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    Home » Blog » Air Fryer

    Air Fryer Summer Recipes

    Published: Jan 20, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    These air fryer summer recipes feature dishes perfect for those hot summer months. From main dishes to sides and even desserts, you'll find something you love on this list - maybe more than one!

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    I love using the air fryer. When they first came on the market, I thought they were just another kitchen gadget that would sit on my counter and take up space.

    Then, my son got me one for Christmas. Out of obligation, I gave it a try. And I never went back! I cook everything in my air fryer from desserts to main courses. It just works so well.

    Over the years, I've made so many air fryer recipes that I lost count, but I find that many of my biggest hits have been summertime recipes. That's why I put together a list of my best air fryer summer recipes to share with all of you.

    What is an air fryer?

    While many people still view these countertop gadgets as little devices shrouded in mystery, the truth is that air fryers are nothing more than small convection ovens.

    Air fryers use a fan to circulate hot air at high speed to create a super-even cooking environment that cooks food quickly and allows you to get a crispy exterior without oil.

    Interestingly, air fryers began as devices to simulate deep-frying without all of the fat, but over the years, people have figured out how to make everything from fried chicken to desserts like cakes or cinnamon rolls in them.

    Is air fried food healthy?

    While it depends on what you're cooking in the air fryer, by almost any measure, air fried food is healthy, or at least healthier, than traditionally prepared foods of the same type.

    Breaded dishes like fried meats, french fries, and other such foods that are traditionally deep fried can be made without frying in oil, which cuts their calories by 70% to 80%. While the breading will still be calorie-dense, that's a far better calorie count than traditional frying.

    Other air fryer recipes are just outright healthy. For example, fish, chicken, and pork can all be made in the air fryer with seasonings and no bread for healthy, delicious dinners.

    Of course, people have figured out how to make desserts in air fryers, as well. It should go without saying that most desserts, no matter how you prepare them, aren't going to ever be accused of being health food.

    Why Use an Air Fryer?

    Air fryers allow you to approximate your favorite fried foods without the use of tons of oil. That means fewer calories and far less cleanup.

    In addition, even if you aren't trying to mimic fried food, air fryers cook foods quickly and far more evenly than a traditional oven, meaning that it's far easier to make perfectly cooked meats and sides.

    While the size of original air fryers made it difficult to cook meals for a family, today's air fryers come in extra large capacity sizes if you want them, so it's easy to cook delicious food fast and for a crowd.

    What to Serve with These Air Fryer Summer Recipes

    The best thing about this recipe collection is that it answers itself! This list of recipes has desserts, sides, and main courses and features everything from cinnamon rolls to Hasselback potatoes, pizza, steak, and more.

    So if you want to know what to serve with these recipes, simply continue down the list. You'll find great pairings here.

    Why You'll Love These Recipes

    • Air frying makes your crispy food extra-crispy and delicious.
    • You can make dishes in much less time with far better results.
    • These recipes range from desserts to main dishes and sides, so there's something for everyone.

    Delicious Air Fryer Summer Recipes

    No matter what your tastes, you'll find something on this list to make you eager to get out your air fryer. Cinnamon rolls and cake, bacon wrapped chicken, beef - you name it, it's on this list!

    Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
    Air fryer hasselback potatoes are a new way to enjoy classic comfort food. They're full of buttery flavor and always perfectly cooked.
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    Bacon Wrapped Chicken Air Fryer
    Bacon wrapped chicken air fryer is ready in under 25 minutes. Juicy chicken tenderloins cook up crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside and the bacon gives them a heavenly smoky, salty flavor your family will crave.
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    Air Fryer Parmesan Potatoes
    These air fryer parmesan crusted potatoes are quick and easy. They're loaded with flavor and make a great side with almost anything.
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    Air Fryer Bananas
    Air fryer bananas are rich, sweet, and so easy to make. They're a great snack or fresh dessert that everyone will love.
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    Air Fryer Carrot Cake
    This layered air fryer carrot cake is full of the rich flavor of carrot cake and cream cheese frosting and cooked perfectly in the air fryer.
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    Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza
    This air fryer tortilla pizza is loaded with all the flavors we love in a pizza, all on top of a thin, crispy tortilla.
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    Air Fryer English Muffin Pizza
    This air fryer English muffin pizza takes the classic snack and makes it even better by air frying it. It's cheesy, toasty, and delicious.
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    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Turkey Meatloaf
    Flavorful turkey meatloaf wrapped in crisp bacon creates the perfect flavors for a quick weeknight meal.
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    Frozen Chicken Fries in Air Fryer
    These air fryer frozen chicken fries are golden and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. They're also done in a snap!
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    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tacos
    Shredded chicken tacos in the air fryer are flavorful and a breeze to make. These delicious air fryer chicken tacos make for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
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    Two air fryer chicken tacos on a plate with sour cream on top.
    Air Fryer Pineapple
    Air fryer pineapple is one of the easiest and tastiest ways to cook this fruit. It's caramelized and golden and, so sweet!
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    Closeup shot of air fryer pineapple spears on brown paper with spoon full of brown sugar.
    Air Fryer Frozen Pizza
    Air fryer frozen pizza is perfect every time and so much faster than the oven. Crispy golden crust and perfectly browned cheese. Yum!
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    Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Chicken
    Air fryer frozen popcorn chicken comes out perfect every time. It's golden and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.
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    Air Fryer Frozen Waffles
    Air fryer frozen waffles come out crispy and golden on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside every time! They're perfect.
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    Standard waffles covered in butter and berries
    Reheat Steak in Air Fryer
    When you reheat steak in the air fryer, you get a perfectly cooked steak every time. It's never dry, chewy, or dull.
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    Air Fryer Fried Chicken Thighs
    Air fryer fried chicken thighs cook up perfectly every time. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, chicken thighs never tasted so good!
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    Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
    Fluffy, sweet, and delicious cinnamon rolls cook up in half the time in the air fryer. These homemade cinnamon rolls are perfect for weekend breakfast or brunch.
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    Air fryer cinnamon roll on a plate .
    Air Fryer Corned Beef
    Cook up juicy and tender air fryer corned beef in about half the time it takes in the oven. An easy recipe with a few simple ingredients.
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    Slices of air fryer corned beef on a plate with a fork.
    Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Pot Pie
    This air fryer frozen chicken pot pie recipe is perfect every time. Golden and crispy on the outside and hot and creamy on the inside.
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    Air Fryer Frozen Corn Dogs
    These air fryer frozen corn dogs are always perfectly golden on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. They're the perfect treat!
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    Air Fryer Pretzel Dogs
    Air Fryer Pretzel Dogs are so easy to make, and are great for an appetizer or lunch. You won't regret making these.
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    Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
    Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks are, juicy, tender ribeyes that cook quickly thanks to the air fryer. Done just to your liking, this steak is a feast on a plate!
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    close up image of air fryer steak topped with melted butter and three slices already cut. placed on a wooden cutting board.
    Air Fryer Porterhouse Steak
    Air fryer porterhouse steak cooks up tender and juicy every time. This air fried porterhouse steak is perfectly done and so delicious.
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    sliced air fryer medium rare porterhouse steak on parchment paper
    Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
    Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are crispy, flavorful and super simple to make. If you're into delicious breakfast side dishes, then this is the recipe for you!
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    Air Fryer Fruity Pebble French Toast
    If you thought French toast couldn't get any better, think again! This air fryer fruity pebble french toast is sure to have your taste buds singing in the morning.
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    Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
    Air fryer bacon-wrapped scallops are easy to make. Delicate and mild with a delicious bacon flavor, they're hard to put down!
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    Air Fryer Strawberry Apple Crumble
    This air fryer strawberry apple crumble is easy and delicious. This apple and strawberry crumble comes together quickly, and it's so good.
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    Air Fryer Baked Apples
    Air Fryer Baked Apples are an easy fall dessert that tastes delicious and cooks up in just 15 minutes in your air fryer. Kid friendly also.
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    Air Fryer Orange Chicken
    Air Fryer Orange Chicken is a delicious and crispy chicken that is coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. This healthy orange chicken makes for an easy dinner.
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    Air Fryer Breakfast Frittata
    This air fryer frittata is filled with a ton of flavor, not work. This air fryer breakfast frittata comes together quickly and easily.
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    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
    Bacon wrapped air fryer pork tenderloin is tender, juicy, and so good. This tenderloin features an herb mix, smoky bacon, and tons of flavor.
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    Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans
    Air Fryer Parmesan green beans are so full of flavor, they beat the classic by a long shot! Crispy beans bursting with the flavors of garlic and Parmesan cheese, how could they not? If you're looking for a new way to prepare an all-time favorite side dish or appetizer, this recipe will do just that - and then some!
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    Air Fryer Brats
    These air fryer brats are so easy, so good, and they come out perfectly every time. You'll never need another air fryer bratwurst recipe.
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    Air Fryer Pizza
    This semi-homemade air fryer pizza is delicious and comes together so fast. Just six ingredients make this air fried pizza quick and tasty.
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    Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake
    Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake is simple to make and tastes amazing with fresh strawberries.
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    Air Fryer Apple Dumplings with Crescent Rolls
    Apple Dumplings are sweet apple pie like desserts with caramel, baked right in your air fryer. This crescent roll apple dumplings recipe is AMAZING!
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    Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
    Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are sweet and delicious and make for a quick breakfast made right in your air fryer in less than 20 minutes.
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    Air Fryer Flatbread
    Air fryer flatbread has all the flavor and texture we love about flatbread, and it's made even easier and tastier in the air fryer!
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    Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
    Air fried corn on the cob is a simple and fast way to cook this summer favorite. So tasty, this great side dish is ideal for grill nights or any night of the week
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    Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
    Air fryer pigs in a blanket are a modern twist on an old favorite. Cooked in the air fryer, they're dong quickly and perfectly every time.
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    Try These Air Fryer Summer Recipes

    If you've made everything you can think of in your air fryer, then this is the list for you. From appetizers to main dishes and even desserts, there's something new for you to try on this list. The beset part is that all the recipes are so good and so easy.

    Give these a try, and I know you'll find yourself making them again and again.

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