Is there anyone who doesn’t own (or at least think about owning) an air fryer these days? For a confessed kitchen-gadget hoarder like myself, it took enormous willpower to hold out for a great deal on one. But now I use it almost daily for everything from refreshing leftover homemade pizza and fried tofu to roasting Chinese-style crackling pork belly, charred Brussels sprouts, and crispy potatoes.
I’m always game for a great air fryer recipe, and we’ve rounded up some of our test kitchen-approved favorites. Each recipe dives deep into the science of air frying and highlights what an air fryer does best: mess-free rapid cooking. We’ve eliminated the dread of dry chicken breast, leathery pork chops, and overcooked seafood; green beans, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts have never cooked faster or tasted better; and we even nailed air fryer dupes for traditionally fried classics like Southern fried and Katsu-style chicken. With these 18 best air fryer recipes, you may forget about your stove altogether.
