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“Tasty Food With the Air Fryer” is a way to use the potential of your deep fryer and introduce you to the world of exceptional recipes. In the next sections, you will find recipes demonstrating how versatile your air fryer can be. Think crispy veggies, juicy meats and even decadent desserts, all made healthier without sacrificing taste.

Air fryer food recipes are a blessing for those with a tight schedule, allowing you to whip up impressive meals in a fraction of the time. 

That includes secrets for achieving the perfect golden brown finish on your dishes. Also how to ensure the inside is just as good as the outside.

The key to following these recipes is the flexibility they offer. Whether you’re following a vegan diet, cutting out gluten or following a keto diet, you’ll find a recipe to suit you. All it takes is a few tweaks and you can easily customize these dishes to suit your dietary needs.

You can always adjust your approach and choose something that resonates with you. This saves you time and money while enjoying mouth-watering meals that are kind to your waistline and the planet.

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Sweet Potato Fries

Prep Time: 10 minutes          Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 180
• Fat: 7g
• Carbs: 28g
• Protein: 2g

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into fries
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 tsp of paprika
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Prepare the Fries:

Toss the cut sweet potato fries in a bowl with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper until evenly coated.

2. Air Fry:

Spread the fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Tip: For added crispiness, soak the sweet potato fries in water for 30 minutes before cooking to remove excess starch.

Chicken Wings

Prep Time: 10 minutes          Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 290
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 1g
• Protein: 29g

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs of chicken wings
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 tbsp of paprika
• 1 tbsp of garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup of buffalo sauce

Directions:

1. Season the Wings:

Toss the chicken wings in a large bowl with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper, ensuring they are well coated.

2. Air Fry:

Place the wings in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, shaking occasionally to ensure even cooking.

3. Toss with Sauce:

Once cooked, toss the wings in buffalo sauce until fully coated.

Tip: Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Prep Time: 10 minutes          Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 110
• Fat: 7g
• Carbs: 10g
• Protein: 3g

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of brussels sprouts, halved
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 1 tsp of onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp of balsamic glaze

Directions:

1. Prepare the Sprouts:

Toss the halved brussels sprouts in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper until evenly coated.

2. Air Fry:

Place the sprouts in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking occasionally until crispy and tender.

3. Add Glaze:

Once the brussels sprouts are cooked, drizzle them with balsamic glaze before serving.

Tip: For extra crunch, sprinkle with toasted almonds or walnuts before serving.

Zucchini Fries

Prep Time: 15 minutes          Total Time: 27 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 150
• Fat: 6g
• Carbs: 17g
• Protein: 7g

Ingredients:

• 2 large zucchinis, cut into fries
• 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 1 tsp of seasoning
• 2 eggs, beaten

Directions:

1. Prepare the Coating:

Mix panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder and seasoning. Set aside.

2. Coat the Zucchini:

Dip the zucchini fries into the beaten eggs, then coat them in the panko mixture.

3. Air Fry:

Place the zucchini fries in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

Tip: Serve with a side of marinara sauce or garlic aioli for dipping.

Crispy Chickpeas

Prep Time: 5 minutes          Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 120
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 17g
• Protein: 5g

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 tsp of smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp of garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp of onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Season the Chickpeas:

Toss the drained and rinsed chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.

2. Air Fry:

Place the chickpeas in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through until crispy.

Tip: Serve as a snack or sprinkle over salads for added crunch.

Cauliflower Bites

Prep Time: 15 minutes          Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 90
• Fat: 2g
• Carbs: 15g
• Protein: 3g

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1/2 cup of flour
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup of buffalo sauce

Directions:

1. Prepare the Batter:

Mix flour, water, garlic powder, salt and pepper to create a smooth batter.

2. Coat the Cauliflower:

Dip the cauliflower florets into the batter, shaking off any excess before air frying.

3. Air Fry:

Place the battered cauliflower in the air fryer and cook at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.

