Airfryer 101

Yes, frozen tater tots cook well in an air fryer from frozen; use a single layer at 400°F for 10–15 minutes, shaking once. If you’ve got a bag of frozen tater tots and zero patience for a long oven preheat, the air fryer is your friend. You get that crunchy shell, a fluffy center, and […]

Make jerky in an air fryer by marinating lean slices, heating to 160°F, then drying at 170°F until leathery. Air fryer jerky is simple once you treat it like two jobs: cook for safety, then dry for texture. The air fryer’s fan moves hot air fast, so small changes in slice thickness or load can

Cook corn dogs in the air fryer at 370°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping once, until the center reaches 165°F and the coating turns crisp. Corn dogs are a snack that asks for two things at once: a hot center and a browned shell that stays snappy when you bite. An air fryer can pull that

Cook salmon at 400°F for 8–12 minutes, then pull it when the center hits your target temp and flakes in thick, clean layers. Air-fried salmon can be weeknight-easy, but it’s easy to miss the timing by a minute and end up with dry edges each time. The trick is to treat “400°F” as a steady

Yes, you can use a wet batter in an air fryer, but it needs a set-up step so it sticks, sets fast, and turns crisp. Wet batter and air fryers can clash. An air fryer cooks with fast, dry heat and strong airflow. Classic wet batters count on a calm pool of hot oil to

Cook diced potatoes in the air fryer at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, shaking twice, until browned and tender. Diced potatoes are one of those side dishes that can be weeknight-easy and still feel like real food. The trick is getting two things at once: fluffy centers and a browned, snackable crust. An air fryer can

Dehydrate salmon for dogs in an air fryer at 140°F until fully dry and brittle, then cool, portion, and store airtight. Dehydrated salmon treats are a tidy way to use a small fillet, keep ingredients simple, and hand your dog a snack that doesn’t leave a greasy mess on your fingers. An air fryer can

Most frozen mozzarella sticks cook in an air fryer in 6–8 minutes at 390°F (200°C), shaken halfway. Mozzarella sticks are one of those snacks that go from “meh” to “why didn’t I do this sooner?” the moment you nail the timing. Too short and the breading stays pale. Too long and the cheese sneaks out,

Yes, a cedar plank can go in an air fryer if it’s untreated, soaked well, and kept below the heater to prevent smoke. Cedar plank cooking adds a clean, woodsy aroma and keeps delicate fish from sticking. An air fryer can pull it off, but the fan dries wood fast. Dry wood scorches, and scorched

Cook fresh bratwurst at 360°F for 12–15 minutes in an air fryer, turning once, until the center hits 160°F. Air-frying bratwurst is one of those weeknight wins that feels almost too easy. You get a browned casing, a juicy bite, and dinner on the table fast, with less mess than a skillet. The only catch: