Author: Pat Tokuyama

Pat Tokuyama is the founder and lead recipe developer at Air Fry Central. With a background in Japanese and Asian cuisine, Pat has tested hundreds of air fryer recipes across multiple brands and models, documenting precise temperatures, cook times, and techniques to help home cooks achieve restaurant-quality results.

Beef & Pork

Air Fryer Hamburgers: Crispy, Juicy Burgers in 30 Minutes!*
ByPat Tokuyama March 26, 2026May 9, 2026 Reading Time: 9 minutes

Learn how to make perfect air fryer hamburgers with this easy recipe. Crispy outside, juicy inside—ready in 30 minutes!*

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Chicken

Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak (Crispy Crust, Tender Steak, No Grease)
ByPat Tokuyama March 26, 2026May 9, 2026 Reading Time: 8 minutes

Crispy air fryer chicken fried steak with a golden seasoned crust — no deep fryer needed. Ready in 25 minutes. Includes classic white gravy recipe.

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International | Snacks & Appetizers

Air Fryer Dumplings and Gyoza (Crispy Bottoms, No Steaming Required)
ByPat Tokuyama March 25, 2026May 9, 2026 Reading Time: 12 minutes

Cook air fryer dumplings and gyoza in 8 minutes — crispy on the outside, juicy inside. Works with frozen Bibigo, Trader Joe’s, or homemade. Time and temp inside.

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Potatoes

Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe | Crispy, Fluffy in 25 Mins!
ByPat Tokuyama March 25, 2026May 9, 2026 Reading Time: 9 minutes

Learn how to make a perfect air fryer baked potato with crispy skin and fluffy insides in 25 minutes—no oven required. Easy recipe with pro tips!

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Desserts & Baking

Air Fryer Cookies
ByPat Tokuyama March 25, 2026May 9, 2026 Reading Time: 9 minutes

Craving cookies? Make soft, golden air fryer cookies in 8 minutes! No oven needed. Easy recipe with pro tips for perfect texture every time. 🍪

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Beef & Pork | Breakfast

Crispy Air Fryer Bacon Recipe | No Grease, Zero Mess!
ByPat Tokuyama March 24, 2026May 9, 2026 Reading Time: 9 minutes

Craving crispy bacon without the mess? Our air fryer bacon recipe delivers perfect strips in 10 minutes—no grease, zero cleanup! 🥓

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Vegetables & Sides

Crispy Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe | Easy Healthy Side Dish
ByPat Tokuyama March 24, 2026May 9, 2026 Reading Time: 9 minutes

Learn how to make crispy, healthy air fryer asparagus in under 15 minutes! Easy recipe with no oil required. Perfect side dish for any meal.

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Guides & How-To

Air Fryer Meal Prep: The Complete Weekly Guide (Save Time Every Night)
ByPat Tokuyama March 24, 2026May 3, 2026 Reading Time: 12 minutes

Master air fryer meal prep with this complete weekly guide — proteins, vegetables, and carbs batched in 90 minutes. Works for families, singles, and any diet.

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Beef & Pork | Breakfast

How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Sausage (No Oil Needed!)
ByPat Tokuyama March 23, 2026May 9, 2026 Reading Time: 8 minutes

Crispy air fryer sausage recipe: juicy, no-oil, 20 mins. Pro tips for perfect results every time. Easy breakfast or snack!

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Potatoes

Air Fryer Tater Tots – Crispy & Easy Recipe
ByPat Tokuyama March 23, 2026May 9, 2026 Reading Time: 11 minutes

Crispy, golden air fryer tater tots made in minutes! Our easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with less oil. Perfect as a snack or side!

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