Healthy Air Fryer Recipes for the Whole Family

Chicken Tenders

Who doesn’t love chicken tenders? This classic dish is a favorite of both kids and adults alike. But traditional fried chicken tenders are often loaded with fat and calories. Air frying is a healthier alternative that still delivers the crispy texture and juicy flavor you’re looking for. Here’s how to make them:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
4. In a third shallow bowl, place panko breadcrumbs.
5. Dip each chicken tender into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumbs.
6. Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch.
7. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.

Tips:

• For extra crispy chicken tenders, spray them with cooking spray before air frying.
• Experiment with different seasonings to customize the flavor to your liking.

Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries are a healthier alternative to regular fries, and they’re just as tasty. Air frying them ensures that they come out crispy and delicious every time. Here’s how to make them:

Ingredients:

• 2-3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin fries
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Place the fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch.
4. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until the fries are crispy and golden brown.

Tips:

• Use a mandoline slicer to get even slices for the fries.
• Serve with a dipping sauce like ketchup or honey mustard.

Zucchini Chips

Zucchini chips are a healthy snack that’s perfect for the whole family. Air frying them ensures that they come out crispy and flavorful without all the added oil of traditional frying methods. Here’s how to make them:

Ingredients:

• 2-3 zucchinis, sliced into thin rounds
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
2. In a shallow bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Dip each zucchini round into the breadcrumb mixture, making sure to coat both sides.
4. Place the zucchini rounds in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch.
5. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chips are golden brown and crispy.

Tips:

• Use a variety of seasonings to customize the flavor to your liking.
• Serve with a side of ranch or tzatziki sauce for dipping.

Fish Tacos

Fish tacos are a healthy and delicious meal that’s perfect for family dinners. Air frying the fish ensures that it comes out crispy and flavorful without all the added oil of traditional frying methods. Here’s how to make them:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb white fish (such as tilapia or cod)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Corn tortillas
• Shredded cabbage
• Salsa
• Lime wedges

Instructions:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
2. Cut the fish into strips.
3. In a shallow bowl, mix together flour, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
5. In a third shallow bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
6. Dip each fish strip into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumbs.
7. Place the fish strips in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch.
8. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish is golden brown and cooked through.
9. Assemble the tacos with the fish strips, shredded cabbage, salsa, and lime wedges.

Tips:

• Use any white fish you prefer, such as tilapia, cod, or halibut.
• Add additional toppings like avocado, cilantro, or sour cream as desired.

Vegetable Kebabs

Vegetable kebabs are a healthy and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for family meals. Air frying them ensures that they come out crispy and delicious every time. Here’s how to make them:

Ingredients:

• 1 red pepper, chopped into bite-size pieces
• 1 green pepper, chopped into bite-size pieces
• 1 yellow squash, chopped into bite-size pieces
• 1 zucchini, chopped into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 red onion, chopped into bite-size pieces
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, toss vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Thread the vegetables onto skewers.
4. Place the skewers in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch.
5. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred.

Tips:

• Use any vegetables you prefer, such as mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, or eggplant.
• Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.

Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes

Who says you can’t make breakfast in an air fryer? From frittatas to breakfast burritos, there are plenty of healthy and delicious options for your morning meal. Here are some of our favorites:

Frittata

• Whisk together 8 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, salt, and pepper.
• Stir in chopped vegetables and shredded cheese.
• Pour the mixture into an air fryer-safe baking dish.
• Cook at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the frittata is set.

Breakfast Burrito

• Scramble eggs with chopped vegetables and cooked bacon or sausage.
• Place the mixture in a tortilla and roll up.
• Place the burrito in the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Tips:

• Experiment with different fillings for your frittatas and breakfast burritos.
• Use a silicone baking dish for the frittata to prevent sticking.

Air Fryer Dessert Recipes

Yes, you can even make dessert in an air fryer! From apple chips to cinnamon sugar donuts, there are plenty of healthy and delicious options for your sweet tooth. Here are some of our favorites:

Apple Chips

• Slice apples thinly and sprinkle with cinnamon.
• Place the apple slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch.
• Cook at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chips are crispy.

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

• Whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
• Stir in 1/2 cup milk and 1 egg.
• Pipe the batter into the air fryer basket in donut shapes.
• Cook at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown.

Tips:

• Use any fruit you prefer for the fruit chips, such as bananas or pears.
• Experiment with different toppings for the donuts, such as powdered sugar or chocolate glaze.