43 Air Fryer Thanksgiving Recipes For Main Dishes, Sides, Desserts, And Everything In Between
Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner, just cooking for a small group, or bringing a dish to a Friendsgiving potluck, you could probably use some inspiration. These easy air fryer recipes are fast, delicious, quick to clean up — and perfect for Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season. Give them a try for your turkey day festivities.
1.Air Fryer Turkey Breast
You don't have to take up the whole oven for an entire afternoon to make the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table. This air fryer recipe calls for either bone-in or boneless turkey bread.
Recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Breast
2.Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
They're cheesy, they're perfectly charred, and they might just be your new favorite side dish. Make 'em on turkey day...or any day.
3.Air Fryer Turkey Wings
There are no rules on Thanksgiving, so get creative. Instead of roasting a whole bird, make these easy and shareable turkey wings.
Recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Wings
4.Air Fryer Mac 'n' Cheese
To make this next-level mac 'n' cheese recipe, you don't even have to boil water for the noodles.
Recipe: Air Fryer Mac 'n' Cheese
5.Garlic Herb Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Tossed in sea salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder and then air fried until crispy, there's no better way to serve butternut squash.
6.Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Bacon makes everything better...especially veggies. In the air fryer, it gets super crispy (and best of all, there's zero grease splatter).
7.Air Fryer Delicata Squash
Sliced delicata squash gets so crunchy in the air fryer, you can pretty much call it veggie fries.
Recipe: Air Fryer Delicata Squash
8.Air Fryer Goat Cheese Bites With Spicy Honey
You can never have too many cheesy party apps, can you?
9.Sweet and Savory Air Fryer Acorn Squash
Get creative with your toppings: add some fresh herbs and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, or satisfy your sweet tooth with a but of cinnamon sugar or hot honey.
10.Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds
Put out a big bowl of these air fried pumpkin seeds to keep your guests munching until dinner is served.
Recipe: Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds
11.Air Fryer Broccoli Cheese Bites
Broccoli tastes better when it's combined with cheese and air fried until crunchy on the outside and melty on the inside.
Recipe: Air Fryer Broccoli Cheese Bites
12.Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole
The only busy work required is boiling the sweet potatoes and mashing them up. Then, just combine the ingredients in a baking dish and pop it into the air fryer.
Recipe: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole
13.Rotisserie-Style Cornish Hen
Who says you have to eat turkey on Thanksgiving. Cornish hen is a close cousin, and roasting it in the air fryer makes it taste restaurant-quality.
Recipe: Rotisserie-Style Cornish Hen
14.Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato
If you're looking to save some time, air fried sweet potato comes together way quicker than oven-roasted.
Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato
15.Crispy Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
Top these crispy potatoes with some fresh herbs, bacon bits, sour cream, or a sprinkle of cheese. The choice is yours.
16.Sweet or Savory Air Fryer Carrots
Honey glazed or tossed with Parmesan and savory herbs, these tender and slightly crispy carrots are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
17.Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes
These air fried potatoes and crunchy on the outside but fluffy and light on inside.
Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes
18.Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Baking potatoes in the air fryer not only cuts your cooking time in half, but it also creates that oh-so-tasty crispy skin.
Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
19.Air Fryer Baked Brie with Cranberry Filling
IMHO, every holiday is just an excuse to eat excessive amounts of melty cheese.
20.Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans
Trimmed green beans, olive oil, salt, and pepper is seriously all you need for this easy yet satisfying side dish.
Recipe: Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans
21.Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower
Melt-in-your-mouth cauliflower, right this way. Spice things up and serve these crunchy florets with a drizzle of tahini, a sprinkle of paprika, or a handful of pine nuts and pomegranate seeds.
Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower
22.Air Fryer Baked Potato Skins
You can never have too many potato dishes at your holiday gathering. This cheesy finger food is a great way to keep your guests satisfied until dinner time.
Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Potato Skins
23.Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Button mushrooms are stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, bacon bits, cheddar, Parmesan, and spices. The result: ooey, gooey stuffed mushrooms you won't be able to get enough of.
Recipe: Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
24.Air Fryer Mac 'n' Cheese Balls
It's everyone's favorite thanksgiving side dish in snackable, party app form.
Recipe: Air Fryer Mac 'n' Cheese Balls
25.Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato
Top these baked sweet potatoes with anything from butter and sea salt to marshmallows and cinnamon. Easiest side dish ever.
Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato
26.Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
This Thanksgiving, do you. If you want to serve crispy chicken thighs, no one can stop you. This air fryer version is so crunchy it tastes fried.
Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
27.Air Fryer Turkey and Stuffing Egg Rolls
You're probably already making stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner, so use some of the extras for this comforting finger food.
28.Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Another creative play on Thanksgiving turkey, why not serve ground turkey meatballs this year? They're easy, they're delicious, and your guests will love them.
Recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
29.Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
Whether you're looking for a festive breakfast or dessert, this one fits the bill.
Recipe: Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
30.Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies
Forget the forks and knives. It doesn't get much better than pie that you can eat with your fingers.
Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies
31.Easy Air Fryer Cinnamon Maple Baked Apples
PSA: You're going to want to serve these à la mode... preferably with salted caramel ice cream for good measure.
32.Air Fryer Mini Apple Crisps
These individual apple crumbles are cooked in ramekins right in your air fryer. Load them up with whipped cream and serve.
Recipe: Air Fryer Mini Apple Crisps
33.Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie
The best thing about these mini pumpkin pies is that you don't have to share.
Recipe: Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie
34.Air Fryer Apple Pie Wontons
Wonton wrappers are stuffed with cinnamon apple filling, tossed into the air fryer, and drizzled with caramel for a creative yet simple holiday treat.
Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Pie Wontons
35.Air Fryer Apple Pie Stuffed Biscuits
Start with refrigerated biscuit dough and canned apple filling and you've got the easiest holiday dessert ever.
36.Air Fryer Pecan Hand Pies
Start with store-bought pie crust to make this shortcut sweet.
Recipe: Air Fryer Pecan Hand Pies
37.Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie Twists
Five ingredients are all you need: Pillsbury crescent rolls, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, butter, and your favorite store bought icing.
Recipe: Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie Twists
38.Air Fryer Pumpkin Bombs
Imagine sinking your teeth into this crispy, sugar-dusted dough stuffed with warm and gooey pumpkin filling.
Recipe: Air Fryer Pumpkin Bombs
39.Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
Canned cinnamon rolls are the star of the show in this fast and decadent holiday treat.
40.Easy Air Fryer Donuts
It isn't a fall festivity without some cinnamon sugar donuts. This version is air fried from start to finish with no deep frying required.
Recipe: Easy Air Fryer Donuts
41.Air Fryer Cinnamon Twists
Grab a can of Pilsbury cinnamon rolls and turn them into something a bit more creative.
Recipe: Air Fryer Cinnamon Twists
42.Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes
Making Thanksgiving dinner is all about saving time and effort wherever you can, which means you'll appreciate this dessert recipe begins with refrigerated biscuits.
43.Air Fryer Apple Fritters
Make the most of your apple picking bounty and turn that seasonal produce into these indulgent fritters that basically melt in your mouth.
Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Fritters