24 Healthy Air Fryer Recipes You Need to Try Soon

When you are thinking about frying something, the term healthy probably doesn’t come to mind. However, with an air fryer, you can make so many delicious dishes for a fraction of the calories! An air fryer is like a mini convection oven that cooks your food faster, and uses WAY less oil than a regular deep fryer. If you’re ready to eat healthier with an Air Fryer, keep reading! 

We have a list of 24 delicious healthy air fryer recipes below, and you might also like to check out our growing collection of tried and true Air Fryer Recipes that will make you want to buy an air fryer. You might also enjoy this collection of 15 of the best Hamburger Air Fryer recipes. And be sure to check out my Air Fryer recipes on YouTube!

1. Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders are my favorite! You’ll love this super tasty, easy AND healthy option to cook chicken tenders in an air fryer! Your kids will think these are AMAZING too!

2. Easy Air Fryer Asparagus

3. Healthy and Fast Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

4. Savory Air Fryer Carrots

5. Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Now I know that there is a whole thing of people against brussels sprouts… but have you tried these air fryer brussels sprouts? SO GOOD!!!! You’ll never eat brussels sprouts any other way again!

6. Homemade Air Fryer French Fries

French fries are the epitome of fried foods. And now I don’t have to worry at all while I eat these air fryer healthy french fries!

7. Korean Air Fried Cauliflower

This Korean fried cauliflower is AMAZING. Results are in: perfectly tender and soft, with a slightly crispy exterior due to the air fryer tempura batter. You’ve got to try this one!

8. Salmon in the Air Fryer

Being able to air fry salmon is simply the best thing ever. The air fryer will be your go to kitchen tool once you’ve tried salmon in the air fryer!

9. Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

10. Air Fryer Margherita Pizza

Air Fryer pizza is a fun and quick snack, lunch or dinner! Use these ultra fresh ingredients for the perfect air fryer pizza!

11. Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air-fried corn on the cob is another classic. How about we try a healthy option with an air fryer that will sure to be your next favorite thing ever. Get the full recipe on Fabulessly Frugal!

12. Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Healthy and easy! Air fryer baked potatoes turn out nice and crispy on the outside with a fluffy, tender inside. They’re amazing and I’ll never do oven baked potatoes again!

13. Air Fryer Donuts

Ok, ok…. donuts aren’t the healthiest choice, however, when you make homemade donuts in the air fryer (from scratch) instead of deep frying, they are SOOO much healthier. PLUS your kitchen won’t stink and this recipe is sooooo good!

14. Vegan Cheesy Potato Wedges

V Nutrition offers some air fryer, crunchy, healthy, cheesy, and vegan potato wedges that are 100% guilt free! Thank you!

15. Coconut Shrimp

It’s common knowledge that coconut is the best thing ever, so coconut and shrimp? Yes, please. And cooked in an air fryer? Can’t get any better than this! Thank you The Holy Mess!

Tanya over at My Forking Life has perfected the healthier Gereral Tso’s Chicken!

17. Zucchini Corn Fritters

I have so much zucchini from this summer and that I just don’t know what to do with! Thank you Watch What U Eat for a delicious and healthy air fryer recipe that I will love using all my zucchini for!

18. Popcorn Chicken

Another fried favorite- popcorn chicken! Strength and Sunshine now gives us a healthy option thanks to this wonderfully delicious and easy air fryer recipe!

19. Toasted Coconut French Toast

Like I said, coconut is the best, and so is french toast. But have you ever tried air fryer french toast with coconut!? So good! Thank you Strength and Sunshine!

20. Zucchini Enchiladas

Another wonderful zucchini rich, air fryer recipe that will make your mouth water, heart melt, and stomach very, very full! Thank you Awe Filled Homemaker!

21. Two Ingredient Cinnamon Rolls

Simple, easy, and healthy cinnamon rolls that are made in an air fryer. I don’t think there is much left to say, other than these are AMAZING. Thank you Slap Dash Mom!

22. Southwest Tortilla Crusted Tilapia Salad (Air Fryer Recipe)

This salad combines all the right flavor and is definately worth a peek! Thank you for the freshness, The Creative Bite!

23. Pork Chops

It’s the perfect tutorial on Air Fryer Pork Chops! Thank you Mom Dish!

24. Air Fryer Fried Pickles

OK, fried pickles are pretty amazing… but have you tried Air Fried pickles? Thanks Domestic Super Hero!

Now you know that there are so many possibilities when it comes to cooking with an air fryer! I hope you enjoy these healthy air fryer recipes! Let us know what you are excited to try and if you have any other air fryer recipes that you love, be sure to share it with us in the comments below!