The Only Air Fry Recipes You’ll Ever Need
on Jul 09, 2026
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If you are looking for air fryer recipes that go beyond just fries, then you’re in the right place. Here are over 55+ recipes, ranging from starters to mains and even desserts that you need to try at least once!
If there’s one kitchen appliance I genuinely can’t imagine cooking without anymore, it’s my trust-y air fryer. I use it nearly every day, so much so that it’s become my go-to appliance and almost replaced my oven. From quick dinner rolls to crispy chips and even desserts, if I can use my air fryer in a recipe, you best believe I will be.
Most of the recipes you’ll find below come together with very little effort, use much lesser oil, and still deliver that golden, crispy finish we all love. So if you are looking for some inspiration to your start air fryer journey, or just need something fool-proof, these are the best air fryer recipes you could rely on.
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Starters/Appetisers
1. Chicken Starters
Looking for air fryer recipes chicken fans will love? These smokey tandoors, crispy wings, to delicious tikkas, here are some of our most popular recipes.
Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Chicken
Lemon-y, garlicky, and incredibly fragrant, this air fryer lemon garlic chicken is an absolute must- try recipe. It's quick, easy, healthy-ish and comes together in 20 minutes.
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Air Fryer Achari Chicken Tikka
This achari chicken tikka is tangy, smoky, juicy and packed with bold flavours. It's surprisingly easy to make at home and very versatile.
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Chatpata Chicken Bites in Air Fryer
These chatpata chicken bites in air fryer are bold, tangy, spicy, and are super addictive! A quick and simple recipe that makes for the best snack or party appetiser!
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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Crispy, juicy and almost guilt-free these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are so kid friendly and such a hit with everyone in the house.
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Air Fryer Fried Chicken
This Air Fried Chicken is just like the real deal – crispy and juicy – but made with ease and healthier in the Air Fryer. Enjoy it as a burger, salad or the clasic mashed potatoes and gravy.
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Air Fryer Chicken Tikka
All the flavour of a tandoor but minus the fire, this air fryer chicken tikka is weeknight-friendly and celebration-worthy.
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Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
Crunchy, sticky, saucy chicken skewers with the same street style flavor, but in a healthier and lighter preparation that comes together faster than takeout–these Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are a must-try!
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Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings
A sweet, spicy marinade is what sets these apart. Unlike chicken wings than can be flavourless when you bite into them, these are juicy and packed with flavour. Baked instead of fried, these can also be thrown on the grill for a fantastic barbecue.
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Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken
Spicy, tangy and so smokey, this tandoori chicken is made entirely in the air fryer but has the same delicious flavors and smokiness of a traditional tandoor.
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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Making Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer is really fast and easy. I have a secret ingredient in the marinade that makes these really juicy inside.
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Amritsari Fish Fry
This is healthier version of the crunchy, chatpata Amritsari Fish Fry that's made entirely in the Air Fryer. Quick, easy, and super delicious – just like the deep fried version!
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2. Air fryer recipes – Vegetarian
You can make some amazing dishes for vegetarians in your air fryer. Here’s some you absolutely need to try.
Air Fryer Malai Broccoli
Get your Indian appetizer fix with this creamy and tart Malai Broccoli Kebabs! Made with fresh broccoli and charred to perfection, this vegetarian dish is perfect for any occasion
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Firecracker Crispy Potato
A fun, crunchy appetizer that’s bursting with Indo-Chinese flavors, and ready in no time, this Firecracker Crispy Potato is the ultimate Diwali party snack of this season!!
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Korean Crispy Lotus Stem
Crispy, crunchy, sweet, sticky, and spicy, this Korean Crispy Lotus Stem is a medley of flavors and textures that come together quickly and alleviate a boring meal in minutes!
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Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor—these Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect bite-sized appetizer!
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Crispy Honey Chilli Potatoes
Crispy Honey Chilli Potatoes are a super addictive Indo-Chinese snack that usually deep fried, but we've made healthier in the air fryer without compromising on taste or flavor. It's sweet and spicy and will give you sticky fingers that you'll be licking to get every last bit of sauce!
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Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts – Sweet and Spicy
Brussel Sprouts roasted in the Air Fryer to crispy perfection with sweet, spicy, garlicky flavours that are addictive!
