Just recently I noticed that a ton of people got an Air Fryer for Christmas and I thought it was a great opportunity to collect some of the best healthy air fryer dinner recipes in one place. My good friend that I work with, my other friend from growing up, and my daughter all got an air fryer for Christmas. That’s a lot of air frying going on!
Air Fryers are great because it allows you to get that fried flavor with a ton of food at one time, and you can just hit the button and it’s done. Its such a relief to be able to make a HEALTHY dinner while at the same time saving time and effort. What can I say, I love air fryers!
Click any recipe name to go straight to the full recipe on the original site. Hope you enjoy!
1. Air Fryer Eggplant Chips
Eggplant sliced thin and crisped up. A snack that is not actually a crisp packet. Recipe from Canadian Cooking Adventures.
2. Air Fryer Salmon and Asparagus
Salmon and asparagus together in the basket. A whole dinner in about fifteen minutes. Recipe from Self Proclaimed Foodie.
3. Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
The reason most people buy the thing. Crisp outside, soft in the middle, barely any oil. Recipe from Eazy Peazy Mealz.
4. Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Straight from frozen, no pot of boiling water. Handy when the stove is full. Recipe from Recipe This.
5. Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Coconut shrimp with a dipping sauce. Tastes like a holiday and takes minutes. Recipe from My Forking Life.
6. Air Fryer White Fish
Plain white fish done well, which is harder than it sounds. Good with lemon. Recipe from Best Recipe Box.
7. Air Fryer Steaks
Steak without smoking out the kitchen. Rest it before you cut it. Recipe from Berry Maple.
8. Air Fryer Fried Pickles
Fried pickles without a vat of oil. Salty, tangy and gone in a minute. Recipe from Skinny Southern Recipes.
9. Air Fryer Sausage and Potatoes
Sausage and potatoes in one basket. Cheap, filling, and almost nothing to wash. Recipe from Tasty Air Fryer Recipes.
10. Air Fryer Honey Roasted Carrots
Carrots with honey, which caramelise at the edges. Even the children eat these. Recipe from Fork To Spoon.
11. Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato
A whole baked sweet potato rather than fries. Far quicker than the oven. Recipe from Courtney’s Sweets.
12. Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
Thin rounds that go properly crisp. A good use for a summer glut. Recipe from Fryer House.
13. Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Tenders the children will eat without negotiation. Freeze a batch. Recipe from Whole Kitchen Sink.
14. Air Fryer Scallops
Scallops are unforgiving, so watch the timer. Get it right and they are the best thing here. Recipe from Dutch Ovens Cookware.
15. Air Fryer Beignet
New Orleans beignets without the deep fryer. Powdered sugar goes everywhere regardless. Recipe from Guide 4 Moms.
16. Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant parmesan without frying each slice in a pan. A proper dinner from the basket. Recipe from Recipes From A Pantry.
17. Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos
Rolled, crisped and dipped. Good for using up leftover chicken. Recipe from Confessions of a Fit Foodie.
18. Air Fryer Cauliflower Gnocchi
Cauliflower gnocchi from a packet, crisped rather than boiled. Much better that way. Recipe from Shuangy’s Kitchen Sink.
19. Air Fryer Steak Recipe
A second take on steak, a little different from the one at number seven. Recipe from Best Recipe Box.
20. Crispy Air Fryer Fish
Battered fish with a real crust on it. Serve with the sweet potato fries further up. Recipe from My Forking Life.
21. Air Fryer Pizza
A personal pizza in minutes. Everyone builds their own and nobody argues. Recipe from Plain Chicken.
22. Air Fryer Roasted Carrots
Plain roasted carrots, no honey this time. The savoury version of number ten. Recipe from Journey to SAHM.
23. Air Fryer Salmon
Salmon on its own rather than with asparagus. Flaky, and it does not dry out. Recipe from Noble Pig.
24. Air Fryer Zucchini
Cut as fries rather than chips, so they stay softer inside. Recipe from Temecula Blogs.
25. Air Fryer Chicken with No Breading
No coating at all, just seasoning and heat. The lightest thing on this list. Recipe from Kicking Carbs.
26. Air Fryer Burgers
Burgers without the grill. Useful in January when nobody wants to stand outside. Recipe from Courtney’s Sweets.
More from our own kitchen
Pour something alongside from our 21 Christmas Cocktails For A Crowd, or bake with the children using our 21 Valentines Day Cupcakes For Kids.
If you enjoyed this roundup of Air Fryer recipes, please take a moment to pin it to your Air Fryer boards on Pinterest. Also, follow us on Pinterest for more great recipes and ideas!
