Are you ready to create the BEST meal plan with your air fryer? Let’s do this with a {Monthly} Air Fryer Meal Plan.
I share a weekly menu over on Mommy Hates Cooking every Sunday, and here I’m focusing specifically on air fryer recipes to help you build a simple monthly plan.
My air fryer gets used almost every day, so it made sense to put together a dedicated air fryer meal plan that makes weeknight dinners and weekend meals easier.
I personally prefer my Ninja Foodi for many of these recipes. It’s a versatile, all-in-one appliance that works great for many air fryer meals.
Below you’ll find a curated menu featuring main dishes, sides, desserts, and breakfasts you can rotate through a month to simplify grocery shopping and meal prep.
Why should you create a meal plan?
Meal planning streamlines your week and removes the daily “what’s for dinner?” question. When meals are planned, shopping is easier, cook times are predictable, and you waste less time deciding at the last minute. Plans can be adjusted when life changes, but having a framework saves a lot of stress.
Use a planner or one-page checklist to keep recipes and grocery lists together. You can take it to the store or use grocery pickup to save time.
This menu includes 20 Air Fryer Main Dish Recipes, 12 Air Fryer Side Dish Recipes, 4 Air Fryer Dessert Recipes, and 3 Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes.
Air Fryer Main Dish Recipes
Easy Air Fryer Catfish
Make delicious Air Fryer Catfish that can be made gluten-free with just three ingredients.
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Fried Chicken
Gluten-free friendly Lemon Pepper Fried Chicken with very little oil, cooked right in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Onion Soup Mix Burgers
Quick and flavorful Onion Soup Mix Burgers ready in about 12 minutes.
Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
Make tender, flavorful stuffed peppers quickly in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Fish Tacos (Gluten-Free)
A gluten-free take on fish tacos that’s easy to prepare in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Mongolian Beef
A sweet-savory Mongolian Beef recipe adapted for the air fryer for quick weeknight dinners.
Easy Air Fryer Turkey Legs
Juicy turkey legs with a fair-style flavor, made quickly in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Cheesy Beef Enchiladas
Comforting, cheesy enchiladas that can be prepared in the air fryer for a fast family meal.
Air Fryer Pan Pizzas
Make personal pan pizzas right in the air fryer; easy to adapt to gluten-free crusts.
Air Fryer Sesame Chicken
A crispy, flavorful sesame chicken made quickly in the air fryer for an easy dinner.
Air Fryer Side Dish Recipes
Add these side dishes to complete your air fryer meals.
Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables
Roast fresh vegetables quickly in the air fryer for an easy, healthy side.
Air Fryer Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
A delicious side, sweet or savory, that pairs well with many mains.
Air Fryer Broccoli in 10 Minutes!
A quick, low-carb side that’s crisp and flavorful.
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
A comforting side to round out family meals.
Air Fryer Green Beans (15 Minutes!)
Simple, crisp green beans ready in about 15 minutes.
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes (Sweet or Savory)
Perfect for holidays or weeknights—versatile and delicious.
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
A fun, veggie-forward side that delivers wing-like flavor without the meat.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
A crowd-pleasing appetizer or side for game day and gatherings.
Air Fryer Seasoned Pretzels (Gluten-Free)
Easy, crunchy snack pretzels that can be made gluten-free.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Corn on the Cob
A flavorful side that pairs well with summer grills or hearty mains.
Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe
Perfect baked potatoes made easily in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Perfectly crisp sweet potato fries ready in about 15 minutes.
Air Fryer Dessert Recipes
Air Fryer Dessert Burritos
Air Fryer Maple Pecan Hand Pies – Happy Foods Tube
Air Fryer Grilled Peaches
Gluten-Free Air Fried Oreos
Air fried Oreos that can be made regular or gluten-free — a fun dessert for parties or treats.
Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes
Start mornings with an easy air fryer breakfast from this selection.
Air Fryer Breakfast Pizzas with English Muffins
Quick and customizable breakfast pizzas using English muffins—perfect for busy mornings.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
Warm, gooey cinnamon rolls made quickly using store-bought dough in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Make a large batch of crispy breakfast potatoes—gluten-free and great for meal prep.
Air Fryer Biscuits
Flaky biscuits ready in eight minutes or less—great for sandwiches or alongside eggs.