Description
If you’ve ever craved the crispy comfort of fried food without the grease and guilt, these healthy air fryer recipes will become your new weeknight savior. Perfectly crunchy, wholesome, and ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- Chicken breast, salmon, turkey, tofu
- Zucchini, bell peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, sweet potatoes
- Panko, whole wheat breadcrumbs, almond flour
- Garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, chili flakes
- Spray oil or olive oil
- Greek yogurt ranch, sriracha mayo, honey mustard (optional sauces)
Instructions
- Choose your lean protein and prep it: cut chicken into tenders, tofu into cubes, or leave salmon in fillets.
- Chop veggies into bite-sized pieces.
- Lightly coat proteins and vegetables in oil and seasonings or healthy coatings.
- Place ingredients in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Air fry at 375–400°F for 10–20 minutes depending on the ingredient, flipping halfway through.
- Check internal temperature for proteins (e.g., chicken to 165°F).
- Serve hot with your choice of sides or dips.
Notes
For best results, don’t overcrowd the basket and use a light spray of oil. Always flip halfway for even crisping and preheat if your model requires it.
- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: air fryer, healthy dinner, crispy, low oil, quick meals