What are the best things to cook in an air fryer?

On the fence about buying an air fryer? I was too once upon a time. My only regret? I didn’t buy one sooner. The range of dishes you can make with a good air fryer is almost endless. But the way, a good fryer? We recommend the COSORI Air Fryer currently.

Of course, some dishes work better than others in the air fryer. The following list are our favorite dishes to cook in an air fryer. These always put a smile on our faces, they probably will for you too!

Loaded crinkle cut fries

Whether you’re cooking fresh fries or using store bought, a heaving plate of crisp fries is the perfect base for your favorite toppings. The only things in your way to enjoying a delicious dinner? Your imagination and the size of your plate! More details.

Perfect eggs

Th air fryer makes for a perfectly precise tool so you can cook eggs time and again in a replicable fashion. No more guessing about hard or soft yolks. More details.

Beautifully flaky salmon

Salmon cooks up perfectly in the air fryer. Cook the fish hot and fast like in this tandoori style salmon dish and you can lock in the favor; the result will remind you why you love salmon so much. No dry, boring fish here!

Nachos

You can turn regular tortilla into a delicious crisp base for nachos in just minutes with an air fryer. You can then build the nano plate of your dreams. More details.

Vegan burgers

Many of the modern vegan burger brands cook up great in an air fryer. These cooking technique minimizes greasy and splatter that’s common when cooking in the pan. More details.

Restaurant style tandoori chicken tikka

Cooking this marinated chicken at a high heat quickly locks in delicious flavor. The result is juicy chicken with a charred finish. These tender chicken bites can be used in curries, wraps, or as a fun salad topping. More details.

English sausage rolls

This classic British grab and go snack cooks up beautifully in an air fryer. You’ll get a golden brown finish from the hot circulating air plus juicy quickly cooked sausage. More details.

Hot dogs

Once you’ve cooked a hot dog in an air fryer you’ll wonder why you used any other method. Bonus points for using the fryer right at the end to crisp your bun too! More details.

Potatoes of all varieties

Potatoes are one of the most versatile and most loved vegetables out there. They’re also fantastic when cooked in the air fryer. Check out our complete guide to air frying potatoes for all the ways you can turn the humble spud into a delicious dish. More details here.