The air fryer is a perfect compliment during holiday cooking. Air Fryer Easter recipes will help you save oven space as you put together you Easter dinner. Whether you’re looking for main dish recipes or easy side dishes, you can use your air fryer for so many different parts of your holiday meal!
This roundup shares some of my favorite side dishes that work perfectly for Easter brunch or dinner. You can make classics like ham and turkey in the air fryer, but there are also seafood options. Side dishes include plenty of vegetables but also staples like dinner rolls and macaroni and cheese!
Air Fryer Glazed Ham
This easy glazed ham comes together effortlessly in your air fryer, making it a hassle-free centerpiece for your Easter table. Juicy, tender, and full of flavor, it’s a no-fuss way to impress your guests.
Air Fryer Tilapia
Light, flaky, and ready in minutes, this air fried tilapia is the ideal choice if you’re looking for a family-friendly seafood option for Easter. With minimal ingredients and prep time, it makes an easy addition to your meal.
Air Fryer Scallops
Get golden, seared scallops that are super easy to make for Easter. With the air fryer, you’ll have perfectly cooked easy scallops in no time!
Air Fryer Halibut
Deliciously flaky and mild, air fryer halibut is an easy main dish perfect for Easter dinner if you’re looking for a great seafood option.
Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Skip the oven and use your air fryer for a juicy, flavorful air fried turkey breast in less time. It’s an easier way to make classic, tender turkey this Easter!
Air Fryer Bone In Pork Chops
These juicy, perfectly seasoned bone-in pork chops are a quick and easy Easter staple. The air fryer makes cooking and clean up so easy!
Air Fryer Shake and Bake Pork Chops
Bring back a classic with air fryer shake and bake pork chops that are crisp, flavorful, and ready in minutes. This quick recipe is perfect for a no-fuss Easter main dish that’s super family-friendly!
Air Fryer Sirloin Steak
If you’re thinking about serving steak for Easter, you don’t need a grill! This no-mess air fryer steak is a great option!
Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these air fryer chicken legs are easy to make and packed with flavor. You can also do air fryer chicken thighs and air fried chicken wings.
Air Fryer Meatloaf
This classic comfort food gets a modern makeover in the air fryer. Air fried meatloaf is a great option for Easter dinner!
Air Fryer Dinner Rolls
Dinner rolls are a must-have when it comes to Easter dinner! Everyone loves a good dinner roll and if you haven’t tried making rolls in the air fryer, you’re missing out!
Air Fryer Macaroni and Cheese
Air fryer mac and cheese is an Easter side dish you’ll love. And yes, you can make macaroni and cheese in the air fryer. It’s creamy, cheesy, and gets a crispy golden crust that’s amazing. Plus it saves room in your oven.
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
Creamy and cheesy with crispy edges, these air fryer twice baked potatoes are a side dish your guests will love. They’re easy to make and pair with any main dish!
Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
Smashed potatoes in the air fryer make an easy, crispy, and golden-brown Easter side dish. They’re soft inside, crunchy outside which adds great texture to the holiday meal. These are a delicious alternative to mashed potatoes.
Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Air fried potato wedges are another great alternative to mashed potatoes for the holidays! Kids of all ages love them!
Air Fryer Sweet Potato
Air fryer sweet potatoes are a quick and tasty Easter side. You’ll love that they’re crispy outside, tender inside, and full of all the holiday flavor. Making sweet potatoes in the air fryer is so easy too! You only need about 30 minutes.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Try air fryer sweet potato wedges as an alternative Easter potato dishes. They’re easy to make and versatile. Make them sweet by using mix of cinnamon and a pinch of brown sugar or you can keep them savory. These are great for kids and for more casual Easter meals.
Air Fryer Green Beans
Green beans are a classic Easter side dish. Air fried green beans are quick and easy to make. They’re crisp and full of flavor. You can add garlic and a sprinkle of parmesan for extra flavor.
Air Fryer Carrots
Air fryer carrots are a perfect Easter side dish—simple, quick, and delicious. They pair well with turkey and ham. Plus, you have to have carrots for Easter!
Air Fryer Carrot Fries
Air fryer carrot fries are a fun, crispy twist on traditional Easter carrots. These are fun for kids, but everyone at the dinner table will like them! Swap regular roasted carrots for these fries, save time, and save space in your oven!
Air Fryer Cauliflower
If you’re looking for alternatives to more traditional Easter vegetable side dishes, air fried cauliflower is a great option. It’s easy to make and offers your family and friends an option to some of the heavier more traditional sides.
Air Fryer Broccoli
Air fryer broccoli is a quick, tasty, and healthy Easters side dish. It pairs with everything from turkey and ham to steak and roast beef. That makes it a good option as a side dish if you’re serving a less traditional main dish.
Air Fryer Mushrooms
Air fried mushrooms are quick, flavorful, and add a savory touch to any holiday spread. Whether served as a side dish or used as a topping for mashed potatoes or green beans, they’re versatile and always a hit with mushroom-lovers.
Air Fryer Squash
Want an Easter side dish that brings color to the table? Air fryer squash is the dish! It’s bright yellows and greens are festive, plus this is a healthier side dish option. That can be a welcome addition to a table with tons of heavier dishes.
Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Air Fryer Butternut Squash is a rich and warm side dish that only takes about 15 minutes. Your guests will think you roasted it for hours!
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Not everyone is a fan of brussels sprouts, but I’ve learned it’s all in how they’re cooked. If they’re cooked well, they’re delicious. And if they’re wrapped in bacon, they’re perfection! These air fryer brussels sprouts wrapped in bacon make a delicious Easter side dish or appetizer!
Air Fryer Zucchini
Zucchini is another great veggie side dish that adds color to the Easter feast. Air fryer zucchini only takes about 10 minutes to cook and is an easy way to add more flavor and variety to your mean while also offering everyone a healthier side dish option.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
I know, I know. When you think of Easter corn dishes, you probably don’t think of corn on the cob. But I’ve included air fryer corn on the cob because it’s a great way to get the kids to enjoy corn. I love the way the air fryer brings out the flavor of the corn.
Whether you’re going for a more traditional Easter dinner or a more contemporary twist, there are air fryer recipes for every part of the meal that will help you save time and save space!
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