I'm a chef who's obsessed with my air fryer. Here are my 13 favorite things to make in it.

Aefa MulhollandFeb 29, 2024, 23:29 IST

As a chef, I make all kinds of things in my air fryer, including grilled cheese.Aefa Mulholland

I'm a chef from the UK, and after years of resisting the appliance, I now love my air fryer.
You can't go wrong with an easy meal of air-fried nut-crusted chicken or panko shrimp.

When everyone else was buying air fryers, I held out. I still hauled out my deep-fat fryer and gallons of oil or wrestled with an array of frying pans and griddles.

When I finally gave in and bought a Gourmia 7-quart digital air fryer, I was astounded and delighted by how easy it was to use, how little oil was needed, and how few cooking smells lingered in the kitchen.

Now I love cooking with the appliance, and I've even bought a second air fryer (a Kalorik Maxx 26-quart digital fryer oven). For more reviews, read our guide to the best air fryers.

Here are some of my favorite things to make in my air fryer.

Breaded or panko-crusted shrimp turns out incredibly well in an air fryer.

Panko-crusted shrimp is easy to make in an air fryer.Aefa Mulholland

Stuffed portobello mushrooms make for a quick, tasty dinner.

Stuffed portobello mushrooms make for a nice meal.Aefa Mulholland

I put nut-crusted chicken on the menu again and again.

I make nut-crusted chicken with crushed nuts and bread crumbs.Aefa Mulholland

Crab cakes with fire-roasted green chiles are my new favorite appetizer.

Crab cakes with fire-roasted green chiles are a great appetizer.Aefa Mulholland

Corn ribs are an excellent air-fried option for vegetarians.

Corn ribs or "riblets" can be served with barbecue sauce.Aefa Mulholland

Crispy fried tofu can be made with or without cornstarch.

I add crunch to marinated, crispy fried tofu with sesame seeds.Aefa Mulholland

Every batch of Buffalo cauliflower I make is devoured almost immediately in my house.

Buffalo cauliflower pairs well with celery and blue cheese.Aefa Mulholland

Grilled cheese is a quick, simple air-fryer favorite.

I make my grilled-goat-cheese sandwich with apple and cranberry sauce.Aefa Mulholland

I throw garlic in alongside whatever vegetables I'm roasting.

Roasted garlic is easy to make in my air fryer.Aefa Mulholland

Even cake turns out perfectly in an air fryer.

I found a recipe for a simple coffee cake with cinnamon and pecans.Aefa Mulholland

Apple hand pies are fiddly to make from scratch, but worth the effort.

You can make or buy the dough and filling for air-fried apple hand pies.Aefa Mulholland

Air-fried French toast is always on the menu.

French toast served with fresh berries.Aefa Mulholland

Molten lava cakes are gooey and gorgeous.

Chocolate molten lava cake pairs well with berries and whipped cream.Aefa Mulholland

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