Did you get an air fryer and never took it out of the box? Well, what are you waiting for? Once you realize how much easier cooking becomes when you use an air fryer, you’ll no longer ignore it and start using it all the time. Here are 9 recipes to change your mind.
![Whole roasted chicken seasoned and cooked to golden brown perfection in an air fryer basket.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rotisserie-chicken-in-air-fryer-horizontal-1024x683.jpeg)
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.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sweet-potato-fries-served-dipped-in-ketchup.jpg)
The beauty of this recipe for sweet potato fries in the air fryer is the fact that it has but four ingredients. So, it’s simple to shop for and even easier to make. The end result tastes like the best restaurant sweet potato fries you’ve ever had.
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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.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sliced-ribeye-steak-close-up.jpeg)
One of the reasons we love the idea of cooking ribeye steak in the air fryer is how fast you can get it done. Prep time is about 10 minutes, primarily because, except for the steak, you’re working with four ingredients only.
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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)
Using your air fryer to cook steak is a great option when you want a grilled flavor without having to fire up the grill. Think of it as your rainy day plan when you’re craving a steak.
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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)
There are a couple of reasons we think you’re going to love learning about how to make BBQ drumsticks in the air fryer. One is it is much neater than cooking them on the grill.
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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)
You can get the taste of fried chicken without oil or the mess when you make these chicken drumsticks in the air fryer. Prep and cooking time is 30 minutes.
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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.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/another-closeup-partial-plate-with-paper-homemade-air-fryer-french-fries-ver.jpg)
When you’re making Homemade French Fries in the Air Fryer, you have to choose the right kind of potato to get the best result. I recommend starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold.
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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.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fork-of-salmon-cooked-in-air-fryer.jpeg)
One of the beauties of cooking salmon or any seafood in the air fryer is that it is pretty difficult to do it wrong. Many air fryers have a seafood setting that you can select.
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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)
This recipe for how to cook a whole chicken in an air fryer will change your mind about supermarket rotisserie chicken forever. It is far cheaper and far more delicious.
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
![A wooden board with seasoned chicken wings, a bowl of white dipping sauce with lemon slices, and celery and carrot sticks.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/air-fryer-chicken-wings-with-celery-and-carrot-sticks.jpg)
The process for making these Air Fryer Chicken Wings is so simple. It has very few ingredients, takes very little time to cook and you end up with delicious, crispy chicken wings.
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