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Mains
1. Air fryer recipes chicken mains
Air Fryer Chicken Katsu Rice Bowl
Perfectly crispy yet super healthy, this air fryer chicken katsu rice bowl is one of those simple yet nourishing meals that's got the right mix of health and flavor.
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Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs in Ginger Broth
This air fryer chicken meatballs in ginger broth is a simple, comforting, and warming meal that's perfect for cozy winter days or whenever you want something light and easy.
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Nashville Chicken Burger (Air Fryer)
Nashville chicken is known for its fiery heat, deep flavour, and perfect crispy texture. Traditionally, it’s deep-fried, but this air fryer version is healthier and just as delicious!
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Air Fryer General Tso’s Chicken
The charm of General Tso’s Chicken is simple: bold, sticky flavours wrapped around juicy chicken. And with this recipe you don’t need a takeout box to get it.
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Honey Garlic Chicken
Spicy, sticky, saucy, with the most perfect crispy bits of chicken, this Honey Garlic Chicken is an Indo-Chinese Recipe you need to make ASAP.
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Black Pepper Chicken
Crispy, spicy, and fast—black pepper chicken brings all the bold and fiery flavors of Indo-Chinese dishes right to your kitchen!
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Air Fryer Spinach Mushroom stuffed Chicken Breasts
All you need are 30 minutes to make this wonderful spinach mushroom stuffed chicken breasts. I make these in the air fryer for a quick no-fuss dinner!
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2. Air fryer recipes vegetarian mains
Air Fryer Rajma Paneer Burger
This Rajma Paneer Burger recipe makes your homemade burgers cleaner, healthier, but just as delicious. Follow my recipe to make the best veg burgers at home!
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Kung Pao Tofu
This kung pao tofu recipe is easily the most delicious way to eat tofu. It's spicy, tangy, sweet, and has is a flavor and texture bomb. This recipe is a total must-try!
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Air Fryer Bang Bang Cauliflower
One bite in and you’ll wonder how cauliflower got this fun; crunchy, saucy, and full of flavour, Bang Bang Cauliflower is the ultimate snack upgrade.
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Air Fryer Mac and Cheese
Dig into a bowl of comfort and coziness with this quick and no-boil Air Fryer Mac and Cheese for the ultimate weeknight indulgence ❤️
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Air Fryer No Yeast Pizza
Satisfy your pizza cravings with this air fryer recipe. Ideal for impromptu meals or unexpected guests, it delivers a crispy base, melted cheese, and your favourite toppings. Ready to whip up some delicious pizza? Let's get started!
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Air Fryer No-Boil Baked Pasta
Did you know you can make pasta from scratch in the Air Fryer? This incredibly easy recipe for one pot pasta is made entirely in the air fryer from start to finish and the result is saucy, cheesy pasta that's one of the easiest dinner recipes you'll come across. Sooo good!
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Air Fryer Stuffed Baingan
This spicy, tangy stuffed baingan is much easier to make in the air fryer! They’re inspired by the Tamil Nadu classic dish Ennai Kathirikai, which pairs deliciously with some hot white rice. This recipe also uses less oil and cooks faster comparatively!
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Sweet and Sour Vegetables over Crispy Noodles
Crunchy vegetables in a sweet, tangy and spicy gravy with bold flavours over a bed of crispy fried noodles.
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Sides
Air Fryer Dinner Rolls
Pillow-y soft, buttery goodness: that’s how I’d describe these Air Fryer Dinner Rolls. Making them doesn’t get easier than this!
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Air Fryer Pizza Garlic Bread
Crispy, creamy, and ready in no time, this air fryer pizza garlic bread is easier than it looks and tastes soo good that you will be making it again and again!
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Air Fryer Salt & Pepper Chicken
This Air Fryer Salt & Pepper Chicken is the best way to achieve takeout style flavor at home – but healthier and cleaner!
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Snacks
Air Fryer Sabudana Vada
Crispy outside, soft inside, Air Fryer Sabudana Vada is just as delicious as its deep-fried version–except this one's a whole lot healthier 😍
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Air Fryer Paneer Popcorn
Crispy on the outside, soft and juicy on the inside, this air fryer paneer popcorn recipe makes for on delicious and healthy appetizer or a fun drinking snack!
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Chicken Curry Rice Balls
This appetizer is the perfect way to use up leftover chicken curry and rice and turn them into crunchy, cheesy goodness that's insanely addictive!
