ClosePhoto: Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely / Ali RameeThese healthy and delicious recipes are lower in calories and deliver at least 15 grams of protein per servingfor extra staying power. Pair one of these delicious main dishes witha high-fiber side, and you’ll have a light but satisfying meal to help you reach your weight loss goals. Recipes like our Pork Schnitzel with Creamy Dill Sauce and Air-Fryer Chicken Cutlets are healthy reasons to fire up your air fryer.01of 13Pork Schnitzel with Creamy Dill SauceView RecipeJacob FoxPounding pork chops before breading and pan-frying is the signature method to getting crisp yet tender German schnitzel. Using an air fryer works well, too, and cuts back on calories.02of 13Air-Fryer Turkey Stuffed PeppersView RecipeStuffed peppers are a classic family meal—and they’re fun to eat, too. Instead of roasting the sweet peppers in the oven,use an air fryerto get them crisp-tender but not soggy.03of 13Air-Fryer SalmonView RecipeCaitlin BenselIn this simple air-fryer salmon recipe, the garlic gets crispy on the top while the Aleppo pepper and coriander bring an earthy flavor to the fish, which remains delicately cooked in the middle.04of 13Air-Fryer Buffalo WingsView RecipeA sports bar favorite comes home with these deliciously crispy chicken wings, which require just 10 minutes of active prep time, thanks to the air fryer. In fact, one ofEatingWell’s recipe testers declared this air-fryer Buffalo wing recipe “a reason to buy an air fryer.” Add a spicy sauce, carrot sticks, celery sticks and ranch dressing for dipping, and you have a healthy take on wings that’s sure to score.05of 13Air-Fryer Chicken CutletsView RecipePhotography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely / Ali RameeCooking chicken cutlets in an air fryer creates a crunchy, golden-brown exterior while eliminating excess oil. Serve the crispy cutlets with a side salad.06of 13Air-Fryer Pork ChopsView RecipeIf you’re looking for simple low-calorie, high-protein meals, these crispy breaded air-fryer pork chops are an excellent option. They don’t require a lot of oil to create a deep-fried crispy crust. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside roasted veggies. Want to double the recipe? Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook the pork chops in batches, but that’s easy to do.07of 13Cornflake Air-Fryer Chicken NuggetsView RecipeThese crispy air-fried chicken nuggets are a quick, kid-friendly dinner that parents will love too.08of 13Air-Fryer Spinach & Feta Turkey BurgersView RecipeSharp raw garlic, fresh herbs and tangy feta cheese superbly flavor these turkey burgers. Since the patties are air-fried with very little oil, there’s room to add a bit of olive oil to the meat to keep the patties from drying out. Serve with air-fried zucchini fries.09of 13Air-Fryer ‘Fried’ Chicken ThighsView RecipeAir fryers need a lot less oil to create a deep-fried, crispy crust. Here, chicken thighs are marinated in buttermilk and dredged in a simple breadcrumb coating. With the help of a little cooking spray, they cook up nice and crispy with a lot less fat. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or slice them up to top a salad.10of 13Air-Fryer Rotisserie ChickenView RecipeAntonis AchilleosReplicate the flavor, lovely burnished skin and moist texture of a classic rotisserie chicken with this easy recipe for cooking a whole chicken in your air fryer. With just a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes of active time, you get a roast chicken with lemon and herbs that’s a remarkable doppelgänger for a deli chicken right after it comes out of the rotisserie. Serve this air-fryer rotisserie chicken with your favorite veggie sides for a healthy weeknight dinner or weekend supper. And if you’re hosting a dinner party, cooking your main course in the air fryer is also a great way to free up oven space for casseroles, rolls and other dishes.11of 13Air-Fryer Tuna PattiesView RecipePhotography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia BaylessThese bright and savory air-fryer tuna patties won’t disappoint for a quick lunch or dinner. They hold their shape nicely while cooking, with a tender middle and a crispy crust on the outside. Peppery arugula and a lemony mayonnaise sauce round out the meal.12of 13Air-Fryer Salmon with Horseradish RubView RecipeA crust of fresh horseradish, parsley and capers turns delicately crispy on this air-fried salmon. It’s an impressive dinner that’s also super simple to make. If you can’t find fresh horseradish, use a high-quality prepared product. Be sure to drain and squeeze it to remove as much moisture as possible.13of 13Air-Fryer Popcorn ShrimpView RecipeThese air-fried popcorn shrimp get crispy and crunchy with very little oil. We pair it with a smoky, spicy dipping sauce for a tasty snack you’ll want to make again and again.Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
