A collection of simple, family-friendly air fryer recipes, including crispy chicken tenders, flavorful garlic-rosemary Brussels sprouts, healthy cauliflower tots, and savory herbed potato wedges. These dishes are quick to prepare and cook, making them perfect for weeknight meals.
Easy Air Fryer Recipes
A collection of simple, family-friendly air fryer recipes, including crispy chicken tenders, flavorful garlic-rosemary Brussels sprouts, healthy cauliflower tots, and savory herbed potato wedges. These dishes are quick to prepare and cook, making them perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders boneless skinless
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg beaten
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for spraying
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sprouts
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt for sprouts
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper for sprouts
- 1 head cauliflower chopped and steamed
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg for tots
- 0.25 cup breadcrumbs for tots
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder for tots
- 0.25 teaspoon salt for tots
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper for tots
- 2 medium russet potatoes cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for wedges
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder for wedges
- 0.25 teaspoon salt for wedges
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper for wedges
Instructions
- Crispy Chicken Tenders: 1. Pat chicken tenders dry. Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with panko mixed with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 2. Dip each tender in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing to coat. 3. Lightly spray air fryer basket with oil. Place tenders in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. 4. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Garlic-Rosemary Brussels Sprouts: 1. In a bowl, toss halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper. 2. Place sprouts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. 3. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until tender and slightly crispy.
- Cheesy Cauliflower Tots: 1. Steam or boil cauliflower until very tender, then mash well or pulse in a food processor. Squeeze out excess moisture. 2. In a bowl, combine mashed cauliflower with cheddar cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well. 3. Form mixture into small tot shapes. 4. Lightly spray tots and air fryer basket with oil. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Savory Herbed Potato Wedges: 1. In a bowl, toss potato wedges with olive oil, Italian herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 2. Arrange wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. 3. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 18-22 minutes, shaking the basket every 5-7 minutes, until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Notes
Always preheat your air fryer for best results. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary. Shaking the basket halfway through cooking ensures even crispness. Adjust seasonings to taste for all recipes.
