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35 Easy Air Fryer Dinner Recipes

June 3, 2022 by Susan ~ The Flexible Fridge Leave a Comment

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Are you looking for easy air fryer dinner recipes? You’ve come to the right place! In this roundup, we’ve collected some of our favorite recipes that are perfect for a busy weeknight. From chicken wings to pork chops, there’s something for everyone here. So scroll down and check out the recipes below!

Easy air fryer dinner recipes (roundup)

What are the best meats to air fry for a quick dinner option?

There are a few different types of meat that work really well in the air fryer. Chicken wings, chicken breast, pork chops, and steak all cook up quickly and taste great when air fried. You can also find quick recipes for fish or vegetarian options if you’re looking for something a little different.

When I mean easy I mean they literally take 30 minutes or less to whip up or minimal ingredients! So if you’re in a dinner bind, these recipes will save you.

Here are some quick and easy air fryer dinner recipes to get you started:

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
Air fried BBQ chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside – perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites
With an air fryer, you can cook up amazing air fryer garlic steak bites in no time. Plus, they’re a lot healthier than traditional deep-fried steak bites.
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Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites
Air fryer roast beef
This foolproof method is a great way to get a juicy air fryer roast beef that is evenly cooked, without heating up your kitchen!
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Air fryer roast beef
Air fryer chicken breast
This air fryer chicken breast is a crispy, delicious dish that everyone will love. If you’re looking for a tasty dinner, try this recipe!
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Air fryer chicken breast
Air fryer chicken drumsticks
Air fryer chicken drumsticks are a fantastic, easy meal that the whole family will love. The recipe only requires a few ingredients too!
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Air fryer chicken drumsticks
Air fryer sirloin steak
In just a few minutes, you can have a perfectly cooked steak that’s juicy and delicious. Best of all, there’s hardly any cleanup required!
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Air fryer sirloin steak
Air Fried Ahi Tuna
Air Fried Ahi Tuna is a great way to cook tuna. It is healthy, easy and It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a light lunch.
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Air Fried Ahi Tuna
Air Fried Duck
Have you ever cooked duck before? It’s not as hard as it seems, and the results are worth it. This Air Fried Duck recipe is simple to follow and produces a delicious dish that your family will love. Give it a try!
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Air Fried Duck
Air Fryer Chimichurri Skirt Steak
This skirt steak recipe is a perfect example of how you can use an air fryer to make a fantastic meal. The Chimichurri sauce gives the steak a ton of flavor, and it’s made up in just minutes. Give this recipe a try for your next home cooked dinner!
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Air Fryer Skirt Steak + Chimichurri Sauce
Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
The air fryer is a great way to cook turkey burgers. They come out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This recipe is easy to follow too.
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Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin is tender, juicy and packed full of flavor. This deliciously easy recipe can be on the table in about 30 minutes.
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Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
Air Fryer Beef Taquitos
These Air Fryer Beef Taquitos are the best comfort food! Spiced ground beef, onion, jalapeno, & extra cheese create the most delicious filling. And air frying them gives you that great crunch with just a splash of oil!
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Air Fryer Beef Taquitos
How to Make Chili Cheese Air Fryer Hot Dogs
These chili cheese air fryer hot dogs are perfect for an easy meal or game day entertaining. Here’s how
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How to Make Chili Cheese Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Air Fryer Tilapia
Air fryer tilapia is my favorite easy and healthy ways to cook a delicious dinner. Whether you are cooking frozen air fryer tilapia or fresh air fried tilapia, we have got you covered! Fast, healthy and on the table for family dinner in no time. If you want to make your tilapia extra quickly for a w…
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Air Fryer Tilapia
Extra Crispy Gluten-Free Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken (Allergy-Free, No Oil)
No oil needed for this Extra Crispy Gluten-Free Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken recipe! A healthier, super crunchy version of your fast food favorite that’s top 8 allergy-free, a mom-approved quick & easy dinner idea, and kid-friendly!
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Extra Crispy Gluten-Free Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken (Allergy-Free, No Oil)
Vegan Eggplant Parmesan (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) | Air Fried & Baked
Easy Vegan Eggplant Parmesan recipe is gluten-free, allergy-free, quick to prepare! Crispy air fried eggplant slices, baked with homemade sauce & cheese!
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Vegan Eggplant Parmesan (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) | Air Fried & Baked
Naan Pizza in Air Fryer
Air fryer naan pizza recipe makes best single serve Margherita Pizza in just 15 minutes. Naan is a flatbread that’s perfect for using as a pizza crust.
