I’m a chef who loves my air fryer. Here are 7 easy recipes I use all the time.

• I’m a chef who uses an air fryer for everything from breakfast to dinner.
• The compact countertop appliance offers an ideal way to make egg bites, potatoes, and cauliflower.
• I’ve also found simple recipes for air-fried cheesecake and French toast.

I trained as a chef and have worked in kitchens from Scotland to Sydney and Toronto to Martha’s Vineyard.

With all that experience, I still think air fryers are one of the best kitchen hacks. I’ve tested a few varieties, but I usually find myself going back to my small, single-basket, 5-quart air fryer.

If you’re looking for quick, easy snacks and meals, I keep coming back to these seven essential air-fryer recipes.