Morel mushrooms are a seasonal favorite, and this simple air fryer recipe lets their rich, earthy flavor shine. Whether you just went foraging or picked up fresh morels at the market, this is the best way to cook morel mushrooms quickly and easily.

🔥 Quick Answer

Air-fry morel mushrooms at 375°F for 6–8 minutes, until crispy. After cleaning and soaking the morels, lightly coat them, then air-fry in a single layer for the best texture.

❤️ Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Morel Mushrooms

• Great as a side dish or snackGreat as a side dish or snack
• Crispy texture without deep frying
• Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian
• Quick and easy—ready in under 10 minutes
• Perfect way to cook fresh morel mushrooms
• Light, flavorful, and not greasy

🍄 What Are Morel Mushrooms?

Morel mushrooms are a type of wild mushroom known for their honeycomb texture and deep, earthy flavor. They’re highly sought after during spring and are considered a delicacy among mushroom lovers.

The mushrooms carry antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. Morels carry the highest amount of vitamin D among the edible types of mushrooms. They are also rich in copper, iron, and zinc.

Because they grow in the wild, proper cleaning is essential before cooking morel mushrooms.

🧼 How to Clean Morel Mushrooms

Before cooking, you must properly clean morels to remove dirt and any hidden debris.

1. Gently rinse the mushrooms under cool water
2. Soak them in salt water for 15–20 minutes to remove grit or bugs
3. Rinse again and pat dry completely

👉 Drying is key—wet mushrooms won’t crisp in the air fryer.

👅 What Do Morel Mushrooms Taste Like?

Morels have a rich, nutty, and earthy flavor that’s stronger than that of typical mushrooms. Their texture becomes tender inside with a slightly crispy exterior when air-fried.

🍳 Tips for Crispy Air Fryer Mushrooms

• Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket
• Make sure mushrooms are completely dry before cooking
• Lightly coat with oil for even crisping
• Shake the basket halfway through cooking
• Cut larger morels in half for even cooking

🔄 Can You Use Other Mushrooms?

Yes! While this recipe is designed for morels, you can also use:

• Button mushrooms
• Cremini mushrooms
• Portobello slices
• Shiitake mushrooms

👉 Cooking time may vary slightly depending on size and moisture.

🛒 Ingredients

• 20 Medium to Large-Sized Morel Mushrooms
• 4-6 oz of Cream Cheese
• ¾ c of crushed crackers or bread crumbs

👩‍🍳 How to Cook Morel Mushrooms in the Air Fryer

1. Gently wash your morels. Cut the stems off your morels.
2. Mix softened cream cheese and 2 T of the crushed cracker mixture. Gently, using your fingers, stuff the mushrooms with the cream cheese mixture.
3. Gently roll the stuffed mushrooms into the remaining crushed cracker mixture. Place the mushrooms into the air fryer basket.
4. Air fry the mushrooms at 370 degrees F for 5-6 minutes.
5. ENJOY

Serve immediately for the best texture.

⁉What is an Air Fryer?

It is a countertop appliance that will soon win your heart over! It is basically a small (inside) convection oven that circulates very hot air.

The circulating air cooks your food quickly and evenly. I am guessing that you have probably seen an air fryer infomercial or two!

While smaller inside than a convection oven, the outside is often typically the size of a toaster oven or slightly smaller. Many people buy air fryers to use when camping in their RV or even to cook “stinky” foods (think air-fryer broccoli) outside.

❤WHY I LOVE MY AIR FRYER!

• This kitchen gadget is easy to use, straight out of the box.
• There are endless recipes you can make!
• Cook times are faster than your conventional oven, and often food is equally heated.
• The cook time of a recipe is the actual time, unlike waiting for the pressure to rise on your Instant Pot or your oven to preheat!
• It uses a lot less oil!
• You can easily adapt recipes you already!

When it comes to morel mushroom recipes, I think fried morel mushrooms are the best. So today, we are getting that fried morel mushroom taste by using our air fryer!

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

These crispy air fryer morel mushrooms pair perfectly with:

• Dipping sauces like garlic aioli
• Gluten-free pasta dishes
• Air fryer vegetables
• Fresh salads
• As a savory snack or appetizer

🔗 More Air Fryer Recipes You’ll Love

• Air Fryer Zucchini Coins
• Air Fryer Tofu
• Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes
• Air Fryer Green Beans
• Corn on the Cob in the air fryer
• Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
• Lemon Garlic Aioli

❓ FAQ: Air Fryer Morel Mushrooms

How do you clean morel mushrooms before cooking?

Soak them in salt water for 15–20 minutes, rinse well, and dry completely before cooking.

Do you have to soak morel mushrooms?

Yes, soaking helps remove dirt and any debris hidden inside the mushrooms.

How long do you cook morel mushrooms in the air fryer?

Typically 6–8 minutes at 375°F, depending on size.

Can you air fry wild mushrooms?

Yes! Many wild mushrooms, including morels, cook beautifully in the air fryer.

Are morel mushrooms safe to eat?

Yes, when properly cleaned and fully cooked. Never eat morels raw.

More Tips for Making Air Fryer Morel Mushrooms

• I prefer to boil my morels for 1-3 minutes to help loosen any dirt or tiny critters (remember, these are wild mushrooms) that might be hiding mushrooms inside.
• You do not have to spray the mushrooms with oil, however by giving them a little spritz of oil, it helps the crushed cracker mixture to brown nicely and crisp up.
• Be sure to remove the air fryer basket midway through and shake. This helps to prevent the air fryer morel mushrooms from sticking together and to the air fryer basket.

Still don’t have an air fryer of your own? Be sure to check out our air fryer reviews of several top models. You’ll be whipping up free air fryer recipes in no time!

Want to learn more about Air Fryers? Check out our Air Fryer 101post! Having an Air Fryer is great, but it may also mean you have a ton of questions.

We have some great tips for using your air fryer! Be sure to check out our Common Air Fryer Mistakes post so you avoid common problems when using your air fryer.

How to clean your air fryer, that is the million-dollar question that we’ve been hearing lately! Wondering about the correct and best way to clean your air fryer? Check out these tips for cleaning your air fryer!

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📝 Final Thoughts

Cooking morel mushrooms in the air fryer is one of the easiest ways to enjoy this seasonal delicacy. With a crispy texture and rich flavor, this gluten-free recipe is perfect for a quick side dish or appetizer.

If you’re lucky enough to have fresh morels, don’t overcomplicate it—this simple air fryer method is all you need.

Make these Air Fryer Morel Mushrooms now:

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Air Fryer Morel Mushrooms

Air Fryer Morel Mushrooms are an earthly, mouthwatering fried morel mushroom recipe! These fried morel mushrooms will keep you coming back for more! They are stuffed with cream cheese and breaded to perfection!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer recipes, morel mushrooms

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes minutes

Total Time 16 minutes minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 197kcal

Author Alysen

Ingredients

• 20 Medium to Large Sized Morel Mushrooms
• 4-6 oz block of cream cheese dairy or dairy free
• ¾ c Bread Crumbs

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Instructions

• Gently wash your morels. Cut the stems off your morels.
• Mix softened cream cheese and 2 T of the crushed cracker mixture.
• Gently, using your fingers stuff the mushrooms with the cream cheese mixture.
• Gently roll the stuffed mushrooms into the remaining crushed cracker mixture.
• Place the mushrooms into the air fryer basket.Air fry the mushrooms at 370 degrees F for 5-6 minutes.
• enjoy!

