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    50 Easy Instant Pot Air Fryer Recipes

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    Published: Oct 12, 2022 | Updated: Oct 18, 2022 | Author: Paint the Kitchen Red | Leave a Comment

    collage of pork chops, samosas, chicken wings and almond cake - easy instant pot air fryer recipes

    This collection of Instant Pot air fryer recipes gives you plenty to choose from.These delicious recipes for appetizers, side dishes, main dishes, and desserts are sure to please your family and friends. These recipes are perfect for the Instant Pot air fryer lid, the Instant Pot Duo Crisp, Pro Crisp, Instant Pot Pro with Ultimate Lid, or Instant Vortex.

    collage of pork chops, samosas, chicken wings and almond cake - easy instant pot air fryer recipes

    The original, regular Instant Pots (e.g. Instant Pot Duo model) are so convenient for pressure cooking quick meals. However, they lack the ability to make crispy food.

    When the Instant Pot company introduced the Instant Pot Duo Crisp, Pro Crisp, and air fryer lid that fit the 6 quart Instant Pot model, the power of the Instant Pot multiplied tenfold! This was a game changer.

    If you want to find out more, I’ve written all about the Instant Pot Duo Crisp and how to use it and I’ve also compared the Instant Pot Duo Crisp vs Pro Crisp, two of the popular air fryer models. Instant Pot Pro Crisp recipes can follow the same instructions as Duo Crisp air fryer recipes.

    I have an Instant Pot air fryer and a regular air fryer. I love the Instant Pot air fryer because it’s integrated with the pressure cooker and I only need to have one appliance on my counter.

    The only downside is the air fryer basket, which fits in the Instant Pot stainless steel inner pot, is smaller than the traditional air fryer basket. However, Instant brands has the Instant Vortex air fryer which is a stand-alone toaster oven style air fryer and has a larger capacity.

    Whatever it is you’re looking for, whether it’s air fryer recipes for beginners or experienced uthis roundup of Instant air fryer recipes has something to please everyone!

    From french fries to chicken tenders, roasted squash to pork chops, there are lots of delicious choices. Also, be sure to check out my collection of the best air fryer frozen foods such as steak fries, samosas, and empanadas.

    Instant Pot Air Fryer Appetizers

    These Instant Pot air fryer lid recipes are quick and easy. The original Instant Pot models lacked the ability to make crisp recipes. The addition of air frying capability has taken the Instant Pot to new levels. The hot air generated by the air fryer lid attachment crisps up the food in a fraction of the time it would take in the oven. And you only have one pot to clean!

    Instant Pot Air Fryer Chicken Wings

    Instant Pot Air Fryer chicken wings are so easy to make! And they're crisp and delicious. This recipe works for an Instant Pot air fryer lid or Duo Crisp and it also works for traditional air fryers.
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    Blue plate with hot wings glistening with sauce and carrots, celery in a white bowl and Frank's redhot sauce in background

    Instant Pot Air Fryer French Fries

    There’s no need to turn on the oven to cook frozen french fries anymore! Air fryer frozen french fries turn out crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. And you can make them in less time than it takes to cook them in the oven or deep-fry them.  If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can also use a traditional air fryer or bake them in the oven.
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    French fries with sea salt and parsley wrapped in white parchment and a glass bowl with ketchup

    Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

    These air fryer pizza rolls are cheesy, saucy, and melty. Learn how to make them from scratch!

    Credit: Broke Back Vegan
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    pizza rolls

    Air Fryer Pesto Smashed Potatoes

    If you like crispy potatoes that are also creamy, these Pesto Smashed Potatoes are for you! Thanks to the Instant Pot Duo Crisp air fryer, this recipe could not be easier to make, too. Naturally gluten-free.

    Credit: Moon and Spoon and Yum
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    potatoes with topping

    Instant Pot Fries From Scratch

    Can an Instant Pot cook french fries? Yes! Learn to make crispy Instant Pot French Fries that are vegan, plant-based and gluten-free.
    Credit: Summeryule
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    Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

    A simple recipe for air fryer baked potatoes and a healthy twice baked potatoes filling with cheddar cheese, bacon, and Greek yogurt.

