7 Seriously Simple Air Fryer Recipes for Hectic Holiday Nights

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Make holiday dinners easier with these simple air fryer recipes. They’re perfect for busy nights when you want a healthy, homemade meal without a lot of time or fuss.

Holiday nights can get a little hectic, especially when you are juggling school events, gift wrapping and last minute to do lists. This is when I lean on my air fryer the most.

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It keeps dinner simple and helps me get a healthy meal on the table fast without making a mess. These recipes are my go to options when I want something easy, flavorful and family friendly. They all use basic ingredients and come together faster than ordering takeout.

1. Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

Four bone-in chicken thighs cooked in the basket of an air fryer topped with fresh parsley.

Juicy, flavorful and perfectly crisp on the outside. These air fryer chicken thighs cook quickly in the air fryer and work with almost any veggie or side you already have on hand.

2. Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

An overhead image of sweet potato fries on a white tray served alongside a small white bowl of ketchup. There are two fries dipped in the ketchup.

Crispy, caramelized edges with soft, fluffy centers. These air fryer sweet potato fries are a healthier option that still taste totally crave worthy.

3. Air Fryer Filet Mignon

Two filet mignon pieces sliced on a white plate topped with garlic butter.

Tender, restaurant style air fryer filet mignon without the fuss. The air fryer gives you a perfect sear and a melt in your mouth center in just minutes.

4. Air Fryer Vegetables

Air-fried vegetables in an air fryer. Vegetables include cauliflower, mushroom, onion, zucchini, and bell peppers.

Colorful, tender and lightly crisp this air fryer vegetables recipe is the simplest way to add a quick veggie side to your plate.

5. Air Fryer Broccoli

Seasoned air-fried broccoli in an air fryer basket.

Make air fryer broccoli in just 10 minutes! It’s crispy, flavorful and perfect for busy weeknights when you’re looking to make a healthy side dish.

6. Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Cubed butternut squash that has been seasoned and is sitting in an air fryer basket in an air fryer.

Naturally sweet with caramelized edges, this butternut squash turns out so tender in the air fryer. It is a cozy side dish that pairs with just about anything you are serving.

7. Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Air fryer salmon bites in a bowl garnished with sesame seeds and green onion.

These air fryer salmon bites are marinated in a simple teriyaki sauce and cook up in under 10 minutes. They’re crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and absolutely delicious!

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