When I need a quick meal that’s easy to prepare, I often turn to pork chops. My family’s other favorite pork chop recipes include Baked Pork Chops, Crock Pot Pork Chops and Instant Pot Pork Chops. 

What a great rub. The pork chops were delicious and not dry at all. Thanks for the recipe!

Blackavar

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Air Fryer Pork Chops Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need just a few ingredients to make these air fryer pork chops, and most of them are seasonings that you probably already have in your kitchen!

• Pork Chops: Both boneless pork chops and bone-in pork chops work great in this recipe. Use pork chops that are at least 1-inch thick, because thin pork chops can easily dry out and become tough.
• Olive Oil: Rubbing the pork chops with olive oil helps the seasonings to stick to the meat. It also keeps the outsides of the chops moist.
• Brown Sugar: I add brown sugar to the seasoning mix because it helps to caramelize the seasoning as it cooks. The brown sugar also brings a delicious subtle sweetness to the rub. If you prefer a sugar-free recipe you can omit the brown sugar.
• Seasonings: To season these air fryer pork chops, I used a variation of my favorite pork rub. Paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt and pepper add delicious flavor. You can use sweet or smoked paprika. Smoked paprika will lend a smoky, slightly spicy flavor, while sweet paprika has a milder flavor.

Find the full printable recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below.

How to Make Air Fryer Pork Chops

Combine the seasoning rub ingredients in a small bowl.

Preheat the air fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes.

Season pork chops. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub both sides of the pork chops with olive oil. Then rub the seasoning mix over all sides of the pork chops.

Air fry pork chops. Place the pork chops in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket. Air fry at 400° F for 5 minutes. Then flip the pork chops over and continue cooking until they are cooked through to at least 145° F, about 3-7 more minutes for boneless chops or 6-10 more minutes for bone-in chops.

Let them rest! Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes, to allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat. Then serve and enjoy!

The next time you need a fresh new dinner idea, give these air fryer pork chops a try. They’ll impress everyone at the table, but you’ll secretly know how easy they were to make!

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The BEST Air Fryer Pork Chops

These Air Fryer Pork Chops are tender and juicy with the most delicious seasoning. They cook quickly for an easy meal! Recipe includes cook times for both boneless and bone-in pork chops.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer pork chops, pork chops in air fryer

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 274kcal

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 2 ½ teaspoons paprika sweet or smoked*
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 4 boneless pork chops 1-inch thick, or bone-in pork chops
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

• In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt, onion powder and black pepper.
• Preheat air fryer at 400° F for 5 minutes.
• Pat the pork chops dry. Rub both sides with the olive oil. Rub the seasoning mix over all sides of the pork chops.
• Place pork chops in a single layer in the air fryer (cook in two batches if needed).
• To cook boneless pork chops: Air fry at 400° F for 5 minutes. Then flip the pork chops over and continue to cook for 3-7 more minutes, until the internal temperature of the center of the pork chops is 145° F.
• To cook bone-in pork chops: Air fry at 400° F for 5 minutes. Then flip the pork chops over and continue to cook for 6-10 more minutes, until the internal temperature of the center of the pork chops is 145° F.
• Let pork chops rest for 5 minutes and then serve.

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Notes

• Recipe can be halved to cook 2 pork chops.
• I used sweet paprika. Smoked paprika will lend a smoky, slightly spicy flavor.
• Thick cut (at least 1-inch thick) pork chops are best, since thin pork chops tend to dry out more easily.
• The cook time will depend on the thickness of the pork chops and whether they are boneless or bone-in. To tell if they are done, use an instant read thermometer to check if the center has reached at least 145 degrees F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pork chop | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 648mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 632IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob is one of the best easy side dishes for summer! It’s sweet and juicy and pairs well with all of our favorite summer meals, from turkey burgers and grilled chicken to pulled pork. I’ve already shared my methods for how to boil corn on the cob and how to cook corn on the cob in an Instant Pot. Today we have another easy way to cook corn on the cob: in the air fryer!

An air fryer works by circulating hot air around the food in the basket. It’s an excellent way to cook corn on the cob that’s sweet, juicy and tender inside with a crisp bite when you first bite into it. If you love air fryer recipes, you should definitely give this one a try!

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How to Cook Corn on the Cob in an Air Fryer

Start by removing the husks and silks from the corn.

Preheat the air fryer to 380° F for 5 minutes, or according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Place the corn in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 380° F for 12-15 minutes, or until the corn is tender. Flip the corn cobs over half way through the cook time.

That’s it! Serve the corn with butter, salt and pepper, or as desired.

How to Store Corn on the Cob

• Before Cooking: Corn on the cob can be stored at room temperature if you plan to cook it the day you buy it. Otherwise, keep the husks on, wrap the corn tightly in a plastic bag, and store in the refrigerator. Corn on the cob is best cooked within 1-2 days for maximum freshness.
• After Cooking: Cooked corn on the cob can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze cooked corn by cutting the kernels off of the cob and freezing in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is an easy way to cook sweet corn. This juicy corn on the cob is perfect for serving with butter, salt and pepper or your favorite toppings. I've given lots of topping ideas in the post above.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer corn on the cob, corn on the cob air fryer

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 77kcal

Ingredients

• 4 ears corn on the cob*
• butter, salt and pepper as desired, for serving

Instructions

• Remove the husks and silks from the corn.
• Preheat the air fryer to 380° F for 5 minutes.
• Add the corn to the air fryer basket in a single layer, with a little space in between each cob of corn. (If the corn cobs are too long to fit in the air fryer basket, you can cut them in half.)
• Cook at 380° F for 12-15 minutes, flipping the corn over halfway through the cook time, until corn is tender.
• Serve with butter, salt and pepper, or as desired.