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Naan Pizza in Air Fryer
Air Fryer Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Air Fryer Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal that the entire family will love.
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Air Fryer Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Make frozen burgers in air fryer (Frozen veggie burger) – The Flavor Bells
Frozen burgers in an air fryer are quick and perfectly cooked. be it the frozen veggie burger, chicken burger, beyond meat burger, all can be air fried.
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Make frozen burgers in air fryer (Frozen veggie burger) - The Flavor Bells
Air Fryer Shrimp
Tender and juicy air fryer shrimp are buttered and seasoned to perfection and ready to eat in 10 minutes, start to finish!
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Air Fryer Shrimp
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Homemade crispy air fryer chicken tenders start with chicken breasts dredged in a simple breading of flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs then is cooked for 5 minutes in the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Chicken And Potatoes Dinner
Air Fryer Chicken and Potatoes is super easy and super affordable. Making chicken and potatoes in air fryer is a delicious go-to dish!
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Air Fryer Chicken And Potatoes Dinner
Air Fryer Nachos With Chicken
Air Fryer Chicken Nachos are full of flavor and ready to serve in less than 5 minutes. You will love making air fryer nachos with chicken!
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Air Fryer Nachos With Chicken
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Today’s air fryer teriyaki chicken recipe will show you how to make this Japanese staple in the air fryer, both chicken and sauce.
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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Tacos Recipe
Air fryer chicken tacos recipe makes nutritious and delicious tacos. And the best part is that you only need an air fryer to make this meal.
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Air Fryer Chicken Tacos Recipe
Air Fryer Pork Roast
Air fryer pork roast – a tender and juicy piece of meat, easy to make, perfect for Sunday lunch or any day of the week.
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Air Fryer Pork Roast
Air Fryer Meatloaf
This air fryer meatloaf recipe is probably one of the easiest ways of cooking a classic, family favorite meal. Moist, flavorful, comforting, delicious – this is how a good meatloaf recipe should be!
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Air Fryer Meatloaf
Juicy Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders are juicy, coated with a delicious chicken seasoning. This is great for anyone on a keto, low-carb, or paleo diet.
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Juicy Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer BBQ Pulled Pork Biscuits
These BBQ Pulled Pork Biscuits are a quick meal that the whole family will love. Biscuits are filled with BBQ pulled pork and topped with a savory glaze #airfryer #airfryerrecipes #pulledpork #BBQpork
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Air Fryer BBQ Pulled Pork Biscuits
Air Fryer Frozen Coconut Shrimp – The Littlest Crumb
These crispy air fryer frozen coconut shrimp take only 10 minutes to make! Straight from the freezer into the air fryer. Easy & delicious.
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Air Fryer Frozen Coconut Shrimp - The Littlest Crumb
Keto Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan for 2 – Ready in 20 Minutes or Less!
Our easy low carb and keto Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe is ready in 20 minutes and is the perfect blend of crispy & juicy! Get the recipe & side ideas.
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Keto Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan for 2 - Ready in 20 Minutes or Less!
Air Fryer Rack of Lamb – The Jam Jar Kitchen
This succulent and crazy delicious Air Fryer Rack of Lamb is a game changer. Make tender, medium rare lamb chops that melt in your mouth!
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Air Fryer Rack of Lamb - The Jam Jar Kitchen
Air Fryer Country Style Ribs
Ribs cooked in the air fryer? Yes! Air frying is a great way to get tender, juicy BBQ ribs without the usual long cooking times of the oven or grill.
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Air Fryer Country Style Ribs
Air Fryer Scallops with Lemon Cream Sauce
Air Fryer Scallops with Lemon Cream Sauce – Scallops browned to perfection in an air fryer, then drizzled with a lemon basil cream sauce.
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Air Fryer Scallops with Lemon Cream Sauce
Air Fryer Beef Taquitos
These Air Fryer Beef Taquitos are the best comfort food! Spiced ground beef, onion, jalapeno, & extra cheese create the most delicious filling. And air frying them gives you that great crunch with just a splash of oil!
Check out this recipe
Air Fryer Beef Taquitos

What are some easy side dishes to make with air fryer dinners?

There are a few different types of side dishes that go well with air fried dinners. Some of our favorites include roasted potatoes, green beans, and carrots. You can also find quick recipes for rice or pasta if you’re looking for something a little different.

And that’s it! You now have all the tools you need to make a delicious, nutritious, and easy air fryer dinner. These recipes are so simple that anyone can do them, so don’t be afraid to try your hand at cooking in an air fryer.

What’s your favorite dish to cook in an air fryer? Let us know in the comments below!

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Hi, I’m Susan. I love cooking and am on the hunt to make recipes that are both delicious and fit into a busy life.

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