These Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They are the perfect side dish to prepare in your Air Fryer that will be ready in less than an hour.
Easy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
7 Easy Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners
These Easy Air Fryer Recipes are perfect for beginners who just received an Air Fryer. They’ll get you comfortable with making delicious food in your Air Fryer with minimal steps and ingredients.
Easy Air Fryer Recipes
The Air Fryer has been a game-changer in our house as it has allowed me to create delicious quick and easy recipes for myself and my family. I’ve gathered the easiest recipes to get you started on your Air Frying journey.
One of my most popular air fryer recipes and it’s for good reason as this is the recipe that will impress your friends and family. A juicy steak prepared in your Air Fryer? You bet. This steak is also topped with a delicious garlic herb butter that will make you feel like you’re at an expensive fancy restaurant.
The Air Fryer is known for making the absolute best chicken wings! They come out crispy on the outside and nice and juicy on the inside. If you’ve got about 30 minutes and some amazing rubs or sauces, then this air fryer recipe is right up your ally. I explain how to make these chicken wings from fresh or frozen chicken wings.
This recipe is perfect for those who want to see the true essence of how foods can get crispy and crunchy in the air fryer. All you need is a can of chickpeas, a little oil, and your favorite seasonings. I’ve included four seasonings for your chickpeas in this recipe.
This may be your go-to recipe for hot dogs from now on. It’s perfect if you want to make one hot dog or 6. The beauty of this recipe is that your hot dogs will be perfectly cooked and crisp and you can toast the bread at the same time.
One of the easiest things you can make in your Air Fryer. These S’mores are done and ready in your Air Fryer in less than a few minutes resulting in perfectly toasted marshmallows and crispy graham crackers. It’s an Air Fryer dessert recipe perfect for beginners.
One of my favorite things to make in the Air Fryer are chicken thighs. They’re forgiving when it comes to overcooking so don’t worry if you leave them in a little longer than recommended, your results will still be delicious and juicy meat. This Lemon Pepper Air Fryer Chicken Thighs recipe is the perfect weeknight meal that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.
The Air Fryer is perfect for making delicious flaky fish. This recipe calls for a quick marinade and then placing it in the Air Fryer. It’s sure to be a family favorite and you may not want to make salmon any other way.
And there you have it. 7 easy air fryer recipes that will help you get acquainted with your Air Fryer. If you’d like to find more recipes for your Air Fryer, you can find them on my Air Fryer Recipes page.
If you're looking for other helpful Air Fryer articles, check these out:
Easy Air Fryer Brownies
These Air Fryer Brownies are perfect for when you want a small batch of delicious brownies and don’t want to turn on the oven. They are made from scratch and are the perfect mix between fudgy and cakey brownies.
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Chocolate. It’s my weakness. And if I could, I would make a huge batch of brownies and eat the whole pan to myself. But society tells me that’s a bad idea. Thanks to my Air Fryer, I can make a small batch of brownies suitable for 4 (I’ll share with hubby and the kids) that won’t heat up the entire house. That’s where these brownies in the Air Fryer come in handy.
After making S’mores on my Air Fryer, I was hooked on creating simple and easy dessert recipes in my Air Fryer. These brownies are so simple yet delicious and they can be made in one bowl.
When it comes to baking in your Air Fryer, you will need the following guideline:
- Use smaller tools. 7-inch pans or smaller come in handy when baking in the Air Fryer. Certain Air Fryer Accessory kits have smaller pans for baking.
- Reduce the temperature and time for baking in the Air Fryer. The general rule of thumb is to reduce by 30 degrees and cut time by 20%. These tips and others can be found in my Air Fryer Tips and Tricks post.
- Cut recipes in half. Since Air Fryers are smaller than your oven, trying to convert an entire cake or brownie recipe may not work. Cut it in half should ensure that your baked goods get baked perfectly.
How to make Air Fryer Brownies
First, prepare your 7-inch baking pan by generously greasing with butter on the bottom and all sides. Set aside.
