Looking for easy Air Fryer Rezepte that actually turn out crispy every time? These three tested recipes — a protein, a side, and a snack — cover a complete air fryer dinner: golden chicken tenders, crispy roasted broccoli, and gooey mozzarella sticks. Every temperature and time below comes from published, tested recipes (with sources cited inline), and every photo shows the exact dish you’ll be making.
In this post:
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (Protein)
- Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli (Side)
- Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks (Snack)
Plus: Crispiness Tips · FAQ · Recipe Schema · More Air Fryer Recipes
1. Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (Protein)
Photo credit: Allrecipes — allrecipes.com
Golden, crunchy coating, juicy center — this is the Air Fryer Rezept that replaces the drive-thru, with a fraction of the oil of deep frying.
- Ingredients (4 servings):
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins (or breasts cut into strips)
- ½ cup flour, 1 beaten egg, ¾ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
- Cooking oil spray
- Method:
- Pat chicken dry. Set up three shallow bowls: seasoned flour, egg, breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each tender flour → egg → breadcrumbs, pressing the coating on firmly.
- Spray lightly with oil, arrange in a single layer, and cook — flipping halfway — until golden on both sides. Skinnytaste
- Temp/Time: 400°F (200°C) for 5–6 minutes per side Skinnytaste — or 390°F for 6 minutes, flip, then 6 minutes more A Beautiful Mess
- Doneness: Chicken is safe at an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) — always verify with an instant-read thermometer.
- Tip: Chill the breaded tenders 30–60 minutes before cooking — it helps the breading adhere and stay intact in the circulating air.
2. Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli (Side)
Photo credit: Serious Eats — seriouseats.com
Charred crispy tips, tender stems, and seasoning that actually sticks — the side dish that converts broccoli skeptics, ready in 10 minutes.
- Ingredients (4 servings):
- 1 lb broccoli, cut into bite-size florets (peel and slice the stems too)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder
- Optional: lemon squeeze or chili crisp to finish
- Method:
- Toss florets with oil and seasonings until evenly coated.
- Spread in a single layer and cook, shaking halfway, until tender inside with crisped edges. Love and Lemons
- Finish with lemon juice and serve immediately while the tips crunch.
- Temp/Time: 390°F (200°C) for 7–9 minutes, shaking halfway Downshiftology — or 350°F for 8–10 minutes for a gentler, tender-crisp result Love and Lemons
- Tip: For maximum crisp, start at 400°F to crisp the tips, then reduce to ~340°F to finish the stems tender. Serious Eats
3. Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks (Snack)
Photo credit: Averie Cooks — averiecooks.com
Crunchy golden shell, stretchy molten center — the game-day snack with no deep fryer and no soggy microwave disappointment.
- Ingredients (12 sticks):
- 12 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- ½ cup flour, 2 beaten eggs, 1½ cups seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp salt
- Cooking oil spray; marinara sauce for dipping
- Method:
- Freeze the cheese sticks (unwrapped or dredged) for at least 1 hour — solid cheese melts slower than the coating crisps.
- Dredge: flour → egg → panko (double-dip in egg and panko for a thicker shell).
- Spray lightly with oil and air fry until golden, with cheese just beginning to peek out. Sargento
- Temp/Time: 375°F (190°C) for 7 minutes, flip, then 3–7 minutes more until golden Sargento — for frozen store-bought sticks: 360°F for 6–8 minutes total Foolproof Living — or 390°F for 5–7 minutes if preheated Airfried.com
- Tip: Work in small batches and never overcook — once cheese streams out onto the basket, you’ve gone a minute too far. Pull them at the first golden-brown edges.
Tips for Crispy Air Fryer Rezepte
- Single layer, always. Air circulation is the entire point — overlap means steam, and steam means soggy.
- Dry surfaces brown. Pat chicken dry, dry washed broccoli completely, and freeze cheese sticks solid before cooking.
- A light oil spray is what turns coatings golden instead of pale — but don’t drench; excess oil makes breading slide off.
- Flip or shake halfway for even browning on all sides.
- Cook to temperature, not the clock: 165°F (74°C) for chicken; visual cues for broccoli and cheese sticks.
- Serve immediately — crispy coatings soften as they sit, and the first batch is always the crunchiest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best easy Air Fryer Rezepte for beginners? Start with these three: chicken tenders (10–12 min at 400°F), roasted broccoli (7–9 min at 390°F), and frozen mozzarella sticks (6–8 min at 360°F). They’re forgiving, fast, and prove the crispy results.
Do air fryer temperatures in German recipes (°C) match US recipes (°F)? Yes — just convert: 190°C = 375°F, 200°C = 400°F, 160°C = 320°F. Most US recipe temps in this post translate directly; when in doubt, use the lower °C setting and check early.
Can I cook all three dishes at once in the air fryer? Not together — coatings and cheese need dry heat while broccoli releases moisture. Cook the broccoli first (it holds heat well), then the tenders, and the mozzarella sticks last so they’re molten at serving.
Why is my air fryer food not crispy? The usual culprits: overcrowded basket, wet surfaces before oiling, or skipping the oil spray. Spread everything in one layer, dry ingredients first, and spray coatings lightly before cooking.
Do I need to preheat my air fryer? For breaded items like tenders and mozzarella sticks, yes — a 3–5 minute preheat starts the crust instantly. Vegetables like broccoli are more forgiving either way.