Surprising Foods That Turn Out Perfect in Air fryer

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I have been using an air fryer since a decade, and it never ceases to amaze me. There are still so many surprising almost shocking things that I never imagined I could cook in the air fryer and they would turn out so good.

Let’s dive in.

Boiled Eggs

Soft boiled egg on a plate — Image Credit: Rachna cooks

Yes, boiled eggs without using water is now one of my favourite and very convenient things to cook in the air fryer. After a little trial and error, now I can get perfectly boiled eggs that are super easy to peel too.

Same with poached eggs in ramekins and silicone molds. They turn out perfect.

Get the recipe: Air fryer Boiled Eggs

Grilled Cheese or Sandwiches

Tomato Cheese sandwich halves on a plate — Image Credit: Rachna cooks

The sandwiches turn out perfectly melty and the toast is evenly browned and toasted. Really, I just love making grilled cheese and melts of all kinds in the air fryer.

Get the recipe: Air fryer Grilled Cheese

Shrimp or Prawns

Delicious garlic butter shrimp served on a plate — Image Credit: Rachna cooks

Shrimp is always tricky to cook, as it can very quickly be overcooked and turn rubbery. But air fryer has delighted me. From air fryer Cajun shrimp to popcorn shrimp and Buffalo shrimp, it turns out consistently good.

Get the recipe: Air fryer Butter Garlic Shrimp

Bagels

Well, bagels are surprisingly tasty and so easy to make. Just two ingredients and you can replicate freshly baked bagels in the air fryer.

Get the recipe: Air fryer Bagels

Chocolate Cake

Yes, air fryer can bake really well. You can also use your oven bakeware that fits in the air fryer. I have made both mug cakes and chocolate cake in air fryer to perfection.

Get the recipe: Air fryer Chocolate cake

Chicken Wings

Whole teriyaki wings on a plate — Image Credit: Rachna cooks

These really rival the restaurant ones without the excessive grease. Best of all, chicken fat renders during cooking to give you the crispiest and most delicious air fryer wings.

Get the recipe: Air fryer wings

Baked Apples

Baked fruits are just delicious in air fryer. You get nice caramelly apples, pears and pineapple that taste so good.

Get the recipe: Air fryer apples

Fried Oreos

If you love fair food, then air fryer offers you excellent replications. Fried Oreos turn out so delicious, it is surprising.

Get the recipe: Fried Oreos

Fried Foods

Fried chicken drumsticks on a plate with dip — Image Credit: Rachna cooks

From fried chicken to fried green tomatoes, fried pickles to French fries, the breading turns out so crunchy while the interiors stay well cooked and moist. Really perfect fried foods in air fryer.

Get the recipe: Air fryer fried chicken

Reheat Foods

French fries on a plate — Image Credit: Rachna cooks

Whether it is leftover pizza, McDonald’s McNuggets, soggy fries or Indian street foods like pain puri, they all come to life when reheated in air fryer. Just amazing.

Get the recipe: Reheating foods air fryer