These Easy Air Fryer Dinner Recipes are just right for those busy nights when you’re short on time and don’t want to deal with a pile of dishes. With minimal prep and cleanup, they make weeknight cooking feel manageable—even after a long day. The air fryer takes care of the heavy lifting, giving you crispy chicken, roasted vegetables, and cozy mains without the need to stand over the stove.
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a classic dish made with a buttery, flaky homemade pastry crust filled with rich custard, smoky bacon, and cheese, all baked to perfection in your air fryer.
This light, creamy, and delicious French-inspired dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even a light dinner along with a bowl of salad. All you need is a few simple ingredients you might have on hand and a little prep work.
To learn more: Air Fryer Quiche Lorraine
Crab Cakes
Loaded with fresh crab flavor and ready in just 25 minutes, this Best Air Fryer Crab Cakes Recipe is perfect for a hectic weeknight meal.
Shape your crab cakes, pop them into the air fryer, and let them crisp up while you whip up a delightful homemade Tartar Sauce for dipping!
To learn more: Best Air Fryer Crab Cakes Recipe
Chicken Fajitas
Cook up these quick, super easy, and healthy Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas for a fun family Mexican feast!
If you’re looking for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner that’s ready in just 15 minutes, these fantastic Chicken Fajitas in the Air Fryer are perfect for you.
To learn more: Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas – Quick and Easy
Steak Bites and Mushrooms
Serve these Air Fryer Steak Bites and Mushrooms as an appetizer for your next dinner party or as a quick and effortless weeknight meal when you need something delicious on your dinner table.
Juicy, tender, and cooked to perfection, this easy recipe will be your new favorite steak dinner!
To learn more: Air Fryer Steak Bites and Mushrooms
Meatloaf
This quick and easy Air Fryer Meatloaf recipe is perfect for hectic weeknight dinners when you need something delicious on the table in just 35 minutes!
Made with basic everyday ingredients, it provides maximum flavor without any fuss, making it the perfect comfort food that the whole family will love.
To learn more: Meatloaf in Air Fryer
Chicken Tenders
These Chicken Tenders fried in Air Fryer are a hit with the whole family! They’re crispy on the outside, tender inside, and perfect for busy weeknights.
To learn more: Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer
Fish Fingers
These homemade Air Fryer Fish Sticks (or Fish Fingers) are exceptionally crispy, delightfully flavorful, and remarkably simple to prepare from scratch.
Serve them alongside homemade Tartar Sauce With Capers and Easy Asparagus in Air Fryer for a delightful weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
To learn more: Air Fryer Fish Sticks (From Scratch)
Burgers
These juicy and delicious Air Fryer Burgers are incredibly easy to prepare, cooked to perfection, and ready in just 20 minutes.
They’re ideal for sudden hamburger cravings when the weather doesn’t permit outdoor grilling or if you don’t have access to a grill.
To learn more: Juicy Air Fryer Burgers
Meatballs
Whether you make them with lamb or beef, these homemade Air Fryer Meatballs have a moist and juicy interior and a perfectly crispy exterior.
They’re ready in just 25 minutes, making them ideal for a quick weeknight meal when you crave something delicious on the table in under half an hour!
To learn more: Air Fryer Meatballs (Lamb or Beef)
Marinated Salmon
Ready in just 20 minutes, this Air Fryer Marinated Salmon Recipe is ideal for a quick lunch or a healthy weeknight meal!
Cooking salmon fillets in the air fryer is incredibly easy, and they come out perfectly cooked every time.
To learn more: Air Fryer Marinated Salmon Recipe
Falafel
This Vegan and Gluten-free Air Fryer Falafel Recipe delivers perfectly crisp and incredibly flavorful falafels every time. They’re affordable, freezer-friendly, and ideal for meal prep.
To learn more: Vegan Air Fryer Falafel Recipe
Twice Baked Potatoes
Air Fryer Twice-Baked Potatoes are a classic comfort food and a must-make side dish for any meal, any time of year. They are extra crispy on the outside and creamy and cheesy on the inside – perfect for entertaining. Whether you’re serving these loaded twice-baked potatoes as a side dish, a snack, or as a main course, they’re always a big hit.
To learn more: Air Fryer Twice-Baked Potatoes
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are one of my favorite cuts of chicken to cook in my air fryer. Whether I’m in a rush or just looking for a no-fuss dinner option, air frying these chicken thighs always gives me juicy, flavorful meat with minimal effort. Plus, I use less oil, making it a healthier option compared to traditional roasting, while still achieving that perfect golden crisp.
To learn more: Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Lamb Chops
This super easy Air Fryer Lamb Rib Chops recipe is quick to make and guarantees tender, juicy, and flavorful lamb with a crispy, golden fat cap every time. Perfect for weeknights when you want a tasty dinner without the hassle.
To learn more: Easy Air Fryer Lamb Rib Chops
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