An air fryer makes life in the kitchen much easier. This versatile appliance does more than just chips – it can also cook meat, fish, vegetables and even baked goods. Whether you're cooking a meal or a quick snack, the air fryer helps anyone feel like a chef. In this guide, we’ll show you what you can (and can’t) cook in the air fryer.
An air fryer can prepare all kinds of dishes. Always check the packaging to confirm whether the food is suitable for air frying – that way, you’ll get the best results and avoid damage to your appliance. You can air fry chips and snacks, meats, fish, vegetables, and even bake cakes and rolls.
Potato products are very suitable for preparing in an air fryer. From crispy chips to seasoned potato snacks, an air fryer ensures a tasty result with less fat than a deep fryer. This makes the air fryer a healthy alternative to traditional frying. Discover which potato dishes you can easily prepare in the air fryer.
Air fryer chips come out crispy on the outside and soft inside. Drizzle fresh or frozen chips with sunflower oil for best results. Cook at 180°C for about 15 minutes, shaking halfway. Sweet potato crisps are also a great option.
Potato wedges, slices and snacks (like croquettes or rösti) cook perfectly in the air fryer. Preheat to 180°C and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally.
With your portion of chips, you’ll naturally want a tasty snack, such as a frikandel or a kroket. You can, of course, also prepare a crispy bite to enjoy while watching a sports match or celebrating a birthday. Other classic Dutch snacks can naturally go in the air fryer as well, such as bitterballen, fish fingers and cheese soufflés. Are you a fan of other international or vegetarian snacks? You can just as easily prepare (vegetarian) spring rolls, vegetable balls and falafel in this device.
Cook juicy, crispy chicken breasts, meatballs or chops in the air fryer. Marinate for extra flavour and cook at 180°C – 15 mins for breasts, 20 mins for wings or meatballs, 25-30 mins for larger cuts like drumsticks.
Salmon and cod cook well in an air fryer – 7 minutes at 200°C gives salmon a lovely crust, while breaded fillets take 10 minutes at 180°C. Flip halfway and clean the air fryer after cooking so that your next meal doesn't taste like fish.
Vegetables like cauliflower, pepper, aubergine or courgette roast beautifully in the air fryer. Toss in oil and herbs and cook for 15 minutes at 180°C.
Did you know that you can also make the tastiest baked goods with an air fryer? With the help of the right air fryer accessories, you can bake delicious doughnuts, (bake-off) rolls and whole cakes. A big advantage of making baked goods in the air fryer is that it is usually faster than in the oven.
Feel like baking oliebollen yourself? Make these Dutch holiday treats with less oil. Shape thick batter into balls, then cook for 10 minutes at 180°C for light, golden oliebollen.
Bake-off rolls become deliciously crispy in the air fryer. Place the rolls in the air fryer at 180 degrees for 4 to 5 minutes for a crispy result. Also surprisingly tasty: sandwiches from the air fryer. Top 2 slices of bread, press them together and bake for 4 to 5 minutes at 180 degrees for a crispy sandwich without the need for a sandwich maker. You can also bake a full loaf of bread with an air fryer, for when you want to make a fresh bun quickly. Mix the right amounts of yeast, water, salt and flour into a ball and bake it for about 25 minutes at 200 degrees
Use heatproof moulds that fit your appliance. A small quiche takes 20 minutes at 160°C. Cakes typically need about 30 minutes – check for doneness with a skewer.
Cakes and muffins become surprisingly fluffy in the air fryer. Fill heat-resistant moulds with batter and place them in the air fryer. Bake small cakes and muffins for about 12 minutes at 160 degrees. The big advantage of this is that you can also prepare these kinds of festive baked goods in a small air fryer.
Air fryers can do more than fry. With the right accessories, you can grill, roast and bake. For baking, look for a model with a large capacity and use a baking tin. For roasting, use a rack or basket. For grilling, a grill plate is ideal.
Air fryers aren’t just for chips. You can cook entire meals with vegetables, potatoes, and meat or fish – and even bake muffins or bread. Experiment with different dishes to see just how versatile your air fryer can be.
