Garlic-Herb Fried Patty Pan Squash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Who needs frozen chicken tenders when they’re this easy to make at home? The breading for this recipe is made with more than just bread crumbs: Crushed potato sticks, cheese crackers and crumbled bacon are added to give these tenders a burst of flavor with each bite. It’s easiest to make these with chicken tenders, but you can substitute chicken breasts cut into 1-inch strips if you can’t find them. I added all of the components of a loaded baked potato—cheddar, potato, bacon, sour cream and chives—to my latest quick and easy dis ..read more

Green plantains, garlic salt, onion powder, garlic powder While it’s certainly easy to cook a bag of frozen sweet potato fries in your air fryer, it’s quite fun to make them from scratch. I can never get enough of these air-fryer sweet potato fries! Even though my grocery store sells them in the frozen foods section, I still love to pull sweet potatoes out of my garden and slice them up fresh! —Recipe contributor Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas Air-Fryer Pecan Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rhubarb, strawberries, quick-cooking tapioca, pecans, vanilla ice cream, Marsala w ..read more

Flour tortillas, salsa, shredded Mexican cheese blend Sure, you can make quesadillas in the microwave, but they have a tendency to turn out a little soggy. Air-fryer quesadillas are light and crisp, and the cheese still melts perfectly. Feel free to customize these quesadillas, leaving them cheese-only or adding beef, chicken, pork or vegetables. I like to make these air-fryer quesadillas for party appetizers. Just cut them into thinner triangles. You can also switch up the cheese and the salsa to suit your taste. —Recipe contributor Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado Air-Fryer Fish Tacos Recipe ..read more

Air-Fryer Popcorn Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Tomato puree, seasoned bread crumbs, prosciutto ricotta tortellini Elevate that bag of store-bought tortellini by “frying” it in the air fryer. The pasta shells turn golden brown and crunchy, while the cheesy filling stays warm and melty. We make a decadent from-scratch tomato sauce to serve on the side, but you can use This recipe is my take on Italian street food, and these tortellini are crunchy and gooey. Use the best-quality tomatoes you can find for the sauce—it’s so good that you’ll want to double it and serve it over pasta. If you ..read more

Potatoes, olive oil cooking spray, sea salt After trying this recipe, you may never buy store-bought potato chips again! We recommend using a mandoline (one of our top These air-fryer apple fritters are healthier than old-fashioned fritters, yet they are still just as delicious. They’re a quick and easy dessert with a scrumptious brown butter glaze! —Recipe contributor Alyssa Castriotta, North Scituate, Rhode Island Ground beef, cheddar cheese, salsa, refrigerated crescent rolls These tacos have a literal twist: Instead of using corn or flour tortillas, crescent roll dough is twisted around th ..read more

Ciabatta or French bread, butter, Parmesan, garlic Look to the air fryer for a quick and easy side for soup, salad or pasta. You can use any sturdy, crusty bread for this recipe, like ciabatta, baguette or sourdough. Feel free to coat the bread with the topping in advance and store it in the freezer until you’re ready to cook. It’s impossible to have too many asparagus recipes, especially in the spring when this vegetable is abundant. It might seem odd to coat the asparagus with mayonnaise before it cooks, but trust us; the mayonnaise combines with the olive oil to create a smooth marinade, an ..read more

Mashed potatoes, cooked turkey, panko bread crumbs This recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers, transforming leftover mashed potatoes and chopped turkey into a cheesy, crunchy bite. They turn out great with any kind of leftover poultry if you’re looking for ways to use up extra Looking for an easy way to feed a crowd when you have guests in town? Make up a batch of these French toast sticks, freeze them on a baking sheet and toss them in a pre-heated air-fryer basket when everyone wakes up. You can store them in an airtight container or freezer bag, so you’ll always have this crowd-pleas ..read more

Egg, all-purpose flour, buttermilk, grated orange zest, pumpkin pie spice, shredded carrots, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts Radishes aren’t usually the star of the show, but they really shine in this five-ingredient air-fryer recipe. Cooking them smooths out the root’s harsh, spicy edge and turns it into a mild and creamy bite. If the radishes come with their tops, don’t throw them away; saute them in a little oil and serve them with the roots. Radishes aren’t just for salads anymore. These fried radishes make a colorful side for any meal. Plus, they’re quick to make in your air fryer. —Re ..read more

Coleslaw mix, panko bread crumbs, uncooked shrimp, corn tortillas This recipe takes shrimp tacos to the next level by coating them in spiced panko breading, making their texture stand out from the soft tortilla shells. Small shrimp (around 41 to 50 per pound) will cook up quickly, but you can substitute larger shrimp and adjust the cooking time. ! This dish is so easy to assemble, and it’s the perfect dessert for two. This air-fryer bread pudding is a fun dish because the chocolate makes it different from traditional recipes. It’s a rich, comforting dessert. —Recipe contributor Mildred Sherrer ..read more

Ground beef, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, pesto Most meatball recipes use bread crumbs, but you won’t miss the carbs with this keto-friendly recipe. Three types of cheese come together with eggs to bind the ground beef into a meatball that holds its form while tasting tender and light. Serve these with zucchini noodles to create a filling low-carb meal. I first served these fresh and fruity air-fryer wontons as an appetizer at a summer luau. My family and friends now enjoy this fried wonton recipe for dessert on special occasions throughout the year. —Recipe contributor Melissa Birdsong, Gilbe ..read more