Preheat your Air Fryer by setting the temperature to 330 degrees Fahrenheit and allowing it to run for about 5 minutes while you prepare your brownie batter.
Add your all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, melted butter, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract into a large bowl and stir until thoroughly combined. Your batter should be thick.
Add it to the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top.
Place in your preheated Air Fryer and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick entered in the center comes out mostly clean.
Remove and allow to cool in the pan before removing and cutting.
You can add in your favorite nuts before baking if you like. The kids don't generally like them so i usually leave them out. But ¼ cup of walnuts added to this brownie mixture is a dream come true.
You could check out this recipe if you prefer to make air fryer brownies from a box.
I hope you enjoy this brownie recipe as much as we do.
Other air fryer dessert recipes to try?
Easy Air Fryer Brownies
Make quick and easy air fryer brownies from scratch in your Air fryer. They’re delicious and the perfect mix between a fudge and cake brownie. They are the perfect small batch of brownies when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 385kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- prepare your 7-inch baking pan by generously greasing with butter on the bottom and all sides. Set aside.
- Preheat your Air Fryer by setting the temperature to 330 degrees Fahrenheit and allowing it to run for about 5 minutes while you prepare your brownie batter.
- Add your all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, butter, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, salt, and baking powder into a large bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Add it to the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top.
- Place in your preheated Air Fryer and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick entered in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Remove and allow to cool in the pan before removing and cutting.
Notes
- Various Air Fryer models will bake at different rates so some bake times may vary. The bake time as provided is a guideline.
- This brownie recipe was baked in a Phillips Starfish Technology XL Air Fryer.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
Air Fryer French Fries (Fresh or Frozen)
Here’s how to make delicious and perfect Air Fryer French Fries from fresh or frozen. These fries are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Follow this guide to make perfect french fries in your Air Fryer.
Full Recipe Ingredients/Instructions are available in the
recipe card at the bottom of the post.
You can find important tips/tricks in the
blog post.
I’ve been on an air fryer craze for quite a while now. As you can see, my Air Fryer recipes have grown and grown over the past year. Who would have thought that my obsession with this device would have started over a pregnancy craving for french fries?
I wanted fried foods but needed a healthier alternative and the air fryer came in handy. French fries and potato wedges are my go-to sides to make in the Air Fryer. Here’s how I make perfectly delicious and healthy french fries from fresh or frozen.
How to make Air Fryer Fench Fries (Fresh)
First, you’ll want to grab 1-3 russet potatoes and cut them into equal sizes. I aim for about ½ inch in size. Cutting them into equal portions will ensure they will cook evenly.
Soak your Potatoes
Then, you’ll need to soak them. You’ll hear some people say they don’t soak their potatoes. I swear by it and do the same method for my Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes. It removes the excess starch and you’ll notice a difference in taste or texture.
I soak for a whole hour. However, if you don’t have time for all that, a two-minute rinse in a colander with high pressured water does the trick. That’s how my husband does it and it yields great results.
Dry your Potatoes and Toss in Oil
Once the starch has been removed from your potatoes, drain them and dry them with a paper towel or kitchen towel. Then place them in a dry bowl and add oil. I know, some people feel that Air fryers need no oil. For delicious crispy fries, you need a little oil. Whichever kind of oil you decide to use is fine as long aa it is an oil with a high smoke point.
Air Fry
Set your Air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and Air fry for 22-30 minutes. Shake and toss the fries every 5 minutes. This step is of prime importance. If you forget to shake or wait until your fries are halfway done, you’ll end up with partially done fries. I set a timer to make sure I remember to shake.
Different Air fryers cook at different temperatures depending on the wattage of the air fryer, the basket type, and how many fries you place in the basket, so the cooking time will vary from machine to machine.
Special Note: If making one potato in a single layer, cook for about 12-15 minutes as fries in a single layer cook and crisp even faster. Cooking longer may result in burnt fries.
Other special note: Fresh fries are crispy while warm but do become softer if they get cold.
Once your fries are done, remove the basket and season the fries.
