5 Best Blackstone Air Fryer Recipes To Try Today

Blackstone air fryers can be used to make all sorts of delicious recipes! These handy griddle and air fryer combo appliances can air fry thanks to multiple air fryer baskets, as well as sear, roast, and bake your food to perfection, and are a quick and simple way to cook a wide range of tasty meals!

Unlike traditional basket models, this is not an indoor air fryer! The Blackstone is the size of a full grill, and is perfect for use outside on your deck or patio (especially when you don’t want to heat up the house in the summer).

If you’ve just gotten a Blackstone air fryer and you’re wondering what to cook in it, then you’re in luck! I’ve gathered five of the best recipes you can make with a Blackstone air fryer in this handy list. 

What Can You Cook in the Blackstone Air Fryer?

You can cook a wide variety of foods in a Blackstone air fryer, especially given that most models combine a traditional flat top griddle with an air frying drawer! Here’s a high level breakdown of what you can cook:

Proteins

• Chicken wings, tenders, or thighs (great crisp!)
• Burgers or meatballs (Air Fryer Frozen Hamburgers are a perfect weeknight meal!)
• Fish fillets and shrimp
• Steak bites
• Sausages or hot dogs (copycat Sonic chili cheese dogs, anyone?)

Vegetables

• French fries (frozen or fresh cut)
• Brussels sprouts or cauliflower (I love Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts With Bacon)!
• Zucchini or squash
• Onion rings (Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings are just the best)!
• Sweet potato fries

Breakfast Favorites

• Bacon
• Breakfast potatoes or hash browns (I love Trader Joe’s frozen hash browns in the air fryer)!
• Mini frittatas or egg bites
• Sausage links or patties (make some quick Frozen Sausage Patties in the Air Fryer)!

Snacks & Sides

• Mozzarella sticks
• Jalapeño poppers (try my amazing Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers)!
• Tater tots
• Toasted ravioli (Air Fryer Frozen Toasted Ravioli is a great quick option)!
• Stuffed mushrooms

Frozen Foods

Just about any frozen item labeled “oven-ready” or “air fryer safe,” like:

• Chicken nuggets
• Mini pizzas (like Bagel Bites in the Air Fryer)
• Egg rolls
• Taquitos (like Air Fryer Delimex Taquitos)

Desserts

• Churros
• Mini pies (try my Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies)
• Air fried donuts using biscuit dough
• Roasted cinnamon apples

So stop worrying about what to make for dinner, and try some of the best recipes you can make with a Blackstone air fryer!

Let’s get started, shall we?

1. Dirty Fries

Simple fries are a staple air fryer recipe, and are a great way to showcase the strengths of a Blackstone air fryer. The air fryer perfectly cooks the fries, giving them a light, fluffy inside and a crispy golden outside.

They’re also incredibly quick and easy to make, and can be prepared in just a few minutes.

However, plain fries aren’t all that exciting on their own – that’s where this tasty dirty fries recipe comes in!

Full of vibrant flavors and colors, these loaded fries are topped with crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and plenty of spices.

Making this delicious recipe is really simple. All you have to do is cut potatoes into fries, coat them in spices, and cook them in the Blackstone air fryer basket until they’re crispy and golden.

Top the fries with bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, and more spices until the cheese turns gooey and gets a nice crispy layer on top. It reminds me of making homemade potato skins in the air fryer, just with fries instead of whole potatoes!

One of the best parts of this recipe is that you can customize it in almost any way you like! I sometimes swap out the bacon for ground beef, shredded chicken, tofu, or whatever I have on hand!

You could also change the cheddar cheese to Pepper Jack for an extra hint of heat, or some mozzarella to give the cheese a better pull!

With a recipe this simple, swapping or adding ingredients is easy and lets you switch things up to suit your preferences.

Packed with flavor and taking less than 20 minutes to cook, this delicious dirty fries recipe works great as both a side dish, or as a meal if you up the portion size.

2. Mini Air Fryer Beef Wellingtons

Beef Wellington is often regarded as a difficult and tricky recipe to pull off – but with this simple recipe for mini air fryer beef Wellingtons, things couldn’t be easier!

Tender beef is surrounded by crisp and flaky puff pastry for a tasty bite-sized dish that packs a lot of rich flavors.

This recipe can be a bit trickier than others because it uses puff pastry; this can be hard to work with, especially in a warm kitchen, so you need to work quickly and efficiently to prevent any issues with the pastry.

You also have to do a bit more work beforehand to prepare the filling, making it more complicated than others too.

All this work is more than worth it, however, and these delicious bite-sized beef Wellingtons are sure to be a hit. They’re great for dinners, family gatherings, and parties, with their small size making them a perfect finger food.

These beef Wellingtons are still easier than the original recipe, however, and they use simpler ingredients and a less complicated process.

Instead of using a beef tenderloin, these mini Wellingtons use ground beef instead – this makes them quicker and easier to cook, and suits their hand-held size better.

Ground beef is mixed with onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and an egg to create a patty-like meatball.

This is then wrapped in puff pastry and baked in the Blackstone air fryer until the pastry is puffy, flaky, and a rich golden brown.

3. Air Fryer Lobster Tails

Nothing says decadence like lobster, and lobster tails are often considered to be the best part of this delicious seafood.

While the elegance can make lobster tails an intimidating dish to tackle, using a Blackstone air fryer means that you’ll get perfectly cooked lobster every time!

The trick to cooking lobster, like any other seafood, is taking care not to overcook it.

This is where the complications typically come in – undercook it and you might get sick, overcook it and the lobster will turn rubbery and lose its rich, delicate flavor.

Blackstone air fryers give you better control over the internal temperature, making it much easier to keep your lobster as tender as possible.

As a side note, it’s super-important to make sure that the air fryer is properly preheated before cooking the lobster tail to make sure it cooks evenly.

In addition to the lobster tail itself, this decadent recipe doesn’t really call for much else so there’s little prep time (always a plus in my book)!

Split the lobster tails and slather them with garlic butter, paprika, and salt and pepper before adding them to the preheated air fryer in a single layer. Let them cook for 6-8 minutes, adding more garlic butter before serving!

Rich, buttery, and with a mix of bold yet subtle flavors, these incredible lobster tails proves that meals cooked in an air fryer can be just as decadent and delicious as any other.

With how simple and quick this recipe is, you can make fantastic lobster tails in a Blackstone air fryer with hardly any effort at all!

4. Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower ‘Wings’

This meat-free and low-calorie alternative to Buffalo chicken wings may not have any chicken in them, but I don’t think that means they’re lacking in flavor!

These crunchy, juicy, and well-seasoned cauliflower ‘wings’ are every bit as good as the original – maybe even better!

The cauliflower florets make a great vehicle for the range of fragrant, flavorsome Buffalo spice mix, which coats them with a punchy flavor that burrows deep into all the cracks and crevices of the cauliflower. 

When the florets are cooked in the air fryer, these spices and slightly charred edges give the cauliflower a spicy, smoky flavor that is perfectly balanced by the subtle, slightly sweet flavor of the cauliflower.

All you need for a hot and tasty Buffalo sauce is a few simple ingredients you might already have in your pantry.

Combine hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot is the most popular) with a splash of vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and some garlic powder. Of course, you can definitely use bottled sauces as well – I also really like garlic parmesan sauce on these wings!

You can also coat the cauliflower in a tasty spice mix before adding the Buffalo sauce to give it a burst of extra heat and flavor.

I recommend paprika, cayenne pepper, onion and garlic powder, and a pinch of cinnamon for a smoky, well-rounded mix.

Coat the cauliflower florets with the spice mix and roast them in the air fryer until they’re slightly browned on the edges.

Then take them out of the air fryer, toss them in the Buffalo sauce, and put them back in the air fryer for another few minutes.

This turns the Buffalo sauce into a hot, sticky glaze that completely coats the cauliflower wings and covers them with bold, spicy flavors.

If you love cauliflower, then you may also enjoy our list of the 10 best microwave cauliflower recipes to try! Or, if you’re short on prep time, try my recipe for Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower Wings instead!

5. Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Philly cheesesteaks are a classic sandwich recipe that’s been given a unique spin in this tasty twist. Instead of being served as a sandwich, these cheesesteaks instead take the form of crispy egg rolls!

They’re packed with your favorite components of a Philly cheesesteak: the steak, melty cheese, peppers, onions, even mushrooms if you want – it’s all here.

Instead of bread, the fillings are all chopped after cooking and wrapped up in an egg roll wrapper. Then, just air fry with a mist of oil until you have golden brown perfection!

I like to serve mine with a spicy cheese dip made with melted Velveeta or provolone cheese and diced chili peppers. Yum!

It’s also convenient to make a bunch and freeze them ahead of time (which I find perfect for game day prep). Still short on prep time? It’s also easy to cook cook frozen egg rolls in the air fryer for a delicious snack anytime!

Tips to Get the Most From Your Blackstone Air Fryer

Preheat for Better Texture

While it’s not necessarily required, preheating the air fryer drawer for 2–5 minutes can help crisp up foods like fries, wings, and vegetables more effectively.

Don’t Overcrowd the Baskets

Give your food room to breathe! Spreading it out in a single layer allows the hot air to circulate evenly, leading to better browning and crispiness.

Shake or Flip Halfway Through

For even cooking, especially with items like fries or chopped vegetables, give the basket a shake or stir halfway through the cooking time. The only time not to flip is if something would lose its filling, like a twice baked potato!

Use a Light Oil Spray When Needed

Though air fryers require very little oil, a quick spritz of a high-heat oil (like avocado or olive) helps promote browning and prevent sticking.

Use the Griddle and Air Fryer Together

Cook your burgers, fajitas, or breakfast on the griddle while making crispy tots, roasted veggies, or garlic bread in the air fryer—it’s a serious time saver and keeps your meal warm and super efficient!

Clean After Each Use

Let the basket cool, then wipe it clean or wash it with warm soapy water. Keeping it clean prevents buildup, sticking, and weird flavors from transferring.

Experiment with Different Foods

Go beyond fries! Try air frying bacon, salmon, brussels sprouts, apple chips, or even reheating leftover pizza—it crisps better than in the microwave!

Don’t limit yourself to only Blackstone recipes, either. Most air fryer recipes out there work in a Blackstone (you just may need to adjust the time a few minutes one way or another, but that’s pretty easy to do)!

Use Foil or Parchment (with Care)

Line the basket with foil or perforated parchment paper for easier cleanup, but don’t block air circulation. Make sure the foil is weighed down by food so it doesn’t blow around!

Final Thoughts

You can make so many delicious meals using a Blackstone air fryer, and these tasty recipes are just the beginning of what is sure to be years of great food!

Blackstone air fryers make cooking great food simple, quick, and easy. Whether you’re using one of these recipes or choosing something different, you’re sure to find something that everyone will love.

So now that you’ve taken a look at five of the best recipes to make with a Blackstone air fryer, the only thing left for you to do now is to try some of them for yourself!

Enjoy!