What Can You Cook in an Air Fryer?
Almost anything you would roast, bake, or deep-fry. An air fryer is really a compact convection oven, so it shines with anything you want crispy outside and tender inside. Here's what works best.
🐟Salmon & FishFlaky salmon and white fish in under 10 minutes. Exact temps and times for perfectly cooked fillets that stay moist — every time.🍗ChickenFrom crispy wings to a juicy whole chicken, every recipe hits a safe 165°F (74°C) internal temperature without drying out.🍟French Fries & Frozen FoodsCrispy fries — homemade or straight from frozen — plus the frozen-food times you actually need. No oil-soaked results.🥦VegetarianGolden, crispy tofu and cauliflower that finally comes out crunchy — not soggy. High-protein, meat-free, and fast.👩🍳Recipes for BeginnersNew to air frying? Start here. Foolproof recipes with the exact temp and time — no special skills, no guesswork.🥗HealthyLower-oil, high-protein, keto- and Weight-Watchers-friendly recipes — each with calories per serving.🍳Breakfast & EggOmelettes, eggs, and breakfast sandwiches — hands-off mornings while the air fryer does the work.
What to avoid
- Wet batters (they drip before they set — use breadcrumbs instead)
- Loose leafy greens (they fly around in the fan)
- Large amounts of cheese on its own (it melts through the basket)
- Anything that needs a lot of liquid, like soup or rice
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