Lifestyle
Published Oct 20, 2020
By Deborah Cruz
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Life is busy, and everyone seems to be running out of time in the day. Everyone's looking for a better and healthier way to enjoy life. Enter the air fryer. It's a game-changer for many — especially parents.
Who knew that almost anything that can be made in a traditional fryer or oven can be made better — and healthier — in an air fryer? It's proof positive that flavor and quality of food don't always have to be sacrificed for a healthy lifestyle. Sometimes all can be had. Below are 17 easy air fryer dinner recipes even the busiest parent can make.
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Air Fryer Crispy Masala Fried Chicken
The deliciousness of "fried chicken" with none of the actual deep frying or grease. This crispy and tender crispy masala fried chicken is sure to impress everyone at dinner.
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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella sticks made fail-proof and deliciously simple. These super cheesy sticks, have a crispy outer layer and are lighter than their fried counterparts. And since when have these not been kid-friendly?
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Air Fryer Steak Salad
Yes, even steak can be made in an air fryer. This steak salad is super simple, delicious, and nutritious and you won't even have to light the grill.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Cake
Who says breakfast can't be for dinner? It's a fact that this air fryer breakfast cake will be a fan favorite. Healthy and fun to eat. Mom of the year with this one, for sure.
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Air Fryer Vegan Spanakopita
In the mood for something Mediterranean? This tasty vegan spanakopita is a savory Greek pastry filled with spinach and vegan feta tofu deliciousness.
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Air Fryer Homemade Pizza
This "no yeast needed" air fryer pizza is as yummy as it is easy to make. Twelve minutes and all of your favorite toppings at 400 degrees, and voila, air fryer magic!
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Air Fryer Cod
Just a little avocado spray and lime pepper seasoning go a long way to making this air fryer cod absolutely scrumptious. It only takes a few minutes and pairs perfectly with favorite veggies and some brown rice. Healthy dinner plated in less than 25 minutes.
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Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
This upgraded grown-up version of the kid sleepover favorite pigs in a blanket are the tasty treat even adults will love to eat. Just swap out a few ingredients for more sophisticated ones and it's a whole new dinner situation.
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Air Fryer Chicken Teriyaki Wings
These air fryer chicken teriyaki wings are marinated in the teriyaki sauce, rolled in a shredded coconut flour mixture and then air fried to crispy perfection. The crispy outside layer locks in moisture keeping them juicy and flavorful.
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Air Fryer Taco Sweet Potatoes
This needs to go into the Taco Tuesday rotation immediately. It's a whole new take on tacos, replacing the tortilla with a sweet potato and the toppings are mouthwatering. This is a home run of a healthy recipe.
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Air Fryer Falafel Pita Pockets
Embedded content: https://youtu.be/wGZQ9ajq3Aw The perfect pita envelops crispy air fried falafel, tahini sauce and yogurt sauce. This dish is a party for the palate and so simple it can be introduced into the weeknight recipe rotation.
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Air Fryer Keto Teriyaki Salmon
This air fryer teriyaki salmon from I Heart Umami comes out perfectly juicy and tender with a sweet caramelized teriyaki sauce crust on top. It only takes 15 minutes to marinate and 8 minutes in the air fryer for sweet and savory teriyaki perfection.
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Air Fryer Fish Tacos
Sure to be another Taco Tuesday favorite, these air fryer fish tacos are fast and easy to make yet, unbelievably flavorful. Just 12 minutes in the air fryer, top with avocado, tomatoes and a drizzle of cilantro lime dressing and experience a mouthwatering dinner.
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Air Fryer Pastrami Reuben Egg Rolls
These golden, crisp pastrami Reuben egg rolls with Russian dressing from Skinny Taste are the perfect fun dinner packed with flavor. They're made even healthier than traditional egg rolls by air frying.
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Air Fryer Garlic Shrimp
This delicious Hawaiian-style garlic shrimp is so scrumptious that it will keep them coming back for more again and again. Hawaiian garlic shrimpis a local dish made from shell-on shrimp tossed with a paprika flour then cooked in a garlic butter sauce and it's simply irresistible. Serve with rice and be ready to lick the plate.
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Air Fryer Barbecue Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
This dish is sure to delight all the bacon lovers. Bonus, this barbecue bacon-wrapped chicken recipe also happens to be Keto-friendly.
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
This Air Fryer Chicken Thighs recipe from Posh Journal is delicious, quick, and easy. It’s the perfect dinner recipe to make on busy nights, and super affordable to boot.
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