28 Air Fryer Recipes for the Busy Athlete

It’s back! My most popular blog series - this time, I’ve compiled 28 healthy air fryer recipes that are quick, easy, and delicious. If you do not have an air fryer, check out my Crockpot Recipes, One Skillet Recipes, 30 Minute Meals, and Smoothie Recipes for the Busy Athlete series. 

Air Fryers are essentially miniature ovens. They require very little oil, and they use hot air to cook your food. You can use an air fryer to make anything you would otherwise bake or roast in the oven and can even use it to reheat leftovers. In this blog, we have healthy and delicious recipes for everyone, no matter your dietary restrictions.

Poultry

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks from Chrissy Carol, RD of Snacking in Sneakers 

Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Strips from Julie Andrews, RD of the Gourmet RD

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan from Julie’s Eats and Treats

Air Fryer Orange Chicken from Liz Shaw, RD of Shaw Simple Swaps

Air Fryer Chicken Breast from Well Plated by Erin

Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs from The Gracious Pantry

Sweet & Spicy Dry Rub Air Fryer Wings from Kelli Shallal, MPH, RD of Hungry Hobby

Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies from Gimme Delicious  

Seafood

Air Fryer Salmon from Kara Lydon, RD, LDN of Kara Lydon Nutrition

Basil-Parmesan Crusted Salmon from SkinnyTaste

Air Fryer Shrimp from Crunchy Creamy Sweet

Crispy Air Fryer Tilapia from Colleen Christensen Nutrition

Vegetarian Entrees

Crispy Air Fryer Tempeh from Bucket List Tummy

Air Fryer Falafel from Rachel Cooks

Air Fryer Tofu from Abbey Sharp of Abbey Sharp, RD, of Abbeys Kitchen

Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl from Eleat Sports Nutrition 

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers from Eating with Heart Nutrition 

Side Dishes

Air Fried Asparagus with Parmesan from Chelsea Jackle, RDN of Chelsea Dishes

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts from Well Plated by Erin

Air Fryer Cauliflower from Kara Lydon, RD, LDN, of Kara Lydon Nutrition

Cauliflower Tots from Abbey Sharp, RD of Abbeys Kitchen

Air Fryer Green Beans from The Kitchn

Crispy Air Fryer Beets from The Kitchn

Perfectly Roasted Air Fryer Carrots from Colleen Christensen Nutrition

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes from Kara Lydon, RD, LDN of Kara Lydon Nutrition

Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges from Mary Ellen Phipps, RD of Milk & Honey Nutrition

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips from Julie’s Eats and Treats

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries from Feel Good Foodie