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Back to school is always a little bit of a struggle if you’ve been taking things easy over the summer. If that’s the case, you’re in luck! We’ve got you covered with our favorite air fryer back to school dinner ideas.

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It’s always hard to get back into the swing of things after a long and relaxing summer.

I don’t know about you, but it takes us a good week or two before we really get things together and back to a routine.

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One of the hardest things to get on track is always my dinner menu. I need things to be quick and easy, and using the air fryer has been a complete game changer.

If you have been wondering what are some easy, fast meals, check out this great list of air fryer back to school dinner ideas.

Back To School Dinner Ideas With the Air Fryer

Golden crispy chicken breasts on a white plate in front of pickles and a red bag of chicken
4.76 from 81 votes

Aldi Red Bag Chicken In Air Fryer

When you make Aldi Red Bag Chicken in an Air Fryer, it comes out so crispy! It's so good, it even has it's own Facebook page and merchandise!
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Sliced and stacked grilled tomato and cheese sandwich made in the air fryer and served on a white plate.
4.50 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Grilled Tomato and Cheese

Air Fryer Grilled Tomato and Cheese is a delicious sandwich when you want something more than your classic grilled cheese. Delicious, easy, and ready in less than 10 minutes!
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Golden crispy coated chicken sliced and filled with ham and cheese on a white plate
4.80 from 5 votes

Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is a decadent juicy chicken dish with a taste of savory ham and creamy cheese in every bite.
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Cheese stuffed meatballs served over pasta on a white plate
4.67 from 3 votes

Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are juicy meatballs with a gooey cheese center, perfect as a meal, appetizer, or snack!
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Golden crescent rolls wrapped around taco meat and seasonings.
4.67 from 3 votes

Air Fryer Taco Ring

Air Fryer Taco Ring is made with seasoned meat, cheese, and crescent rolls. This dish is a fun substitute for taco night that everyone will love!
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Those are a few of our favorite quick and easy dinner ideas that the whole family enjoys.

If you need some easy sides, here are a few of our favorites to go with the back to school dinners above.

Golden bread knots with garlic and parmesan cheese stacked on a white plate with a small bowl of red sauce.
5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Garlic Knots

These Air Fryer Garlic Knots are so soft and fluffy, and full of buttery garlic flavor. Done in 15 minutes, making them a perfect appetizer!
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overhead photo of air fryer sweet potato chips in a white bowl.
5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips are a delicious and healthy snack that everyone loves! The best part about making these delicious sweet potato chips in the air fryer is that you can flavor them up any way you like.
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Overhead photo of sweet potato wedges made in the air fryer and served with a side of ketchup.
4.50 from 24 votes

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges is the perfect side! They have a crispy exterior and come out beautifully golden brown every time.
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And of course, you can never forget about desserts! Here is one of our new favorites.

Cream Cheese Cherry pie made in the air fryer and on a white marble tabletop.
5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Cream Cheese Cherry Pies

Air Fryer Cream Cheese Cherry Pies is a dessert with a golden-brown crust and creamy sweet filling that has so much depth of flavor. It is a family favorite dessert in our household that everyone devours. 
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We hope you enjoyed this quick and easy list of our favorite back to school recipes.

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