Notes

Tips:

• You can use frozen morel mushrooms. You will need to put them into boiling water for 1-2 minutes to soften then continue with the stuffing portion. Their texture will be softer than fresh morel mushrooms.
• You can put spices or parmesan into the bread crumbs to make the flavor up a notch.
• You can eat these air fryer morel mushrooms on their own or with sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 8.9mg

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Made with extra firm tofu and cooked in a single layer, this method gives you that perfect crispy texture every time. Whether you use cornstarch or skip it, you’ll get flavorful, plant-based protein that works for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or quick snacks.

✔ Ready in 15 minutes
✔ Crispy texture without deep frying
✔ Gluten-free + vegan
✔ Perfect for bowls, salads, and wraps

Let’s make crispy tofu that actually stays crispy.

How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

Quick overview:

1. Press tofu to remove moisture
2. Cut into cubes
3. Toss with oil + cornstarch (optional)
4. Air fry at 375–400°F for 10–15 minutes
5. Toss in sauce or serve crispy

Why This Air Fryer Tofu Gets So Crispy

The secret comes down to three things:

1. Removing moisture
Pressing tofu prevents steaming and helps it crisp.

2. Cornstarch coating
Cornstarch creates a dry outer layer that turns golden and crunchy in the air fryer.

3. High heat airflow
The air fryer circulates hot air around the tofu, crisping all sides evenly.

Ingredients You Need

Extra Firm Tofu - Pressed to remove any extra moisture and cut into cubes.

Corn Starch - this is the thing that helps the tofu cubes crisp up with that beautiful crust.

Smoked Paprika - The flavor of this spice is so good on everything. I love the barbecue vibes I get from it.

Salt and Pepper - to season your tofu properly

Oil - This is optional, but a little bit of spray oil can help with the crispiness.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP!

How to Press Tofu (Don’t Skip This)

Pressing tofu removes excess water so it can crisp instead of steam.

Method with EZ Tofu Press:

• Place block of tofu inside the press.
• Use the press to squeeze the moisture.
• Let sit 10 minutes

Method without an EZ Tofu Press:

• Wrap tofu in a clean towel
• Place a heavy object on top
• Let sit for 10–20 minutes

Shortcut: Use pre-pressed tofu if available.

Air Fryer Tofu Time and Temperature

The ideal temperature for crispy tofu is 375–400°F.

• 375°F → more even cooking
• 400°F → crispier edges

Cook for 10–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

Cooking time depends on:

• Cube size
• Air fryer model
• Moisture level of tofu

Do You Need Cornstarch for Crispy Tofu?

No—but it helps.

With cornstarch:

• Crispier exterior
• Golden coating
• Best texture for most recipes

Without cornstarch:

• Still crispy, but lighter
• Less crunchy exterior

If avoiding cornstarch, lightly oil the tofu and cook slightly longer.

Want to Kick Up your Tofu Flavor?
Try Marinating the Tofu.

If you've never tried your hand at marinading tofu before, now's the time! It's a super simple process. Here's how to do it:

1. Add the marinade ingredients to a bowl.
2. Mix everything together using a whisk.
3. Press your tofu using a tofu press like the EZ Tofu Press (see my instructions above for how to do this!).
4. Dice your tofu into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large zip lock bag. Pour the marinade over the tofu, seal the bag, and massage the marinade into the tofu bites.
5. Spread your marinated tofu onto a prepared baking sheet and bake as directed by the recipe.
6. Serve with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

5 Easy Marinade Ideas for Air Fryer Tofu

Use these after cooking (for maximum crispiness) or lightly before cooking.

1. Lemon Garlic Aioli - may be used as dipping sauce or you can toss the fried tofu to coat.

2. Buffalo Sauce - coat the tofu after frying. Add a side of celery and blue cheese for a great snack.

3. BBQ Marinade - add before frying or toss after. Add a side of green beans and mashed potatoes for a great dinner.

4. Dragon sauce - add a bit of Asian flavor to your tofu. Add some fried rice for a great lunch.

5. Cilantro Garlic Sauce - drizzle this yummy sauce after the tofu is fried or use it as a dipping sauce.

This is only five options, but the sky is the limit. If you have a favorite marinade or sauce, please drop it in the chat. I would love to hear from you.

Crispy Air Fryer Tofu Tips and Tricks

• Always press your tofu!
• Don't overcrowd the basket
• Check in on your tofu while it's cooking. Adjust cook time as needed. This is not a set and forget recipe.
• Use oil to crisp up your tofu!
• Spray oil directly on tofu chunks when you "shake" the basket mid way through cooking.
• Use high heat (at least 375°F)
• Add sauce AFTER cooking for best texture
• Want more flavor? Crank up the spice measurements and add in additional spices!

What to Serve with Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

Vegetarian Instant Pot Baked Beans go well with the smoked paprika flavors of this tofu as well as this delicious Summer Squash Zucchini Mac and Cheese.

Air Fryer Green Beans or Air Fryer Broccoli would be a perfect veggie side dish.

Tips for the Crispiest Tofu

• Don’t skip pressing
• Don’t overcrowd the basket
• Shake halfway through cooking
• Use high heat (at least 375°F)
• Add sauce AFTER cooking for best texture

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Skipping pressing - Leads to soggy tofu
• Overcrowding - Prevents crisping
• Too much marinade before cooking - Adds moisture and softens texture
• Not shaking the basket Causes uneven cooking

How to Store and Reheat Tofu

Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days

Reheat in air fryer:

• 375°F for 3–5 minutes
• Restores crispiness

Avoid microwaving - it makes tofu soft and too mushy.

Air Fryer Tofu FAQs

Why is my tofu not crispy?
Too much moisture or overcrowding the basket.

Do I need to press tofu?
Yes, for best results.

Can I make tofu without cornstarch?
Yes—just expect slightly less crunch.

Can I air fry frozen tofu?
Yes! It will have a chewier, meatier texture.

What type of tofu works best?
Extra-firm tofu gives the crispiest results.

Final Thoughts

This crispy air fryer tofu is one of the easiest ways to make flavorful, plant-based protein at home. With its golden brown exterior and tender center, it’s perfect for adding to grain bowls, salads, wraps, or enjoying on its own.

Once you master this method, you’ll have a go-to recipe for quick, healthy, and delicious meals any day of the week.

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Crispy Air Fryer Tofu

How do you air fry tofu? Tofu can be tricky to cook, but don't let that stop you! Crispy Air Fryer Tofu is a delicious recipe and a simple method for getting a crunchy outside and a soft inside for all your air fryer tofu bites.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer tofu, air fryer tofu crispy, easy air fryer tofu recipe, gluten free tofu air fryer, tofu marinade air fryer

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 74kcal

Author Alysen

Equipment

• 1 Tofu press If your tofu is not already pressed.

