If you’re new to air frying, these easy air fryer recipes for beginners are the perfect way to get started.

The no fail recipes are packed with flavor and great for those who are just learning how to get started with using an air fryer to make snacks, dinners, desserts, and more.

Air Fryer Green Beans Almondine

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A quick side dish to make in the air fryer, these green beans are loaded with flavor. It’ll be a fresh and easy upgrade to your dinner.

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Air Fryer Maple Walnut Chicken

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Flavored with a sweet and crunchy maple walnut sauce, this air fryer chicken dish an easy dinner idea you can make. Add some veggies to make it a filling meal.

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Air Fryer Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls

Air Fryer Korean Ground Beef
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Cook up some Korean ground beef in the air fryer and pair it with rice for a delicious meal that’s easy to make.

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Air Fryer Seafood Baked Potato

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Take your air fryer baked potatoes up a notch by adding in some seafood. The cheesy seafood baked potatoes are enough for a filling meal or side dish.

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Air Fryer Jalapeno Coins Red Robin Recipe

Golden, crispy Air Fryer Jalapeno Coins with a crunchy exterior and a spicy kick, inspired by Red Robin’s popular appetizer.
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A copycat Red Robin recipe, these air fryer jalapeno coins are a crispy snack or appetizer that you can make quickly.

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Air Fryer Big Mac Smash Tacos

Air Fryer Big Mac Smash Tacos
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Your favorite smashed tacos can be made in the air fryer and it’s super easy to make. These meaty tacos with the special sauce will be a fun and flavorful dinner to try.

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Air Fryer Pizza Turnovers

Air Fryer Pizza Turnovers with gooey cheese and savory pizza fillings, perfectly golden and crispy.
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A quick and easy lunch or light meal idea, these pizza turnovers are perfectly cheesy and crispy. They’re an easy air fryer you can make even if you’re just beginning with your air fryer adventure.

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Air Fryer Beer Can Burger

Air Fryer Beer Can Burger with juicy patties, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
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Burgers are easy to make in the air fryer and this beer can burger will give you a delicious main dish to try with your favorite burger sides.

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Air Fryer Cabbage Chips

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A crispy snack that takes only a few minutes to put together, these cabbage chips are roasted in the air fryer. They’re super easy to make and the crispy cabbage is tasty.

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Air Fryer Tempeh

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Make this crispy tempeh in the air fryer so that you have a quick snack, salad topping, or flavored meaty addition to your meals.

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Air Fryer Spaghetti and Meatballs

Air Fryer Spaghetti and Meatballs, featuring crispy meatballs and perfectly cooked pasta, ready to serve with marinara sauce.
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Spaghetti is an easy and quick dish to make for any meal. Luckily, it’s also easy to make in the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Maple Bar Donuts

Air Fryer Maple Bar Donuts, golden and crispy, topped with a sweet maple glaze, ready to enjoy for breakfast or as a snack.
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Whether you’re craving something sweet for breakfast or a snack, these maple bar donuts are an easy treat to make in the air fryer. You’ll love the maple cream icing!

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Air Fryer Pepperoni Cheese Crisps

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Crispy, cheese, and delicious, these pepperoni cheese crispy as an easy snack that you can use the air fryer to make. They’re also kid-friendly.

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Air Fryer Snickerdoodle Mug Cake 

Air Fryer Snickerdoodle Mug Cake
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Need a dessert for one or two? It’s no problem with these air fryer snickerdoodle mug cakes. The simple cakes take only minutes to make.

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Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Chips

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A snacks that’s loaded with flavor, these cottage cheese chips are made in the air fryer. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, these chips are easy to make.

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Air Fryer Shrimp Foil Packets

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Plump juicy shrimp and tender vegetables come together to create an easy air fryer dinner you can have ready to eat in no time.

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Air Fryer Taco Pizza

Air Fryer Taco Pizza
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Not only will this be a filling dinner for the family to enjoy, but it can even be served as a snack for the kids to enjoy. After making the taco pizza in the air fryer, you just might not make it any other way!

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Air Fryer Mississippi Sin Dip

Try this irresistible Air Fryer Mississippi Sin Dip – a creamy, cheesy dip with savory flavors cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Perfect for parties or a tasty snack!
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The popular Mississippi sin dip is easy to make in the air fryer. The cheesy dip makes the perfect snack or appetizer.

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Ninja Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

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Get ready for a delicious pork tenderloin that you can make in the air fryer. The tenderloin gets wrapped in bacon before cooking so that you have a main dish that’s nothing short of delicious.

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Air Fryer Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers

Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers
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Combine the flavors of meatloaf and stuffed peppers with this easy air fryer recipe that even beginners can make. It’s a filling and fun dinner the family will enjoy.

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Air Fryer Yankee Pot Roast

Air Fryer Yankee Pot Roast
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Tender seasoned meat and vegetables cooked in the air fryer turns into a filling family meal that’s easy to make.

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Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin with Apple Stuffing

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Pork tenderloin gets filled with an apple stuffing to make a delicious dinner idea. You can serve it for the holidays or as an easy weeknight dinner.

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Air Fryer Guinness Cheddar Meatloaf

Air Fryer Guinness Cheddar Meatloaf with melted cheese and Guinness-infused flavor.
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Get ready to make dinner even more flavorful. This cheddar meatloaf is made in the air fryer and can be served with your favorite comfort sides.

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Air Fryer Steak Marsala

Make a savory Air Fryer Steak Marsala in no time! Tender steak cooked in a rich Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms, all made quickly in your air fryer for a delicious dinner.
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A restaurant quality meal that you can easily make at home in the air fryer, this steak marsala is one that’ll have the family asking for more.

