Healthy Air Fryer Sheet Pan Dinners

Today I am so excited to share with you how you can make a “sheet pan” dinner in your air fryer! Keep reading to learn a couple of helpful tips for when you are cooking sheet pan dinners in the air fryer.

Then, see a few of my favorite sheet pan or one-pot dinners that you can whip up in the air fryer.

You can also make these recipes with me in this YouTube video!

Can you cook an entire dinner in the air fryer?

A common concern about the air fryer is that you can’t actually make a full, complete dinner with it.

Well, if you’ve been to Fabulessly Frugal before or seen my YouTube channel, then you know that is far from true! My goal is to show you what you can actually do with your air fryer!

The air fryer is perfect for making anything from appetizers to complete dinners for a smaller crowd. Not to mention in a lot less time than you might think!

What is a sheet pan dinner?

The air fryer is a great kitchen tool that you can use to make tasty, full, and filling dinners. I like to call these sheet pan dinners.

So, what exactly is a sheet pan dinner? A sheet pan dinner is a dinner that is complete and filling. Normally, they are packed with a hearty protein and a healthy side (like vegetables) that you can cook all in one!

It is called a sheet pan dinner because you normally cook the entire meal on a cookie sheet in the oven. But, because we are learning to use our air fryer, I have made a complete list of dinners that you can cook entirely in your air fryer!

Make sure to save this one so you can find them all in one place and have them ready when you need them.

How to change oven recipes for the air fryer?

Did you know you can adapt almost any sheet pan dinner for the air fryer? This is just one of the many reasons why I love to use my air fryer. Normally, you cook these recipes in the oven, but converting recipes for the oven is actually so easy.

2 tips for converting recipes for the air fryer

I like to keep adapting recipes for the air fryer simple. There are two things to keep in mind when you convert oven recipes for the air fryer.

You can watch my complete guide to converting recipes for the air fryer in this video or you can read it here.

Tip #1: Drop the temperature by 10-25 degrees

I like to start by dropping the temperature by 10-25 degrees as it is written in the oven recipe instructions.

For example, if I am cooking a recipe that calls to cook something at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, I will cook it in my air fryer at 380 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tip #2: Cut the baking time in half

After lowering the temperature by 10-25 degrees, I then cut the baking time for the oven in half.

For example, if a chicken recipe says to cook it in the oven for 20 minutes, I will cook it in air fryer for 10 minutes.

Then, I use my instant read thermometer to gauge whether or not my food is done cooking. I will then add more time as needed until my food comes to temperature.

Remember, you can always add time, but you can’t take time away. So it is better start out with less and add more time as you need it.

In the example of the chicken recipe, my chicken will be done cooking once it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F or 75 degrees C.

If, after cooking for 10 minutes, my chicken is not done, I will cook it in the air fryer for an additional 2-3 minutes (depending on how close it is to doneness).

Air Fryer Pro Tip: Get an instant read food thermometer.

If you have not already invested in a good instant read food thermometer, you need to get one if you want to see success in the kitchen.

Pair your instant read thermometer with this free internal temperature guide to get ultimate results and be a boss in the kitchen!

Air Fryer Sheet Pan Dinners that are Easy and Tasty!

Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

If you love teriyaki sauce but the ingredients sound intimidating, this easy recipe is the perfect starting place.

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One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies for the Air Fryer or Oven

I love this easy, healthy dinner recipe! One-pan chicken and veggies with a simple, delicious honey garlic marinade!

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Quick and Easy Stuffed Peppers in the Air Fryer

Tasty and quick stuffed peppers in the air fryer are the perfect weekday meal!

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Healthy Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies

You'll love how quick and easy it is to cook up healthy chicken and veggies in the air fryer! Only 10 minutes to cook!

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Air Fryer Zucchini Boats

A quick and easy, low carb dinner in the air fryer! These air fryer zucchini boats are simple to make and are bursting with all the right, fresh summer flavors. With only 5-ingredients, this recipe will be just what your family needs this summer!

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Lemon Parmesan Chicken and Zucchini

This Lemon Parmesan Chicken and Zucchini recipe is a great way to get a super delicious, light, and filling meal, made all in the air fryer.

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Steak Hash in the Air Fryer

Steak Hash in the air fryer is such a great way to make everything you want to eat, all in one dish. Not to mention it's completely delicious!

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Easy Cheeseburger Sliders

Make dinner fun with easy cheeseburger sliders. Everything is better in the form of a slider, especially these juicy cheeseburgers.