Ingredients

• 1 block of extra firm tofu pressed
• 2-3 T cornstarch
• 1 T smoked paprika
• salt and pepper

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Instructions

• Press your tofu to help remove extra liquid.
  
• After pressing the tofu, cut into squares or little bite sized pieces.
  
• Mix the cornstarch and smoked paprika together then sprinkle over tofu.
  
• Season with salt and pepper. Put into Air Fryer basket.
  
• Set temperature for 370 Degrees F. Turn on the Air Fryer for 12 minutes. (You may need to add a few minutes if you like crisper tofu) Your air fryer tofu is almost ready!
  
• Add a small amount of oil to the tofu square to give an extra crisp. I love to use the Avocado Spray. (Some air fryers may not need this - mine does!)
• Every 4 minutes remove the air fryer basket and "shake" to stir up the tofu. Every air fryer is different, be sure to monitor how it is cooking.
  
• Enjoy your crispy air fryer tofu!
  

Notes

Based upon reader comment it seems that Air Fryers out there are varying widely and that is affecting this recipe.

• *If your tofu is not crisping, consider adding time to your cook time. Just add in small amounts and remember to shake*
• *If you are getting a chalky feeling to your tofu, be sure you are pressing the tofu for at least 10 minutes before hand in a tofu press. Then you can also lessen the amount of corn starch :)*
• *You can also SPRAY a small amount of oil onto the tofu when you are shaking it mid-way through. This will HELP your tofu to crisp up and get rid of any extra corn starch! *

Pro Tip: If you feel that your tofu is not crispy enough OR if the cornstarch is powdery you can spray the tofu with a spray oil in the that minute and that will fix the problem!

Side note: If you are in the market for an air fryer, I recently created a post about the best air fryers on the market. The post is based off of reviews from friends, family and online consumers! Be sure to check out the best air fryers on the market!

Crispy Air Fryer Tofu Tips:

• Be sure to press your tofu before adding your cornstarch and paprika.
• Be sure to coat your tofu on all sides so it cooks evenly.
• Be sure that you are using a firm or extra firm tofu for this recipe.
• Be sure to "shake" your air fryer basket during the cooking so that your tofu turns and cooks on all sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 192mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1.5mg

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AIR FRYER PUMPKIN SEEDS RECIPE

Do you love roasted pumpkin seeds? Yeah, me too! Air Fryer Pumpkin seeds are THE best! For us, October is the one time of the year that we enjoy this snack. Though I wish that I could enjoy it all year long.

We still have fun picking pumpkins with the kids. We have however, started to get even busier and the kids have less interest in carving them for Halloween.

The past two years we have been so very busy with soccer. I recently saw a meme on Facebook that hit close to home! It made me laugh hysterically! But the Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds motivate me to get those pumpkins carved.

If you are a busy sports family, I am sure you can relate! So this weekend, we finally had a weekend off. No games, no tournaments. So we harvested all the pumpkin seeds from our pumpkins! Yay for making Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds!

We decided that we’d give them a try in our most favorite piece of kitchen equipment! This was the BEST decision ever. The Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds turned out crisp and perfect! I am so excited for you to try this!

PUMPKIN SEEDS 101

So what do you think is in that tiny pumpkin seed? It is actually packed with nutrients! You can benefit from healthy fats, magnesium, and zinc when you snack on Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds.

If you remove the outer white-ish shell from the pumpkin seed, you will find the inside seed. That seed is often green, flat and oval!

INGREDIENTS IN AIR FRYER PUMPKIN SEEDS

Pumpkin seeds - Of Course! Pull them out of your jack-o-lantern and wash and dry them.

Butter - You can use oil or another dairy free butter alternative if you prefer.

Garlic salt - this adds a lot of wonderful flavor!

If you have any questions about the Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds ingredients, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRIED PUMPKIN SEEDS

1. Get the seeds! Harvest seeds from a pumpkin. Wash seeds.
   
   
2. Boil the seeds. Put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. When the water starts to boil, boil the pumpkin seeds for 5 minutes. Drain.
   
3. Prepare seeds. Put pumpkin seeds into bowl. Toss with butter and garlic salt.
   
4. Air Fry Them. Put seeds into air fryer basket. Air Fry for 15 minutes at 360 degrees F. Shake half way through.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds recipe below.

WHAT CAN YOU ACTUALLY COOK IN AN AIR FRYER?

The options of what you can cook in this amazing appliance are truly endless! You know I’m crazy over this recipe, but we’ve also cooked tofu, potatoes, french fries, Brussel sprouts and more! Anything that your taste buds want to try straight out of this gadget, give it a go!

While we don’t eat meat in our family, that doesn’t mean that you can’t cook up some fried chicken, chicken tenders, or anything else beer battered or deep fried to that perfect golden brown that you love and that you want with ease in the air fryer basket.

The great part about cooking with an air fryer? The cook time is a breeze. Like literally no time…at all.

I have been experimenting with all types of food and some beautiful green tomatoes caught my eye at our local market. I just had to try them in the power air fryer!

If you like voice control via an Alexa device, my husband loves the COSORI Smart 12-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo. A bonus is that we can use it for air frying, baking, and many other cooking needs.

OTHER PUMPKIN RECIPES TO TRY

Keto Pumpkin Bars are wonderful as a dessert, snack, or even a quick breakfast, oh, and they're healthy too!

For a sweet twist, try making Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds.

HOW EASY IS IT TO USE THE AIR FRYER?

When I say it’s super simple, it’s simple. You literally set the temp, figure out the time, and wait for that food to be done.

Is there any other appliance out there that is as simple as that? And clean-up? A total breeze.

If appliances were made to help you out in the kitchen and save you time, this Power Air Fryer XL does just that. You’ll be working in the kitchen so much less with the use of this appliance!

AIR FRYER SUCCESS EACH AND EVERY TIME

I’ve owned my air fryer now for a while, and I have to be honest…I’ve yet to find a recipe that I don’t love. And did I mention how simple it is?

To say I’m a creature of habit is an understatement. I love being able to cook a meal and know with confidence that it’s going to taste amazing each and every time.

With the COSORI Smart 12-in-1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo, I absolutely have no doubts. I know that from the moment I press start to the moment that I remove the food from the machine, it will be cooked to perfection each and every time.

HOW DO I CLEAN MY AIR FRYER?

That is a great question, and it will vary by model. Our COSORI Air Fryer features a removable inner basket. We rinse out any particles and place the basket in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.

The inside of the air fryer really shouldn’t get dirty. If it does, let it COOL completely. Then take a damp rag and wipe out the inside. Cleaning your oil less fryer is easy! I promise they are easy to clean!

MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES TO TRY

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are one of the first recipes I mastered in my air fryer, and one of my most popular posts! If you aren't making potatoes in your air fryer, you're missing out.

Air Fryer Risotto Balls make a delicious and impressive appetizer or starter for a meal.

Still don’t have an air fryer of your own? Be sure to check out our air fryer reviews of several of the top models.

