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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    13 Quick Recipes That Only Make Sense If You Have an Air Fryer

    Published: Aug 18, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Air fryers have seriously changed the game in the kitchen, and I can’t get over how easy they make things. Some dishes just turn out better this way, and that’s why I’ve been obsessed with finding quick recipes that only make sense if you have an air fryer. From snacks to full-on meals, the results are always crisp, golden, and way less hassle than other methods. Trust me, once you try these, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them.

    Air Fryer Biscuits in Minutes

    A baking tray with air fryer biscuits on parchment paper.
    Air Fryer Biscuits in Minutes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Forget heating up the oven—these air fryer biscuits bake up soft, fluffy, and golden in no time. The perfect quick side for breakfast or dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Biscuits in Minutes

    Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

    Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

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    With crunchy, seasoned skins and fluffy insides, these baked potatoes prove why the air fryer beats the oven for speed and texture.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

    Quick Parmesan Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

    Quick Parmesan Air Fryer Chicken Tenders. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    These crispy tenders cook fast in the air fryer and come coated with parmesan for extra flavor. Perfect for kids and adults alike.
    Get the Recipe: Quick Parmesan Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

    Fast Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs

    Fast Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Create Kids Club.

    Juicy, flavorful chicken thighs made in the air fryer in under 20 minutes. A weeknight dinner solution you’ll use again and again.
    Get the Recipe: Fast Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs

    Crispy Air Fryer Tater Tots

    Crispy Air Fryer Tater Tots. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Skip the oven—frozen tater tots crisp up perfectly in the air fryer in just minutes. Quick, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Tater Tots

    20-Minute Air Fryer Chicken Skewers

    Grilled chicken skewers with a glossy, seasoned glaze are arranged on a white plate, showing juicy, golden-brown pieces of chicken threaded onto wooden sticks and garnished with herbs—perfect for fans of air fryer recipes.
    20-Minute Air Fryer Chicken Skewers. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Juicy chicken skewers cooked fast in the air fryer and coated with garlic butter and parmesan. Dinner on the table in no time.
    Get the Recipe: 20-Minute Air Fryer Chicken Skewers

    Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

    Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Snack smarter with these crunchy, seasoned chickpeas that cook in just 15 minutes in the air fryer. Addictive and protein-packed.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

    Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

    Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

    Golden and crispy zucchini fritters made without the mess of frying. The air fryer delivers crunch without the oil.
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

    Air Fryer Boiled Eggs

    Air Fryer Boiled Eggs. Photo credit: Simply Breakfast Recipes.

    Perfect soft, medium, or hard-boiled eggs made without water—just pop them in the air fryer and you’re done. Foolproof every time.
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Boiled Eggs

    Easy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

    A hand holds a crispy, golden egg roll from an air fryer recipe, dipped in red marinara sauce, with more egg rolls on a blue plate and a red-and-white checkered napkin underneath.
    Easy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    Cheesy, pepperoni-filled pizza rolls made with just four ingredients. The air fryer makes them hot, crispy, and ready fast.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

    Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

    Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks. Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    Gooey cheese wrapped in a crunchy coating—these mozzarella sticks crisp perfectly in the air fryer with zero oil.
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

    Fast Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

    Fast Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

    Skip the skillet—these fajitas with chicken, peppers, and onions cook up sizzling and tender in just minutes in the air fryer.
    Get the Recipe: Fast Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

    Buffalo Turkey Meatballs in the Air Fryer

    Buffalo Turkey Meatballs in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Spicy, juicy, and quick to make—these buffalo turkey meatballs are an easy snack or appetizer that cook perfectly in the air fryer.
    Get the Recipe: Buffalo Turkey Meatballs in the Air Fryer

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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