Air fryers have become increasingly popular in recent years. They’re convenient and easy to use, and they can cook a wide variety of foods in a short amount of time. While most people think of using an air fryer for potatoes and meat, there are actually many other extraordinary things you can do with one — including cheesecake! So if you’re looking to get more out of your air fryer than just french fries or chicken wings, keep reading for our list of unusual recipes that will take advantage of this kitchen tool’s unique capabilities:

Cheesecake

Cheesecake is a great dessert to make in an air fryer. It’s perfect for the holidays, especially if you’re looking for an alternative to traditional New York style cheesecake.

You can use this recipe from Cooks’ Illustrated as a starting point and then improvise from there. Air fryers typically have larger capacities than conventional ovens, so plan on using two 8-inch pans or one 10-inch pan if you’re making one big cake instead of multiple smaller ones.

Meatballs

You can make meatballs in the air fryer, as well as cook them with sauce and/or cheese on top. Some combinations you may consider:

• Meatball Subs
• Meatball Pizza

Tater tots

There is no right way to cook tater tots in an air fryer. If they aren’t crispy enough for your liking yet, continue cooking for another five minutes at this point—but don’t wait too long before checking on them again! After removing from heat source and letting cool for five minutes, plate up some deliciousness!

Pizza

Air fryer pizza dough and sauce are both easy to make, but the cheese is a little trickier. You can use mozzarella or provolone if you want to be authentic, but other cheeses will work as well. If you’re feeling adventurous and want something with more texture, try shredded cheddar or even Swiss!

Cookies

Cookies are the perfect snack, and they’re even easier to make in an air fryer. You can use cookie recipes that you already know and love, but if you want to get kids excited about eating more vegetables or fruit, then try using an air fryer!