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Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds are a delicious snack that you will love! This air fryer recipe lets you enjoy crispy roasted pumpkin seeds in 15 minutes!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer pumpkin seeds, air fryer recipes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 25kcal

Author Alysen

Ingredients

• 2 c fresh pumpkin seeds harvested directly from pumpkin and cleaned
• 1.5 T butter dairy or dairy free
• ½ t garlic salt

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Instructions

• Harvest seeds from pumpkin. Wash seeds.
• Put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. When water starts to boil, boil the pumpkin seeds for 5 minutes. Drain.
• Put pumpkin seeds into bowl. Toss with butter and garlic salt.
• Put seeds into air fryer basket. Air Fry for 15 minutes at 360 degrees F. Shake half way through.
• ENJOY!

Notes

If you like a crunchy pumpkin seed, you can add 2 minutes to your time until you reach your desired crunchiness!

Nutrition

Calories: 25kcal | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 219mg | Vitamin A: 90IU

When we started posting air fryer recipes years ago, people were so excited! It’s hard to believe so much time has passed. I think we probably were using the air fryer before it even became the “cool” new kitchen gadget that everybody loves! When it comes down to it, we have lots of air fryer recipes that we love, but a few stick out when I think about favorites! 

Making Jalapeno Poppers is a huge treat when using your air fryer! You are going to love this recipe, and you can even make them ahead of time (prep them), freeze them, and then thaw/cook when ready to eat! If you are looking for some delicious air fryer side dish recipes, check out  Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts, Sweet Potato In Air Fryer, Air Fryer Corn on the Cob, and Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes.

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AIR FRYER HONEY SRIRACHA CAULIFLOWER RECIPE

When I think of the phrase “Honey Sriracha” it makes me think of game day foods. I think it stems from the sriracha sauce.

That tangy and spicy sauce often times is shuffled into the football food or game day snack food category. Honestly, our Honey Sriracha Cauliflower can fit into that category if you want.

This recipe is perfect for game day, especially if you want to bring a meatless flair or a vegetarian option to your game day celebration! I am pretty sure that even your meat-loving friends will dive into this dish! They will like Air Fryer Onion Rings too.

This honey sriracha cauliflower bites are the perfect replacement for air fryer wings! As you know we LOVE our air fryer and that is how we made this recipe!

Do you want a more traditional Cauliflower wing recipe? Try Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower.

The secret is most certainly in the sauce for this recipe!

HOW DO YOU MAKE HONEY SRIRACHA SAUCE

It is actually quite simple to make this delicious sauce. You are going to whisk together a few simple ingredients and then you will be ready!

INGREDIENTS IN HONEY SRIRACHA SAUCE

Honey - Of course we have honey. Honey is sweet and sticky, helping the sauce stick to the cauliflower.

Sriracha - One of my favorite hot sauces, this asian hot sauce is spicy and flavorful.

Coconut Aminos (or gf soy sauce) - Make sure you're using a gluten free soy sauce if you need to. Traditionally, soy sauce is made with wheat.

Sesame Oil - This gives the sauce a nutty, warm flavor.

Rice Vinegar - Adds a tang to the sauce.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP!

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER HONEY SRIRACHA CAULIFLOWER

1. In a bowl mix together the honey, Sriracha, coconut aminos, sesame seed oil and rice vinegar. Whisk together, set aside. 
2. Dip each cauliflower piece into the sauce to cover the cauliflower with sauce.
3. Gently place cauliflower in the air fryer and cook as directed in the recipe below. Shake the basket mid way through
4. Top with additional sauce after plating.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

WHY I LOVE MY AIR FRYER

• This kitchen gadget is easy to use, straight out of the box.
• There are endless recipes you can make!
• Cook times are faster than your conventional oven and often food is equally heated.
• The cook time of a recipe is the actual time, unlike waiting for the pressure to rise on your instant pot or your oven to preheat!
• It uses a lot less oil!
• You can easily adapt recipes you already have!

DO YOU HAVE AN AIR FRYER YET?

Trust me when I say that if you’ve been on the fence about purchasing an air fryer, encourage yourself to go ahead and make that buy. Once you use it just ONE time, you’ll be wondering what took you so long to make that decision!

Honestly, at this point in time we couldn’t be more thankful we were gifted an air fryer. We love our air fryers. Yes, we do have MORE than one!

These air fryers have come staples in our home. Many people ask how we store them. We actually do not have a lot of counter space, so we keep them in our laundry room. (which is slowly turning into a second pantry!)

Side note: If you are in the market for an air fryer, I recently created a post about the best air fryers on the market. The post is based off of reviews from friends, family and online consumers! Be sure to check out the best air fryers on the market!

QUESTIONS AND TIPS ABOUT SRIRACHA CAULIFLOWER

• What are Coconut Aminos? Coconut Aminos (affiliate ad link) are my new favorite thing! This is my FAV sauce (that is completely delicious) and it is made from coconut sap. The sauce is a thin, dark liquid with a sweet and salty flavor. It is very similar and can be exchanged for soy sauce.  Coconut Aminos are gluten-free.
• Does my soy sauce need to be gluten-free? If you use a soy sauce and you have Celiac Disease, a wheat allergy or a gluten sensitivity you need to make sure it is gluten-free. If you DO NOT have any of those restrictions you can use non gluten-free soy sauce.
• Just exactly how HOT is sriracha? Is Sriracha spicy? That is a good question. I can tell you when it come to spiciness, I am a total wimp. I can tolerate easily 1-2T of sriracha sauce in a recipe. After that the HEAT kicks up a notch for me. So basically, its a hotter sauce but not THE hottest!
• What country did sriracha sauce come from? I searched the interwebs for this answer. I wasn’t sure. It appears that sriracha originated in Thailand from a Thai woman.

MORE EASY AIR FRYER RECIPES

Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes are a super simple side dish that you can make while you're preparing the rest of dinner.

Try making Air Fryer Zucchini Coins for a crunchy snack.

Fried Green Tomatoes in the air fryer - this classic summer dish is made simple and with significantly less oil by using the air fryer.

Air Fryer Mexican Corn on the Cob is just SO good! You have to try this recipe.

Still don’t have an air fryer of your own. Be sure to check out our air fryer reviews from several of the top models out there. You’ll be whipping up free air fryer recipes in no time!

Want to learn more about Air Fryers? Check out our Air Fryer 101 post! Having an Air Fryer is great but may also mean that you have a ton of questions as well. We have some great tips for using your air fryer!

(And while I’m crazy over my Air Fryer, I’m also just as crazy about my Instant Pot as well. I love gadgets, what can I say? If you are looking for a few instant recipes or easy instant pot recipes, you can check out our instant pot stuffed peppers, instant pot taco soup, instant pot cheesy potato leek soup, instant pot black beans, and instant pot leek soup.)

If you LOVE #GameDay foods, you might also be interested in Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe, which would be great for game day pizzas! For all the snackers on game day, I would recommend you serve up some Healthier Dill Dip from my friend Amanda! It always seems to be chilly on Super Bowl Sunday, so I would recommend also serving a soul-warming soup such as Roasted Butternut Squash Soup!