Notes

• You can cook fewer or more than 4 ears of corn, depending on the size of your air fryer. The corn should fit in a single layer in the basket.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Read Air Fryer Corn on the Cob for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

Cooking green beans in the air fryer is fast, easy, and the result is an incredibly tasty side dish that goes with almost any meal. These air fryer green beans have the perfect crisp-tender texture and cook in 10 minutes or less. This recipe is uses simple seasonings to let the flavor of the green beans shine. When buying fresh green beans look for firm, brightly colored beans with smooth, blemish-free skin. Thinner green beans will be more tender and flavorful than thicker beans, which can be tough.

Serve these air fryer green beans with Air Fryer Chicken Breast (cook the chicken first and let it rest while the green beans cook), Turkey Meatloaf or Pan Fried Pork Chops. They’re a versatile side dish that you can enjoy all throughout green bean season.

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How to Make Air Fryer Green Beans

1. Start by prepping the green beans. Wash and dry them well, then trim off the stem ends. You can snap them off with your fingers or trim them with a knife.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 370° F for 5 minutes.
3. Toss the green beans with olive oil, salt and pepper.

4. Place the green beans in the air fryer basket and air fry at 370° F for 8-10 minutes, tossing them halfway through to promote even cooking. Then serve and enjoy!

Storage and Reheating Tips

Air fryer green beans are best served right out of the air fryer, but leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The best way to reheat them is to heat for a few minutes in the air fryer at 350° F.

Hot, crisp green beans with a sprinkle of salt are the side dish we’re craving! Give this green bean recipe a try and then leave a comment below to let me know how it turned out.

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Best Air Fryer Green Beans

These Air Fryer Green Beans are a healthy side dish that's quick and easy to make. A delicious way to enjoy fresh green beans!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer green beans

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 66kcal

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus more as needed, to taste
• black pepper to taste

Instructions

• Trim off and discard the stem ends of the green beans.
• Preheat air fryer to 370° F for 5 minutes.
• Place green beans in a bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Toss to evenly coat.
• Place green beans in the air fryer basket. It's best if they are in a single layer, as this will make them the most crispy. Air fry at 370° F for 8-10 minutes, tossing halfway through to promote even cooking. Cook less for crisper green beans, cook more for softer beans.
• Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed, and serve.

Notes

• To cook frozen green beans in the air fryer: Do not thaw the green beans before cooking. Follow the recipe as written (you will not need to trim the green beans). Add additional seasonings after cooking, as desired. Frozen green beans will turn out softer because of their higher water content, but they will still be delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

Read Air Fryer Green Beans for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

The Best Air Fryer Carrots

These air fryer carrots are one of our very favorite carrot recipes. When we were testing this recipe, Brad and I could not stop raving about how good these are. We may have polished off most of a batch straight from the air fryer basket!

This tasty side dish is so easy to make. Partway through cooking, the carrots are tossed in honey garlic butter. This gives them incredible flavor and helps the outsides of the carrots to caramelize as the hot air circulates around them in the air fryer. These carrots are both sweet and savory – if you prefer more of a savory flavor profile see my notes below.

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Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make these air fryer carrots.

• Carrots: Six medium carrots will serve 2 generously or make 3 smaller servings.
• Olive Oil: Adds flavor and helps the salt and pepper to stick to the carrots.
• Salt and Pepper: To season the carrots. I like to use coarse Kosher salt; if using table salt reduce the amount by half. You can always add more salt to taste, but you can’t take it away once you’ve added it.
• Butter: Adds rich, buttery flavor. If you prefer, you can substitute more olive oil.
• Honey: For an added touch of sweetness.
• Garlic: For that delicious fresh garlic flavor!

New to air fryer cooking? See my guide on How to Use an Air Fryer.

How to Make Air Fryer Carrots

You’ll love this simple recipe! Find the printable recipe with ingredient amounts in the recipe card below.

1. First, preheat the air fryer. While it preheats, chop the carrots into 2-inch pieces on the diagonal. Then cut the pieces in half lengthwise.
2. Toss the carrots with olive oil, salt and pepper.

3. Air fry the carrots at 370° for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cook time.

4. Whisk together the melted butter, honey and minced garlic.
5. Return the carrots to the mixing bowl, pour the honey garlic butter over, and stir to coat.

6. Return the carrots to the air fryer and cook for 6-8 more minutes, until tender and golden brown on the edges.

Prefer to use the oven? Try this Oven Roasted Carrots recipe.

Sweet, savory air fryer carrots are the perfect side dish for almost any meal! Serve them with pork chops or meatloaf and mashed potatoes for a comforting, wholesome dinner.

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Air Fryer Carrots with Honey Garlic Butter

These Air Fryer Carrots are tossed in honey garlic butter for the best sweet and savory flavor. They're tender in the middle and caramelized on the edges.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer carrots

Prep Time 8 minutes minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes minutes

Total Time 26 minutes minutes

Servings 3 servings

Calories 160kcal

Ingredients

• 6 medium carrots
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
• 1 ½ tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

• Preheat air fryer to 370° F for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, chop the carrots into 2-inch pieces on the diagonal. Cut pieces in half lengthwise (or quarter if very large/thick).
• Place carrots in a medium mixing bowl and toss with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Add the carrots to the preheated air fryer basket and shake them out into a single layer. Air fry for 12 minutes at 370°, shaking the basket to toss halfway through the cook time.
• While the carrots cook, wipe out the bowl that you used to season the carrots. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey and minced garlic.
• Once the carrots have cooked for 12 minutes, return them to the mixing bowl. Pour the honey garlic butter mixture over the carrots and stir to coat.
• Return the carrots to the air fryer basket and cook for 6-8 more minutes, until tender and golden brown on the edges (if your carrots were on the smaller side they will cook faster). Serve immediately.

Notes

• Recipe makes 3 smaller servings or 2 generous servings and may be doubled to serve more people. For a double recipe, you may need to cook the carrots in batches. When all batches are done, you can place all batches in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes to heat through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/3 recipe | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 20499IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

I love cooking chicken thighs in the air fryer because it’s a quick and easy way to prepare a meal that my whole family loves. Air fryer chicken is juicy and flavorful with the best crispy skin. If you like easy chicken thigh recipes, you are going to love these air fryer chicken thighs!

