13 Air Fryer Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Make
If you thought the air fryer was just for cooking crispy wings or fries, there are so many unexpected foods you can make in the air fryer that you probably have not even thought of.
We found you fun recipes for air fryer foods you can make that are less common than all the usual suspects. Have you tried cooking any of these foods in your air fryer?
Are there any air fryer recipes you want to try on this list? Comment and let us know!
Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie
If it never occurred to you to make pie in the air fryer, you’re not alone. We were pleasantly surprised and can’t wait to try out this recipe next Thanksgiving.
It takes 10 minutes to prep, and you get the perfect golden crust.
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Air Fryer Croutons
You’ll never want to buy store-bought croutons after making this recipe! You only need bread, butter, and some seasoning to make the best homemade croutons.
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Air Fryer Quiche
You’ll need an oven-safe dish that’ll fit in your air fryer to make this mouthwatering quiche. You’ll love the fluffy egg filling with spinach and parmesan cheese.
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Air Fryer Meatloaf
Meatloaf always seems like something you’d cook in the oven, but did you know it’s so easy to cook in the air fryer? Kathleen also shares her trick to make sure the meatloaf doesn’t dry out; you’re going to want to find out what it is.
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Peanut Butter Banana Egg Rolls
Once you have a peanut butter banana egg roll, you’ll wonder where this snack has been all your life! Make sure you eat them while they’re warm; the peanut butter is melty and delicious.
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
In just 20 minutes, you can have parmesan, garlic, and butter-covered corn on the cob ready for eating. This is our new favorite way to cook corn!
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Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Some people already know that cooking hot dogs in the air fryer is the way to go, while others are shocked to find out they can cook them this way. Since it seemed like enough people were surprised about cooking hotdogs in the air fryer, we included them.
This recipe will give you a perfectly air-fried hot dog every time.
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Air Fryer Hamburger Buns
These homemade hamburger buns are way better than anything you could buy at the grocery store. All you need is instant yeast, butter eggs, and some pantry staples.
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Air Fryer Brownies
Make these fudgy air fryer brownies next time you get a sweet craving. Plus, it’s cheap to make since it’s made with baking staples you probably already have.
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Air Fryer Spiral Ham
Wrap ham in foil along with some pineapple chunks, Dijon mustard, and a few other ingredients. The results will amaze you!
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Air Fryer Apple Chips
Air fryer apple chips are a healthy snack that, once you make, you’ll be obsessed with. Also included is a chocolate tahini dip recipe that is perfect for dunking apple chips into.
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Air Fryer Cheesecake
Yes, you really can make cheesecake in the air fryer, and it’s amazing! This cheesecake has the best cookies and cream flavor and is topped with white chocolate and Oreos.
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Air Fryer Baked Oats
Baked oats in the oven are absolutely delicious, but using the air fryer couldn’t be easier. This recipe is made with oats, bananas, peanut butter, and a couple of other ingredients.
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