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Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Cauliflower

Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Cauliflower is a delicious spicy air fryer recipe topped off with a sweet and spicy Sriracha sauce. This vegetarian air fryer recipe is a winner for game day or any day of the week!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Thai

Keyword air fryer, honey sriracha cauliflower

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 113kcal

Author Alysen

Ingredients

Sauce

• ⅓ c honey
• ⅓ c Sriracha
• 1 T coconut aminos
• ¼ t sesame seed oil
• 1 T rice vinegar

Vegetable

• 3-4 c cauliflower florets

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Instructions

• In a bowl mix together the honey, Sriracha, coconut aminos, sesame seed oil and rice vinegar.  Whisk together, set aside. 
  
• Dip each cauliflower piece into the sauce to cover the cauliflower with sauce.
  
• Gently place cauliflower in the air fryer at 370 degrees F for 10 minutes. Shake the basket mid way through (about the 5 minute mark). 10 minutes will give you tender cauliflower. If you prefer crunchier cauliflower, lessen the time.
• Top with additional sauce after plating.
  
• ENOY!

Notes

• Serve with celery and ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping. 
• Save a few minutes and buy pre-washed, pre-cut cauliflower for this recipe to come together even faster!

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 51.2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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What Makes Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers So Good?

• Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers uses commonly found ingredients. Bet you got the ingredients in your kitchen right now!
• They cook up perfectly in the air fryer!
• This is a perfect, quick week night dinner idea!

Tips and Variations for Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

• Vegan - You can easily make these air fried stuffed peppers vegan by either omitting the cheese or using a dairy free cheese.
• Protein - Add more protein to the stuffed peppers to make them more filling. You can increase the bean measurement or add in a second type of bean. If you eat meat, you can add in cooked ground beef.
• Cheese Tip: Do not add the cheese until the peppers have cooked all the way or you risk it becoming a melted burnt cheese mess. Trust me on this one!
• Make it a full-on comfort meal by adding a side of delicious fried potatoes.

More Air Fryer Recipes and Stuffed Pepper Recipes 

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes is a simple, yet quick and easy way to prepare your baked potatoes. No need to heat your oven for this job, the air fryer can do it.

These Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are filled to the brim with flavorful rice, beans, tomatoes then covered with heaps of melted cheese. Vegetarian stuffed bell peppers are perfect for a deliciously filling, budget-friendly weeknight meal.

Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers is a quick and filling meal that you can make in a flash! Love your instant pot? Making stuffed peppers in your instant has never been easier!

Air Fryer Tater Tots - Classic, crispy tater tots come out perfect in the Air Fryer every time! With just one simple ingredient and 20 minutes, you'll be ready to dig right into this nostalgic side dish.

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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers (Vegetarian)

These Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers will make dinner time a whole lot easier! These vegetarian stuffed peppers are an air fryer recipe that will have you coming back for seconds!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer stuffed peppers

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 156kcal

Author Alysen

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 4-6 Bell Peppers destemed and seeds removed
• 15 oz diced tomatoes
• 15 oz tomato sauce
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
• 1-2 T Italian Seasoning
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese
• 1 T parmesan cheese

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Instructions

• Remove tops from bell peppers. Deseed and scoop them out. Take the tops (lids of bell peppers) and dice up. 
  
• Combine diced bell pepper tops, diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, rice, beans and seasoning together.
  
• Place mixture into scooped out bell peppers.  Fill bell peppers almost to top with mixture.
  
• Placed stuffed peppers into air fryer basket. Cook at 360 degrees F for 12 minutes. Remove from air fryer but keep in basket.
  
• Top the air fryer stuffed peppers with cheese mixture and cook for another 3 minutes at 360 degrees F or until cheese is melted. ENJOY!
  

Notes

Depending on the size of your bell peppers, you may be able to adjust the recipe. For example: if you are using smaller bell peppers you will be able to use more peppers with the amount of mixture!

If you are using bigger bell peppers you might need to increase the cook time.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 491mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3965IU | Vitamin C: 161.9mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2.1mg

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Air Fryer Pizza is a quick and easy air fryer recipe. Who would have thought that pizza cooked in an air fryer would be so delicious?

AIR FRYER PIZZA RECIPE

We have definitely established that I love my air fryer! I have made all kinds of air fryer recipes to date. Thinking back, you might remember my air fryer brussel sprouts, my air fryer chex mix, my air fryer donuts and my air fryer tofu noodle bowls! It hasn’t taken me long to fall in love with my air fryer!

You might be wondering, “Why should I cook my pizza in an air fryer?”  I get it, good question. My response, “why not?!” In all seriousness, it takes WAY less time, especially if you are cooking frozen pizza or are using an already-made dough as your pizza base.

For this pizza, I am using a pita. You can use a pita, naan or already cooked dough. Mine happens to come frozen, so I heat it in the air fryer for a couple of minutes before I decorate the pizza with toppings!

One of our amazing group members asked about making naan pizza. Happened that exactly that day I had tested this recipe! Talk about perfect timing! 

I love pizzas because you can put whatever toppings on it you like! This time around, I kept our pizza pretty simple!

INGREDIENTS IN AIR FRYER PIZZA

Pita - The gluten free pitas I buy come frozen and thaw out really quickly.

Pizza sauce - use your favorite!

Cheese- Mozzarella cheese is classic. Feel free to change it up with a little bit of provolone or parmesan added.

Olives - Olives are just yummy on pizza! I like sliced black and green olives.

Basil - A beautiful garnish and a fresh flavor.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER PIZZA

1. If your pizza dough or pita is frozen, warm the dough for 2-3 minutes at 350 degrees F.
2. Top the pita with pizza sauce.
3. Add cheese to the pizza.
4. Add olives (or other toppings) to your pizza.
5. Put the pizza into the air fryer basket (carefully!) Air Fry as directed until cheese is melted.
6. Top with basil and ENJOY!

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

AIR FRYER PIZZA TIPS

• Air Fryer baskets range in size, make sure your dough fits before you load it up with toppings.
• You can prepare/top your pizza inside of the air fryer basket. That helps eliminate spills, etc when transferring your completely topped pizza to the basket.
• You can add whatever toppings you like to your pizza. If you are adding onions or bell peppers you might want to saute them first so they are already pre-softened.
• If you are putting fresh basil on your pizza, wait until your pizza has completely cooked and then add your basil. Otherwise, the fresh basil, will burn if you place it on the pizza before cooking the pizza.
• Let the pizza stand 1-2 after cooking so the cheese can set. This makes it easier to cut!
• Use a spatula or tongs to get your pizza out of the air fryer basket. Remember that the air fryer basket is VERY hot, so be careful!
• Pro Tip: You can assemble the pizzas ahead of time, freeze the pizzas and thaw to cook when you are ready!
• What air fryer should I use to this pizza? For this recipe I used the smaller sized Cosori Air Fryer.
• Don't have an air fryer? Check out this pizza recipe: Gluten-Free Pita Pizza

DO I NEED A SPECIAL PIZZA PAN FOR AIR FRYER PIZZA?

Nope, you can set the pizza dough, pita, naan or whatever you are using directly onto the air fryer basket. There are small some pans available that you can use, but they are not necessary for delicious pizzas made in the air fryer!

DO I NEED TO COVER THE PIZZA WITH ANYTHING?

It is not necessary unless you place very light ingredients on the pizza that might fly off.

WILL MY PIZZA DOUGH STICK TO THE AIR FRYER BASKET?

