Best air fryer recipes

Our 40 highest-rated air fryer recipes, updated for 2026

Crispy Fish Tacos

Golden fried cod tucked into warm tortillas with crunchy slaw and creamy lime sauce. These tacos are...

30 min · 420 cal · 28g protein · Mexican

Crispy Gnocchi Pesto

Pan-fried gnocchi achieves an irresistible golden crust on the outside while remaining pillowy soft ...

25 min · 510 cal · 14g protein · Italian

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are incredibly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside without...

22 min · 310 cal · 34g protein · American

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

These air fryer coconut shrimp deliver an incredibly crispy and golden coconut coating without the m...

25 min · 290 cal · 22g protein · American

Crispy Gochujang Tofu

Golden crispy tofu cubes tossed in a spicy and sweet gochujang glaze. This bold Korean-inspired dish...

45 min · 280 cal · 14g protein · Korean

Crispy Tofu Rice Bowl

A nourishing bowl loaded with golden crispy tofu, fluffy rice, fresh vegetables, and a savory ginger...

40 min · 390 cal · 16g protein · Japanese-Inspired

Crispy Smashed Cucumber Salad

Smashed cucumbers that absorb a bold tangy sesame dressing in all their jagged crevices for maximum ...

15 min · 120 cal · 3g protein · Asian

Crispy Smashed Potato Salad

Golden crispy smashed potatoes tossed in a tangy herb dressing for a warm salad with incredible text...

60 min · 320 cal · 6g protein · American

Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl

Golden crispy skinned salmon served over fluffy jasmine rice with fresh vegetables and a tangy sesam...

30 min · 620 cal · 42g protein · Asian-American

#10

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Balsamic

Crispy Brussels sprouts glazed with tangy balsamic vinegar and a touch of honey. This quick air frye...

25 min · 120 cal · 4g protein · American

#11

Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna Bites

Golden crispy rice squares topped with creamy spicy tuna make an irresistible appetizer. These bites...

35 min · 310 cal · 18g protein · Japanese-Fusion

#12

Air Fryer Pasta Chips

Crunchy seasoned pasta chips made in the air fryer are the ultimate addictive snack. They are golden...

25 min · 280 cal · 9g protein · Italian-American

#13

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Ultra crispy chicken wings made in the air fryer with no oil required. They come out perfectly golde...

35 min · 390 cal · 38g protein · American

#14

Crispy Onion Ring Tower

Golden beer battered onion rings stacked high into an impressive tower make a stunning side dish or ...

40 min · 380 cal · 8g protein · American

#15

Crispy Pork Lumpia Shanghai

Lumpia Shanghai are bite-sized Filipino spring rolls filled with a savory and juicy mixture of seaso...

50 min · 380 cal · 22g protein · Filipino

#16

Lechon Kawali Crispy Fried Pork Belly

Lechon Kawali delivers an extraordinary combination of a gloriously crunchy crackling exterior and i...

90 min · 650 cal · 32g protein · Filipino

#17

Briouats Crispy Moroccan Parcels with Kefta

Briouats are golden, crispy triangular Moroccan parcels made from thin warqa or phyllo pastry filled...

50 min · 340 cal · 18g protein · Moroccan

#18

Crispy Polish Potato Pancakes Placki

Placki ziemniaczane are irresistibly crispy pan-fried potato pancakes that are golden on the outside...

35 min · 290 cal · 7g protein · Polish

#19

Crispy Patatas Bravas

Golden fried potato cubes served with a bold, smoky tomato brava sauce and creamy aioli that defines...

45 min · 380 cal · 6g protein · Spanish

#20

Crispy Tonkatsu

Tonkatsu is a beloved Japanese dish featuring thick pork cutlets coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs...

35 min · 520 cal · 38g protein · Japanese

#21

Light and Crispy Tempura

Tempura is a delicate Japanese frying technique that produces an incredibly light and shatteringly c...

35 min · 380 cal · 20g protein · Japanese

#22

Crispy Baked Falafel

These golden falafel patties are made with soaked chickpeas and fresh herbs for an authentic Mediter...

50 min · 280 cal · 12g protein · Middle Eastern

#23

Crispy Tofu Power Bowl

This protein-packed bowl features golden pan-fried tofu on a bed of quinoa and edamame for a satisfy...

30 min · 520 cal · 28g protein · American

#24

Crispy Roasted Chickpea Caesar Salad

This bold vegan Caesar salad replaces croutons and anchovies with impossibly crispy roasted chickpea...

50 min · 450 cal · 19g protein · American

#25

Crispy Pork Belly with Pan-Fried Bacon

Thick-cut pork belly is slow roasted to render all the fat and then finished under a high broiler to...

135 min · 1250 cal · 72g protein · British

#26

Duck Confit Leg with Crispy Duck Skin Chips

Classic French duck confit slow-cooked entirely in rendered duck fat produces impossibly tender and ...

210 min · 1180 cal · 78g protein · French

#27

Air Fryer Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

These golden chicken wings come out incredibly crispy without deep frying, coated in a savory garlic...

35 min · 420 cal · 32g protein · American

#28

Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Salmon

Tender flaky salmon fillets are glazed with a sweet and spicy honey sriracha sauce and cooked to per...

17 min · 380 cal · 36g protein · Asian Fusion

#29

Air Fryer Stuffed Bell Peppers

Colorful bell peppers are filled with a hearty mixture of seasoned ground beef, rice, and melted che...

35 min · 460 cal · 28g protein · American

#30

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Fluffy homemade donuts rolled in warm cinnamon sugar come together quickly using refrigerated biscui...

18 min · 210 cal · 3g protein · American

#31

Air Fryer Crispy Tofu with Soy Ginger Glaze

Extra firm tofu is transformed into irresistibly crispy golden cubes in the air fryer and then coate...

35 min · 220 cal · 16g protein · Asian

#32

Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins

Crispy potato skin shells are loaded with sharp cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and tangy sour cream...

40 min · 390 cal · 14g protein · American

#33

Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Lime Slaw

Juicy seasoned shrimp are air fried to perfection in minutes and served in warm corn tortillas toppe...

23 min · 310 cal · 26g protein · Mexican

#34

Air Fryer Chocolate Lava Cakes

These decadent individual chocolate cakes have a perfectly gooey molten center that flows out with e...

25 min · 480 cal · 7g protein · French American

#35

Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas

Canned chickpeas are transformed into addictively crunchy snacks with a smoky spiced coating made co...

23 min · 180 cal · 9g protein · Mediterranean

#36

Air Fryer Egg Rolls

Crispy golden egg rolls filled with a savory mixture of pork, cabbage, and ginger come out perfectly...

32 min · 290 cal · 18g protein · Chinese American

#37

Crispy Chicken Wings with Classic Buffalo Sauce

These oven-baked chicken wings achieve an incredibly crispy skin without deep frying thanks to a sim...

60 min · 380 cal · 28g protein · American

#38

Crispy Tortilla Chips and Guacamole

This fresh homemade guacamole made with ripe avocados, lime juice, and jalapeño is served alongside ...

15 min · 380 cal · 5g protein · Mexican

#39

Crispy Baked Fish Tacos

These crispy baked fish tacos skip the fryer and use a simple seasoned breadcrumb coating that gets ...

33 min · 350 cal · 28g protein · Mexican

#40

Crispy Feta Egg Bake

This viral TikTok recipe features a golden block of baked feta surrounded by bubbling eggs and cherr...

25 min · 380 cal · 22g protein · Mediterranean