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Air Fried Pumpkin Shakarpara

In our testing, we find cook times vary dramatically between brands of air fryers. As a result, we give wider than normal ranges on suggested cook times. Begin checking at the first time listed and adjust as needed.

Air Fryer Shrimp

Air-fryer shrimp make a delicious appetizer before a holiday party or potluck. Serve with a tasty dipping sauce. Fried shrimp also make a healthy protein for many meals. Toss shrimp into your favorite pasta, or serve shrimp with rice and steamed broccoli for a quick weeknight dinner. Add shrimp to a salad to make a filling, healthy dinner. Tuck shrimp into a sandwich wrap or burrito, or serve with roasted vegetables and quinoa or cauliflower rice.

Air Fryer Hamburgers

We use ground beef in this air-fryer hamburger recipe, but you can use any type of ground meat, like ground pork, turkey, chicken, lamb or wild game. If you have a favorite pork burger or turkey burger recipe, feel free to use the seasonings from that recipe. Then, cook the burger patties until a thermometer inserted in the middle of a patty reads 160° (or 165° for ground poultry), flipping halfway through.

Air Fryer Bacon

You can cook frozen bacon in the air fryer, but it takes an extra three to four minutes. It’s OK if the bacon is too frozen to separate into individual pieces; cook the bacon as a slab for the first three minutes. Then, separate the slices, spread them out on the air fryer rack and cook as directed above.

Air Fryer Cabbage

You'll be amazed how time in the air fryer brings out the sweetness of the cabbage and onions. The vinegar-mustard sauce makes this dish similar to a warm slaw. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Bakewell Pie Tarts

With my busy family of five, I'm always burning things in the oven because I get pulled into other tasks. But the air fryer, with its time-controlled powers, has been a godsend. Now when the inevitable family emergency pops up, I don’t have to worry about setting off the smoke alarm! My British heritage means I grew up on tea and Bakewell tarts. This easy rendition uses similar components of the iconic tart, but it's easier for bustling families to make. You can use any type of jam you want!

Twice Cooked Fried Chicken

Fried chicken is my favorite food, so it’s no surprise that I’ve tried dozens of recipes looking for the perfect batch. This recipe is the result of my mission to create my own foolproof rendition.

Air Fryer Ham

How long to cook ham in an air fryer depends on several factors. Larger hams and bone-in hams take longer to cook than boneless hams. Plus, when testing air fryers, our Test Kitchen found cook times vary dramatically among brands of air fryers. It’s best to use a meat thermometer instead of the clock to determine when the ham is finished cooking.

Chickpea Meatballs

You can certainly bake these chickpea meatballs instead of cooking them in an air fryer. To do so, place them on a prepared sheet tray and pop them into an oven that’s preheated to 350°. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cook time.