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The top 19 new recipes from 2019, with everything from hearty mains to easy sides (and so much kombucha!)

A collage of delectable dishes with text reading 19 Top Recipes of 2019! Featuring pizza, rice, popsicles, fried chicken, tacos, drinks, and soup. Dive into the best recipes of 2019 with this mouthwatering collection.

We’re in that weird week between Christmas and New Year’s where we’re not sure what to do with ourselves and time is confusion. Like, what day is it? And where did 2019 go?

So in the spirit of reflecting on the year, today I’m sharing 19 of the most popular new recipes from 2019!

You guys were all about the air fryer recipes this year, from the easy Air Fryer Veggies to the slightly-more-ambitious Buttermilk Fried “Chicken”.

And the kombucha! So much kombucha. After the wild popularity of our Kickass Kombucha guide, I decided to share a few fun flavors here on the blog, and you guys were here for it. So much so that I created a spinoff site that I’m so so excited to introduce to you called Brew Buch (brewbuch.com) (!!). This will be a place for deep diving into all the nitty gritty of home brewing kombucha.

Of course, we can’t forget the popsicles. 2019 marked the debut of my very first cookbook, For the Love of Popsicles! Launching a book was exhilarating and exhausting and gave me the chance to connect with you guys as we spent the summer making (and sharing photos on Insta of our) homemade popsicles! I’m already excited for next summer to come so we can do it all again ๐Ÿ˜

A camera on a tripod captures the scene: spilled milk, a compost bin overflowing with food scraps, and a tray of freshly baked cookies on parchment paperโ€”a reminiscent nod to the cherished recipes of 2019.

But that’s not to say the year wasn’t filled with fails. Most recipes don’t come dropping out of the sky, perfectly balanced and ready to eat. But I failed exceptionally hard a few times, to include:

  • The time I spilled eggnog everywhere (and it tasted so bad anyways that I decided to cut the whole recipe).
  • The time I absent-mindedly threw away my memory card while on the phone. We flipped the house upside down looking for it, only to find it under a pile of moldy pesto pasta.
  • The time I bragged about my “famous cookies” only for them to melt into sad, flat-as-a-crepe nothingness. (Still ate them, obvs).

Top Recipes of 2019

Here are the recipes that didn’t fail! In fact, quite the opposite. These are the top reader-favorite recipes of the year. Enjoy!

Mixed vegetables including broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, bell peppers, and red onion are cooked to perfection as delicious air fryer vegetables in a convenient basket.

How to Air Fry Any Vegetable

Our top new recipe of the year! You guys were loving your air fryers, and veggies seemed to be the most cooked thing in them!
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Crispy tofu recipe in a white bowl - This vegan air fried tofu tastes like it's straight from the deep fryer (while being way lower in fat).

Crispy Air Fried Tofu

A close second, this ridiculously crispy tofu is also cooked in an air fryer! Did Santa bring you one this year? (If not, go take advantage of those after-holiday sales!)
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Spanish rice and beans close up.

Spanish Rice and Beans

My easy version of Spanish rice, with beans to make it a complete protein!
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Cauliflower crust cheese pizza.

How to Make Cauliflower Pizza Crust

We went low carb crazy this year, finally creating a cauliflower pizza crust that holds toppings.
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Air fryer potatoes on a white background - The ultimate guide on how to cook air fryer potatoes! How to make roasted potatoes, homemade French fries, and potato chips in your air fryer, using both white potatoes and sweet potatoes.

How to Cook Air Fryer Potatoes

I was up to my ears in potatoes when I was testing and shooting this one (but it sure was a tasty week!) Fries, chips, and baked potatoes all in one place.
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Cauliflower soup with chickpeas in a big bowl.

Easy Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup

This soup is so velvety smooth and creamy (you'd never guess that it's vegan!)
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Vegan tempeh taco meat in a bowl on white background

Vegan Tempeh Taco Meat

When you grate tempeh with a box grated and saute with spices, it becomes ridiculous close to taco meat!
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Air fryer fried oyster mushrooms recipe in a bowl on a red background.

Buttermilk Fried Mushrooms

This is a fun one I had been dying to make before getting my air fryer. And it did not disappoint!
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Vegan tikka masala with naan and rice in a white bowl.

Chickpea Tikka Masala

I've been exploring Indian-inspired cuisine this year and am here for it. So much flavor packed into one bowl!
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Kidney bean curry in a white bowl.

Coconut Kidney Bean Curry

Another quick curry for busy weeknights!
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Blueberry kombucha in bottles

Blueberry Kombucha

Kombucha was in high demand this year, and this classic blueberry flavor was the most loved!
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DIY popsicle mold idea with sliceable homemade popsicles in a loaf pan

Loaf Pan Popsicles

This list wouldn't be complete without popsicles! But amidst all the popsicle flavors, you guys loved this loaf pan popsicle hack the most.
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This Chipotle Copycat Cauliflower Rice packs all the signature lime and cilantro flavors of your favorite Chipotle rice (but in low carb cauliflower rice form!)

Chipotle Copycat Cauliflower Rice

It's like rice, except it's cauliflower. And it's like the rice from Chipotle, except you can make it at home.
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A glass of low carb chocolate smoothie topped with chocolate shavings and a red-and-white striped straw sits on a white surface.

Chocolate Low Carb Smoothie

Another addition to our arsenal of low carb recipes (because who doesn't love a good smoothie).
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Personal size mozzarella pizza cooked in an air fryer

Air Fryer Pizza

Obviously I had to make pizza in the air fryer (and it looks like I'm not the only one in love with it).
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Hidden cauliflower smoothie with strawberry and paper straws in a glass on a blue background.

Hidden Cauliflower Strawberry Banana Smoothie

I couldn't have asked for more than to have readers who value hidden vegetables as much as I do ๐Ÿ˜
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Colorful homemade popsicles.

The Ultimate Guide to Homemade Popsicles

It was the year of the popsicle, and you guys were ready to deep dive into it.
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Lemon ginger kombucha in bottles on a white background

Lemon Ginger Kombucha

A classic kombucha flavor that's easy to make and produces super fizzy, delicious home brew!
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A plate of cooked, seasoned eggplant slices with a fork resting on top, set on a green tablecloth.

Eggplant Bacon

Cooked in your air fryer (surprised?) and the perfect substitute for bacon!
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Eat vegetarian cookbook.

Let's eat more plants!

Packed with over 100 reader-favorite vegetarian recipes, my cookbook is your go-to guide for easy, healthy meals that make plant-based eating a breeze.

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  1. Jean Mukti Kuster says:

    Dear Sarah, thank you for this great collection of recipes. I found you through the air fryer pizza recipe, and when I started to try your other recipes, I was so happy for find so much good cooking advice in one place! New to air frying and low-carb recipes, these make tackling weight-loss something to look forward to, rather than dread. And make meals a lot more interesting a quick to fix. Cheers and a very prosperous new year to you.

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    1. Sarah says:

      So happy to hear you’re liking the recipes, Jean! ๐Ÿ˜€ Have a happy new year!