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Photo: Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Kelsey Moylan
Looking for a fresh recipe to try out in your air fryer? Try one of these healthy, tasty choices. From crispy dinner mains to delicious desserts, these new dishes will be sure to satisfy your taste buds. Recipes like our Air-Fryer Stuffed Acorn Squash and Air-Fryer Mini Cheesecakes make the most of the air fryer.
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Air-Fryer Stuffed Acorn Squash
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orn squash turns tender in the air fryer before it’s stuffed with a savory rice filling. Toasted pecans add crunch while dried cranberries provide tartness. The skin of roasted acorn squash is soft enough to eat and provides additional fiber.
02of 20Air-Fryer Wasabi Egg Salad WrapsView RecipePhotographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Charlie Worthington, Prop Stylist: Stephanie HunterWasabi sauce adds heat to this flavorful egg salad recipe, while cucumber provides a welcome crunch. We serve this egg salad in lettuce leaves, but you could also spread it on whole-wheat bread or stuff it in a pita for a healthy lunch.
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Air-Fryer Wasabi Egg Salad Wraps
Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Charlie Worthington, Prop Stylist: Stephanie Hunter
Wasabi sauce adds heat to this flavorful egg salad recipe, while cucumber provides a welcome crunch. We serve this egg salad in lettuce leaves, but you could also spread it on whole-wheat bread or stuff it in a pita for a healthy lunch.
03of 20Air-Fryer Pistachio-Crusted Sea BassView RecipeSea bass fillets are crusted in pistachios and panko for a nutty, crunchy exterior in this healthy air-fryer recipe. We use sea bass here, but any other firm white fish like halibut would work just as well. Serve with grains and a side salad.
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Air-Fryer Pistachio-Crusted Sea Bass
Sea bass fillets are crusted in pistachios and panko for a nutty, crunchy exterior in this healthy air-fryer recipe. We use sea bass here, but any other firm white fish like halibut would work just as well. Serve with grains and a side salad.
04of 20Air-Fryer Mini CheesecakesView RecipePhotographer: Brie Passano Food Stylist: Greg Luna Art Director: Stephanie HunterThese mini cheesecakes are healthy and easy to make in the air fryer—no water bath necessary! Serve with your favorite toppings, like fresh fruit or cookie crumbles, or keep them plain for a simple sweet treat. If you prefer, you can substitute the graham cracker crumb crust with finely crushed shortbread cookies, gingersnaps or chocolate sandwich cookies.
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Air-Fryer Mini Cheesecakes
Photographer: Brie Passano Food Stylist: Greg Luna Art Director: Stephanie Hunter
These mini cheesecakes are healthy and easy to make in the air fryer—no water bath necessary! Serve with your favorite toppings, like fresh fruit or cookie crumbles, or keep them plain for a simple sweet treat. If you prefer, you can substitute the graham cracker crumb crust with finely crushed shortbread cookies, gingersnaps or chocolate sandwich cookies.
05of 20Air-Fryer Bratwurst with Onions & PeppersView RecipePhotographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Kelsey MoylanJuicy pork bratwursts star in these healthy sandwiches. Topping them with onions, peppers and a spicy mustard sauce takes them over the top. Be sure to seek out prepared horseradish from the refrigerated section at the supermarket—not the creamy horseradish sauce shelved near the ketchup and mustard.
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Air-Fryer Bratwurst with Onions & Peppers
Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Kelsey Moylan
Juicy pork bratwursts star in these healthy sandwiches. Topping them with onions, peppers and a spicy mustard sauce takes them over the top. Be sure to seek out prepared horseradish from the refrigerated section at the supermarket—not the creamy horseradish sauce shelved near the ketchup and mustard.
06of 20Air-Fryer Ravioli with Marinara SauceView RecipePhotographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnellyThese crispy ravioli are perfect for dipping and make an excellent appetizer at any gathering. Choose any flavored ravioli you like, such as beef, cheese and/or spinach.
