If you’re looking for quick and healthy air fryer recipes for dinner, don’t worry—I’ve got you covered with this list of the ultimate healthy Ninja air fryer recipes! Whether you need a light appetizer or a hearty main dish, there’s something here for every craving.
The Ninja air fryer makes it so easy to cook up delicious meals with less oil while still getting that perfect crispy texture. Plus, it’s a total time-saver, making dinner stress-free and extra tasty. So, get ready to create some amazing dishes with your air fryer—let’s go!!
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Chicken and Cherry Tomato Pasta
This quick and flavorful dish combines juicy chicken, fresh cherry tomatoes, and perfectly cooked pasta in a light, healthy sauce. It’s ready in just 15 minutes in the air fryer, making it a great meal for busy nights.
Chicken and Cherry Tomato Pasta
My air fryer has sped up my meal prep so that now I can make lunch in literally 15 minutes! Of course, you can also prepare this pasta with zucchini and chicken without an air fryer. Just prepare everything in a skillet or in the oven and that's it!
A fun and creative way to enjoy pizza flavors, this dish features tender chicken breasts stuffed with melty cheese, tomato sauce, and your favorite pizza toppings. It’s a low-carb alternative to traditional pizza that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
Air Fryer Pizza Stuffed Chicken
This recipe for pizza stuffed chicken breasts not only brings a creative twist to your dinner table but also lets you enjoy the beloved pizza flavors in a new, exciting way. Dive into this cheesy adventure and let your taste buds rejoice!
Packed with vibrant bell peppers and onions, these air fryer chicken fajitas are bursting with bold flavors. Serve them with warm tortillas or lettuce wraps for a fresh and satisfying meal.
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Enjoy crafting these vibrant and tasty chicken fajitas that promise a burst of flavor and a bunch of happy faces around your table! You can make these fajitas de pollo in an air fryer, but also on askillet. You choose.
A simple yet elegant dish, this air fryer chicken Caprese is topped with fresh pesto, cherry tomatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese. It’s a quick Italian-inspired dinner that pairs beautifully with a side salad.
Air Fryer Chicken Caprese
This recipe guides you through a quick and flavorful way to prepare chicken breasts in an air fryer, enhanced with pesto, cheese, and cherry tomatoes. The simple steps ensure a deliciously juicy result in just about 12 minutes, perfect for a no-fuss meal. Smells like Italy, rigt?
This air fryer parmesan-crusted chicken is coated in a flavorful blend of mayonnaise and parmesan for a crispy, golden crust. It’s a great high-protein dinner option that pairs well with roasted vegetables or a light salad.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Mayo
This Air Fryer Mayo Parmesan-Crusted Chicken is a must-try for any occasion. Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a casual get-together, it’s sure to impress. Give it a try and enjoy a delicious, hassle-free meal!
For a low-carb take on classic lasagna, these zucchini boats are filled with a rich tomato and cheese mixture, then cooked to perfection in the air fryer. They’re a great way to enjoy a comforting dish without the extra carbs.
Lasagna Zucchini Boats
Serve these zucchini boat lasagnas hot, perhaps with a side salad or garlic bread, and enjoy a delicious, comforting meal that's easy and quick to prepare! Perfect for an air fryer, but you can also bake them in the oven.
A crunchy and satisfying alternative to traditional fries, these air fryer zucchini fries are coated in a light breading and cooked until golden brown. They make a fantastic side dish or a fun, healthy snack.
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Check out this healthy air fryer zucchini fries recipe! This simple recipe not only adds a burst of flavor to your snack time but also offers a way to enjoy vegetables in a fun and tasty format. Try them out and see how quickly they disappear at your next gathering!
This keto-friendly Mongolian beef is packed with umami flavors and tender, juicy beef. The air fryer gives it the perfect texture while keeping it low in carbs, making it an excellent choice for a quick and delicious meal.
Keto Air Fryer Mongolian Beef
Get juicy, tender beef out of your air fryer! Keto air fryer Mongolian beef is bursting with umami flavors, and ready in 20 minutes.
Let’s start this list with these Sweet Chili Air Fryer Meatballs! Seriously, you could never go wrong with meatballs like they are such a good side dish or appetizer during dinner!
Sweet Chili Chicken Air Fryer Meatballs
A simple recipe for air fryer chicken meatballs with a sweet chili glaze. Each meatball has 10g of protein and only 75 calories!
Of course, this Healthy Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies recipe is also a must if you want a healthy dinner! It’s such an easy recipe and the flavors are just out of this world!