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Air Fryer Pear Bread

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Topped with a crumble topping, this pear bread is an easy air fryer recipe that beginners can make. Enjoy it as a snack or breakfast treat.

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Air Fryer Frozen Cornish Hen

Air Fryer Frozen Cornish Hen
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Perfectly seasoned, cornish hen is a main dish that’s easy to make in the air fryer. The tender seasoned meat will be something the family will love.

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Air Fryer Twice Baked Buffalo Chicken Potatoes

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Take your twice baked potatoes up a notch by adding in some buffalo chicken to the mix. These potatoes are filling enough to serve as a meal on their own.

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Air Fryer Cheetos Chicken Fries

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Coated with a cheesy Cheetos breading, these chicken fries are a flavorful lunch or snack to make.

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Air Fryer Frozen Whole Chicken

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Go with a simple chicken dinner for your busy weeknights or lazy weekends. It’s easy to make a seasoned whole chicken in the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Crispy Halloumi Bites

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Halloumi gets seasoned with a flavorful breading and then cooked in the air fryer for a crispy on the outside tender on the inside snack.

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Air Fryer Granola Clusters

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An easy granola snack that you can make in the air fryer. These granola clusters are made with a mix of granola, fruits, nuts, and more.

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Air Fryer Oat Protein Balls

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Make a batch of these oat protein balls in the air fryer so that you have a quick and healthy snack that you can enjoy anywhere.

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Air Fryer Hobo Dinner Foil Packet Recipes

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A simple meal that’s loaded with veggies and Mexican flavors, this is a dinner idea that’s quick and easy to make in the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Ground Beef Casserole

This Air Fryer Ground Beef Casserole is a quick, delicious, and hearty meal packed with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it's easy to make and cooks quickly in the air fryer!
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When you’re in need of a quick and easy dinner idea to feed the family, this ground beef casserole is one that’s filling, cheese, beefy, and delicious.

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Air Fryer Raspberry Chocolate Puffs

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A pastry that’s perfect for dessert, breakfast, or brunch. With a raspberry filling and the sweetness of chocolate, these puffs are delicious.

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Air Fryer Cottage Cheese Toast

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Healthy and easy to make, this cottage cheese toast gets crispy in the air fryer. It’s a tasty snack or light breakfast that’s loaded with flavor.

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Air Fryer Italian Frittata

The Air Fryer Italian Frittata Recipe is a quick and easy dish packed with savory flavors. Made with eggs, fresh vegetables, and a blend of Italian seasonings, this frittata is cooked to perfection in the air fryer, giving it a crispy edge and a tender, fluffy center. It’s a versatile meal great for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, and can be customized with your favorite ingredients like cheese, spinach, or sausage.
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Loaded with Italian flavors, cheese, and veggies, this frittata is bursting with flavor. It’s an easy air fryer recipe that even beginners can make.

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Air Fryer Mexican Rice Casserole

Air fryer Mexican rice casserole with seasoned rice, chicken, and melted cheese.
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Skip the oven and make Mexican rice casserole in the air fryer for a quick weeknight dinner. It’s a filling dinner idea that’s easy.

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Air Fryer Flaky Spinach Garlic Rounds

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You’ll love the spinach and garlic filling these flaky rolls are made with. The savory rounds can be served as a snack or appetizer.

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Air Fryer Steamed Clams

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If you love steamed clams, you’ll love how easy they are to make in the air fryer. The simple dish is ready to go in just minutes.

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Air Fryer Tenderstem Broccoli

Quick, healthy, and perfectly crispy—Air Fryer Tenderstem Broccoli is an easy side dish packed with flavor and ready in just minutes.
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Lightly charred and seasoned with parmesan, this tenderstem broccoli is a side dish that’s healthy and flavorful.

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Air Fryer Keto Onion Rings

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Perfectly crispy, these keto friendly onion rings are a crispy crunchy side dish to enjoy. They’ll go great with burgers or cookouts.

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Air Fryer Philly Cheesesteak Bagel Sandwich

Air Fryer Philly Cheesesteak Bagel Sandwich with melted cheese, steak, and peppers on a toasted bagel
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With that cheesy pepper and meat mix, this bagel sandwich is an unforgettable dish to try in the air fryer. It’s simple but oh so flavorful.

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Air Fryer Breaded Scallops

Easy Air Fryer Breaded Sea Scallops
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A quick snack or appetizer to make, these breaded scallops take no time to cook in the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Hash Brown Breakfast Sandwiches

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Tender but crispy hashbrowns are used to create these cheesy breakfast sandwiches. They’re a unique sandwich and a flavorful way to get your day started.

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Air Fryer Buffalo Salmon

Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Salmon fillet topped with buffalo sauce and garnished with herbs on a plate.
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Flaky salmon gets coated with a buffalo seasoning that’s nothing short of delicious. It’s a simple recipe that’s perfect for new air fryer cooks and is delicious.

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Air Fryer Cool Ranch Doritos

Air Fryer Cool Ranch Doritos Recipe
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Make your own snacks at home with this copycat Cool Ranch Doritos recipe. The chips can easily be made in the air fryer for a crispy snack.

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Air Fryer Lipton Onion Soup Mix Burgers

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Lipton soup mix turns plain burgers into flavorful ones. They’re also an easy to make meal that you can cook in the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Steak Fingers

Crispy, golden-brown Air Fryer Steak Fingers served on a plate with dipping sauce.
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Make breaded steak fingers in the air fryer for a crispy lunch or snack even the kids will love. They’ll go great with a tasty dipping sauce.

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Air Fryer Salsa Chicken

Air Fryer Salsa Chicken
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Tender white chicken topped with a spicy salsa and cheese is a delicious and filling dinner idea that you can make in the air fryer.

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