These Air Fryer Holiday Recipes are delicious and delectable dishes that are also quick and easy to make! From appetizers, sides and main dishes to desserts and even breakfasts, the air fryer has got your holiday menu covered.
This collection of Air Fryer Thanksgiving Recipes includes dishes that are suitable for a wide range of dietary considerations. Weight Watchers points also included in most recipes.
Looking for a way to simplify your Thanksgiving meal prep this year? The answer is this collection of air fryer holiday recipes! Put together the perfect Air Fryer Thanksgiving Menu that will make holiday cooking so much easier. Yeap, you can use your air fryer to cook up all sorts of amaaaaazing dishes that are perfect for your holiday table.
Whether you’re hosting a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, cooking for a casual Friendsgiving gathering, or preparing Christmas breakfast, the air fryer makes holiday cooking a breeze! Yeap, from breakfast through dessert, almost any recipe imaginable can be easily and quickly made right in the air fryer.
Why Use The Air Fryer?
The air fryer makes it super easy to cook up healthier versions of your holiday favorites. By circulating heat around all sides of the food, the air fryer allows you to ‘fry’ foods using the smallest amount of oil. We’re talking anything from a tablespoon to just a light spray.
And since hardly any oil is being absorbed, your food contains less fat and calories overall. Less calories, less cooking time, and all the flavor? Now, this is something we can all be thankful for!
Air Fryer Thanksgiving Menu Essentials
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Get ahead of the holiday chaos and make sure to stock your pantry with these classic staples. You’ll be all set to whip up these delectable air fryer dishes, without any frantic last-minute grocery store runs.
- Produce: potatoes, sweet potatoes (or yams), cauliflower, carrots, celery, Brussels sprouts, green beans, zucchini, winter squash, garlic, lemons, oranges, apples, cranberries, pomegranate seeds.
- Meats: turkey (whole, breasts, legs), chicken (whole, breasts, thighs), beef roast, ground turkey, or beef (mince).
- Fresh herbs: parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, tarragon, basil.
- Nuts and seeds: walnuts, almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds (pepitas), sunflower seeds.
- Dry goods: rice, peas, lentils, flour, quinoa, sugar, or sugar substitute of choice.
- Seasonings, spices, and other: salt, ground black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, olive oil, coconut oil, butter.
Air Fryer Thanksgiving Menu Materials
KITCHEN TOOLS, UTENSILS & APPLIANCES NEEDED
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Here are some of the items you will need to help with meal planning.
- Air Fryer.
- Cutting board.
- Tongs.
- Measuring jugs or cups.
- Measuring teaspoons.
- Spatula.
- Bowls with covers.
- For storing your leftover food.
- Meat thermometer
- Use please this to check the internal temperature of meat.
- Meal prep bowls.
- Flavorings**
- Sea Salt Flakes <= amazing salt that makes your food taste good.
- **Essentials**
- Check out this list of must-have Air Fryer essentials including the round pan.
Now, get ready to select the air fryer holiday recipes that you’ll be making this season….
Air Fryer Thanksgiving Appetizers
Start your celebration off with these tasty and tantalizing appetizers. With options that are suitable for vegan, gluten free, and low carb diets, there’s something that is sure to please everyone!
A fun appetizer, party food or game day nosh, these Air Fryer Sausage Rolls are so easy to make.
These Air Fryer Empanadas are a flavorful appetizer that everyone will love.
Use the air fryer to make perfectly roasted almonds to free up that precious oven spacer.
Kids and adults alike will love these crispy on the outside, tender inside homemade air fryer tater tots.
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Parmesan
Make crispy air fryer chicken wings in just a few minutes. The perfect snack for watching the big game on Thanksgiving day.
These air fryer zucchini fries are a delicious appetizer or snack, and a great way to sneak in an extra serving of veggies during the holidays.
This awesome party appetizer is quick and easy to make in the air fryer!
Buffalo Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings
These tasty air fryer cauliflower wings are an awesome appetizer that’s suitable for all sorts of dietary needs.
Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Balls
Give classic mac and cheese a fun twist by making these addictive air fryer mac and cheese balls.
Air Fryer Thanksgiving Sides
The air fryer makes it sooooo easy to cook up healthier versions of all sorts of classic holiday sides. From green beans to potatoes, these side dishes are full of flavor and will pair perfectly with your main course.
This versatile air fryer baby potatoes side dish pairs perfectly with any main course, and it comes together quickly and easily.
A seasonal side dish that’s full of flavor, these air fryer sweet potato cubes are so easy to make.
A simple side dish that comes together quickly and makes a great addition to the holiday table, this air fryer cabbage recipe will become a favorite.
Green beans are a classic holiday side dish, and making them in the air fryer is a quick and simple version that everyone will love.
These fluffy air fryer pumpkin biscuits are sure to become a family favorite and new holiday tradition.
This flavorful air fryer butternut squash is a perfect addition to your holiday table.
Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Make brussels sprouts in air fryer and they turn out perfect every time. Topped with pomegranate seeds, this festive dish is one you’ll want to make again and again.
Air Fryer corn on the cob is so flavorful and ready to serve in just minutes.