Most air fryers have non-stick baskets, but you are welcome to brush some olive oil on the bottom of your dough before placing it into the basket.

CAN I MAKE AIR FRYER PIZZA WITH FRESH DOUGH?

If you are using fresh dough, I would suggest that you cook it first in the air fryer without any toppings. Once the dough is cooked almost all the way, you can top your pizza to finish it off.

CAN YOU REALLY COOK PIZZA IN AN AIR FRYER?

 Yes, I think you can literally air fry almost anything!

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Air Fryer Pizza

Air Fryer Pizza is a quick and easy air fryer recipe. Who would have thought that pizza in an air fryer would be so delicious?

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer pizza

Prep Time 3 minutes minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes minutes

Total Time 6 minutes minutes

Servings 1 person

Calories 190kcal

Author Alysen

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 pita or naan bread *If you are gf, make sure its gluten free
• 3 T pizza sauce
• ½ c mozzerella cheese shredded
• 2 T olives halved

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Instructions

• If your pizza dough or pita is frozen, warm the dough for 2-3 minutes at 350 degrees F.
  
• Top the pita with pizza sauce.
  
• Add cheese to your air fryer pizza.Add olives (or other toppings) to your air fryer pizza.
  
• Put the pizza into the air fryer basket (carefully!)
  
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Let stand for 1-2 minutes. Top with basil and ENJOY!
  

Video

https://youtu.be/vpcFenN_Kbo

Notes

Air Fryer Pizza Tips

• Air Fryer baskets range in size, make sure your dough fits before you load it up with toppings.
• You can prepare/top your air fryer pizza inside of the air fryer basket. That helps eliminate spills, etc when transferring your completely topped air fryer pizza to the basket.
• You can add whatever toppings you like to your air fryer pizza. If you are adding onions or bell peppers you might want to saute them first so they are already pre-softened.
• If you are putting fresh basil on your pizza, wait until your air fryer pizza has completely cooked and then add your basil. Otherwise, the fresh basil, will burn if you place it on your air fryer pizza before cooking the pizza.
• Let your air fryer pizza stand 1-2 after cooking so the cheese can set. This makes it easier to cut!
• Use a spatula or tongs to get your air fryer pizza out of the air fryer basket.  Remember that the air fryer basket is VERY hot, so be careful!
• Pro Tip: You can assemble the pizzas ahead of time, freeze the air fryer pizzas and thaw to cook in your air fryer when you are ready!
• What air fryer should I use to make air fryer pizza? For this recipe I used the smaller sized Cosori Air Fryer.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 711mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 1mg

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Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe

We have a lot of tried and true air fryer recipes such as air fryer hamburgers, air fryer sweet potatoes, air fryer grilled cheese, Air Fryer Eggplant Parm ,Air Fryer Broccoli, and Air Fryer Baked Potatoes. Now we are adding air fryer asparagus to our growing collection of air fryer recipes.

Asparagus in the air fryer is a healthy and super delicious side dish that will compliment most any other recipe! Literally in 5-8 minutes, you will have delicious asparagus! If you are following the keto diet you are in luck.

This is also a keto asparagus recipe! This asparagus is light and tender, and it is never soggy. It is very easy to overcook asparagus, but with air fryer asparagus, you know what results you will get each and every time. If you are living the keto lifestyle, you have got to check out these great ideas for keto snacks.

If you have been following me for a while you know that I am a HUGE fan of air fryers. You can literally make anything in them! I have a Cosori (the big and small size), a Cosori Air Fryer Oven and also a Power Fryer XL. If you are new to the page, welcome! PS - I love air fryers!

Making asparagus this way is super easy! I bet you even have a few ingredients already! If you are looking to prepare asparagus without an air fryer, there are easy directions here for how to cook asparagus without oil.

INGREDIENTS IN AIR FRYER ASPARAGUS

Asparagus - Choose medium-thick stalks (add more time for thicker ones).

Oil (spray oil): A little oil keeps the asparagus from sticking to the air fryer and allows the seasoning to stick to it.

Salt and pepper - Asparagus rarely needs more than this for seasoning.

Lemon Juice - Optional, but gives a nice bright flavor.

Okay, I guess you probably do not have asparagus, but I bet you have the salt and pepper. Oh, yes, and of course, you have the oil already in your pantry!

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER ASPARAGUS

1. Wash the asparagus to remove any dirt and debris.
2. Trim the ends of the asparagus off. 
3. Put the cut asparagus into the air fryer basket. Spray asparagus with a spritz of oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook your asparagus in the air fryer..
4. Drizzle cooked asparagus with lemon and ENJOY!

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. Please see the recipe below for the complete ingredient list and instructions.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER ASPARAGUS

Air Fryer Hamburgers go perfectly with a fresh veggie side.

Crispy Tofu is a super simple vegetarian main dish that goes well with veggie side dishes.

Gluten Free Mac and Cheese. I love pairing a really cheesy, carb-y dish with a healthy vegetable.

On our sister site we share all types of air fryer recipes, including meat and seafood ones! Air Fryer Scallops would be delicious with asparagus.

TIPS FOR MAKING ASPARAGUS IN THE AIR FRYER

• Thinner asparagus stalks will cook for about 5 minutes.
• Thicker asparagus stalks will cook closer to 7-8 minutes.
• I suggest starting with the shorter time and then checking the asparagus. If they are done to your liking, take them out of the air fryer. If they are not done, cook 1-2 minutes longer and check again. 

IS ASPARAGUS KETO-FRIENDLY?

Yes, asparagus is keto-friendly. Who knows, maybe you even found this recipe because you googled keto asparagus recipes. I have been learning more about Keto and paleo lifestyles recently, and I might be making some changes to my current eating.

You should try these recipes for Air Fryer Zucchini Fries and Air Fryer Zucchini Boats too!

IS ASPARAGUS PALEO FRIENDLY?

Yes, this low carb vegetable is considered Paleo friendly and asparagus is also whole 30 friendly too.

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Air Fryer Asparagus

Air Fryer Asparagus is a low carb and keto friendly option for your family. This easy to make air fryer recipe will be a colorful side dish addition to your next meal.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer asparagus

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes minutes

Total Time 8 minutes minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 23kcal

Author Alysen

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 lb asparagus
• oil
• salt and pepper to season

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Instructions

• Wash the asparagus to remove any dirt and debris. Trim the ends of the asparagus off. 
• Put the cut asparagus into the air fryer basket. Spray asparagus with a spritz of oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook your asparagus in the air fryer for 5-7 minutes at 400 degrees F.
• Drizzle cooked air fryer asparagus with lemon and ENJOY!

Video

https://youtu.be/Ggbkp4zbkrE

Notes

Air Fryer Asparagus Tips

• Thinner asparagus stalks will cook about 5 minutes.
• Thicker asparagus stalks will cook closer to 7-8 minutes.
• I suggest starting with the shorter time, then checking the asparagus. If they are done to your liking take them out of the air fryer. If they are not done, cook 1-2 minutes longer and check again. 

Air Fryer Asparagus Questions

Is Asparagus Keto Friendly?

Yes, air fryer asparagus is keto friendly. Who knows maybe you even ended up on this recipe because you googled keto asparagus recipes. I have been learning more about Keto and Paleo lifestyles recently. I might be making some changes to my current eating.