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Air-Fryer Ravioli with Marinara Sauce
Photographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly
These crispy ravioli are perfect for dipping and make an excellent appetizer at any gathering. Choose any flavored ravioli you like, such as beef, cheese and/or spinach.
07of 20Air-Fryer Chewy Oatmeal-Raisin Tahini CookiesView RecipePhotographer: Brie Passano Food Stylist: Greg Luna Art Director: Stephanie HunterWe put a twist on a classic oatmeal-raisin cookie with the addition of tahini and walnuts. Tahini adds a hint of salty, nutty flavor, while toasted walnuts bring a satisfying crunch.
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Air-Fryer Chewy Oatmeal-Raisin Tahini Cookies
We put a twist on a classic oatmeal-raisin cookie with the addition of tahini and walnuts. Tahini adds a hint of salty, nutty flavor, while toasted walnuts bring a satisfying crunch.
08of 20Air-Fryer Chili-Spiced Turkey LegsView RecipePhotographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Sammy MilaHot chili powder, paprika and lemon juice impart heat and acidity in these healthy turkey legs. The same marinade is used for the carrots, which turn tender in the air fryer. An herbed couscous rounds out the meal for a filling dinner.
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Air-Fryer Chili-Spiced Turkey Legs
Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila
Hot chili powder, paprika and lemon juice impart heat and acidity in these healthy turkey legs. The same marinade is used for the carrots, which turn tender in the air fryer. An herbed couscous rounds out the meal for a filling dinner.
09of 20Air-Fryer Spinach-Pepper Egg BitesView RecipePhotographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Charlie Worthington, Prop Stylist: Stephanie HunterWith just 10 minutes of active time, you can make a veggie-packed breakfast. Here, we use spinach and bell pepper, but you can try other filling ideas like sausage and mushroom, zucchini and mozzarella, or smoked salmon and pepper (see Tip).
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Air-Fryer Spinach-Pepper Egg Bites
With just 10 minutes of active time, you can make a veggie-packed breakfast. Here, we use spinach and bell pepper, but you can try other filling ideas like sausage and mushroom, zucchini and mozzarella, or smoked salmon and pepper (see Tip).
10of 20Air-Fryer Mini Dark Chocolate CakeView RecipePhotographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg LunaMaking a cake in the air fryer is easier than you might think! In under an hour, you’ll have a delicious, moist chocolate cake ready for dessert. Top with fresh berries or confectioners' sugar.
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Air-Fryer Mini Dark Chocolate Cake
Photographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg Luna
Making a cake in the air fryer is easier than you might think! In under an hour, you’ll have a delicious, moist chocolate cake ready for dessert. Top with fresh berries or confectioners' sugar.
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Air-Fryer Broccoli-Cheddar Quesadillas
Lightly charred garlicky broccoli and Cheddar make a delicious filling for these air-fryer quesadillas that both kids and adults will love. If you like, include cubes of ham in the quesadillas. A quick honey-mustard dipping sauce provides a hint of sweetness.
12of 20Air-Fryer Potato CakesView RecipeAdam AlbrightThese potato cakes make a wonderful appetizer, especially for the holidays. Top them with an array of ingredients, from apples and sage to a red pepper aioli. With a crispy exterior and creamy center, these potato cakes will be the star of any gathering. For a colorful twist, try this recipe with purple potatoes.
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Air-Fryer Potato Cakes
Adam Albright
These potato cakes make a wonderful appetizer, especially for the holidays. Top them with an array of ingredients, from apples and sage to a red pepper aioli. With a crispy exterior and creamy center, these potato cakes will be the star of any gathering. For a colorful twist, try this recipe with purple potatoes.
13of 20Air-Fryer “Fried” ChickenView RecipePhotographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanIn this healthy air-fried chicken recipe, we dredge the chicken twice in the flour mixture, resulting in a deliciously crisp exterior. Buffalo-style hot sauce adds subtle heat to these juicy drumsticks. Serve alongside mashed potatoes and green beans.
