Best Air Fryer Thanksgiving Recipes

We’ve put together the most comprehensive list of over 35 of the Best Air Fryer Thanksgiving Recipes on the internet. Not only that, but these aren’t just ANY recipes. These recipes are all tried, true, and highly tested recipes that you can count on wowing your friends and family this Thanksgiving holiday season.

Here at Air Frying Foodie, we’ve put together all of our favorite air fryer recipes for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season. You’ll love this Air Fryer Thanksgiving Menu plan and can use it over and over for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, and even work parties.

The best part is that we’ve given you the menu, the hard part is choosing which dishes you want to make!

Every Thanksgiving dinner includes entrees, side dishes, desserts, and more. We’re even breaking these down into easy-to-find categories so you can jump to the recipes you’re looking forward to making the most.

Otherwise, you can just read this entire post because we will have every single dish covered for you this holiday season. Not only that but you might even find an extra recipe or two that you now want to make!

Thanksgiving Recipes in the Air Fryer

You can make your Thanksgiving meal in the Air Fryer in less time than the conventional methods. Not only that, but the air fryer is the perfect option and my favorite kitchen appliance when I need to make something in a fraction of the time without sacrificing tastes and flavors.

Your Thanksgiving Turkey doesn’t have to be smoked, grilled, or fried for an amazing dish. You can add your turkey to the air fryer, or if using a smaller air fryer, add turkey breasts to the air fryer basket.

There are several different brands of air fryers and you can pick and choose from many of these recipes to fit the brand you own.

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Check out all of these delicious recipes you can make this Thanksgiving holiday.

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Main Dishes

This Air Fryer Turkey Breast recipe is a delicious main dish when you don’t need to make a whole turkey for a large gathering. This seasoned turkey breast is the best turkey recipe you’ll make in the air fryer when you don’t need the whole bird.

Pork Chops are another great option as a main dish when you’re looking for something a little different than turkey. It’s a great alternative to turkey or ham and is always a winner at our house.

Air Fryer Ham is one of those recipes that is synonymous with the holidays. You can make this dish quickly and easily with the air fryer.

Whole Chicken is perfect in the air fryer. The juicy chicken and crispy skin are second to none when it comes to making this dish in the air fryer.

Game Hens are perfect for using as a substitute when you want to serve a bird but don’t have a turkey available.

Pork Tenderloin is a classic recipe that is usually served alongside other main courses such as turkey.

Filet Mingon is an expensive cut of meat and one that you can be served in place of turkey during a Friendsgiving or small get-together for the holidays.

Duck – roasted duck doesn’t have to be served from the grill or the oven and is the perfect dish for a unique holiday recipe.

Lamb – Air Fryer Lamb Chops are made with Rosemary, Thyme, and Garlic for that perfect blend of seasonings that makes this dish a great addition to your Thanksgiving menu.

Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Rolls – These delicious rolls are so good they will melt in your mouth and they take HALF the time it would take in a conventional oven.

Sweet Potatoes – A quick and easy side dish that’s always made perfectly in the air fryer.

Air Fryer Stuffing is unbelievably delicious and made in just a fraction of the time it would take to make on the stovetop or in the conventional oven.

Green Brean Casserole – This classic dish is made with easy and the cook time is shortened thanks to the air fryer.

Cornbread – you’ll love how easy it is to make this classic cornbread in the air fryer.

Loaded Potatoes – baking potatoes has never been easier than with the use of the air fryer.

Asparagus – Another classic side dish that is usually on the holiday menu.

Carrots – These carrots are delicious and glazed with honey and full of delicious flavor.

Green Beans – Crispy green beans are always delicious when made with our favorite kitchen appliance, the air fryer.

Corn on the Cob – Corn on the cob is made year-round at my house, but I love to make sure to have a bowl full for the holidays.

Brussels Sprouts – these Brussels sprouts are delicious, easy, and full of yummy flavor.

Sweet Potato Casserole – Who would have guessed this classic holiday dish could be made in the air fryer?

Hasselback Potatoes – A delicious and easy twist on a classic side dish.

Thanksgiving Dessert Dishes

Apple Pie is a hearty, classic dessert recipe that’s made even better with the air fryer.

Pumpkin Pie doesn’t have to be hard and it can be easily baked in the air fryer.

Pecan Pie we will share all of our tips and tricks on how to make the best pecan pie in the air fryer.

Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies are a favorite delicious dessert that disappears fast at our holiday parties.

Pumpkin Cheesecake will rock your world! Full of delicious flavors with a light pumpkin cheesecake taste. You won’t be able to eat just one piece!

Chocolate Cheesecake is another of our favorite cheesecake recipes that never gets old.

Classic Cheesecake if you’re looking to keep things simple yet still want to serve cheesecake, this classic cherry-topped cheesecake is always a favorite any time of the year.

Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for the holidays, weekends, and basically any day that ends in Y. Add this delicious recipe to your next holiday menu.

Air Fryer Cake doesn’t have to be fancy. Make it from scratch or make it from a box. We will cover how to do them both in this quick and easy recipe.

Chocolate Bundt Cake is going to be one of your new favorite holiday dessert recipes.

Sugared Pecans are a classic dessert recipe that’s on our holiday menu every year.

Red Velvet Cookies you can’t go through the holidays with just any cookie, they have to be red velvet.

Cake Mix Cookies are another of our favorite quick and easy recipes to make when you’re serving your favorite desserts for the holidays.

Air Fryer Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

Looking for a recipe to make with leftovers? Check out some of our favorite leftover recipes that can easily be made using your air fryer Thanksgiving recipes.

Air Fryer Recipes for Thanksgiving

This is the most comprehensive list of Air Fryer holiday recipes and you’ll find all of your favorite Thanksgiving recipes, minus the cranberry sauce.

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