12 Healthy Air Fryer Recipes to Satisfy Your Fried Food Cravings

So, you’ve heard of your friends talking about air fryers and your Facebook pals are raving about them. Why are they so amazing? Here’s the scoop: an air fryer is a healthy way to “fry” things. Instead of using a vat of hot oil to fry your food, this appliance circulates hot air at a high speed and makes your food ultra-crispy. It also speeds up cooking time. When you can bring your most coveted foods to a golden crisp with little to no oil, all seems right in the world.

Here are 12 air fryer recipes for everything from zucchini sticks to buffalo chicken to help you fall in love with this fabulous cooker and rediscover your favorite comfort foods — in less time and with fewer calories.

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Air Fryer Recipes

Air Fryer Avocado Wedges

Have you ever had the fried avocado wedges at the Cheesecake Factory? Now you can make your own without the extra money or high calories. Serve with a garlic aioli dipping sauce and your kiddos will be asking for more.

Source: Bitz & Giggles
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

So, your family loves anything buffalo flavor (honestly, who doesn’t). Here’s a healthy take on the spicy flavor. Coat cauliflower with panko breadcrumbs and buffalo sauce and air fry. About 15 minutes later, you get a side dish that your family love.

Source: Glue and Glitter
Air Fryer Chickpea Tacos

Tired of the same ol’ Taco Tuesday recipes? Change things up with a crispy taco made with chickpeas and cauliflower. Not only is it healthy, it’s pretty tasty too.

Source: Sweet Peas and Saffron
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Who says you can only have coconut shrimp when you go out to eat? This easy recipe includes a pineapple coconut yogurt dip for dunking. You may never go out to eat again.

Source: Simply Scratch
Air Fryer Omelet

Seriously, what can’t air fryers make? Make your favorite omelet by pouring the mixture in a pan and then placing it in the basket. Now you have time to help the kids get ready for school without having to worry about the omelet burning on the stovetop. Score for mom!

Source: Bitz & Giggles
Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Fries

It will be love at first bite with these crispy air fryer Parmesan Zucchini fries. Make a double batch since they will disappear in seconds.

Source: Sweet Peas and Saffron
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cauliflower Patties

Here’s a hearty, belly-filling recipe that is sure to please both you and the kiddos. Best part is that these patties are ranch flavored. Serve with an aioli sauce and watch your kids clean their plates.

Source: Cotter Crunch
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

What kids doesn’t love chicken tenders? Here’s an air fryer recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It just takes minutes to make, which is especially important when the kids are soooooo hungry!

Source:Simply Scratch
Paleo-Friendly Air Fryer Cajun Breakfast Sausage (

These gluten-free and Paleo friendly Cajun breakfast sausage patties are juicy on the inside and crispy golden on the outside.

Source: Cotter Crunch
Air Fryer Tostones

Get your Latin flair on with these twice air-fried green plantains. With just a few spritzes of olive oil, your family can finally enjoy tostones without the extra deep-fried calories. These are a nice alternative to French fries or potato chips because they are high potassium and fiber.

Source:Skinny Taste
Air Fryer Hush Puppies

Who doesn’t love hush puppies? Made with cornmeal, onion and milk, this healthier dinner side will soon be on the constant request rotation.

Source: Glue and Glitter
Air Fryer Beef Empanadas

Don’t think you can make a healthy empanada? Think again! Using an air fryer, you can cook tuem until they are perfect golden brown without the oil. This recipe features a delicious Cuban picadillo filling, but you can fill them with whatever your family loves.

Source: Skinny Taste