101 Philips Air Fryer Recipes For The Complete Beginner (2024)

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Philips Air Fryer Recipes. Introducing you to our full list of 101 air fryer beginner recipes that were all made using my Philips Air Fryer.

These air fryer recipes for beginners is voted for by us and our readers out of more than 500 air fryer recipes we have cooked over the last 10 years. A perfect starting point for your beginner air fryer adventure.

Updated for 2022 with new air fryer beginner recipes that are replacing the old!

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Philips Air Fryer Recipes

Welcome to myPhilips Air Fryer Recipesand more specifically 101 Philips Air Fryer Recipes For TheComplete Beginner.

I no longer have my receipt for my Philips Air Fryer so I can’t give you an exact date, but we did buy our Air Fryer at some point during 2011.

Since then we have made that many dishes in our air fryer, we have lost count and this month on RecipeThis.com we wanted to celebrate our many years of air fryer cooking by sharing our best with you.

Our 101 Philips Air Fryer Recipes was originally created back in 2017, but since then we have published more and more air fryer recipes and felt that it needed a 2022 makeover and this is what you are reading today, the 2022 version.

We have put together on this page our top 101 Air Fryer recipes along with loads of tips and tricks that has come with our air fryer experience.

Not to mention the opportunity to buy our air fryer cookbooks in PDF.

Why Philips Air Fryer Recipes?

The Philips Air Fryer was the first. Way back in 2010 it became this new original way of cooking instead of the deep fat fryer.

We were one of many to see is potential and get the Philips Air Fryer.

Right now, in the year 2022 we have a Philips Air Fryer XL, Tower Air Fryer Oven, Ninja Foodi and a Cosori Air Fryer.

101 Air Fryer Recipes For Beginners

Below are our top 101 air fryer recipes for beginners. You can also download the whole list below with recipe instructions, recipe photos and without ads by clicking here.

With more than 500+ air fryer recipes with the Philips Air fryer, I am sure you want to know where to start?

Here is a list of air fryer recipes I would recommend to anyone that is either new to the air fryer or wants new air fryer inspiration.

  • Air Fryer Cheeseburgers
  • Air Fryer Party Meatballs
  • Air Fryer Pork Ribs
  • Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
  • Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Air Fryer Breaded Pork Chops
  • Air Fryer Chicken Breast
  • Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
  • Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
  • Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
  • Air Fryer Lamb Chops
  • Air Fryer Kale Chips
  • Air Fryer Omelette
  • Air Fryer Egg Cups
  • How To Air Fry Steak
  • Air Fryer Ground Beef
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Though if air fryer fast food is your thing and is where you want to start here are some more air fryer fast food recipes to try:

  • Air Fryer KFC Chicken
  • Air Fryer KFC Zinger Burger
  • Air Fryer KFC Popcorn Chicken
  • Air Fryer KFC Chicken Strips
  • Air Fryer KFC Twister Wrap
  • Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings
  • Air Fryer Nando’s Chicken
  • Air Fryer Five Guys Cajun Fries
  • Air Fryer Homemade Pan Pizza
  • Air Fryer Garlic Bread
  • Air Fryer Fried Rice

As well as this, you can also use the air fryer to reheat your favourite fast food staples such as:

  • Reheat McDonalds Fries In Air Fryer
  • Reheat McNuggets In Air Fryer
  • Reheat Quarter Pounder In Air Fryer
  • Reheat Egg Rolls In Air Fryer
  • Reheat Fish In Air Fryer
  • Reheat Onion Rings In Air Fryer
  • Reheat Fried Rice In Air Fryer
  • Reheat Chicken Wings In Air Fryer
  • Reheat Fried Chicken In Air Fryer
  • Reheat Pizza In Air Fryer

Or even better then fast food have you tried meatballs in the air fryer yet?

  • Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs
  • The Subway Meatball Sub
  • Spicy Thai Meatball Bites
  • Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Or if a big juicy burger is more your thing, then here are some extra burger suggestions:

  • Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
  • Air Fryer Stuffed Burgers
  • Air Fryer Salisbury Steak Burgers
  • Air Fryer Lamb Burgers
  • Air Fryer Vegan Lentil Burgers
  • Air Fryer Burger In A Bowl
  • Air Fryer Frozen Turkey Burgers
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Air Fryer Healthy Recipes

Once you get through your fast food and frozen food binges in the air fryer, I am sure you will want some healthy air fryer food to balance it out.

