Best Air Fryer Recipes – The New York Times
Sure, feeding a family is no joke, but have you tried cooking for yourself lately? It can be just as challenging (and daunting) to cook up a fast, easy and, most important, delicious dinner for one or two.
Cue the air fryer.
Think of it as a more space-efficient convection oven that slashes the cooking time for comforting dishes like pork chops, roasted vegetables and even cheesecake. Fans already understand its appeal, as illustrated by the legions of Facebook groups dedicated to exchanging tips, tricks and recipes. (Over 25 million air fryers were sold between the start of 2020 and end of 2021, according to the NPD Group, a global market analysis company.)
Below are 10 recipes — some of which I had the pleasure of developing — that require very little prep time and result in a tasty meal for one or two. And, not only are they perfect for air fryer newbies and power users alike, they will, perhaps, convert even the biggest skeptics.
Though they’re cooked in an air fryer, which runs at very high heat, these boneless pork loin chops don’t dry out, staying moist through and through. Even better? The crackly crust from a brown sugar, salt and spice blend that seasons the pork chops ahead of time. Air fryers work wonders with dry spices, so feel free to experiment beyond the cumin and coriander here. A pinch of crushed fennel or red-pepper flakes would be a welcome addition.
Recipe: Air-Fryer Pork Chops
Nearly 2,000 five-star ratings don’t lie: Readers love this Melissa Clark dish, in which balsamic vinegar reduces and combines with soy sauce and lime juice for a gorgeous, glossy sauce that drapes over air-fryer-crisp brussels sprouts. The next time you want an impressive side dish of roasted vegetables, give this recipe a whirl.
Recipe: Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts With Garlic, Balsamic and Soy
Could this be the easiest chicken breast recipe on our site? It’s possible! It borrows from Eric Kim’s near-scholarly knowledge on the topic of chicken breasts, and uses brown sugar and salt to draw out moisture. Cook off any of the vegetable recipes on this list while the breast rests, and you’ll have a complete meal in under 30 minutes.
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