But all it took was one batch of perfectly crisp fingerlings to convert me.

Potato-y perfection in 10 minutes on myfirsttry?

Its essentially a miniature, countertop convection oven that cooks your food both fast and evenly A.F.

Air fryer brussels sprouts on white plate with wooden spoon

Sarah Bond viaLive Eat Learn

by circulating superhot air around it.

l think it does make [cooking] less intimidating, she says.

It definitely helps with cooking more at home.

air fryer avocado slices coated in panko breadcrumbs and parmesan on plate with dipping sauce

Feeling inspired yet?!

A note about the word “healthy” here: We know that “healthy” is acomplicated concept.

But it also depends on your preferences, your culture, whatsaccessibleto you, and so much more.

air fryer chicken nuggets with sesame seed coating and a creamy dipping sauce

Avocado FriesfromSimply Recipes

Avocado-toasted out?

Baked Chicken NuggetsfromFood Faith Fitness

Nuggets: Theyre not just for kids.

Egg CupsfromEazy Peazy Mealz

These egg cups are basically adorable, portable, no-fuss omelettes.

air fryer egg cupes with meat cheese and vegetables in ramekin

Theyre tasty, filling, and infinitely customizable.

Veggies, cheese, meats, herbsthe possibilities are endless.

This one takes just three steps and 15 minutes.

air fryer Steak Tips and Mushrooms with fresh herbs on plate

Crab CakesfromAll Day I Dream About Food

Crab cakes are surprisingly simple to make at home!

This recipe stars the trio inside a balsamic-glazed chicken breast.

Crispy SpinachfromPredominantly Paleo

Why should kale be the only leafy green to enjoy life as a chip?

air fryer crab cakes stack with spicy mayo and lemon on plate

This zero-effort method may become your new favorite way to serve Popeyes fave.

Coconut ShrimpfromEazy Peazy Mealz

Have you ever tried to fry shrimp?

Its a messy affair.

air fryer Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast with tomato basil mozzarella balsamic on plate

Air-frying makes golden-brown crispy coconut shrimp a significantly less daunting weeknight goal.

Another fun fact: Stuffing said potato with enchilada fixings turns a humble tuber into a legit dinner.

Seal em shut with a toothpick and brush with oil for creamy-inside, crunchy-outside pockets of goodness.

air fryer crispy spinach leaves on plate

Sweetness, spice, tang, and crunch,mmm-mmm.

These are dredged in a crunchy mix of cornmeal and panko breadcrumbs.Get the recipehere.

Roasted Asian BroccolifromFood Faith Fitness

Everybody loves oven-roasted broccoli.

air fryer whole rotisserie chicken on platter

Pair with ranch or blue cheese for maximum wingy-ness.

This recipe also has an easy variation for using frozen sprouts.

SalmonfromRecipe Diaries

Air fryers take a lot of the guesswork and downtime out of cooking fish.

air fryer coconut shrimp with dip

This pared-down recipe encourages you to use whatever seasoning or marinade speaks to you.

These come together in about 30 minutes.

Its like eating little eggplant pizza pies!

air fryer Enchilada Stuffed Baked Potatoes with beans corn enchilada sauce and cheese

Hardboiled EggsfromPredominantly Paleo

Okay, so this is more of a method than a recipe.

Is there anything this thing cant do?

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air fryer potato tacos with fresh herbs tomato onion and lime on plate

air fryer falafel in pita with fresh tomato and lettuce on plate

air fryer Sweet and Spicy Walnut Chicken Tenders

air fryer fried green tomatoes with dipping sauce on plate

air fryer Mexican Street Corn on the cob with cheese and cilantro on plate

air fryer Roasted Asian Broccoli with sesame seeds chopsticks

air fryer buffalo cauliflower

Air fryer brussels sprouts on white plate with wooden spoon

air fryer smoky spiced chickpeas in bowl

Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan on platter

air fryer salmon on plate with lemon

air fryer green bell pepper stuffed with rice beans corn cheese

air fryer seasoned tofu cubes in bowl with dipping sauce

air fryer vegan eggplant parmesan with tomato sauce vegan cheese spaghetti and basil

air fryer meatballs made with ground beef and butternut squash

air fryer hard boiled eggs peeled on plate

air fryer Roasted Carrots with Moroccan Spice Mix in plate with dipping sauce