If you are new to the air fryer world, don't worry. These 13 easy Ninja Air Fryer recipes don't require a long list of ingredients or a lot of time. I've got you covered if you're looking for simple air fryer recipes for beginners.
Already have an air fryer but want to try some new and different to mix things up a bit? This collection of free Ninja air fryer recipes has some unique, yet still quick and easy recipes you will love!
The Ninja air fryer is a light weight kitchen appliance that saves so much time when it comes to making healthy fish and chicken dinners, fun snacks for the kids, or side dishes like roasted cauliflower. I use mine almost every day!
It's perfect for taking along in your RV camper or even to the beach condo. It doesn't heat up the kitchen like an oven and is perfect for small batch cooking.
Since it's basically a miniature convection oven, it cooks food faster than a traditional oven. The super-heated, circulated air tends to crisp the edges of potatoes (French fries) and breaded chicken nuggets, and turns out the crispiest chicken wings in half the time of baked wings.
I'd love to hear from you in the comments below which of these easy air fryer recipes you will try first!
Don't have a Ninja air fryer yet? I use the 4-quart basket-style air fryer almost every day.
1. Fried Oreos in Air Fryer with Crescent Rolls
No messy batter or oil in this easy dessert recipe! If you love fried Oreos at festivals and fairs, you will love making them at home in your air fryer whenever you want without all the mess. So easy, even teenagers can make them!
If you're an Oreo-lover like I am, try my Oreo Mint Truffles or 4 ingredient Cookies and Cream Shortbread Cookies.
2. Air Fryer Meatloaf with Tangy Sauce
I always used to cook meatloaf in the oven, until I discovered how much easier it was to make in the air fryer. Making two free-form loaves allows you to have more area to slather on the tangy sauce and have enough for meatloaf sandwiches the next day!
3. Air Fryer Honey BBQ Chicken Wings
Looking for a sweet and savory BBQ wings recipe that you can make in the air fryer? The air fryer is actually one of the best methods to create the crispiest chicken wings since it's actually a mini convection oven!
4. Air Fryer Squash
Both yellow and zucchini squash can be seasoned and cooked in the air fryer. These crispy and crunchy squash slices don't take much work to make and only take a few minutes to cook in the air fryer. Serve the air fried squash as a side with your favorite main dish or with my Comeback Sauce as an appetizer.
5. Air Fryer Butternut Squash
These caramelized cubes of butternut squash come out perfectly crispy and tender when cooked in the air fryer. Add the squash to your salads like my Butternut Squash and Apple Salad with Candied Pecans or serve them as a healthy side dish for the holidays.
6. Easy Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs
With a flaky yet crispy cinnamon and sugar outside and a sweet apple filling inside, these easy apple pie treats are nothing short of delicious. They are easy to whip up and make in the air fryer.
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7. Roasted Pecans in Air Fryer
Roasting pecans in the air fryer is a great way to make a quick and healthy snack for the week without turning the oven on. I love to eat roasted pecans, sprinkle them on salads or add them to desserts like my Best Pecan Cream Pie.
8. Air Fryer Candied Bacon
Candied bacon is a 2 ingredient, sweet and salty snack or breakfast that you can make in the air fryer without working up a sweat or turning on the stove. See how easy it is to make with just brown sugar and bacon.
9. Oven-Fried Okra (with Air Fryer Option)
Fried okra is a classic Southern dish that I love to enjoy. I often like to go for the healthier versions of classic southern dishes, so I like the option to make it the air fryer. Less oil is used, but all the great flavors you would normally get with Southern fried okra.
10. Air Fryer Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
My homemade spicy sweet potato fries are perfect for serving with burgers and steaks. The fries are made with fresh sweet potatoes, a bit of olive oil, and a seasoning mix that adds some extra flavor (not too spicy at all). Cook them in the air fryer for just a few minutes and you have a healthy side dish.
11. Air Fryer Baked Potatoes with BBQ Pulled Pork
Baked potatoes made in the air fryer give you that crispy outside and fluffy inside and they are so easy to make. Use leftover pulled pork to enjoy it as a full meal.
12. Mini S'mores Pies
I love s'mores but hate dealing with all the mosquitos when it comes to camping which is why I like to make these mini s'mores pies in the air fryer. No bugs, no humidity, just me, and a tasty s'mores dessert that I can enjoy inside with the A/C on!
13. Easy Air Fryer Tilapia
In 10 minutes, you can enjoy crispy fried fish and you don't even have to thaw the frozen tilapia first! Any thin white fish will work with this air fryer method. You can "fry" your fish in the air fryer to make my Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa.
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