31 Air Fryer Snacks, Sides, Main Dishes, And Desserts To Make For The Holidays

Don't stress about the centerpiece of your holiday table. Rather, brush the ham with a simple glaze made with brown sugar, honey, orange juice, and mustard, and air-fry it until it's crispy on the outside.

Recipe: Air Fryer Glazed Ham

Turn veggies into a crowd-pleasing finger food by mixing broccoli with egg, cheese, bread crumbs, and herbs, then air-frying until it's crunchy on the outside and melty on the inside.

Recipe: Air Fryer Broccoli Cheese Bites

Whether or not your holiday menu consists of a Feast of the Seven Fishes, these bacon-wrapped scallops are always a fan-favorite appetizer.

Recipe: Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops

You don't need even a drop of oil to "fry" these golden brown and spicy cheese balls, which get their flavor from a mixture of bacon, jalapeños, and scallions.

Recipe: Air Fryer Jalapeño Popper Balls

Wonton wrappers are stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, lump crabmeat, Worcestershire, and garlic powder. The result is a crispy-on-the-outside and cheesy-on-the-inside snack worthy of a holiday gathering.

Recipe: Air Fryer Crab Rangoon

Salty, cheesy, and crunchy, these little Parmesan-stuffed and breaded olives are a finger food guaranteed to impress.

Recipe: Air-Fried Olives

Because veggies taste better when they're crispy and wrapped in bacon.

Recipe: Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

You really only need three ingredients — wonton wrappers, salami, and string cheese — to make this family-friendly appetizer. Try serving with honey mustard or marinara for dipping.

Recipe: Air Fryer Salami and Cheese Egg Rolls

If there's one side dish you could make for just about any holiday, it's crispy roasted potatoes. These come together in about 30 minutes, and they taste deep-fried even though they call for just 1 teaspoon of oil.

Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Ranch Potatoes

A shareable party appetizer or side dish, these veggie fritters can be made in advance and stored in the freezer for up to three months.

Recipe: Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters

Any good holiday turkey should boast seriously crispy skin and tender, moist meat. This air fryer turkey breast excels in both criteria.

Recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Breast

In the oven, spaghetti squash takes about an hour, but this air fryer recipe cuts the cooking time in half. Brushed with olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, and white wine vinegar, this spaghetti squash is the only version you'll want to eat from here on out.

Recipe: Air Fryer Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti Squash

Thanks to your air fryer, meatballs achieve that perfect golden-brown char around the entire surface area. Serve these on top of a big ol' bowl of pasta or as an appetizer with marinara for dipping.

Recipe: Air Fryer Meatballs

No Feast of the Seven Fishes would be complete without this perfectly cooked salmon, topped with a creamy, herby, tangy sauce.

Recipe: Air Fryer Basil-Parmesan Crusted Salmon

Start with fresh or frozen squid to make this game-changing "fried" calamari. It's coated in egg, buttermilk, panko bread crumbs, and salt and pepper.

Recipe: Salt and Pepper Air Fryer Calamari

Made with just five ingredients — shrimp, cornstarch, coconut flakes, salt, and egg whites — this coconut-crusted shrimp tastes surprisingly fancy.

Recipe: Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

The key to this expertly prepared pork tenderloin lies in the spice rub, a blend of garlic powder, cumin, oregano, and thyme.

Recipe: Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

Make these for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or all three.

Recipe: Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

Would you believe me if I told you that this sweet and savory dessert calls for just two ingredients? That's right. All you need are Oreos and croissant dough.

Recipe: Air Fryer Oreo Beignets

These gooey, individual chocolate cakes are baked in ramekins inside the basket of your air fryer. Best of all, they call for just five ingredients: butter, chocolate chips, eggs, sugar, and self-rising flour.

Recipe: Air Fryer Chocolate Lava Cake