    Credit: Kinda Healthy Recipes
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    stuffed baked potatoes

    Air Fried Pickles

    Love fried pickles? These healthier air fried pickles are coated with seasoned breadcrumbs, and are easy to make at home in your Instant Pot Air Fryer.

    Credit: Champagne Tastes
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    Air Fryer Carrot Fries

    Delicious Air Fryer Carrot Fries in a simple recipe coated with paprika & salt served with slightly spicy sriracha mayonnaise. Super easy side dish!
    Credit: Bon Appeteat
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    roasted carrots

    Pumpkin Chips From Pumpkin Skin

    Pumpkin Chips are an easy, healthy and crispy snack. They can be baked in the oven or air fried in delicious warming Fall seasonings- nutmeg and cinnamon.

    Credit: Tasty Oven
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    pumpkon chips

    Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Buns

    These soft and fluffy pizza buns, made from homemade pizza dough and homemade pizza tomato sauce are a great bite sized lunch or party snack!

    Credit: Lexa’s Recipes
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    pizza rolls

    Vegan Cornish Hand Pies

    For fall and winter, we have our vegan spin on the Classic Cornish Pasty. The flakiest and buttery vegan pastry encases chunky root vegetables and a savoury thyme gravy. We have air-fried these plant-based cornish hand pies.

    Credit: J Cooking Odyssey
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    vegetable pastie

    Air Fryer Kale Chips

    These easy air fryer kale chips are delicious, quick and easy! Make them at home in your Instant Pot Air Fryer for a healthy snack.
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    kale chips

    Air Fryer Ravioli

    Air fryer ravioli is wonderfully crispy on the outside and filled with cheese or beef on the inside.

    Credit: Monday is Meatloaf
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    toasted ravioli

    Air Fryer Apple Chips

    Prepared in the Duo Crisp air fryer, apple chips are a nutritious, low calorie snack that you can enjoy instead of potato chips or other snacks.

    Credit: The Belly Rules the Mind
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    Gochujang Flavored Corn Ribs

    Corn Ribs is the best plant-based snack or appetizer. It is made by brushing gochujang paste on corn and then air frying them until crispy.

    Credit: This That More
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    corn with spices

    Air Fryer Egg Rolls

    These delicious and easy Air Fryer Egg Rolls (Instant Pot Egg rolls) are the perfect appetizer, party bite, or game-day snack.

    Credit: Recipes From a Pantry
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    Bacon Wrapped Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

    A healthy 5-ingredient recipe for air fryer jalapeño poppers with chorizo and bacon. Each jalapeño popper has just 50 calories!

    Credit: Kinda Healthy Recipes
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    bacon wrapped jalapeno

    Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

    Say bye-bye to grease with these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders! Made with a simple dredge, these tenders are just as crispy as their deep-fried counterparts.

    Credit: Jo Cooks
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    Air Fryer Pigs in a blanket

    Air fryer Pigs in a blanket have a flaky crescent crust with a hot dog in the center that makes the perfect air fryer appetizers.

    Credit: Adventures of a Nurse
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    Instant Pot Air Fryer Side Dishes

    I love how easy these side dishes are to make in the Instant Pot air fryer. When you’re looking for an easy recipe to round out your menu, this collection of air fryer Instant Pot recipes is the place to find your perfect side dish.

    Instant Pot Air Fryer Potatoes

    Air fryer roasted potatoes go with just about anything! These air fryer fried potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and they cook in much less time than in the oven. They make a great side dish for dinner or you can serve them as breakfast potatoes! If you don’t have an Instant Pot air fryer or air fryer lid, you can use a traditional air fryer or bake them in the oven.
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    White plate with crispy golden potatoes stacked and garnished with parsley

    Air Fryer Cauliflower

    This Air Fried Cauliflower recipe is an easy and delicious vegetarian dish that goes with just about anything. With just a handful of ingredients, you can make a tasty and healthy vegetable side dish with little effort and wonderful flavor. If you don’t have an Instant Pot air fryer or air fryer lid, you can use a traditional air fryer or bake them in the oven.
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    golden brown roasted cauliflower on a black plate with parsley garnish

    Instant Pot Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

    These are the best air fryer brussel sprouts! They come out so crispy on the outside and tender with a pleasant bite on the inside and they cook in much less time than in the oven. They make a great side dish for dinner. If you don’t have an Instant Pot air fryer or air fryer lid, you can use a traditional air fryer or bake them in the oven.
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    gray speckled bowl with roasted brussel sprouts cut in half

    Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe

    This air fryer asparagus recipe is much more simple and much faster than traditional roasting. Toss the asparagus in the air fryer, and eat!

    Credit: The Oregon Dietician
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    asparagus

    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a simple and quick appetizer or side dish that comes together in under 20 minutes.

    Credit: Monday is Meatloaf
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    asparagus wrapped in bacon

    Instant Pot Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

    Take Instant Pot baked potatoes to the next level by using the air fryer lid to crisp up the skin. The Instant Pot makes the creamiest and fluffiest baked potatoes you’ll ever eat in a fraction of the time!
    Credit: Pressure Cooking Today
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    baked potato

    Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

    This Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash is a fast and simple side dish. With one ingredient needed, this 10-minute air fryer recipe is one of the best! Perfect for an easy fall recipe.

    Credit: Joy Filled Eats
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    spaghetti squash

    Air Fryer Acorn Squash

    This air fryer acorn squash is an easy, mess-free way to cook winter squash! Use your Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid and your favorite seasonings.

    Credit: Champagne Tastes
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    acorn squash roasted

    Air Fryer Fried Rice

    This Instant Pot fried rice includes Instant Pot Duo Crisp and Ninja Foodie or Air Fryer Lid instructions. Also has vegetarian and vegan options. Or make it with meats such as chicken, beef, shrimp, or pork.

    Credit: Instant Pot Cooking
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    fried rice

    Air Fryer Curly Zucchini Fries

    Whip up a batch of these Air Fryer curly zucchini fries! Spiralized Zucchini fries make a fantastic side dish or appetizer.

    Credit: Adventures of a Nurse
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    zucchini fries

    Instant Pot Air Fryer Breads

    One of the things that just did not work for me in the original Instant Pot was baking bread. The Instant Pot air fryer solves this problem and allows you to bake breads and biscuits faster than the oven.

    How to bake perfect bread in Instant pot

    A complete guide to make bread in an instant pot. The instant pot bread can not get any better than this, fluffy and light with crispy crust.

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    bread rolls

    Instant Pot Air Fryer Biscuits

    Air fryer biscuits (Instant Pot Biscuits) are golden and crunchy. These flaky pumpkin biscuits are perfect for fall and Thanksgiving.

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    Air Fryer Cherry Scones with Lemon Glaze

    A delicious breakfast recipe made with pantry staples with the air fryer. Combine any dried fruit for this recipe.

    Credit: Monday is Meatloaf
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    scones

    Instant Pot Air Fryer Main Dishes

    The star of your dinner table is the main dish. This collection of Instant Pot air fryer main dish recipes has something for everone. There are pork, chicken, fish, beef, and vegetarian recipes. There are sophisticated recipes and kid-friendly recipes.

    Instant Pot Air Fryer Pork Chops

    These easy Instant Pot air fryer pork chops are juicy and tender, and are done in no time! With just a handful of ingredients, you can make a tasty main dish with little effort and delicious results. If you don’t have an Instant Pot air fryer or air fryer lid, you can use a traditional air fryer or bake them in the oven.
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    3 spice crusted pork chops on white plate with rosemary garnish

    Air Fryer Whole Chicken

    This Instant Pot Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken is an incredible dinner idea that only requires 4 ingredients! It’s a low-carb, keto, gluten-free, and grain-free recipe your family is going to love.

    Credit: Joy Filled Eats
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    whole chicken

    Instant Pot Ravioli Lasagna

    Lazy ravioli lasagna uses fresh or frozen ravioli, jar marinara sauce, and the Instant Pot pressure cooker for an easy family-friendly recipe.

    Credit: The Feathered Nester
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    Air Fryer Paneer Fry Tikka

    This is the best Tandoori Paneer Tikka you’ll ever make at home! Same restaurant style taste, but making them our Air Fryer !

