Recipes Everyday Cooking Cookware and Equipment Air Fryer 15 Recipes to Try Right After You Get an Air Fryer By Hayley Sugg Updated on November 29, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Allrecipes Magazine The air fryer has been a popular kitchen appliance addition in recent years — and has no sign of slowing down. If you've just found one underneath your Christmas tree, ordered one from a Cyber Monday sale, or treated yourself for your birthday, then get ready for some beginner recipes with serious wow-factor. Once you get the hang of how to use an air fryer, it will open up your kitchen to a whole new realm of recipes. These air fryer recipes for beginners will quickly become your favorite go-to meals. 01 of 16 Air Fryer Breakfast Frittata View Recipe Buckwheat Queen This is a light and customizable beginner air fryer option for on-the-go eaters. Load your frittata with whatever makes you happy, be it a bouquet of herbs or ham and cheese. How to Use Your Air Fryer 02 of 16 Scotch Eggs View Recipe Homemade English Scotch Eggs Wrapped in Sausage. bhofack2 / Getty Images If savory is what you crave early the morning, these Scotch eggs will hit the spot. "You get all the deliciousness without the mess and added fat of deep frying," says recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar France C. "They make the perfect breakfast or snack, especially when served with the chutney dipping sauce." 13 Amazing Breakfast Foods To Make in the Air Fryer 03 of 16 Orange Pecan French Toast View Recipe Kimberly Kahmann Harvey Try this comforting, sticky classic that cooks perfectly in an air fryer. "Great recipe, " says RUMARTIN. "Tasted just like warm pecan rolls, but much easier to make!" 04 of 16 Crumbed Chicken Tenderloin View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine This top-rated chicken dish only takes four ingredients and 30 minutes, so it's the perfect beginner air fryer recipe. Have delicious nugget-style tenders ready almost as soon as the craving hits. 17 Top-Rated Air Fryer Chicken Recipes 05 of 16 Sweet and Spicy Roasted Carrots View Recipe Yoly Recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Yoly describes her dish as "tender and roasted carrots cooked in the air fryer that can be on your table in less than half an hour." The carrots are tossed in butter, orange zest, and hot honey. 16 Quick-and-Easy Side Dish Recipes for the Air Fryer 06 of 16 Cajun Salmon View Recipe France C Make a flavorful and nutrient rich meal that's also unbelievably easy. A bit of brown sugar and a powerful spice blend make this salmon anything but ordinary. 22 Best Air Fryer Seafood Recipes 07 of 16 Pecan-Crusted Pork Chops View Recipe Bibi "This keto-friendly recipe comes together in a snap," says recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Bibi. "In addition, using the air fryer makes easy work of these tasty pork chops. The chops make great leftovers too!" 9 Air Fryer Pork Chop Recipes 08 of 16 Eggplant Parmesan View Recipe Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan. Allrecipes Air frying equals cheesy goodness over crisp eggplant in this classic Italian dish. The well-seasoned vegetable is breaded with Parmesan cheese and a host of spices. How to Get the Most Out of Your Air Fryer (From Someone Who Is Kind of Obsessed With Hers) 09 of 16 Spicy Green Beans View Recipe France C Like to get your greens in with a kick? Red pepper, soy sauce, and vinegar create perfect balance in this side dish. An easy way to please everyone at the dinner table. 10 of 16 Cinnamon and Sugar Doughnuts. View Recipe Start the day on a sweet note. This traditionally deep-fried food gets a lighter spin without sacrificing its trademark tenderness and flavor. 11 of 16 Roasted Okra View Recipe Buckwheat Queen "With okra growing in the garden we have made this over and over, " says reviewer WhiteCoatSyndrome. "Simple and quick — glad it was submitted. No changes to the original recipe. " How to Air Fry Every Vegetable (at Least the Ones You'd Want to) 12 of 16 Mini Cheese and Sausage Stuffed Peppers View Recipe Allrecipes This appetizer boasts an impressive display with an equally wonderful flavor. Sweet peppers are filled with a mouthwatering mixture of cream cheese, Italian sausage, and chives. 18 Addictive Appetizers for the Air Fryer 13 of 16 Fried Pickles View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine Here's a state fair staple made in the comfort of your home. Get the snap and vinegary punch of fried pickles anytime you like with this straightforward recipe. 14 of 16 Rib Eye Steak View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole A rib eye comparable to restaurant offerings. A simple marinade makes for a big, juicy result in this recipe. Perfect for days unsuitable for grilling, this tender meat is a delicious air fryer option. 15 of 16 Roasted Bananas View Recipe Yoly All you'll need to to make this treat are bananas and cooking spray. The fruit caramelizes in the air fryer in under 10 minutes for a healthy dessert option. Reviewers recommend a dusting of cinnamon to seal the deal. 16 of 16 More Inspiration Try one of Our Best Air Fryer Main Dishes for Dinner. Plus, explore our entire collection of Air Fryer Recipes. Air Fryer Chicken Katsu with Homemade Katsu Sauce Air Fryer Ranch Pork Chops The Best Air Fryers, Tested By Allrecipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit