Hungry? Here’s 50 Irresistible Air Fryer Dinner Recipes for simple weeknight meals that are delicious, healthy and best of all, QUICK to prepare. From succulent meats to vibrant veggies, these dishes offer a flavorful twist to your evening meals. Whether you’re craving crispy chicken tenders, sizzling seafood delights, or hearty vegetarian options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Unleash the full potential of your air fryer with these creative and delicious recipes that are sure to be popular with the kids!
Chicken Recipes
1. Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
These crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are golden and juicy, so easy to make and perfect for weeknight cooking!
2. Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Tenders
The kids will love these crispy air-fried BBQ chicken tenders breaded and dunked in a sweet, fiery BBQ sauce! Serve them with some corn on the cob or a big salad.
3. Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
These air fryer teriyaki chicken skewers have the perfect balance of sweet and umami flavors, characteristic of this Japanese-inspired dish. Low in calories yet high in protein, chicken skewers are simple to prepare and excellent as a light meal on a warm summer’s night.
4. Honey Mustard Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs marinated in honey and mustard, with all the spices and herbs, then cooked in the air-fryer.
5. Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Super easy and flavorful chicken fajitas made quickly in the Air Fryer! The chicken is succulent and bursting with flavor and the peppers and onions are crunchy and delicious. A great dinner for busy mid-week nights!
6. Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
These honey garlic chicken wings are easy to make in the air fryer and will satisfy all your cravings for a tasty and indulgent snack. Whether you’re hosting a party or just looking for a delicious appetizer, these wings are sure to impress your guests and have them begging for the recipe!
7. Lemon Herb Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
These air fryer lemon pepper chicken drumsticks are juicy and full of flavor. You will need only a few ingredients and 30 minutes to make this delicious and healthy meal.
8. Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu is a great way to turn an ordinary chicken breast into something fancy enough for company, yet easy enough for any day of the week!
9. Coconut-Crusted Chicken Tenders
This recipe for Coconut Crusted Chicken tenders incorporates sesame seeds and shredded coconut with panko breadcrumbs for added texture and flavor.
10. Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breast
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are stuffed with a savory filling of cream cheese, parmesan, fresh spinach, and sundried tomatoes and then air fried until juicy and tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. These Mediterranean stuffed chicken breasts are a delicious low carb recipe perfect for date night.
11. Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast
A fancy dinner doesn’t have to be complicated! Air Fryer Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast are ready in about 30 minutes & taste amazing.
12. Parmesan Crusted Air Fryer Chicken Breast
Crispy, tender “fried” chicken that is healthy? Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken is the exact dinner recipe you’ve been looking for!
13. Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Bite-size pieces of chicken, marinated in a blend of Greek herbs, garlic and lemon juice, then air-fried until golden and juicy.
Stuff this tasty chicken into flatbreads and top with lettuce, tomatoes, whipped feta and marinated red onion.
Seafood Recipes
14. Air Fryer Salmon with Lemon and Dill
This easy Air Fryer Salmon seasoned with fresh lemon and dill is a simple 3 ingredient weeknight dinner recipe that is healthy and delicious. Tender and flaky salmon fillets are ready in just 15 minutes!
15. Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
Tender fish fillets seasoned with a homemade cajun spice blend, crisped to perfection in an air fryer, and served in fire-grilled corn tortillas with zesty mango salsa! That’s what makes these Blackened Fish Tacos a real crowd-pleaser.
16. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers
These delicious lemon garlic shrimp skewers are a perfect summer appetizer or main dish. The air fryer cooks them to perfection, giving the shrimp a crispy texture on the outside while keeping them juicy and flavorful on the inside.
17. Crispy Air Fryer Crab Cakes
Making keto crab cakes in your air fryer means less mess and less clean up. This air fryer crab cake recipe is easy to make and absolutely delicious. You wouldn’t know they are grain-free and healthy! Stovetop instructions included.
18. Blackened Cajun Salmon
This air fryer cajun salmon is full of flavor with a hint of sweetness. It’s moist, delicious, and ready in under 10 minutes.
19. Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Foil Packets
This fast and easy Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp recipe is a meal-in-one, made with shrimp, sausage, and lots of colorful vegetables such as zucchini, yellow squash and bell peppers.
20. Crispy Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Air fryer shrimp are so quick and easy to make and they are just as good, if not better, than one of your favorite restaurant appetizers. Made in the air fryer, these healthier fried coconut shrimp are made with just a handful of ingredients and without the need for a lot of oil.
21. Lemon Garlic Air Fryer Shrimp
Tender, evenly-cooked shrimp are ready in the air fryer in just 30 minutes, making this the perfect easy summer appetizer to serve in a pinch. This recipe is a flavor explosion thanks to a slightly spicy lemon-garlic marinade that infuses each bite of shrimp with flavor.
Beef and Pork Recipes
22. Air Fryer Pork Chops with Garlic and Herbs
The power of the air fryer keeps these pork chops tender and juicy and they are ready in 10 minutes. Instead of a marinade, cook and serve these chops with a flavorful sauce.
23. Air Fryer Meatballs with Marinara Sauce
The meatballs cook in the air fryer in just 10 minutes! The sauce can be heated with the meatballs on the stove or in the oven in 10-15 minutes more, and dinner is ready to serve.
24. Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers
This Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers recipe is made with juicy and crispy Sweet Italian Sausage, Bell Peppers, and Onions all served on a traditional Italian roll. Making this recipe in your air fryer takes less than 30 minutes and clean up is so easy.
25. BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Air Fryer BBQ Pork Sweet Potato Skins are an easy and delicious recipe with amazing flavors from pulled pork, cheddar and green onions. This finger food makes a family friendly weeknight dinner or great appetizer!
26. Air Fryer Beef and Broccoli
Loaded with bright, fresh flavors, Air Fryer Beef and Broccoli is even better than takeout! Ready in less than 40 minutes, this is a simple weeknight dinner recipe the whole family will love.
27. Beef Skewers
Juicy and tender on the inside, and perfectly charred on the outside steak kabobs cooked in the air fryer in under 15 minutes. Each kabob has juicy sirloin steak, bell peppers, red onions that have been soaked in a tasty marinade that is a must-try!
28. Korean BBQ Beef Bulgogi
This meal is done by cooking the thin steak first in the air fryer and then simply mixing it with a Korean BBQ Sauce using . It’s one of those meals that typically you would probably think of ordering it out, now though you can make it right at home.
29. Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
A special seasoning mix, along with the simplicity of an air fryer, will produce a pork tenderloin that you will not believe. The outside of the tenderloin will crisp up and the brown sugar will caramelize to create a flavor explosion. The air fryer is the perfect environment for the pork tenderloin to stay nice and juicy on the inside.
30. Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Turkey
Stuffed peppers are a classic family meal—and they’re fun to eat, too. Instead of roasting the sweet peppers in the oven, use an air fryer to get them crisp-tender but not soggy. An air fryer dinner recipe that everyone will love!
31. Crispy Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites
Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites are flavorful, seasoned pieces of pork belly that are cooked crispy in an air fryer with less oil and mess compared to deep-frying.
Vegetarian/Vegan Recipes
32. Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Enjoy buffalo-style cauliflower as a veggie main or spicy side dish to accompany your favourite dishes. Full of flavour, use an air fryer to cook them for minimum effort.
33. Crispy Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets
Air Fry Tofu is an easy variation of my Baked Tofu Nugget Recipe. Using the same ingredients, you can make these crispy vegan nuggets in the air fryer with the same delicious flavor and texture but in half the time.
34. Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
These crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts are done in 12 minutes! Loaded with garlic cheesy flavor and all packed into a caramelized sprout package. This is going to be your new favorite way to cook brussels sprouts
35. Crispy Air Fryer Falafel
Yes, you can make falafel in the air fryer! Follow this easy recipe for perfectly crisp air fryer falafel with the same bold, authentic flavors!
