Your air fryer is one of the easiest ways to turn frozen foods into quick, crispy snacks and meals with almost no effort. When you’re short on time but still want something hot and satisfying, it can transform simple freezer staples into golden, crunchy bites in minutes.
In this collection, you’ll find a wide variety of frozen foods that cook beautifully in the air fryer, from appetizers and sides to easy lunches and late-night snacks. Once you start using your air fryer this way, you’ll probably find yourself keeping a few extra favorites stocked in the freezer just for busy days.
Samosas
Air Fryer Samosas can be quickly made with frozen or homemade samosas in the air fryer. They turn out crispy and nice, but with fewer calories than deep fried. Get the recipe
Chicken Fries
These Easy Air Fryer Chicken Fries are crispy in minutes in the air fryer. They make a fantastic quick snack from frozen to done in 6 minutes. Get the recipe
Mini Corndogs
These Air Fryer Mini Corndogs are simple to make in just under 10 minutes, starting with frozen corndogs that you can buy in a package at the store. Get the recipe
Mini Tacos
Air Fryer Mini Tacos are made with frozen mini tacos and any dipping sauce you have at your disposal to form an awesome and delicious snack or quick lunch. Get the recipe
Chicken Nuggets
These Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets turn out the best of any method I’ve used to make chicken nuggets in the past, including the oven. They crisp up perfectly in just a few minutes. Get the recipe
Potstickers
Frozen Potstickers in the air fryer are a super easy way to make a delicious appetizer or snack. Since they’re air fried and not fried on a pan, there’s no mess factor and they turn out chewy with crispy edges, just as they’re supposed to be. Get the recipe
Egg Rolls
These Frozen Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer get perfectly crispy on the outside and cooked on the inside, without all the extra oil they’d soak up in the deep fryer. Whether you buy frozen egg rolls or make your own fresh egg rolls, you can make them quickly and easily in the air fryer. Get the recipe
Pizza Rolls
These tasty, bite-sized Air Fryer Pizza Rolls are a delicious party snack that can be made quickly and easily, producing perfectly crisp pizza rolls without having to use the oven. We’ll show you how to cook pizza rolls in the air fryer and have them turn out perfectly. Get the recipe
Green Beans
Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans are a great side dish that you can always have on hand in the freezer. It takes just 8 minutes to cook in the air fryer and is a very healthy side dish to pair with any meal. Get the recipe
Broccoli
Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli is a great side dish that you can always have on hand in the freezer. It takes just 8 minutes to cook in the air fryer and is a very healthy side dish to pair with any meal. Get the recipe
Brussels Sprouts
Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts are a great side dish that you can always have on hand in the freezer. It takes just 10 minutes to cook in the air fryer and is a very healthy side dish to pair with any meal. Get the recipe
Mozzarella Sticks
Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks are baked in the air fryer for a crunchy exterior and a gooey interior without having to cook them in the oven or the deep fryer. Get the recipe
Bagel Bites
Air Fryer Bagel Bites might be the easiest snack there is to make. It’s perfect for after school snacks or whenever you just have the munchies. Get the recipe
French Fries
These Air Fryer Frozen French Fries are a healthier way to make fries without the oil of deep frying and they turn out perfectly crispy and crunchy, just like your favorite fast food fries. Get the recipe
Sweet Potato Fries
Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer are the easiest possible method for making great, crispy sweet potato fries, without the hassle of baking in the oven. Get the recipe
Fish Sticks
These Air Fryer Fish Sticks are a super simple way to turn store-bought frozen fish sticks into a crispy hot snack or meal in just minutes. Get the recipe
Chicken Tenders
These Easy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders are a really fast and convenient meal idea. They turn out super crunchy, juicy and delicious in just minutes in the air fryer. Get the recipe
Pierogi
These Frozen Pierogi in the Air Fryer are delicious potato-filled dumplings with crispy exterior and comforting soft potato and cheese filling. They make a quick and satisfying dinner or easy appetizer. Get the recipe
Gyoza
Air Fryer Gyoza is a fast and tasty snack that can be cooked from frozen to crispy and hot in just 8 minutes (6 if thawed). That makes it a super quick appetizer, side dish, or snack. Get the recipe
Hash Browns
Air Fryer Hash Browns are a popular breakfast staple that are delicious, quick, crispy made in the air fryer. The crispy crunch make them irresistibly delicious. Get the recipe
Waffles
It’s so simple to make air fryer frozen waffles that you don’t even need to bother with any other way of making them. They come out perfectly crisp and fluffy inside. Get the recipe
Burgers
If you’ve never made frozen burgers in the air fryer, you’re missing out on the single easiest meal you can make with your favorite new kitchen appliance. Give it a try and you’ll see how well the juices get locked into the burger, just the way it was meant to be. Get the recipe
Crab Cakes
Cooking Frozen Crab Cakes in the Air Fryer is a hassle-free and quick way to prepare a crispy and satisfying dinner or appetizer—just add them to the air fryer basket and they’re ready in 18 minutes. Get the recipe
Meatballs
Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs are just about the simplest meal you can make in the air fryer, using store-bought frozen meatballs, in under 10 minutes. Get the recipe
Chicken Wings
Frozen Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer take just a few extra minutes to cook and they turn out just as crisp and juicy as thawed chicken wings, so why not skip the defrosting and just go for it! Get the recipe
Pizza
There’s no easier way to make a personal size pizza than in the air fryer. Air Fryer Frozen Pizza doesn’t require the entire oven to be preheated, only takes 8-10 minutes to cook, and turns out perfectly crisp. Get the recipe
Chicken Kiev
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Kiev is a crunchy and creamy stuffed chicken dish that you just need to remove from the box and put directly into the air fryer. It’s ready in under 20 minutes. Get the recipe
French Bread Pizza
You’ll be amazed by how quick and effortless it is to cook Air Fryer French Bread Pizza. The result is a wonderfully crispy, crusty, and thick pizza that turns out just right every time. Get the recipe
Chicken Patties
Air Fryer Chicken Patties are quick and result in juicy patties perfect for your burgers. Whether you use homemade chicken patties or store-bought ones, these are cooked to perfection in an air fryer! Get the recipe
Salmon
Frozen Salmon in the Air Fryer is just about the easiest possible way to make this healthy, Omega-3 packed fish. It’s done in minutes and you’ll never go back to making it any other way. Get the recipe
Calamari
This Air Fryer Frozen Calamari recipe uses store-bought frozen calamari, cooked in the air fryer for just a few minutes and served with a creamy chipotle dipping sauce. Get the recipe
Fish Fillets
These Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets, cooked from store-bought breaded fish, are super easy to make in the air fryer so you save time making your meal. Get the recipe
Shrimp
This Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp recipe will show you just how easy it is to make tasty low-carb shrimp straight from the freezer in only 8 minutes. Get the recipe
Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.