20 air fryer recipes for beginners that will change the way you cook forever

So you’ve just become the proud owner of an air fryer and have no idea where to start. Here are some top-notch recipes that will make the most of your precious new fryer.

Just bought an air fryer and feeling new to the appliance trend? Start with the basics.

Here are 20 of our favourite super easy air fryer recipe ideas from taste.com.au, from delicious lamb chops to the best crunchy French toast.

Air fryer lamb chops

Lamb chops in the air fryer couldn’t be easier and they will be somewhat less fatty than the pan fried version as you won’t be using so much oil and the fat from the chops will drain to the bottom of the frying basket.

You'll never go back to pan fried lamb chops again.

Tuna and sweet corn nuggets

Making these tasty mini bites in the airfryer ensures you have a crispy crunchy coating without getting greasy fingers when you eat them. Adding cauliflower makes your nuggets lighter in texture and nuttier in taste. Kids will love munching on them.

Air fryer Caramello danish

Yes, you can have a freshly-baked sweet treat made with only two ingredients! Grab a block of Caramello chocolate and some puff pastry and let your air fryer do its magic. Enjoy!

Air fryer chicken satay

Cooked in an air fryer, this super easy recipe uses chicken thigh fillets and a creamy peanut sauce. It’s sure to be a weeknight dinner staple!

Perfect for a quick and easy dinner.

Passionfruit custard scrolls

These sweet scrolls, packed with vanilla custard and tangy passionfruit filling, are baked in just 20 minutes in an airfryer. Tip: You will need about 3 passionfruit for this recipe.

Air fryer mozzarella chips

Cooked in the air fryer, these cheesy sticks are coated in cornflakes and panko breadcrumbs and served with a creamy homemade avocado dipping sauce.

Crunchy Nut French toast

This adds a whole new level of crunch to Crunchy Nut cornflakes. Soft and gooey bread on the inside and crispy crunch golden on the outside, the classic breakfast is transformed into a decadent dessert with just a few simple twists.

Who said an air fryer had to be used to dinner only?

‘Crunchwrap’ bites

Jam packed full of flavour, these Mexican crunchwrap bites are super simple to throw together and even easier to cook in the airfryer.

Air fryer sticky pork belly bites

Pork belly. Air fryer. You’re ready to make these delicious tender bites with sticky golden syrup sauce! They’re ready in 40 minutes and are perfectly juicy and crispy.

Sweet, tasty and utterly irresistible.

Air fryer pork and apple sausage rolls

Is there anything as easy and fabulous as the air fryer? These easy sausage rolls prove not.

‘Boiled’ eggs

Is there anything an air fryer can’t do? Don’t worry about boiling water and trying to guess how many minutes you need. Just pop your eggs in the air fryer basket and check out our Notes section for cooking times.

Crispy-coated mushrooms

These ultra crispy air fryer mushrooms are sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Be sure to make plenty, you'll always want more.

Brazilian cheese bread puffs

This popular Brazilian snack, known in Brazil as pao de queijo, is gluten-free and works great as a mini savoury treat or a canape. Making it in an air fryer ensures it’s extra crunchy on the outside while still chewy and soft on the inside.

French toast fingers

French toast made in an air fryer comes out extra crispy. Pour that sweet and creamy condensed milk sauce on top for a pretty special breakfast treat.

Air fryer baked potatoes

These air fryer potatoes are so delicious, once you’ve made them in the air fryer once, you’ll never turn the oven on again!

You can't go wrong with air fried potatoes.

Air fryer bacon

Want to cook bacon in air fryer? Get perfectly crispy rashers every time. Plus, see notes to learn how to make deliciously glazed air fryer maple bacon too.

Air fryer doughnuts

Make delicious fluffy doughnuts in your air fryer appliance. Whether you enjoy them warm with classic cinnamon sugar or drizzled with Krispy Kreme-style vanilla glaze, we’ll show you how to get perfect doughnuts every time.

You'll never need to buy doughnuts again.

Air fryer pork chops

The air fryer guarantees juicy pork cutlets on the bone, every time. They’re super easy to cook in your appliance, coated in a delicious honey, mustard and paprika rub and served with golden air fryer potatoes too.

Air fryer chicken wings

Cook these sticky maple chicken wings in this year’s trendiest kitchen appliance: the air fryer! Prepped in 5 minutes and cooked in 35, they’re quick and easy finger food for your next party.

Perfect for when you're in a hurry and need a quick snack.

Air fryer apple and cinnamon fritters

The air fryer takes all the work out of making fresh fritters at home. Warm and toasty, they’re perfect dipped in custard for afternoon tea.

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