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Teriyaki Cod and Cauliflower Rice Dinner

This teriyaki cod and cauliflower rice dinner is a sweet, delicious, perfectly fried, and easy dinner recipe! And ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Meatloaf Dinner for 1

Enjoy a tasty super simple recipe for a meatloaf that you can cook in your air fryer and enjoy in less than 30 minutes without compromising on flavor.

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Meatball, Potato, Bell Pepper, and Onion Bake

For a simple, quick, and still completely delicious dinner, try this meatball, potato, bell pepper, and onion bake made in less than 30 minutes.

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Teriyaki Meatballs

Talk about an easy dinner recipe made all in the air fryer with our teriyaki meatballs with broccoli.

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Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Dinner Recipe

Woah Nelly will you get all the flavor you want or need with this delicious spicy honey garlic chicken dinner that has been floating around on TikTok.

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Chicken, Cabbage, and Apples Sheet Pan Dinner

For a simple dinner that screams Fall, you have to try this delicious chicken, cabbage, and apples sheet pan dinner made in the air fryer.

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Sweet Potato Hash

Enjoy a super simple, flavorful, and wonderfully tasty new way to make sweet potatoes in the air fryer with this sweet potato hash recipe!

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All in One Air Fryer Feta Penne Pasta

An extremely tasty version of the TikTok famous feta penne pasta made perfectly in the air fryer!

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4 Ingredient Stuffed Sweet Potato

This stuffed sweet potato recipe is super tasty and filling! You might even find yourself making it a couple of times a week.

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Air Fryer Juicy Roast Beef and Tender Vegetables

Did you know you can make an entire meal in your air fryer? Here is everything you need to know to make a juicy and tender roast beef meal in the air fryer. This recipe is a no-fail hit that will have everyone wanting more!

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Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Stuffed Peppers (5 Ingredient Recipe)

This delicious and simple 5 ingredient pesto chicken stuffed pepper recipe is so incredibly easy to make in the air fryer!

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Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi (Without Wine)

Shrimp scampi is a delicious meal because it is light, simple, and fresh. Plus, you can perfectly roast the shrimp and vegetables in the air fryer, together, in just 10 minutes.

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with Mango (Air Fryer Instructions)

Simple, sweet, and spicy, this Jamaican jerk chicken and be cooked in the air fryer in 30 minutes. Plus, you only need a handful of pantry staples to make this outstanding dish that everyone will love!

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Poppy Seed Ham & Cheese Sliders in the Air Fryer

This simple, inexpensive, and delicious ham and cheese slider recipe is roasted perfectly in the air fryer. Check out these quick tips for making the best ham and cheese sliders!

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Poor Man's Lasagna Recipe

One of my husband's favorite meals! Super easy, frugal, and delicious poor man's lasagna!

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Sausage, Eggs, and Hash Browns in the Air Fryer - All in One Air Fryer Breakfast

Amazing and simple sausage, eggs, and hash browns in the air fryer is the best complete, all-in-one breakfast you can make. Test this unbeatable breakfast recipe in your air fryer!

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Air Fryer Paprika Chicken with Fries

For an easy dinner enjoy a tasty, juicy, chicken dinner filled with fresh flavors like rosemary, paprika, lemon, and garlic!

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Air Fryer Salmon, Potatoes, and Brussels Sprouts Bake Dinner Recipe

Salmon, potatoes, and brussels sprouts in the air fryer is the perfect combination for a tasty and easy dinner. This recipe is only 5 ingredients, simple, and flavorful.

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Air Fryer Ranch Chicken and Veggies

This easy air fryer chicken and veggies recipe marinades in a delicious ranch mixture that makes for a super easy and simple dinner recipe that everyone will love!

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Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Dinner (5 Ingredients)

Easy 5 ingredient teriyaki chicken dinner in the air fryer is the best dinner idea for busy weeknights! Learn how to make this simple dinner!

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Tasty Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies with Balsamic Marinade

This tasty, flavorful, and fresh balsamic chicken and vegetables in the air fryer is a HUGE hit in our home.

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Air Fryer Chicken Curry

Chicken curry in the air fryer is a fun and tasty recipe that will surprise you!

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Final Thoughts

Sheet pan dinners in the air fryer are such a quick and simple way to get a complete dinner on the table and fast! Share with us in the comments below what your favorite sheet pan dinner is!

More easy sheet pan dinners

• Air Fryer Roasted Chicken Sausage and Veggies
• Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Apple Pecan Salad
• Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
• Fresh Vegetarian Air Fryer Ratatouille Gnocchi

Everything you need to know about an air fryer

• How to Clean Your Air Fryer
• How to Cook Any Recipe in the Air Fryer
• Common Air Fryer Mistakes!
• Air Fryer Buying Guide
• Watch Fabulessly Frugal YouTube Channel for Air Fryer Recipes