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Air-Fryer “Fried” Chicken
Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
In this healthy air-fried chicken recipe, we dredge the chicken twice in the flour mixture, resulting in a deliciously crisp exterior. Buffalo-style hot sauce adds subtle heat to these juicy drumsticks. Serve alongside mashed potatoes and green beans.
14of 20Air-Fryer Coconut-Mango Bread PuddingView RecipePhotographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg LunaCoconut milk and mango shine in this bright and fruity spin on the classic dessert. If mango isn’t available, you can use fresh pineapple in its place.
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Air-Fryer Coconut-Mango Bread Pudding
Coconut milk and mango shine in this bright and fruity spin on the classic dessert. If mango isn’t available, you can use fresh pineapple in its place.
15of 20Air-Fryer Cider Pork Chops with ApplesView RecipePhotographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Sammy MilaEnjoy this elevated take on pork chops and applesauce. Serve caramelized chops and apple slices with tender green beans drizzled with a cider syrup. Even better? It’s ready in 25 minutes.
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Air-Fryer Cider Pork Chops with Apples
Enjoy this elevated take on pork chops and applesauce. Serve caramelized chops and apple slices with tender green beans drizzled with a cider syrup. Even better? It’s ready in 25 minutes.
16of 20Air-Fryer Breakfast BowlView RecipePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleThese savory breakfast bowls make excellent use of the air fryer. The tortilla is the perfect vehicle for scooping up the egg, pepper and tomato filling—plus it can soak up the runny egg yolk. Lime juice adds brightness to finish the dish.
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Air-Fryer Breakfast Bowl
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
These savory breakfast bowls make excellent use of the air fryer. The tortilla is the perfect vehicle for scooping up the egg, pepper and tomato filling—plus it can soak up the runny egg yolk. Lime juice adds brightness to finish the dish.
17of 20Air-Fryer Orange Salmon with Avocado SalsaView RecipePhotographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg LunaSalmon and orange pair beautifully together, and here we use the citrus in two ways. First, orange marmalade and Dijon mustard make a tangy-sweet glaze for the fish. Then, a salsa made with avocado, scallion and orange segments finishes the dish for a pop of freshness and color.
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Air-Fryer Orange Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Salmon and orange pair beautifully together, and here we use the citrus in two ways. First, orange marmalade and Dijon mustard make a tangy-sweet glaze for the fish. Then, a salsa made with avocado, scallion and orange segments finishes the dish for a pop of freshness and color.
18of 20Air-Fryer Cinnamon-Ginger Apple ChipsView RecipePhotographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Sammy MilaWhen you’re in the mood for a sweet snack, these air-fryer apple chips are the perfect choice. Sprinkle Honeycrisp apples with warming spices, such as cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom. Air-fry, then dip into honey- or vanilla-flavored yogurt.
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Air-Fryer Cinnamon-Ginger Apple Chips
When you’re in the mood for a sweet snack, these air-fryer apple chips are the perfect choice. Sprinkle Honeycrisp apples with warming spices, such as cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom. Air-fry, then dip into honey- or vanilla-flavored yogurt.
19of 20Air-Fryer Chicken TaquitosView RecipeJason DonnellyThese air-fryer taquitos are crispy on the outside with a warm and zesty chicken-and-bean filling on the inside. Pico de gallo, sour cream and fresh cilantro round out this easy recipe that’s perfect for a game-day crowd.
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Air-Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Jason Donnelly
These air-fryer taquitos are crispy on the outside with a warm and zesty chicken-and-bean filling on the inside. Pico de gallo, sour cream and fresh cilantro round out this easy recipe that’s perfect for a game-day crowd.
20of 20Air-Fryer Green BeansView RecipePhotographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallThese tender, charred air-fryer green beans have bright lemon flavor and subtle savory notes from garlic and pepper. If you like to roast your vegetables, the air fryer will do it for you in a snap.
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Air-Fryer Green Beans
Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
These tender, charred air-fryer green beans have bright lemon flavor and subtle savory notes from garlic and pepper. If you like to roast your vegetables, the air fryer will do it for you in a snap.
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