AIR FRYER

One and done

15 SIMPLE AIR FRYER RECIPES,
ONE DISH AT A TIME
A BOOK BY

OF DAILYYUM.COM

by Irina Davey
Copyright © 2022 by DailyYum.com

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be

reproduced or used, in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, without the permission in
writing from the publisher.

Published in the United States by

DailyYum.com

www.dailyyum.com

Cover and Book Design by Drew Maresco

Photography by Irina Davey

AIR FRYER
One and done
15 SIMPLE AIR FRYER RECIPES,
ONE DISH AT A TIME

A BOOK BY
CONTENTS
Air Fryer Mushrooms 9
Crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings 11
Homemade Crispy
Air Fryer Potato Chips 13
Air Fryer Stuffed
Jalapeno Poppers 15
Air Fryer Roasted Carrots 17
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings 19
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob 21
Air Fryer Roasted Cabbage 23
Air Fryer Eggplant 25
Air Fryer Beet Chips 27
Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli 29
Air Fryer Masala
Chicken Drumsticks 31
Easy Air Fryer Donuts 33
Crispy Cheesecake Chimichanga 35
Easy Air Fryer Cheesecakes 37
INTRODUCTION
I love my air fryer! No, seriously, I really love it. Does it sound weird to be in
love with a kitchen appliance? Maybe, but I have my reasons, and after you
try the recipes in this book, I bet you will love it too!
I bought an air fryer to replace my toaster oven. I love reheating foods,
cooking hot open sandwiches, and melting cheese on my pizza with it. So,
I began experimenting with recipes and making foods from scratch, and
everything was coming out excellent! I decided I had to write about my
experiences, take pictures, and publish these simple recipes on my blog.
Now, I mentioned I had my reasons for loving my air fryer, so let me share
them with you! First, the air fryer cooks food fast, like really fast! We’re
talking about half or more of the time that it would take in the oven. How
cool is that? It also produces the crispiest foods that I believe truly taste
better! Where else can you have the texture of deep fried foods without
having to use gallons of oil? I can’t think of anything else!
Whether you’re new to cooking with your air fryer or you are a pro,
everyone can use a little inspiration, and that’s exactly what I hope you’ll
find here with my recipes. I have compiled some of my absolute FAVORITE
ones from my website, DailyYum.com, for you to enjoy! You’ll find some air
fryer staples, like roasted veggies, wings, and potatoes! And don’t think for
a second that I forgot about dessert, I have those too.
I have found my best successes with all of my air fryer experiments by
focusing on cooking one thing. Let’s not cram everything into the air
fryer but instead use it as a shortcut to getting dinner (or dessert) done
FASTER! Whether that be the main entree, a side, or your dessert, this
book, ‘One and Done,’ features recipes that follow that style of cooking.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on the book, the recipes, or even answer any
questions you may have! So feel free to reach out to me anytime on my
blog or my social channels listed below.
Thanks for reading!
Irina
SIMPLE
AIR FRYER MUSHROOMS
Air fryer mushrooms are an amazing new way to roast mushrooms easily, fast, and
delicious! They come out of the air fryer in just minutes with a melt-in-your-mouth feel,
golden brown, beautifully wrinkly and crispy edges, while retaining their juiciness
and tenderness.

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
SERVES 4
8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, 1. Slice button mushrooms in half. It is ok if you
halved (or mushroom of get already pre-sliced mushrooms
choice)
2. Place mushrooms in the mixing bowl and
1 tablespoon olive or
coat with oil and soy sauce. Do not let the
avocado oil
mushrooms sit in the soy sauce mixture for
1 tablespoon soy sauce too long. Mushrooms can easily absorb the
¼ teaspoon ground pepper soy sauce and may turn out too salty. This is
1 garlic clove, minced just not my taste.
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
3. Place mushrooms onto air fryer tray or basket
cheese (optional)
right after you coat them with olive oil and soy
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
sauce
or green onion (optional)
4. Air fry at 400F/200C for 8 minutes. Flip or
shake half way

5. Place cooked mushrooms onto the serving

plate. Add chopped garlic, pepper, chopped
parsley. Mix well and enjoy!

6. Add parmesan cheese if desired

ONE AND DONE 9

CRISPY AIR FRYER ONION RINGS
These air fryer onion rings are crispy, delicious, and very easy to make. A healthy
alternative to deep-fried onion rings. I feel that these onion rings are crisper and tastier
than any fast food restaurant, in my opinion.

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
1 large onion sweet yellow 1. Clean the onion and slice it in approximately ¼
onion (or Vidalia) inch rings. Separate the rings from each other.
½ cup all-purpose flour Pick out the largest ones. Medium size rings
1 egg, beaten are good too. Reserve the small rings for other
recipes)
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon smoked paprika 2. In a first medium bowl, combine the flour, salt,
½ teaspoon salt or to taste pepper and paprika. In a second medium bowl,
¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste beat the egg, add buttermilk and salt to taste.
In a third medium bowl pour breadcrumbs.
1 cup breadcrumbs
Spray oil 3. Working one onion ring at a time, coat each
one in egg mixture, then flour mix, then back
to egg mixture and then finally in breadcrumbs

4. Arrange the breaded onion rings in the air

fryer basket/sheet tray and give them some
space so they do not touch each other. Cook
the rings in batches, if needed.

5. Preheat air fryer to 400F/200C for 2 minutes.

Air fry mode at 400F/200C and fry for 5
minutes

6. Open air fryer, flip each onion ring on the

other side, set the air fryer to 350F. Gently
spray onion rings with oil spray and fry for an
additional 3-5 minutes or until the breading is
crispy, crusted and golden brown.

7. Enjoy while they are freshly crisp. Dip in your

favorite sauce/ketchup. I used two dips: ketchup
and homemade chipotle mayo. Delicious!

Note: I used a mix of seasoned breadcrumbs and

Panko. Both work well. If you use unseasoned
breadcrumbs, add salt and pepper to taste.
ONE AND DONE 11
HOMEMADE CRISPY AIR FRYER POTATO CHIPS
SERVES 4

Making Homemade Crispy Potato Chips is quick, easy, and healthy, especially when they’re
cooked in the air fryer!

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
2 medium-size potatoes (Russet 1. Thinly slice the potatoes. The thinner the
or Golden potatoes) better. You can use a sharp knife, a mandoline
2 tablespoons oil (olive or slicer, or a food processor attachment.
avocado)
2. Rinse the potato slices under cold water. Soak
Salt and pepper, to taste the potato slices in cold water for 10 minutes,
½ teaspoon favorite seasoning then drain this water and soak in new cold
of choice water for another 10 minutes.
Avocado oil spray
3. Drain and pat dry the potato slices. You can
1 tablespoon fresh chopped
use paper towels or a cotton kitchen towel.
parsley (optional)
Repeat until completely dry. Toss the potato
slices with oil, salt and pepper, and seasoning

4. Lightly grease the air fryer basket or tray with

spray oil. Arrange the potato slices on the air
fryer cooking basket or tray. Give them some
space so they do not overlap. Air fry mode at
400F/200C for 5 minutes

5. Open the air fryer, flip each potato slice (or

give them a "shake"), lightly spray with oil and
air fry for another 3-4 minutes or until golden
brown and caramelized crispy edges. Taste
and lightly salt if desired and season with fresh
parsley.
Note: Feel free to use other spices like garlic, onion
powder, paprika, chipotle, and so on.

ONE AND DONE 13

AIR FRYER STUFFED JALAPENO POPPERS
Stuffed Jalapeno peppers are a delicious appetizer from Mexican-American cuisine. Spicy
Jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream cheese and bacon bits give the perfect combination
of the spicy explosion of taste in your mouth!

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
8 Jalapeno peppers, medium 1. Cook bacon in your frying pan as you normally
size do. You can also cook bacon in the air fryer, at
7 slices of bacon 390F/190C degrees for 10 minutes. Remove
8 oz. cream cheese, room the bacon and once cooled, crumble it into
temperature bite-size pieces.
1 cup shredded cheese of 2. In a separate bowl mix together cream cheese,
choice (I shredded cheese, and bacon bits.
used Mexican blend)
3. Wash jalapeno peppers. Slice in half
lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and white
ribs, and stuff with the cheese mixture.

4. Place stuffed jalapenos stuffed side up in the

air fryer basket.

5. Set the air fryer to 370F/180C degrees for

8-10 minutes, or until the jalapeno skin is
crusty, cheese is caramelized.

ONE AND DONE 15

AIR FRYER ROASTED CARROTS
Air fryer carrots are one of my favorite vegetable recipes. Loved by kids and adults
likewise. Air fryer carrots are perfectly roasted in the air fryer. You can make them sweet
or savory, whichever you prefer, in half the time that in takes to roast them in the oven.

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
1 cup baby carrots, sliced in half 1. Slice baby carrots in half lengthwise. You can
lengthwise (or 1 large carrot also
sliced into french-fry shape use regular carrots and cut them into "french-
sticks) fry" shaped sticks
1 tablespoon oil (olive or
2. Place carrots in a bowl and coat them with
avocado oil)
oil and seasoning. Using basting and pastry
Salt and pepper, to taste brush, toss carrots until well coated.
1 teaspoon seasoning of choice
Avocado oil spray 3. Lightly grease the air fryer basket or tray with
spray oil.
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
(optional) 4. Arrange the carrot slices on the air fryer
Balsamic glaze (optional) cooking basket or tray. Give them some space
*See notes so they do not overlap

5. Air fry mode at 400F/200C for 6 minutes.

6. Open the air fryer, flip each carrot (or give

them a “shake”), and air fry for another
4-5 minutes or until golden brown and
caramelized crispy edges.

7. Taste and Lightly salt if desired and season

with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Notes:
You can make your own homemade Balsamic glaze
(Balsamic reduction) in 20 minutes.
Feel free to use other spices like garlic, onion
powder, paprika, chipotle, and so on.

ONE AND DONE 17

GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN WINGS
Chicken wings with easy homemade parmesan garlic butter. The combination of garlic,
butter, and chopped parsley makes them beautiful and buttery crispy delicious.

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
1 pound fresh chicken wings (I 1. Sprinkle the wings with salt and pepper and
always use wingettes) add them to the air fryer.
Salt and pepper, to taste
2. Set the air fryer to 390F/190C and cook for
4 oz butter, room temperature 10 minutes. After 10 minutes passed, flip each
1 tablespoon freshly grated wing on the other side, and cook for another
Parmesan cheese 10 minutes.
1 tablespoon fresh parsley,
finely chopped 3. While the wings are being cooked in your air
fryer, prepare your garlic Parmesan butter. In
2 cloves of garlic, minced
a mixing bowl, mix the soft butter with finely
chopped garlic, freshly grated parmesan, and
chopped parsley.

4. When the wings are done, brush each wing

with your freshly made garlic Parmesan
butter.

5. Enjoy your air fryer garlic parmesan chicken

wings with celery sticks and dip into the bleu
cheese dressing. Yum!

ONE AND DONE 19

AIR FRYER CORN ON THE COB
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is quick and easy to make, full of toasted corn flavor and
insanely delicious.

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
4 ears fresh corn 1. Remove husk and silks from each ear of corn.
Salt and pepper, to taste Rinse and pat dry.
1 teaspoon seasoning of choice 2. Drizzle oil over corn. (I find it easier using
1 teaspoon vegetable oil spray oil.)
1 tablespoon butter
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if
1 teaspoon chopped fresh
desired.
parsley, to garnish
4. Pre-heat air fryer to 400F/200C for 2
minutes.

5. Place seasoned corn in the air fryer basket/

tray and cook for 12 minutes, flip halfway on
the other side.

6. Add butter and you have an amazing side dish.

ONE AND DONE 21

AIR FRYER ROASTED CABBAGE
Crispy air fryer roasted cabbage makes a great side dish for any meal in just 10
minutes. An easy, delicious, nutritious, and beautiful addition to the table.

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
1 medium head green cabbage, 1. Slice the green cabbage into wedges, vertically
sliced into wedges vertically from the head of the cabbage. Approximately
from the head of cabbage. ¾ to 1-inch thick. Sprinkle them with salt and
2 tablespoons oil (olive or pepper to taste.
avocado oil)
2. Drizzle cabbage steaks pieces with oil and
Salt and ground pepper, to taste sprinkle with seasoning blend.
1 tablespoon seasoning of choice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely 3. I like to use a food silicone brush to coat
chopped (for garnish, optional) cabbage steaks evenly, then spread them out
on the cooking sheet or air fryer basket so
2 tablespoons chopped cooked
they don’t overlap.
bacon or bacon crumbles
(optional) 4. Air fry mode at 400F/200C for 5 minutes.
Then flip each cabbage piece on the other side
and air fry for an additional 5 minutes or until
the edges are golden brown color and crispy.

5. Depending on the thickness of your cabbage

steaks and the readiness you want; you may
want to cook them longer

ONE AND DONE 23

AIR FRYER EGGPLANT
Cooking eggplants in an air fryer fully replaces frying them in vegetable oil. Air fryer
eggplant can be used in preparation of any eggplant dishes instead of fried eggplant. In
such simple way, heavy eggplant dishes saturated with a large amount of overcooked oil,
become healthy and dietary.

