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Published: Oct 31, 2021 by Tanya · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

The Best Air Fryer Thanksgiving Recipes

These air fryer Thanksgiving recipes will make cooking on the big day so easy! Find a wide range of appetizers, mains, sides, and desserts that are simple to cook and are true crowd-pleasers. Take the stress out of the day and serve up some extra tasty food to friends and family.

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Whether you are planning a large Thanksgiving feast or enjoying a smaller celebration with close family this year, I've got you covered with these hassle-free air fryer Thanksgiving recipes.

No matter the number of people you are catering to, it's always a juggle to cook everything in the oven, and that's where our favorite kitchen appliance comes in! The air fryer helps you to free up your oven for the rest of the meal so that everything is cooked and ready to be served at the same time.

Start the day off with some delicious and easy-to-make appetizers and let your air fryer do all the hard work with your main course. While your roasted turkey is resting, you can quickly cook up a side dish, and don't forget the yummy desserts!

With your air fryer, planning and cooking a Thanksgiving menu has never been easier!

The Best Air Fryer Thanksgiving Recipes

Air Fryer Thanksgiving Appetizers

Keep hungry mouths happy before the main event with these easy air fryer appetizers.

Air Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls

These Air Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls are perfect for any day of the week. Air fry them for a healthier version of your favorite appetizer.

Air Fryer Roasted Shishito Peppers

These air fryer shishito peppers are such a quick and easy appetizer to make, and they are always a crowd pleaser. Just a couple of ingredients and they are ready to serve in 10 minutes.

How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Fresh or Frozen)

If you’re looking for all the tips and tricks to perfect Air Fryer Chicken Wings, I’ve got you covered. Here’s how to make perfectly crispy chicken wings in your Air Fryer from fresh or frozen, sauced or dry-rubbed.

Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

This Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken is covered in a sweet and spicy rub for a quick and easy appetizer. With only 5 ingredients, this recipe is easy, delicious, and a perfect delicious appetizer.

Air Fryer Thanksgiving Entrees

Cooking the perfect roasted turkey or chicken has never been easier! These easy to make mains will be the star of the show!

Roasted Air Fryer Turkey Breast (Bone-In or Boneless)

This Air Fryer Roasted Turkey Breast is juicy and moist and so easy to make. Use bone-in or boneless turkey breast to make this beautiful golden roasted turkey in less than an hour. 

Seasoned Air Fryer Turkey Wings

Whether you serve them as part of your Thanksgiving dinner, or as part of a weeknight main meal, these seasoned turkey wings are effortless to make in the air fryer. Ready to enjoy in thirty minutes using just a few basic ingredients.

Air Fryer Roasted Turkey Legs

These Air Fryer Turkey Legs are roasted in the Air Fryer and are nice and crisp on the outside while perfectly juicy on the inside. Take a trip to your favorite fair with this easy recipe. 

Thanksgiving Chicken

If turkey isn’t your thing, you have to try this whole roasted chicken this Thanksgiving. Simple and easy to prep, it’s perfectly seasoned, juicy and flavorful. Oven roast or air fry for a show stopping centerpiece during the holidays.

Air Fryer Thanksgiving Sides

Don't let your side dishes be an afterthought with these delicious air fryer recipes!

Soft Air Fryer Dinner Rolls

You'll impress everyone with these soft and fluffy homemade rolls made right in the air fryer. This small batch of rolls is perfect for smaller gatherings.

Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

These Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are perfectly cooked in your Air Fryer. Toss them in a Korean Gochujang sauce for the perfect vegetable side dish.

Creamy Air Fryer Mac and Cheese

This Creamy Air Fryer Mac and Cheese is made in your Air Fryer and you do not have to boil the noodles first. It’s a delicious side dish that can be made in your Air Fryer in about 20 minutes. 

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey Butter

These Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Top them with a delicious hot honey butter for the perfect side dish.

Air Fryer Carrots (Sweet or Savory)

These Air Fryer Carrots are perfectly roasted in your Air Fryer. Make them sweet or savory, whichever you prefer, in less time than it takes to roast them in the oven.

Easy Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

These Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They are the perfect side dish to prepare in your Air Fryer that will be ready in less than an hour.

Air Fryer Thanksgiving Desserts

These tasty air fryer desserts are the perfect way to finish the day!

Air Fryer S'mores

When it comes to S’mores, you don’t need a campfire when you have an Air Fryer. Here’s how to make Indoor S’mores in an Air Fryer.

Easy Air Fryer Brownies

These Air Fryer Brownies are perfect for when you want a small batch of delicious brownies and don’t want to turn on the oven. They are made from scratch and are the perfect mix between fudgy and cakey brownies.

These easy air fryer recipes will make your Thanksgiving extra special and a lot less stressful! Let me know what your favorite recipe is!

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  1. Jeanine OBryan says

    November 12, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    Bought an Air Fryer recently. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes.

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