No Frying: Oven and Air Fryer Recipes for Fried Foods

Fried foods are very popular in our culture, but if --for any reason-- you don't like frying, we have alternative non-fried versions of our favorite fried recipes. Perfect for the oven and air fryer fanatics.

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Air fryers have become very popular of late, and I have also fallen for the craze. But I have a secret for you: an air fryer is simply a small convection oven, and anything you make in an air fryer can be made in a convection oven, or even a conventional one.

These easy oven recipes for beginners are the non-fried version of some of our most popular fried foods.

Please bear in mind that air frying and baking will never get the same texture and consistency as frying, these healthy oven recipes have their own merit, and as an added bonus, no cleaning greasy stoves!

[Recipe + Video] Easy and Quick Air Fryer Chicharrones

Faster, less messy to make, these crispy air fryer chicharrones are the perfect snack or meal for the air fryer lovers.

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Chicharrón de Pollo [+ Video] (Crispy Fried Chicken Bites)

Chicharrón de Pollo (Crispy Fried Chicken Bites): Flavorful and crispy, you can find it in any humble restaurant in the Dominican Republic. A must try.

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[Recipe + Video] Oven and Air Fryer Tostones

Can we make tostones without frying? We sure do! These crispy, easy-to-make tostones are made with the air fryer, or an oven if that's what you have.

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[Recipe + Video] No Frying Piononos (Baked Ripe Plantain Rolls)

In piononos de plátanos maduros, savory cheese and ham come to a pretty awesome pairing when rolled up in the sweet ripe plantain and broiled to caramelized perfection.

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Baked Yuca Cassava and Cheese Balls Recipe

A great option to dazzle your guests are this Baked Yuca and Cheese Balls, a combination of soft, buttery cassava root and melted cheese.

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[Recipe + Video] Air Fryer or Baked Potato and Ham Croquettes

Crispy on the outside, creamy and bursting with flavor inside, and lighter than the traditional fried ones, these baked potato and ham croquettes are also easier to make.

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[Recipe + Video] Baked Sweet (Ripe) Plantains

Baked ripe plantains (plátanos maduros asados) is perfect for those looking for healthier alternatives to our popular dishes, this easy no-sugar added dish is worth trying.

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[Recipe] Crispy Air Frier or Oven-Fried Potato Wedges

Much better than deep-fried, these air fryer or oven-fried potatoes are lighter, and, in my opinion, much better. They go great with roasts.

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[Recipe + Video] Baked Kibbeh (Kipe)

Baked kibbeh (baked kipe) is lighter than traditional fried ones, I find baked kipe more flavorful and moist, not to mention easier to make for beginners.

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[Recipe] Baked Vegan Kibbeh (Vegan Kipe)

This is vegan kipe is a meatless version of baked kibbeh, these are juicy and flavorful, I bet even meat-eaters will enjoy them!

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[Recipe + Video] Easier, No Butter Baked Empanadas

An easier, quicker, lighter, no butter baked empanada perfect to combine with your favorite sweet or savory fillings.

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Is there any other recipe you'd like me to try to convert to an oven or air fryer method? Let me know in the comments. Nearly all of these recipes were the result of suggestions from readers.

Buen provecho!