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Air-Fryer BBQ Recipes

Air-fryer BBQ recipes built around smoky chicken wings, sticky ribs, burnt-end style bites, loaded fries, sausage trays, burgers, skewers and proper pitmaster flavour without needing a full garden smoker.

Air-fryer BBQ recipes built around smoky chicken wings, sticky ribs, burnt-end style bites, loaded fries, sausage trays, burgers, skewers and proper pitmaster flavour without needing a full garden smoker. This is the home of smoke, spice, crisp edges, sticky glazes, loaded trays and big weekend energy.

Use this section as the main BBQ recipe archive, then move sideways into related air-fryer sections when you want more ideas, stronger flavours or a different kind of tray.

Air-Fryer Pitmaster Potato Wedges

Air-Fryer Pitmaster Potato Wedges

Air-fryer pitmaster potato wedges with smoky BBQ flavour, sticky edges, proper pitmaster energy and a simple AF-200 method.

Air-Fryer Sticky Bourbon BBQ Rib Bites

Air-Fryer Sticky Bourbon BBQ Rib Bites

Somewhere between proper barbecue and complete lack of self-control sits this recipe. Sticky bourbon glaze. Smoky pork. Dark caramelised edges.

Air-Fryer Pitmaster Chicken Wing Platters

Air-Fryer Pitmaster Chicken Wing Platters

Every proper barbecue needs wings. Not salad. Not decorative vegetables pretending to contribute. Wings. Crispy skin. Smoky seasoning.

Air-Fryer BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Skewers

Air-Fryer BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Skewers

This is what happens when somebody can't decide between burgers and barbecue. So they stop trying. Juicy beef. Smoky bacon.

Air-Fryer Smoky Maple Sausage Burnt Ends

Air-Fryer Smoky Maple Sausage Burnt Ends

This is the sort of barbecue snack that completely derails the evening. You put them out while the main food cooks. Then everybody fills up on these instea.

Air-Fryer Charred BBQ Chicken Flatbreads

Air-Fryer Charred BBQ Chicken Flatbreads

This is what happens when pizza and barbecue spend too much time together. Smoky chicken. Sticky BBQ sauce. Melted cheese.

Air-Fryer Texas Cowboy Beef Rib Trays

Air-Fryer Texas Cowboy Beef Rib Trays

This is not delicate food. This is the sort of barbecue that assumes you've spent all day outside, lifted something heavy, fixed something

Air-Fryer Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs

Air-Fryer Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs

This is barbecue with a bit of attitude. Sweet honey. Smoky chipotle. Juicy chicken thighs. Dark sticky edges that make you keep reaching back to the tray.

Air-Fryer BBQ Pulled Beef Loaded Nachos

Air-Fryer BBQ Pulled Beef Loaded Nachos

This is not a starter. It's not a side dish. It's not something sensible people order while pretending they're only a little bit hungry.

Air-Fryer Firepit Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Air-Fryer Firepit Garlic Butter Steak Bites

This is the sort of barbecue food that makes people hover around the tray pretending they're helping. They're not helping.

Air-Fryer Smokehouse Lamb Kofta Skewers

Air-Fryer Smokehouse Lamb Kofta Skewers

This is barbecue food that smells incredible before it even reaches the table. Lamb. Garlic. Mint. Cumin. Charred edges. The sort of food that immediately.

Air-Fryer Pitmaster Pork Chop Boxes

Air-Fryer Pitmaster Pork Chop Boxes

This is old-school barbecue done properly. Big pork chops. Smoky seasoning. Charred edges. Crispy potatoes underneath soaking up all the flavour while the.

Air-Fryer Sticky Cola BBQ Chicken Wings

Air-Fryer Sticky Cola BBQ Chicken Wings

This is one of those barbecue recipes that sounds slightly ridiculous until you eat it. Then suddenly you're making it again next weekend.

Air-Fryer BBQ Brisket Potato Skins

Air-Fryer BBQ Brisket Potato Skins

This is the sort of barbecue food that starts off as a side dish and ends up becoming the main event. Crispy potato skins.

Air-Fryer Backyard Burger Dog Trays

Air-Fryer Backyard Burger Dog Trays

This is what happens when a burger and a hot dog stop competing and decide to work together. Smoky sausages. Juicy beef. Melted cheese.

Air-Fryer Smoky Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

Air-Fryer Smoky Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

This is barbecue food for people who believe wrapping one good thing around another good thing usually improves both. Juicy chicken.

Air-Fryer BBQ Halloumi Burger Stacks

Air-Fryer BBQ Halloumi Burger Stacks

This is what happens when the barbecue needs a wildcard. Golden halloumi. Smoky barbecue glaze. Crispy onions. Melted cheese.

Air-Fryer Chilli Jam BBQ Sausage Rolls

Air-Fryer Chilli Jam BBQ Sausage Rolls

This is what happens when a sausage roll wanders too close to a barbecue. Smoky sausage meat. Sweet chilli jam. Golden flaky pastry.