Perfectly cooked air fryer sweet potato fries are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Making baked potatoes in air fryer gives you perfectly cooked baked potatoes that are nice and crispy outside and light and fluffy inside.
This air fryer asparagus is so easy to make and tastes amazing.
Yes, you can make mac and cheese in the air fryer! And the results are every bit as good as the traditional method, if not better.
Air Fryer Thanksgiving Main Dishes
Move beyond typical turkey and cook up these awesome Air Fryer main dishes instead! Deliciously tender Air Fryer Salmon, salmon patties, and steak with herb lemon butter are all fantastic, flavorful alternatives. And these air fryer mushroom steaks make an ideal vegan-friendly main course. Hosting a small holiday meal? Then why not cook up a whole chicken right in the air fryer?
This gorgeous whole chicken recipe is an ideal main dish for serving at Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Making turkey breast in air fryer is the perfect way to serve up delicious holiday turkey without having to turn on the oven.
The Best Air Fryer Whole Chicken
Cook a whole chicken in air fryer? It’s easy to do and the results are a delicious, perfectly cooked chicken!
A delicious holiday main dish made simple thanks to the air fryer.
Salmon is an elegant alternative to poultry or beef and this air fryer salmon recipe is an easy way to cook up delectable salmon in just a few minutes.
Air Fryer Steak with Herb Lemon Butter
Perfect juicy streak with a flavorful herb lemon butter is a main dish that is sure to please!
Air fryer turkey burgers are chock full of flavor and are a fun and casual holiday meal.
Easy air fryer salmon patties are delicious and versatile; they are equally perfect to serve as a main dish or party appetizer.
Air Fryer Garlic Mushroom Steaks
Super flavorful air fryer garlic mushroom steaks are a delicious vegan, gluten free, and low carb main course this is sure to satisfy.
Air Fryer Thanksgiving Desserts
Finish off your Thanksgiving feast with one of these delectable air fried desserts. Choose from a classic apple pie, sweet potato pie, individual blueberry hand pies, crunchy apple chips, tasty cherry crisp, and indulgent chocolate cake. Or go all out and make them all!
Making an air fryer apple pie is a beautiful addition to any holiday table.
This classic holiday dessert is easy to make in the air fryer!
Air Fryer Stuffed Caramel Apple Donuts
All your favorite fall flavors are present in these delicious air fryer stuffed caramel apple donuts.
These Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies are a fun and portable dessert.
One Bowl Air Fryer Chocolate Cake
Surprise your guests by “baking” this beautiful chocolate cake in the air fryer. And as a bonus, it’s gluten free too!
Flavorful air fryer cherry crisp is a perfect ending to your holiday feast.
Surprise and delight your guests with these tasty air fryer churros.
Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic chocolate chip cookies are fun and easy to make in the air fryer.
A healthy dessert or snack option that’s easy to make, these air fryer apple chips are a welcome addition to the holiday table.
Air Fryer Thanksgiving Breakfasts
Because the Thanksgiving holiday is more than just a single meal, these air fryer breakfast recipes are exactly what you need. Your guests will love how delicious and satisfying they are, and you will love how quick and easy they are to make! Perfect for serving up on Thanksgiving morning and all weekend long.
It’s surprisingly easy to make these light and fluffy pastry delicacies in the air fryer!
Air Fryer Bacon Cinnamon Rolls
These decadent cinnamon rolls with bacon (!) are a perfect holiday morning treat, and they are surprisingly easy to make in the air fryer.
This recipe for air fryer banana bread has all the classic banana bread flavor and is great for holiday eating and gifting.
The kids will love helping make these fun and dippable air fryer French Toast Sticks!
Easy Air Fryer Homemade Berry Pop Tarts
Once you make these delicious air fryer homemade berry pop tarts you’ll never go back to the store-bought version again.
Whip up these air fryer donuts and let the kids have fun adding the toppings. This post includes two different ways to make donuts in the air fryer.
A flavorful and protein-packed air fryer breakfast frittata is a great way to start a holiday morning!
The air fryer is the secret to perfectly crispy bacon and it’s so easy to make.
Holiday guests will love waking up to a batch of these scrumptious air fryer raspberry muffins.
Originally published Oct 2019. Has been updated.
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This is seriously ag= great list! They all look amazing!
I’ve only got one comment, my friend – I wish I were coming to your house for Christmas! All these recipes look amazing, so much inspiration there. Thank you.
Wow, there is so much amazing choice here. Those mac and cheese balls look incredible.
I just got an air fryer for my birthday and Ive been waiting for a great reason to use it. Thanksgiving is going to be great this year, and I won’t be in the kitchen for hours… I cant wait, thank you!
I love how an air fryer can help save time and on Thanksgiving that’s essential! The oven gets stuffed, so finding ways to use your other kitchen appliances is a great way to save time. Thanks for the tips!
Love this!! I am absolutely obsessed with my air fryer and I can’t wait to try so many of these recipes.
I love how many options are provided here! Can’t wait to try some out this holiday season.
Amazing collection of air fryer recipes for holidays. Thanks for sharing