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These healthy and delicious recipes are lower in calories and deliver at least 15 grams of protein per servingfor extra staying power. Pair one of these delicious main dishes witha high-fiber side, and you’ll have a light but satisfying meal to help you reach your weight loss goals. Recipes like our Pork Schnitzel with Creamy Dill Sauce and Air-Fryer Chicken Cutlets are healthy reasons to fire up your air fryer.01of 13Pork Schnitzel with Creamy Dill SauceView RecipeJacob FoxPounding pork chops before breading and pan-frying is the signature method to getting crisp yet tender German schnitzel. Using an air fryer works well, too, and cuts back on calories.02of 13Air-Fryer Turkey Stuffed PeppersView RecipeStuffed peppers are a classic family meal—and they’re fun to eat, too. Instead of roasting the sweet peppers in the oven,use an air fryerto get them crisp-tender but not soggy.03of 13Air-Fryer SalmonView RecipeCaitlin BenselIn this simple air-fryer salmon recipe, the garlic gets crispy on the top while the Aleppo pepper and coriander bring an earthy flavor to the fish, which remains delicately cooked in the middle.04of 13Air-Fryer Buffalo WingsView RecipeA sports bar favorite comes home with these deliciously crispy chicken wings, which require just 10 minutes of active prep time, thanks to the air fryer. In fact, one ofEatingWell’s recipe testers declared this air-fryer Buffalo wing recipe “a reason to buy an air fryer.” Add a spicy sauce, carrot sticks, celery sticks and ranch dressing for dipping, and you have a healthy take on wings that’s sure to score.05of 13Air-Fryer Chicken CutletsView RecipePhotography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely / Ali RameeCooking chicken cutlets in an air fryer creates a crunchy, golden-brown exterior while eliminating excess oil. Serve the crispy cutlets with a side salad.06of 13Air-Fryer Pork ChopsView RecipeIf you’re looking for simple low-calorie, high-protein meals, these crispy breaded air-fryer pork chops are an excellent option. They don’t require a lot of oil to create a deep-fried crispy crust. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside roasted veggies. Want to double the recipe? Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook the pork chops in batches, but that’s easy to do.07of 13Cornflake Air-Fryer Chicken NuggetsView RecipeThese crispy air-fried chicken nuggets are a quick, kid-friendly dinner that parents will love too.08of 13Air-Fryer Spinach & Feta Turkey BurgersView RecipeSharp raw garlic, fresh herbs and tangy feta cheese superbly flavor these turkey burgers. Since the patties are air-fried with very little oil, there’s room to add a bit of olive oil to the meat to keep the patties from drying out. Serve with air-fried zucchini fries.09of 13Air-Fryer ‘Fried’ Chicken ThighsView RecipeAir fryers need a lot less oil to create a deep-fried, crispy crust. Here, chicken thighs are marinated in buttermilk and dredged in a simple breadcrumb coating. With the help of a little cooking spray, they cook up nice and crispy with a lot less fat. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or slice them up to top a salad.10of 13Air-Fryer Rotisserie ChickenView RecipeAntonis AchilleosReplicate the flavor, lovely burnished skin and moist texture of a classic rotisserie chicken with this easy recipe for cooking a whole chicken in your air fryer. With just a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes of active time, you get a roast chicken with lemon and herbs that’s a remarkable doppelgänger for a deli chicken right after it comes out of the rotisserie. Serve this air-fryer rotisserie chicken with your favorite veggie sides for a healthy weeknight dinner or weekend supper. And if you’re hosting a dinner party, cooking your main course in the air fryer is also a great way to free up oven space for casseroles, rolls and other dishes.11of 13Air-Fryer Tuna PattiesView RecipePhotography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia BaylessThese bright and savory air-fryer tuna patties won’t disappoint for a quick lunch or dinner. They hold their shape nicely while cooking, with a tender middle and a crispy crust on the outside. Peppery arugula and a lemony mayonnaise sauce round out the meal.12of 13Air-Fryer Salmon with Horseradish RubView RecipeA crust of fresh horseradish, parsley and capers turns delicately crispy on this air-fried salmon. It’s an impressive dinner that’s also super simple to make. If you can’t find fresh horseradish, use a high-quality prepared product. Be sure to drain and squeeze it to remove as much moisture as possible.13of 13Air-Fryer Popcorn ShrimpView RecipeThese air-fried popcorn shrimp get crispy and crunchy with very little oil. We pair it with a smoky, spicy dipping sauce for a tasty snack you’ll want to make again and again.Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
These healthy and delicious recipes are lower in calories and deliver at least 15 grams of protein per servingfor extra staying power. Pair one of these delicious main dishes witha high-fiber side, and you’ll have a light but satisfying meal to help you reach your weight loss goals. Recipes like our Pork Schnitzel with Creamy Dill Sauce and Air-Fryer Chicken Cutlets are healthy reasons to fire up your air fryer.