Air-Fryer Charred Corn Rib BBQ Trays

Air-Fryer Charred Corn Rib BBQ Trays

This is what happens when somebody looks at corn on the cob and decides it needs barbecue treatment. Sweet corn. Smoky seasoning.

Air-Fryer Dirty BBQ Meatball Subs

Air-Fryer Dirty BBQ Meatball Subs

This is what happens when a meatball sub spends a weekend at a smokehouse. Juicy beef meatballs. Sticky barbecue sauce. Melted cheese.

Air-Fryer Smoky Honey Mustard Chicken Quarters

Air-Fryer Smoky Honey Mustard Chicken Quarters

This is proper backyard barbecue food. Big chicken quarters. Golden crispy skin. Smoky seasoning. Sticky honey mustard glaze.

Air-Fryer Pitmaster Loaded Onion Rings

Air-Fryer Pitmaster Loaded Onion Rings

This is what happens when normal onion rings stop being satisfied with their role as a side dish. Golden onion rings. Melted cheese.

Air-Fryer BBQ Steakhouse Mushroom Pots

Air-Fryer BBQ Steakhouse Mushroom Pots

This is the sort of side dish that quietly steals the show. Garlic mushrooms. Butter. Black pepper. Smoky barbecue seasoning.

Air-Fryer Sticky BBQ Pork Riblet Trays

Air-Fryer Sticky BBQ Pork Riblet Trays

This is barbecue food exactly as nature intended. Sticky pork. Dark smoky glaze. Charred edges. A tray full of ribs that make absolutely no attempt to be e.

Air-Fryer Cajun BBQ Chicken Skewer Boxes

Air-Fryer Cajun BBQ Chicken Skewer Boxes

This is what happens when barbecue smoke meets Louisiana attitude. Juicy chicken. Cajun spice. Charred peppers. Sticky BBQ glaze.

Air-Fryer Brisket Mac Loaded Garlic Bread

Air-Fryer Brisket Mac Loaded Garlic Bread

This is not a side dish anymore. This is what happens when somebody looks at garlic bread, macaroni cheese, and smoked brisket and decides all

Air-Fryer BBQ Bacon Potato Bombs

Air-Fryer BBQ Bacon Potato Bombs

This is what happens when somebody decides a normal baked potato isn't pulling its weight. Cheesy mashed potato. Smoky bacon.

Air-Fryer Sweet Smoke Chicken Drumstick Buckets

Air-Fryer Sweet Smoke Chicken Drumstick Buckets

This is the sort of barbecue food that gets carried to the table in a bucket and disappears before you've sat down. Sticky drumsticks.

Air-Fryer Nashville BBQ Hot Chicken Baps

Air-Fryer Nashville BBQ Hot Chicken Baps

This is what happens when barbecue sauce meets bad decisions from Tennessee. Crispy chicken. Sweet smoky BBQ glaze. Nashville-style heat.

Air-Fryer Maple BBQ Pork Belly Skewers

Air-Fryer Maple BBQ Pork Belly Skewers

This is barbecue food with absolutely no interest in moderation. Crispy pork belly. Sweet maple glaze. Smoky seasoning. Charred sticky edges.

Air-Fryer Charred Pineapple BBQ Chicken Trays

Air-Fryer Charred Pineapple BBQ Chicken Trays

This is summer barbecue food doing exactly what summer barbecue food should do. Sticky chicken. Sweet pineapple. Smoky glaze.

Air-Fryer Smokehouse Beef Burger Nachos

Air-Fryer Smokehouse Beef Burger Nachos

This is what happens when a cheeseburger completely loses control of itself. Seasoned beef. Crispy tortilla chips. Molten cheese.

Air-Fryer BBQ Garlic Bread Rib Melts

Air-Fryer BBQ Garlic Bread Rib Melts

This is what happens when somebody looks at a rack of ribs and decides a sandwich isn't enough. Sticky rib meat. Garlic bread.

Air-Fryer Pitmaster Chicken Bacon Ranch Fries

Air-Fryer Pitmaster Chicken Bacon Ranch Fries

This is what happens when somebody looks at loaded fries and decides they're not nearly loaded enough. Crispy fries. Smoky chicken.

Air-Fryer Smoky Chilli Cheese Hot Dog Trays

Air-Fryer Smoky Chilli Cheese Hot Dog Trays

This is not a hot dog. This is what happens when a hot dog completely loses control of its life choices. Smoky sausages. Rich chilli beef.

Air-Fryer Sticky Peach BBQ Pork Steaks

Air-Fryer Sticky Peach BBQ Pork Steaks

This is summer barbecue food at full strength. Juicy pork steaks. Sweet peach glaze. Smoky seasoning. Dark caramelised edges.

