Are you ready to create the BEST meal plan with your air fryer? Let’s do this with a Monthly Air Fryer Meal Plan.
I post a weekly menu on Mommy Hates Cooking every Sunday, and here I’m sharing a focused Monthly Air Fryer Meal Plan featuring only air fryer recipes you can rely on all month long.
I use my air fryer almost every day, so creating a dedicated air fryer meal plan made perfect sense. If you want an all-in-one appliance, I personally prefer the Ninja Foodi for many of these recipes.
The Ninja Foodi does a lot of jobs—air frying, roasting, baking and more—so it’s a great choice if you want flexibility. This plan will help you put together a month’s worth of meals while getting the most from your air fryer.
Why create an air fryer meal plan?
Meal planning streamlines your week and removes the daily “what’s for dinner?” stress. With a plan you already know what’s for dinner, which makes shopping and prepping much easier. Plans can be adjusted as life happens, but having a framework saves time and mental energy.
If some nights you prefer a non-air-fryer dish, simply mix a few air fryer recipes into your regular plan. Many people rely on air fryers only for frozen foods, but they’re excellent for full meals—mains, sides, breakfasts and desserts alike.
This monthly menu includes 20 Air Fryer Main Dish Recipes, 12 Air Fryer Side Dish Recipes, 4 Air Fryer Dessert Recipes, and 4 Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes.
Enjoy this Air Fryer Monthly Meal Plan and use it as a jumping-off point to build your favorite weekly menus.
20 Air Fryer Main Dish Recipes
Plan your menu with one of these 20 Air Fryer Main Dish Recipes!
Air Fryer Beef & Bean Chimichangas
Make the best Air Fryer Chimichangas in minutes!
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken Legs
Delicious sticky teriyaki chicken legs made quickly in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Sausage, Beans, & Potato Hash
A super easy gluten-free meal made in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken Nuggets
Quick, easy barbecue chicken nuggets—simple to make gluten-free if needed.
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Perfect wings for parties—crispy, sticky and full of flavor.
Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas
Easy, gluten-free shrimp fajitas that also work in the Ninja Foodi.
Easy Air Fryer Catfish
Delicious catfish with just three main ingredients, easily made gluten-free.
Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
Tender, flavorful stuffed peppers prepared quickly in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Pork Roast
Easy pork roast in the air fryer using a pork butt for a flavorful dinner.
Air Fryer Egg Rolls
Ready in about 10 minutes—easy, crisp egg rolls using simple ingredients.
Easy Air Fryer Salmon
Glazed salmon that’s flaky and delicious, ready in minutes.
Easy Air Fryer Turkey Legs
Big, fair-style turkey legs cooked to juicy perfection in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Sesame Chicken
A flavorful sesame chicken dinner that’s simple to prepare in the air fryer.
Easy Air Fryer Ham
Brown sugar glazed ham made easy in the Ninja Foodi or air fryer.
Air Fryer Crunchwrap
Tasty crunchwraps assembled and cooked to golden perfection in minutes.
Air Fryer Chicken and Broccoli
A quick, low-carb chicken and broccoli dinner made in 25 minutes.
Easy Air Fryer Brats
Simple brats ready in about 15 minutes—great for busy weeknights.
Cajun Shrimp Boil in the Air Fryer
A tasty twist on a classic shrimp boil, prepared in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Beef and Bean Taquitos
Crispy taquitos filled with seasoned beef and beans—easy and satisfying.
Gluten Free Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice
A tasty lunch or dinner option that’s quick and gluten-free friendly.
12 Air Fryer Side Dish Recipes
Plan the monthly meal plan with these 12 Air Fryer Side Dish Recipes!
Air Fryer Zucchini Pizza Boats (Ninja Foodi)
Low-carb, keto-friendly zucchini pizza boats made in the air fryer or Ninja Foodi.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
A great party snack or side—crispy bacon wrapped poppers from the air fryer.
Air Fryer Green Beans and Potatoes
A beautiful, tasty side dish that pairs with many air fryer mains.
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Crispy, caramelized Brussels sprouts that make a great side or snack.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Quick, crispy sweet potato chips for snacks or as a side dish.
Easy Air Fryer Hush Puppies
Quick hush puppies that pair well with air fryer fish and seafood dishes.
Air Fryer Seasoned Asparagus
Simple, seasoned asparagus that cooks quickly and tastes great.
Air Fryer Roasted Okra
A naturally gluten-free side with great texture and flavor.
Air Fryer Steak Fries
Classic steak fries made crisp and golden in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Crunchy zucchini fries that are easy to make gluten-free.
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Sweet or savory sweet potatoes ready in about 45 minutes with minimal effort.
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
Creamy, crowd-pleasing twice baked potatoes made quickly in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes
Make these easy breakfast recipes in your Air Fryer!
Air Fryer Egg Bites
Protein-filled egg bites made in minutes—great for grab-and-go mornings.
Air Fryer Biscuits
Flaky biscuits baked in the air fryer in eight minutes or less.
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
Make a big batch of breakfast potatoes that are gluten-free and full of flavor.
Air Fryer Sausage Patties
Quick sausage patties ready in about eight minutes—perfect for breakfast sandwiches.
Air Fryer Dessert Recipes
Make a tasty dessert with these Air Fryer Dessert Recipes!
Air Fryer Pizookie
A warm cookie skillet made quickly in the air fryer—an indulgent dessert for two or more.
Air-Fryer Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
A classic cookie baked in the air fryer for quick, chewy results.
Air Fryer Apple Fries
The perfect fall treat—crispy, cinnamon-coated apple fries from the air fryer.
Air Fryer Pumpkin Doughnut Holes
Cozy pumpkin-flavored doughnut holes that can be breakfast or dessert.
