Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners: Crispy, Healthy, and Easy

Ingredients

• •2 lbs chicken wings
• •1 tbsp baking powder
• •1 tsp garlic powder
• •1 tsp smoked paprika
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •1/4 cup hot sauce
• •2 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

1. 1Pat wings completely dry with paper towels — this is key for crispy skin.
2. 2Toss wings with baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. 3Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd.
4. 4Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes, flip, then cook another 12 minutes.
5. 5Mix hot sauce and melted butter. Toss wings in the sauce.
6. 6Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Ingredients

• •3 large russet potatoes
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1/3 cup grated parmesan
• •1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch fries. Soak in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry thoroughly.
2. 2Toss fries with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. 3Air fry at 380°F for 15-18 minutes, shaking basket halfway through.
4. 4Immediately toss hot fries with minced garlic, parmesan, and parsley.
5. 5Serve with ketchup or aioli.

Ingredients

• •2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
• •2 tbsp honey
• •1 tbsp soy sauce
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tsp sesame oil
• •Sesame seeds for garnish
• •Green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. 1Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil to make the glaze.
2. 2Brush salmon fillets generously with the glaze.
3. 3Place salmon in the air fryer basket, skin side down.
4. 4Air fry at 390°F for 8-10 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
5. 5Brush with remaining glaze, sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions.