Making homemade tater tots is very easy and they are perfect for making ahead of time and storing in your freezer for whenever you want to air fry a batch of frozen tater tots! No worries if you don't feel like making them yourself, the times and temperatures in this recipe will also work for...
Appetizer Recipes
Air Fryer Calamari
It doesn't get much better than perfectly cooked calamari with a crispy flavorful coating dipped into delicious marinara sauce, and these air fryer calamari are certainly worth making! If you love the deep-fried version, you will be amazed at how similar these are to what you would get at your favorite local restaurant and there...
Cold Shrimp Dip
This cream cheese and cocktail sauce shrimp dip Is perfect for when you want a cold shrimp dip that you can make ahead of time. When planning appetizers for a party, you want to include a couple of cold dishes for every hot dish to make party day a little easier, and this easy dip...
Old Fashioned Ham Salad
This Old Fashioned Ham Salad Recipe is so easy to make with any leftover ham and only requires a few ingredients to create a delicious ham spread for sandwiches, crackers, or adding to a salad plate alongside tuna salad, egg salad, or chicken salad. It's also great stuffed into hard-boiled eggs for a twist on...
How to Cold Smoke Cheese on the Ninja Woodfire
Cold Smoking cheese is a great way to take inexpensive ordinary cheese and turn it into incredible blocks of cheese that proudly earn their place on fancy charcuterie boards. Smoked cheese also makes great gifts for the Foodie in your life and is relatively inexpensive to make compared to the cost of gourmet smoked cheeses. ...
Cheese Spread with Roasted Red Peppers
Cheese spread with roasted red peppers is one of the easiest cheese spreads to make and it only takes a few ingredients and a few minutes! It all starts with your favorite shredded cheddar cheese and a stand mixer or food processor. The creamy texture is perfect for spreading on your favorite crackers or using...
Moink Balls in the Ninja Woodfire
Moink Balls are the perfect appetizer that everyone loves. They have a funny name but are simply beef meatballs wrapped in bacon and glazed with barbecue sauce. Usually, they are made on a smoker, but if you don't have a smoker, you can also bake them in the oven. You may wonder where the word...
Air Fryer Pretzel Bites
Air Fryer Pretzel Bites are so fun to make and much easier than making homemade bread! You don't have to wait for the dough to proof, so it's much quicker too. The air fryer cooks these homemade pretzel bites perfectly, they have the classic pretzel flavor and are golden brown on the outside and chewy,...
Pretzel Cheese Dip
Want to impress your cheese-loving friends and family? Wow them with this pretzel cheese dip that stays in liquid form when serving it! It's a game-changer! AND... it only uses 3 simple ingredients! This recipe is perfect for serving with soft pretzel bites, but it's also perfect with tortilla chips and as a cheesy dip...
Homemade Guacamole
Making your own guacamole is super easy and it is easily customizable. Homemade guacamole is a balance of just a few ingredients that all come together in perfect proportion to create a fresh and delicious dip or accompaniment to other foods. Two important things to always remember when making guacamole are to use the freshest...
Keto Breadsticks
These are the BEST Keto Breadsticks and they are so easy to make. They only require a few simple ingredients and the flavor is outstanding! You can whip up a batch in under 20 minutes, which is way quicker than making traditional breadsticks from scratch, and they are low carb making them perfect if you...
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
These chicken bacon ranch sliders are so incredibly easy to make and perfect for an easy dinner or a party! The ingredients are simple and they are always a huge hit with everybody! You can assemble the little sandwiches ahead of time and serve them cold or keep the mixture warm for a hot sandwich....
Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Once you make these delicious Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms, you will understand exactly why I'm shouting from the rooftops that these are BEST stuffed mushrooms ever! The filling has a combination of a handful of ingredients that come together in harmony for the perfect bite! The mushrooms retain a great texture and that little drizzle...
