Looking for viral air fryer recipes that are actually easy to make? These 15 recipes are quick, crispy, flavour-packed and ideal for busy weeknights, snacks and easy family meals.

From hot honey chicken and crispy smashed potatoes to salmon bites and chocolate croissants, these are some of the best easy air fryer recipes to add to your rotation.

 

1. Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 500g chicken wings

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 40g grated Parmesan

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C.

2. Add the chicken wings to a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper.

3. Toss until evenly coated.

4. Add the Parmesan and toss again.

5. Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

6. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through.

7. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

2. Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 500g baby potatoes

• 1½ tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt and pepper

• 30g grated Parmesan

Method

1. Boil the potatoes for 15-20 minutes until tender.

2. Drain and allow them to steam-dry.

3. Place the potatoes on a board and gently flatten each one.

4. Brush with olive oil and season.

5. Air fry at 200°C for 15-18 minutes.

6. Sprinkle with Parmesan for the final 3 minutes.

7. Serve hot and crispy.

3. Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 500g chicken breast, cut into strips

• 50g plain flour

• 1 egg, beaten

• 80g breadcrumbs

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Salt and pepper

• Cooking spray

• 3 tbsp honey

• 1-2 tsp hot sauce

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C.

2. Season the flour with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

3. Coat the chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.

4. Spray lightly with cooking oil.

5. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through.

6. Mix the honey and hot sauce together.

7. Drizzle over the crispy chicken just before serving.

4. Air Fryer Halloumi Fries

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 225g halloumi

• 1 tbsp plain flour

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Cooking spray

Method

1. Cut the halloumi into thick fries.

2. Mix the flour and paprika.

3. Toss the halloumi in the flour mixture.

4. Lightly spray with cooking oil.

5. Air fry at 190°C for 7-8 minutes.

6. Turn halfway through.

7. Serve with sweet chilli sauce or hot honey.

5. Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 18 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts

• 40g plain flour

• 1 egg

• 70g breadcrumbs

• 30g Parmesan

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• 100ml tomato pasta sauce

• 80g mozzarella

Method

1. Flatten the chicken breasts slightly.

2. Coat in flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.

3. Air fry at 190°C for 12 minutes, turning once.

4. Spoon tomato sauce over each chicken breast.

5. Top with mozzarella.

6. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.

6. Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cooked baked potatoes

• 100g grated cheddar

• 4 rashers cooked bacon, chopped

• 2 spring onions, sliced

• 2 tbsp sour cream

Method

1. Cut the potatoes in half.

2. Scoop out some of the centre.

3. Air fry the skins at 200°C for 8 minutes.

4. Fill with cheese and bacon.

5. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.

6. Top with spring onions and sour cream.

7. Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 400g salmon fillet, cubed

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika

Method

1. Mix the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and seasonings.

2. Toss the salmon in the marinade.

3. Air fry at 190°C for 7-9 minutes.

4. Shake the basket halfway through.

5. Serve with rice, vegetables or salad.

8. Air Fryer Pizza Toast

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 4 slices bread

• 4 tbsp pizza sauce

• 100g grated mozzarella

• 30g pepperoni

• ½ tsp dried oregano

Method

1. Spread each slice of bread with pizza sauce.

2. Add mozzarella and pepperoni.

3. Sprinkle with oregano.

4. Air fry at 180°C for 4-5 minutes.

5. Serve immediately.

9. Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 1 x 400g tin chickpeas

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp salt

Method

1. Drain and dry the chickpeas thoroughly.

2. Toss with oil and seasonings.

3. Air fry at 190°C for 12-15 minutes.

4. Shake the basket every few minutes.

5. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

10. Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 6 minutes
Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1 large flour tortilla

• 3 tbsp pizza sauce

• 60g mozzarella

• Your favourite pizza toppings

Method

1. Place the tortilla in the air fryer basket.

2. Spread over the sauce.

3. Add cheese and toppings.

4. Cook at 180°C for 5-6 minutes.

5. Slice and serve.

11. Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 14 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 500g chicken breast, diced

• 80g breadcrumbs

• 1 egg

• 50g plain flour

• 4 tbsp mayonnaise

• 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

• 1 tsp sriracha

Method

1. Coat the chicken in flour, egg and breadcrumbs.

2. Air fry at 190°C for 12-14 minutes.

3. Mix mayonnaise, sweet chilli sauce and sriracha.

4. Drizzle the sauce over the cooked chicken.

5. Serve immediately.

12. Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 small baguette

• 50g softened butter

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

• 20g Parmesan

Method

1. Mix butter, garlic, parsley and Parmesan.

2. Slice the baguette.

3. Spread generously with garlic butter.

4. Air fry at 180°C for 4-5 minutes.

5. Serve warm.

13. Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 1 small cauliflower

• 60g plain flour

• 80ml milk

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 4 tbsp buffalo sauce

Method

1. Cut the cauliflower into florets.

2. Mix flour, milk and seasonings into a thick batter.

3. Coat the cauliflower.

4. Air fry at 190°C for 12 minutes.

5. Toss with buffalo sauce.

6. Air fry for another 2-3 minutes.

14. Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2 apples, diced

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp melted butter

Method

1. Toss the apples with cinnamon, sugar and butter.

2. Air fry at 180°C for 8-10 minutes.

3. Shake halfway through.

4. Serve with yoghurt, granola or ice cream.

15. Air Fryer Chocolate Croissants

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pack croissant dough

• 60g chocolate

• 1 egg, beaten

• Icing sugar, optional

Method

1. Separate the croissant dough.

2. Place a piece of chocolate at the wide end.

3. Roll into croissant shapes.

4. Brush with beaten egg.

5. Air fry at 170°C for 7-8 minutes.

6. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

Air Fryer Recipe Tips

For the best results, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary so hot air can circulate around the food.

Shake or turn ingredients halfway through cooking for more even browning.

Cooking times can vary depending on your air fryer model, so always check food a few minutes before the recommended finishing time.

For chicken, make sure the thickest part reaches a safe internal temperature before serving.