Air fryers are great tools for easily cooking crispy foods. They use less added fat than deep fryers because they brown foods with hot air rather than hot oil. Try these fall-inspired recipes in your air fryer. Don’t have an air fryer? Try them in the oven, preferably on the “convection” setting. For crispiest results, cook foods in a single layer and don’t crowd the basket.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Makes 4 servings
Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min
Ingredients
4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), cut lengthwise into wedges
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Preparation
Toss sweet potato wedges with oil and spices. Spread wedges in a single layer in the fry basket (you may need to do two batches). Cook at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes, until crispy, tossing halfway through.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¼ recipe
Per serving
Calories: 165; Total fat: 4 g; Saturated fat: 1 g; Sodium: 158mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Total carbs: 32g; Fiber: 5g; Sugars: 1g; Protein 1.9 g; Potassium 930mg
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Makes 4 servings
Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min
Ingredients
1 lb brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1 Tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground pepper
½ tsp onion powder
Preparation
Toss brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper and onion powder. Arrange in a single layer in air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F until sprouts are crisp, 20 to 25 minutes, shaking halfway.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¼ recipe
Per serving
Calories: 80; Total fat: 4 g; Saturated fat: 1 g; Sodium: 176mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Total carbs: 11 g; Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 3 g; Protein 4 g; Potassium 445 mg
Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash Wedges
Makes 4 servings
Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 Tbsp maple syrup
¼ tsp salt
1 1-lb acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
½ tsp dried thyme, or 2 tsp fresh thyme
Preparation
Mix together olive oil, melted butter, maple syrup and salt in a small bowl. Cut each squash half into four wedges. Brush with oil mixture. Place wedges in air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for about 20 minutes, until squash is tender. Sprinkle with thyme and serve.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¼ recipe
Per serving
Calories: 125; Total fat: 7 g; Saturated fat: 2 g; Sodium: 152 mg; Cholesterol: 8 mg; Total carbs: 18 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 6 g; Protein 1 g; Potassium 396 mg
Air Fryer Pork Chops
Makes 4 servings
Prep: 10 min Cook: 22 min
Ingredients
2 8-oz boneless pork chops, trimmed
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
1½ tsp mustard powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
Preparation
Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel. Using a sharp knife, lightly cut through each side of the pork chops in a crosshatch pattern. In a small bowl, mix together spices. Rub olive oil on the pork chops, then coat the pork chops with the spice mixture. Place in air fryer basket and set temperature to 400°F. Cook until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, about 18 to 22 minutes, flipping halfway.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ½ pork chop
Per serving
Calories: 200; Total fat: 8 g; Saturated fat: 2 g; Sodium: 356 mg; Cholesterol: 83 mg; Total carbs: 1 g; Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 0 g; Protein 30 g; Potassium 493 mg
Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
Makes 4 servings
Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min
Ingredients
1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted
Lettuce and tomato, for serving
Preparation
Mix turkey with Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and garlic powder and form into patties. Place in air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 burger
Per serving
Calories: 289; Total fat: 10g; Saturated fat: 3 g; Sodium: 595mg; Cholesterol: 80 mg; Total carbs: 20 g; Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 4 g; Protein 28g; Potassium 435mg