Everyday Cooking Cooking by Equipment Air Fryer Main Dishes 7 Air Fryer Dinners for Every Night of the Week You're going to want to bookmark this collection ASAP. By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on August 12, 2024 Close Photo: Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Back-to-school season means busy schedules that make dinnertime daunting. That's where your trusty air fryer comes in! The beloved countertop appliance is key to making crispy chicken, flavorful fish, and so much more in a fraction of the time an oven would take. 01 of 08 Monday: Air Fryer Pecan Crusted Trout Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "This pecan crusted trout cooked in the air fryer is a quick and easy dinner that is on the table in 20 minutes. Serve with vegetables and rice." —devin View Recipe 02 of 08 Tuesday: Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "Air fryer cooked chicken tenders are quick and easy to make and will surely become a family favorite." —Linda Brewer View Recipe 03 of 08 Wednesday: Air Fryer Shrimp Fried Rice Meredith Food Studios "This fried rice is so deliciously savory, nobody will believe you made it with an air fryer. It's full of toasted, crunchy rice bits that add a great contrast to the chewy interior. The shrimp is tender and juicy, and the bites of peas burst in your mouth." —Nicole McLaughlin View Recipe 04 of 08 Thursday: Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese "A grilled ham and cheese sandwich is the ultimate comfort food, and now it’s easier than ever using the air fryer." —Pat Bernitt View Recipe 05 of 08 Friday: Air Fryer Crispy Beef and Broccoli Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "Use your air fryer for this crispy beef and broccoli recipe that is on the table in 30 minutes. Serve over rice garnished with sesame seeds." —Sarah Brekke View Recipe 06 of 08 Saturday: Air Fryer New York Strip Steak Bibi "These New York strip steaks were quite good, done in the air fryer, in about 10 minutes of active cooking time. Everybody has their special touches when it comes to steak, so I’ll invite you to use the seasonings you prefer. The method is what is important, and it truly is quite simple." —Brenda Venable View Recipe 07 of 08 Sunday: Air Fryer Chicken Legs Nicole Russell "To make these air fryer chicken legs—crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside—all you need is 5 ingredients and an air fryer. These chicken drumsticks are quick, easy, and seasoned just right." —Nicole Russell View Recipe 08 of 08 More Inspiration 7 Make-Ahead Dinners for Every Night of the Week 7 Copycat Dinners for Every Night of the Week 7 Easy 30-Minute Dinners for Every Night of the Week Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit