36 Irresistible 3-Ingredient Air Fryer Recipes!

Craving delicious food but short on time and ingredients? Look no further than the magic of your air fryer!

This collection of recipes unlocks a world of flavor with just 3 simple ingredients. From crispy appetizers to satisfying main courses and sweet treats, get ready to whip up incredible dishes in minutes.

Let your air fryer do the work, and enjoy healthy, flavorful meals without the fuss!

Garlic Parmesan Wings

Chicken wings + melted butter/olive oil + parmesan cheese. Toss wings in oil/butter, season with salt and pepper, air fry at 400°F for 25 minutes, then toss in parmesan cheese for the last 5 minutes.

Crispy Onion Rings 

Sliced onion + egg wash (egg + splash of water) + panko breadcrumbs. Dip onion slices in egg wash, then coat in breadcrumbs, air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.

Air Fryer Pickles

Pickle spears + your favorite seasoned breading (e.g., panko, crushed crackers) + cooking spray. Spray pickles with cooking spray, coat in breading, air fry at 400°F for 5-7 minutes.

Bacon-Wrapped Dates 

Dates + bacon + brown sugar (optional). Wrap a date with bacon, secure with a toothpick, sprinkle with brown sugar, air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Cauliflower florets + hot sauce + melted butter/olive oil. Toss cauliflower in oil/butter, air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes, then toss in hot sauce and air fry for another 5 minutes.

Jalapeño Poppers 

Jalapeño peppers + cream cheese + shredded cheese. Slice jalapeños in half, remove seeds, fill with cream cheese, top with shredded cheese, air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.

Crispy Mushrooms 

Portobello mushrooms + olive oil + Italian seasoning. Brush mushrooms with oil, season, air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.

Zucchini Fries

Zucchini (cut into sticks) + olive oil + Italian seasoning. Toss zucchini in oil and seasonings, air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.

Crispy Chickpeas 

Canned chickpeas + olive oil + your favorite spice blend. Toss chickpeas in oil and spices, air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking occasionally until crispy.

Sweet Potato Fries 

Sweet potato (cut into sticks) + olive oil + salt and pepper. Toss sweet potato in oil, season, air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.

Air Fryer Salmon 

Salmon fillets + olive oil + lemon pepper seasoning. Brush salmon with oil, season, air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes per inch of thickness.

Garlic Butter Shrimp 

Frozen shrimp (thawed) + melted butter + garlic powder. Toss shrimp in butter and garlic powder, air fry at 400°F for 5-7 minutes, or until pink and cooked through.

Air Fryer Steak 

Ribeye steak + olive oil + salt and pepper. Pat steak dry, brush with oil, season generously, air fry at 400°F for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Chicken Fajitas 

Chicken breasts (sliced) + fajita seasoning + bell peppers (optional). Toss chicken in fajita seasoning, air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, add bell peppers halfway through if desired.

Air Fryer Pork Chops 

Bone-in pork chops + olive oil + your favorite dry rub. Brush pork chops with oil, coat in rub, air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes per inch of thickness, flipping halfway.

Air Fryer Brats 

Brats + your favorite beer (optional) + mustard or dipping sauce. Preheat air fryer to 400°F, optionally simmer brats in beer for 5 minutes before air frying for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway. Serve with mustard.

Air Fryer Tofu Scramble 

Firm tofu (crumbled) + nutritional yeast + turmeric. Crumble tofu, toss with nutritional yeast and turmeric, air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, or until crispy.

Air Fryer Veggie Burgers 

Frozen veggie burgers + hamburger buns. Air fry frozen burgers according to package instructions.

Chicken Fajitas 

Chicken breasts (sliced) + fajita seasoning + bell peppers (optional). Toss chicken in fajita seasoning, air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, add bell peppers halfway through if desired.

Air Fryer Asparagus 

Asparagus spears + olive oil + salt and pepper. Toss asparagus in oil, season, air fry at 400°F for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp.

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts 

Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved) + olive oil + balsamic vinegar. Toss Brussels sprouts in oil and balsamic vinegar, air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking occasionally until tender and browned.

Air Fryer Broccoli Florets

Broccoli florets + olive oil + garlic powder. Toss broccoli in oil and garlic powder, air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, or until tender-crisp.

Air Fryer Carrots

Baby carrots + olive oil + honey (optional). Toss carrots in oil, season with salt and pepper, optionally drizzle with honey, air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking occasionally until tender-crisp.

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob (husk on) + water. Soak corn in water for 10 minutes, air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.

Air Fryer Potato Wedges 

Russet potatoes (cut into wedges) + olive oil + your favorite seasonings (e.g., rosemary, paprika). Toss potato wedges in oil and seasonings, air fry at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes 

Sweet potato (cut into cubes) + olive oil + cinnamon (optional). Toss sweet potato cubes in oil, season with salt and pepper, optionally sprinkle with cinnamon, air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking occasionally until tender-crisp.

Air Fryer Garlic Bread 

Sliced baguette + butter + garlic powder. Brush baguette slices with melted butter, sprinkle with garlic powder, air fry at 400°F for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.

Air Fryer French Fries 

Frozen french fries. Air fry frozen fries according to package instructions.

Air Fryer Apple Chips 

Sliced apples + lemon juice (optional). Toss apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning, air fry at 200°F for 45-60 minutes, flipping occasionally, until dehydrated and crispy.

Air Fryer Banana Fries

Banana (sliced) + melted butter + cinnamon sugar. Dip banana slices in butter, then coat in cinnamon sugar, air fry at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.

Air Fryer Cookies (from pre-made dough) 

Pre-made cookie dough. Follow package instructions for air fryer cooking time and temperature.

Air Fryer Brownies (from pre-made batter): 

Pre-made brownie batter. Pour batter into small ramekins or muffin tins, air fry according to package instructions.

Air Fryer Donuts (from refrigerated biscuits) 

Refrigerated buttermilk biscuits + cinnamon sugar. Cut biscuit dough into donut shapes, air fry at 350°F for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Toss in cinnamon sugar while warm.

Air Fryer Mini Pizzas (from bagels or english muffins)

Bagel halves or english muffin halves + pizza sauce + shredded cheese + your favorite toppings. Spread sauce on bagel/muffin halves, top with cheese and desired toppings, air fry at 375°F for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Air Fryer Toaster Pastries 

Frozen toaster pastries. Air fry frozen pastries according to package instructions.

Air Fryer S’mores 

Graham crackers + marshmallows + chocolate squares. Build miniature s’mores on a graham cracker square, top with marshmallow, air fry for a few seconds until marshmallow puffs.

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