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    16 Gourmet Air Fryer Recipes You Can Make at Home

    Published: Jan 23, 2026 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Air fryers have become a popular kitchen gadget, allowing you to create crispy and flavorful dishes with less oil. But it's good for so much more! These 16 sophisticated recipes will help you transform everyday ingredients into gourmet meals that impress. From lobster tails to steak, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality experience right at home.

    Air Fryer Lobster Tails

    A serving of air fryer lobster trails.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    Lobster tails are cooked with a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce and then air fried to perfection. Serve them with lemon wedges for a delicious meal at home.

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    Mahi Mahi

    Mahi mahi.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This air fryer mahi mahi is a delicious option that's easy to make and perfect for a special dinner at home. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a meal that feels gourmet without the fuss.

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    French Onion Pork Chops

    French onion pork chops.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Boneless pork chops come out juicy and flavorful when cooked in the air fryer, and a simple pan sauce adds a nice touch. This dish is perfect for a gourmet meal at home without much fuss.

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    Air Fryer T-Bone Steak with Homemade Garlic Butter

    T-bone steak with garlic butter.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    Gourmet T-bone steaks can be made easily in your air fryer, making dinner a breeze. Serve them with homemade garlic butter or your favorite sauce for a delicious meal.

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    Shrimp Tacos

    Shrimp tacos.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Air fryer shrimp tacos are a delicious and easy meal that you can whip up at home. The fresh lime coleslaw adds a nice kick that pairs wonderfully with the flavorful shrimp.

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    Smoky Air Fryer Drumsticks

    Air fryer chicken drumsticks.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks transform ordinary chicken into a flavorful dish with a great marinade. The combination of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors makes this a go-to recipe for any meal.

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    Air Fryer Salmon Bites

    Salmon bites.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Air Fryer Salmon Bites are a quick and flavorful dinner option that can be ready in just 5 minutes. These seasoned bites are perfect for satisfying the whole family!

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    Air Fryer Steak Bites

    Air Fryer Steak Bites.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Air fryer steak bites are a quick and easy option for a family dinner, ready in under 10 minutes. Marinated in a mix of lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and herbs, these bites are tender and full of flavor.

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    Fish Tacos

    Fish tacos.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Crispy fish tacos cooked in the air fryer are a real treat, especially when paired with fresh lime coleslaw and sweet mango salsa. This dish brings a gourmet touch to your home cooking.

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    Air Fryer Roast Beef

    Sliced roast beef.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    Air Fryer Roast Beef is a great way to prepare a hearty family dinner in less than an hour. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy a flavorful crust and juicy, tender meat.

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    Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops

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

    Air-Fried Bone-in Pork Chops are a quick and tasty meal that you can whip up in just 25 minutes. Using only a few basic ingredients, these chops are juicy and full of flavor, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

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    Air Fryer Rib Eye

    How To Cook A Rib Eye Steak
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Making rib eye steak in the air fryer is an easy and tasty way to enjoy a juicy steak without all the grease. After you give this a try, you'll likely want to use the air fryer for all your steaks.

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    Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

    Air fried chicken cutlets.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These air fryer chicken cutlets are a great choice for a quick and satisfying dinner any night. With their crispy outside and juicy inside, you'll find yourself wanting to make them over and over.

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    Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

    Air fryer hasselback potatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These hasselback potatoes all done in just 30 minutes and a quicker version of the classic side. With garlic butter and Parmesan cheese, this is a recipe everyone loves, and you will bec coming back to it over and over again. Also included: the best tip for cutting those thin slices so they don't go all the way through.

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    Air Fryer Salmon

    Air Fryer Salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This skin-on salmon dish is quick and easy, taking only 20 minutes in the air fryer. With a zesty kick from lemon juice and lemon pepper, it's a delicious meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Thin Basil Chicken Breasts

    Thin Basil Chicken Breasts.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Prepare a tasty dinner with thin chicken breasts cooked in your air fryer. Seasoned with garlic and basil, they cook in just 6 minutes.

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    Air Fryer Flank Steak

    Sliced flank steak.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Air Fryer Flank Steak is a quick and easy dish that can be ready in just 8-10 minutes. The marinade adds great flavor, making the steak tender and juicy with minimal effort.

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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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