How to make Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
There’s a whole different technique when it comes to making frozen fries.
First, place the frozen fries in the Air Fryer basket. DO NOT ADD OIL. Frozen french fries already have oil added and are generally partially cooked. This is why they are able to stay so crispy, even when they get cold.
Air Fry on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 8 minutes. Some frozen French fries, like the Great Value brand from Walmart, will have air fryer directions on the back. Despite that, I still always check at the 8-minute mark.
Just like the fresh, you will want to shake your frozen fries every few minutes until they are done. Frozen fries generally will take anywhere from 8-12 minutes, depending on your Air Fryer brand as well as how many fries you place in the basket.
And there you have it, perfectly cooked french fries made in your Air fryer from fresh or frozen. Season them with my homemade blend of french fry seasoning for the best fries.
If you're looking for more Air Fryer recipes to serve these fries with, try these out:
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Fish
- Air Fryer Burgers
- Chicken Patties with Garlic Aioli
Air Fryer French Fries (Fresh or Frozen)
Here’s how I make Crispy Air Fryer French Fries from Fresh or Frozen. Fries made in the Air Fryer are known to be healthy, crispy, and delicious. Whether homemade or previously frozen, you’ll be hooked on air frying fries.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 104kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Fresh Fries
- 1-3 medium sized russet potatoes cut into ½ inch fries
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
Frozen French Fries
- 1-2 lbs Frozen French Fries
Instructions
Fresh Fries
- Soak the cut potatoes for 1 hour in a bowl of water.
- Drain the potatoes and dry them with a paper towel or kitchen towel. Then place them in a dry bowl and add oil.
- Set your Air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and Air fry for 22-30 minutes. Shake the basket every 5 minutes.
Frozen Fries
- First, place the frozen fries in the Air Fryer basket. DO NOT ADD OIL. Air Fry on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-12 minutes.
Notes
- Nutrition info calculated and provided is for fresh fries, not frozen.
- Different Air fryers cook at different temperatures depending on the wattage of the air fryer, the basket type, and how many fries you place in the basket, so the cooking time will vary from machine to machine.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Fresh or Frozen)
If you’re looking for all the tips and tricks to perfect Air Fryer Chicken Wings, I’ve got you covered. Here’s how to make perfectly crispy chicken wings in your Air Fryer from fresh or frozen, sauced or dry-rubbed.
Full Recipe Ingredients/Instructions are available in the
recipe card at the bottom of the post.
You can find important tips/tricks in the
blog post.
Air Fryers are famous for making delicious and crispy chicken wings. Chicken wings in the Air Fryer are the perfect appetizer or game-day snack as they are quick to make and are done in 30 minutes or less.
I’ve shared my Korean Air Fried Chicken Wings that are breaded and extra crunchy, but this ultimate guide for chicken wings covers how to make naked wings, saucy wings, fresh wings, and frozen wings. After making and eating tons of wings, I’ve learned a few tips on how to get golden and delicious wings.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket. Your wings need circulation to get nice and crisp. The wings can be touching but the basket should not be filled to the brim.
- Turn your wings every 5-7 minutes. This will ensure that the wings are evenly cooked. I like to use tongs to turn my wings rather than tossing.
- Don’t add seasonings until after air frying. That’s how you will get the maximum flavor on your wings.
- Start with a clean Air Fryer. If your Air Fryer is not clean, your Air fryer may start to smoke while your wings are cooking.
How to Make Air Fryer Wings from Fresh Chicken Wings
First, make sure your chicken wings are dried before placing them in the Air Fryer.
Lay your wings in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket. It’s ok if they overlap or if you have to lay a few on top. The wings will still get crispy so long as you turn them every few minutes.
Close the Air Fryer basket and cook the wings on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes shaking every 5-7 minutes. Cook until wings are desired crispiness and have at least reached a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once the wings are cooked, place in a large bowl and season with your favorite dry rub or sauce. If using a sauce, toss the wings in the sauce and place back in the air fryer for 2 minutes on 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the wings and toss in sauce again. This is how to get perfectly sauced wings.
