45 Air Fryer Thanksgiving Recipes | Everyday Family Cooking (2024)

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Air Fryer Thanksgiving Appetizers Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms Air Fryer Baked Feta Cheese Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds Ham and Jalapeno Air Fryer Pinwheels Air Fryer Sausage Balls Roasted Pumpkin, Caramelised Onion & Feta Tart Air Fryer Thanksgiving Side Dishes Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts Air Fryer Baby Carrots Air Fryer Honey Cinnamon Butternut Squash Air Fryer Cornbread Air Fryer Acorn Squash Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes Air Fryer Baby Potatoes Air Fryer Green Beans Roasted Air Fryer Carrots Air Fried Asparagus with Garlic and Parmesan Air Fryer Broccoli Parmesan Air Fryer Baked Potato Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato Delicious Air Fryer Cauliflower Air Fryer Green Bean Casserole Air Fryer Beets Delicious and Easy Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables Recipe Garlic Bread in the Air Fryer Air Fryer Sweet Potato Orange Cups Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary Air Fryer Mashed Potato Cakes Air Fryer Everything Bagel Crescent Rolls Air Fryer Thanksgiving Main Dishes Air Fryer Turkey Breast Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin Air Fryer Turkey Cutlets Air Fryer Whole Chicken Air Fryer Ham Stuffed Pork Chops in the Air Fryer Air Fryer Turkey Legs Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Simple Air Fryer Turkey Dinner Air Fryer Thanksgiving Desserts Air Fryer Apple Crisp Air Fryer Baked Apples Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie Twists Air Fryer Apples Air Fried Oreos Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes Air Fryer Mini Apple Pie Empanadas Air Fryer Mini Pumpkin Pies Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies Easy Air Fryer Caramelized Stone Fruits Air Fryer Lava Cakes FAQs

Air Fryer Thanksgiving Appetizers

Delicious air fryer Thanksgiving appetizer recipes that are perfect for the start of Thanksgiving dinner or even served ahead of dinner!

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Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

A mouth-watering appetizer to get the holiday festivities off to a good start! They include bacon and jalapenos, so do you really need anything else?

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Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms

You only need 6 ingredients and about 40 minutes to whip up these irresistible air fryer stuffed mushrooms! The Italian sausage and cheese makes them hearty and filling.

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Air Fryer Baked Feta Cheese

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An easy fancy-looking Thanksgiving air fryer appetizer that's incredibly easy to make and your guests will fall in love with.

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Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

This Halloween, your favorite thing about carving pumpkins with the family is going to be making air fryer pumpkin seeds afterward! They’re super easy and irresistibly tasty.

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Ham and Jalapeno Air Fryer Pinwheels

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It's time to step up your air fryer Thanksgiving recipe game with these insanely easy pinwheels. Puff pastry just makes everything taste that much better!

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Air Fryer Sausage Balls

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Thanksgiving appetizers can often be overlooked, especially with air fryers. These sausage balls are a perfect start to a night of family gratefulness.

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Roasted Pumpkin, Caramelised Onion & Feta Tart

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An elegant Air Fryer Thanksgiving appetizer idea made from puff pastry.

Air Fryer Thanksgiving Side Dishes

These deliciously healthy air fryer side dishes are everything you need to complement the main dish. Yes, Thanksgiving in an air fryer is completely possible!

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Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts

A sweet and spicy take that brings roasted Brussels Sprouts to life. It's an air fryer Thanksgiving recipe that will fit on any table this holiday.

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Air Fryer Baby Carrots

This air fryer baby carrots recipe is so easy! All you’ll need are carrots, a few seasonings, and your air fryer to make this side dish.

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Air Fryer Honey Cinnamon Butternut Squash

A tasty winter squash comfort food made in the air fryer with a honey-sweet flavor that fits right on your Thanksgiving table.

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Air Fryer Cornbread

Craving cornbread without the hassle of baking? This air fryer cornbread is so easy to whip up and comes out hot, fluffy, and delicious in just 20 minutes!

Air Fryer Acorn Squash

Take advantage of cold weather seasonal produce with this super easy air fryer acorn squash recipe! It’s ready in just 30 minutes and full of cozy comfort.