Like my Air Fryer Fried Chicken and Air Fryer Chicken Legs, these air fryer chicken thighs are seasoned with an irresistible mix of spices and seasonings that give the meat the best flavor. I’ve used common spices, so you likely have all of them in your kitchen already. Try to rub some of the seasoning under the skin for even more flavor. 

Serve these air fryer chicken thighs with a side of Air Fryer Asparagus or Sautéed Green Beans and my most-loved Biscuit Recipe for a delicious meal that will be requested again and again. Don’t have an air fryer? You’ll love my crispy Baked Chicken Thighs recipe.

Recipe Ingredients

Like my Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe, the ingredient list for air fryer chicken thighs is short and simple.

• Chicken Thighs: I prefer to cook bone in skin on chicken thighs in the air fryer because the bone helps the chicken to stay extra juicy and the skin gets crispy as it cooks. However, you can also use this recipe to make air fryer boneless chicken thighs. I’ve included cook times for both bone-in and boneless thighs in the recipe.
• Olive Oil: Olive oil helps the seasoning rub to stick to the chicken.
• Seasonings: Paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper come together to give the chicken the best flavor! I usually use sweet paprika in this recipe, but you can use smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.

How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

These air fryer chicken thighs are incredibly easy to make. Here’s an overview of the recipe steps. Find the full recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions below.

1. To start, preheat the air fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and then rub them with olive oil.

2. Stir together the seasonings in a small bowl and then sprinkle them over the chicken pieces. Rub the seasonings onto the chicken to help them stick. Try to get a little seasoning under the skin for maximum flavor.

3. You’ll first air fry the chicken skin side down and then flip it and cook on the other side until it is cooked through. If you are cooking skinless chicken thighs they do not need to be flipped during the cook time.

These are just perfect. Thanks.
I’m new to the air fryer and this makes me a believer!

Jody

Serving Suggestions

There are so many side dishes that go well with air fryer chicken thighs! For healthy vegetable sides, try Roasted Broccoli, Air Fryer Zucchini or Roasted Brussels Sprouts. We also like to serve Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Rice or Mashed Potatoes with chicken thighs.

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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

These Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are crispy, juicy and deliciously seasoned. This easy recipe includes cook times for both bone-in and boneless chicken thighs. Serve them with a few simple side dishes for a meal the whole family will love.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer chicken thighs, chicken thighs in air fryer

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 22 minutes minutes

Total Time 27 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 354kcal

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in chicken thighs or 6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Preheat air fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes.
• Pat the chicken thighs dry. Rub them with the olive oil.
• In a small bowl, combine the seasonings: paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Rub seasonings over chicken thighs.
• Cook chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. (Cook in batches if needed.) Cook chicken thighs at 400° F, skin side down, in the air fryer for 12 minutes. Flip and cook on the second side for 7-12 minutes, until cooked to an internal temperature of 165° F. (If using boneless, skinless chicken thighs, there is no need to flip them. Boneless chicken thighs will take 11-15 minutes total to cook, depending on their size.)

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Notes

• Don’t crowd the air fryer basket. The chicken thighs should be in a single layer. You want the air to be able to circulate around the pieces so that the skin will crisp as it cooks. Cook the chicken in batches if needed.
• Air fryers may vary so the cook times given are estimates. Use an instant read thermometer to check that the chicken is cooked to at least 165° F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bone-in thigh | Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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If you like having hard boiled eggs in your fridge for quick meals and snacks, you’ll love this air fryer hard boiled eggs recipe!

Cooking eggs in the air fryer is so easy, and once you find your perfect cook time, this method is foolproof. Since air fryer wattages can vary between different air fryer models, I suggest you cook only 1-2 eggs in your first batch or two to find the cook time that works best for your air fryer. I’m sharing below the cook time and method that works for me, but you may have to experiment a little bit.

Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

• Hands-off: You don’t need to wait for a pot of water to boil, or watch a pot on the stove. Just put your eggs in the air fryer, turn it on, and set a timer so you won’t forget about the eggs. That’s it!
• Easy to peel: There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to peel a hard boiled egg whose shell won’t come off easily. Air fryer hard boiled eggs are easy to peel.
• Versatile: There are so many ways to enjoy hard boiled eggs, from Egg Salad to Deviled Eggs, avocado toast and more. You’ll find more ideas for using hard boiled eggs below.

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer

First, place the eggs in the air fryer basket, in a single layer. You can cook as many eggs as you’d like, as long as they fit in a single layer in the basket with a bit of space in between for air circulation.

Air fry the eggs at 250° F for 18-19 minutes.

As soon as the cook time ends, immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath (a bowl of ice water). This stops the cooking process so that your eggs don’t turn out overcooked. Let the eggs sit in the ice bath for 5-10 minutes.

Then, peel the eggs to enjoy right away, or store them in the refrigerator for up to one week. They’ll stay freshest stored in their shells, but they are easiest to peel right when they come out of the ice bath.

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe Tips

• This is the most important tip! When you cook your first batch of air fryer hard boiled eggs, I recommend cooking only 1-2 eggs to find your perfect cook time. Different air fryers have different wattages and thus can cook differently, and you may like your eggs a little more or less cooked than I do. The cook time needed can also vary with the size of your eggs. My air fryer is 1700 watts and 19 minutes (with no preheating) works perfect for me. You don’t want to cook a dozen eggs in your first batch and then have them not turn out how you’d like.
• Don’t preheat: I don’t preheat the air fryer for making hard boiled eggs. If you decide to preheat, you may need to shorten the cook time by a few minutes. 
• Use cold eggs: The cook time in this recipe is for cold eggs straight from the refrigerator. If you let the eggs come to room temperature first, they may cook a bit faster.
• Spots on eggs: You might notice some raised spots on the shells of air fryer eggs after cooking. These may be due to the porous nature of the egg shells. The spots usually go away after the eggs are placed in the ice bath.
• What if your air fryer doesn’t go below 300 degrees? Some air fryer models don’t go below 300° F on the air fryer setting. I have not tested eggs at 300 degrees, but I would suggest trying a cook time of 12-14 minutes to start. I have also heard that some air fryers have a bake setting that you can set to 250° F, even if the air fryer setting doesn’t go that low.
• Soft boiled eggs: To make soft boiled eggs, cook cold eggs in the air fryer for 15-16 minutes.