36. Crispy Air Fryer Ravioli
Air fryer ravioli is the easiest snack or appetizer. Use store bought ravioli and serve with a simple roasted tomato sauce.
37. Crispy Air Fryer Avocado Fries
Perfectly crispy on the outside with a creamy inside, these air fryer avocado fries are terrific served alongside a simple spicy ranch dip.
38. Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Spinach and Cheese
These savory air fryer stuffed portobello mushrooms are filled with spinach and feta are simple dinner you can make in just 15 minutes. It will satisfy all mushroom lovers with golden brown, juicy mushrooms topped with a creamy feta, spinach, and onion filling.
39. Eggplant Caprese
Air Fryer Eggplant Caprese is a new and delicious spin on a traditional caprese salad. Grab in-season eggplant while you can and make this delicious and sophisticated vegetarian dinner.
40. Air Fryer Risotto
Try this Air Fryer risotto made with mushrooms is delicious and really easy to make. Serve as a starter, a main course or as a side dish. You can make it without cheese and wine and still get an amazing tasting risotto.
41. Air Fryer Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Filled with ground beef and cheese, this quick-to-prepare meal is a delicious way to enjoy summer’s bounty. Air fryer Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delicious low carb meal that the family will love. Serve with a meat-free alternative to make this delicious meal vegetarian.
42. Air Fryer Ratatouille
Traditional ratatouille vegetables, such as zucchini, are mixed with Italian herbs and then air-fried to create a quick and easy side dish that is nutritious and delicious.
43. Tex-Mex Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
These Mexican Stuffed Peppers are loaded with vegetarian taco meat, quinoa, tomatoes and green chilies. Top them with shredded cheese and fresh cilantro, and cook them in the air fryer or oven for an easy vegetarian stuffed bell pepper recipe that will be a fiesta for your taste buds!
44. Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
These baked or air fryer meatless quinoa stuffed peppers are packed with flavor, fiber, and plant-based protein, for a hearty vegan appetizer or main. Grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, low fat, plus they’re meal prep and freezer friendly!
45. Crispy Air Fryer Vegetable Spring Rolls
Enjoy the satisfying taste of Asian spring rolls without the hassle and mess of deep frying. Made with crunchy vegetables and wrapped in a divinely crispy wrapper, these Quick & Easy Air Fryer Spring Rolls are perfect as a snack or a light meal.
46. Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
Here is a super crispy Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan that will revolutionize your Italian cooking experience by offering a quicker and healthier alternative to everyone’s favorite Eggplant Parmesan recipe.
47. Asian-inspired Sesame Tofu
A thick crust of black and white sesame seeds coats slabs of tofu, and a simple sesame sauce infuses them with sweet and tangy flavor. It’s just as fun and flavorful as takeout, but thanks to the air fryer, this Sesame Tofu is so much healthier.
48. Sesame Ginger Tofu Stir Fry
This air fryer tofu is ultra crispy, easy to make and coated in a sticky honey garlic and ginger sauce. It’s perfect with rice & veggies and makes for a simple vegetarian dinner!
49. Tofu Tacos
Spicy Air Fryer Tofu Tacos feature extra firm tofu coated with taco seasoning and crisped up in your air fryer, then wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Topped with your favorite fresh salsa, creamy avocados, and salty queso fresco, these tacos are a healthy, vegetarian option you’ll want to add to your taco repertoire
50. Tandoori Tofu
Learn how to make Tandoori Tofu Tikka recipe 4 Ways (in The Air Fryer, Oven, Grill, Tawa) with a few easy steps. Tofu Tikka is the perfect Indian party appetizer/starter and it can be accompanied by coriander mint chutney.
Conclusion
I love that with the convenience of the air fryer, you can achieve crispy perfection without the need for excessive oil. I’m all about making your meals healthier and more enjoyable. These air fryer dinner recipes prove that the air fryer is a versatile kitchen appliance that can handle any culinary challenge. So, grab your air fryer and get ready to embark on a flavorful adventure!
