So, you’ve jumped on the air fryer bandwagon, and now you’re staring at your new Pampered Chef air fryer sitting on the counter. Where do you start with what to cook with it? Well, the good news is that I’ve curated the 5 best Pampered Chef air fryer recipes that you can try today!
What Can I Cook in My Pampered Chef Air Fryer?
Proteins
- Chicken wings, thighs, tenders, or nuggets (fresh or frozen)
- Breaded or grilled fish fillets
- Salmon or other firm fish steaks
- Shrimp (breaded or plain)
- Pork chops or pork tenderloin
- Meatballs or mini meatloaf
- Steak or beef tips
- Bacon or turkey bacon
- Rotisserie-style whole chicken (with rotisserie accessories)
- Tofu (crispy or marinated)
- Sausages or hot dogs
Veggies
- French fries or sweet potato fries (fresh or frozen)
- Brussels sprouts, broccoli, or cauliflower
- Zucchini or eggplant slices (breaded or plain)
- Stuffed mushrooms or bell peppers
- Roasted carrots, beets, or parsnips
- Corn on the cob
Snacks & Appetizers
- Mozzarella sticks
- Jalapeño poppers
- Egg rolls or spring rolls
- Taquitos or mini tacos
- Chicken or veggie nuggets
- Mini pizzas or pizza rolls
- Frozen appetizers (any brand)
Breakfast Items
- Toasted bagels or English muffins
- Breakfast sausage or patties
- Hash browns or tater tots
- Baked eggs in ramekins
- Reheated breakfast sandwiches
- DIY breakfast pastry
Baking & Sweets
- Cookies (small batches)
- Brownie bites or mini cakes
- Fruit hand pies or turnovers
- Cinnamon rolls
- Air-fried doughnuts or doughnut holes
Reheating & Convenience
- Reheat leftover pizza (crispy crust!)
- Fried foods without getting soggy
- Grilled sandwiches or paninis
- Frozen burritos or wraps
As you can see, a Pampered Chef Deluxe air fryer has the flexibility to do many things, so you can cook even more foods! It handles finger foods and snacks, whole roasted chickens for easy dinners, and even something as basic as toast!
katie’s tip
Before you start cooking, learn how easy it is to preheat a Pampered Chef air fryer!
Now let’s get into some awesome Pampered Chef air fryer recipes to try out!
Quick + Easy Recipes
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1. Pampered Chef Air Fryer Toast
What is a more classic way to start the morning with toast? Thanks to your Pampered Chef air fryer, it’s easy to make crispy, browned toast without owning a toaster!
While this recipe could technically work with any air fryer, the Pampered Chef makes it even easier. Why, you ask? Well, the convenient air fryer rack system allows you to easily fit between 4-8 slices of bread at a time.
If you have a larger family, it definitely saves time versus batch cooking! My favorite part though is that the shelves also eliminate the need to flip halfway through the cook cycle. They allow air underneath as it cooks. How handy!
Just place your favorite bread in the Pampered Chef air fryer using the shelves. Cook at 400°F degrees for about 5 minutes, and voila! Your toast is ready to enjoy.
Top with butter, honey, your jam of choice, or even cinnamon sugar, and you’re starting your day off right!
katie’s tip
Take it to the next level with eggs, bacon, and toast in the air fryer, as featured in my best Gourmia air fryer recipes!
You can find the full recipe for Pampered Chef air fryer toast here.
2. Air Fryer Peruvian Chicken by Pampered Chef
This next Pampered Chef air fryer recipe to try brings bold and delicious flavors to a whole chicken! That’s right, it will make use of that fantastic rotisserie attachment!
You’ll simply coat the chicken skin in some olive oil and a mixture of seasonings, herbs, and spices. Set it up on the rotisserie attachment, and let the air fryer do the rest! Make sure the steel crumb trays are loaded in the bottom compartment to catch the drips and make cleaning a breeze.
In only about 45 minutes, you’ll have a perfect blackened-style rotisserie chicken to enjoy for dinner. Best of all, it won’t heat up your kitchen like slow-roasting in an oven all day! Of course, you could make this recipe with chicken breasts or thighs for a quicker option too!
Serve with some Yuca fries or fried plantains, or even a nice side salad for a great meal.
katie’s tip
If Peruvian doesn’t sound like your sort of flavor profile, check out the classic air fried rotisserie chicken recipe in our best Chefman air fryer recipes list!
Or, find the full recipe for Pampered Chef air fryer Peruvian chicken here.
3. Air Fryer Cauliflower Steaks the Pampered Chef Way!
Alright, sure you can air fry cauliflower florets, or even stick the whole head on the rotisserie attachment. However, I think an air fryer cauliflower steak is the way to make your Pampered Chef air fryer really shine!
They make a great main course if you’re a vegetarian, but are also a nice side accompaniment to a variety of other proteins.
Cut nice, thick slices of your cauliflower head, then rub them in some oil or melted butter. Top with your favorite seasoning blend! Cajun is what’s recommended, but I love garlic & herb, lemon pepper, smokey barbecue, and even spicy southwest versions. You can even add some parmesan cheese or fried onion chips for extra flavor and texture!
Then, you’ll place your steaks on the wire rack and cook at 375°F for about 15 minutes. No flipping will be needed in the Pampered Chef, making it even easier! The cauliflower gets tender as it cooks, so handling it is much more simplified.
You’ll easily be able to fit four 1” thick slices on the trays here as well, so no batch cooking required. Yum!
katie’s tip
If you are craving more of the cauliflower wing sized bites, check out the buffalo version featured in my best Nuwave air fryer recipes!
Otherwise, find the full recipe for air fryer cauliflower steaks you can make in your Pampered Chef air fryer here.
4. Pampered Chef Air Fryer Fish and Chips
One of my favorite classic food combos is fish & chips. You’ll be delighted to know that you can make this dynamic duo in your Pampered Chef air fryer and it’s so easy! Classic golden fries and flaky fish coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs make for a delicious and simple combo.
That’s all thanks to the two removable air fry racks you have to work with. Assuming you’re freshly making both the fish and the chips as suggested, the fries need about 15 minutes extra to cook.
You’ll just place the fries into the fryer in a single layer on a tray, then add the fish on the second tray and finish them both at the same time until both are golden brown! It should hold around 4 servings in total and – you guessed it – minimal, if any, flipping is required.
Expect about 23 minutes of cook time in total for both elements, though. If you really wanted to cut down on time though, this recipe converts well for use with both frozen fish and frozen fries.
So grab the tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, a drizzle of malt vinegar, or whatever you like and try these delicious air fried fish and chips in your Pampered Chef air fryer.
You can find the full recipe here.
5. Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in Your Pampered Chef Fryer
My last pick for must try recipes if you have a Pampered Chef air fryer is this delightful bacon wrapped asparagus. After all, I feel better about the bacon if it’s accompanied by green stuff!
This is so simple to make and makes the perfect side for steaks, chicken, and even salmon. I mean, you could also make those things in the air fryer alongside your sides for a complete meal.
Anyhow, the concept here is simple. You just grab 3-5 spears of trimmed asparagus, depending how thick they are.
Then, wrap a slice of bacon around them! Actually, regular cut bacon works better than thick cut, as it crisps up better. I like a nice smoked variety, but it works well with any flavor you like.
Next, add some seasonings! The recipe recommends garlic powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes for some heat. I also love to do a sweet and spicy candied bacon style with brown sugar, butter, and a little sriracha.
Don’t forget the salt and pepper all over!
Place your little bacon-wrapped bundles on the handy trays of your Pampered Chef air fryer. Then, just press start and cook at 360°F for 10-15 minutes (or a little longer if you like it extra crispy)! I do like to turn them once during cooking just to make sure the bacon doesn’t stick (or you can place them on a small oven baking sheet that fits in your air fryer).
katie’s tip
If you love all things bacon, don’t miss the bacon-wrapped scallops featured in my best diabetic air fryer recipes! They may be low in sugar, but definitely not lacking in flavor!
If you’re ready to fire up the Pampered Chef and put the “wrap” on this air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus, check out the full recipe here. Alternatively, you can also try my Hot Honey Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus for a sweet and spicy twist!
Pampered Chef Air Fryer FAQs
Can I Put Tin Foil in a Pampered Chef Air Fryer?
Yes, you can put tin foil (or more commonly, aluminum foil) in a pampered chef air fryer. However, don’t cover the racks entirely, as you don’t want to prevent air circulation from reaching between the layers.
I also find when using foil that the bottoms of foods don’t crisp as well, as it does cut down in the hot air reaching it. You can simply flip the foods during the cooking process to alleviate this issue.
If you’re planning to make a baked potato in the air fryer with foil though, it’s completely safe and will come out great!
Can I Use Parchment Paper in a Pampered Chef Air Fryer?
Yes, you can use parchment paper in the Pampered Chef Deluxe Air Fryer, but only during approved functions like baking or roasting— do not use it with the broil toast, or bagel setting.
Always weigh it down with food to prevent it from touching the heating elements, and use air fryer–safe (preferably perforated) parchment for best results. Avoid using wax paper, as it’s not heat-resistant.
Can I Clean My Pampered Chef Air Fryer in the Dishwasher?
Several components of the Pampered Chef Deluxe air fryer are dishwasher safe: removable shield, cooking trays, rotating basket, retrieval tool, and the rotisserie set.
However, some parts require you to handwash, like the drip tray and the air fryer door.
Tips to Make the Most of Pampered Chef Air Fryer Features
- A removable shield at the top of the unit prevents food from contacting the heating element. This is very useful in stopping your air fryer from smoking
- It comes with a rotating basket attachment, so you don’t need to pause and rotate your fries, nuggets, or frozen egg rolls cooking in the air fryer
- You’ll also get a rotisserie attachment, to cook entire chickens or whole cauliflower! If this is important to you, check out some of my other best air fryers with rotisserie
- The drip pan is designed to catch crumbs, debris, and oil, making for easy cleanup!
- Included extra cooking trays allow you to spread out multiple batches of foods for even circulation. It’s perfect for fried fish, chicken tenders, and even bagel bites in the air fryer!
Conclusion
Pampered Chef has been making unique and practical kitchenware for years, so it’s no surprise that they have an innovative air fryer now.
With all of the features that their unit comes with, you’ll be able to cook a huge variety of foods. You could make dinner with it every night and still never get bored with it!
These 5 Pampered Chef air fryer recipes are the best at showing off all the capabilities that your newest appliance has to offer. Of course, once you get the hang of it, you can try nearly any air fryer recipe out there – most work in any air fryer, sometimes with a small time adjustment needed.
I hope once you’ve mastered it, you continue to explore and see all the great things you can cook with your air fryer!
