Make that air fryer your new best friend!
Is it possible to fry food using almost no oil, and eat it without needing a nap afterwards?
If you’ve heard anything about the buzziest healthy-cooking appliance, you know the answer is yes.
Photo: Greg Dupree
First, let’s cover some air-frying basics.
We’re big fans.
Most foods brown more evenly if you give them a gentle shake at least once during the cooking process.
Antonis Achilleos
Converting a Recipe Intended for the Oven
No air fryer recipe?
Get in the habit of checking the basket for doneness starting halfway through the cooking process.
Sometimes it’ll be perfect long before the expected cooking time.
Marcus Nilsson
Recipes for the Air Fryer
Air fryers are so versatile!
Cheesy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
We promise!
These air-fried sweet potato fries sprinkled with two kinds of cheese outshine any basic French fry recipe.
Victor Protasio
Give them a toss and a quick check at least once midway through cooking.
This quick-and-easy hack makes creating poached eggs for dishes like Eggs Benedict so much easier.
Shake the fryer basket halfway through cooking.
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This recipe pairs the fillets with sauteed kale and fresh-slicedtomatoes.
Garlic-Roasted Potatoes
Care to cut your potato cooking time in half?
Just confirm to give them a shake halfway through to ensure even browning.
Victor Protasio
Easy Pork Dumplings
Instead of pan-frying, try making these better-than-takeout pork dumplings in an air fryer.
What’s more, panko breadcrumbs create an extra crispy exterior that doesn’t get soggy when sitting out.
To air-fry, cook breaded strips at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Greg DuPree
This delicious side dish packs anumami-rich punch thanks to pancetta, which also helps the Brussels caramelize.
Cornmeal-Crusted Mozzarella Sticks
These crispy, melty mozzarella sticks were made for air-frying.
Shake the fryer basket halfway through.
Caitlin Bensel
For extra flavor, finish with fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, or toasted bread crumbs.
Cook for 10 minutes, pausing halfway to give them a shake, and party on!
Deviled Eggs
Step away from the stove!
Gentl & Hyers
Air-frying gives these single-serving pastries a deliciously crispy crust.
They look cumbersome to make, but the recipe eases your burden with a shortcut of ready-made piecrust.
Greg DuPree
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Greg DuPree
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