01of 13Pork Schnitzel with Creamy Dill SauceView RecipeJacob FoxPounding pork chops before breading and pan-frying is the signature method to getting crisp yet tender German schnitzel. Using an air fryer works well, too, and cuts back on calories.02of 13Air-Fryer Turkey Stuffed PeppersView RecipeStuffed peppers are a classic family meal—and they’re fun to eat, too. Instead of roasting the sweet peppers in the oven,use an air fryerto get them crisp-tender but not soggy.03of 13Air-Fryer SalmonView RecipeCaitlin BenselIn this simple air-fryer salmon recipe, the garlic gets crispy on the top while the Aleppo pepper and coriander bring an earthy flavor to the fish, which remains delicately cooked in the middle.04of 13Air-Fryer Buffalo WingsView RecipeA sports bar favorite comes home with these deliciously crispy chicken wings, which require just 10 minutes of active prep time, thanks to the air fryer. In fact, one ofEatingWell’s recipe testers declared this air-fryer Buffalo wing recipe “a reason to buy an air fryer.” Add a spicy sauce, carrot sticks, celery sticks and ranch dressing for dipping, and you have a healthy take on wings that’s sure to score.05of 13Air-Fryer Chicken CutletsView RecipePhotography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely / Ali RameeCooking chicken cutlets in an air fryer creates a crunchy, golden-brown exterior while eliminating excess oil. Serve the crispy cutlets with a side salad.06of 13Air-Fryer Pork ChopsView RecipeIf you’re looking for simple low-calorie, high-protein meals, these crispy breaded air-fryer pork chops are an excellent option. They don’t require a lot of oil to create a deep-fried crispy crust. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside roasted veggies. Want to double the recipe? Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook the pork chops in batches, but that’s easy to do.07of 13Cornflake Air-Fryer Chicken NuggetsView RecipeThese crispy air-fried chicken nuggets are a quick, kid-friendly dinner that parents will love too.08of 13Air-Fryer Spinach & Feta Turkey BurgersView RecipeSharp raw garlic, fresh herbs and tangy feta cheese superbly flavor these turkey burgers. Since the patties are air-fried with very little oil, there’s room to add a bit of olive oil to the meat to keep the patties from drying out. Serve with air-fried zucchini fries.09of 13Air-Fryer ‘Fried’ Chicken ThighsView RecipeAir fryers need a lot less oil to create a deep-fried, crispy crust. Here, chicken thighs are marinated in buttermilk and dredged in a simple breadcrumb coating. With the help of a little cooking spray, they cook up nice and crispy with a lot less fat. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or slice them up to top a salad.10of 13Air-Fryer Rotisserie ChickenView RecipeAntonis AchilleosReplicate the flavor, lovely burnished skin and moist texture of a classic rotisserie chicken with this easy recipe for cooking a whole chicken in your air fryer. With just a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes of active time, you get a roast chicken with lemon and herbs that’s a remarkable doppelgänger for a deli chicken right after it comes out of the rotisserie. Serve this air-fryer rotisserie chicken with your favorite veggie sides for a healthy weeknight dinner or weekend supper. And if you’re hosting a dinner party, cooking your main course in the air fryer is also a great way to free up oven space for casseroles, rolls and other dishes.11of 13Air-Fryer Tuna PattiesView RecipePhotography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia BaylessThese bright and savory air-fryer tuna patties won’t disappoint for a quick lunch or dinner. They hold their shape nicely while cooking, with a tender middle and a crispy crust on the outside. Peppery arugula and a lemony mayonnaise sauce round out the meal.12of 13Air-Fryer Salmon with Horseradish RubView RecipeA crust of fresh horseradish, parsley and capers turns delicately crispy on this air-fried salmon. It’s an impressive dinner that’s also super simple to make. If you can’t find fresh horseradish, use a high-quality prepared product. Be sure to drain and squeeze it to remove as much moisture as possible.13of 13Air-Fryer Popcorn ShrimpView RecipeThese air-fried popcorn shrimp get crispy and crunchy with very little oil. We pair it with a smoky, spicy dipping sauce for a tasty snack you’ll want to make again and again.
