformed into a dip for extra flavor. It’s a simple salmon meal, perfect for weeknights that delivers big on taste.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Air Fryer Filet Mignon

Air fryer filet mignon with sliced potatoes.
Air Fryer Filet Mignon. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Looking for a stunningly gourmet dinner at home without the effort? This air fryer filet mignon is it! Cooked to juicy tender perfection every time, this dinner is sure to impress.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Filet Mignon

Air Fryer Baked Apples

Air fryer baked apples are shown on a pink plate with whipped cream.
Air Fryer Baked Apples. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These air fryer baked apples are a delicious, easy dessert with a cinnamon, oat, and maple syrup filling. They come together quickly and are a wonderful alternative to traditional baked apples!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Apples

Air Fryer Bananas with Cinnamon

Air fryer bananas on a white plate over a rustic wooden cutting board with a pink linen.
Air Fryer Bananas with Cinnamon. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These Air Fryer Bananas with Cinnamon are a delicious and easy dessert, healthy snack, or addition to breakfast. These lightly sweet, caramelized bananas with warm spices are equally great with vanilla ice cream, yogurt, or oatmeal.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Bananas with Cinnamon

Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower

air fryer broccoli and cauliflower on a white plate with a pink linen and thyme.
Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

If you love crisp and tender roasted broccoli and cauliflower but don't have the time to preheat the oven, this Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower offers an easy, delicious alternative.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower

Air Fryer Sausage Balls

White plate of sausage balls on a Thanksgiving themed table.
Air Fryer Sausage Balls. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Make these easy Air Fryer Sausage Balls for your Friendsgiving feast or game day!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Sausage Balls

30+ Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day Right!

Photo of air fryer breakfast pockets on a white plate.
30+ Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day Right!. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Say goodbye to cold cereal and make plans to create a hot breakfast with your air fryer.
Get the Recipe: 30+ Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day Right!

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs in a bowl.
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Move over beef and lighten things up with turkey! These Turkey Meatballs are so light and delicious - the only question is, what kind of sauce do you put on them?
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer

A sweet potato on a plate with a fork.
Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

So light and fluffy, making baked sweet potatoes in your air fryer is just about the easiest thing ever! And they cook so quickly, too!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer

Air Fryer Pork Chops

A serving of seasoned pork chops with a side of mashed potatoes on a white plate.
Air Fryer Pork Chops. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

These air fryer pork chops make a simple, delicious dinner that deserves a spot in your weekly rotation. They’re beautifully golden brown on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and perfectly seasoned with your favorite spices. They only take 9 minutes to cook - the perfect quick dinner that the whole family will love.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pork Chops

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