Garlic & Herb Cheese Spread
If you love the spreadable Boursin cheese or Alouette garlic and herb spreadable cheese, you will absolutely love this recipe for Garlic and Herb cream cheese spread! And, it's so much less expensive to make yourself! Boursin cheese is a brand name cheese that is made with gournay cheese. Gournay cheese was created by Francois...
Air Fryer Falafel
Falafel is a flavorful appetizer or meal that can be made right in your air fryer! They are crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, and I think they are even better than when they are deep fried. What really sets this recipe apart from the falafel I've tried at various restaurants is...
Ninja Foodi Sweet Potato Fries
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries were a challenge for me. There, I've said it. What seems like the most simple air fryer recipe of all, wasn't. In theory, you should be able to peel your sweet potato, cut it and air fry it until the fries are nice and crispy. Every recipe I read made...
Air Fryer Garlic Knots
Turn a basic pizza dough into golden brown homemade garlic knots in just minutes using your air fryer! They are a great make-ahead appetizer to serve with homemade marinara sauce or as a side dish for spaghetti or lasagna. Air fryer garlic knots are even better than dinner rolls and super easy to make! You...
Fried Deviled Eggs (Deep Fried or Air Fried)
Take your deviled eggs to a whole new level with this easy and delicious recipe for Fried Deviled Eggs. The best news is you don't have deep fry them if you don't want to. Your air fryer makes them unbelievably crunchy and delicious. You may be thinking, crunchy deviled eggs doesn't even sound good, but...
Crunchy Air Fryer Chickpeas
When you want a filling and healthy snack, air fryer chickpeas are the answer! They are full of fiber and protein and can be flavored in so many different ways. Many recipes call for a can of chickpeas that are drained, but I found that they just didn't stay crunchy long enough. Yes, it's quick...
Ninja Foodi Hard Boiled Eggs
If you pay attention to social media and own a pressure cooker, you've probably heard about the 5-5-5 method for pressure cooking hard boiled eggs. Well, I tried it when I first got my Ninja Foodi and it didn't work out for me all the time. About 50% of the time, the yolks were too...
The BEST Air Fryer Fried Pickles
I know, I know! Calling something the BEST is a little over-the-top, especially when it's your own recipe. However, these really are the BEST Air Fryer Fried Pickles! Why? Because they are crispy on the outside with a warm, yet still crispy, pickle on the inside and they have the perfect seasoning. The seasoning is...
Air Fryer Fried Shrimp
Do you love ordering the big, beautiful fried shrimp when you go to a restaurant? If so, you are going to be amazed and delighted at how easy it is to make your own fried shrimp in your air fryer! The most exciting part is they taste just as good, if not better! I know...
Sous Vide Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Cocktail Sauce
When you want to serve perfectly cooked shrimp, it doesn't get much easier than using this sous vide shrimp recipe. You can also use the same cooking method to make shrimp for shrimp salad, shrimp pasta salad, shrimp scampi dip, and so many more! One of the great things about using the sous vide method...
Savory Cheddar Cheese Thumbprint Cookies
These Cheddar Cheese Thumbprint Cookies are PERFECT for serving as a savory appetizer or giving as gifts to that person in your life who doesn't like traditional sweet cookies! They are so pretty, easy to make, taste amazing, and perhaps the BEST thing of all, EASY to make! You can customize them in so many...
Pepper & Onion Relish
Pepper and Onion Relish is extremely easy to make and can be used in so many different ways, from snacks and appetizers to sandwich toppings. Basically, wherever you want a little sweet and sour with a touch of heat, this relish is the perfect condiment. Pepper & Onion Relish is a very popular gourmet speciality...
35 Ninja Foodi Appetizer Recipes
Appetizers are one of my favorite things to make when hosting a party because they give guests a wide variety of different flavors and ingredients, so everyone can find something they love! No matter which Ninja Foodi appliance(s) you have, you can use it to help make delicious appetizers that your friends, family, and coworkers...
Air Fryer Sausage Balls
Whether you want a quick snack or need to feed a crowd, these Air Fryer Sausage Balls are an incredibly easy and delicious appetizer.
