You can cook a wide variety of foods in an air fryer, including proteins, vegetables, snacks, and even desserts. Some popular items include:
- Proteins: Salmon, whole chicken, chicken cutlets, chicken wings, chicken breasts, pork joints, sausages, meatballs, steak, bacon cheeseburgers, and tofu.
- Vegetables: Cauliflower steaks, roasted vegetables, crispy Brussels sprouts, roast potatoes, sweet potato fries, and okra.
- Snacks and appetizers: Chicken nuggets, crispy chili beef, cheese and ham toasties, fried brown rice, toasted ravioli, crab cakes, and samosas.
- Desserts: Air fryer banana bread, peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, and air-fried donuts.
- Various dishes: Air fryer tacos, crunchy salads with crispy tofu, and even classic Indian dishes like tandoori chicken and paneer tikka.
The air fryer is versatile, cooking foods with less oil and mess than traditional frying while giving them a crispy texture. It’s great for quick cooking, reheating, and healthier alternatives to fried foods.