How to Store Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard boiled eggs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. They can be stored peeled or unpeeled, but stay freshest when stored in their shells. If you plan to store hard boiled eggs for more than 5 days, I recommend storing them unpeeled.

Hard boiled eggs are great for meal prep! I often cook 6-8 eggs at once, and store them in the refrigerator for quick breakfasts and snacks throughout the week.

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Bacon
• Air Fryer Chicken Breast
• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
• Air Fryer Salmon
• Or try any of these 29+ Best Air Fryer Recipes.

You might also enjoy these Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs and stove top Hard Boiled Eggs recipes.

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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are incredibly easy to make! They peel easily and are perfect for meal prep. Enjoy them for breakfast or a snack, add them to salads, or use them to make egg salad.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer hard boiled eggs, hard boiled eggs in air fryer

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time 19 minutes minutes

Ice Bath 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 26 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 63kcal

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs*

Instructions

• Place the eggs in the air fryer basket. (I do not preheat the air fryer for this recipe. If you preheat, you should decrease the cook time by a few minutes.)
• Cook at 250° F for 18-19 minutes for hard boiled eggs. (See note below.) For soft boiled eggs, cook for 15-16 minutes.
• As soon as the cook time ends, immediately place the eggs in a bowl of ice water. Let the eggs sit in the ice bath for 5-10 minutes.
• Hard boiled eggs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. They stay freshest when stored unpeeled. (But they will peel most easily right after cooking and sitting in the ice bath.)

Notes

• You may cook more or less eggs at once, as long as they fit in a single layer in the air fryer basket without being overcrowded.
• When you cook your first batch of air fryer hard boiled eggs, I recommend cooking only 1-2 eggs to find your perfect cook time. Different air fryers have different wattages and thus can cook differently, and you may like your eggs a little more or less cooked than I do. The cook time needed can also vary with the size of your eggs. My air fryer is 1700 watts and 19 minutes (with no preheating) works perfect for me.

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

Read Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

While I won’t deny the deliciousness of chicken recipes like juicy Baked Chicken Breast or Grilled Chicken, lately air fryer chicken is what I’m craving.

Cooking chicken in the air fryer makes it perfectly tender and juicy, every time, thanks to the hot air that circulates in the air fryer as it cooks.

My love for air fryer chicken started with our favorite Air Fryer Chicken Thighs. Then we became enamored with this crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken and Air Fryer Chicken Tenders. Today we are singing the praises of perfect air fryer chicken breasts!

These chicken breasts are seasoned with a simple chicken rub, which is a variation of my all-time favorite Chicken Seasoning. They’re perfect for serving with your favorite side dish recipes, slicing and adding to salads, or making my easy Chicken Salad Recipe. This air fryer chicken breast has quickly become one of our go-to Air Fryer Recipes!

The Best Air Fryer Chicken Breast

• Juicy Chicken: This air fryer chicken breast is undeniably moist and juicy!
• Even Cooking: The edges don’t dry out while cooking, as can sometimes happen with baked or grilled chicken.
• Flavor! Every bite is so flavorful thanks to a simple seasoning rub.
• Easy Dinner Idea: This recipe is super easy – only 10 minutes of prep!

Recipe Variations: Add 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder to the rub for a bit of heat. Or use smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.

Find the full printable recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below.

How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Breast

You are going to love how quick and easy this recipe is!

1. Combine seasonings: Whisk or stir together the seasonings.
2. Pound the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry. Place them in a zip-top plastic bag or between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap, to prevent splattering. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
3. Season the chicken breasts: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and then with the seasoning mixture.
4. Cook in the air fryer: Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer. Air fry at 400° F for 8 minutes, then flip the chicken over and continue cooking until chicken is cooked through, about 5-12 more minutes.

Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe Tips

• Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking. This tenderizes the meat and helps the chicken breasts to cook evenly.
• Arrange the chicken breasts in an even layer in the air fryer basket so that they will cook evenly. This isn’t the time to stack as many chicken breasts as you can on top of each other. (If you’re cooking for a crowd, try Instant Pot Chicken Breast or Crockpot Chicken Breasts.)
• Flip the chicken over halfway through the cook time for even cooking.
• For variety, season the chicken with this Chicken Marinade instead of the seasoning rub.
• Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving. This wait time allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat. 

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Chicken Wings
• Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
• Air Fryer Pork Chops
• Air Fryer French Fries
• Air Fryer Baked Potato

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Air Fryer Chicken Breast

This Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe makes the best tender, juicy chicken breasts! Serve it with your favorite side dishes, or slice and add to salads or sandwiches.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer chicken, air fryer chicken breast

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 17 minutes minutes

Total Time 27 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 85kcal

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir or whisk until well combined.
• Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or between two layers of parchment paper and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to an even thickness.
• Rub the olive oil over all sides of the chicken breasts. Then rub the spice mixture on both sides of the chicken.
• Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook at 400° for 8 minutes, then flip chicken over and continue cooking for 5-12 more minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165° F at the thickest part of the breast. (The cook time will depend on the size of your chicken breasts.)
• Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Notes

• Add 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder to the rub for a bit of heat.
• Use smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 chicken breast | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Read Air Fryer Chicken Breast for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

Best Air Fryer Recipes

Air fryer recipes can help you to get fast, healthy meals on your table without a lot of effort. My air fryer has quickly become one of my most used kitchen appliances. Every time I cook with it, I’m impressed with the flavor and crispiness of air fried food!

I’m excited to share with you my favorite tried and true air fryer recipes, the ones that I make again and again for my family. These recipes are easy, tasty and most of them require just a few simple ingredients. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

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What is an Air Fryer?

