Uncooked shrimp, sweetened shredded coconut, panko bread crumbs A restaurant-style coconut shrimp recipe that tastes just as good when you make it at home? Sign us up! Look for large shrimp or packages labeled anywhere from 26 to 35 shrimp per pound. These shrimp will stay juicy and moist on the inside in the time it takes to crisp up the coconut coating. Coconut flakes and panko crumbs give my spicy air-fryer coconut shrimp recipe its crunch. It’s perfect for an appetizer or for your main meal. —Recipe contributor Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas Air-Fryer Coconut Shrimp and Apricot Sauce R ..read more

Air-Fryer Okra with Smoked Paprika Recipe photo by Taste of Home Okra is typically deep-fried in oil, but the air fryer does an incredible job while using a fraction of the fat. Cook the okra for even longer if you want it extra crispy. When you want to cook okra without frying it, roast it with lemon juice for a lighter version. The smoked paprika gives it even more roasty oomph. —Recipe contributor Lee Evans, Queen Creek, Arizona Okra, olive oil, lemon juice ) to cut very thin potato slices. Thick-cut potatoes won’t crisp up correctly, so try to get them as thin as possible. For Christmas on ..read more

Zucchini, panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese Eggs are a breeze in the air fryer. If you end up with extras, check out our best , or any of your other favorite dipping sauces. These aren’t anything like potato fries—in a good way! They are air-fried to crispy perfection and oh, so flavorful. Enjoy them as an appetizer or a low-carb alternative to french fries. Don’t have an air fryer? You can convection-bake them for the same amount of time. —Recipe contributor Jen Pahl, West Allis, Wisconsin Air-Fryer Bacon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Yes, you can make bacon in your air fryer! It’s easy and ..read more

Air-Fryer Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Boneless pork loin chops, almond flour, Parmesan cheese Pork chops can dry out and become chewy when they’re not cooked properly. Luckily, the bread crumb topping on this air-fryer recipe seals in moisture, protecting against tough chops. To ensure you don’t overcook them, use an These air-fryer pork chops get their rich flavor from Creole seasoning and Parmesan cheese. —Recipe contributor Dawn Parker, Surrey, British Columbia ..read more

Air-Fryer Mozzarella Sticks Recipe photo by Taste of Home String cheese, flour, eggs, bread crumbs These homemade mozzarella sticks are even better than the deep-fried version, elevating a piece of string cheese into a snack worthy of a football party. Plan ahead: You need time to freeze the sticks after you coat the string cheese with flour and bread crumbs. Deep-fried mozzarella sticks are one of our favorite appetizers. I figured out how to make them at home without having to haul out the deep fryer. Make sure to double-bread each one so these air-fryer mozzarella sticks get nice and crunch ..read more

Air-Fryer Red Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Need more oven space? Roast red potatoes in your air fryer to free up your oven for a roast chicken or other main dish. Fragrant rosemary gives these taters a subtle flavor. Roasting is one of my favorite ways to prepare veggies. Some fragrant rosemary, fresh or dried, gives these air-fryer red potatoes a distinctive but subtle taste. The dish is simple to prepare yet elegant in color and flavor. It’s a wonderful addition to any menu. —Recipe contributor Margie Wampler, Butler, Pennsylvania ..read more

Air-Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Whole chicken wings, baking soda, garlic powder, ground allspice, cayenne pepper The air fryer was made for chicken wings! The skin crisps up perfectly in the high heat, so there’s no need to add a breading or batter coating to your wings. We recommend using fresh wings for this recipe, as frozen wings will take much longer to cook. You can’t go wrong with these crispy air-fryer chicken wings. Our spice rub has a nice kick from the cayenne seasoning ..read more

Chicken tenderloins, dill pickle juice, hot pepper sauce The beauty of making Nashville hot chicken in an air fryer is that you can customize the heat level. Sensitive palates may find this dish too spicy to be palatable at a restaurant, but at home, you can reduce the amount of cayenne pepper to tone it down. I live in Tennessee and absolutely love our state’s famous Nashville hot chicken. To make cooking it easier, I thought I’d try air-frying. I’m so glad I did—this Nashville hot chicken recipe is almost better than the original. —Recipe contributor April Lane, Greeneville, Tennessee ..read more

Air-Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home This air-fryer dessert recipe only requires three ingredients. Seriously! You can jazz up the cookies with melted chocolate, chopped toffee or candy like M&M’s, but they taste great with pure peanut flavor, too. To make them look fancier, use a fork to create a crisscross pattern on the top before baking. An iconic American cookie, this version is so easy to mix up and bakes even faster in the air fryer. With these air-fryer peanut butter cookies, cravings can now be satisfied in mere minutes. —Recipe contributor Maggie Schimmel ..read more

Green beans, mushrooms, red onion, Italian seasoning Roasted green beans are one of our favorite  that go with any meal. This recipe toasts the green beans with onions and mushrooms, but you can leave the extra vegetables out if you’re cooking for picky eaters. Our family loves roasted green beans, but they can take a long time in the oven. I tried these air-fryer green beans, and we loved them! —Recipe contributor Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas ..read more