Air-Fryer Loaded BBQ Breakfast Hash Trays

Air-Fryer Loaded BBQ Breakfast Hash Trays

This is what happens when breakfast wanders into a smokehouse and refuses to leave. Crispy potatoes. Smoky sausage. Bacon.

Air-Fryer Firecracker BBQ Chicken Burgers

Air-Fryer Firecracker BBQ Chicken Burgers

This is what happens when a barbecue burger decides being smoky isn't enough. Crispy chicken. Sticky firecracker glaze. Melted cheese.

Air-Fryer Dirty BBQ Cheeseburger Wedges

Air-Fryer Dirty BBQ Cheeseburger Wedges

This is what happens when somebody looks at a cheeseburger and decides a plate is getting in the way. Crispy potato wedges.

Air-Fryer Smokehouse Lamb Chop Boxes

Air-Fryer Smokehouse Lamb Chop Boxes

This is barbecue food for people who believe lamb deserves far more attention than it usually gets. Juicy lamb chops. Smoky seasoning.

Air-Fryer Ultimate Summer BBQ Sharing Tray

Air-Fryer Ultimate Summer BBQ Sharing Tray

This is what happens when absolutely nobody can decide what they want. So you stop asking. Sticky chicken. Smoky sausage. Loaded wedges.

Air Fryer Maple Bacon BBQ Chicken Bites

Air Fryer Maple Bacon BBQ Chicken Bites

This is proper smokehouse comfort food with a little sweetness thrown in for good measure. Juicy chicken bites wrapped in smoky bacon, glazed with.

Air Fryer Sticky Cola BBQ Pork Ribs

Air Fryer Sticky Cola BBQ Pork Ribs

These are proper finger-licking ribs with a glaze so dark and sticky it clings to everything. Cola might sound like an odd ingredient, but once it.

Air Fryer Cowboy Butter Steak Strips

Air Fryer Cowboy Butter Steak Strips

This is what happens when a perfectly good steak meets a pan of molten cowboy butter loaded with garlic, herbs, lemon, mustard, and just enough.

Air Fryer Smoky BBQ Chicken Loaded Tacos

Air Fryer Smoky BBQ Chicken Loaded Tacos

These are proper backyard BBQ tacos stuffed with smoky chicken, melted cheese, crunchy slaw, and a sticky BBQ drizzle that runs down your hands by.

Air Fryer Pitmaster Chilli Cheese Potato Skins

Air Fryer Pitmaster Chilli Cheese Potato Skins

This is proper BBQ comfort food. Crispy potato skins loaded with smoky beef chilli, bubbling cheese, and enough pitmaster attitude to steal the.

Air Fryer Honey Mustard BBQ Pork Steaks

Air Fryer Honey Mustard BBQ Pork Steaks

These are proper backyard BBQ pork steaks coated in a smoky rub, then finished with a rich honey mustard glaze that turns beautifully sticky as it.

Air Fryer Firepit Garlic Butter Prawn Skewers

Air Fryer Firepit Garlic Butter Prawn Skewers

These are proper BBQ seafood done right. Big juicy king prawns coated in smoky garlic butter with a hint of lemon and paprika, then cooked until.

Air Fryer BBQ Pulled Chicken Dirty Fries

Air Fryer BBQ Pulled Chicken Dirty Fries

This is what happens when crispy fries meet smoky pulled chicken, melted cheese, sticky BBQ sauce, and enough pitmaster attitude to become the.

Air Fryer Sweet Heat Sausage Burnt Ends

Air Fryer Sweet Heat Sausage Burnt Ends

These little beauties are what disappear while everyone keeps saying they're "just waiting for the burgers." Thick chunks of smoked sausage coated.

Air Fryer Smoky Cajun Corn Rib Trays

Air Fryer Smoky Cajun Corn Rib Trays

This is BBQ side-dish royalty. Corn on the cob sliced into "ribs", coated in smoky Cajun butter, then roasted until the edges curl, char, and.

Air Fryer Carolina Mustard Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Carolina Mustard Chicken Thighs

Carolina BBQ does things differently. Forget thick tomato sauces—this is all about tangy mustard, a touch of honey, smoky seasoning, and juicy.

Air Fryer BBQ Brisket Mac & Cheese Pots

Air Fryer BBQ Brisket Mac & Cheese Pots

This is smokehouse comfort food turned up to eleven. Creamy mac and cheese loaded with smoky brisket, crispy bacon, bubbling mature cheddar, and a.

Air Fryer Charred Pepper Steak Flatbreads

Air Fryer Charred Pepper Steak Flatbreads

This is proper beer-garden BBQ food. Thin slices of smoky steak, charred peppers, caramelised onions, melted mozzarella, and a smoky BBQ drizzle.

Air Fryer Sticky Bourbon Pork Belly Fries

Air Fryer Sticky Bourbon Pork Belly Fries

This is full smokehouse madness. Crispy skin-on fries buried under sticky bourbon-glazed pork belly, melted cheese, smoky bacon, and enough BBQ.