An air fryer is a versatile kitchen appliance that can air fry, roast, bake, broil, crisp, dehydrate and reheat foods. An air fryer has a heating element that radiates heat and a fan that circulates hot air around the food in the air fryer basket. The hot air circulation allows you to use less oil and still get deliciously crispy foods. To help you get started with air fryer cooking, I’ve written a beginner’s guide about How to Use an Air Fryer.

Why Air Fryer Recipes?

• Crispy foods! The hot air circulation in an air fryer helps to make the crispiest foods. From Air Fryer Fried Chicken to crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, there’s so much to love about crispy air fryer foods. You’ll also love how meats and fish cook up especially tender and juicy in the air fryer.
• Easy to use. Right out of the box, you’ll find that most air fryers are easy to use. Plus, it’s easy to check on food during the cooking process. You can simply pull out the basket to take a peek.
• Quick cooking. Air fryers cook food quickly, making them perfect for weeknight cooking. They reach cooking temperature much faster than it would take to preheat your oven. The air fryer recipes below are simple, with fast preparation times. 
• Easy clean up! Air fryer baskets typically have a nonstick coating that makes clean up a breeze.
• Use it year round. Your air fryer won’t heat up your kitchen, so it’s perfect for making light summer meals and winter comfort foods.

The Best Air Fryer Chicken Recipes

These air fryer chicken recipes are some of my most popular, and it’s easy to see why. Chicken is a dinnertime staple, and it cooks up perfectly juicy and tender in the air fryer.

When you need a foolproof way to cook boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Air Fryer Chicken Breast comes to the rescue! This easy air fryer chicken recipe makes perfectly juicy and flavorful chicken breasts, every time.

With a delicious seasoning rub, these Air Fryer Chicken Thighs are a weeknight staple. They cook up juicy and flavorful, with the best crispy skin. This is one of our go-to air fryer recipes for an easy dinner.

Satisfy your fried chicken cravings in a healthier way with Air Fryer Fried Chicken. This recipe will wow everyone at the table. It’s incredibly crispy, perfectly seasoned and easy to make.

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are a kid favorite that adults happen to love, too. If you’re looking to make the crispiest healthy chicken tenders, then this is the recipe for you. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces and watch them disappear!

Kids and adults alike will go crazy for these Air Fryer Chicken Legs! Chicken drumsticks cook up juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. You will love the delicious seasoning, too!

These Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are simply the best! They’re crispy, perfectly seasoned and remarkably easy to make. This is one of our favorite air fryer recipes for lunch or dinner.

Easy Air Fryer Meals

The air fryer recipes below are some of my favorite quick and easy meals. From pork to salmon, steak and shrimp, there’s plenty of dinner inspiration for every night of the week!

It’s easy to cook pork chops in the air fryer! My go-to Air Fryer Pork Chops recipe has a delicious seasoning and makes perfect juicy pork chops. The recipe includes cook times for both boneless and bone-in pork chops.

This air fryer recipe is one of my very favorites! You’ll love the caramelized crust and moist, flaky interior of this easy Air Fryer Salmon.

Learn how to cook a perfect Air Fryer Steak. Easy enough for any night of the week, this juicy steak is even better served with a pat of garlic butter.

This Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin turns out perfectly tender and flavorful, every time! It cooks up quickly in the air fryer for an easy weeknight dinner.

Air Fryer Hamburgers are a family favorite! They cook up juicy and flavorful and are so easy to make.

Air Fryer Shrimp is a quick meal that you’ll want to have in your back pocket. Shrimp cooks incredibly fast in the air fryer, and this easy air fryer recipe features a flavorful Cajun-inspired seasoning. Cook from fresh or frozen.

Air Fryer Vegetables are Crispy and Delicious!

You will love these easy options for healthy air fryer side dishes. These air fryer vegetable recipes are here to help you round out your meals. But watch out, these healthy air fryer recipes are so tasty they just might steal the show!

These Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are seasoned with garlic and Parmesan and have the most delicious crispy edges. We usually polish these off straight from the air fryer basket – they’re that good.

A few simple tips will have you making the best Air Fryer Broccoli. It’s perfectly crisp-tender and extra delicious with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or a squeeze of lemon juice. 

Air Fryer Cauliflower has browned, crispy edges and a simple garlic and Parmesan seasoning. It’s a healthy side dish that’s unbelievably addicting!

Air Fryer Asparagus is my favorite fast way to cook asparagus. It’s tender on the inside and crispy on the ends. Serve it with a squeeze of lemon juice, some sliced almonds or a sprinkle of Parmesan or crumbled goat cheese. When spring arrives, this is one of the air fryer recipes you’ll turn to first!

Air Fryer Zucchini is an easy, healthy side dish. It takes just minutes to prep and is seasoned with Italian seasonings and Parmesan cheese.

Potato Air Fryer Recipes

Potatoes are classic comfort food and the air fryer makes the best potatoes! Crispy on the outside, fluffy in the center, you will love these air fryer potato recipes.

Craving the perfect baked potato? An Air Fryer Baked Potato has the crispiest skin and is perfectly soft and fluffy in the center. This is one of the first air fryer recipes we tried, and it did not disappoint. Pile on your favorite toppings (bacon, anyone?) and enjoy!

These Air Fryer French Fries were one of the first recipes that got me hooked on air frying! They’re so crispy and made with just 3 simple ingredients, including only a tablespoon and a half of oil.

Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges, seasoned to perfection and topped with Parmesan cheese, make a delicious appetizer. These potato wedges are definitely deserving of a spot on our list of best air fryer recipes. The always disappear quickly!

An Air Fryer Sweet Potato is a real treat! Making baked sweet potatoes in the air fryer is fast and easy. They come out perfectly soft and creamy inside, and the skins crisp up nicely in the air fryer.

These Air Fryer Potatoes are oven roasted-style potatoes, only they’re made in the air fryer. They’re an incredibly easy side dish, but watch out, they might all disappear before they even hit the dinner plates!