01of 13Pork Schnitzel with Creamy Dill SauceView RecipeJacob FoxPounding pork chops before breading and pan-frying is the signature method to getting crisp yet tender German schnitzel. Using an air fryer works well, too, and cuts back on calories.
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Pork Schnitzel with Creamy Dill Sauce
View Recipe
Jacob Fox
Pounding pork chops before breading and pan-frying is the signature method to getting crisp yet tender German schnitzel. Using an air fryer works well, too, and cuts back on calories.
02of 13Air-Fryer Turkey Stuffed PeppersView RecipeStuffed peppers are a classic family meal—and they’re fun to eat, too. Instead of roasting the sweet peppers in the oven,use an air fryerto get them crisp-tender but not soggy.
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Air-Fryer Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are a classic family meal—and they’re fun to eat, too. Instead of roasting the sweet peppers in the oven,use an air fryerto get them crisp-tender but not soggy.
03of 13Air-Fryer SalmonView RecipeCaitlin BenselIn this simple air-fryer salmon recipe, the garlic gets crispy on the top while the Aleppo pepper and coriander bring an earthy flavor to the fish, which remains delicately cooked in the middle.
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Air-Fryer Salmon
Caitlin Bensel
In this simple air-fryer salmon recipe, the garlic gets crispy on the top while the Aleppo pepper and coriander bring an earthy flavor to the fish, which remains delicately cooked in the middle.
04of 13Air-Fryer Buffalo WingsView RecipeA sports bar favorite comes home with these deliciously crispy chicken wings, which require just 10 minutes of active prep time, thanks to the air fryer. In fact, one ofEatingWell’s recipe testers declared this air-fryer Buffalo wing recipe “a reason to buy an air fryer.” Add a spicy sauce, carrot sticks, celery sticks and ranch dressing for dipping, and you have a healthy take on wings that’s sure to score.
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Air-Fryer Buffalo Wings
A sports bar favorite comes home with these deliciously crispy chicken wings, which require just 10 minutes of active prep time, thanks to the air fryer. In fact, one ofEatingWell’s recipe testers declared this air-fryer Buffalo wing recipe “a reason to buy an air fryer.” Add a spicy sauce, carrot sticks, celery sticks and ranch dressing for dipping, and you have a healthy take on wings that’s sure to score.
05of 13Air-Fryer Chicken CutletsView RecipePhotography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely / Ali RameeCooking chicken cutlets in an air fryer creates a crunchy, golden-brown exterior while eliminating excess oil. Serve the crispy cutlets with a side salad.
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Air-Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely / Ali Ramee
Cooking chicken cutlets in an air fryer creates a crunchy, golden-brown exterior while eliminating excess oil. Serve the crispy cutlets with a side salad.
06of 13Air-Fryer Pork ChopsView RecipeIf you’re looking for simple low-calorie, high-protein meals, these crispy breaded air-fryer pork chops are an excellent option. They don’t require a lot of oil to create a deep-fried crispy crust. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside roasted veggies. Want to double the recipe? Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook the pork chops in batches, but that’s easy to do.
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Air-Fryer Pork Chops
If you’re looking for simple low-calorie, high-protein meals, these crispy breaded air-fryer pork chops are an excellent option. They don’t require a lot of oil to create a deep-fried crispy crust. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside roasted veggies. Want to double the recipe? Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook the pork chops in batches, but that’s easy to do.
07of 13Cornflake Air-Fryer Chicken NuggetsView RecipeThese crispy air-fried chicken nuggets are a quick, kid-friendly dinner that parents will love too.
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Cornflake Air-Fryer Chicken Nuggets
These crispy air-fried chicken nuggets are a quick, kid-friendly dinner that parents will love too.
