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Make an Easy Thanksgiving Dinner in the Air Fryer (15+ Recipes)

Make your Thanksgiving dinner in the air fryer this year with 15+ easy air fryer recipes for Thanksgiving! We have everything you need for a complete Thanksgiving menu, including a gorgeous whole roasted chicken, homemade turkey rub, sides, and desserts. Air frying is an easy way to make a Thanksgiving dinner perfect for feeding a small family!

air fried whole chicken on a platter with fresh herbs

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Air Fryer Thanksgiving Recipes

We decided to make our Thanksgiving dinner in the air fryer this year, including the main dish, sides, and desserts. We're excited to share these easy air fryer recipes with you so you can enjoy a quick, fun, and stress-free Thanksgiving!

After extensive testing, we created the perfect Thanksgiving menu for small families: whole roasted chicken with our homemade turkey seasoning, air fryer mashed potatoes, air fried stuffing and rich chicken gravy, baby carrots, air fryer green beans, squash, rolls, and even desserts like our air fryer apple fritters.

You can mix and match your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes and appetizers and customize your dinner to your liking!

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air fried whole chicken on a platter with fresh herbs

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

Enjoy deliciously juicy roasted chicken with nicely crisped skin in just over an hour following our easy Air Fryer Whole Chicken recipe! Air frying chicken whole saves on oven space and makes an amazing Thanksgiving dinner on a budget. Combined with our seasoning, it has the same great taste as a Thanksgiving turkey, but is much easier to make. Comfortably feeds up to six people, or a family of four with leftovers.

Check out this recipe

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Air fryer cornish hen on a dinner plate with fresh vegetables.

Air Fryer Cornish Hen

With crispy skin and juicy, tender meat, this recipe for Air Fryer Cornish Hen is irresistibly delicious. Only three ingredients and ready in just 35 minutes! Perfectly sized for a single-serving or two-person Thanksgiving dinner.

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turkey rub seasoning in a jar

Homemade Turkey Rub Seasoning

Our turkey rub seasoning recipe combines salt, pepper, and savory herbs to create a flavorful spice rub perfect for pairing with any poultry recipe! Use it to season a holiday turkey or a weekday chicken dinner.

Check out this recipe

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a white bowl of mashed potatoes with fresh herbs and butter

Air Fryer Mashed Potatoes

You can make the butteriest, creamiest mashed potatoes in the air fryer in just 45 minutes following our Air Fryer Mashed Potatoes recipe! Every bite tastes delicious!

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air fryer stuffing in a white bowl with a fork

Air Fryer Stuffing

Our recipe for Air Fryer Stuffing uses simple ingredients and is ready to serve in under 30 minutes. You'll love it!

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pouring chicken gravy over air fryer chicken

Chicken Gravy Recipe

Making Chicken Gravy from scratch is easy following our chicken gravy recipe! It takes a total time of just 20 minutes to make using simple ingredients, with or without chicken drippings.

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roasted garlic butter spread in a white dish with fresh parsley sprinkled on top

Roasted Garlic Butter

We're not exaggerating: this roasted garlic butter is life-changing! You'll want to serve it with everything. Easy ingredients and steps. This is one of the best sauces for serving with air fryer mashed potatoes and roasted chicken!

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Air fryer baby carrots on a serving plate ready to enjoy.

Air Fryer Baby Carrots

Easy to make and so delicious, Air Fryer Baby Carrots have a fork-tender texture and caramelized flavor that is just irresistible! We love these air fryer carrots for Thanksgiving dinner.

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Air fryer green beans from frozen in a serving dish.

Garlicky Frozen Green Beans in the Air Fryer

It's easy to make frozen green beans in the air fryer in less than 15 minutes! No prep necessary. Just cook, season, serve!

Check out this recipe

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sliced air fried acorn squash on a plate

Air Fryer Acorn Squash

Beautiful maple roasted Air Fryer Acorn Squash takes less than 30 minutes to make, and is packed with so much flavor!

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Crispy air fryer butternut squash cubes on a fork with fresh parsley.

Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Quick and easy Air Fryer Butternut Squash recipe: perfectly seasoned, crispy yet tender, ideal for a wholesome, flavorful side dish!

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Air fryer biscuits ready to eat.

Air Fryer Frozen Biscuits

Quick & Flaky Air Fryer Frozen Biscuits - Enjoy warm and fluffy biscuits in 20 minutes with our convenient recipe for frozen biscuits in the air fryer! You can also use gluten-free frozen biscuits if you're keeping your Thanksgiving dinner gluten-free.

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Air fryer Brussels sprout on a fork drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Crispy-Tender Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

With a caramelized and crispy exterior and a tender interior, these 20-minute Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are so delicious!

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A bowl of air fried sweet potato cubes garnished with chives.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

Air fry sweet potato cubes for a quick, easy, and delicious side dish or snack! Crispy on the outside, yet fluffy on the inside.

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apple chips on a plate with dip on the side

Air Fryer Apple Chips

Cinnamon sugar Air Fryer Apple Chips make a delicious, healthy snack for the entire family! They're easy to make in minutes!

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air fried apple fritters on a plate

Air Fryer Apple Fritters

Want that apple pie flavor without baking a pie? Crispy yet soft air fryer apple fritters make a truly delicious dessert! Ready in under 30 minutes with homemade vanilla icing.

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Slices of air fryer chicken on a plate with mashed potatoes stuffing green beans and cranberry sauce

FAQ

What are some non-traditional air fryer recipes for Thanksgiving?

If you're looking for more vegetables to fill out your plate, or just want to try something different this year, we have plenty of recipes for you to enjoy as a part of your Thanksgiving dinner. Try our roasted cauliflower, sliced potatoes, or roast garlic in the air fryer to serve with your meal!

How can I clean my air fryer basket easily after cooking dinner?

Thanksgiving dinner prep can get a bit messy, in our experience. We put together a guide on How to Clean an Air Fryer to make it easy for you to clean up after cooking, so your evening is hassle-free and not spent in the kitchen.

What should we make for next year?

What would you like to see featured for next year's Thanksgiving dinner in the air fryer? We're thinking air fryer ham, air fryer corn, and our own homemade cranberry sauce. Leave a comment with the Thanksgiving recipes you'd like to see made in the air fryer, or any side dishes and sauces you want us to make and share with you!

Leave a comment for us below with the recipe you enjoyed the most, or if you have questions about any of our air fryer recipes!

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