How to make Air Fryer Wings from Frozen Chicken Wings
I found that in order to get my frozen chicken wings crispy in the Air Fryer I had to do a little extra work. Fact is frozen wings have a ton of excess water and once you start Air Frying, that water leaks into the bottom of the basket, causing a lot of steam in the Air Fryer. That’s not the optimal environment for crispiness. In order to get frozen wings crispy, I do the following.
Lay the frozen wings in the Air Fryer basket and start cooking on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes turning every 5-7 minutes.
Halfway through cooking, remove the Air Fryer basket and drain the excess liquid. Make sure the basket is placed over a large bowl so you don’t leak chicken juice everywhere. Once all the liquid in the bottom of the basket has drained, return the basket to the base and start Air Frying again. Cook until your wings are fully cooked and your desired crispiness.
Additional Note: The draining of the liquid is an optional step and it truly depends on the Air Fryer basket. In my Phillips Air Fryer, the wings can get crispy even with the additional liquid in the basket. However, in my Bella Pro Air Fryer, I have to drain the liquid to get it crispy.
Toss in your favorite dry rub or sauce.
And there you have it, perfectly crisp and delicious Air Fryer chicken wings from frozen.
Common Questions for Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Do I need to pre-heat my Air Fryer? Each Air Fryer will have instructions on whether the Air fryer should be preheated or not. My advice is to follow those instructions. However, if you don't preheat, your wings will still be fine.
Do I need to spray my chicken wings with oil? Not if they are not breaded. Chicken wings will produce their own grease while cooking, which will allow the Air Fryer to crisp them up. If they are, a light spray of chicken oil will ensure that breading is nice and golden.
What’s the best breading for chicken wings? There are a ton of options when it comes to breading if you want to go that route. You could use potato starch, flour, crushed pork rinds, as well as baking powder. These help give an extra layer of crunch.
How to reheat chicken wings? To reheat leftover chicken wings, place in your Air Fryer and cook on 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes.
And there you have it, your guide to perfect and delicious chicken wings in the air Fryer? If you’re interested in reading more of my guides to become the perfect Air fryer chef, check these out:
Suggested Rubs and Sauces for Wings?
- Honey Mustard
- Lemon Pepper
- Garlic Parmesan
- BBQ Sauce
- Buffalo Sauce (¼ cup hot sauce, 4 tablespoon butter, cooked over medium low heat until combined)
- Ranch (3 tablespoon dry packet ranch, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper)
- Jerk Chicken Wings
For more chicken in your Air Fryer recipes, try these out:
- Fried Chicken
- BBQ Chicken Breast
- Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
- Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
- Healthier General Tso's Chicken
Watch this video tutorial and see how I make these chicken wings from start to finish.
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Fresh or Frozen)
These Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings are easy to make from fresh or frozen. Here are all the tips and tricks to get perfect crispy wings each and every time.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 272kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings fresh or frozen
- Favorite seasoning dry rub or sauce
Instructions
Fresh Chicken Wings
- Dry your chicken wings.
- Place your wings in the Air Fryer basket.
- Close the Air Fryer basket and cook the wings on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes shaking every 5-7 minutes. Cook until wings are desired crispiness and at least have a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once wings are cooked, place in a large bowl and season with your favorite dry rub or sauce. If using a sauce toss the wings in the sauce and place back in the air fryer for 2 minutes on 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the wings and toss in sauce again.
Frozen Chicken Wings
- Lay the frozen wings in the Air Fryer basket and start cooking on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes turning every 5-7 minutes.
- Optional step: Halfway through cooking, remove the Air Fryer basket and drain the excess liquid. Make sure the basket is placed over a large bowl so you don’t leak chicken juice everywhere. Once all the liquid in the bottom of the basket has drained, return the basket to the base and start Air Frying again. Cook until wings are desired crispiness and at least have a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Toss in your favorite dry rub or sauce.
