Air Fryer Recipes that are both quick & nutritious the Whole Family will love - Cathy Richards, RD (2024)

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Looking for air fryer recipes? Have you got an air fryer yet? It’s an appliance that has become as popular as say the toaster or electric kettle and you can practically cook anything in it that you would an oven.

Table of Contents

    • Breakfast Recipes
    • Lunch Recipes
    • Dinner Recipes
    • Vegetables/Sides
    • Desserts
  • Conclusion

I want to share with you some quick recipes that are also nutritious that you may have not realized can be cooked in the air fryer. The great thing about an air fryer is that you can achieve a crunchy result without shallow or deep frying in extra fat.

New appliances can sometimes only be used for one purpose, for example a rice cooker, but you can cook everything from a full breakfast to grilled cheese for lunch (and the bread for the sandwich), fajitas for dinner followed by an Apple Crisp for dessert. A fantastic appliance that saves you time in the kitchen and unhealthy fats in your diet.

Remembering that an air fryer has the same cooking ability as a regular oven but it is compact and heats up quicker. No fats are required to cook most of these dishes except for maybe a quick spray of oil to prevent sticking but that’s it and one of the biggest appeals of cooking food in an air fryer.

I hope you enjoy this round up of recipes.

Quick & Nutritious Air Fryer Recipes

Breakfast Recipes

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Lunch Recipes

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Check out the different tofu recipes here.

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Dinner Recipes

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Vegetables/Sides

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Desserts

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Conclusion

Air fryers are a useful appliance to cook food with less fat and in a quicker time. They aren’t just for making fries. You can make boiled eggs, bacon and eggs or hash browns for breakfast. Grilled sandwiches and grilled chicken for salads can be fried in a hurry. The options are endless for dinner for preparing protein or both protein and vegetables. Sweet desserts, sides and even bread can all be made in the air fryer. I hope you try some of these fantastic recipes.

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FAQs

Why are people getting rid of air fryers? ›

Key Takeaways. Air fryers are being discarded due to their bulky size, limited cooking options, and the inability of some foods to achieve the desired crispiness.

What 5 foods should you not put in an air fryer? ›

Take a gander of this list of top foods that should never make their way into your air fryer.
  • Wet Batters. ...
  • Cheesy Items. ...
  • Large, Bone-In Meat Cuts. ...
  • Baked Goods. ...
  • Greens. ...
  • Raw Rice and Other Grains. ...
  • Too Much of Anything.
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What do chefs think of air fryers? ›

My experience with air fryers is that most of the foods cooked are not as tasty as deep fried foods; however, there are exceptions and there are health benefits. Tater tots, french fries, and sweet potato fries are very good air fried.

What is the controversy with air fryers? ›

Increased air fryer recalls since 2021

But that doesn't mean air fryers pose no risk. Faulty wiring or user error can cause air fryers to overheat, burn the food inside or melt the machine itself, leading to several reported cases of kitchen fires and burns. To date, there have been no deaths reported.

Why don t chefs like air fryers? ›

Air Fryers Reduce Taste Quality

It has numerous benefits and can cook food efficiently. However, the taste can be subpar compared to other cooking methods available at the commercial level. People traditionally enjoy the authentic taste of conventionally fried or deep-fried food items.

What cannot be cooked in an airfryer? ›

8 Things You Probably Shouldn't Cook in an Air Fryer
  1. Battered foods. Avoid placing wet batter in the air fryer. ...
  2. Fresh greens. Leafy greens like spinach will cook unevenly because the machine uses high-speed air. ...
  3. Whole roasts. ...
  4. Cheese. ...
  5. Raw grains. ...
  6. Hamburgers. ...
  7. Toast. ...
  8. Popcorn.
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Why is air fried food unhealthy? ›

Studies show that using an air fryer can increase the levels of cholesterol oxidation products (COPs) in fish. COPs are linked to an increase in heart disease, cancer and other medical conditions.

Can you put raw meat in an airfryer? ›

It is safe to cook raw meat in the air fryer if it is fully defrosted, seasoned, and monitored. Some fully cooked foods, including chicken tenders or fries, can be placed frozen in the air fryer. However, with raw meat, it's recommended to thoroughly defrost to allow more even cooking and a tasty final product.

Do air fryers have negative effects? ›

One example of a negative effect air-frying may have on food, and on your health was illustrated by a study that showed cooking fatty varieties of fish such as sardines in an air-fryer decreased the healthy fat content (poly-unsaturated fats) and slightly increased the cholesterol oxidation products, which may ...

What is the real truth about air fryers? ›

Researchers state that air fryers use heated air that contains fine oil droplets to take the moisture out of the foods. The result is a product that has similar characteristics to fried foods, though with significantly lower levels of fat.

What do I wish I knew before I get an air fryer? ›

6 things I wish I'd known before I bought an air fryer
  • Air fryers do not fry. Deep fried foods: not like air fried ones. ...
  • The air fryer parts you use most are easy to clean but the outer parts… not so much. ...
  • There's a war going on in the air fryer community! ...
  • Air fryers can be quite large.

Why is everyone selling their air fryer? ›

Households are shelving their air fryers in favour of another kitchen appliance that is cheaper to run, and just as healthy.

Are air fryers losing popularity? ›

Air fryers have maintained their spot as far and away the most popular kitchen gadget for Britons this year, while breadmakers and the tablecloth are disappearing from mealtimes, according to a report.

What are the health cons of air fryers? ›

Air-frying equipment is not known to cause cancer, but the process of air frying does result in the formation of certain compounds, like acrylamide, that are linked to cancer development. Acrylamide is classified as a probable human carcinogen.

What are people replacing air fryers with? ›

AIR fryers have been a hot topic in recent years, with a huge rise in sales as people look for healthier and more cost-effective ways to cook food. But now shoppers are searching for an alternative kitchen appliance that's said to be a better (and cheaper) alternative to air fryers: halogen ovens.

Are air fryers going out of fashion? ›

Anything that significantly reduces the litres of oil required for deep-fat frying is still an attractive prospect. Although air fryers have been around for more than a decade, Google Trends data shows interest climbed vertiginously in 2020, with little sign of slowing. Sales at John Lewis were up 400% in 2021.

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