Looking for a healthier yet scrumptious way to enjoy dinner meals? Go with our easy-to-follow and most delicious Air Fryer Dinner Recipes! They are an excellent, healthy alternative to traditionally fried meals without compromising flavor. These recipes are usually crispy and succulent but with significantly less oil; plus, being an admirer of nutritious foods, you will appreciate how air frying retains the food's nutrients while cutting down on unhealthy fats.
Air Fryer Dinner Recipes
Switching to air-fried dinners can be a substantial step in your healthy diet routine. You can indulge in your favorite meals guilt-free and create various dishes, ranging from crispy vegetable sides chicken wings to delightful fish fillets, without the extra calories from oil. So, without wasting any time, follow these recipes, try making dinner with your air fryer, and see the difference it makes!
Air Fryer Veggie Fajitas
Ingredients
- 4 portobello mushrooms, sliced into strips
- 2 sweet peppers, red or yellow, sliced into strips
- 1 large onion, sliced into strips
Fajita Sauce*
- 3 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon chili powder, more if you want it spicy
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
To Serve
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- 8 to rtillas
- Toppings of your choice – guacamole, salsa, sour cream or vegan crema, chopped fresh cilantro (coriander)
Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 16 ounces whole baby bella mushrooms (or button mushrooms)
- 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley , chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Bang Bang Cauliflower
Ingredients
BANG BANG SAUCE
- ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sambal oelek or any other chili paste (including sriracha)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
BANG BANG CAULIFLOWER
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour gluten-free or regular
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or any chili paste
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk or any nut milk + two teaspoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup crispy Panko breadcrumbs seasoned with salt pepper, onion powder & garlic powder
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts Best Crispy Recipe
Ingredients
- 300g Brussel Sprouts ( 11 oz)
- 1 Tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons of parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
Air Fryer Asparagus
INGREDIENTS
- 1 bunch asparagus (¾ - 1lb), trimmed
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- Lawry’s Parsley Garlic Salt, see notes
Air Fryer Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 pounds small red potatoes
- 2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Air Fryer Sesame Cauliflower Wings
Ingredients
CAULIFLOWER
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- ⅔ cup gluten free all purpose flour or regular AP flour
- ⅔ cup plain non-dairy milk I used almond
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup plain gluten free breadcrumbs
SPICY SESAME SAUCE
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons water or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons gochujang see notes
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon water
Crispy Air Fryer Tofu
INGREDIENTS
- 1 x 400 g (14 oz) block extra firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ tablespoon vegetable oil (sunflower, canola, avocado or sesame)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Air Fryer Falafel Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups (400 g) dried chickpeas (not canned or cooked chickpeas)
- 5 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 cup parsley leaves chopped
- ½ cup cilantro leaves chopped
- 2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (optional, see notes)
- Cooking spray
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
INGREDIENTS
Batter:
- ½ cup (60 g) chickpea flour
- ¼ cup (60 g) dairy-free milk
- ¼ cup (60 g) spicy hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon oil or melted vegan butter
Other ingredients:
- 1 small-medium head (600 g) cauliflower (weight without stem)
- Mild hot sauce or ketchup, to brush
- Vegan Ranch Dressing to dip