Air fryers seem like a magical kitchen appliance that can do no wrong, but (sadly) you can’t use them to cook everything. From soggy messes to uneven cooks, it’s best to avoid using an air fryer for these 3 foods. 

1. Uncooked grains  

Cooking a grain that must be submerged in water? Ditch the air fryer for this one! An air fryer is designed to cook dry ingredients. Not only would this (still) trending appliance not heat up the water properly, causing a mushy mess, the liquid can seep through into parts of the air fryer that can cause electric malfunctions. 

Still want to cook pasta in the air fryer? Rather try this viral recipe to make pasta chips! 

@munchin_mash Pasta chips #pastachips #friedpasta #airfriedpasta ♬ original sound – Wayne Chang

2. Large bone in cuts of meat  

Although convenient, an air fryer is not built to roast a big cut of meat with the bone in. Rather use the oven for this one. Why? Roasting a leg of lamb or any other choice of roast in this handy appliance will result in unevenly cooked meat. The result? Raw meat on one side, while some parts of your meat will be (too) well done.  

3. Leafy greens 

While there are many ways to prepare your veggies, cooking your leafy greens in an air fryer is not one of them. Leafy greens are lightweight, and the way that the air circulates through the air fryer can cause the leaves to blow around. This can result in some leaves being crispy and others being shrivelled up.   

These kale chips are the perfect healthy snack to make in the oven instead 

@salad.gold The perfect snack #snack #snacks #vegan #rawvegan #vegantiktok #plantbased #plantbasedrecipes #healthy ♬ Everything I Wanted – Nuq

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Air fryers are the new staples of the kitchen – and we can see why. These handy appliances can serve up delicious meals in a fraction of the time. We turn to TikTok (our old faithful) for these yummy and easy-to-make air fryer recipes that will leave you dishing again (and again and again).

Frittata  

Who knew you could make this delicious egg dish in an air fryer? Whip up a frittata in no time. Simply insert and add oil to a baking paper liner in your air fryer, whisk your eggs with a fork, and add your fresh ingredients – all in one place. Set your timer for 20 minutes and voila! A delicious breakfast (without a greasy pan) in a few simple steps. 

@bigmommakimbo7 Quick, easy and delicious #airfryer #airfryerrecipes #airfryerhack #airfryerfrittata #airfryereggs #ultenic #easyrecipe #quickrecipes #frittata #eggs #eggrecipe #TheRealPussinBoots #hack #viral #viralvideo #4upage #fyp #GenshinImpact33 ♬ Snap Yo Fingers – Lil Jon

Crispy Parmesan potatoes 

Upgrade your humble potato from side to main dish with this delicious, crispy Parmesan potato recipe. Half your potatoes and crisscross your knife in them to create block indents. Add melted butter, parmesan and seasoning (listed in the video below) to the base of the air fryer. Then, pack your potato halves and set for 20 minutes. Flip them over, top with more parmesan and sprinkle with fresh herbs before you air fry them for another 10 minutes. Before you write it off as another spud dish, give it a shot. You’re bound to be impressed. 

@boredoflunch Airfryer Crispy Parmesan Potatoes #airfryer #potatoes #potato #viral #airfryerrecipes #fyp #foryou #roasties #fypシ ♬ Anti-Hero – Taylor Swift

Also read: Baked potatoes with tuna ceviche

Air-fryer fish tacos 

Why wait for Taco Tuesdays when you can make these tasty fish tacos in the air fryer whenever you want? If you haven’t seen it already, this tasty (and easy-to-make) recipe is bound to show up on your TikTok ‘For You’ page. Season your fish and place it on baking paper to cook in the air fryer. Toss together cabbage, onion, herbs and spices and mix with mayo, lime and sriracha for the slaw. Dump the pieces of fish and delicious slaw mixture in mini tortilla wraps, and that’s it! 

@munchinwithmaddie_ consider me obsessed!!! these easy air fryer fish tacos with cilantro lime slaw are my go-to so fun & yum RECIPE (gluten free, dairy free): -1 lb white fish (i usually use pollock) -1 tsp chili powder -1 tsp cumin -1/2 tsp paprika -1/2 tsp garlic powder -1/2 tsp onion powder -salt + pepper + cayenne to taste -oil or cooking spray for the cilantro lime slaw: -3 cups shredded cabbage (or use a bagged coleslaw mix) -1/3 cup chopped cilantro -1/3 cup chopped red onion or shallot -juice from 1/2-1 lime (i prefer it really citrusy so i use a full lime!) -2 tbsp mayo (or try greek yogurt) -squirt of sriracha -salt to taste to serve: -almond flour or corn tortillas -avocado -cilantro -lime in a large bowl, add all slaw ingredients and toss to combine. preheat air fryer to 400F (or oven). mix together all the seasonings in a small bowl. pat the fish dry and coat each side with a little oil or cooking spray. sprinkle the seasoning on and rub it in. repeat on the other side. air fry for 7-10 mins (depends on the thickness of your fish – adjust time to make sure that the internal temp reads at least 145F). add your tortillas to the air fryer to warm them up. assemble tacos starting with slaw, then pieces of fish, avocado, cilantro and lime juice. enjoy! #fishtacos #tacorecipe #airfryerrecipes #glutenfreedairyfree #easydinnerideas #easyandhealthy #healthydinnerideas #weeknightdinner #healthytacos ♬ original sound – Maddie

Honey BBQ chicken strips 

Whether you serve them as a snack or dish them up as a delicious meal, chicken tenders are always a hit. Plus, it’s the perfect mid-week meal when pressed for time. Start by crushing up some cornflakes and set them aside in a bowl. Cut up breast fillets into strips and spice with BBQ seasoning. Then, in a separate bowl, whisk an egg. Dip the spiced chicken tenders in the egg mixture, then in the cornflakes until fully coated. Pop them in the air fryer for about 12 minutes at 180°C until cooked through. Now, microwave a mixture of tomato sauce, honey and BBQ sauce for the dip. Add some chopped chives and serve with as is or with grilled veggies. Yum! 

@fitwaffle Air fryer chicken part 5 Honey BBQ chicken tenders #airfryer #airfryerrecipes #chicken ♬ Love You So – The King Khan & BBQ Show

Air-fryer brownies 

This quick-and-easy recipe really is that girl when you’re craving something sweet, but don’t feel like going all out or putting in too much effort. And it only takes 4 minutes to make! In a small bowl, mix sugar, cocoa powder and flour. Then add oil and water and mix until a batter forms. Add some chocolate chunks and air fry for just four minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream and dig in! 

@thebigmansworld_official Air fryer brownies that take 4 minutes. No eggs, no milk, no butter. #airfryerdesserts #airfryerbaking #airfryerbrownies #vegandesserts #foodtok ♬ Imagination – Lize Mynhardt

Also read: Chocolate chip and Oreo brownie bars

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