Is Asparagus Paleo Friendly?

Yes, this low carb vegetable is considered Paleo friendly and asparagus is also whole 30 friendly too.

Nutrition

Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg

Air Fryer Resources—We have you covered if you are looking for air fryer resources. We have a variety of posts that teach you everything you want to know about your air fryer.

If you are looking for vegetarian recipes beyond air-fried ones, we have a Vegetarian Newsletter and a Vegetarian Recipes Facebook group. This newsletter and group offer stove, oven, grill, instant pot recipes, and more!

Other Resources:

• Air Fryer Calculator (convert oven recipes to air fryer)
• Common Air Fryer Mistakes
• Air Fryer Cooking Times Cheat Sheet
• Can You Put Foil in the Air Fryer
• What not to make in an Air Fryer
• Tips for Your Air Fryer
• Cosori Air Fryer Reviews

More Air Fryer Goodies:

• Air Fryer Recipes - Facebook Group (large + fast paced - meat/veg)
• Gluten Free Air Fryer Recipes - Facebook Group

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WHY YOU WILL LOVE THESE AIR FRIED POTATO WEDGES

• If you love fries or potatoes in general and you love your air fryer, these air fried potato wedges will make the most perfect seasoned fries you've had!
• These air fryer fries are easy to make, and you can adjust how crisp they get be simply adjusting the cook time!
• The best part is you are ditching all the oil that a deep fryer brings to this type of recipe! All the flavor, but much less oil!

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR AIR FRIED POTATO WEDGES

• Soaking cut potatoes in cold water before frying or air frying them is a pro tip! Soaking pulls starch out of the potatoes, making them less sticky and better able to cook up crispy. It makes the inside texture of the fries fluffier as well.
• I use russet potatoes for a couple of reasons. One, they are typically long, slender potatoes, so they are shaped perfectly for cutting wedges. Other potatoes are more spherical, and won't make good wedges. Secondly, the texture of russet potatoes is just preferred when making french fries in the air fryer. It's lighter and fluffier when cooked since Russets are less waxy than yellow or white potatoes.
• Cook air fryer potato wedges in a single layer in your air fryer. Resist the urge to stack them on top of each other.
• Make the ultimate game day spread by pairing it with some Air Fryer Onion Bhaji!

MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES AND IDEAS TO TRY

• Air Fryer Fried Rice
• Air Fryer Baked Potato
• Air Fryer Broccoli
• Air Fryer Cauliflower Cheese
• Air Fryer Tater Tots
• Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

Be sure to visit our sister site, Air Fryer Eats, for more Air Fryer Recipes!

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Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Air Fryer Potato Wedges are the perfect combination of a crispy outside and a soft tender potato inside!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer potato wedges

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 4 serving

Calories 131kcal

Author Alysen

Ingredients

• 2-3 Russet Potatoes medium, scrubbed clean
• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika

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Instructions

• Cut potatoes into 6 to 8 wedges each and place them in a large bowl. Cover with cold water and soak for 15 minutes.
  
• Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels and blot dry.
  
• Return to a dry bowl. Drizzle potato wedges with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika and toss again to coat evenly.
  
• Place wedges in a single layer in the basket and cook at 400F/204C for 15 minutes.
  
• Halfway through, shake the basket or flip the wedges with tongs.
  
• Repeat with remaining wedges, then serve.
  

Video

https://youtube.com/shorts/37TUenmo9Pw

Notes

• Soaking cut potatoes in cold water before frying or air frying them is a pro tip! Soaking pulls starch out of the potatoes, making them less sticky and better able to cook up crispy. It makes the inside texture of the fries fluffier as well.
• I use russet potatoes for a couple of reasons. One, they are typically long, slender potatoes, so they are shaped perfectly for cutting wedges. Other potatoes are more spherical, and won't make good wedges. Secondly, the texture of russet potatoes is just preferred when making french fries in the air fryer. It's lighter and fluffier when cooked since Russets are less waxy than yellow or white potatoes.
• Cook air fryer potato wedges in a single layer in your air fryer. Resist the urge to stack them on top of each other.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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What makes this air fryer sweet potato so good?

• This air fryer sweet potato is a delicious pop of sweet flavor in potato form! I think sometimes sweet potatoes get stuck in the holiday only category, but these potatoes are great year round!
• They cook up QUICK! I am taking about 35 minutes compared to about 60 minutes in your regular oven!
• This recipe includes simple and real ingredients. Sweet potatoes are pretty easy to find at most grocery stores!

Tips and Tricks for Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

• You can eat the skin! Yep! The skin of a sweet potato is edible. It also has some nutritional value. 
• Be sure to poke holes in the sweet potato before placing into the air fryer. This will allow the potato to cook more evenly.
• Think behind dinner for these air fryer sweet potatoes! You can easily incorporate them into your breakfast or brunch!

MORE TASTY AIR FRYER RECIPES

• Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters are one of my most popular recipes, and a super delicious way to use summer zucchini. This recipe also uses fresh corn for the most summer you can pack into one humble veggie fritter!
• Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts are a simple and easy-to-make side dish. You will be amazed at how amazing roasted vegetables in the air fryer are! If you are wondering how to cook Brussel sprouts in the air fryer, we will teach you.
• Learn how to make Vegan Air Fryer Bacon. You can combine the vegan bacon to help veg out this sweet potato breakfast boat.
• Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms are the vegetarian appetizer everyone wants to eat! These yummy stuffed mushroom caps are filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, red and yellow bell peppers, and a delicious Italian seasoning blend.
• If you loved this air fryer sweet potato recipe, try all my air fryer potato recipes!
• On our sister site we share recipes for meat in the air fryer. You may be interested in Air Fryer Tilapia, or this recipe for Chicken Wing Rub which you could use on anything!

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato

Air Fryer Sweet Potato is a delicious side dish to compliment any meal. Just pop the sweet potatoes in the air fryer and you’ll have a sweet treat in no time.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer sweet potato, sweet potato in air fryer

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 37 minutes minutes

Servings 2 people

Calories 256kcal

Author Alysen

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 T oil
• salt, pepper, cinnamon, sugar, butter optional

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Instructions

• Wash and dry the outside of each sweet potato.
  
• Using a fork, poke holes into the sweet potato. Rub potatoes with oil
  
• Put sweet potatoes into air fryer basket. Cook at 390 Degrees F for 35-40 minutes.
  
• Top with cinnamon/sugar and butter...enjoy.
  

Video

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Notes

Depending on your machine and the size of the sweet potatoes, you may need to adjust the time.  As the timer nears 3o minutes, you can check the potatoes but inserting a knife into the potato. If the knife comes out easily the potato is done.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg

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If you are wondering how to cook Brussel sprouts in the air fryer, we will teach you! Making and eating your Brussels has never been easier!

What makes Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts SO good?

• Minimal Ingredients! Just brussels, oil and some salt and pepper! That's it!
• SUPER QUICK, within just minutes you'll have a tasty vegetable side dish for dinner! Pair this with some Air Fryer Gnocchi and you've got a delicious meal!
• Tasty! These air fryer brussel sprouts will change minds! They will turn brussel haters into brussel lovers!

