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12 Fuss-Free Air-Fryer Recipes to make this weekend

Ready to enjoy your weekend nights? Make it more enjoyable with the use of an Air-fryer! This simple and easy-to-use kitchen equipment can cook anything from snacks, meat, and fish, and even boil your egg! How cool is that? Let us know more in this article. 


The air fryer is just a countertop convection oven that has been cranked up; it does not really cook the food. The heating mechanism and fan of an air fryer are located at the upper area of the appliance. When the device is turned on, the food is placed in a basket similar to a fryer, and hot air is then forced down onto and around the food. This quick circulation causes the food to become crisp, in a manner similar to that of deep frying but without the use of oil.


Some even say that Air-fryer is much healthier to use rather than the stove when frying foods as less oil is being used for the frying. It is also convenient to use as you do not need to watch the food be cooked, just like a microwave or oven, you just need to set the time and temperature and you’re good to go. 


Here are 12 food that you can try on your Air-Fryer without the hassle. 


  1. Garlic-Rosemary Brussels Sprouts

Total Time: 30 minutes


Ingredients:


  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary

Procedure:


  1. Pre-heat the air fryer to 350°F. Cook for 30 seconds on high with the first four ingredients in a small dish that can go in the microwave.
  2. Toss the Brussels sprouts in the oil mixture with 2 teaspoons. Cook the Brussels sprouts for around four minutes in the air fryer basket. Toss the sprouts in a bowl and mix well. Cook for a further 8 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sprouts are lightly browned and just shy of the desired softness.
  3. Bread crumbs, rosemary, and any residual oil combination should be mixed together, then sprinkled over the sprouts before they're done cooking. 
  4. For 3-5 minutes, keep frying until the crumbs have browned and the sprouts are soft. Serve right away.

  1. Pizza

Total Time: 40 minutes


Ingredients:


  • 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained
  • 1-1/3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 small green pepper, sliced into rings
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Procedure:


  1. Roll and stretch the dough into four circles, each about 4 inches in diameter, on a lightly floured board. Allow ten minutes of resting time before removing the covering.
  2. Set the temperature of the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  3. Each piece of dough should be stretched out into a 6-inch circle before being rolled out. Place one crust in an air fryer that has been oiled. 
  4. Sprinkle with oregano and garnish with a quarter of the green pepper rings and 1/4 cup pizza sauce. 
  5. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Red pepper flakes may be used as a finishing touch, if so preferred. Continue with the rest of the ingredients.

  1. Garlic Bread

Total Time: 20 minutes


Ingredients:


  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 8 slices ciabatta or French bread

Procedure:


  1. Pre-heat the air fryer to 350°F. 
  2. Combine the first four ingredients in a small dish; spread on the bread.
  3. Arrange the bread on the tray in the air fryer basket in single layer in batches. 
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. 
  5. Serve hot.

  1. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Total Time: 30 minutes


Ingredients:


  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

Procedure:


  1. The air fryer should be preheated to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  2. Cream the butter and sugars together in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about seven minutes. Then add the egg and vanilla extract. 
  3. Oats, flour, dry pudding mix, baking soda, and salt are whisked together in a separate dish and then added to the creamed mixture gradually. Add the chocolate chips and almonds and mix well.
  4. Shape into balls and place on a cookie sheet. Place 1 inch apart on a greased tray in the air fryer basket and cook in batches. 
  5. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the top is just beginning to brown. Remove to cooling wire racks.

  1. Chicken Legs

Total Time: 35 minutes


Ingredients:


  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion
  • 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 16 chicken drumsticks

Procedure:


  1. Mix the first eight ingredients in a big pot and bring to a boil. 
  2. Let it boil for 15-20 minutes with the lid off so that the flavors may meld. 2 cups of sauce should be saved for serving.
  3. A 375°F oven temperature setting is the minimum for an air fryer. 
  4. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in single layer in batches on an oiled tray. 
  5. During the final 5 minutes of cooking, thoroughly coat the meat with the leftover sauce and cook until a thermometer reaches 170°-175°. 
  6. Serve with any sauce that has been saved in the refrigerator.

  1. Garlic-Herb Fried Patty Pan Squash

Total Time: 25 minutes


Ingredients:


  • 5 cups halved small pattypan squash (about 1-1/4 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Procedure:


  1. Heat the air fryer to 375 degrees. 
  2. Put the squash in a big basin to start. 
  3. Oil, garlic, salt, oregano, thyme, and pepper should be mixed together, then drizzled over the squash. 
  4. Toss in order to coat. 
  5. Put the squash on a greased tray, then put the tray into the air fryer basket. 
  6. 10-15 minutes of cooking time, with tossing every so often, until the vegetables are soft. Garnish with little chopped parsley.