    Credit: The Belly Rules the Mind
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    paneer kebabs

    Air Fryer Filet Mignon

    Air Fryer Filet Mignon is easy, delicious, & tender. You only need 12 minutes for an amazing main course. It’s keto, low carb, & gluten-free.

    Credit: Joy Filled Eats
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    steak

    Air Fryer Sausage

    Enjoy your favorite sausage in no time with this Air Fryer Sausage. It cooks quickly, is absolutely delicious, and provides a ton of versatility for whatever meal you are looking to complete.

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    Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast Recipe – Enjoy Clean Eating

    Air fryer frozen chicken breasts are tender and juicy on the inside, with a slightly crispy exterior. Perfectly cooked using the air fryer!

    Credit: Enjoy Clean Eating
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    sliced poultry with salad

    Easy Instant Pot Duo Crisp Frito Chili Pie

    Instant Pot Duo Crisp Frito Chili Pie is an easy ground beef dinner idea. Corn chips, diced tomatoes, beans and more all cooked in one.

    Credit: Bake Me Some Sugar
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    frito pie

    Instant Pot Ultra Crispy Pork Belly

    Easy to make this Super Tasty Crispy Pork Belly with few pantry ingredients. Juicy, tender, flavorful pork with ultra crunchy crackling. You’ll be addicted to this bite of heaven!

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    Instant Pot Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken

    Instant Pot Bang Bang Chicken using the Instant Pot air fryer turns out extremely crispy with minimal oil.Tastes best with Bang Bang Sauce & so healthy.

    Credit: Foodies Terminal
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    bang bang chicken

    Instant Pot Air Fryer Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Instant Pot Duo Crisp Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole is an incredible and easy weeknight dinner. The Instant Pot Duo just simplified my life.

    Credit: Sparkles to Sprinkles
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    chicken and broccoli casserole

    Instant Pot Roast Chicken & Potatoes

    Instant Pot roast chicken and potatoes with herb garlic butter made in the Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer or with regular model and oven.

    Credit: Instant Pot Eats
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    whole chicken

    Instant Pot Pot Roast (with air fryer lid)

    This is the best Instant Pot pot roast recipe, and browning it with the air fryer lid at the end makes it crazy delicious.

    Credit: A Pinch of Healthy
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    pot roast

    The Best Air Fryer Steaks

    The Best Air Fryer Steaks recipe – delicious easy steaks with a crunchy crust and tender inside from an air fryer or pressure cooker broiler.

    Credit: Sweet C’s Designs
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    steak

    Instant Pot BBQ Ribs (Duo Crisp Air Fryer or Oven Finish)

    Learn how to make easy, tender Instant Pot BBQ ribs using the classic Instant Pot or the Duo Crisp + Air Fryer model.

    Credit: Instant Pot Eats
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    pork ribs

    Instant Pot Air Fryer Desserts

    Finally, when you want to end the meal with something sweet, there are some delicious dessert recipes you can make in the Instant Pot air fryer. These are some of my favorite recipes. They’re guaranteed to please.

    Air Fryer Pear Cake

    This air fryer pear cake is comforting and delicious, especially during pear season. This is a no-frills tart that evokes nostalgia for simpler times, like being in grandma's kitchen, with the fruity vanilla aroma filling the air. [Oven instructions provided.]
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    Air fryer pear tart with powdered sugar on white plate with three pears in background

    Air Fryer Almond Cake

    This air fryer almond cake is one of the easiest cakes to make. Rich and buttery, this simple cake has minimal ingredients and tastes amazing. The almond flavor really shines in this air fryer cake recipe. When you want to make a smaller almond cake or you don’t want to use the oven in the summer, the air fryer is a great option to bake a delicious cake easily and quickly. Use a traditional air fryer or Instant Pot air fryer. (Oven instructions also provided.)
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    Cake on white plate with slivered almonds baked to a golden brown

    Air Fryer Pound Cake

    Moist and delicious, this air fryer cake recipe is as tasty as the oven version. When you want to make a smaller pound cake or you don’t want to use the oven in the summer, the air fryer is a great option to bake a delicious cake easily and quickly. Use a traditional air fryer or Instant Pot air fryer. (Oven instructions also provided.)
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    Pound cake on cake stand frosted with white frosting and topped with red balls and a ripe strawberry and blue berries on the side

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