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are great for meal prep because you can make them, freeze them, and then use them in so many different ways. They are quick and easy to make and you can enjoy the air fryer meatballs in a simple marinara sauce or tossed in your favorite sauce. The best thing is...
Asian Turkey Meatballs
Asian Turkey Meatballs are a quick and easy recipe, and so versatile. The flavors are amazing and the best news is, they aren't dry! If you have made turkey meatballs before, you know what I'm talking about. No matter what you add, they still tend to be dry and the texture is a little tough,...
The BEST Air Fryer Onion Rings
Making Homemade Onion Rings in your air fryer is a game changer! Simply follow this technique and cooking times and you will have the BEST Air Fryer Onion Rings in no time at all! I should know, I had to make about 100 batches before getting the breading, seasonings, and timing perfected! Let's just say...
Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms
I did it! I finally did it! I made air fryer fried mushrooms that taste just like they were deep fried. No joke! In fact, they are better. If you are looking for crispy fried mushrooms with perfectly cooked mushrooms and don't want to deep fry them, grab your air fryer and make this recipe!...
Air Fryer Boneless Wings
Making boneless wings in your air fryer is super easy and absolutely delicious! Honestly, I think this recipe is better than the deep fried kind! I love wings! I love the traditional bone-in and boneless. My husband, on the other hand, doesn't like them with the bone-in. Basically what I'm saying is he likes chicken...
Maryland Steamed Shrimp
Yes, Maryland has their own style of steaming shrimp and it's the BEST in the entire world, in my opinion! What are the secrets? What makes these steamed shrimp better? The type of shrimp used, seasoning and technique are all the key factors in making Maryland Steamed Shrimp, but you don't have to be in...
Tomato Bacon Jam
Tomato Bacon Jam is a little sweet, a little savory, and a whole lot of delicious! Spread it on a cracker or bread, turn it into a hot or cold dip, use it to top cream cheese or brie. The possibilities are endless! I had some bacon and some tomatoes that I needed to use...
Bacon Wrapped Candied Sweet Potatoes
Want a new way to serve up Candied Sweet Potatoes? Try these Bacon Wrapped Candied Sweet Potatoes! They are easy to make and are unbelievably delicious! I knew I wanted to do a recipe for candied sweet potatoes this year, but the inspiration just wasn't coming! There are thousands and thousands of candied sweet potato...
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings
These are simply the best Garlic Parmesan Wings ever! I consider myself a bit of a wing snob and after mixing up the garlic parmesan sauce for these wings, I knew I had a winner! It's simply unbelievably good! In fact, the sauce is so good, I bet you will use it on other things...
Homemade Hot & Sour Soup
Making a delicious homemade Hot & Sour Soup is surprisingly easy! You can make it in the Ninja Foodi like I did, on the stove, or even in your Cold & Hot Blender. Have you ever wanted to make Hot & Sour soup at home, but didn't even know where to start? That was me...
Air Fried Cauliflower with General Tso's Sauce
You can have the PERFECT Air Fried Cauliflower right at home! I tossed the cauliflower in a General Tso's Sauce, but you can use any sauce you like! During one of our vacations, Jeff and I stopped in this little restaurant and ordered the General Tso's cauliflower. Neither one of us could believe how delicious...
Air-Fryer Scotch Eggs in the Ninja Foodi
Scotch Eggs are one of my favorite brunch foods. They have it all! An egg, sausage, and a crunchy coating. Not to mention that they are beautiful on a plate. Now that I can make these in my Air Fryer, they are a staple in our house! I used to order the Scotch Eggs from...
Air Fryer Meatballs ~ Ninja Foodi
Making your own meatballs is so easy and, with your air fryer, they are cooked in 10 minutes! I couldn't believe it myself. Perfect meatballs in 10 minutes? Sign me up! I never used to make meatballs; it seemed like too much work. I bought them frozen when I wanted to make something with meatballs,...