30 Healthy Air Fryer Recipes for Dinner

Air fryer vegetables offer an easy way to make a tasty, wholesome side dish. Of course, you can make a meal out of them by adding them as a topping to rice, quinoa, or your favorite dishes too. Cooking them in the air fryer creates a crispy exterior but soft interior everyone will love.

Air fryer eggplant is a healthy, easy alternative to deep fried eggplant. The air fryer makes the eggplant fries nice and crispy, just like a deep fryer, but since it uses a fraction of the oil, it is much healthier for your entire family so you can feel good enjoying a wholesome treat. Pair it with pasta, soup or salad.

Our Air Fryer Tindora recipe is a deliciously spicy, earthy vegetable dish that is ready in 10 mins. Full of gourd, potatoes, and a carefully balanced blend of spices, this dish is as wholesome as it is tasty. When you want to make this hearty, comforting sabji, follow our recipe and tips for success.

Our Air Fryer Frilled Cheese Sandwich is a fast and easy version of the classic. You can make this any night of the week for a quick, satisfying dinner that the whole family will love. And when it is cold outside, it is delightful to dip the crunchy, cheesy sandwich into your favorite soups for the ultimate cozy, comforting meal. When you make this, you can have some fun with it, mixing and matching cheeses and breads to make the perfect combination for you

Air fryer peanut butter and jelly sandwich takes the classic sandwich and turns it into the ultimate comfort food with melted gooey peanut butter and golden toasted bread. If you have not tried it yet, you need to. When you are ready to make the best PBJ sandwich in the air fryer, try our easy method.

Air fryer mushrooms have a rich, delicious flavor. You will absolutely love these tasty morsels as a unique side or appetizer. And since they come together in only a few minutes, you can make them whenever the craving strikes. Pair it with your favorite rice or pasta dish.

Crispy air fryer tofu is fast and easy to make and so yummy! This tasty air fryer recipe can create a simple snack complete with homemade dipping sauce, or you can toss it into your favorite stir fry recipe that calls for tofu. 

Roasted cauliflower steak is a hearty, earthy vegetarian main dish. Versatile and tasty, these steaks offer a healthy way to enjoy cauliflower as a main dish. Spice it and garnish it to suit your family’s tastes for a dish they’re guaranteed to love.

These are the best crispy cabbage steaks with their seared outside and tender inside. This cabbage recipe features a carefully chosen blend of spices to create a delicious entree the whole family will love. These steaks offer a healthy alternative to some heavier entrees, but they won’t leave you feeling hungry.

Spicy potato soft tacos are an easy meal that everyone in the family will love. This yummy take on a Taco Bell favorite will keep you from hitting the drive thru and satisfy everyone in your family. Plus, they  are a great way to use up leftovers or fun way to spice up ordinary breakfast potatoes. 

Roasted acorn squash soup is the perfect soup for fall and the holidays. Warm and comforting, this velvety soup is as healthy as it is comforting, making it a perfect choice for dinner any night of the week. When you want a sweet and savory soup that tastes of the best fall and the holiday season has to offer, this is the recipe for you!

If you are looking for a quick and easy delicious vegetable snack or side, these Air Fryer Green Beans are a must try. PF Chang copycat, these green beans are super easy to make in 6 to 8 minutes. Vegan. Gluten-Free. Low Carb. Weight Watcher, Roasting & Broiling option given.

Air fryer Brussel sprouts make a great appetizer, snack, or side dish. These healthy little morsels go well with your favorite dipping sauces. We love serving them with mustard aioli to turn them into a dunkable, addictive veggie treat none of us can get enough of! 

These Air Fryer Carrots are cooked to be perfection until crispy tender. Flavored with spices, these Air Fryer carrots are super easy to make and make a great side dish or topping in your salad or power bowls. Roast them in the oven or air fry them in your electric pressure cooker using a crisp lid, you won't be disappointed at all. Vegan. Gluten-Free. Video Recipe.

This Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn recipe is a perfect side that can be enjoyed all year round. Packed with spicy tangy flavors but minus all the slathered calories. Easy peasy and ready in just 15 minutes.