When you need an almost no effort side dish, these Air Fryer Frozen French Fries are the perfect solution. They cook up hot and so crispy in the air fryer. This recipe includes cook times for different fry shapes, including waffle, crinkle cut and sweet potato fries.

Appetizers and Snacks

One of the things that the air fryer does best is make crispy game day snacks and appetizers. Crispy fries and chicken wings are always the hit of the party! You are going to love these easy air fryer recipes.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings are fast to prep and disappear even faster! With its ability to make foods deliciously crispy, the air fryer really is the best way to make wings. You’ll love the seasonings on these!

Air Fryer Onion Rings are the best game day snack food or appetizer.  Forget the deep fryer, making onion rings in the air fryer is easy and the results are just as crispy and delicious. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. 

While I’ll never turn down regular French fries, I have to admit that I am partial to these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries. You just can’t beat the sweet and savory flavor of these ultra crispy healthy fries!

When your garden is bursting with fresh zucchini, what better way to put those green squash to good use than Air Fryer Zucchini Fries? A few simple seasonings and Parmesan cheese with a crispy breadcrumb coating give these zucchini fries the best texture and flavor. Serve them as an appetizer, side dish or snack.

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes

While these air fryer recipes don’t fit in any of the categories above, that doesn’t mean they are any less delicious!

Air Fryer Bacon is extra crispy, with perfect wavy edges. It’s so easy to make, with no flipping required! 

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is extra crispy, ultra cheesy, and completely irresistible. This air fryer recipe is the best way to make a grilled cheese sandwich!

Which of these air fryer recipes are you most excited to try first? Let me know in the comments!

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29 Best Air Fryer Recipes: Air Fryer Chicken Breast

This recipe collection features the best air fryer recipes for easy, delicious meals! These easy air fryer recipes are perfect for beginners to air frying. Start with this air fryer chicken breast – it's tender, juicy and versatile.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer chicken breast, air fryer recipes, best air fryer recipes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 17 minutes minutes

Total Time 27 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 85kcal

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
• Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or between two layers of parchment paper and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to an even thickness.
• Rub the olive oil over the chicken. Then rub the spice mixture on both sides of the chicken breasts.
• Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook at 400° for 8 minutes, then flip chicken over and continue cooking for 5-12 more minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165° F at the thickest part of the breast. (The cook time will depend on the size of your chicken breasts.)
• Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 chicken breast | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Read 29 Best Air Fryer Recipes for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

We love cooking French fries in the air fryer. It’s one of the best ways to make hot, crispy fries at home. I usually like to make homemade Air Fryer French Fries, but sometimes, with five young kids to take care of, there’s just not time. That’s where these air fryer frozen fries come in.

Cooking frozen fries in the air fryer is as easy as pouring the fries into the preheated air fryer basket, setting the cook time, and then giving the basket a shake every 5 minutes or so to ensure that the fries cook evenly. That’s it! You can cook any shape of fry that you like, and I’ve included the cook times for different French fry shapes below. (I’ve found that those air fryer cook times listed on the frozen fry packages aren’t always very accurate.)

You’re going to love having this recipe on hand on those super busy nights. And when you have a little more time to spend in the kitchen, try these homemade air fryer fries recipes: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, Air Fryer Potato Wedges (perfect steak fries) and Air Fryer Zucchini Fries.

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries Recipe Tips

• Preheat the air fryer so that the fries start cooking as soon as they hit the hot basket.
• For the crispiest fries, put them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. This allows the hot air to best circulate around each fry. If you want to cook more fries at once and are ok with them being slightly less crispy, you can stack them on top of each other, just don’t fill the basket too full.
• Crinkle cut fries need to be in a single layer or they won’t get crispy. 
• If you are cooking more than one batch of fries, once they’re all done you can put all of the fries back in the air fryer at once and air fry for about 2 minutes to get them hot again before serving.
• If you’d like to add additional seasonings to the fries (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun Seasoning, etc.) you can sprinkle them on after cooking, to taste.

Dipping Sauces

Serve your French fries with ketchup, BBQ Sauce, Ranch Dressing or Honey Mustard.

More Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Onion Rings
• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
• Air Fryer Fried Chicken
• Air Fryer Bacon
• Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
• Or try one of these Best Air Fryer Recipes.

Air fryer frozen French fries are a delicious, easy addition to your favorite meals. Try them with Instant Pot BBQ Chicken, Turkey Burgers or Air Fryer Hamburgers.

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Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries cook up nice and crispy with golden brown edges. They're an easy, almost no effort side dish that's perfect for busy days. See below for cook times for different fry shapes.

Course Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer frozen french fries, frozen french fries in air fryer, frozen fries in air fryer

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 5 servings

Ingredients

• 16 ounce bag frozen French fries

Instructions

• Preheat air fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes.
• Arrange fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. (Cook in batches as needed.)*
• Cook at 400° F until hot and crispy, tossing the basket every 5-6 minutes to help the fries cook and crisp evenly:

  Regular French Fries: 13-18 minutes

  Crinkle Cut Fries: 11-13 minutes

  Waffle Cut Fries: 14-16 minutes

  Sweet Potato Fries: 12-14 minutes
• Serve fries immediately. If cooking in batches, you can put all of the cooked fries back in the air fryer at once and air fry for about 2 minutes to get them hot again before serving.

Notes

• For the crispiest fries, cook them in a single layer in the basket. If you want to cook more fries at once and are ok with them being slightly less crispy, you can stack them on top of each other, just don’t fill the basket too full. Crinkle cut fries need to be in a single layer or they won’t get crispy.

Read Air Fryer Frozen French Fries for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Are you looking for the best way to make chicken nuggets? Cook them in the air fryer! These air fryer chicken nuggets are one of my family’s favorite dinners. Even our youngest who usually won’t eat chicken gobbled these up!

An air fryer works by circulating hot air around the food in the basket, and this makes the best chicken nuggets. Like these crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, these air fryer chicken nuggets are perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and juicy inside. They’re seasoned with a simple mix of spices that give them incredible flavor.

