Grab your new Air Fryer and learn how to make the best Air Fryer recipes with this list of the Top 10 Things to Cook in an Air Fryer!

Did you know that some of the best meals you will make will be done in your Air Fryer?! It’s true the best air fryer recipes are the ones listed in this post; however, this isn’t all of them by any means. Let’s get started learning the top 10 things to cook in an Air Fryer!

This post will cover the best recipes to use for first-time use of the air fryer and get you started with using your small appliance.

Be sure to check out the full recipe index for all the latest Air Fryer Recipes.

What is an Air Fryer?

An air fryer is a small appliance that uses hot air to circulate around the food giving them a crispy outer texture similar to deep frying but with only a little bit of oil.

Why should you use an air fryer?

An Air Fryer allows you to cook some of your favorite meals with only a little bit of oil compared to substantial oil. This means that in general, you may end up with some better-for-you alternatives to your deep-fried favorites.

• Better-for-You Cooking – Without all the oil, you will end up with a better alternative due to the little oil that will be used. Most of the time only a bit of oil spray is needed. Many times the idea of using less oil is a real selling point for the air fryer.

• Versatility – Air Fryers are very versatile and can make a variety of air fryer meals. They have enough space to make a main dish recipe but can also make fast food recipes such as tater tots or french fries, maybe even a blooming onion.

• Easy Clean Up – The only thing you will need to clean up is the air fryer basket, these are typically dishwasher safe too which makes it easy to clean up, there is no oil spewing around the counter. The easy clean up in my opinion is one of the best things about the air fryer.

• Time Saving – Most recipes in the air fryer take a fraction of the time to cook versus the oven. The air fryer heats up faster and the hot air circulating right on the food cooks it faster too. The air fryer can significantly cut cooking time if you are in a hurry for a quick dinner.

Learn more with these tips on choosing the right air fryer.

Remember that when using your air fryer the amount you can cook at one time will depend on the size of your air fryer. Sometimes air fryer recipes will need to be cooked in batches in order to keep the food in a single layer.

Favorite Air Fryer Recipes:

Included in our Top 10 Things to Cook in an Air Fryer are these popular recipes. Each of these easy air fryer recipes can be made gluten-free too if that’s a need.

The instructions will be on the step-by-step instructions in each post.

Mozzarella Sticks

Chicken Wings

Pork Chops

Sweet Potato Fries

Homemade French Fries

Hard-Boiled Eggs

Tortilla Chips

Onion Rings

Homemade Falafel

Air-Fried Shrimp

Remember that it does take time to get used to your new machine so do not give up on your new kitchen appliance. The air fryer cooking times do vary as you get used to your machine because most will put off a different level of heat.

The Air Fryer makes the cooking process simple giving you the best results for your cooking experience. These easy recipes are a great start to using your air fryer for the first time.