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
1 medium eggplant 1. Rinse and dry eggplant then cut into 1-inch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil steaks. Drizzle eggplant steaks with olive oil
1 tablespoon seasoning and sprinkle with seasoning blend.
of choice 2. Use a food silicone brush to coat eggplant
4 oz butter, room temperature steaks evenly and spread them out on your
1 tablespoon freshly grated cooking sheet or air fryer basket so they don’t
Parmesan cheese overlap.
1 tablespoon fresh parsley,
3. Air fry mode at 400F/200C for 7 minutes.
finely chopped
Then flip each eggplant piece on the other side
2 garlic cloves, minced
and air fry for an additional 5 minutes or until
Salt and pepper, to taste the golden brown color and the skin is hard
and crispy.

4. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, mix the soft

butter with chopped garlic, freshly grated
Parmesan, and parsley.

5. When the eggplant is out of the air fryer and

transferred onto the plate, sprinkle with salt
and pepper, if desired, or brush each eggplant
steak with your freshly made garlic parmesan
butter.

6. Enjoy your air fryer eggplant!

ONE AND DONE 25

AIR FRYER BEET CHIPS
I love these homemade air fryer beet chips. They have rich dark burgundy color, with
beautiful ring patterns and a sweet taste. Beet chips are healthy and delicious, and
today we’re going to cook deliciously tasty, crunchy, and really low-calorie beet chips
in the air fryer.

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
1 medium-size beet 1. Wash, dry, peel and slice the beets very thin if
1 tablespoon oil (olive or the beets are medium-sized. Or into half-rings,
avocado oil) if the beets are large.
Salt and pepper, to taste 2. Add oil, salt and seasoning to the beet slices
½ teaspoon seasoning, of choice and stir well with your hands or the food brush
Avocado oil spray to distribute the oil evenly.
1 tablespoon fresh chopped
3. Place the beet slices in one layer in the air
parsley (optional)
fryer basket or tray. Please give them space so
they do not overlap.

4. Set the air fryer on airfry mode at 400F/200C

and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Open your air fryer and flip each beet chip on
the other side. Spray with oil, if needed.

6. Fry for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the

golden brown caramelized edges.

ONE AND DONE 27

AIR FRYER ROASTED BROCCOLI
Air fryer roasted broccoli is a crispy, juicy, aromatic, and very tasty dish that is great as
a stand-alone for lunch or dinner, as well as on a festive table as a side dish for meat.

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
1 medium broccoli head, cut 1. Drizzle broccoli florets with oil and pprinkle
into florets salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and
1 tablespoon oil (olive seasoning.
or avocado oil)
2. Use your hands to coat broccoli evenly. (You
¼ teaspoon salt and pepper (or can use a zip lock bag or a plastic container to
to taste) shake it for an even coating)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder 3. Spread out broccoli on your air fryer cooking
sheet or basket so they don't overlap.
¼ teaspoon seasoning of choice
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan 4. Set the air fryer on airfry mode at 390F/200C
cheese (optional) and cook for 10 minutes. Flip halfway or cook
until broccoli is slightly wrinkled and lightly
browned.

5. Delicious!

ONE AND DONE 29

AIR FRYER MASALA CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
Masala chicken drumsticks are one of the tastiest air fryer chicken I’ve ever made!
Crispy outside, juicy tender inside and it’s naked! (That means no breading and it’s
so crunchy)

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
6 pc skinless shicken drumsticks 1. In the large mixing bowl, add all the
2 tablespoons Masala spice mix ingredients together.
½ onion, thinly sliced (optional) 2. Add fresh and thawed chicken drumsticks into
½ cup yogurt or sour cream the sauce.
2 cloves garlic, minced
3. Cover with lid or plastic wrap and let marinate
1 tablespoon freshly ground
in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 60
ginger (or ginger paste)
minutes.
2 tablespoons oil
¼ cup water 4. Lightly spray air fryer basket / tray with non
stick cooking spray

5. Carefully take chicken drumsticks out of the

marinade and place onto the air fryer basket/
tray.

6. Set the air fryer mode (air crisp mode) to

390F/200C air fry for 20 minutes.

7. Flip the drumsticks on the other side half way.

ONE AND DONE 31

EASY AIR FRYER DONUTS
These air fryer donuts are delicious and quick to make. They are made from refrigerated
biscuits in 6 minutes in the air fryer.

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
1 can flaky layer biscuits 1. Open the can of biscuits and set each biscuit
2 tablespoons butter, melted on a cutting board. Cut a hole in each biscuit
Cinnamon sugar using a stainless steel 1-inch round biscuit
cutter.
Cooking spray
2. Preheat your air fryer to 350F/175C degrees.
Lightly coat the air fryer basket with oil or olive
oil spray.

