Air Fryers are the latest kitchen gadget to get all the attention. There is good reason! Here are all the reasons why I bought and Air Fryer and LOVE it!
If you have been around this blog for 5 minutes, you know that I am an Instant Pot girl. Quick dinners are my jam.
But, I am the first to admit that an Instant Pot can't make everything.
So there were things I was still making in my oven... as painful as waiting for the preheat and cook was.
Enter Air Fryer....
I bought my Air Fryer and it quickly became my most loved appliance.
Here is why I wanted to buy one:
Faster cook times
Air Fryers cook about 20% faster than conventional ovens... AND at lower temps.
Hello efficiency. When I was testing my dill pickle chicken, I put half of the recipe in the air fryer, and half in the oven.
The air fryer batch was done before the oven was even done pre heating. Then the oven batch had a longer cook time too.
Crispier Food
The "fried" feel of the food is due to the strong convection fan in air fryers. Air Fryers cook with strong convection vs conduction heat of traditional ovens.
Air Fryers also cook with a dryer heat compared to ovens that also lead to a crispier cook.
Changed the Veggie Game
While my dinner typically cooks in my Instant Pot, I would steam my veggies in my microwave steamer. Pretty boring.
Now, roast my veggies in my air fryer for an unparalleled texture, in just a few minutes!
Hello, broccoli and sesame ginger carrots, and balsamic asparagus!
Cleans like a dream
You only have to clean one oven in your life to realize it is the worst job on the planet.
The basket of the Air Fryer cleans like a dream.
Heat Contained
If you have ever cooked in a house in the dead of summer that doesn't have A/C (me! I don't have A/C), this is a huge feature! Your house won't heat up when you make a whole chicken!
My Instant Pot accessories fit!
My 6" cake pans, bowls, and spring form pans fit in my air fryer... because yes, air fryer cakes are a thing!
Now that you know why I love it so much, here is what I love to make in mine!
I have THIS one and have no complaints!
Air Fryer Favs
Highly Addictive {Vegan} Air Fryer Broccoli
This highly addictive vegan air fryer broccoli is just that. Highly addictive! This side dish comes together in less than 2 minutes and is cooked to perfection in your Air Fryer in 5 minutes!
Honey Sriracha Air Fried Chickpeas
Honey Sriracha Air Fried Chickpeas just changed your snacking game. You think I am crazy throwing the word snack and chickpeas in a sentence together, but just grab your bottle of Sriracha and your honey, meet me over at your Air Fryer and trust me.
Air Fryer Crispy Greek Chicken Pockets
No deep fryer needed to get these Air Fryer Crispy Greek Chicken Pockets.
Grab your whole wheat tortillas and lean ground chicken, and start dipping these bad boys in tzatziki as if you are in Greece living like a Greek Goddess (or God)!
Air Fryer Balsamic Asparagus with Sliced Almonds
Impress your family or guests and bring some veggies to life with Air Fryer Balsamic Asparagus with Sliced Almonds. Looks kinda fancy. Sounds kinda fancy. But so easy and makes you look fancy!
Air Fryer Sesame Ginger Carrots
Goodbye boring steamed carrots of your childhood, and hello Air Fryer Sesame Ginger Carrots. Ready in just SEVEN MINUTES, these are your new go to side dish veggies!
{Prep Ahead} Air Fryer Pizza Stuffed Chicken
Chicken meets pizza... meets Air Fryer. What else do your weeknight meal plans need?! This easy Air Fryer pizza stuffed chicken will be in your regular rotation.
Sriracha Maple Ginger Pork Tenderloin {Air Fryer or Oven}
Sriracha Maple Ginger Pork Tenderloin is here to solve your dinner meal plan woes! This FIVE ingredient recipe comes together faster than you can dial for take out and can be done in the oven or Air Fryer.
Freezer Friendly Moroccan Style Pork Tenderloin {Oven or Air Fryer}
Step out of the day to day ordinary and mundane, and add a few extra spices to try this Freezer Friendly Moroccan Style pork tenderloin which you can make in the oven or air fryer – your choice!
Air Fryer Garlic Rosemary Rotisserie Chicken
Air Fryer Garlic Rosemary Rotisserie Chicken is on your table in one hour and has the most juicy meat, but the most crispy skin. Add in the perfect combo of garlic and rosemary, and this is your next Sunday dinner!
Easy Asian Pork Meatballs
Easy Asian Pork Meatballs in the oven or Air Fryer make an awesome dinner, or add in some rice and a veggie and you have a perfect meal prep lunch.
So, there you have it, why I am head over heels in love with my Air Fryer!
Carmen says
Hi Steph. Wich air fryer will you recomend?
Kristine says
Which air fryer do you use?
Steph says
I have the Power Fryer XL which I have used for years and love it. I recently got the Instant Vortex plus and it is now my #1 You can see my thoughts on that one, here --> https://mealplanaddict.com/2019/08/instant-vortex-plus-review/