Air Fryer Pitmaster Chicken Bacon Melts

Air Fryer Pitmaster Chicken Bacon Melts

This is what happens when a proper BBQ chicken sandwich meets a smokehouse. Juicy smoky chicken, crispy bacon, bubbling mature cheddar, and sticky.

Air Fryer BBQ Meatball Sub Trays

Air Fryer BBQ Meatball Sub Trays

This is proper smokehouse comfort stuffed into a toasted sub roll. Juicy beef meatballs glazed in smoky BBQ sauce, topped with bubbling mozzarella.

Air Fryer Garlic Ranch BBQ Wings

Air Fryer Garlic Ranch BBQ Wings

These are the wings that disappear before anyone even asks if dinner's ready. Crispy chicken wings coated in a smoky BBQ seasoning, tossed through.

Air Fryer Smoked Chilli Beef Nacho Boxes

Air Fryer Smoked Chilli Beef Nacho Boxes

These are proper smokehouse nachos built for hungry lads. Crispy tortilla chips buried under smoky chilli beef, bubbling cheese, sticky BBQ sauce,.

Air Fryer Maple Chipotle Chicken Drumsticks

Air Fryer Maple Chipotle Chicken Drumsticks

These drumsticks are built for proper backyard BBQ sessions. Smoky chicken, a rich maple glaze, and just enough chipotle heat to keep every bite.

Air Fryer Loaded BBQ Hash Brown Stacks

Air Fryer Loaded BBQ Hash Brown Stacks

These are what happen when breakfast gives up pretending and joins the barbecue. Crispy hash browns stacked high with smoky pulled pork, crispy.

Air Fryer Texas Pepper Beef Rib Bites

Air Fryer Texas Pepper Beef Rib Bites

Everything's bigger in Texas, including the flavour. These beef rib bites are coated in a pepper-heavy pitmaster rub, cooked until beautifully.

Air Fryer BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Wraps

Air Fryer BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Wraps

This is everything great about a backyard cheeseburger wrapped up into one handheld monster. Smoky beef, crispy bacon, melted cheese, pickles,.

Air Fryer Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Tenders

These are what happen when crispy chicken tenders meet proper smokehouse flavour. Crunchy outside, juicy inside, then coated in a sticky hot honey.

Air Fryer Smoky Pulled Pork Quesadilla Wedges

Air Fryer Smoky Pulled Pork Quesadilla Wedges

This is proper BBQ comfort folded inside a crispy tortilla. Smoky pulled pork, bubbling cheese, sweet red onions, and sticky BBQ sauce toasted.

Air Fryer BBQ Sausage Breakfast Hash

Air Fryer BBQ Sausage Breakfast Hash

This is the breakfast that pitmasters dream about. Crispy potatoes, smoky sausages, sizzling bacon, caramelised onions, melted cheese, and.

Air Fryer Firecracker Steak Loaded Wedges

Air Fryer Firecracker Steak Loaded Wedges

This is smokehouse comfort with a proper kick. Crispy skin-on wedges loaded with juicy steak strips, melted cheese, charred peppers, and a sticky.

Air Fryer Sticky Teriyaki BBQ Pork Bites

Air Fryer Sticky Teriyaki BBQ Pork Bites

These are where American smokehouse meets Japanese street food. Juicy pork shoulder bites coated in a smoky BBQ rub before being glazed with a.

Air Fryer Black Pepper BBQ Chicken Skewers

Air Fryer Black Pepper BBQ Chicken Skewers

These are proper pitmaster skewers with a peppery kick. Juicy chunks of chicken coated in a bold black pepper rub, grilled until lightly charred,.

Air Fryer Pitmaster Cheese & Bacon Garlic Bread

Air Fryer Pitmaster Cheese & Bacon Garlic Bread

This is what happens when ordinary garlic bread gets invited to a proper BBQ. Thick crusty bread loaded with garlic butter, smoky bacon, bubbling.

Air Fryer BBQ Chorizo Potato Trays

Air Fryer BBQ Chorizo Potato Trays

This is proper pitmaster comfort food with a Spanish twist. Crispy roasted potatoes, smoky chorizo, caramelised onions, melted cheese, and a.

Air Fryer Smoky Honey Garlic Lamb Ribs

Air Fryer Smoky Honey Garlic Lamb Ribs

These are proper pitmaster ribs with a little Mediterranean swagger. Tender lamb ribs coated in a smoky garlic rub before being lacquered with a.

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Pizza Toast Melts

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Pizza Toast Melts

This is what happens when a proper BBQ pizza meets thick-cut toast. Smoky BBQ chicken, crispy bacon, bubbling mozzarella, mature cheddar, and.

Air Fryer Dirty Pitmaster Breakfast Baps

Air Fryer Dirty Pitmaster Breakfast Baps

This is what happens when a full English gets invited to a barbecue. Smoky sausage patties, crispy bacon, fried egg, melted cheddar, hash browns,.

Air Fryer Burnt-End Beef & Onion Rolls

Air Fryer Burnt-End Beef & Onion Rolls

These are the sort of rolls you'd expect to find at a proper Texas smokehouse. Tender beef bites with dark, caramelised edges, sweet beer-style.

Air Fryer BBQ Halloumi Fries

Air Fryer BBQ Halloumi Fries

These are the BBQ side dish that even the meat lovers fight over. Thick strips of halloumi cooked until golden and crispy, then glazed with smoky.

Air Fryer Cajun BBQ Salmon Bites

Air Fryer Cajun BBQ Salmon Bites

These are proper pitmaster seafood done right. Big chunks of salmon coated in a smoky Cajun rub, air-fried until beautifully flaky, then glazed.

Air Fryer Smoky Beer Cheese Brat Skillet

Air Fryer Smoky Beer Cheese Brat Skillet

This is proper BBQ comfort with a nod to the smokehouse and the beer garden. Smoky bratwurst-style sausages, crispy potatoes, caramelised onions,.

Air Fryer BBQ Pork & Apple Slaw Wraps

Air Fryer BBQ Pork & Apple Slaw Wraps

This is proper smokehouse comfort wrapped up and ready to eat. Tender smoky pulled pork, crisp apple slaw, melted cheddar, and a sticky BBQ.

Air Fryer Smoky Garlic Butter Mushroom Burgers

Air Fryer Smoky Garlic Butter Mushroom Burgers

These burgers prove you don't need beef to steal the show. Thick, juicy mushrooms roasted until smoky, topped with bubbling cheese, garlic butter,.

Air Fryer Sweet Chilli BBQ Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Sweet Chilli BBQ Chicken Wings

These wings bring together the best of two worlds. Smoky American BBQ meets sweet chilli heat for a glaze that's sticky, glossy, and absolutely.

Air Fryer Brisket Gravy Loaded Fries

Air Fryer Brisket Gravy Loaded Fries

This is proper smokehouse comfort on a tray. Crispy skin-on fries loaded with tender smoked brisket, rich peppered gravy, melted cheese, and.

Air Fryer BBQ Bacon Mac Potato Boats

Air Fryer BBQ Bacon Mac Potato Boats

These are what happens when a jacket potato gives up being sensible. Crispy potato skins are stuffed with creamy mac and cheese, smoky bacon,.

Air Fryer Firepit Lamb Kofta Skewers

Air Fryer Firepit Lamb Kofta Skewers

These are proper barbecue skewers loaded with smoky Middle Eastern flavour and pitmaster attitude. Juicy lamb, fresh herbs, garlic, and warming.

Air Fryer Sticky Peach BBQ Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Sticky Peach BBQ Chicken Thighs

These are summer barbecue on a plate. Juicy chicken thighs coated in a smoky rub before being glazed with a rich peach BBQ sauce that caramelises.

Air Fryer Smoky Hot Link Rice Boxes

Air Fryer Smoky Hot Link Rice Boxes

These are pure smokehouse comfort with a Southern twist. Smoky hot link sausages, seasoned rice, peppers, onions, and melted cheese all cooked.

Air Fryer Pitmaster Pepperoni Burger Melts

Air Fryer Pitmaster Pepperoni Burger Melts

This is what happens when a cheeseburger and a BBQ pizza have a very good idea. Juicy beef burgers are topped with smoky pepperoni, bubbling.

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Cornbread Pots

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Cornbread Pots

This is proper Southern smokehouse comfort in a bowl. Sweet golden cornbread topped with smoky BBQ chicken, melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and a.

Air Fryer Chilli Maple Pork Riblets

Air Fryer Chilli Maple Pork Riblets

These little riblets are pure smokehouse gold. Meaty pork riblets coated in a smoky spice rub, slow-cooked until tender, then finished with a rich.

Air Fryer Dirty Smokehouse Chicken Nachos

Air Fryer Dirty Smokehouse Chicken Nachos

This is the tray that empties before you've even found a plate. Crispy tortilla chips buried under smoky BBQ chicken, crispy bacon, bubbling.

Air Fryer Full Pitmaster Sharing Tray

Air Fryer Full Pitmaster Sharing Tray

This is the grand finale. The tray that lands in the middle of the table and instantly goes quiet because everyone knows exactly what's about to.

