30 Healthy Air Fryer Recipes for Guilt-Free Delicious Meals
Healthy air fryer recipes to elevate your mealtime! These air fryer dishes are not just good for you but also incredibly tasty – perfect for those who want to enjoy delicious food without compromising on health.
The air fryer is a game-changer in the kitchen, offering a healthier alternative to traditional frying methods. It allows you to enjoy your favorite dishes with less oil and fat, making them better for your health without sacrificing flavor.
I’ve compiled a variety of healthy air fryer recipes that are both nutritious and satisfying. These recipes are easy to make and are perfect for anyone looking to maintain a healthy diet without giving up the joy of eating well.
These healthy air fryer meal ideas include:
- Crispy and light vegetable snacks
- Flavorful chicken and fish dishes
- Healthy versions of classic fried foods
- Nutrient-rich vegan and vegetarian options
- Delicious and hearty main courses
- Tasty and light side dishes
- Wholesome breakfasts and brunch ideas
Each recipe is designed to be simple, quick, and most importantly, healthy. Whether you are looking to lose weight, eat clean, or just incorporate more healthful meals into your diet, these air fryer recipes are a great way to start.
Let’s dive into these healthy air fryer recipe ideas and cook up some delicious, guilt-free meals!
30 Healthy Air Fryer Recipes for Guilt-Free Delicious Meals
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Air-Fryer Egg Rolls
Get intensely crunchy homemade egg rolls with much less fat by using an air fryer. Roll these up ahead of time and store them in the fridge for a make-ahead appetizer or dinner side dish.
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High-Protein Air-Fryer Burgers
This simple air-fryer burger recipe is a splatter-free method to cook up juicy burgers without a lot of fuss.
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The Best Air-Fryer Baked Potatoes
Give your oven a rest and try this baked potato in an air fryer instead. The skin is crispy while the flesh stays tender.
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Air-Fryer Orange Chicken
Orange chicken is typically made with fried chicken coated in a sweet, sticky sauce. In this lightened-up version, we skip the oil in favor of an air fryer and make an equally delicious sauce that goes easy on the sugar.
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Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken
Dredging the chicken bits in finely-crushed cornflakes add a nice crunch, plus they brown better in the air fryer than if you were to use flour. Don’t skip the powdered sugar, as it also helps brown the popcorn chicken pieces (and also balance the dried spices)
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14 Low-Calorie, High-Protein Dinners You Can Make in Your Air Fryer
These low-calorie air-fryer recipes for weight loss will help you shake up your dinner routine. Pair one of these main dishes with a high-fiber side.
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Air-Fryer Salmon Cakes
These air-fryer salmon cakes are crispy on the outside and pillowy tender on the inside. Heat up the air fryer and cook a delicious dinner fast.
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Air-Fryer Zucchini
This air-fryer zucchini recipe makes delicious bites that are creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Learn how to make it today.
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Air-Fryer Scallops
Air fryer scallops with lemon-herb sauce is a quick and impressive dinner. Learn what type of scallops to use and how to prep them for cooking.
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Air-Fryer Fish Cakes
These tasty fish cakes made in an air fryer get a little zip from sweet chili sauce and fresh cilantro. Make this recipe for a quick lunch or dinner.
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Air-Fryer Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Air-Fryer stuffed peppers are a classic family meal–and they’re fun to eat, too. Using an air fryer gets them crisp-tender, not soggy.
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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Air-fried sweet potato fries are crispy, tender and delicately sweet. They’re also made with less fat than traditional fries, so they’re a healthier option when you’re craving crunchy spuds. If the cinnamon-pepper spice is too intense, try thyme, oregano, paprika or garlic instead.
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Air-Fryer Kale Chips
Homemade kale chips are incredibly easy to make. Thanks to the air fryer, fresh kale leaves turn extra crispy in under 15 minutes with much less fat than some store-bought options. Warning: These will go fast!
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Air-Fryer Crispy Chickpeas
Air-fried chickpea snacks are intensely flavored and incredibly crunchy. Drying the chickpeas is essential to a good crunch, so don’t skip this step. If you have time, leave them out on the counter to dry for an hour or two before frying.
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Air-Fryer Salmon
In this simple air-fryer salmon recipe, the garlic gets crispy on the top while the Aleppo pepper and coriander bring earthy flavor to the fish.
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Air-Fryer Eggplant
This air-fryer eggplant is crispy on the outside with a tender middle. You can fit more slices in the basket when you use smaller eggplant.
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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Thinly sliced sweet potatoes fry to a crispy crunch in the air fryer. These homemade chips also use much less oil, which cuts down on calories and fat. They’re a naturally sweet side for sandwiches, burgers, wraps and more.
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Air-Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
This air-fryer rotisserie chicken is juicy and bursting with flavor thanks to lemon and fresh thyme. Making a rotisserie chicken in the air fryer helps free up oven space.
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Air-Fryer Potato Wedges
These air-fryer potato wedges are the perfect stand-in for french fries.
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Air-Fryer Brussels Sprouts
These super-crispy and browned air-fryer Brussels sprouts with sweet onions and salty bacon–all amped up with bright lemon juice–are sure to be a hit, whether you serve them for a weeknight side dish or as part of your holiday spread for Thanksgiving. This recipe makes enough to serve eight but is easily halved, though once you taste it you may well want a double serving. And if you prefer a vegetarian side, simply omit the bacon.
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Air-Fryer Popcorn Shrimp
Making popcorn shrimp in an air fryer is quick and easy, and yields crispy results without having to deep-fry. Cook up a batch for game day.
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Air Fryer Tilapia | Everyday Family Cooking
Air fryer tilapia is an easy and delicious recipe to make for weeknight dinner! Ready in 20 minutes and cooked perfectly in the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin | Everyday Family Cooking
Air fryer turkey tenderloin makes a flavorful and delicious meal in no time at all. Tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked every time!
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Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas | Everyday Family Cooking
An easy way to make air fryer chicken fajitas. Just mix everything in a bowl and air fry! Includes how to heat tortillas in the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Apple Chips | Everyday Family Cooking
You won’t believe how easy it is to make delicious air fryer apple chips! Just slice, sprinkle with cinnamon, and air fry for a fall treat.
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Air Fryer Turkey Bacon | Everyday Family Cooking
Air Fryer Turkey Bacon is crispy and crunchy, and there’s no excess grease! Make the best air fried turkey bacon with this recipe.
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Air Fryer Squash | Everyday Family Cooking
This air fryer squash recipe is easy and versatile, savory and scrumptious. It is packed with both flavor and nutrition for the whole family.
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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs – Everyday Family Cooking
These Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs are a delicious and healthy air fryer breakfast. Includes tips for peeling eggs and using an ice bath.
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Air Fryer Chicken Breast | Keto, Juicy, and Easy to Make!
A healthy and juicy air fryer chicken breast that is completely keto and delicious. Also, how to reheat chicken breasts in an air fryer.
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Air Fryer Carrot Fries | Everyday Family Cooking
Your family will go crazy for air fryer carrot fries! Just prep, air fry, sprinkle with parmesan, and watch this healthy side be devoured.
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