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31 Air Fryer Restaurant Copycat Recipes

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By Tiffany
Modified: Mar 22, 2026 · Published: May 12, 2024

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Enjoy the taste of restaurant-quality dishes right in the comfort of your own home with these air fryer restaurant copycat recipes.

A photo collage of air fryer copycat recipes in 3 columns and 6 rows.

Imagine succulent, perfectly crispy Chick-fil-A air-fried chicken nuggets or golden brown, melt-in-your-mouth fried pickles, just like Texas Roadhouse makes. It’s all cooked with just a fraction of the oil typically used in deep-frying.

With these recipes, you’ll recreate the magic of your favorite dining spot’s signature dishes, but with a healthier twist.

Air fryers work their magic by circulating hot air around your food, creating that coveted crispy texture without the need for excessive oil. It’s a much healthier alternative to deep-frying breaded food.

Whether you’re craving crispy appetizers, savory dinners at your favorite dine-in restaurant, or indulgent fast food favorites, this list of air fryer copycat recipes is sure to satisfy your cravings. It makes it light and guilt-free for easy weeknight dinners.

At the very first bite, you’ll want to cook the air fryer version of these copycat recipes every day of the week.

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A dark round plate with four air fryer lasagna frittas sitting on it, drizzled with Alfredo sauce and sprinkled with fresh parsley leaves; a red napkin sits in the background
Easy Olive Garden Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta Copycat
This is an Olive Garden copycat recipe for air fryer lasagna fritta. It's fried lasagna filled with five types of cheese spread in between rolled lasagna noodles that are then dipped in batter and fried golden crispy.
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2
www.kimschob.com
Air Fryer Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
This air fryer copycat Taco Bell Mexican pizza recipe is so easy to make and it tastes just like the real thing! You will love this pizza recipe!
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3
budgetdelicious.com
Air Fryer Orange Chicken (Panda Express Copycat)
Crispy-coated Panda Express copycat air fryer orange chicken made with a sticky-sweet orange glaze! Yum! This takeout classic is so easy to make at home and is a healthier option than the restaurant version.
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4
A black round platter with a tan paper liner filled with air fryer Hooter's chicken wings, a small round white bowl of ranch, and celery and carrot sticks. The platter is sitting on an orange placemat.
Hooter’s Air Fryer Chicken Wings Copycat
This is a copycat recipe for air fryer Hooter's chicken wings. They're crispy, a little spicy, and definitely juicy! Perfect as an appetizer for parties or as a meal at home.
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5
Air Fryer Taco Bell's Copycat Cheesy Gordita Crunch
brooklynactivemama.com
Air Fryer Taco Bell’s Copycat Cheesy Gordita Crunch
This copycat air fryer cheesy Gordita crunch taco recipe is super easy to make for a weeknight dinner!
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6
Three breaded balls with macaroni in side on a plate with marinara sauce
Cheesecake Factory Air Fryer Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls Copycat
Air fryer fried macaroni and cheese balls are a delicious appetizer that's a Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe. They're filled with creamy macaroni and cheese, have a crispy outer layer, and are served with creamy marinara sauce.
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7
www.areinventedmom.com
Air Fryer Southwest Egg Rolls (Chili’s Copycat)
Enjoy air fryer Chili's southwestern egg rolls anytime with our easy copycat recipe. Made in the air fryer, serve this homemade version as an appetizer or main course.
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8
everythingairfryer.com
Taco Bell’s Air Fryer Crunchwrap Supreme
A homemade crunch wrap supreme is a must-try in the air fryer. Perfectly crunchy with seasoned meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese it is topped with sour cream and nacho cheese sauce and wrapped up into a tasty, handheld treat that tastes just like take-out!
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9
wondermomwannabe.com
Air Fryer Copycat Chick-Fil-A Nuggets Recipe
These air fryer copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets are so good. Such a fast and easy way to make homemade chicken nuggets that are crispy and delicious!
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10
Air Fryer Stuffed Ziti Fritta
Olive Garden Air Fryer Stuffed Ziti Fritta Copycat
This air fryer stuffed ziti fritta recipe is an Olive Garden copycat recipe. It's made with ziti or rigatoni filled with five-cheese marinara, and then breaded and air-fried until golden crispy. Serve with marinara or alfredo sauce.
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11
littlespicejar.com
Texas Roadhouse Air Fryer Fried Pickles
The most delicious air fryer fried pickles! Quick and easy to dredge and make in the air fryer and they taste just like a copycat version of Texas Roadhouse! These pickle chips have become a staple at home - we make them all the time!
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12
Air Fryer Hooter's Buffalo Shrimp
Air Fryer Hooter’s Buffalo Shrimp
This is an air fryer Hooter's buffalo shrimp recipe. It's a copycat recipe made with a light batter and tossed with hot sauce. It tastes just like Hooter's shrimp and cooks quickly for an easy dinner!
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13
gypsyplate.com
Panda Express Beijing Beef
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14
recipethis.com
Air Fryer Filet-O-Fish
Air fryer Filet-O-Fish tastes just like the real deal! It's made with breaded pollock fish and fish sauce served on a brioche bun. It's the McDonald's Filet-O-Fish copycat recipe you've been looking for!
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15
www.babaganosh.org
Air Fryer Chicken Quesadillas (Copycat Taco Bell Recipe)
Air fryer Taco Bell chicken quesadillas are so delicious and served with taco sauce. They're all done cooking in under 20 minutes!
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16
recipethis.com
Air Fryer Nandos Peri Peri Chicken
This is an air fryer Nandos Peri Peri chicken copycat recipe made with chicken drumsticks and thighs, soaked in a delicious marinade, and then air-fried until juicy and tender.
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    Air Fryer Salmon Bites
  • A round white plate of air fryer coconut shrimp with two lemon wedges and a small bowl of marmalade sauce.
    Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp (Outback Copycat)
  • A side view of a dark wood round cutting board with zucchini fries on top that have fresh parsley leaves and grated Parmesan on top. A round bowl of creamy sauce topped with fresh green parsley leaves sits on top of the board next to the zucchini fries.
    Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

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I'm the recipe developer and food photographer behind Simply Happenings. I'm also a wife, mom to two adventurous little boys, registered nurse, and I live in the great Midwest. I like to feature high-protein recipes, one-pot meals, and delicious recipes you can cook with your favorite household appliances.

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