  1. Calamari

Total Time: 30 minutes


Ingredients:


1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup 2% milk

1 cup panko bread crumbs

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

8 ounces cleaned fresh or frozen calamari (squid), thawed and cut into 1/2-inch rings

Cooking spray


Procedure:


  1. Set the temperature of the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  2. Mix flour and salt together in a small dish. 
  3. Whisk the egg and milk together in a separate shallow dish. 
  4. Combine bread crumbs, salt, and pepper in a third shallow dish. Apply flour mixture on calamari, then dip in egg and bread crumbs.
  5. Cook the calamari in the air fryer basket in batches, spraying with frying spray between each batch for 4 minutes. 
  6. Cooking spray should be sprayed on the turntable after it has been turned. 
  7. For a golden brown finish, cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.

  1. Coconut Shrimp

Total Time: 30 minutes


Ingredients:


  • 1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • Dash Louisiana-style hot sauce
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Sauce:


  • 1/3 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • Dash crushed red pepper flakes

Procedure:


  1. A 375°F oven temperature setting is the minimum for an air fryer. Peel and devein shrimp with the tails attached.
  2. Toss the bread crumbs and coconut together in a small dish. Salt, pepper, and spicy sauce may all be combined in an additional shallow dish. In a third shallow dish, add flour.
  3. Shake off excess flour before re-dipping shrimp. In available to support the coconut coating adhere, dip a fork in a bowl of egg whites and then into the coconut mixture.
  4. Put the shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer on an oiled surface. Turn shrimp after 4 minutes and heat for another 4 minutes, or until the coconut is gently caramelized and the shrimp are pink.
  5. Preserves should be melted before adding to sauce, so prepare them while the sauce is cooking. Serve the shrimp right away, drenched in the aforementioned sauce.

  1. Potato Chips

Total Time: 30 minutes


Ingredients:


2 large potatoes

Olive oil-flavored cooking spray

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Minced fresh parsley, optional


Procedure:


  1. Pre-heat air fryer to 360 degrees. Cut potatoes into extremely thin slices using a mandoline or a vegetable peeler. 
  2. Add enough cold water to cover the meat in a big dish. Drain the water from the soaking tub after 15 minutes. Soak for a further 15 minutes with the addition of extra cold water.
  3. Drain the potatoes and wipe them dry with a towel. 
  4. Potatoes should be sprayed with cooking spray and seasoned with salt after that. Place potato slices in air fryer basket in single layer in batches on oiled tray. 
  5. Cook for 15-17 minutes, tossing and rotating every 5-7 minutes, until crisp and golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

  1. Spicy Ginger Beef Skewers

Total Time: 25 minutes


Ingredients:


  • 1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)
  • 1 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce or 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Optional: Sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions

Procedure:


  1. Cut strips of beef that are 1/4 inch thick. Whisk the next 7 ingredients together in a large bowl until they are well mixed. In a shallow dish, put 1 cup of marinade. 
  2. Add the beef and mix to coat. Cover and put the rest of the marinade in the fridge.
  3. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees. 
  4. Drain meat, removing marinade in dish. Thread beef onto 12 skewers made of metal or wet wood that will fit into an air fryer. Set the skewers in a single layer on a greased tray in the air-fryer basket. You may need to do this in batches. 
  5. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning the meat every now and then and basting it often with 1/2 cup of the marinade you saved.
  6. To make the glaze, bring the rest of the marinade (about 3/4 cup) to a boil and stir in 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Glaze the skewers right before you serve them. Add sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if you want.

  1. Carrot Coffee Cake

Total Time: 50 minutes


Ingredients:


  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup sugar plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Procedure:


  1. Set the temperature on the air fryer to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a circular baking pan that is 6 inches in diameter. Whisk together the egg, buttermilk, a third of the cup of sugar, oil, brown sugar, orange zest, and vanilla in a large bowl. 
  2. In a separate dish, combine the flours, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Whisk in the baking soda. Mixing in the flour little by bit with the eggs. Mix in the carrots, as well as the dried cranberries. Pour into the pan that has been prepared.
  3. Combine the walnuts, remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, and remaining 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over batter. Place the pan carefully within the basket of a substantial air fryer.
  4. Cook for another 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. In the event that the top becomes too black, cover it securely with foil. Allow to cool for ten minutes in the pan on a wire rack before removing from the pan. To be served hot.

  1. Ham and Egg Pockets

Total Time: 25 minutes


Ingredients:


  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons 2% milk
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 ounce thinly sliced deli ham, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tube (4 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls

Procedure:


  1. Bring temperature of air fryer to 300 degrees. 
  2. Egg and milk should be mixed together in a small bowl. 
  3. Warm the butter in a small frying pan until it is very hot. 
  4. After adding the egg mixture, continue to cook the dish while stirring it over a medium heat until the eggs are fully set. Take the dish away from the heat. 
  5. Ham and cheese should be folded in.
  6. Cut the crescent roll dough into two separate rectangles. 
  7. After the holes have been sealed, divide the filling in half and spoon half of it down the middle of each rectangle. 
  8. Fold the excess dough over the filling and crimp the edges to seal. 
  9. Put the ingredients in the air fryer basket in a single layer on a greased tray. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the meat is golden brown.



Sources:


  1. https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/what-is-an-air-fryer/ 
  2. 88 Air-Fryer Recipes You Need to Try [Easy, Healthy +Tasty!] (tasteofhome.com)


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