Here is our favourite Air Fryer Healthy Recipes for beginners:

  • Guilt Free Air Fryer Veggie Fries
  • Air Fryer Rutabaga Fries
  • Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp
  • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
  • Air Fryer Chicken Wrapped In Bacon
  • Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli
  • Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower
  • Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts
  • Air Fryer Jerk Chicken
  • Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas
  • Air Fryer Roasted Peppers
  • Air Fryer Spinach
  • Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast
  • Air Fryer Garlic Mushrooms
  • Air Fryer Asparagus
  • Air Fryer Harvest Casserole
  • Air Fryer Halloumi Fajitas
  • Air Fryer Whole Fish
  • Air Fryer Pumpkin
  • Air Fryer Acorn Squash
  • Air Fryer Frozen Salmon
  • Air Fryer Banana Souffle

Air Fryer Roast Dinners

One of my favourite types of food to cook in the air fryer is air fryer roast dinners.

Meat is amazing in the air fryer, whether you are just cooking the meat or doing a full meal together in the air fryer.

These below are my personal favourites and must be tried in the air fryer:

  • Air Fryer Roast Chicken Dinner
  • Air Fryer Pot Roast
  • Air Fryer Rump Roast
  • Air Fryer Brisket
  • Air Fryer Boneless Turkey Breast
  • Air Fryer Lamb Roast
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Air Fryer Side Dishes

In the Milner house you can guarantee that an air fryer and an instant pot will be running at the same time. The mains might be in the instant pot and then the sides are cooked in the air fryer.

If you want some yummy air fryer side dishes, here are a few suggestions:

  • Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
  • Air Fryer Potato Wedges
  • Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
  • Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
  • Air Fryer Frozen Corn On The Cob
  • Air Fryer Cobb Salad
  • Air Fryer Pigs In Blankets
  • Air Fryer Stuffing Balls
  • Air Fryer Pull Apart Bread
  • Air Fryer Toast
  • Air Fryer French Toast
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Air Fryer Baking

If you have not tried it yet, air fryer is meant for baking, like a duck loves water.

Baked goods taste delicious, they are crispy, and they don’t overcook like an oven does.

You can makeair fryer baked brieand then also use the same air fryer to reheat it when the cheese goes hard.

Or if you love sausage rolls, note you can make perfectair fryer sausage rolls.

I also love mygrandma’s rock bunsin the air fryer too. Or do try ourair fryer scones. We also like air fryer egg and bacon pie.

Or keep your sweet tooth alive withair fryer brownies,air fryer deep fried oreos,air fryer apple pieorair fryer carrot cake.

Though my kids prefer eitherair fryer doughnutsorair fryer homemade pop tarts.

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Thanks For Reading

Thanks for reading all about our favourite beginner air fryer recipes and we hope we have inspired you to try something new in your air fryer.

We are all new once and once you get into it you will love the freedom of cooking in the air fryer.

The Air Fryer thatwe own is this oneand it has been amazing for loads of family friendly meals.Or you can read ourPhilips Air Fryer Review here.

Further Reading

We also have a few extra articles that can help you get to grips with your new Philips Air fryer:

  • Philips Air Fryer Accessories
  • The Philips Air Fryer Review
  • The Ultimate Guide To The Air Fryer
  • How To Convert Any Recipe To The Air Fryer
  • How To Clean Your Air Fryer
  • Can You Use Foil In An Air Fryer?

We also recommend that you join our newsletter at recipethis.com too.You can do so on this linkand then you will be informed whenever we have new air fryer recipes.

As we are always adding new ones regularly and sharing new tips about using your Philips Air Fryer.

Air Fryer For Beginners PDF Cookbook

If you would like to get all the beginner air fryer recipes mentioned above, along with all the extra tutorials, then click on the image above orclick here.

We have put it together after many, many requests for a PDF version of all the recipes we have featured, that can act as your bible for getting used to your Air Fryer.

Calling Instant Pot Beginners

We also have a similar blog post forbeginner instant pot recipes. It has been downloaded by millions of instant pot readers and perfect for instant pot inspiration.You can access it by clicking here.

Can’t read it now? Then pin it for later!

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FAQs

What is the best first thing to cook in an air fryer? ›

Brussels sprouts are the best place to start your air-fried vegetable journey. They crisp up beautifully and take no time at all. If you're making these for a crowd, we suggest frying them up in batches as overcrowding the basket can lead to soggy results.