Healthy Air Fryer Chicken and Veggies
This nutritious air fryer chicken and veggies recipe is so EASY to make and full of flavor. It makes a complete and healthy low-carb or keto meal in under 20 minutes!
I always love an easy parmesan chicken recipe! And this Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken comes with broccolis! A perfectly balanced meal!
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken is healthy and packed with flavor. This chicken can rival any fine dining restaurant. From start to finish you can enjoy it in less than 30 minutes!
I will never get tired of Air Fryer Green Beans, I swear! They are just so easy to make and so tasty too. I remember finishing a huge bowl of it in one sitting!
Easy Air Fryer Green Beans
I’m obsessed with these tender-crisp Air Fryer Green Beans topped with golden parmesan breadcrumbs. Delicious and less than 15 minutes to make.
Another chicken with veggies recipe because it’s such a classic recipe! What makes this different is the tasty Greek dressing that I never get tired of!
Air Fryer Greek Chicken Bowls
These Greek Chicken Bowls are made with air fried chicken, zucchini, and bell peppers, topped with fresh veggies and tzatziki sauce!
Here comes the salmon rissoles! Genuinely can’t get enough of recipes that involve salmon! They are such a versatile dish that you can easily experiment with!
Air fryer salmon rissoles
Rissoles are one of our favourite family-friendly dinners, and they’re even better when they’re cooked in our favourite appliance, the air fryer. This canned salmon version is made with leftover mashed potato (or you can buy tubs from the supermarket) and are ready in just under an hour.
Looking for a healthy appetizer or side dish for dinner? Then this Air Fryer Onion Rings Recipe is the one you are looking for! I love munching on onion rings while waiting for the main dish!
Air Fryer Onion Rings
These easy air fryer onion rings are healthier than deep fried ones, but they’re just as crispy and delicious. The BEST appetizer or snack!
Oh my gosh, can you see how juicy and creamy these Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings look? I’m definitely including this on my next dinner menu. Can’t wait!
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower (Just 5 Ingredients!)
These Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower wings will be a hit! With just 5 ingredients, they’re incredibly easy to make (and ready in 20 minutes).
Crispy Air Fryer Egg Rolls are loved by everyone! Honestly, even picky eaters will not hesitate to try this one! One of the best healthy dinner appetizers or side dishes!
Crispy Air Fryer Egg Rolls
Egg Roll lovers, this Crispy Air Fryer Egg Roll Recipe is for you! Crispy, crunchy outside, tender filling inside, without the extra fat of frying or drying out from oven cooking. These are what you have been waiting for!
Air Fried Turkey Breasts are just out of this world. Like its tenderness just makes you speechless! And you can even level it up by having a pretty presentation, feel free to add spices and dressings like rosemary!
Air Fryer Turkey Breast (boneless, tenderloin)
Air fryer turkey breast is a delicious main dish that is perfect from smaller holiday gatherings, or anytime.
I love Sugar Snap Peas! And the parmesan flavor add on is just amazing! If you want a healthy side dish or appetizer for your dinner, these tasty greens are your go-to!
Air Fryer Parmesan Sugar Snap Peas
Air Fryer Snap Peas are the perfect side to any meal. You can also serve these Crispy Parmesan roasted Sugar Snap Peas as a healthy snack.
Are you kidding me? I could never say no to Shrimp Tacos let alone with cilantro lime slaw! This is the tastiest and healthiest dinner that you can have!
Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
These Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos feature boldly seasoned shrimp & a simple cilantro lime slaw for an easy, healthy weeknight dinner that takes less than 25 minutes.
Wow, this Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe will surely be a hit on your dinner table! They are so tasty and the dried tomatoes plus savory sausages? Well, count me in!
Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash Air Fryer Recipe
A flavorful fall dinner, these sausage stuffed acorn squash are made in the air fryer. Savory sausage, sweet sun dried tomatoes & more.
Ending this list with a bang! These Ninja Foodi Baked Potatoes are the perfect add-on to your dinner. Can you see how tasty this looks? I’m already thinking of adding it to my lunch and dinner menu!
Ninja Foodi Baked Potatoes
A guide to making baked potatoes in the Ninja Foodi or air fryer and ways to make loaded spuds, baked sweet potatoes, and more.
Lots of appreciation to the talented creators of these healthy air fryer dinner recipes! You guys surely save everyone a lot of time preparing the most perfect dinner!
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
