15 air fryer ideas that will make your oven feel jealous and unloved

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Once you start using your air fryer instead of your oven, you’ll be amazed at how many delicious dishes you can make and how quickly they come together. Here are 15 recipes to try in your air fryer tonight — some are sides, some are main courses. All are sure to make your oven feel jealous and unloved.

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.
Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Easy Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer Recipe

A plate of cooked sweet potato fries with black pepper seasoning is arranged on parchment paper beside a small container of ketchup.
Easy Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer Recipe. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer are quick to make with just four simple ingredients. The prep is easy and cooking them is even simpler. They come out crispy, just like the best restaurant-style fries but without the price tag.
Get the Recipe: Easy Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer Recipe

Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks

Close-up of a stack of medium-rare, seasoned steak slices, showcasing a pink and juicy interior with a seared crust.
Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Cooking Ribeye Steak in the Air Fryer is straightforward and quick. It only takes about 10 minutes of prep time and with just a few ingredients, you get a steak that tastes like it was grilled, all without needing an outdoor grill.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks

Homemade French Fries in the Air Fryer

A basket of golden, crispy potato fries seasoned with pepper, accompanied by a small cup of ketchup on the side, presented on white parchment paper.
Homemade French Fries in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Homemade French Fries in the Air Fryer come out best when you use the right potatoes. For crispier fries, opt for starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold.
Get the Recipe: Homemade French Fries in the Air Fryer

Salmon in the Air Fryer

A fork holding a piece of cooked salmon, with more salmon filets, lemon slices, and seasoning shakers in the background.
Salmon in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Salmon in the Air Fryer is nearly foolproof. With many air fryers even offering a seafood setting, it’s an easy way to cook fish with minimal effort and great results.
Get the Recipe: Salmon in the Air Fryer

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.
Copycat Supermarket Chicken Rotisserie. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Cooking a Whole Chicken in the Air Fryer will change the way you think about rotisserie chicken. It’s more affordable than the supermarket version and tastes even better when you make it yourself.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Supermarket Chicken Rotisserie

Bacon in the Air Fryer

Cooking bacon strips in an air fryer. One strip held by tongs is shown above other strips inside the air fryer basket.
Bacon in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Once you try making Bacon in the Air Fryer, you’ll never go back to using a frying pan or microwave. It’s quicker, cleaner and you’ll get crispy bacon every time.
Get the Recipe: Bacon in the Air Fryer

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.
Steak in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Cooking Steak in the Air Fryer gives you that grilled taste without having to fire up the grill. The result is a perfectly cooked steak with plenty of flavor in less time.
Get the Recipe: Steak in the Air Fryer

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Close-up of a dish featuring seasoned strips of chicken, red and yellow bell peppers, green peppers, and onions.
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

If you’ve ever gone out for Mexican food and ordered fajitas, you can smell them on the way to your table before they even arrive. This recipe for air fryer chicken fajitas provides the same olfactory and taste buds experience.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

Sliced breaded and fried chicken breast on a wooden board, garnished with herbs and accompanied by lemon slices.
Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets give you a healthier take on fried chicken while still offering a crispy, golden texture. With minimal oil, you can enjoy restaurant-quality cutlets right at home.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Halved hard-boiled eggs seasoned with salt and pepper on a plate.
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Making Hard Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer completely changed the way I cook eggs. Now that I know how easy it is, I can’t imagine going back to boiling them the old way.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Air Fryer Baked Potato

Three baked potatoes with seasoned skin in an air fryer basket.
Air Fryer Baked Potato. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Once you try Baked Potatoes in the Air Fryer, you’ll never want to microwave or bake them the traditional way again. The texture is better and the taste is a pleasant surprise.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Potato

Air Fryer Glazed Carrots

Diced and whole carrots in an air fryer basket on a wooden surface.
Air Fryer Glazed Carrots. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Air Fryer Carrots make for a sweet and flavorful side dish. With brown sugar, butter and honey, you can turn simple carrots into something that’s the perfect side for any meal.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Glazed Carrots

Air Fryer Broccoli

Broccoli florets with seasoning in an air fryer basket, some lemon slices and a striped cloth nearby.
Air Fryer Broccoli. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Air Fryer Broccoli is a game changer compared to steaming it the old way. It’s so easy to make. Plus, the result is tender, delicious broccoli that you and your picky eaters will love.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Broccoli

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Four ears of corn in an air fryer basket.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Corn on the Cob in the Air Fryer is something I never thought I’d try, but now I might never cook it another way. It’s quick and the result is just as tasty as grilling it.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air Fryer Asparagus

A plate of cooked asparagus spears garnished with sea salt and a lemon wedge.
Air Fryer Asparagus. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Cooking Asparagus in the air fryer ensures it’s perfectly done every time. With the right seasoning, you’ll have a side dish that may just make you fall in love with asparagus all over again.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Asparagus

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