Air Fryer Smokehouse Potato Salad Skins

Air Fryer Smokehouse Potato Salad Skins

This is what happens when a proper loaded potato skin meets an old-school American smokehouse potato salad. Crispy potato shells packed with a creamy smoky potato filling, crispy b

Air Fryer Alabama White BBQ Chicken Bites

Air Fryer Alabama White BBQ Chicken Bites

Forget sticky red sauce for a minute. Down in northern Alabama, they do things differently. Smoky chicken gets coated in a rich, tangy white BBQ sauce made with mayonnaise, vinegar

Air Fryer Pitmaster Pickle-brined Chicken Thighs

Air Fryer Pitmaster Pickle-brined Chicken Thighs

This is one of those proper BBQ secrets that surprises people. Pickle brine keeps the chicken unbelievably juicy while adding a subtle tang that works perfectly with smoky seasonin

Air Fryer Smoky Bacon Ranch Potato Salad Bowls

Air Fryer Smoky Bacon Ranch Potato Salad Bowls

This is the sort of side dish that quietly steals the entire barbecue. Baby potatoes roasted until golden, tossed through a creamy ranch dressing with crispy bacon, mature cheddar,

Air Fryer Kansas Pit Beans with Burnt Bacon Ends

Air Fryer Kansas Pit Beans with Burnt Bacon Ends

No proper barbecue is complete without a tray of pit beans bubbling away beside the meat. Smoky baked beans loaded with crispy bacon, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, onions, mustard,

Air Fryer Charred Sweetcorn Elote Cups

Air Fryer Charred Sweetcorn Elote Cups

This is Mexican street food that wandered into an American smokehouse and decided to stay. Sweetcorn roasted until lightly charred, then tossed through a creamy, smoky dressing wit

Air Fryer Memphis Dry-rub Pork Rib Tips

Air Fryer Memphis Dry-rub Pork Rib Tips

Forget sticky sauce for a minute. Memphis pitmasters know that great barbecue starts with the rub, not the glaze. These pork rib tips are coated in a bold blend of paprika, garlic,

Air Fryer Smoked Paprika Devilled Egg Pots

Air Fryer Smoked Paprika Devilled Egg Pots

This is old-school picnic food that's been dragged into the smokehouse. Creamy devilled egg filling loaded with smoky paprika, crispy bacon, Dijon mustard, pickles and chives, fini

Air Fryer BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad Chicken Boxes

Air Fryer BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad Chicken Boxes

This is proper smokehouse meal-prep food that somehow ends up being demolished before the barbecue even starts. Tender smoky chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, crispy bacon, mature c

Air Fryer Crispy Cornbread Stuffing Bites

Air Fryer Crispy Cornbread Stuffing Bites

This is what happens when Southern cornbread stuffing gets invited to a proper smokehouse barbecue. Crispy golden balls packed with buttery cornbread, smoky bacon, herbs, onion and

Air Fryer Loaded Smokehouse Potato Salad Boats

Air Fryer Loaded Smokehouse Potato Salad Boats

This is the barbecue side that usually ends up stealing the show. Golden baked potatoes become edible serving boats, packed with a smoky potato salad loaded with crispy bacon, matu

Air Fryer Carolina Pulled Chicken Slaw Baps

Air Fryer Carolina Pulled Chicken Slaw Baps

This is proper Carolina barbecue in a bun. Slow-style pulled chicken coated in a sharp vinegar BBQ sauce, piled high with crunchy creamy slaw inside a soft toasted bap. It's lighte

Air Fryer Burnt Garlic Butter Cabbage Wedges

Air Fryer Burnt Garlic Butter Cabbage Wedges

This is one of those barbecue sides that completely catches people off guard. Thick wedges of cabbage roast until the edges become beautifully charred, while the middle turns sweet

Air Fryer BBQ Pit Beans & Cornbread Cobbler Pots

Air Fryer BBQ Pit Beans & Cornbread Cobbler Pots

This is proper Southern smokehouse comfort food. Rich smoky pit beans bubbling underneath a golden layer of cheesy cornbread that soaks up all the barbecue juices while staying cri

Air Fryer Maple Bacon Cornbread Muffin Bites

Air Fryer Maple Bacon Cornbread Muffin Bites

These little muffins belong beside every proper barbecue. Sweet maple syrup, smoky bacon, mature cheddar and buttery cornbread come together in one ridiculously addictive bite. The

Air Fryer Nashville Hot BBQ Cauliflower Bites

Air Fryer Nashville Hot BBQ Cauliflower Bites

Don't write these off because they're cauliflower. These are ridiculously crispy florets coated in a smoky Southern seasoning, blasted in the air fryer until crunchy, then tossed i

Air Fryer Smoky Chorizo Bean Campfire Pots

Air Fryer Smoky Chorizo Bean Campfire Pots

This is the sort of side dish that sits quietly next to the brisket and somehow becomes everyone's favourite thing on the table. Smoky chorizo, rich barbecue beans, roasted peppers

Air Fryer Charred Red Onion & Cheddar Potato Salad

Air Fryer Charred Red Onion & Cheddar Potato Salad

This is proper smokehouse potato salad with a twist. Baby potatoes are roasted until golden, while thick wedges of red onion are charred until sweet and smoky. Everything gets fold

