My Family’s Top 30 Air Fryer Recipes That Everyone Actually Loves

What’s For Dinner? My Kids’ Answers to That Question

My kids started school last week, and the busyness is just beginning. Because of this, I love to meal prep quick and easy meals with this app, Prepear. There are so many reasons I love Prepear, one being that I can meal plan and grocery shop in 30 minutes. You can learn more reasons why I love Prepear in this YouTube video.

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So, today, to help inspire you to know what to make for dinner and beat the busy schedule, I am sharing our family’s top 30 and personal favorite air fryer recipes.

These recipes are divided into dinner meals, sides/snacks, and desserts. The meals are perfect for on-the-go busy nights and loved by everyone. The sides/snacks are not only crowd pleasers, but also so easy to make in the air fryer. And the desserts, well, we love them more than anything.

Not only are these recipes 100% kid approved (even by the picky eaters), but they are also 100% mom approved because they are quick, easy, and simple to make; the best recipes for busy weeknights!

My Family’s 17 Most Loved Air Fryer Dinner Recipes:

You can watch me make these 17 air fryer recipes in this YouTube video. Check it out!

This air fryer meal is our number one favorite because it is so darn flavorful, juicy, and unlike anything we’ve had before. You will love this simple Hawaiian chicken in the air fryer because it is an easy meal you can prepare and freeze before hand, making it the perfect and most delicious dinner for busy nights!

The Best Hawaiian Chicken and Coconut Rice in the Air Fryer

Air fryer Hawaiian chicken is the best and our most favorite summer air fryer recipe. With bold, juicy flavors, you will love this recipe too!

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Air fryer cheeseburger egg rolls are my personal favorite air fryer meal because it is so stinkin’ easy to make. You only need 5 ingredients and less than 30 minutes to whip together this tasty and filling meal in your air fryer!

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Cheeseburger Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer

You will never have to go to the Cheesecake Factory again after making this delicious cheeseburger egg roll copycat recipe. You'll love this tasty and simple air fryer recipe; it's one of my favorite go-to meals for dinner.

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We love eating air fryer hamburgers because it tastes like its fresh off the grill but its actually from the air fryer. That means its less work for me and I can grill hamburgers anytime of the year!

Effortless Air Fryer Hamburgers in Minutes!

Simple air fryer hamburgers are juicy, easy, and a kid-approved meal!

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These air fryer chicken tenders are our favorite because they are one of the first air fryer recipes we had tried together as a family. Whenever I am unsure about what to make, I throw together these flavorful and easy chicken strips in the air fryer because I know it will be a hit.

Simple Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

These air fried chicken tenders are covered in a crispy, flavorful breading, and each bite is juicy and delicious.

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We also love this crazy easy and delicious air fryer popcorn chicken recipe. It’s a great, healthier option than takeout because you don’t need any oil to whip these babies up!

Crunchy and Healthy Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken (No Oil)

Healthy and quick air fryer popcorn chicken is our family's favorite dinner!

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We love chicken in our home, and this balsamic chicken and veggies recipe is no exception. This is one of the best meals you can make in the air fryer because its filling, flavorful, and fun! We gobble this recipe right up!

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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This air fryer pepperoni Stromboli is perfect for those nights when you don’t want to think about dinner at all. It is easy to throw together and the kids will eat it in no time! We also love this recipe for lunch on Saturday afternoons!

Air Fryer Pepperoni Stromboli

I love how quick and easy Stromboli is in the air fryer! An easy meal that the whole family loves.

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Yep, sometimes we have breakfast for dinner. Or, sometimes we enjoy these air fryer French toast sticks on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Whenever we eat them, all my kids agreed that this air fryer recipe is one of the best! Plus, its so easy that my kids can make it on their own!

The BEST Air Fryer French Toast Sticks

These French toast sticks are so sweet and crispy. Plus, when you make them in the air fryer you can get them just as crispy or soft as you want!

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This recipe is one of our favorites because it is so tasty for such simple and easy ingredients. You will love this Sausage, Potato, and Onion recipe because it is an entire, filling meal right in your air fryer!

Flavorful Sausage, Potato, and Onion in the Air Fryer

This sausage, potato, and onion recipe is a flavorful, easy, and filling air fryer dinner that is ready in less than 30 minutes!

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This delicious and incredibly flavorful air fryer sweet potato stuffed BBQ chicken is as good as it sounds. I love this recipe because I can prep the sweet potatoes ahead of time, then throw the rest of the ingredients together in minutes! Plus, its totally adaptable for each child!

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Bursting with fresh flavors, this BBQ chicken stuffed sweet potatoes recipe in the air fryer is one you won't regret trying.

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We love pork tenderloin in the air fryer, especially with this tasty and easy balsamic marinade. This recipe is juicy and so incredibly easy to make.

Perfect Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Marinade

The air fryer is awesome for a lot of recipes, including this balsamic pork tenderloin. Cooked to tender, juicy perfection and so easy!

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Our family loves quality BBQ. I was skeptical at first when I heard that you can make steak in the air fryer. But let me tell you, this air fryer recipe is juicy and so good. You can get perfect steak every time in the air fryer.

Air Fryer Steak - Perfect Every Time

It is easy to get perfect results every time with this air fryer steak recipe! Top it off with delicious garlic herb butter. Yum!

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We love this air fryer chicken thighs recipe because it is another one of the first recipes we tried.  It’s packed with tasty flavor and versatile to use. Make chicken tacos, eat as is, or add to a salad: the options are endless!

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs Make Perfect Chicken Street Tacos! (Easy Dinner Idea + VIDEO)

These air fryer chicken thighs are seasoned just right and cooked to perfection. There’s not much prep time needed, just enough to season the chicken!

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To be honest, we aren’t big fish lovers in our home. But this honey mustard salmon is one of our favorites because it is just that good. Plus, you only need 4 ingredients.

Air Fryer Honey Mustard Salmon Recipe

Easy and quick, this air fryer honey mustard salmon will quickly become a family favorite.

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This meatloaf recipe is not only so good that all my picky-eaters LOVE it, but it’s also so fast in the air fryer.

Kid-Approved Meatloaf in the Air Fryer

My picky eaters who don’t really like meatloaf LOVE this one and request it often. You will fall in love with this recipe in the air fryer because it is way more fun than making traditional meatloaf and saves you a lot of time too!

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I had so much fun trying this hibachi chicken in the air fryer with my good friend, Kristen from Six Sister’s Stuff. Then, when I made this recipe for my family, they all fell in love with it too!

Hibachi Style Chicken with Yum Yum Sauce in the Air Fryer

Simple, quick, and easy hibachi style chicken with yum yum sauce in the air fryer is a delicious and flavorful air fryer meal you will love!

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I love to prepare the ingredients for this taco foldover quesadilla. Then, my kids can make their own whenever they want throughout the week for a quick and simple after school snack.

Taco Foldover Quesadilla

Have you seen the viral Tik Tok recipe - Beef Foldover Quesadilla Hack? It's easy, fun, and delicious! The whole family loves it!

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The Best Snacks & Sides to Make in the Air Fryer

Want to beef up your meal a little bit? Then whip up a side in the air fryer. I love using my air fryer to make sides because I can do it in minutes. I especially love making frozen foods in the air fryer because it can be done in less than 10 minutes!

There are so many amazing sides you can make in the air fryer, but today I’m sharing the top 5 sides and snacks we make the most in the air fryer! 

Baked potatoes in the air fryer is one of my favorites because the outside skin is so crispy and the inside is perfectly soft. Plus, it’s a little quicker than making in the oven!

Simple Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Get perfect baked potatoes that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside - all in less time - with this simple air fryer baked potato recipe.

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I was so impressed when I discovered that I could make bacon in the air fryer. This is the perfect side for breakfast of course. Additionally, it’s a quick and easy way to make bacon for any recipe!

How to Cook Bacon in an Air Fryer!

Such an easy way to cook up some bacon! Cooking bacon in an air fryer is perfection when you follow these tips.

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Need a quick and simple snack idea? This chicken wings recipe in the air fryer is our go-to on game days or evenings that my house is packed with teenaged boys!

Quick & Easy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Make perfectly cooked chicken wings in the air fryer - straight from frozen, with almost no prep time, and less cooking time than in the oven!

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Frozen vegetables in the air fryer is so incredibly easy. Air fryer broccoli is one of the best! It’s quick, easy, and so tasty!

Broccoli in the Air Fryer (from Frozen)

Ingredients:

• 1, 12oz bag frozen broccoli
• oil of your choice (avocado oil works great for this recipe)
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions: 

1. Place broccoli in a single layer in the air fryer
2. Cook in the air fryer at 300°F/150°C for 10 minutes
3. Spray with oil and salt & pepper to taste
4. Cook for another minute at 400°F/200°C or until broccoli reaches desired crispness

My kids adore air fryer pizza bagels because they can personalize each one and make it in minutes! Ever since I made pizza bagels in the air fryer, I always have mini bagels and pizza toppings on-hand. It’s the perfect quick snack for the kids.

Homemade Pizza Bagels in the Air Fryer

Make Pizza Bagel Bites in the Air Fryer! This quick little snack can be cooked up in just a few minutes and taste better than a microwave and won't heat up your kitchen!

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We Are Also Big Fans of Dessert

Don’t get me wrong, there usually isn’t time for dessert on busy weeknights (or is there? 🤔). However, during the weekend, we love to enjoy these absolutely delicious and wonderful air fryer desserts. It was hard to pick just a few favorites, but here are our top 8 air fryer desserts!

How to Make Healthier Beignets in the Air Fryer

Quick, easy, and healthy air fryer beignets are the best dessert!

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Tasty 3-Ingredient Air Fryer Apple Fritters

Tasty and easy 3-ingredient air fryer apple fritters are our new go-to treat for any occasion!

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Easiest Air Fryer Fried Oreos

You can't go wrong with this easy, quick air fryer fried Oreos recipe. They are a big hit with our friends and family!

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Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cups

Tasty and crazy easy, this delicious and simple air fryer treat is perfect for peanut butter chocolate lovers. Plus, it's way healthier than deep frying!

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S'mores Dip in the Air Fryer

Enjoy the delights of summer any time of the year with this simple and easy s'mores dip recipe right in your air fryer.

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Air Fryer Donuts + Donut Holes with a Sweet Glaze (Video)

Delicious air fryer donuts and donut holes with a sweet old-fashioned glaze.

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The Best Air Fryer Molten Lava Cake

You won't believe how quick and easy this delicious chocolate molten lava air fryer cake recipe is! Enjoy for a special occasion or just a special treat!

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Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls in 15 Minutes!

Whip up some quick air fryer cinnamon rolls as a fun snack or treat! Super easy with this 3-ingredient dough!

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Final Thoughts

These easy air fryer recipes will give you the inspiration and motivation to actually make dinner during the busy weeknights. I hope your family enjoys these meals and desserts as much as ours does. I would love to hear what your go-to dinners are in your family! What air fryer recipe do you think my family needs to try?

Here are a few more kid friendly air fryer recipes that I think you will enjoy!

• How To Make Air Fryer Mac and Cheese in 30 Minutes!
• Crispy and Delicious Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan- Ready in 20 minutes!
• Quick and Easy Stuffed Peppers in the Air Fryer

Click on these articles to learn more about your air fryer!

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