42 Main Dish Recipes to Make in Your Air Fryer

If you are like most families, dinner time often sneaks up on you. Whether its because you homeschool, you work outside the home or you are busy running kids to different evening activities, life can get busy and dinner gets pushed to the wayside.

Several years ago, my husband and I decided that we would always eat dinner together as a family. Now his job doesn’t always allow that to happen, but more often than not we sit down for dinner together as a family. It isn’t always easy either, but we felt it was so important to have that nightly connection with our kids and each other.

And even though we love sitting together for dinner, my kids don’t always want to eat the same thing, especially my picky eaters. However, I don’t have time to make two or even three different meals, so I had to figure out a way to make meals easier and more efficient.

My go-to options are the instant pot and air fryer. If you’re tight on time or want a crispy meal with a healthier option, you definitely need to check out the Air Fryer! Not only is it a time saver, but it is also a healthier way to enjoy crispy “fried” foods without all the extra grease and fat.

How to Turn the Instant Pot into an Air Fryer

Dinner will never be late again with these Air Fryer Main Dish recipes!

Air Fryer Spicy Chicken Empanadas | Awe Filled Homemaker

Air Fryer Steak Fajitas | Awe Filled Homemaker

(Not Fried) Fried Chicken Recipe | Spaceships and Laser Beams

Chicken Parmesan in the Air Fryer | Skinny Taste

Rotisserie Style Whole Chicken in the Air Fryer | This Old Gal

Whole30 Lemon Pepper Chicken in the Air Fryer | Recipe This

Air Fryer Thai Chicken Pita Pizza | Awe Filled Homemaker

Air Fryer Turkey Breast (Great for Thanksgiving) | Recipe Diaries

Sizzling Air Fryer Turkey Fajitas Platter | Recipe This

Air Fried Meatloaf | Toast to Roast

Pork Tenderloin with Bell Pepper | The Philips Chef

Air Fryer Chinese Salt and Pepper Pork Chops | This Old Gal

Air Fried Turkey Breast with Cherry Glaze | Blue Jean Chef

Rosemary Turkey Breast with Maple Mustard Glaze in the Air Fryer | Awe Filled Homemaker

Easy, Air Fryer Italian Herb Pork Loin | Stay Snatched

Thai Fish Cakes with Mango Salsa | The Philips Chef

Air Fryer Egg & Corn Salad | Awe Filled Homemaker

Gluten-Free Greek “Grilled” Chicken Salad with Your Air Fryer | Homeschool in Florida

Air Fryer 6 Minute Pita Bread Cheese Pizza | This Old Gal

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Breast | Little Sunny Kitchen

Air Fryer Pork Chops | Jennifer Banz

Air Fryer Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze | Simply Made Recipes

Air Fried Pork Chops | Awe Filled Homemaker

Air Fryer Meatballs | Greedy Gourmet

Air Fryer Pork Taquitos Recipe | Plum Crazy

Air Fryer Fried Chicken Wings | Stay Snatched

Air Fryer Whole Chicken | Little Sunny Kitchen

Air Fryer Chicken Wings | Awe Filled Homemaker

Air Fried Salmon | Greedy Gourmet

The Best Air Fryer Steak | Berry & Maple

Fish Cakes Recipe Air Fryer Method | Homemade and Yummy

Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket | Awe Filled Homemaker

Lemon Pepper Chicken | That Girl Cooks Healthy

Air Fryer Chicken Wings | Greedy Gourmet

Air Fryer Chicken Fajita Rollups | Awe Filled Homemaker

Air Fryer Steak | That Girl Cooks Healthy

Smoky Air Fryer Ribs {Low Carb, Gluten Free} | Recipes from a Pantry

Air Fryer Zucchini Burgers | Recipe This

Air Fryer Fried Catfish | Awe Filled Homemaker

Tasty Air Fryer Hamburgers | That Girl Cooks Healthy

Parmesan Breaded Air Fryer Chicken Tenders | Recipes from a Pantry

Air Fryer Jerk Chicken with Pumpkin Couscous | Recipe This

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Annette Breedlove

Annette has been married to her husband and best friend since 2003. Together they are raising their six children to follow the Lord’s will, no matter what. Annette longs for the day when she will meet her angel babies who have entered heaven before her. She enjoys creating UNIT STUDIES and FREE PRINTABLES for homeschool families. You can follow her crazy life at In All You Do where she blogs about homeschooling, homemaking and marriage while trying to maintain her sanity. She is also the owner of Thrifty Homeschoolers where she shares her tips on homeschooling without breaking the bank.