Air Fryer Peach Habanero Chicken Skewer Boxes

Air Fryer Peach Habanero Chicken Skewer Boxes

This is summer barbecue food at full throttle. Juicy chicken thighs marinated in smoky spices, threaded onto skewers, then glazed with a sticky peach and habanero sauce that hits s

Air Fryer Texas Toast Brisket Dippers

Air Fryer Texas Toast Brisket Dippers

This is proper smokehouse comfort food. Thick slices of buttery Texas toast stuffed with smoky chopped brisket, melted mature cheddar, caramelised onions and a sticky BBQ glaze, th

Air Fryer Crispy BBQ Pickle Chips

Air Fryer Crispy BBQ Pickle Chips

These are proper smokehouse snacking at its finest. Thick dill pickle slices coated in a crunchy seasoned crumb, air-fried until golden, then served with a smoky BBQ ranch dip that

Air Fryer Smokehouse Chicken Caesar Potato Bowls

Air Fryer Smokehouse Chicken Caesar Potato Bowls

This is what happens when a proper chicken Caesar salad gets invited to a barbecue. Crispy baby potatoes replace the croutons, smoky grilled chicken brings the pitmaster flavour, a

Air Fryer Bourbon Bacon Baked Bean Trays

Air Fryer Bourbon Bacon Baked Bean Trays

This is proper Kentucky smokehouse comfort. Rich baked beans slow-cooked with smoky bacon, sweet onions, bourbon, brown sugar and sticky BBQ sauce until the edges become dark, cara

Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp Boil Potato Boxes

Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp Boil Potato Boxes

This is a proper Deep South seafood feast without needing a giant stockpot. Crispy baby potatoes, juicy king prawns, smoky sausage, sweetcorn and Cajun butter all come together in

Air Fryer Dirty BBQ Coleslaw Chicken Melts

Air Fryer Dirty BBQ Coleslaw Chicken Melts

This is proper smokehouse comfort food. Smoky BBQ chicken, creamy crunchy coleslaw, mature cheddar and buttery toasted bread all come together in one gloriously messy melt. The hot

Air Fryer Smoky Garlic Parmesan Corn Ribs

Air Fryer Smoky Garlic Parmesan Corn Ribs

This is one of those barbecue sides that always surprises people. Corn on the cob gets cut into ribs, blasted in the air fryer until it curls and crisps, then coated in smoky garli

Air Fryer Pitmaster Pimento Cheese Toasts

Air Fryer Pitmaster Pimento Cheese Toasts

This is proper Southern smokehouse comfort. Thick slices of toasted bread loaded with rich homemade pimento cheese, crispy bacon, smoky jalapeños and a final blast in the air fryer

Air Fryer Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Sausage Bites

Air Fryer Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Sausage Bites

These are the sort of barbecue snacks that vanish before the main event even starts. Smoky cocktail sausages wrapped in streaky bacon, glazed with brown sugar, maple syrup and BBQ

Air Fryer Sweet Tea BBQ Chicken Drumette Boxes

Air Fryer Sweet Tea BBQ Chicken Drumette Boxes

Sweet tea and barbecue are Southern legends for a reason. These chicken drumettes are marinated with black tea, brown sugar and spices, then glazed with a sticky smoky BBQ sauce th

Air Fryer Charred Jalapeño Popper Cornbread Pots

Air Fryer Charred Jalapeño Popper Cornbread Pots

These are what happen when a proper jalapeño popper and a Southern cornbread collide at a smokehouse. Soft buttery cornbread loaded with cream cheese, mature cheddar, smoky bacon a

Air Fryer Smoked Sausage Potato Salad Trays

Air Fryer Smoked Sausage Potato Salad Trays

This is proper smokehouse comfort in one tray. Crispy baby potatoes, smoky grilled sausage, charred onions, crunchy pickles and a rich wholegrain mustard dressing all come together

Air Fryer Blackened BBQ Turkey Burger Stacks

Air Fryer Blackened BBQ Turkey Burger Stacks

Turkey burgers have a reputation for being dry. These don't. Properly seasoned turkey thighs stay juicy while developing a smoky blackened crust in the air fryer. Add mature chedda

Air Fryer Crispy Burnt-end Brussels Sprouts

Air Fryer Crispy Burnt-end Brussels Sprouts

This is the side dish that converts people who "don't like sprouts." Roasted until deeply caramelised, tossed with smoky bacon, maple butter and a touch of BBQ seasoning, these spr

Air Fryer BBQ Bacon Ranch Devilled Potato Bites

Air Fryer BBQ Bacon Ranch Devilled Potato Bites

These are what happen when devilled eggs meet loaded potato skins at a proper smokehouse. Baby potatoes are roasted until crisp, hollowed out slightly, then filled with a creamy ra