What are the 7 presets in Philips air fryer? ›

Touch screen with 7 presets

Preset programs include frozen snacks, fresh fries, meat, fish, chicken drumsticks, cake and even grilled veggies.

What is the secret to cooking in air fryer? ›

For best results of smaller foods such as fries, onion rings and chicken nuggets, remove the fryer basket halfway through preparation time and shake to mix around the food in the basket. This will help to evenly fry the food being prepared. Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result.

What cannot be cooked in an air fryer? ›

7 Foods You Should Never Cook In Your Air Fryer
  1. Wet Batters. Those beer-battered onion rings, fries, fish cutlets, plus tempura veggies and more are not well suited for a crisp in the air fryer. ...
  2. Cheesy Items. ...
  3. Large, Bone-In Meat Cuts. ...
  4. Baked Goods. ...
  5. Greens. ...
  6. Raw Rice and Other Grains. ...
  7. Too Much of Anything.
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What is the most popular food cooked in an air fryer? ›

Insider asked chefs to share their favorite things to make in an air fryer. Their favorite dishes to make in this appliance include gnocchi, chicken, and crunchy chickpeas. It's also possible to make flavorful steak, bacon, and chicken nuggets in an air fryer.

Is a Philips air fryer worth buying? ›

If you really love fried food without all the fat, the Philips is definitely worth the investment. That said, it's a big, heavy machine that's noisier than most of its competitors while operating. And with no digital control panel, it's hard to set cooking times and temperatures precisely.

How do you use an air fryer for the first time? ›

It is important to clean the basket and perforated tray prior to the usage for the first time. Additionally, before you begin cooking in a new air fryer just start it off for about 10 minutes before any food item is placed into the basket, to put off any chemical smell emitted by a new appliance.

What can I make in my Philips Airfryer? ›

Discover the best Airfryer recipes from Philips
  1. Fish and chips Airfryer recipe. ...
  2. Spicy drumsticks with barbecue marinade Airfryer recipe. ...
  3. Roasted rack of lamb with a macadamia crust Airfryer recipe. ...
  4. Pork tenderloin with bell pepper Airfryer recipe. ...
  5. Fried hot prawns with co*cktail sauce Airfryer recipe.

What to avoid when buying an air fryer? ›

Air fryer buying mistakes
  1. Going too big or too small. (Image credit: Cosori) ...
  2. Not prioritizing ease of use. (Image credit: Instant) ...
  3. Disregarding cleaning and maintenance. (Image credit: Ninja) ...
  4. Overlooking multifunctionality. (Image credit: Getty Images) ...
  5. Ignoring wattage and power. (Image credit: VonHaus)
Nov 23, 2023

What to put on the bottom of an air fryer? ›

Lining your air fryer with parchment paper is the best way to keep your appliance clean and your food delicious. Nothing beats cooking with an air fryer to get you crispy, tender food with a fraction of the oil.

Where do you place the parchment paper in an air fryer? ›

Preheat the air fryer (with the wire rack and basket in place) first, and then carefully set your perforated parchment paper inside the basket (you don't want to burn yourself!).

What is the first thing you do when you buy an air fryer? ›

Simple Tip! Some manufacturers recommend running the air fryer empty for 10 minutes before you actually cook with it, to let it off-gas. There might be a slightly chemical smell (one manual referred to it as a “new appliance smell”), so have the vents on or windows open. It should be just a one-time thing.

How to use air fryers for beginners? ›

Air Frying Tips for Optimal Results
  1. Balance Your Basket. Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket. ...
  2. Use the Right Basket. Use the perforated basket or pan that came with your appliance. ...
  3. Don't Overdo the Oil. Don't use too much oil. ...
  4. Convert Cooking Time. Adjust cooking time. ...
  5. Avoid Non-Stick Sprays.

Should I oil before air frying? ›

While your Philips Airfryer does not require oil to cook and fry the food, adding oil directly to fresh ingredients when preparing them, such as freshly peeled potatoes or chicken, can create a crispy layer and improve the overall taste of your dish. Note: never pour oil into the pan of the airfryer.

What is the general rule for cooking in the air fryer? ›

When taking a recipe from oven to air fryer, the general rule is to reduce the temperature by 20ºC – 30ºC, and cook for 20% less time.

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