Tips and Tricks for Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

• Fresh or Frozen? You can use frozen brussels and they will completely cook, however you will lose some of the crunch factor!
• If you like a softer air fryer brussel sprouts, you can microwave the brussels for a few minutes before air frying. This will help the overall texture to be consistent.
• Too much charr? Be sure that you are slicing the sprouts in thirds or halves depending on the size of the sprouts. The smaller the pieces the easier they will burn, however the bigger pieces won’t cook all the way.
• Pro Tip: You can easily move your air fryer to your porch if you have a plug outside. You can cook your yummy (but stinky) vegetables outside! 

More Air Fryer Recipes and Air Fryer Resources

• Air fryer corn on the cob
• Air fryer zucchini coins
• Roasted Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts
• Vegetable Side Dishes
• Common air fryer mistakes

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Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts is a simple and easy to make side dish. You will be amazing at the delicious air fryer vegetables recipes! If you are wondering how to cook brussel sprouts in the air fryer, we will teach you!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 31kcal

Author Alysen

Ingredients

• 3 c halved brussel sprouts
• 1 T olive oil
• ¼ t salt
• ¼ t pepper

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Instructions

• Toss brussel sprouts with olive and salt/pepper.
  
• Place into air fryer basket.
  
• Set air fryer for 400 degrees F and cook 8-12 minutes.
  

Video

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Notes

How to eat your Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts:

There are so many ways that you can enjoy your air fryer brussel sprouts. One of my new favorite ways is to toss them with homemade sweet and sour sauce. You can use the sauce recipe here. (Click here if online) You will not need to use all the sauce, just spoon it on in small amounts of a time until you reach your desired level. It is SO good!

CAN I USE FROZEN BRUSSEL SPROUTS?

You can use frozen brussels and they will completely cook, however you will lose some of the crunch factor! Have you tried this? Drop me a note in the comments!

SOFT OUTSIDE, BUT CHEWY INSIDE?

If you like a softer brussel throughout, you can microwave the brussels for a few minutes before air frying. This will help the overall texture to be consistent. These brussels come out soft on the outside and a little chewier on the inside (as the recipe is written). 🙂

SPROUTS BURNING?

Be sure that you are slicing the sprouts in thirds or halves depending on the size of the sprouts. The smaller the pieces the easier they will burn, however the bigger pieces won’t cook all the way.  It’s a little bit of a game. You can always do a few as a test batch. Sprouts sizes can really vary!

HOW DO I COOK WITHOUT AN AIR FRYER?

You can roast your brussels at 425 degrees F for about 20 minutes! Stir once in the middle of the time frame!

Nutrition

Calories: 31kcal | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 145mg

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What makes air fryer frozen broccoli so good?

• Making air fryer frozen broccoli requires little prep and only a few minutes of cook time! This makes it a quick and easy side dish for those busy weeknights!
• This can be a quick addition to any meal! Just keep a bag in the freezer and you will be ready when hunger strikes!

Tips and Tricks for Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

• Just like any air fryer recipe, keep your eye on the frozen broccoli while it is cooking so you can adjust the time to reach your desired crunch/texture!
• Spice it up! Add in additional spices such as onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper! If you do not want spices on the broccoli, you can omit them from the recipe. Just toss the broccoli with olive oil and proceed with cooking.
• Do not let the broccoli thaw before cooking. Cook it straight from frozen.
• Don't have an air fryer? Try this Pan Fried Broccoli instead.

Other Air Fryer Recipes

• Beyond Burger in the Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
• Air Fryer Spiced Walnuts
• Air Fryer French Fries

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Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli is a tasty side dish that requires little prep and only a few minutes of cook time! You will love how easy and tasty this frozen broccoli in the air fryer is!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer frozen broccoli

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Total Time 14 minutes minutes

Servings 5 servings

Calories 81kcal

Author Alysen

Ingredients

• 1 pound frozen broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

• Add broccoli, olive oil, salt and pepper to a bowl. Toss to evenly distribute the oil and seasoning.
  
• Place the broccoli in the air fryer basket in an even layer.
  
• Air fry at 380F/193C for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.Serve immediately.
  

Notes

• Do not let the broccoli thaw before cooking. Cook it straight from frozen.
• If you do not want spices on the broccoli, you can omit them from the recipe. Just toss the broccoli with olive oil and proceed with cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 566IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

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WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS AIR FRYER CORN ON THE COB RECIPE

• This recipe (if we can even call it that), how about directions...these directions are super easy! You need corn and your air fryer! Optional to add oil, butter, or salt!
• The air fryer corn on the cob comes out evenly and perfectly every time! It is super simple!
• Customizable! Want crispy corn in an air fryer? We have got you covered with this air-fried corn on the cob recipe! Just adjust the cook time a little and raise the temperature to get crispier corn! Trust me when I say that once you try corn on the cob in the Air Fryer, you will never want to go back to any other method.

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Tips

• DO I PREHEAT THE AIR FRYER FOR CORN ON THE COB? You do not need to preheat your air fryer for this recipe. Air fryers generally heat very quickly with the air that circulates in a small space. If you are a lover of fried food, you are going to like this recipe!
• CAN I COOK FROZEN CORN IN THE AIR FRYER? - I have used half an ear of frozen corn in my air fryer. Let the corn thaw for at least 30 minutes. I adjusted the timing of my recipe by adding three more minutes.

MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES

• Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts are one of the first things I learned to make in the air fryer, and one of my most popular air fryer recipes. You'll love how crispy they get!
•  Jalapeno Poppers in the air fryer are an amazing appetizer. Stuff jalapenos with cream cheese and top with bread crumbs before air frying to perfection.
• Air Fryer Tofu is a simple, kid-friendly recipe that makes the crispiest tofu ever.
• If you are looking for a few instant recipes or easy instant pot recipes, you can check out our instant pot stuffed peppers, instant pot taco soup, instant pot cheesy potato leek soup, instant pot black beans, and instant pot leek soup.
• Not Vegetarian? Try this corn on the cob with some Air Fryer Breaded Pork Chops.

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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air fryer corn on the cob is the quickest and most delicious airfryer recipes to date. The airfryer quickly roasts the sweet corn, fresh or frozen, into an irresistible side dish! You are going to love this air fried corn on the cob!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Air Fryer corn on the cob

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2 people

Calories 61kcal

Author Alysen

Equipment

• 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 2 ears of fresh sweet corn husk and silk removed, halved
• 1 T oil
• salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Cut corn in half so you have four pieces.
  
• Gently pour 1 T of oil over corn and rub in with your hands. Place corn halves into the air fryer basket.
  
• Turn the air fryer on to 380 degrees F and cook for 8 minutes.  At the four minute mark, remove basket, shake and return to cooking.
  
• When air fryer stops, remove corn carefully from basket (it will be HOT!)  Slather with more salt and pepper and butter if you wish!
  

Notes

 

Frozen corn in air fryer? This is a great question. I have used half ears of frozen corn in my air fryer. I let the corn thaw at least 30 minutes. I adjusted the timing of my recipe by adding 3 more minutes.

 

 

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Fat: 7g

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