3. Place the donuts in your air fryer. Bake for

6 minutes, flipping halfway through, or bake
until golden brown.

4. After donuts are ready, take them out of the

air fryer and let them cool for a minute.

5. Using a silicone pastry brush, cover each

donut with melted butter (Be sure to cover the
sides too)

6. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, powdered

sugar, or icing of your choice.

ONE AND DONE 33

CRISPY CHEESECAKE CHIMICHANGA
Delicious crispy dessert made with soft tortilla, cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and
rolled into a burrito shape.

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
4 soft flour tortillas 1. Mix together cream cheese, sugar, semolina,
8 oz. cream cheese, softened vanilla extract, and strawberries
1 tablespoon sugar 2. Divide the mixture evenly between 4 tortillas
1 cup fresh strawberries, and add in the lower part of each tortilla (see
thinly sliced picture)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3. Add few more pieces of strawberries to
1 tablespoon Semolina
the center of the cream cheese mixture (if
(optional)
desired)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
or cinnamon sugar, to dust 4. Fold sides of each tortilla towards the center
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or and then roll up the tortilla tight like a burrito.
spray oil Secure it with the toothpick (optional)
5. Brush each burrito with oil, coating all sides
evenly. I like to use the spray oil and spread it
evenly with a food brush.

6. Preheat the air fryer at 375F/190C for a

minute.

7. Lay the burritos on the air fryer basket/tray,

lightly greased or sprayed with oil. I love to use
Avocado oil spray.

Note: You can add 2 tablespoons of sugar to your

liking. For me, 1 tablespoon was sweet enough

ONE AND DONE 35

EASY AIR FRYER CHEESECAKES
Need headnotes

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS
8 oz cream cheese, softened 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese,
1 egg egg, flour, sugar, semolina, and baking
2 tablespoons flour powder. (If not using Semolina, add an
additional tablespoon flour)
2 tablespoons sugar (can
substitute for preferred 2. Divide the mixture into 6 even parts. Using
granulated sweetener of your your hands, pick up a small amount and roll it
choice) into a ball.
2 tablespoons Semolina (optional)
- adds flavor, texture, and crunch 3. Gently press the ball into a pancake shape
and make it ¾-inch thick. If the pancake is too
¼ teaspoon baking powder
sticky, gently pat it with a bit of flour.
TOPPINGS 4. Place onto air fryer basket or tray, line with
Sour cream air fryer parchment paper or use regular
Powdered sugar
parchment paper, cut to fit the basket.
Fruit 5. Air fry at 350F/175C for 5 minutes.

6. Open the air fryer, flip each cheesecake on

the other side, and fry for an additional 3-4
minutes or until golden brown with a crispy
caramelized crust.

7. Transfer to a plate and serve with your favorite

topping, like powdered sugar, and top with
some fruits. Delicious with a dollop of sour
cream on top. Enjoy!

ONE AND DONE 37

INDEX

Air Fryer Mushrooms Crispy Air Fryer Homemade Crispy Air Fryer Stuffed
9 Onion Rings 11 Air Fryer Potato Jalapeno Poppers 15
Chips 13

Air Fryer Roasted Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Corn Air Fryer Roasted
Carrots 17 Chicken Wings 19 on the Cob 21 Cabbage 23

Air Fryer Eggplant Air Fryer Beet Chips Air Fryer Roasted Air Fryer Masala
25 27 Broccoli 29 Chicken Drumsticks
31

Easy Air Fryer Crispy Cheesecake Easy Air Fryer

Donuts 33 Chimichanga 35 Cheesecakes 37
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hello, I’m Irina Davey!

I’m the “face” behind DailyYum.com and the

author of this cookbook! I’m a mom who loves
to cook, and in 2010 I started my first food and
family blog, ‘The Big Apple Mama’.

Over the years, The Big Apple Mama, has

transformed into solely a food blog, and in
2019 I re-branded to become the Daily Yum. I
hope that the recipes and ideas you see on my
blog inspire you to try something new and keep
coming back for your daily dose of YUM!

I absolutely love to cook and entertain, and I do

my best to live a happy and healthy life. With
me, you will find Keto and Low-carb recipes,
Instant Pot recipes, Air Fryer Recipes, Healthy
& fit guides, and more simple tips and tricks to
help you lead a healthy lifestyle.

Thank you for taking the time to read my book

and I hope you enjoy it!