Air fryers are all the rage, but what do you actually do with one? Home cooks are certainly asking that question. “Air fryer” searches and page views have soared more than 600 percent in just the last year on Allrecipes.com. This special edition, Allrecipes Air Fryer Recipes, answers all those questions with 89 recipes that are getting saved and loved the most site-wide. Who knew you can make Steak and Mushrooms, Banana Cake, Italian Stuffed Tomatoes, and even Lobster Tails in an air fryer? We’ve also included the site’s most popular air fryer recipe: Air-Fried Crumbed Chicken Tenderloins.
WELCOME TO THE AIR FRYER REVOLUTION
MASTHEAD • AIR FRYER RECIPES
AIR-FRIED FAME • Air fryers have graduated from novelty to full-fledged fad. We know this because searches for air fryer recipes have surged a staggering 600 percent in the past year on Allrecipes.com, the world’s largest community of home cooks.
CHOOSING AN AIR FRYER • There are so many different models out there that it can be overwhelming to choose. Keep these tips in mind when shopping.
ACCESSORIES WE LOVE • Your air fryer is ready to use right out of the box. But there are some accessories that make it work even better—and keep in good working order for years to come. Many of these items are sold in multipiece accessory kits that are usually less expensive than buying pieces individually.
MORE COOL WAYS TO USE YOUR AIR FRYER
AIR-FRIED APPETIZERS • An air fryer is the perfect tool for making appetizers. You get the crispy crunch of fried foods but with much less oil—and a lot less mess.
THE MAIN EVENT • Fried meals don’t have to come with a sky-high calorie count. Enjoy crispy chicken, succulent salmon, and more with the help of these recipes and an air fryer.
AIR-FRIED SIDE DISHES • The air fryer is mighty with side dishes, too. It makes quick work of pretty much anything you want to throw into it.
AIR-FRYER DESSERTS • You may think desserts and air fryer don’t belong in the same sentence. These crispy—and healthier—sweets will convince you otherwise.
RECIPE INDEX