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
Common questions
What can you cook in an air fryer?
Almost anything you'd roast, bake, or deep-fry: chicken (wings, breasts, or whole), salmon and white fish, french fries and frozen foods, tofu, vegetables like cauliflower, eggs and omelettes, and even cakes. Air fryers excel at anything you want crispy outside and tender inside.
Is air fryer food healthy?
Air frying uses up to 75% less oil than deep-frying, cutting fat and calories while keeping food crispy. Pair lean proteins and vegetables with a light oil spray for genuinely healthy meals.
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