If you want to win friends and wow your family with your kitchen acumen, then take out my favorite kitchen appliance — the air fryer. With these 13 recipes, everyone will be begging for the secret to your delicious dinners. It’s up to you if you want to tell them the secret to your success.
![Close-up of a chopstick holding a cooked chicken wing glazed with sauce and garnished with herbs, with more chicken wings in the blurred background.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/bbq-drumstick-close-up-1024x683.jpg)
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
![Close-up of a stack of seasoned, grilled chicken drumsticks, with one drumstick partially eaten, revealing moist, cooked meat inside. A lemon wedge and herbs are visible in the background.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/bite-into-drumstick-cropped-closeup-horizontal.jpeg)
Enjoy the flavor of fried chicken without the need for oil or the mess, thanks to this Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks in the Air Fryer recipe. The crispy exterior and juicy meat will have everyone begging to know your secret!
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Salmon in the Air Fryer
![A fork holding a piece of cooked salmon, with more salmon fillets, lemon slices, and seasoning shakers in the background.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fork-of-salmon-cooked-in-air-fryer.jpeg)
Cooking salmon in the air fryer is incredibly straightforward, thanks to the seafood setting found on many air fryers. This feature helps ensure your salmon comes out perfectly every time.
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Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks
![A cooked steak with grilled asparagus and lemon wedges is served on a white plate. A wedge of steak and some parsley are on top of the main steak.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ribeye-steak-with-asparagus-in-air-fryer-featured-image-1024x683.jpeg)
Everyone will be asking for your secret recipe for your steak dinner of Ribeye Steaks made in the air fryer. I’ll bet you that when they find out it has just four ingredients, they won’t believe you.
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Copycat Supermarket Chicken Rotisserie
![Close-up of a roasted chicken with crispy, golden-brown skin seasoned with herbs and coarse salt, on a wooden cutting board.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/close-up-of-cooked-air-fryer-chicken.jpeg)
Cooking a whole chicken in an air fryer will change your mind about supermarket rotisserie chicken. It’s not only more affordable but also far more delicious. Everyone will be begging to know how you made it so good!
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Steak in the Air Fryer
![Close-up of a fork holding a piece of medium-rare cooked beef steak, with visible seasonings and a slice of lemon in the background.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/steak-doneness-guide-hero-picture.jpeg)
The mouthwatering results of the steak you make in the air fryer will have everyone begging to know how you achieved a perfect doneness level with nary a char in sight.
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Barbecue Sauce Chicken Drumsticks in Air Fryer
![A close-up of chopsticks holding a piece of glazed, grilled chicken. The chicken appears juicy and well-cooked.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/closeup-of-bbq-chicken-drumstick-in-air-fryer.jpeg)
Friends and family are definitely going to want to know how you made delicious barbecue drumsticks without even stepping outside to grill. If they’re never tried an air fryer, prepare to shock them with the reveal.
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Chicken Nuggets
![Air fryer chicken nuggets on plate with ketchup.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/chicken-nuggets.jpg)
Kids will enjoy these crunchy, homemade air fryer chicken nuggets, and they’ll think they came straight from a box. Their parents will want to know how you made them taste so good.
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Air Fryer Brats
![Air fryer brats on buns with potato chips on the side.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/air-fryer-brats-1.jpg)
Your air fryer can make tender and juicy brats that are ready in under 15 minutes! The impressive results will have everyone asking how you did it.
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Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
![A closeup side view is shown of an air fryer turkey burger on a light blue plate.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/10.jpg)
These air fryer turkey burgers are perfect for a weeknight dinner. With this flavorful handheld dinner, it will leave everyone wanting to know your secret for such great burgers.
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Air Fryer Calzones
![Glass plate with a calzone, marinara in a bowl, and zucchini.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Air-Fryer-Calzones.jpeg)
Everyone will think that you ordered in from the local pizzeria when you serve them these Air Fryer Calzones. It’s a fun twist on
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Easy Air Fryer Shake n Bake Chicken Breast
![Easy Air Fryer Shake n Bake Chicken Breast on a white plate with a salad topped with bell peppers and parmesan.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/air-fryer-shake-n-bake-chicken-breast.jpg)
Everyone will be curious about how you achieved this throwback, vintage dinner idea. The secret? Use Shake N Bake on the chicken breasts. The chicken comes out nice and crispy every single time.
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Hoisin Pork Tenderloin in the Air Fryer
![Hoisin Pork Tenderloin on skewers in a pan.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hoisin-Pork-Tenderloin.jpg)
This Hoisin Pork Tenderloin in the air fryer is packed with flavor. It features hoisin sauce, the warmth of allspice, and finishes with a kick of garlic and pepper to create a mouthwatering dish.
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Air Fryer Grilled Shrimp Skewers
![Shrimp skewers on a plate with lemon wedges.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/shrimp-skewers-l.jpg)
You can use your indoor air fryer to get the same delicious results for grilled shrimp — and faster, too. The tasty seafood dish will have everyone eager to learn your cooking method.
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