5 Easy Air Fryer Recipes for Lazy Day Cooking

One of the most revolutionary inventions in cooking has to be the air fryer. You're telling us that you can cook something without frying it in oil? It has little to no preparation? Of course, we want one! No, we need one.

If you, like us, live by an air fryer, continue reading. Below, we've found five yummy recipes that will make you run to the kitchen.

Air Fryer Cheez-Its by It Is a Keeper

Already, Cheez-Its are one of our favorite snacks. That said, we've had a few moments of snacking when it seems like oat slightly coats our fingers. You can create a lighter version of the classic treat by throwing cheese, flour and butter into a food processor and air frying it.

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Air Fryer Donuts by Preppy Kitchen

Something about making a donut from scratch seems very daunting. However, when you replace the deep fryer with an air fryer, it becomes a very beginner friendly dessert. Yes, you'll have to create the dough, but it's not too challenging with this recipe from Preppy Kitchen.

preppy kitchen air fryer donuts

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Air Fryer Orange Chicken by Delish

Who doesn't love orange chicken? It's already amazing when you eat the deep-fried version from Panda Express or your favorite local Chinese food spot. You don't lose any of that crunchy, seasoned goodness when you air fry. If anything, this recipe from Delish makes it lighter, which also means it's easier to eat more!

delish air fryer orange chicken

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Air Fryer Pizza Bagels by Food Network

Pizza bagels are the kind of thing we probably wouldn't eat unless we had an air fryer. It just doesn't hit the same when you bake it. However, your air fryer will give it the perfect level of cheesiness without your usual dripping oil.

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Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs by Ahead of Thyme

Meatballs are one of those dishes that always seem like they take an absurd amount of time to cook. Thanks to the air fryer, you can say goodbye to long wait times. With this quick and simple guide from Ahead of Thyme, you can serve dinner in less than 15 minutes.

ahead of thyme sticky honey garlic meatballs

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