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Published: Sep 20, 2019 by Tanya · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

7 Easy Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners

These Easy Air Fryer Recipes are perfect for beginners who just received an Air Fryer. They’ll get you comfortable with making delicious food in your Air Fryer with minimal steps and ingredients.

Easy Air Fryer Recipes

The Air Fryer has been a game-changer in our house as it has allowed me to create delicious quick and easy recipes for myself and my family. I’ve gathered the easiest recipes to get you started on your Air Frying journey.  

Perfect Air Fryer Steak with Garlic Herb Butter

One of my most popular air fryer recipes and it’s for good reason as this is the recipe that will impress your friends and family. A juicy steak prepared in your Air Fryer? You bet. This steak is also topped with a delicious garlic herb butter that will make you feel like you’re at an expensive fancy restaurant.

How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Fresh or Frozen)

The Air Fryer is known for making the absolute best chicken wings! They come out crispy on the outside and nice and juicy on the inside. If you’ve got about 30 minutes and some amazing rubs or sauces, then this air fryer recipe is right up your ally. I explain how to make these chicken wings from fresh or frozen chicken wings.

Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas (4 Different Flavors)

This recipe is perfect for those who want to see the true essence of how foods can get crispy and crunchy in the air fryer. All you need is a can of chickpeas, a little oil, and your favorite seasonings. I’ve included four seasonings for your chickpeas in this recipe.

The Easiest Air Fryer Hot Dogs

This may be your go-to recipe for hot dogs from now on. It’s perfect if you want to make one hot dog or 6. The beauty of this recipe is that your hot dogs will be perfectly cooked and crisp and you can toast the bread at the same time.

Air Fryer S'mores

One of the easiest things you can make in your Air Fryer. These S’mores are done and ready in your Air Fryer in less than a few minutes resulting in perfectly toasted marshmallows and crispy graham crackers. It’s an Air Fryer dessert recipe perfect for beginners.

Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

One of my favorite things to make in the Air Fryer are chicken thighs. They’re forgiving when it comes to overcooking so don’t worry if you leave them in a little longer than recommended, your results will still be delicious and juicy meat. This Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Chicken Thighs recipe is the perfect weeknight meal that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

Marinated Air Fryer Salmon

The Air Fryer is perfect for making delicious flaky fish. This recipe calls for a quick marinade and then placing it in the Air Fryer. It’s sure to be a family favorite and you may not want to make salmon any other way.

And there you have it. 7 easy air fryer recipes that will help you get acquainted with your Air Fryer. If you’d like to find more recipes for your Air Fryer, you can find them on my Air Fryer Recipes page.

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  1. Betsy says

    September 08, 2021 at 1:13 pm

    Seems like the deep air fryers do the best. Mine was a gift and is rectangular. It bakes as well as use as an airfrier. Dose one do a better job than the other? Thank you.

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    • Tanya says

      September 09, 2021 at 10:29 am

      The basket air fryers? I prefer my basket for most recipes. I've done a side-by-side comparison to the two I own here. https://www.myforkinglife.com/air-fryer-basket-vs-air-fryer-toaster-oven/

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  2. Linda says

    August 14, 2021 at 1:20 pm

    love my air fryer Going box mix brownies

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  3. Bebe says

    February 24, 2021 at 7:04 pm

    Thanks for providing. I'm doing wings and fries today.

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  4. Linda says

    July 31, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    Just found you! Love my air fryer but didn't have recipes until now.cooked fish. Perfect. Tomorrow will try chicken. Thanks.

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    • Ebony James says

      August 01, 2020 at 3:25 am

      Thank you! I love my air fryer too. I hope it turns out great for you!

      Reply
  5. Helah Wilson says

    May 27, 2020 at 5:34 pm

    All looks great, I have an air fryer but have been reluctant to try. So afraid of ruining food.

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    • Chaz says

      November 02, 2020 at 11:03 am

      @Helah Wilson, I was also worried, and bought one yesterday, made chicken nuggets and hot dogs, as an experiment, and they were so good. I am going to keep experimenting. I want to try s'mores tonight.

      Reply

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