Homemade Air fryer crispy Tofu buffalo bites are quick and easy to make when you cook them under the CrispLid. They are super crispy and they’re totally kid-approved! Serve them at parties, game night, movie night, or snack time along with your favorite dipping sauce. They are irresistible!

Crispy Falafel Recipe - Making Falafel from scratch is easier than you think and so much more healthier. Ultra crispy on the outside and perfectly moist and fluffy on the inside. Chickpeas, herbs and spices is all you need to bake them, air fry them or cook them in your aebleskiver pan.  This recipe is easy to follow and has step by step photos and a video recipe. Vegan. Gluten-Free. Make-ahead & freezer friendly.

Air fryer asparagus is a delicious way to serve this green veggie. Your family will love how crunchy and flavorful it comes out in the air fryer and you will feel good serving them such a healthy side or snack! This Crispy Asparagus recipe is vegan, low-carb, low-calorie, keto, paleo, whole 30, and 0 points on Weight Watchers.

Air fryer sweet potato fries let you enjoy a more wholesome version of classic French fries. Loaded with the extra benefits and flavor of sweet potatoes, these sweet potato fries have the perfect texture from air frying. Make this delicious recipe for a tasty side dish your whole family will love!

Homemade air fryer pizza rolls are an easy to make snack or midday meal that both kids and adults will love! You can make these rolls up in less than a half hour and freeze them for later or store them in the refrigerator. Who needs delivery or frozen food when you can have tasty homemade pizza snacks so fast?

Copycat Olive Garden breadsticks are our spot on version of the classic dish. These soft, buttery breadsticks are as delicious as the ones they serve in the restaurant in the comfort of your home. Pair them with your favorite pasta or soup and salad for a treat you and your family will love! 

These 10 minute crispy air fryer broccoli florets are the perfect snack, side, or addition to your favorite recipe. This tasty recipe will get even the pickiest kids to devour their veggies! Plus, this healthy dish comes together in less than 10 minutes making it a great snack or a last minute side to serve with dinner.

Air fryer buffalo cauliflower wings are a zesty vegetarian way to satisfy your wing cravings. Cauliflower florets get coated in spicy, bold buffalo sauce for a snack or appetizer you’ll adore. Making this tasty treat in your air fryer allows you to enjoy slightly crisp tender take on the classic without the added calories of deep frying.

Baked potatoes in the air fryer create a tantalizingly crispy skin and soft, fluffy interior. Like oven baked potatoes, they are a great comfort food that go well with just about any main dish. They are great with traditional toppings or you could serve them with some of your favorite gravies or sauces for added flavor. You and your family will love this method more than any other way of making potatoes!

Aloo tikki are delicious potato patties stuffed with a blend of veggies and spices. The result is a flavorful Indian version of a hash brown patty we know you’ll love! These disc shaped potato patties are an irresistible way to sneak in extra veggies to your comfort food. Our air fryer version lightens up the recipe so you can feel even better enjoying this tasty treat and feeding it to your family!

Zucchini in the air fryer is a delicious way to enjoy the fresh summer veggie. The air fryer allows you to create crispy chips and fries that are perfect for dipping and sharing with your family and friends. Our easy, quick recipe makes the perfect snack or side dish that you can enjoy or serve any time!

Vegetable fajitas should make your mouth water just thinking about them. They are the perfect handheld, Tex-Mex food that just about everyone loves. Packed full of flavor, this popular and wholesome street food is something you can easily make at home and serve to your hungry family.

Tex Mex flautas  are a family favorite appetizer, snack, or even main dish when served with your favorite sides. These crispy roll ups are filled with beans, peppers and corn, making them both flavorful and filling. One bite and you’ll be able to satisfy your cravings for this restaurant style dish right at home!

Jalapeno poppers in the air fryer are a personal favorite of ours. Their spicy zing makes them a great appetizer at parties or an easy snack that you don’t have to feel guilty about. Ready in less than 15 minutes, you can easily prep these for a party or just make yourself a tasty snack any time of day.

Air fryer candied yams in 10 minutes is within your reach with this super simple recipe. All you need is to pull out your air fryer and a few ingredients and you are on your way to the best candied yams you’ve ever tried! This recipe makes the perfect side dish for any meal and will wow everyone on your holiday table!!