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Just bought an air fryer. What bodybuilding-friendly meals work best in it?

Bro air fryer is clutch. I do chicken thighs with just salt, pepper, garlic powder. Comes out crispy outside, juicy inside. Way better than dry pan chicken.

Turkey burgers work great in it. I just grab lean ground turkey, make patties, throw them in. No oil needed. Easy protein meal.

Not even gonna lie, salmon in the air fryer surprised me. 10–12 mins and it’s perfect. Add some lemon and you’re good.

I use mine mostly for potatoes lol. Dice them up, little seasoning, air fry. Cheap carbs and actually taste good.

If you're cutting, try chicken breast but don’t overcook it. That’s the mistake most people make. I do like 370°F for ~10 mins depending on thickness.

Shrimp is super underrated. Takes like 6–8 minutes max. High protein, low effort. Good for quick meals when you’re lazy.

I meal prep chicken + veggies together sometimes. Throw broccoli or zucchini in there with seasoning. Saves time and still tastes decent.

Honestly the best thing for me has been consistency. Air fryer just makes it easier to actually stick to meals instead of ordering junk.

Try making egg white bites in silicone molds if your air fryer fits them. Sounds weird but works and it’s solid for breakfast prep.