| Some kitchen appliances are more hype than helpful (looking at you panini maker). But the air fryer? It’s hands down better than all of your kitchen appliances — combined. | | It’s basically a shrunken convection oven that makes everything you put in it crispy and delicious WITHOUT OIL. It sounds like magic, but it’s not. The air fryer works by circulating hot air around your food. Thanks to its small, compact space, the hot air quickly cooks and crisps. It’s your secret to ... |  | | Crazy crunchy “fried” foods — without the grease. Let’s face it: oven-frying was never quite as good as the real thing. But air frying = AMAZING! It gives you the crisp and the crunch of deep-fat frying, but with 75 percent less fat. |
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|  | | The most succulent chicken breasts ever. The quick cooking time means breasts remain tender while the breading gets extra crispy. All without a drop of oil. It's an actual miracle. |
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|  | | Guiltless donuts. ICYMI, the air fryer can cook so much more than just battered, breaded foods. If you've tried baked doughnuts, brace yourself. Air fried donuts are so much better. |
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|  | | Perfectly cooked fish. Every. Single. Time. The air fryer makes everything from salmon to shrimp crunchy on the outside, flaky and juicy on the inside with literally zero effort on your part. |
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|  | | Insanely easy roasted veggies. Ovens take a while to heat up, but air fryers warm right up in seconds. Just spritz veggies with oil, stick ‘em inside, and within minutes you end up with veggies that your family will devour. Try the Cauliflower Tots recipe from our Party in an Air Fryer! cookbook to see what we’re talking about. |
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| | Genius, right? We definitely think so, which is why the editors of Delish spent much of the past year developing recipes specifically for this semi-magical kitchen device. Our new cookbook Party in an Air Fryer! includes 80+ recipes. We’re talking pizza, egg rolls, avo fries, coconut shrimp, fish and chips, zucchini fries, wings, and even desserts like cannolis and brownie pudding. | | Have an air fryer? You need this cookbook. Don’t have an air fryer? | | You need an air fryer (trust us), and you also need this cookbook. |  | | Try this Guilt-Free Recipe Tonight | | Cauliflower Tots | | Total Time: 30 Minutes | Serves: 6 | | | | 4 c. cauliflower florets, steamed (about 1/2 large cauliflower) | | 1 large egg, lightly beaten | | 1 c. shredded cheddar | | 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan | | 2/3 c. panko breadcrumbs | | 1/4 c. finely chopped chives | | Kosher salt | | Freshly ground black pepper | | 1/2 c. ketchup | | 2 tbsp. Sriracha |
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| | 1. In a food processor, pulse the steamed cauliflower until grated. Place grated cauliflower on a clean kitchen towel and squeeze to drain water from cauliflower. |
| | 2. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl and add egg, cheddar, Parmesan, panko, and chives. Mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. |
| | 3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon mixture and roll it into a tater-tot shape with your hands. Working in batches, arrange tots in a single layer in air fryer basket, and cook at 375° for 10 minutes, until tots are golden. |
| | 4. Meanwhile, in a small serving bowl, stir together ketchup and Sriracha. |
| | 5. Serve warm cauliflower tots with spicy ketchup. |
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