Looking to use your air fryer this holiday season? I'm sharing some delicious recipes for all of your parties and celebrations.
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Holidays are hard especially when you have to spend most of the day in the kitchen. Cooking with an air fryer is more efficient than standard cooking methods and it's easier cleanup. I'm adding these 2 recipes below to my holiday menu this year! Which will you try?
Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Sweet dates, smoky bacon and creamy cheese, all in one tasty bite! These Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Dates make a delicious finger food appetizer. Make ahead and freeze for a tapas night!
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Air Fryer Roast Beef
This air fryer roast beef recipe is tender, juicy, flavorful, and cooked to the perfect medium-rare. Learn how to pick the most delicious and buttery cut of beef you’ve ever had for roast dinner.
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Top Air Frying Tips
The air fryer can be used to cook so many different types of dishes, snacks, meats, desserts and more! These are my top tips for using your air fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer just like you would your oven. This ensures the air fryer is at the correct temperature when you start cooking the food.
- Give the food space. Don't overcrowd the food or it won't cook properly.
- Rotate the food in the air fryer at least once to help circulate the air and evenly cook the food.
- Avoid using excess oil or the food will become soggy. Lightly spray the food with cooking oil or using around just 1 tablespoon of oil.
FAQs
What temperature should I set my air fryer to?
Cooking temperature varies by recipe and by brand, but these are the temperatures I typically use:
Poultry: 360-375 degrees F
Seafood: 400 degrees F
Veggies: 400 degrees F
Wings/ Drumsticks: 375-400 degrees F
Meatballs: 375 degrees F
Can I put tin foil in my air fryer?
Yes! It is great on the bottom for easier cleanup. Just beware that the food may not cook evenly as it sometimes doesn't allow for even airflow.
How do I prevent food from sticking to my air fryer?
Grease up your basket! Wipe down or spray with oil to prevent sticking. You can also use tin foil.
Can you cook Christmas dinner in the air fryer?
Short answer, yes! Veggies come out great in the air fryer and it's a quicker way to cook them. You can also cook your main dish in the air fryer. Just make sure your air fryer size correlates with the pounds of your meat. Check out my air fryer rotisserie chicken recipe.
How do I clean my air fryer?
Air fryers are easy to clean! Smaller air fryers have detachable baskets that can easily be soaked and cleaned. Larger air fryer trays can be put directly in the dishwasher or be hand-washed.
Appetizers and Snacks
Air Fryer Candied Pecans
Using the air fryer, these candied pecans in less than 10 minutes. They are coated in brown sugar and cinnamon with just a hint of maple syrup.
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Air Fried Ravioli
This air fryer ravioli is a game changer. With just a few simple ingredients, air fried ravioli takes your culinary game to the next level.
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Air Fryer Sausage Balls
Air Fryer Sausage Balls Cheesy, Crispy, Savory Sausage balls are always a hit! Ground pork, lots of cheese and some baking mix are all you need.
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Honey Roasted Almonds Recipe
This delicious honey roasted almonds recipe in oven or Air fryer is an easy lovely homemade treat perfect for holidays or a sweet treat.
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Gluten Free Air Fryer Chex Mix
This gluten free air fryer chex mix recipe is a quick and easy way to have a savory snack in under 10 minutes. You will love it!
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Air Fryer Cranberry Brie Bites
Air Fryer Cranberry Brie Bites are easy to make and delicious. The crispy phyllo base, gooey brie and fruity cranberry sauce makes these cranberry brie bites a mouthwatering combination and a perfect appetizer or finger food.
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Easy Sage and Onion Stuffing balls
Need a stuffing recipe to serve along with your main course on the holiday table? Try these easy Sage and Onion stuffing balls!
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Air Fryer Bacon Scallops are very easy and turn out perfectly cooked every time! These work well as an appetizer or entree for any occasion. Sprinkled with Cajun seasoning and wrapped in bacon these are done in 20-minutes.
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Indonesian Mini Spring Rolls {Air Fryer Recipe}
These are the BEST Indonesian mini spring rolls you’ve ever eaten. With a crispy exterior and a juicy filling of minced meat, shrimps, and vegetables.
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Breakfast
Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Rolls are a quick and easy sweet treat to serve for breakfast or dessert. Ready in about 20 minutes, start to finish!
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Easy Air Fryer Candied Bacon
Just 2 ingredients needed to make Easy Air Fryer Candied Bacon! This sweet and salty treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, snack or even on a charcuterie board.
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Air Fryer Breakfast Casserole
Air Fryer Breakfast Casserole is healthy and nutritious packed with eggs, veggies and cheese for a fluffy and flavorful breakfast frittata.
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Perfect Soft-Boiled Scotch Eggs (Air Fryer Recipe)
Crisp, savory Scotch Eggs - perfect for brunching, munching, and picnicking! Now you can make them at home in your Air-fryer, with no mess and no fuss - just delicious, protein-rich perfection!
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Air Fryer Biscuits (Canned)
Made with canned refrigerated biscuit dough, these Air Fryer Biscuits are so easy to make and come out perfectly golden every single time.
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Air-Fried Hot Chicken and Waffles
Enjoy Nashville-Style Hot Chicken and Waffles from the comfort of your own home! The spicy chicken thighs are made hot and crispy in the air fryer, then served over homemade buttermilk waffles and drizzled with maple butter sauce. You'll be sorry you didn't try air fryer fried chicken sooner!