You’ll love how easy this recipe is – you can have these crispy chicken nuggets on your table in less than 30 minutes. This is one of our very favorite air fryer recipes, and I think it will become one of yours, too.

How to Cook Chicken Nuggets in an Air Fryer

Here’s an overview of the simple steps to make homemade chicken nuggets in the air fryer. If you’re new to air fryer cooking, see my guide on How to Use an Air Fryer.

First, cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.

Then, prepare the chicken nugget coating. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil and seasonings. Put the panko bread crumbs in a large zip-top bag. Preheat the air fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes.

While the air fryer preheats, coat the chicken with the butter/oil/seasoning mixture. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat all of the chicken.

Then transfer the chicken to the bag with the panko, seal the bag, and shake until the nuggets are coated with the bread crumbs.

Air fry the chicken nuggets at 400° F for 5 minutes. Then flip them over and cook for 4-5 more minutes, until cooked through. That’s it – so easy!

Recipe Tips

• Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes before cooking the chicken nuggets. Preheating allows the chicken to start cooking and crisping up as soon as it hits the hot basket.
• Cut the chicken into pieces that are approximately the same size so that they will cook in the same amount of time.
• Don’t crowd the air fryer basket. Put the chicken nuggets in a single layer with just a bit of space in between them so that the hot air can circulate around. Cook in batches as needed.
• To freeze: Leftover cooked chicken nuggets can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. You don’t need to thaw them before reheating.
• The best way to reheat chicken nuggets is to heat them in the air fryer for a few minutes, until hot.

Forget fast food, you can have these air fryer chicken nuggets on your table even faster than picking up takeout. And they’re much tastier, and healthier too.

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Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

These Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets are perfectly crispy and deliciously seasoned. Once you try this easy recipe, you won't want to make chicken nuggets any other way!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer chicken nuggets, chicken nuggets in air fryer

Prep Time 12 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 22 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 304kcal

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

• Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
• Preheat air fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes.
• Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and use a spoon to toss gently until all of the chicken pieces are coated.
• Pour the panko breadcrumbs into a large zip-top bag. Add the chicken pieces to the bag, seal, and shake to coat the chicken in the panko.
• Add the chicken to the air fryer basket in a single layer, with a bit of space in between each piece of chicken (cook in batches if needed). Air fry at 400° F for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 4-5 minutes on the second side, until cooked through to 165° F in the center. Serve immediately

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Notes

• Leftover cooked chicken nuggets can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. You don’t need to thaw them before reheating.
• The best way to reheat chicken nuggets is to heat them in the air fryer for a few minutes, until hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces chicken | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg

Read Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

While I am still a huge fan of the ease of Instant Pot Baked Potatoes and Crock Pot Baked Potatoes, and Oven Baked Potatoes are always a trusty standby, you just can’t beat the extra crispy skin of an air fryer baked potato.

Read Air Fryer Baked Potatoes for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

You can never have too many quick and easy side dishes in your recipe collection. This air fryer zucchini is an easy air fryer recipe that takes just minutes to prep and cook. The zucchini is seasoned well before air frying and then tossed with Parmesan cheese. It’s one of our favorite ways to enjoy fresh zucchini!

Due to its high water content, zucchini won’t crisp up without a crispy coating. If you want crispy zucchini try these Air Fryer Zucchini Fries. Have a bumper crop of zucchini? Try a few of these Zucchini Recipes to put those summer squash to good use!

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Air Fryer Zucchini Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need just 4 ingredients plus salt and pepper to make this easy zucchini recipe.

• Zucchini: Of course!
• Olive Oil: Tossing the zucchini in olive oil helps the seasonings to stick.
• Italian Seasoning: This seasoning blend pairs especially well with zucchini.
• Salt & Pepper: For flavor.
• Parmesan Cheese: Adds a pop of cheesy flavor that makes the zucchini extra irresistible!

How to Cook Zucchini in the Air Fryer

Making this zucchini recipe couldn’t be easier! Find the full recipe with ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below.

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes. 
2. While the air fryer heats up, chop the zucchini into 1/2-inch pieces.
3. Season the zucchini by first drizzling it with olive oil and then sprinkling on the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Toss to coat all of the zucchini with the oil and seasonings.
4. Air fry the zucchini in a single layer in the air fryer basket for 6-8 minutes at 400° F. After 5 minutes, shake the basket to flip the zucchini.
5. Sprinkle on the grated Parmesan and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Preheat the air fryer so that the basket is hot when you add the zucchini.
• Small to medium sized zucchini are best for this air fryer recipe. Smaller zucchini have the best flavor, while large zucchini can be bitter and tend to have more water content so will turn out soggier after cooking.
• Cook the zucchini until it is just tender so that it doesn’t end up overcooked or mushy.
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. You want the zucchini to be in a single layer, with a little room in between each piece so that the hot air can circulate around. Cook in batches as needed.
• You can substitute yellow summer squash for the zucchini. Yellow squash may take an extra minute or two of cook time to become tender.

What to Serve with Air Fryer Zucchini

Air fryer zucchini is a side dish that goes with just about anything! Here are a few suggested main dishes to pair it with:

• Chicken: Serve it with hearty Chicken Cacciatore or Baked Chicken Breast.
• Salmon: It’s a perfect side dish for Air Fryer Salmon or Baked Salmon.
• Casserole: Enjoy it with this easy Hamburger Casserole or Baked Ziti.

Storage & Reheating Tips

Air fried zucchini is best served right away, however leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat it in the air fryer for a few minutes at 350° F, or reheat gently in the microwave.

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes

If you love cooking with your air fryer, try one of these delicious air fryer recipes next:

• Air Fryer Chicken Breast
• Air Fryer Potato Wedges
• Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato
• Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
• Air Fryer Broccoli

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Read Air Fryer Zucchini for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

Sometimes you just crave a good old fashioned hamburger. We love grilling burgers for dinner, so I was skeptical about whether or not air fryer hamburgers could live up to our favorite grilled hamburgers. Well, I have to say that we loved these just as much as burgers cooked on the grill!