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Air Fryer Potato Chips
These air fryer potato chips as crispy, light, and crunchy as it's packaged counterparts, but this one's made from scratch in the air fryer which makes it a whole lot cleaner and healthier ❤️
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Air Fryer Veg Pakora
This air fryer veg pakoras are just as crispy and crunchy as their deep fried counterparts. It's an easy, fool-proof recipe that makes for the best 5 pm snack.
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Chinese Bhel
Saucy, crispy, spicy, tangy… Chinese Bhel is a flavor and texture bomb. It's the easiest thing to whip up both for random chat cravings and unexpected guests.
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Air Fryer Aloo Samosa
Just as flaky and crisp as the real deal – without all the excess oil – these air fryer aloo samosas is here to become your newest favorite, guilt-free tea time snack!
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Air Fryer Chicken Cutlet
Crispy, juicy, delicious, healthy, and easy – these air fryer cutlets make for the perfect snack with some ketchup, chutney and tea ❤️
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Air Fryer Boiled Eggs
This air fryer boiled eggs recipe is the perfect mess-free way to make your eggs every morning. Saves so much effort and precious stove space!
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Cornflakes Chivda | Trail Mix
Crispy textures and savory flavors come together to make this Cornflakes Chivda, which is the perfect snack for tea-time or in between meals!
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Sooji Fries
Another recipe on my tiffin-series, these sooji fries are a healthier, more wholesome replacement to regular French fries. The kids love these too!
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Sprouts Cutlet
Enjoy these crunchy and flavourful Sprouts Cutlets – a treat that's simple to make and perfect for any occasion – It's healthy and delicioius!
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Corn Spinach Puffs
Savoury delicious – these Spinach Corn Puffs are a super easy snack that's also perfect for kids lunch boxes or evening hunger pangs. Store bought puff pastry and a cheesy spinach corn filling makes this a breeze to make and a hit with everybody!
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Air Fryer Roasted Makhana and Nuts
Makhana is the new healthy snack! It's wonderfully crispy, irresistibly crunchy, and oh-so-delicious, plus, they're a breeze to whip up. With the air fryer at work, there's no need for excess oil, and in just 20 minutes, you've got a wholesome snack ready to enjoy!
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Green Banana Muffins
Transform picky eaters into veggie lovers with these delicious and secretly nutritious Green Banana Muffins that are packed with greens and irresistibly tasty.
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Chilli Cheese Garlic Bread
The ultimate combination of spicy, cheesy, and garlicky flavours with this irresistible chilli cheese garlic bread
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Air Fryer Kurkuri Bhindi
This air fryer kurkuri bhindi is perfect for easy cooking and even easier eating! It’s a game changer, made with pantry staples and hardly any oil. And it tastes even better than when you deep fry it in oil. Serve it as an appetiser, snack or even for lunch along with some dal and roti.
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Air Fryer Papdi
Papdis are an addictive snack and are generally deep-fried. But this air-fried version gives the same extra-crispy result without the extra oil. These are sooo good you'll probably finish them in one sitting!
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Learn how to make super crispy air fryer sweet potato fries. All you need is 4 ingredients and 20 minutes! The air fryer in my opinion produces much better results than the oven which takes longer to cook
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Desserts
Air Fryer Strawberry Muffins
Soft, fluffy and moist, these air fryer strawberry muffins are super quick and easy and make for the best homemade seasonal treat!
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One-Bowl Chocolate Cake
This one-bowl chocolate cake uses everyday ingredients and stays moist for days!
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Air Fryer Sponge Cake | Eggless Vanilla Cake
A simple 7-ingredient recipe that produces a moist, soft Air Fryer Sponge Cake that's delicious on its own and can be made in the air fryer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What not to cook in an air fryer?
Since air fryer is a mini convection oven, it is not recommend to cook things with batter, sauce-heavy dishes, soups, popcorn, and greens such as spinach or kale.
Is air frying healthier than baking?
No, this is just a myth. An air fryer and an oven both work really well when it comes to low-oil cooking, which is why the dishes cooked in them have similar nutritional values.
What are some common air frying mistakes?
While the air fryer is a fairly easy appliance to use, it is still possible to make mistakes. Check out this article for the all the details you need on possible air frying mistakes and how you could avoid them.
Whether you’re craving crispy snacks, chicken dishes, or flavorful air fryer recipes Indian style, this collection has plenty of easy options to keep your meal planning exciting.
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