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

Air fryer sweet potato cubes are lightly seasoned and crispy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. A wonderful easy side dish!

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Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

A classic Thanksgiving side dish in the air fryer format these baby potatoes are everything you need.

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Air Fryer Green Beans

Green beans are cooked to perfection inside an air fryer and in such short time. You can throw these in the air fryer last-minute and they still will make it on the Thanksgiving table.

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Roasted Air Fryer Carrots

Sometimes simple is better and that's the case with these air fryer carrots. They're insanely easy to make, but make a delicious sweet Thanksgiving side dish! This one gets me constant rave reviews!

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Air Fried Asparagus with Garlic and Parmesan

Try out this tasty and healthy air fryer vegetable side dish at the Thanksgiving table. It's topped with garlic and parmesan cheese and is just plain delicious!

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Air Fryer Broccoli Parmesan

Broccoli is air fried into a crispiness that can't be recreated anywhere else. It's topped with fresh parmesan cheese to create a nice flavor combination.

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Air Fryer Baked Potato

This air fryer baked potato recipe is your ticket to a quick, easy, and versatile meal. They have crispy skin and soft fluffy insides.

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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

A fluffy roasted sweet potato that is air fried to bring out its sweetest flavor, perfect for a Thanksgiving side dish.

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Delicious Air Fryer Cauliflower

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A simple healthy air fryer roasted cauliflower dish. It's seasoned to perfection and will be a perfect addition next to some turkey!

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Air Fryer Green Bean Casserole

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A whole green bean casserole in the air fryer? You can use any oven-safe dish to make this one.

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Air Fryer Beets

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An air fryer is an easy way to cook beets for a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner.

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Delicious and Easy Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables Recipe

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Can't decide what air fryer veggies to make this year? Try this wonderful air fried veggie medley for Thanksgiving!

Garlic Bread in the Air Fryer

It’s so easy to make hot and delicious garlic bread in the air fryer!Best of all, you only need a few ingredients and about 10 minutes.

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Orange Cups

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Oranges are filled with sweet potatoes and marshmallows for a unique Thanksgiving side dish your guests will never forget.

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Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary

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A delicious traditional Thanksgiving side dish made fresh out of your air fryer. Everyone will be amazed how much better your roasted potatoes taste this year!

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Air Fryer Mashed Potato Cakes

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Looking for a new way to use leftover mashed potatoes? These Air Fryer Mashed Potato Cakes are the perfect way to use up leftovers for Thanksgiving.

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Air Fryer Everything Bagel Crescent Rolls

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An easy bread side dish to add on top of your Air Fryer Thanksgiving. It's a nice change-up to those normal rolls and will impress your guests with the amazing taste!

Air Fryer Thanksgiving Main Dishes

Arguably the best part of an air fryer Thanksgiving! Turkey, macaroni and cheese, and whole chickens take air frying to the next level this holiday!

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Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Looking for a mouthwatering, hassle-free turkey dish? Air fryer turkey breast is the answer! Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly roasted, it's the ultimate Thanksgiving centerpiece.

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Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin

Need a quick and healthy weeknight dinner? This air fryer turkey tenderloin recipe is tender, juicy, and ready in 30 minutes.

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Air Fryer Turkey Cutlets

It's the main attraction! Turkey in the air fryer! This easy turkey air fryer Thanksgiving recipe is everything you need to make it a true Thanksgiving.

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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

It may not be turkey, but this air fryer whole chicken is a Thanksgiving alternative to those who are not turkey fans. Yum!

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Air Fryer Ham

You’re going to fall in love with the pineapple glaze over this homemade air fryer ham! From holiday feasts to Sunday family dinner, you’ll want to make this recipe on repeat.

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Stuffed Pork Chops in the Air Fryer

If you need an easy dish that’s sure to wow your family, stuffed pork chops in the air fryer are always a winner! Savory, full of flavor, and ready in 30 minutes.

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Air Fryer Turkey Legs

Craving something meaty & delicious? Sink your teeth into these air fryer turkey legs! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, & ready in just 30 minutes.