Video
Notes
- The draining of the liquid is an optional step and it truly depends on the Air Fryer basket. In my Phillips Air Fryer, the wings can get crispy even with the additional liquid in the basket. However, in my Bella Pro Air Fryer, I have to drain the liquid to get it crispy.
- Wings need to cook to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Suggested Dry Rubs and Sauces
- Lemon Pepper
- Ranch
- BBQ (I used this brand from King of Foods in the video)
- Buffalo Sauce
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 191mg | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
Homemade Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce
This Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce is full of flavor and made from scratch in less than 40 minutes. It’s simple, easy, and delicious. It’s the perfect addition to any pasta dish.
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We’ve been opting for plant-based dinners about once a week in our household and this spaghetti sauce comes in handy. It’s full of texture and flavor thanks to the mushrooms and chickpeas. It’s perfect for anyone trying to opt for eating less meat in their diets as you won’t even miss the meat in this pasta dish.
There are a few ingredients that give this dish an amazing flavor profile. They are:
- Baby Bella Mushrooms - Gives the recipe that meaty flavor without the meat.
- Chickpeas - Added to the dish not for the taste, but for the texture and protein.
- Balsamic Vinegar - An acid that I think goes great with tomatoes.
- Basil - Although fresh is generally best, this recipe calls for a whole tablespoon of dried. It’s easier as I always have it on hand. You could opt for fresh but add it in at the end of cooking.
- Oregano - I also used dried, same reasoning as the basil.
How to make Homemade Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce
First, roughly chop your mushrooms, onions, and garlic. You can use a food processor for this step to speed up the process. However, I prefer to chop them by hand because I like the larger chunks.
Then heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. I use my cast iron dutch oven to make this. Add onions and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Then add mushrooms and garlic and sauté until mushrooms and onions have softened, about 5 more minutes. If you find your mushrooms are starting to dry out and stick to the pan, add about 1 tablespoon of vegetable broth to make it liquidy again.
Add tomato paste, dried basil, and dried oregano and stir for about 1 minute.
Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, open your can of chickpeas and drain. Mash the chickpeas until they are finely mashed. Stir them into the spaghetti mixture and allow it to continue to cook until the chickpeas are heated through.
Add balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
This spaghetti sauce goes well with traditional thin spaghetti noodles. It’s the perfect meatless spaghetti recipe that both meat-eaters and non-meat eaters will enjoy.
Looking for more Meatless dishes? Try these out:
Homemade Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce
Easy and delicious Homemade Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce made with mushrooms and chickpeas for added protein. This meatless sauce is the perfect substitute for meaty spaghetti sauce.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 110kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 6 cloves garlic chopped
- 8 oz baby portobello mushrooms chopped
- 2 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 Tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 can chickpeas drained and mashed
- 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Then add mushrooms and garlic and sauté until mushrooms and onions have softened, about 5 more minutes. If you find your mushrooms are starting to dry out and stick to the pan, add about 1 tablespoon of vegetable broth to make it liquidy again.
- Add tomato paste, dried basil, and dried oregano and stir for about 1 minute
- Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, open your can of chickpeas and drain. Mash the chickpeas until they are finely mashed. Stir them into the spaghetti mixture and allow it to continue to cook until the chickpeas are heated through.
- Add balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper to taste
- Serve over pasta.
Notes
- If the sauce starts to bubble and pop while simmering, add a little more vegetable broth to stop the popping.
- This sauce can be frozen or refrigerated for a few days.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
Recipe Adapted from Tasty.
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This Instant Pot Turkey Breast recipe is the perfect way to make turkey and gravy in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. Whether it’s bone-in or boneless, you can have a moist and delicious turkey breast in a fraction of the time.
Crispy Air Fryer Apple Chips
These no oil Air Fryer Apple Chips are crispy and delicious. It’s the perfect quick and healthy snack for any day of the week.
Korean Sloppy Joes
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Air Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls
These Air Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls are perfect for any day of the week. Air fry them for a healthier version of your favorite appetizer.
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