This recipe includes homemade burger patties, seasoned with a simple combination of spices that give them the best flavor. They cook up perfectly juicy, ready to serve with your favorite toppings. (more…)

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These air fryer potato wedges are so good, we could not stop eating them! Even the kids devoured these crispy potatoes. I shouldn’t be surprised, considering the fluffy insides, crispy edges and delicious seasonings (including Parmesan!)

I based the seasoning blend for these potato wedges off of our favorite Breakfast Potatoes recipe. This simple mix of seasonings makes these air fryer potato wedges so flavorful, with an irresistible touch of spice. Not set your mouth on fire spice, but just enough to make you want to go back for more. 

If you love this recipe, you might also enjoy Air Fryer French Fries and Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries. Or try one of these scrumptious air fryer recipes.

Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Let’s talk about how to make these potato wedges CRISPY. A few simple tips will ensure success! (more…)

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You are going to love making onion rings in the air fryer! These air fryer onion rings have the same crispy texture and delicious flavor as deep fried onion rings, but they’re so much healthier. They’re also a lot less messy to make, since you won’t have to worry about cooking them in a deep fryer full of hot oil.

Ever since I got my air fryer, I’ve been hooked on air fryer cooking. An air fryer allows you to easily make your favorite crispy foods and snacks with much less oil. From Air Fryer French Fries to Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Air Fryer Chicken Tenders and these crispy onion rings, air fryer recipes are the best when it comes to making appetizers and snacks for game day or any day! (more…)

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The air fryer works its magic on potatoes once again with these sweet potatoes. These air fryer sweet potatoes are perfectly soft and creamy on the inside with the most irresistibly crispy, crackly skins. While I love a good oven baked sweet potato, there’s no better way to crisp up the skins than by cooking them in the air fryer.

Just like these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, cooking a whole sweet potato in the air fryer is an easy way to enhance its sweet, caramelized flavor. These air fryer baked sweet potatoes are delicious as is, and they’re even better topped with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. If you really want to play up their sweet flavor, add on a drizzle of maple syrup or a bit of brown sugar. (more…)

Read Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

Pork tenderloin is one of my go-to proteins for quick dinners, and this air fryer pork tenderloin is a new favorite. It has a flavorful spice rub that caramelizes on the outside of the meat, while the inside stays irresistibly tender and juicy. You’ll want to add this easy air fryer recipe to your regular dinner rotation. It’s always a hit with both the kids and adults at the table!

This recipe takes just 5 minutes to prep and then the pork tenderloin cooks up in just over 20 minutes in the air fryer. Serve it with a few tasty side dishes, such as Garlic Mashed Potatoes and sautéed broccoli, and enjoy!

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Looking for more pork tenderloin recipes? Try my Baked Pork Tenderloin Recipe or Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin next. (more…)

Read Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

Chicken drumsticks are an easy, family-friendly meal and these air fryer chicken legs are one of our favorite chicken leg recipes. Even my daughter who usually won’t eat chicken loves these!

When you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, air fryer drumsticks are a delicious option. You can prep these chicken legs in just a few minutes while your air fryer preheats. Since the air fryer cooks chicken legs much faster than the oven, in less than 30 minutes you’ll have the most flavorful drumsticks ready to enjoy!

You are going to love cooking chicken legs in the air fryer. Since an air fryer works by circulating hot air around the food in the basket, the chicken skin gets crispy while the inside of the meat stays moist and juicy. (more…)

Read Air Fryer Chicken Legs (Drumsticks) for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

Lately between chilly temperatures and rainy days I find myself craving something warm and comforting for lunch. If you ask me, comfort food doesn’t get much better than a gooey grilled cheese sandwich and a hot bowl of soup.

For years, I’ve been cooking grilled cheese sandwiches on the stove. And then I tried air fryer grilled cheese. 

This air fryer grilled cheese is a game changer. If you thought grilled cheese cooked in a skillet or on a grill pan was good, just wait until you try making it in the air fryer. Since an air fryer works by circulating hot air around food as it cooks, it makes the best grilled cheese. It’s extra crispy, golden brown, melty grilled cheese perfection! Needless to say, this is one of the air fryer recipes I make most often.

I love serving air fryer grilled cheese alongside a steaming bowl of tomato soup for lunch or dinner. It’s an easy meal that always satisfies. (more…)

Read Air Fryer Grilled Cheese for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen

I held off on getting an air fryer for quite a while. Honestly, I wasn’t sure that I needed another kitchen appliance, given how much I love and use my Instant Pot and slow cooker. But then I finally made the leap into air fryer cooking, and I’m so glad I did!

An air fryer can help you to get quick, healthy, delicious meals on your table. It has the amazing power to make foods extra crispy while using very little oil. Proteins cook up especially tender and juicy. And when it’s hot outside, using an air fryer instead of your oven allows you to cook without heating up your kitchen.

What Can You Cook in an Air Fryer

You can cook just about anything in an air fryer! Proteins like chicken, fish or pork, healthy vegetable side dishes, appetizers such as zucchini fries or chicken wings, and even desserts and baked goods. For some cooking inspiration, see my collection of my best air fryer recipes.

The air fryer is especially suited for cooking foods that you want extra crispy or crunchy, such as French fries, fried chicken and baked potatoes with crispy skins. It’s also one of my favorite ways to cook meats such as steak or chicken, since they always turn out juicy and flavorful.

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What is an Air Fryer

An air fryer is a versatile kitchen appliance that can air fry, roast, bake, broil, crisp, dehydrate and reheat foods. It’s easy to use, and once you get the hang of it you’ll be hooked on air frying!

There are two main types of air fryers: basket air fryers and air fryer ovens. Basket air fryers have a removable basket in which you put food. Air fryer ovens look similar to a toaster oven and have racks inside on which you put food. Air fryer ovens have more cooking functions and more room for food inside, but they also take up more space in your kitchen. Both types of air fryers work in a similar way. (more…)

Read How to Use an Air Fryer for the full recipe. Originally posted at Kristine's Kitchen