When it comes to frying food with less oil, air fryers can't be beat. "Air fryer cooking delivers the crispy texture we know and love from fried foods but with far less oil and fat than traditional deep frying," explains Melissa Jaeger, head of nutrition at nutrition tracking app MyFitnessPal . To find out which are the healthiest foods you can cook in an air fryer, we consulted registered dieticians for their recipes and expert air fryer tips .
1. Salmon
Topped with lemon and herbs, salmon can make for a tasty air fryer meal. PJjaruwan / Getty
"In my opinion, salmon is hands-down the best healthy air fryer food," says Jessica McAllister , a military and tactical performance registered dietitian. "It's packed with high-quality protein , heart-healthy omega-3 fats and va