The New Year is the perfect time to reset from all the comforting meals enjoyed during the holidays. Although we would like to indulge year-round, the new year equals the perfect time to reset! Creating healthy habits and making your favorite recipes low cal or low carb can be tough though. So, if you are struggling with where to start, have no fear; I have scouted some of the tastiest recipes that can all be prepared in the air fryer. These recipes are beginner friendly and the perfect way to welcome clean(er) eating in 2025!
The Best Air Fryer Recipes for 2025
If you are new to using an air fryer, it can be daunting deciding the types of meals to create. When I first got my hands on an air fryer, I spent weeks testing everything out. Air fryer fries, air fryer wings, reheating leftover pizza—the air fryer is indeed a magical gadget! And the 23 best air fryer recipes for 2025 I’m sharing are all approachable and do not lack in the flavor department. I am most excited to share my air fryer chicken recipe, although it does not replace traditional Southern fried chicken, I promise you it is indeed the next best thing! The air fryer does an amazing job at keeping foods crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Plan Ahead With These Air Fryer Recipes
If you are wanting to plan meals ahead of time and stress less this year, grab your planner and add these recipes to your line up! I am certain you will enjoy the stuffed chicken breast, lobster tails, burgers, sesame chicken, a healthier version of chicken parmesan all prepared in the air fryer. And there’s more: I’m even sharing a recipe for “no-boil” eggs that are prepared in the air fryer. Talk about a new attitude, y’all!
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Crispy doesn’t always have to mean deep-fried. Greasy hands and loads of oil to have that “fried” taste and texture is satisfying, but not always necessary. If you are looking for just that, I am certain you will absolutely love these recipes. Seriously, if you haven’t jumped on the air fryer train, it’s time to get on. With that said, let’s get into this roundup!
Check out the recipe below for the perfect hard “boiled” eggs in the air fryer! This is a great recipe if you need eggs quickly in a hurry.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
This turkey and brie grilled cheese sandwich is so very easy to throw together in no time at all. Toasty on the outside and cheesy and melty on the inside with the turkey heated just enough and the apple softened to perfection yet still having a slight crunch factor.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Brie Grilled Cheese
This Easy Air Fryer Fried Chicken is low-carb! Made with salty pork panko crumbs, smoky hot sauce, seasoned salt, and hearty chicken, this keto chicken is crispy, juicy and absolutely irresistible!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken
These Honey Garlic Jerk Chicken Wings are gluten-free and air fried to golden-brown goodness, then brushed in a homemade sticky honey garlic glaze! They are perfect for game-day appetizers or as a part of an epic Caribbean-inspired spread!
Get the recipe: Honey Garlic Jerk Wings-Air Fried
These elotes style corn ribs prepared in the air fryer are the new craze! Ready in under 20 minutes, these corn “riblets” are bursting with tangy, chili and savory flavors.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Corn Ribs, Elotes Style
Delicious Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast cooks in just 20 minutes! This flavorful chicken stuffed with cheese and spinach is easy enough for weeknights, but elegant enough for entertaining and special occasions.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast
Crunchy, savory, and filled with gooey, stretchy, delicious cheese, these Air-Fried Mozzarella Sticks are a dream come true! Made with toasted breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and no oil, the air-fried version of everyone’s favorite appetizer is a guaranteed good time! Serve with my delicious Marinara Sauce.
Get the recipe: Mozzarella Sticks-Air Fried
Air Fryer Lobster Tail With Lemon Garlic Butter is an effortless, elegant meal that can be made in less than 10 minutes. This recipe will quickly become your favorite way to make lobster tails!
Get the recipe: Delicious Easy Air Fryer Lobster Tail
Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are addictingly delicious. A combination of sweet and tangy, with a hint of spice. Made quick, easy, and a tad bit healthier using the air fryer. No air fryer? No problem! There are tips for alternative cooking methods as well!
Get the recipe: Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings
Air Fry Tofu is an easy variation of my Baked Tofu Nugget Recipe. Using the same ingredients, you can make these crispy vegan nuggets in the air fryer with the same delicious flavor and texture but in half the time.
Get the recipe: Air Fry Tofu
This air fryer lemon pepper wings recipe is the best recipe for getting incredibly flavorful, super crispy wings with very little effort! This easy recipe is made with a diy lemon pepper dry rub to make insanely crispy skin and done in 20 minutes. Make these delicious wings for an easy crowd pleasing game day appetizer or a tasty snack!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
If you’re looking for a quick and easy side dish or starter for this week’s dinner, this is where you stop searching. Air Fryer Platanos Maduros are a busy day’s answer to, “What am I gonna serve with this meat?” I’ll show you how easy it is to make a sweet side that pairs beautifully with savory proteins or makes a great snack on its own.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Sweet Plantains
Frozen burgers in the air fryer is one of the easiest ways to make a delicious and juicy burger! No need to defrost and easy cleanup. The best easy week night dinner that your family will love!
Get the recipe: Frozen Burger Air Fryer
This air fryer sesame chicken is surprisingly easy to make, doesn’t use any unusual ingredients, and is ready in 30 minutes! It’s also naturally gluten-free and can easily be made paleo.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Sesame Chicken
Try a different approach to fries and give our air fryer parsnip fries a whirl. Crispy outside, soft inside, and a delicious sweet, nutty flavor, air fryer parsnip fries are fantastic and a healthier side dish option.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Parsnip Fries
This air fryer naan pizza is a great way to make a homemade mini pizza in the air fryer! Delicious air fryer pizza is as easy as heating naan in the air fryer and adding your toppings!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Naan Pizza
These Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes only require a couple of ingredients and a few simple steps to make. Thinly sliced and then air fried to crispy perfection, it’s so easy to make hasselback potatoes in an air fryer.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
Healthier Air Fryer chicken parmesan made easily in just 20 minutes! The chicken turns out nice and juicy from the inside, but crispy on the outside. Topped with delicious marinara and melted cheese for an easy dinner that you can serve for the whole family.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Air fryer eggplant makes the BEST side dish or appetizer and it’s done in under 30 minutes. Flavored with Italian seasonings and a Parmesan and panko coating, these rounds have a serious crunch, all without oil.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Eggplant
Air fryer eggs, my new favorite way to “boil” eggs for meal prep! It’s as easy as can be to make either hard-boiled, soft-boiled or jammy eggs in the air fryer. Learn how to do it right, with all the tips and tricks to get your eggs exactly how you like them!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Eggs
No more egg drip mess or flipping! These Air Fryer French Toast Bites are the quickest way to crispy cinnamon edges and fluffy insides. Just toss the bread cubes and egg mixture, then air fry! Easy anytime breakfast in 15 minutes!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer French Toast Bites
Super easy and flavorful chicken fajitas made quickly in the Air Fryer! The chicken is succulent and bursting with flavor and the peppers and onions are crunchy and delicious. A great dinner for busy mid-week nights!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Crispy, crunchy garlic parmesan zucchini fries made in the air fryer are an easy and delicious snack, appetizer or side that’s ready in about 20 minutes.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
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