08of 13Air-Fryer Spinach & Feta Turkey BurgersView RecipeSharp raw garlic, fresh herbs and tangy feta cheese superbly flavor these turkey burgers. Since the patties are air-fried with very little oil, there’s room to add a bit of olive oil to the meat to keep the patties from drying out. Serve with air-fried zucchini fries.
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Air-Fryer Spinach & Feta Turkey Burgers
Sharp raw garlic, fresh herbs and tangy feta cheese superbly flavor these turkey burgers. Since the patties are air-fried with very little oil, there’s room to add a bit of olive oil to the meat to keep the patties from drying out. Serve with air-fried zucchini fries.
09of 13Air-Fryer ‘Fried’ Chicken ThighsView RecipeAir fryers need a lot less oil to create a deep-fried, crispy crust. Here, chicken thighs are marinated in buttermilk and dredged in a simple breadcrumb coating. With the help of a little cooking spray, they cook up nice and crispy with a lot less fat. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or slice them up to top a salad.
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Air-Fryer ‘Fried’ Chicken Thighs
Air fryers need a lot less oil to create a deep-fried, crispy crust. Here, chicken thighs are marinated in buttermilk and dredged in a simple breadcrumb coating. With the help of a little cooking spray, they cook up nice and crispy with a lot less fat. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or slice them up to top a salad.
10of 13Air-Fryer Rotisserie ChickenView RecipeAntonis AchilleosReplicate the flavor, lovely burnished skin and moist texture of a classic rotisserie chicken with this easy recipe for cooking a whole chicken in your air fryer. With just a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes of active time, you get a roast chicken with lemon and herbs that’s a remarkable doppelgänger for a deli chicken right after it comes out of the rotisserie. Serve this air-fryer rotisserie chicken with your favorite veggie sides for a healthy weeknight dinner or weekend supper. And if you’re hosting a dinner party, cooking your main course in the air fryer is also a great way to free up oven space for casseroles, rolls and other dishes.
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Air-Fryer Rotisserie Chicken
Antonis Achilleos
Replicate the flavor, lovely burnished skin and moist texture of a classic rotisserie chicken with this easy recipe for cooking a whole chicken in your air fryer. With just a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes of active time, you get a roast chicken with lemon and herbs that’s a remarkable doppelgänger for a deli chicken right after it comes out of the rotisserie. Serve this air-fryer rotisserie chicken with your favorite veggie sides for a healthy weeknight dinner or weekend supper. And if you’re hosting a dinner party, cooking your main course in the air fryer is also a great way to free up oven space for casseroles, rolls and other dishes.
11of 13Air-Fryer Tuna PattiesView RecipePhotography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia BaylessThese bright and savory air-fryer tuna patties won’t disappoint for a quick lunch or dinner. They hold their shape nicely while cooking, with a tender middle and a crispy crust on the outside. Peppery arugula and a lemony mayonnaise sauce round out the meal.
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Air-Fryer Tuna Patties
Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia Bayless
These bright and savory air-fryer tuna patties won’t disappoint for a quick lunch or dinner. They hold their shape nicely while cooking, with a tender middle and a crispy crust on the outside. Peppery arugula and a lemony mayonnaise sauce round out the meal.
12of 13Air-Fryer Salmon with Horseradish RubView RecipeA crust of fresh horseradish, parsley and capers turns delicately crispy on this air-fried salmon. It’s an impressive dinner that’s also super simple to make. If you can’t find fresh horseradish, use a high-quality prepared product. Be sure to drain and squeeze it to remove as much moisture as possible.
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Air-Fryer Salmon with Horseradish Rub
A crust of fresh horseradish, parsley and capers turns delicately crispy on this air-fried salmon. It’s an impressive dinner that’s also super simple to make. If you can’t find fresh horseradish, use a high-quality prepared product. Be sure to drain and squeeze it to remove as much moisture as possible.
13of 13Air-Fryer Popcorn ShrimpView RecipeThese air-fried popcorn shrimp get crispy and crunchy with very little oil. We pair it with a smoky, spicy dipping sauce for a tasty snack you’ll want to make again and again.
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Air-Fryer Popcorn Shrimp
These air-fried popcorn shrimp get crispy and crunchy with very little oil. We pair it with a smoky, spicy dipping sauce for a tasty snack you’ll want to make again and again.
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