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12 Dominican Air Fryer Recipes

Oven and air fryer recipes.

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These Dominican air fryer recipes are perfect for oven and air fryer fanatics who want something new. Fried foods are very popular in our culture, but if --for any reason-- you don't like frying, we have good alternative non-fried foods that are just as good as fried ones.

By Clara Gonzalez - Reviewed: May 6, 2026. Original: Sep 10, 2021

Air fryer chicharrones.
Air fryer chicharrones.

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1. What's an air fryer
2. About these recipes

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.

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Air fryer chicharrones
Faster, less messy to make, these air fryer chicharrones are the perfect snack or meal for the air fryer lovers who also enjoy the crispy texture of homemade pork rind.
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Air fryer longaniza (air fryer picalonga).
Air fryer longaniza
One of our most popular Dominican appetizers made simpler and lighter by making it in the air fryer.
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Air fryer chicharron de pollo.
Chicharron de pollo air fryer version
Learn how to make chicken chicharrones, the traditional chicharrón de pollo, a popular inexpensive Dominican restaurant staple.
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Air fryer salami, queso frito (Dominican salami and cheese).
Air fryer Dominican salami and queso frito cheese
A staple of the classic Dominican breakfast, prepared in an air fryer, that you can also serve as an appetizer.
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Air Fryer Tostones Recipe
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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Air fryer fritos maduros.
Air fryer fritos maduros sweet plantains
One of our favorite side dishes now made in the air fryer for a quicker, easier and lighter alternative.
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Piononos (ripe plantain rollls with ham and cheese)
Air fryer piononos
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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Air fryer yuca balls.
Oven or air fryer yuca balls
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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Air fryer croquettes.
Air fryer 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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No butter empanadas.
No butter oven or air fryer empanadas
An easier, quicker, lighter, no butter baked empanada perfect to combine with your favorite sweet or savory fillings.
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Cheese-Crusted Ripe Plantain Balls Recipe
Air fryer ripe plantain balls
While not a traditional Dominican recipe, I found inspiration on traditional recipes and ingredients, and this is one no Dominican will turn down.
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Yaroa de papa y yaroa de plátano maduro.
Air fryer potato yaroa
You can find the regular versions of this popular Santiago street food, and also learn how to make the potato version with your air fryer.
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Air fryer chicken drumsticks
This is not a traditional recipe, but chicken drumstick lovers will much enjoy this golden, crispy air fryer chicken recipe.
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Air fryer cordon bleu chicken
I've adapted one of my favorite chicken breast dishes so I does not require oil frying, and the result is just as good. Try a non-Dominican recipe that is quite popular in our Country.
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Air fryer jerk chicken (Jamaican)
Try the flavors of another island with this spicy-hot recipe, now adapted to air fryer or oven cooking.
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What's an air fryer

An air fryer is just a small convection oven (an oven with a fan blowing hot air for even cooking). It has become a very popular appliance for those looking to eat healthier, or those who do not enjoy the process and cleanup of traditional oil frying.

About these recipes

Some of these recipes are traditional Dominican recipes adapted for an air fryer, some are recipes I've created and enjoy at home.

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

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!

Tia Clara
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