Air fryers are flying off the shelves—and for good reason: They’re a simple, fast way to cook up all your favorite crispy foods without all that excess saturated fat. In this special edition, you'll find countless recipes to use in this convenient kitchen appliance, including: party-starting appetizers; roasty, toasty vegetables; rich and dreamy desserts; and kid-favorite dinners. And every recipe meets our EatingWell promise: good food that is good for you. We are all about moderation and balance—not strict rules or fad diets—because for eating well to become a way of life, it should be accessible, sustainable, inspiring and—above all—delicious.
Air Fryer Recipes
All About Air Fryers • You’ve just got to get an air fryer! This convenient kitchen appliance cuts cooking time and post-meal cleanup. Not to mention, food cooks up crispy with a fraction of the calories you’d find in traditional fried food.
Make Your Morning • It’s easy to jump out of bed when one of these energy-boosting recipes awaits. These sweet and savory options will inspire you to officially break up with the snooze button.
Egg Bites 4 Ways • Just 10 minutes of hands-on time yields a protein- and veggie-packed breakfast. Customize this base egg dish with our filling ideas.
Party Starters • It’s not a party without one of these easy apps. Get a soiree rolling with these bites of yum. Choose from crisp ravioli, coconut shrimp, gyoza and more.
Good to the Bone • You don’t need a smoker, grill or even a roasting pan to score succulent bone-in meat. Discover how to air-fry an entire restaurant-worthy meal that starts with popular cuts.
Chip Away • An air fryer makes it easy to whip up healthier homemade chips. Nicely spiced and delightfully dippable, kale, zucchini, apples and more just got a whole lot more munchable.
Get Hooked • Why leave fish and seafood meals to restaurants and chefs? The air fryer makes it a cinch to cook remarkably flaky and succulent protein-rich seafood at home. Go ahead, dive in.
To Have & To Hold • Turn up the temp—and the tastiness—with one of these toasty sandwich recipes, including fast-food-inspired burgers and street-cart-style falafel wraps.
Get Stuffed • Squeeze in a serving of produce with these veggies-as-vessels recipes. Each is ready in 30 minutes or less.
Roasted Salsa 4 Ways • Veggies and fruits go from raw to roasted with the help of the air fryer. Roasting brings out smoky and caramelized notes. Start with our tomatillo recipe, then try the other variations. All are great served as dips or to top meat and fish.
Feel Like A Kid Again • If you are craving a dose of nostalgia or have little ones at home, plug in your air fryer and prep one of these playful recipes. We’ve perfected all your school-lunch favorites.
Sizzlin’ Sides • Eating enough vegetables is about to get a lot more fun. Take a break from salads tonight and round out your meal with one of these easy veggie-forward air-fried sides.
This Spud’s For You • Any day can be fry-day when you have these potato recipes in your portfolio. But the air fryer can do so much more than, well, fry. Discover how to use the appliance for baked potatoes, hash browns and roasted tater sides, too.
No Meat Required • Beans, mushrooms, tofu and vegetables star in these hearty yet healthy air-fried main dishes—even the most carnivorous diners won’t miss the meat.
Hand Pies 4 Ways • Enclose your favorite fruits in a so-simple from-scratch dough for flaky turnovers. A light sprinkle of sugar on top of these goodies provides sweet crunch.
Sweet Endings • Put a cap on the night with one of these treats. Bakery-quality desserts—including cakes, churros, cookies and beyond—all bake in an air fryer. On second thought, go ahead and dig in. No need to...
