Learn how to make common, frozen foods in the air fryer, including cook times and helpful techniques!

An air fryer isn’t just for making new, fancy air fryer recipes that you have never tried before, you can also make the most common and simple foods in it, even frozen foods!

I think the air fryer beats the oven in making these foods crispy and as a bonus, you don’t have to turn on the oven!

Try your favorite common foods (including frozen foods) in the air fryer and you won’t believe how much delicious it is! I’ve included links so you can quickly navigate to your air fried food of interest.

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks


Wondering how long to cook chicken legs in air fryer? This Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks recipe is a quick and easy way to make chicken drumsticks in the air fryer, and it’s ready in less than 25 minutes. A healthier version of frying chicken with a delicious honey soy marinade!

Have chicken thighs? Air fry chicken thighs with an easy cajun barbecue rub! Try this easy recipe. -> Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Hamburgers

These Air Fryer Hamburgers are ready in less than 20 minutes! It’s easy to make burgers in the air fryer and make for a juicy burger that can be topped with all your favorite burger toppings without firing up the grill!

a photo of a hamburger made in the air fryer

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

Looking for a way to make crispy, juicy and crunchy fried chicken in your air fryer? Look no further. This Air Fryer Fried Chicken recipe is the absolute best and way less fat than frying!

Want to make make your air fryer fried chicken a bit fancy? Try this easy recipe. -> Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Did you know that you can make the best baked potatoes in the air fryer? Easy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are perfectly fluffy and tender on the inside with a crispy skin on the outside. Dress them up with toppings or keep it simple with butter and salt & pepper.

Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables

All you need is frozen vegetables, cooking spray, your favorite spices, and an air fryer to make these air fryer frozen vegetables. These veggies cook perfectly in under 15 minutes!

Have fresh veggies? Try one of these easy recipes. -> Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Air Fryer Zucchini Chips Perfectly Roasted Air Fryer Carrots Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan

Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets

Ditch the oven and make these deliciously crispy air fryer frozen chicken nuggets! Whether your using Tyson Fun Nuggets, Dino Buddies or another brand, this post will help you cook your frozen nuggets in the air fryer.

The ultimate snack, lunch, or dinner prepared in under 15 minutes.

Want to make Air Fryer Chicken Strips from scratch? Try this easy recipe. -> Easy Air Fryer Chicken Strips

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

Make the perfect air fryer grilled cheese every time, with this recipe. Crispy, buttered slices of bread house slices of gooey, melted cheese. A classic sandwich to pair with countless meals throughout the year.

a photo of a grilled cheese sandwich made in the air fryer

Air Fryer Bacon

Yes, you can cook bacon in an air fryer! Crispy, delicious, and ready in about 10 minutes, learn how to cook your favorite bacon in your air fryer with just a few simple steps.

Frozen Mozzarella Sticks in Air Fryer

Wondering how long to air fryer frozen mozzarella sticks? Learn how to in this post!

Making frozen mozzarella sticks in the air fryer is the perfect way to get them extra crispy, with the ooey gooey cheese melted just right. Air Fried Frozen Mozzarella Sticks are an easy, delicious snack!

Want to make your Air Fryer Mozzarella sticks from scratch? Try this easy recipe. ->Homemade Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

a photo of frozen air fryer mozzarella sticks

Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries

For the crispiest sweet potato fries, use the air fryer! It uses a lot less oil than deep frying and cooks faster than the oven. These are great for a healthy, quick, and easy snack!

If you want to make your air fryer sweet potato fries from scratch, try this easy recipe! -> Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Air Fryer Croutons

It’s so quick and easy to make up a batch of crispy croutons in your air fryer. Seasoned with parmesan cheese and black pepper, they are perfect for topping salads and soups, and are ready to serve in minutes. Make up a big batch to enjoy throughout the week.

Air Fryer Frozen Tater Tots

Cook up frozen tater tots in the air fryer (also referred to as air fryer crispy crowns or potato puffs). Simply seasoned, your frozen tater tots come out crunchy and golden brown for a convenient side dish or game day appetizer. Once you try them in the air fryer, you won’t cook them any other way!

Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

These air fryer frozen onion rings make a quick and easy side dish or appetizer that is ready in under 10 minutes. Crispy and golden onion rings that taste like they were deep fried without the calories.

a photo of frozen onion rings made in the air fryer

Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings

Did you know that you can cook frozen chicken wings in your air fryer in just 25 minutes? NO thawing required! This recipe teaches you how to make perfect air fried frozen chicken wings!

If you want to make your air fryer chicken wings with fresh wings, try this recipe! -> Buffalo Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Frozen Garlic Bread In Air Fryer

You can cook frozen garlic bread in the air fryer in a matter of a few minutes. This air fried Texas Toast is a perfect side dish and accompaniment for your meals and soups.

Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

The classic microwave snack was always better in the oven- but it takes too long! Cooking pizza rolls in the air fryer is super easy. Using the air fryer is the best of both worlds- crispy, delicious and still pretty darn fast!

Air Fryer Frozen Spring Rolls

Air Fryer Frozen Spring Rolls are the easiest way to get this crunchy and delicious appetizer on your plate in less than 10 minutes. No more frying or preheating your oven, just cook your frozen spring rolls in the air fryer and they come out perfect every time!

Air Fryer Hot Dogs

Air Fryer Hot Dogs just might forever change how you make your hot dogs! Cooking hot dogs in the air fryer gives you the juiciness of a rotisserie and the char of an outdoor grill.

Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks

Not just a kid favorite anymore- everyone loves crunchy hot Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks. Making frozen fish sticks in the air fryer is super easy – no hot oven required!

If you want to make your air fryer fish sticks from scratch, try this recipe! -> Air Fryer Fish Sticks

Air Fryer Frozen Waffles

No toaster? No problem! Pop your frozen waffles in the air fryer for your new favorite breakfast.

A photo of a collage of air fryer recipes