21 Healthy Air Fryer Recipes
1. Air Fryer Chicken Wings
These crispy and juicy air fryer chicken wings are a healthy game day staple. Simply coat the wings in a mixture of corn starch, salt, pepper and your favorite spices. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400F for 18-22 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through. The cornstarch coating gets ultra crispy in the air fryer without needing loads of oil or frying. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients:
- Chicken wings
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Pepper
- Spices of choice (garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, etc.)
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2. Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
Skip the processed chicken nuggets and make your own healthy homemade version in the air fryer. Pound chicken breasts thin and cut into bite-sized pieces. Set up a breading station with flour, egg wash, and panko breadcrumbs. Coat each nugget in flour, dip in egg, then coat in panko crumbs. Mist with oil spray and air fry at 390F for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts
- Flour
- Eggs
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Oil spray
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3. Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
These crispy sweet potato fries are a healthy swap for traditional french fries. Slice sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch fries. Toss in olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Air fry at 400F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until browned and crisp. Enjoy as a side dish or snack.
Ingredients:
- Sweet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
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4. Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Don’t boil Brussels sprouts – air fry them instead! Cut sprouts in half and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper and your favorite seasoning. Air fry at 400F for 15-18 minutes, shaking halfway, until charred and crispy. The high heat of the air fryer caramelizes the natural sugars in the sprouts for amazing flavor.
Ingredients:
- Brussels sprouts
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Seasoning of choice
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5. Air Fryer Eggplant Fries
Enjoy all the crispy crunch of fries but with a healthy eggplant twist. Slice eggplant into 1/4-inch thick fries. Soak in buttermilk, then toss in breadcrumbs. Mist with oil and air fry at 400F for 8-10 minutes until browned and tender inside. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for the perfect low-carb snack.
Ingredients:
- Eggplant
- Buttermilk
- Breadcrumbs
- Oil
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6. Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
Zucchini turns into crispy “chips” when sliced thin and air fried. Slice zucchini into 1/4-inch rounds. Toss with oil, salt and any other seasoning. Air fry at 400F for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway, until browned and dehydrated. Enjoy as a healthy snack or side to pair with dips, sandwiches and more.
Ingredients:
- Zucchini
- Oil
- Salt
- Seasonings of choice
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7. Air Fryer Fish Sticks
Kids and adults alike will love these homemade fish sticks made extra crispy in the air fryer. Use wild caught fish fillets like cod, haddock or tilapia. Cut into strips and coat in breadcrumbs. Mist with oil and air fry at 400F 8-10 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork and coating is browned and crispy. Serve with tartar or remoulade sauce.
Ingredients:
- Wild caught fish fillets (cod, haddock, tilapia, etc.)
- Breadcrumbs
- Oil spray
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8. Air Fryer Salmon
This simple salmon recipe turns out moist, flaky salmon in the air fryer in just minutes. Brush salmon fillets lightly with oil and season as desired. Air fry skin-side down at 370F for 8-12 minutes depending on thickness. The skin gets crispy while the fish stays tender and juicy inside. Pair with vegetables or rice for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients:
- Salmon fillets
- Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Seasonings of choice
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9. Air Fryer Broccoli Tots
Enjoy a healthy veggie-packed twist on tater tots! Pulse broccoli florets in a food processor until ricelike consistency. Mix with egg, cheese and seasoning to bind. Shape into tot forms and air fry at 400F 10-12 minutes until browned and crispy. Make ahead and freeze for quick meals throughout the week.
Ingredients:
- Broccoli florets
- Egg
- Shredded cheese
- Seasonings of choice
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10. Air Fryer Spring Rolls
Crisp up spring rolls in the air fryer with only a fraction of the oil of deep frying. Fill rice paper wraps with veggies, herbs, vermicelli noodles and protein. Fold tightly and mist with oil before air frying at 400F for 4-6 minutes until golden brown. The filling steams inside while the wrapper gets crispy. Serve with dipping sauce.
Ingredients:
- Rice paper wraps
- Vegetables of choice
- Herbs
- Vermicelli noodles
- Protein (tofu, shrimp etc)
- Oil spray
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11. Air Fryer Veggie Fajitas
Skip the greasy restaurant fajitas and make your own healthy version at home. Toss sliced bell peppers and onions in oil and fajita seasoning. Air fry at 400F 8-10 minutes until tender crisp. Wrap in tortillas or lettuce with toppings like guacamole, pico de gallo and queso fresco.
