An air fryer is an excellent addition to your kitchen repertoire.
It creates healthy “fried” food in minimal time without the fried mess and calories.
Each one of these recipes makes for a filling, flavorful and nutritious dinner main.
Photo: Charlotte and Johnny Autry
They don’t require a lot of oil to create a deep-fried crispy crust.
Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside roasted veggies.
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Charlotte and Johnny Autry
The secret to this recipe is in the method.
Traditionally, the fish would go into a wet beer batter and then cook in hot oil.
But to work in the air fryer, we needed to make some important changes.
Any white fish will work, so select what looks freshest at the best price.
The squeeze of lime at the end brings everything together perfectly, so be sure to include it.
Serve this air-fryer rotisserie chicken with your favorite veggie sides for a healthy weeknight dinner or weekend supper.
It’s an impressive dinner that’s also super simple to make.
If you might’t find fresh horseradish, use a high-quality prepared product.
Be sure to drain and squeeze it to remove as much moisture as possible.
Using an air fryer works well too and reduces the total number of calories.
Avocado crema helps balance the flavors, while shredded cabbage slaw adds crunch.
Serve the crispy cutlets with a side salad to round this meal out.
Antonis Achilleos
Serve with air-fried zucchini fries.
Just toss them in the fryer when you need them.
We use sea bass here, but any other firm white fish like halibut would work just as well.
Serve with grains, like quinoa, wild rice or farro, and a side salad.
Air-Fryer Tilapia
This quick and simple air-fryer tilapia recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
The tilapia is moist and flaky and gets brightened up with lemon zest and fresh herbs.
Jacob Fox
Air-Fryer Popcorn Shrimp
These air-fried popcorn shrimp get crispy with very little oil.
They work well as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce.
Or toss them onto a green saladthey double as the protein and the croutons thanks to their crunchy exterior.
Jacob Fox
Here, chicken thighs are marinated in buttermilk and dredged in a simple breadcrumb coating.
Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or slice them up to top a salad.
Lime zest adds bright flavor.
Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely / Ali Ramee
These drumsticks pair well with just about anything, from a simple green salad to roasted sweet potatoes.
Air-Fryer Meatloaf
Air-fryer meatloaf is perfect for those who like a crispy outside and tender juicy inside.
Jacob Fox
Caitlin Bensel
Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Jacob Fox
