Bought an air fryer and forgot about it? These 11 recipes will change that

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The air fryer might just be the best kitchen invention of the 21st century. It cooks food fast, it works without using a crazy amount of oil and everything that comes out of it is hot and delicious. So, if you’ve forgotten the reasons you bought one, these 11 recipes will change all that.

A pile of seasoned and cooked chicken wings garnished with chopped herbs on a white plate.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

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.

Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks are a great choice for a quick and satisfying beef dinner. With a prep time of just 10 minutes, you can enjoy a perfectly cooked steak in no time, making it perfect for Friday nights.
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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.
Barbecue Sauce Chicken Drumsticks in Air Fryer. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

It used to be a big deal to make barbecue chicken drumsticks. Then I discovered how easy it was to cook them in the air fryer. Now, when my family asks for them, I know I can whip them up in under 30 minutes.
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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.

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 fries you’ve ever had.
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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.
Copycat Supermarket Chicken Rotisserie. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

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 and it’s why I make it all the time for my family.
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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.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

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. And you can enjoy them while watching weeknight or weekend football.
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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.
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

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 so I don’t mind making them night after night.
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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.
Homemade French Fries in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

If you’ve got russet or Yukon gold potatoes on hand, don’t just make baked potatoes. Instead, try this recipe for Homemade French Fries in the Air Fryer. They’re guaranteed to be delicious and fast to make.
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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.
Steak in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Using your air fryer to cook steak is a great option when you want a grilled flavor without having to fire up the grill. It’s so easy that when my family asks me to make it again and again, I don’t mind.
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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.
Salmon in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

One of the beauties of cooking salmon or any seafood in the air fryer is that it is pretty difficult to do it wrong. So, when our family wants seafood, we’ll use the air fryer seafood setting for a perfectly cooked filet.
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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 discover how easy it is to cook bacon in the air fryer, you won’t ever go back to microwaving or frying it in a pan again. It is neater, faster and creates the perfect crispy bacon. Put it on a BLT for a chef’s kiss sandwich.
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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.

With this recipe for air fryer chicken fajitas, you’ll be transported to your favorite Mexican restaurant without having to pay the expensive bill. These are great when you have to feed a crowd or need a fast and easy meal on a busy night.
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