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Air Fryer Mac and Cheese

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Mac and cheese has always been a staple in our Thanksgiving dinner, so why not make it in an air fryer?! It's basically a dump and go recipe, so you can't go wrong! It's also perfect served as a vegetarian Thanksgiving option.

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Simple Air Fryer Turkey Dinner

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This yummy air fryer Thanksgiving recipe includes not only an Air Fryer Turkey Breast recipe, but also a nice simple sweet potato kale salad to go along with it (The sweet potatoes are also air fried!).

Air Fryer Thanksgiving Desserts

No Thanksgiving is complete without some dessert. Whether you enjoy pumpkin, pies, or more, this year your air fryer will not disappoint!

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Air Fryer Apple Crisp

Enjoy the taste of fall all year round with this easy air fryer apple crisp! Perfectly roasted apples and a golden-brown streusel topping are ready in just 30 minutes.

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Air Fryer Baked Apples

Whether you’re whipping up a treat for the family or hosting a fall party, you have to try these air fryer baked apples! They’re easy to make, and the filling is downright irresistible.

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Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie Twists

Pumpkin pie is great on Thanksgiving Day, but these pumpkin pie twists bring a nice modern feel to the holiday. They also can be made-ahead of time!

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Air Fryer Apples

Air fryer apples are covered in graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon to create a delicious snack or dessert.

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Air Fried Oreos

This may not be a traditional Thanksgiving recipe, but this dessert is just too good to pass up, even on Thanksgiving. If you're looking for an air fryer dessert that will hands down amaze your guests, this is it.

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Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes

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Add this delicious air fryer dessert to the Thanksgiving menu and you've officially finished your Thanksgiving at the top of the class. They're delicious and topped with sugar and cinnamon!

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Air Fryer Mini Apple Pie Empanadas

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An apple pie in the air fryer?! Yes, please! It's one of the best air fryer Thanksgiving desserts you can make.

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Air Fryer Mini Pumpkin Pies

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These Air Fryer Mini Pumpkin Pies are premade pie dough to bring out the best flavor of the season... pumpkin!

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Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies

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Want to get a little fancier with your air fryer to really impress your guests with presentation as well as taste? These blueberry hand pies will do just that. They look perfectly elegant, yet don't take hours to make!

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Easy Air Fryer Caramelized Stone Fruits

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A healthy air fryer Thanksgiving dessert made with fruit. Serve with some vanilla ice cream for the ultimate flavor combination.

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Air Fryer Lava Cakes

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Lava cakes are made in the air fryer for a gran chocolate dessert to end the best of Thanksgivings.

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FAQs

How do you cook a large group for Thanksgiving? ›

Plan Ahead:

Making and freezing a large batch of your favorite recipe ahead of time to have on hand will save you a bunch of time—and cleanup. Keep it simple (you'll have ample opportunity to impress your guests on Thanksgiving) and go for one-pot wonders you can easily reheat, like a hearty stew.

How much food do I need for Thanksgiving for 12 people? ›

Especially if guests are arriving hours before dinner will be serve! I recommend 4 appetizers or bites per person. Most resources out there will recommend between 1 and 2 pounds of turkey per person. I think it's safe to plan for 1 1/2 pounds per person.

How many dishes do you need for Thanksgiving? ›

How many dishes should I serve with the turkey? For 4 people, choose 1-2 appetizers and 3 sides. For 8 people, choose 1-3 appetizers and 3 sides. For 16 people, choose 2-3 appetizers and 3 or more sides.

How many pounds of food do you need for Thanksgiving? ›

Aim for 1½ pounds of turkey per person, so for eight people, buy a 12-pound turkey, and for 12 people, buy an 18-pounder. The safest way to thaw a frozen turkey is in the refrigerator. You'll need about 24 hours per 4 to 5 pounds of turkey.

How much stuffing do I need for 50 people? ›

In order to fill the cavity of the bird you are stuffing, you should make 3/4 cup of stuffing per person. You may not be able to fit all the stuffing into your turkey. If this is the case, then you can even make a casserole to fill up your guests!