4. Toss with Sauce:

Once cooked, toss the cauliflower bites in buffalo sauce until evenly coated.

Tip: Serve with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

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Apple Chips

Prep Time: 10 minutes          Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 80
• Fat: 0g
• Carbs: 22g
• Protein: 0g

Ingredients:

• 2 large apples, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp of cinnamon
• 1 tsp of sugar

Directions:

1. Prepare the Apples:

Toss thinly sliced apples with cinnamon and sugar until well coated.

2. Air Fry:

Place the apple slices in the air fryer basket and cook at 300°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking occasionally, until the apples are crispy.

Tip: For extra crunch, cut the apple slices as thin as possible.

Donuts

Prep Time: 10 minutes          Total Time: 16 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 200
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 25g
• Protein: 3g

Ingredients:

• 1 can of refrigerated biscuit dough
• 1/4 cup of melted butter
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1 tsp of cinnamon

Directions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

Cut holes in the center of each biscuit to form donut shapes.

2. Air Fry:

Place the donut shapes in the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.

3. Coat:

Dip the warm donuts in melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.

Tip: Serve the donuts warm for the best texture and flavor.

Banana Chips

Prep Time: 5 minutes          Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 100
• Fat: 0g
• Carbs: 26g
• Protein: 1g

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp of lemon juice
• 1 tbsp of honey

Directions:

1. Prepare the Bananas:

Toss thinly sliced bananas with lemon juice and honey until well coated.

2. Air Fry:

Place the banana slices in the air fryer basket and cook at 300°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking occasionally, until the bananas are crispy.

Tip: For a sweeter chip, sprinkle a bit of extra honey on the chips after air frying.

Churro Bites

Prep Time: 20 minutes          Total Time: 32 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 150
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 18g
• Protein: 3g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of butter
• 1 cup of flour
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1 tsp of cinnamon

Directions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add the flour and stir until a dough forms.

2. Add Eggs:

Remove the dough from the heat and beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.

3. Air Fry:

Pipe the dough into small bite-sized pieces and air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.

4. Coat:

Roll the churro bites in a cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm.

Tip: Serve with chocolate or caramel dipping sauce for an indulgent treat.

Cinnamon Apple Rings

Prep Time: 10 minutes          Total Time: 22 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 150
• Fat: 7g
• Carbs: 25g
• Protein: 0g

Ingredients:

• 2 large apples, cored and sliced into rings
• 1/4 cup of melted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp of cinnamon

Directions:

1. Prepare the Apples:

Dip the cored and sliced apple rings in melted butter, then coat them with (a mixture of) cinnamon and sugar.

2. Air Fry:

Place the apple rings in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until golden and tender.

Tip: Serve warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side for a comforting dessert.

Sweet “Sandwich”

Prep Time: 5 minutes          Total Time: 9 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 180
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 26g
• Protein: 2g

Ingredients:

• 4 graham crackers, broken in half
• 4 marshmallows
• 2 chocolate bars

Directions:

1. Assemble the Base:

Place half the graham cracker halves in the air fryer basket and top each with a marshmallow.

2. Air Fry:

Cook at 350°F for 3-4 minutes until the marshmallows are golden and puffed.

3. Assemble the Sandwich:

Immediately top each marshmallow with a piece of chocolate and a second graham cracker half to form a sandwich.

Tip: Try using flavored chocolate or adding peanut butter to the graham crackers for a fun variation.

Pineapple Rings

Prep Time: 10 minutes          Total Time: 22 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 120
• Fat: 0g
• Carbs: 32g
• Protein: 1g

Ingredients:

• 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and sliced into rings
• 1/4 cup of brown sugar
• 1 tsp of cinnamon

Directions:

1. Prepare the Pineapple:

Toss the fresh pineapple rings with brown sugar and cinnamon until evenly coated.

2. Air Fry:

Place the pineapple rings in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until caramelized and tender.

Tip: Serve the pineapple rings as a side dish with grilled meats or as a sweet dessert.