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    12 Easy Air Fryer Recipes Perfect for Beginners

    Published: May 14, 2024 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    If you're new to the air fryer and wondering what to make, this collection is just what you need. We collected 12 air fryer recipes for you to start with - they are all easy to make with super simple instructions anyone can follow.

    Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

    Brussel sprouts.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Who knew frozen brussels sprouts could taste this good?! They are coated in a honey balsamic vinaigrette, with a tiny kick from cayenne pepper, and come out perfectly roasted with nice caramelization.

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    Halloumi

    Air fried halloumi on a blue plate with lemon wedges and chili flakes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Crispy on the outside, soft and delicious on the inside - just the way halloumi should be cooked. This version comes out better than on the grill, and is much easier to succeed with - especially if you are also a halloumi beginner!

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    Frozen Steak

    Sliced rib eye steak.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Frozen steak?! What?! Yes - it's actually really delicious. Just try it and you'll be surprised it's almost as good as fresh...

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    Baked Potatoes

    An air fryer baked potato.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These air fryer baked potatoes are a bit quicker than the oven, but also? They're so much tastier! A perfectly baked inside is wrapped in a deliciously crispy shell... YUM!

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    Baby Potatoes

    Baby potatoes in a bowl.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These small, crispy potatoes are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Heavily seasoned with salt, they resemble the Canarian potatoes "Papas Arrugadas".

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    Air Fryer Chicken Legs

    Chicken legs marinated in Mexican chicken marinade.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Experience the perfect blend of crispy skin and tender meat with this easy recipe.

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    Air Fryer Toast

    A slice of buttered air fryer toast.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make crispy toast like never before, with the help of your air fryer! One simple trick and just a few minutes of cooking is all you need, and you will be making air fryer toast every morning from now on.

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    Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops

    A pork chop on a small chopping board.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal packed with flavor? Look no further than these juicy, tender Air-Fried Bone-in Pork Chops! Best of all, this recipe requires just a handful of ingredients and is done in 25 minutes or less.

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    Turkey Burgers

    A turkey burger.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make the best & juiciest turkey burgers with just a quick prep, a few simple steps and 10 minutes in the air fryer. No chopping required as we use powdered seasonings and extra juicy thanks to a good squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

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    Homemade Tortilla Chips

    Tortilla chips.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make homemade tortilla chips in your air fryer in under 10 minutes - and forget all about the storebought kind. With just a little bit of oil and a sprinkle of salt, they come out crispy and golden - and perfect for all your dipping needs.

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    Rib Eye Steak

    Steak.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This easy steak recipe will have you making all your steaks in the air fryer! Juicy, flavor packed and less greasy (read: healthier!) this is the way to cook steak. All done in under 15 minutes, with just 1 minute of prep!

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    Bacon

    Air fryer bacon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This is the crispiest bacon you've ever had - and a healthier treat with less fat. All done in 10 minutes and you will never make bacon any other way again!

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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