50 Budget Friendly and Easy Air Fryer Recipes

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I keep telling myself I’m not going to buy anymore kitchen gadgets.

But then Christmas or a birthday rolls around and everyone asks me what I want and I usually ask for the kitchen gadget I said I was not going to buy.

But isn’t that what a present is supposed to be? Something you wouldn’t buy yourself?

This is exactly how I ended up with an air fryer.

Christmas rolled around and beyond a new pair of sneakers and some workout clothes, I didn’t really know what to put on my Christmas list. So I added an air fryer because, well, why not?

Turns out it was my most favorite Christmas present and I’m kicking myself for not actually buying it for myself sooner.

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I’m a total air fryer nut now and have been on the hunt for a variety of easy air fryer recipes to try. And of course, I’m always looking for recipes with inexpensive and simple ingredients.

I’ve put together a list of 50 simple budget friendly easy air fryer meals. It’s a pretty long list so you should probably go ahead and pin this.

I’ve organized them by the following categories to make it easier to find exactly what you are looking for:

• Vegetables
• Chicken & Turkey
• Seafood
• Beef & Pork
• Meatless

Must Have Air Fryer Accessories

These are some of my must have air fryer accessories that make cooking in the air fryer that much easier!

Vegetables

Air Fried Asparagus with Garlic and Parmesan – Journey to SAHM

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob – Stylish Cravings

Baked Sweet Potato– Courtney’s Sweets

Air Fryer Eggplant – Melanie Cooks

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus – Monday is Meatloaf

Cajun Sweet Potato Fries – Canadian Cooking Adventures

Roasted Rainbow Vegetables – All Recipes

Roasted Cauliflower – Eazy Peazy Mealz

Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts – My Forking Life

Green Beans – Vegetarian Mamma

Zucchini – Hungry Girl

Chicken & Turkey

Golden Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Breast – Recipes from a Pantry

Tandoori Chicken – Piping Pot Curry

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Breast – Little Sunny Kitchen

Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks – Berry Maple

Garlic Parmesan Wings – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Friendly Chicken Wings – Everyday Shortcuts

Crispy Chicken Wings – Wholesome Yum

Tempero Baiano Brazilian Chicken – Two Sleevers

Basic Chicken Breasts (no breading) – Carmmy

BBQ Chicken Breast – My Forking Life

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken – Meal Plan Addict

Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls – The Endless Appetite

Rotisserie Chicken – Recipe This

Chicken Tender “Hot Dogs” – Awe Filled Homemaker

Chicken Breast with Cornflake Crumbs – Courtney’s Sweets

Cheesy Chicken Tenders – Intelligent Domestications

Simple Air fryer Turkey Dinner – Carmyy

Turkey Meatballs – Recipes from a Pantry

Seafood

Lemon Dill Salmon – Mama Cheaps

Salmon Patties – Monday is Meatloaf

Low Carb Fried Fish with Dijon Mustard – The Endless Appetite

Southern Fried Catfish Nuggets – Intelligent Domestications

Perfect Airfryer Salmon – Noble Pig

Bang Bang Panko Breaded Fried Shrimp – Stay Snatched

Beef & Pork

Crunchy Air fryer Hot Dogs – Little Sunny Kitchen

Air Fryer Meatballs – Melanie Cooks

Chili Hot Dogs – The Typical Mom

Taco Meatballs – Two Sleevers

Asian Beef and Veggies – The Meal Plan Addict

Steak Bites (or Steak Tips) With Potatoes– Best Recipe Box

Meatloaf – PaleOMG

Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin – My Forking Life

Breaded Pork Chops – Kitchen Dreaming

Chinese Salt and Pepper Pork Chops – This Old Gal

Meatless

Simple Grilled American Cheese Sandwich – This Old Gal

Simply Seasoned Air Fryer Chickpeas – Monday Is Meatloaf

15 Minute Air Fryer Bagels – Gimme Delicious

Macaroni and Cheese Balls – Awe Filled Homemaker

Potato Air Fryer Tacos – Vegan Huggs

Mozzarella Sticks – Kimspired DIY

Breakfast Frittata – Recipes From A Pantry

Puffed Egg Tarts – The Flying Couponer

If you’re looking for more budget friendly meal ideas check out my Weekly Grocery Haul and Meal Plan Series!