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I'm a culinary judge. Here are 10 of my favorite things to make in the air fryer.

Meredith OchsApr 26, 2024, 22:03 IST

I like to make tater tots in the air fryer.shauntoray grisby/Shutterstock

As a culinary judge, I turn to air-frying snacks and some meals because it's faster.
I like to make light bites and snacks in my air fryer, like samosas and tater tots.

There are a few snacks and meals I love to make in the air fryer.

The newer, countertop air fryers have some advantages over old versions.Meredith Ochs

Chicken and broccoli go from boring to the best.

The chicken and broccoli come out well-seasoned.Meredith Ochs

The transformation of Brussels sprouts in an air fryer is amazing.

Air-frying these nutritional powerhouses makes their exteriors crispy.Meredith Ochs

You'll never boil gnocchi again.

Gnocchi puffs up a lot on the air fryer.Meredith Ochs

With the right marinade, air fryers make tofu more appealing.

I coat tofu in a sauce and bread crumbs to make the dish more interesting.Meredith Ochs

Air-frying does wonders for leftover or frozen pizza.

Pizza comes out of the air fryer perfectly heated.Meredith Ochs

Tater tots are a great air-fried option.

Tater tots can be dressed up or eaten plain.Meredith Ochs

Try air-frying your toast for a change.

Toast is actually pretty good in the air fryer.Meredith Ochs

An air fryer can turn leftover rice into a crispy treat.

Crispy rice can be a topping or a small snack.Meredith Ochs

Samosas and other finger foods were made for air-frying.

I get my samosas from Trader Joe's.Meredith Ochs

Air-frying is a near-foolproof way of preparing puff pastry.

Puff pastry is incredibly versatile and fun to make for guests.Meredith Ochs

I made Ina Garten's spring spaghetti carbonara and had dinner ready in 30 minutes