These Healthy Dinner Recipes Are Quick and Easy — and All Made in the Air Fryer

This recipe for buffalo wings replaces chicken with cauliflower for less fat and fewer calories. If you want to make it entirely plant-based, simply swap in vegan butter.

Get the recipe: buffalo cauliflower

If you've never quite been able to master perfectly cooked salmon, the air fryer is your secret weapon. The fish comes out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside every single time.

Get the recipe: salmon and asparagus

The recipe suggests filling these rolled tortillas with a slow-cooker salsa chicken, but you could try any protein you like (ground turkey, maybe?). Top it all off with some fresh salsa and avocado or Greek yogurt.

Get the recipe: chicken taquitos

If you're always catering to dietary restrictions, you'll love that these coconut-crusted salmon cakes are Paleo, Whole30, gluten-free, and low-carb. Serve them with wilted spinach, brown rice, or fried plantains.

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If you're on the hunt for a tasty vegan dinner, look no further. Seasoned cauliflower and chickpeas are cooked in the air fryer and then served in taco shells with avocado, cabbage, and dairy-free yogurt.

Get the recipe: cauliflower chickpea tacos

Chicken wings are a game-day staple that can easily be served for dinner with roasted veggies or a big, green salad. They're healthier when made in the air fryer, but just as crispy and spicy.

Get the recipe: buffalo chicken wings

If you have kids to feed, reach for these air-fried tots, made with sweet potatoes, breadcrumbs, and your choice of seasoning. (Don't forget a dip!)

Get the recipe: sweet potato tots

Tofu can be tough (literally) if you don't cook it properly. You'll need to press out some of the extra moisture before putting it in the air fryer, but the end result is chewy cubes of tofu with just the right amount of crunch.

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Fried fish typically means lots of breading and even more oil, but not this air-fried cod. Dish it up with air-fried potatoes and some lemon dill Greek yogurt dip.

Get the recipe: crispy fish

Some nights, all you really want is a recipe to satisfy your craving for juicy chicken tenders. These tenders can be made during weekend meal prep, then simply tossed back in the air fryer for a few minutes to crisp back up before serving.

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These crispy zucchini fries would pair perfectly with chicken or fish if you don't eat them all while you're waiting for the rest of your meal to finish cooking.

Get the recipe: zucchini fries

This mix of sweet potato and cauliflower is similar in texture and flavor to a fritter, without the need for deep frying. Plus, these tasty patties are made with only whole foods and are Paleo and vegan.

Get the recipe: sweet potato cauliflower patties

Vegetarian or not, your taste buds will be beyond pleased with this meatless stir-fry. With a variety of veggies like eggplant, peppers, and mushrooms, this dish is delicious on its own or served over rice.

Get the recipe: vegetable stir-fry

Most air-fryer chicken recipes call for at least a small amount of flour for breading, but this one keeps things simple, using everything bagel seasoning instead.

Get the recipe: everything bagel chicken roll-ups

Okra might not sound like a full meal, but hear us out. Imagine this crispy fried okra atop a big, fresh salad — adding a delectable crunch to an otherwise standard meal.

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