Air Fryer Smokehouse Tomato & Mozzarella Garlic Bread

Air Fryer Smokehouse Tomato & Mozzarella Garlic Bread

This is garlic bread that wandered into a Texas smokehouse. Thick rustic bread loaded with garlic butter, roasted tomatoes, bubbling mozzarella, mature cheddar and smoky bacon, the

Air Fryer Cajun BBQ Chicken Potato Salad Boxes

Air Fryer Cajun BBQ Chicken Potato Salad Boxes

This is the sort of side that quietly becomes the star of the barbecue. Smoky Cajun chicken, crispy roasted baby potatoes, sweetcorn, crunchy celery, spring onions and crispy bacon

Air Fryer Charred Peach & Burrata BBQ Toasts

Air Fryer Charred Peach & Burrata BBQ Toasts

This is summer barbecue food with proper smokehouse attitude. Thick slices of toasted sourdough are loaded with smoky charred peaches, creamy burrata, crispy bacon and a sticky bou

Air Fryer Pitmaster Pickled Onion Sausage Baps

Air Fryer Pitmaster Pickled Onion Sausage Baps

This is proper smokehouse comfort stuffed into a soft roll. Smoky butcher's sausages, sweet beer-style onions, tangy quick-pickled red onions and melted mature cheddar all piled in

Air Fryer Honey Butter Cornbread Wedges

Air Fryer Honey Butter Cornbread Wedges

These are the sort of side dish that quietly steals the barbecue. Golden cornbread with crispy buttery edges, a soft fluffy centre, and a warm honey butter glaze that soaks into ev

Air Fryer Smoky BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad Boxes

Air Fryer Smoky BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad Boxes

This isn't one of those sad little salads pretending to be dinner. This is proper smokehouse food. Smoky BBQ chicken, crispy bacon, roasted sweetcorn, avocado, boiled eggs, tomatoe

Air Fryer Smokehouse Burnt Onion Dip Bread Bowl

Air Fryer Smokehouse Burnt Onion Dip Bread Bowl

Sweet onions, smoked bacon, cream cheese, cheddar and BBQ seasoning baked into a crusty bread bowl until molten, smoky and dangerous. Proper barbecue table food.

Air Fryer Burnt Butter BBQ Carrot Wedges

Air Fryer Burnt Butter BBQ Carrot Wedges

Carrots never get invited to the barbecue table with much excitement—until these turn up. Thick carrot wedges are roasted until beautifully caramelised, then coated in smoky burnt

Air Fryer Smokehouse Bacon Pasta Salad Pots

Air Fryer Smokehouse Bacon Pasta Salad Pots

This is proper barbecue comfort in a bowl. Tender pasta tossed through a smoky ranch dressing with crispy bacon, mature cheddar, roasted sweetcorn, crunchy pickles and spring onion

Air Fryer Pitmaster Cheese Stuffed Cornbread Balls

Air Fryer Pitmaster Cheese Stuffed Cornbread Balls

These are proper smokehouse comfort bombs. Crispy golden cornbread wrapped around molten mature cheddar, smoky bacon and spring onions, then air-fried until crunchy outside and glo

Air Fryer Sticky Root Beer BBQ Pork Bites

Air Fryer Sticky Root Beer BBQ Pork Bites

This is proper American backyard barbecue with a twist. Root beer melts into a smoky BBQ glaze, creating unbelievably sticky pork bites with caramelised edges and a rich sweet-smok

Air Fryer Charred Broccoli Ranch BBQ Boxes

Air Fryer Charred Broccoli Ranch BBQ Boxes

This is the side dish that converts people who think broccoli is boring. Tender broccoli florets are roasted until the edges become beautifully charred, then tossed in smoky garlic

Air Fryer Dirty Smokehouse Chicken Caesar Wraps

Air Fryer Dirty Smokehouse Chicken Caesar Wraps

This is what happens when a proper Caesar wrap gets dragged through a Southern smokehouse. Smoky BBQ chicken, crispy bacon, crunchy lettuce, shaved Parmesan and creamy Caesar dress

Air Fryer BBQ Mustard Potato Wedge Salad

Air Fryer BBQ Mustard Potato Wedge Salad

This is proper Carolina barbecue on a plate. Crispy potato wedges replace boring boiled potatoes, then get tossed with smoky bacon, crunchy celery, pickled onions, fresh herbs and

Air Fryer Smoky Cheddar Jalapeño Biscuit Bites

Air Fryer Smoky Cheddar Jalapeño Biscuit Bites

These are proper Southern-style biscuit bites with smokehouse attitude. Fluffy, buttery biscuits packed with mature cheddar, roasted jalapeños, crispy bacon and smoky seasoning, th

Air Fryer The Ultimate Pitmaster Side Dish Board

Air Fryer The Ultimate Pitmaster Side Dish Board

This is the grand finale. The board that lands in the middle of the table and suddenly nobody's talking anymore. Crispy corn ribs, smoky potato wedges, pit beans, honey butter corn

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