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Main Meals
Rack of Lamb with Red Bell Pepper Butter Sauce
Rack of lamb with red bell pepper butter sauce is one of the tastiest ways to prepare lamb. You can even roast the lamb in an air fryer!
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Air Fryer Ham with Mango Glaze
This air fryer glazed ham recipe is a quick and easy way to make ham! Learn how to make air fryer ham along with mango glaze. Perfect for Easter, Christmas, or easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
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Best Air Fryer Turkey Breast Recipe
Grace your holiday table with the Best Air Fryer Turkey Breast Recipe out there! It’s quick, easy, and comes out juicy and tender every time.
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Easy Air Fryer Cornish Hens With The Best Mushroom Bacon Gravy
Delicious juicy Cornish hen in your air fryer with the best mushroom bacon gravy. The best air fryer recipe for crispy skin and fantastic flavor!
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Air Fryer Whole Chicken
This Golden Crispy Air Fryer Whole Chicken really is a breeze to prepare with less than 5 minutes of prep and 4 ingredients.
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Air Fryer Ham Casserole
Air Fryer Ham Casserole Recipe is made with just 5 ingredients, including leftover holiday ham, and cooks in the air fryer in 10 minutes.
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Air Fryer Scallops
Scallops cooked in the air fryer come out perfectly in just minutes. This quick and simple recipe is the only one you’ll need!
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Easy Air Fryer Lobster Tails
These EASY, FAST, DELICIOUS Air Fryer Lobster Tails take just 5-7 minutes to cook, and just a few minutes of prep work!
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Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp
Air fryer frozen shrimp is ready in just 10 minutes and makes perfectly plump and tender shrimp everytime! So easy to make and packed with flavor!
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Air Fryer Ham with Cranberry Glaze
Our holiday Air Fryer Ham with Cranberry Glaze - Just 5 simple ingredients, tender with a irresistible golden sweet cranberry crust.
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Garlic Air Fryer Pork Loin
Air Fryer Pork Loin turns out tender and juicy on the inside, and nice and browned on the outside! Plus, it only takes about 20 minutes.
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Side Dishes
Crispy Air Fryer Keto Radishes
Crispy air fryer keto radishes are the low-carb answer to those that love roasted potatoes. These seasoned radishes are an easy recipe u0026 done in 15 minutes.
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Easy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Recipe
These Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are perfectly crispy on the outside, tender, soft on the inside, and so easy to make! Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, learn how to cook Brussels Sprouts in the air fryer and enjoy this delicious side dish.
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Roasted Garlic Air Fryer Carrots
These Air Fryer Carrots are perfectly seasoned with chopped garlic and rosemary and roasted for the perfect side dish. They are golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes with Sage Brown Butter
Air fryer sweet potatoes are so easy to make! And they’re even more delicious paired with a brown butter sage sauce. These potatoes are perfectly seasoned and so decadent. And surprisingly easy to make!
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Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli (Frozen or Fresh)
Air fryer roasted broccoli with garlic is a perfect vegan and gluten-free side dish for Asian meals. Fresh or frozen broccoli can be roasted in the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Crusty bread infused with butter, garlic and herbs plus that perfect cheese pull that you get in every crispy bite is easy to achieve with your air fryer. Try this Air Fryer Garlic Bread recipe.
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Air Fryer Acorn Squash with Maple Syrup u0026 Hazelnuts
Super simple air fryer roasted acorn squash, made with maple syrup, ghee, and chopped hazelnuts. It’s a great Paleo side dish for holidays!
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Air Fryer Portobello Mushrooms
Flavorsome u0026 juicy, these air fryer portobello mushrooms makes a great easy side dish! This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, easy to make u0026 ready in 15 mins.
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Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Air Fryer Butternut Squash is a simple and easy Fall side dish. It pairs well with so many main dishes and is done in just 30 minutes!
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Desserts and Sweets
Air Fryer Beignets
Air Fryer Beignets are puffy, fluffy, and dusted with lots of powdered sugar for a sweet treat! Very easy to make in the air fryer.
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Blueberry Mini Pies in the Air Fryer
These delicious blueberry mini pies are the perfect air fryer fried pies. This blueberry hand pies recipe combines homemade blueberry filling for pies with store bought dough delicious fried blueberry pies.
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Easy Apple Crumble
This Easy Apple Crumble Recipe has all the flavors of fall in one cozy dish. Its sweet, crumbly topping and delicious filling will delight anyone who tries it.
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Air Fryer Cheesecake
Have you ever wanted to make cheesecake, but didn’t want to put in the effort? Well, now you can! With an air fryer. Air fryer cheesecake only takes minutes to make and is positively delicious.
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Air Fryer Apple Crisp
Celebrate fall flavors with this easy Air Fryer Apple Crisp. Bake this dessert right in your air fryer basket. This recipe has vegan and gluten-free options.
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Apple Pie Puff Pastry in Air Fryer
Apple Pie Puff Pastry makes impressive dessert to dazzle your fancy dinner party for holidays. Homemade apple pie filling with cinnamon and brown sugar. This is best fall dessert.
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I hope this list gave you some ideas for your holiday planning. I'd love to hear from you, let me know your favorite air fryer recipes below! If you tried any of these holiday air fryer recipes leave a comment below!
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