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10 Easy Air Fryer Meals for Busy Weeknights

10 Easy Air Fryer Meals for Busy Weeknights

🕒 Introduction

When you’re rushing after a long day, the air fryer becomes your best friend — crispy, healthy meals in minutes! Whether you’re feeding the family or just cooking for two, these 10 quick air fryer dinners will help you get dinner on the table faster without sacrificing flavor.

Each recipe uses simple ingredients, minimal oil, and is ready in under 30 minutes.
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1️⃣ Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 12 min | Serves: 4 | Mode: Air Fry | Temp: 190 °C / 375 °F

Ingredients

🍗 500 g chicken breast strips
🥚 2 eggs, beaten
🧀 40 g grated Parmesan
🍞 80 g whole-wheat breadcrumbs
🌿 1 tsp garlic powder
🧂 Salt & pepper
🥄 1 tbsp olive oil spray

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt & pepper.

  2. Dip each chicken strip into egg then breadcrumb mixture.

  3. Lightly spray with olive oil.

  4. Place in air fryer basket (single layer).

  5. Cook 12 min, turn once halfway — golden and crispy!

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2️⃣ Honey Soy Salmon Fillets

Prep: 5 min | Cook: 10 min | Serves: 2 | Mode: Air Fry | Temp: 200 °C / 392 °F

Ingredients

🐟 2 salmon fillets
🍯 1 tbsp honey
🌿 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🥄 1 tsp olive oil
🍋 Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Whisk honey, soy, garlic, and olive oil.

  2. Brush over salmon fillets and marinate 5 min.

  3. Place fillets skin-side down in basket.

  4. Cook 10 min — flakes easily with a fork.

  5. Serve with lemon and steamed greens.

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3️⃣ Veggie-Packed Chicken Fajitas

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 12 min | Serves: 4 | Mode: Air Fry | Temp: 195 °C / 383 °F

Ingredients

🍗 400 g chicken breast strips
🌶️ 1 red & 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
🧅 1 onion, sliced
🌽 1 tsp smoked paprika
🌿 ½ tsp cumin
🥄 1 tbsp olive oil
🍋 Juice of ½ lime

Instructions

  1. Toss chicken and veggies with oil and spices.

  2. Add lime juice and mix well.

  3. Load basket and air fry 12 min, shake once.

  4. Serve in tortillas with avocado & yogurt sauce.

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4️⃣ Garlic Butter Shrimp and Zucchini

Prep: 5 min | Cook: 8 min | Serves: 2 | Mode: Air Fry | Temp: 200 °C / 392 °F

Ingredients

🍤 250 g shrimp, peeled
🥒 1 zucchini, sliced
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧈 1 tbsp butter, melted
🌶️ Pinch of chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Combine shrimp, zucchini, garlic, butter & chili flakes.

  2. Arrange evenly in basket.

  3. Air fry 8 min until shrimp turn pink.

  4. Serve with rice or pasta.

5️⃣ Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 18 min | Serves: 4 | Mode: Air Fry | Temp: 185 °C / 365 °F

Ingredients

🌶️ 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
🍚 200 g cooked brown rice
🥩 200 g ground beef (or lentils for vegan)
🍅 100 g tomato sauce
🧅 1 small onion, chopped
🧀 40 g grated cheese

Instructions

  1. Mix rice, beef, onion & tomato sauce.

  2. Fill each pepper half with mixture.

  3. Sprinkle cheese on top.

  4. Air fry 18 min until peppers soft & golden.

6️⃣ Mediterranean Chickpea Bowls

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 12 min | Serves: 4 | Mode: Air Fry | Temp: 190 °C / 375 °F

Ingredients

🥫 1 can (400 g) chickpeas, drained
🥒 ½ cucumber + 🍅 10 cherry tomatoes
🧅 ¼ red onion, sliced
🧄 ½ tsp garlic powder
🥄 1 tbsp olive oil
🧀 Feta crumbles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chickpeas dry and mix with oil and spices.

  2. Air fry 12 min until crunchy.

  3. Combine with fresh veggies and feta for a warm salad.

7️⃣ Air Fryer Beef and Broccoli

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 10 min | Serves: 3 | Mode: Air Fry | Temp: 200 °C / 392 °F

Ingredients

🥩 250 g beef slices
🥦 150 g broccoli florets
🌿 1 tbsp soy sauce
🧄 1 clove garlic
🍯 1 tsp honey
🥄 1 tsp oil

Instructions

  1. Marinate beef with soy, honey & garlic for 10 min.

  2. Mix in broccoli and oil.

  3. Air fry 10 min — shake once.

  4. Serve over rice or noodles.

8️⃣ BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizzas

Prep: 5 min | Cook: 7 min | Serves: 2 | Mode: Air Fry | Temp: 190 °C / 375 °F

Ingredients

🍗 100 g cooked chicken chunks
🍕 2 flatbreads or whole-wheat pitas
🍅 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
🧀 60 g mozzarella
🧅 Red onion rings

Instructions

  1. Spread BBQ sauce on flatbreads.

  2. Add chicken, cheese, and onion.

  3. Air fry 7 min until cheese melts and edges crisp.

9️⃣ Teriyaki Tofu and Veggies

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 12 min | Serves: 3 | Mode: Air Fry | Temp: 195 °C / 383 °F

Ingredients

🧈 300 g firm tofu, cubed
🥕 1 carrot, sliced
🌽 ½ cup snap peas
🌿 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce
🥄 1 tsp oil

Instructions

  1. Pat tofu dry and toss with teriyaki sauce and oil.

  2. Add veggies and mix.

  3. Air fry 12 min, shake halfway.

  4. Serve with rice and sesame seeds.

🔟 Air Fryer Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 25 min | Serves: 4 | Mode: Bake | Temp: 190 °C / 375 °F

Ingredients

🍠 4 small sweet potatoes
🥩 100 g black beans (or ground turkey)
🥑 1 avocado, diced
🍅 80 g tomato salsa
🧀 40 g cheddar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pierce sweet potatoes and bake 25 min until soft.

  2. Halve and scoop a little flesh.

  3. Mix with beans or turkey and salsa.

  4. Fill potato halves, top with cheese, air fry 5 min more.

🧠 Pro Tips for Faster Weeknight Cooking

✅ Pre-marinate proteins on Sunday.
✅ Use parchment liners to cut cleanup time.
✅ Double recipes for meal prep lunches.
✅ Rotate baskets halfway through for even crisping.

💬 Conclusion

Busy evenings don’t have to mean take-out! With your air fryer and these quick recipe ideas, you can prepare nourishing, delicious meals in minutes.

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