How do you host Thanksgiving for 30 people? ›

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  1. Organization Is Key. The most important part of hosting a big dinner, like Thanksgiving, is being really organized. ...
  2. Opt for Multiple Make-Ahead Casseroles. ...
  3. Distract With Snacks. ...
  4. Ask Guests to Bring Their Own Wine. ...
  5. Make Punch. ...
  6. Bake Desserts Two Days Early. ...
  7. Attitude Is Everything. ...
  8. Talk About the Food.
Oct 31, 2019

Is a 15 lb turkey enough for 10 people? ›

The general rule of thumb is 1–1½ pounds turkey per person. If that seems like a lot, remember that a whole turkey comes with a lot of parts that don't end up getting eaten.

How much does the average family pay for a Thanksgiving meal? ›

Most expensive 2023 Thanksgiving dinner

The Western region, which includes California, comes in at a close second, with an average classic Thanksgiving dinner cost of $63.89. That's only $0.16 less than the national average for last year.

How many people will a 20 pound turkey feed? ›

How to Figure Out How Much Turkey Per Person
Number of GuestsTurkey Weight–
1215lbs
1520lbs
2025lbs
2532lbs
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Nov 21, 2022

What is the most important meal on Thanksgiving? ›

Four Essentials for Thanksgiving
  • Turkey. Some would say a turkey is the most important food item at the table. ...
  • Mashed potatoes. There's nothing better than smooth and creamy mashed potatoes! ...
  • Cranberry Sauce. Thanksgiving is never Thanksgiving without this iconic treat. ...
  • Pies. We saved the best for last!
Nov 6, 2023

What is the main meal for most Americans on Thanksgiving? ›

Turkey. Turkey is the most common main dish of a Thanksgiving dinner, to the point that Thanksgiving is sometimes colloquially called "Turkey Day."

What is the most important food on a Thanksgiving table? ›

Stuffing. Good stuffing is key to a successful Thanksgiving dinner. At its simplest, stuffing is seasoned bread cubes mixed with onions and herbs. The stuffing is traditionally baked inside the bird but can also be baked in a separate baking dish.

Is it cheaper to eat out for Thanksgiving? ›

Dining out is more expensive this year compared with last year. Despite those rising costs, the fact that Thanksgiving's main course is more affordable means that 2023 may be the year to cook at home. That's opposite of 2022, when many economists said consumers may actually have saved money by going to a restaurant.

How many pounds of potatoes do I need for 15 people? ›

Plan on 1/3 to 1/2 pound potatoes per person for your feast.

Do you put stuffing in turkey? ›

Should I stuff my turkey? Stuffing cooked inside the turkey cavities is delicious, but it does slow down the cooking time and could be a potential health hazard if done incorrectly. For perfect no-worry results, opt for "dressing" instead – stuffing cooked alongside the bird instead of inside.

How do you cook for large amounts of people? ›

8 Tips For Cooking For Large Groups
  1. Keep things simple. ...
  2. Cook a crowd pleaser. ...
  3. Make something that's adaptable. ...
  4. Plan/Cook ahead. ...
  5. Invest in a slow cooker (or two) ...
  6. Make everyone your sous-chefs! ...
  7. Use a buffet approach. ...
  8. Finger food essentials.
May 24, 2019

How much food do I need for 20 people for Thanksgiving? ›

How Much Food to Make for Thanksgiving
Menu ItemSmall (2 to 4 )Large (14 to 20 )
Appetizer13 to 4
Soup4 cups16 cups
Turkey (whole)6 pounds18 to 25 pounds
Salad12 to 3
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Oct 29, 2021

How much stuffing do I need for 100 guests? ›

How Much Stuffing per Person?
  1. Amount per person: 3/4 cup of stuffing.
  2. Total Amount per 100 servings: 75 cups (18 3/4 quarts) of stuffing.

How much food do I need to feed 100 guests? ›

How Much Food to Serve at a Party
FOODSERVE 25SERVE 100
Meats
Chicken or turkey breast8–9 pounds32–36 pounds
Fish (fillets or steaks)7-1/2 pounds30 pounds
Hamburgers6-1/2–9-1/2 pounds26–30 pounds
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