Ingredients:
- Bell peppers
- Onions
- Oil
- Fajita seasoning
- Tortillas or lettuce wraps
- Toppings like guacamole, pico de gallo, queso fresco
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12. Air Fryer Tofu
Transform tofu into crispy, flavor-packed cubes with the air fryer. Press tofu to remove moisture then cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss in cornstarch, then seasoning. Mist with oil and air fry at 390F 15-18 minutes, tossing halfway, until browned and chewy-crisp inside. Enjoy in stir fries, salads, rice bowls and more.
Ingredients:
- Firm or extra firm tofu
- Cornstarch
- Oil
- Seasonings of choice
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13. Air Fryer Veggie Chips
Almost any thinly sliced vegetable can become a crispy chip in the air fryer. Try vegetables like carrots, beets, parsnips, or kale. Toss slices in oil and seasonings of choice. Air fry in a single layer at 400F for 6-10 minutes until dehydrated and browned at edges, tossing halfway. Healthy crunchy snacking awaits!
Ingredients:
- Vegetables of choice (carrots, beets, parsnips, kale, etc)
- Oil
- Seasonings
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14. Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Dip your handmade mozzarella sticks in marinara without all the grease of deep frying. Bread mozzarella sticks in flour, egg and breadcrumbs. Mist with oil spray and air fry at 400F 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients:
- Mozzarella cheese sticks
- Flour
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs
- Oil spray
- Marinara sauce
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15. Air Fryer Falafel
Crisp up vegetarian falafel patties or balls in the air fryer. Make falafel mixture from chickpeas, herbs, onions and spices. Shape into patties or 1-inch balls and mist with oil before air frying at 360F 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until browned. Stuff in pitas with veggies and tzatziki sauce for amazing meatless sandwiches and appetizers.
Ingredients:
- Canned chickpeas
- Onion
- Herbs (parsley, cilantro)
- Spices
- Oil spray
- Pitas
- Tzatziki sauce
- Veggies
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16. Air Fryer Green Beans
Green beans get a delicious crunch when air fried. Trim ends off fresh green beans and toss with oil, salt and pepper or other desired seasoning. Air fry in a single layer at 400F for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway, until blistered and slightly charred. A healthy addicting snack or side dish.
Ingredients:
- Green beans
- Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Other seasonings
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17. Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings
All the flavor and crunch of wings but made with vitamin-packed cauliflower florets instead. Toss cauliflower pieces in your favorite sauce then coat in panko breadcrumbs. Mist with oil and air fry at 400F 15-18 minutes until crispy, shaking halfway. A tasty low-carb appetizer!
Ingredients:
- Cauliflower florets
- Wing sauce
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Oil spray
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18. Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
Juicy turkey burgers in just minutes! Make patties seasoned with your chosen spices and a touch of oil to keep moist. Air fry at 360F for 8-12 minutes flipping halfway, until cooked through. The high heat of the air fryer creates a crispy outside to the burger while keeping the inside tender and juicy. Serve on buns with all your favorite toppings.
Ingredients:
- Ground turkey
- Oil
- Seasonings of choice
- Burger buns
- Toppings like lettuce, tomato, onion etc.
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19. Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Get that charred, grilled taste for corn on the cob indoors with the air fryer. Brush shucked corn with oil and season as desired. Air fry at 400F for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned in spots. The kernels get sweet and caramelized from the high heat – perfect summer flavor all year round.
Ingredients:
- Corn on the cob
- Oil
- Seasonings of choice
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20. Air Fryer Apple Chips
Healthy homemade apple chips with just two ingredients – apples and cinnamon! Core and slice apples thinly. Toss with cinnamon and a spritz of oil. Air fry at 300F for 9-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until dehydrated and slightly browned at edges. Enjoy these sweet crispy treats as a healthy snack.
Ingredients:
- Apples
- Cinnamon
- Oil spray
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21. Air Fryer Curried Chickpeas
Crisp up canned chickpeas with curry powder and oil in the air fryer. Drain and pat dry chickpeas then toss with oil, curry powder and salt. Air fry at 400F for 18-22 minutes, shaking halfway, until browned and crunchy. Enjoy these crispy curried chickpeas as a high fiber snack or salad topper.
Ingredients:
- Canned chickpeas
- Oil
- Curry powder
- Salt
