Source: Anna Pustynnikova, AdobeStockAn air fryer will be your best helper if you want to cook healthily. Vegetables come out vibrant and crispy, meat is tender and juicy, and baked goods are evenly cooked inside and out. An excellent way to maintain a balanced healthy diet without sacrificing flavor. Bookmark our recipes!
1. Chicken Fillet with Smoked Paprika in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockPaprika helps make chicken fillet aromatic and slightly sweet.
You will need: 1 chicken fillet, 1 tsp olive oil, salt, ground red pepper, smoked paprika, dried garlic.
Preparation: Rub the chicken fillet with olive oil and all spices to taste. Place on the air fryer rack and bake for 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
2. Healthy Cottage Cheese Casserole in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockThis cottage cheese casserole turns out tender and airy – a pure delight.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 80 ml yogurt, 2 eggs, 1 apple or pear, 1 tbsp rice flour, 0.5 tsp psyllium, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch vanilla, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Mash the cottage cheese with a fork and mix it with yogurt and eggs. Add all dry ingredients, then the chopped fruit. Place the cottage cheese mixture into a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes in the air fryer at 170 degrees Celsius.
3. Zucchini with Sour Cream in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockSoft, yet light and diet-friendly.
You will need: 600 g zucchini, 1 egg, 3 tbsp sour cream, 30 g herbs, salt, spices.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into rounds and place them in a baking dish. Whisk the egg with sour cream and spices, add chopped herbs, and pour the mixture over the zucchini. Bake for 25 minutes in the air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius.
4. Oatmeal Pancake in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockServe it with cream cheese, vegetables, tuna, or salmon.
You will need: 3 tbsp rolled oats, 1 egg, 50 ml milk, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Whisk milk with egg and salt, add oats, mix, and let stand for 10 minutes. Then pour the mixture into an air fryer basket lined with parchment paper and bake the oatmeal pancake for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Baked Healthy Vegetables in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockIn an air fryer, vegetables retain all their juices and vitamins.
You will need: 1 eggplant, 1 zucchini, 1 bell pepper, 200 g cauliflower, 2-3 cloves garlic, 10 g herbs, 10 ml olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables and herbs, press garlic through a press. Mix everything with olive oil, spices, and herbs, place in the air fryer basket and bake for 15-20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
6. Salmon Steak in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockThose healthy fats that your body needs.
You will need: 2 salmon steaks, 1 tsp olive oil, lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Sprinkle salmon with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Grease the rack with oil, place the steaks on it, and bake for 15 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Healthy Zucchini Muffins in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockSurprising with their ease of preparation and unusual taste.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 1/2 onion, 1 egg, 2 tbsp buckwheat or other flour, salt, spices.
Preparation: Grate and squeeze excess liquid from the zucchini, finely chop the onion, and mix everything with egg, salt, and spices. Add flour, and if desired, a little grated cheese or cottage cheese. Place the resulting batter into muffin molds and bake for 15-20 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Healthy Chicken and Broccoli Patties in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockDiet-friendly, yet very satisfying!
You will need: 2 chicken fillets, 2 eggs, 1 head broccoli, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, salt, spices.
Preparation: Pass chicken fillet, onion, carrot, and broccoli florets through a meat grinder or chop them with a blender. Add pressed garlic, eggs, and spices to taste.
Thoroughly mix the mince and form patties with wet hands. Place them in an air fryer dish, pour in a little boiling water, about 7-10 mm, and bake the patties for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Baked Sweet Potato in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockSweet potato becomes incredibly sweet, soft, and aromatic after baking. A healthy side dish!
You will need: 500 g sweet potato, 2 sprigs thyme, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Peel and slice the sweet potato into wedges, mix with all spices, and arrange in a single layer in an air fryer basket lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with oil, scatter thyme sprigs, and bake for 25 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
10. Cabbage Steaks in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockAn original side dish or a standalone lean meal.
You will need: 500 g cabbage, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, spices, Italian herbs.
Preparation: Slice cabbage into steaks about 2-3 cm thick. Mix olive oil with all spices and aromatic herbs, brush the cabbage with the resulting marinade, and place it on the air fryer rack. Bake for 20 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius, but be sure to flip the steaks after 10 minutes.
11. Healthy Syrniki (Cottage Cheese Pancakes) in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockSyrniki in an air fryer turn out quite tender, but they don't spread and hold their shape.
You will need: 500 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 2-3 tbsp oat bran, sugar substitute, salt.
Preparation: Thoroughly mix cottage cheese with eggs, sugar substitute, and salt. Add oat bran, mix again, and let the dough rest for 15 minutes. Then form small syrniki and arrange them on the air fryer rack. Bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Rice with Vegetables in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockNo frying pans and no extra oil!
You will need: 150 g rice, 1 bell pepper, 1 zucchini, 100 g frozen green peas, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop all vegetables, rinse the rice, and place everything in a baking dish. Drizzle with oil, season, mix, and pour in about 300 ml of boiling water. Place the dish in the air fryer, cover with foil, and cook for 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Stir several times during this period, and add more water if needed.
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13. Healthy Snails with Cottage Cheese and Cheese in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA satisfying but light pastry for a snack.
You will need: 8 sheets rice paper, 150 g cottage cheese, 50 g hard cheese, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 20 g herbs, salt, spices, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Mix cottage cheese, grated cheese, chopped herbs, and egg. Moisten 2 sheets of rice paper in warm water, overlap them, and add the cottage cheese and cheese filling in a long strip down the center. Season, roll into a cylinder, and then coil it into a snail shape. Repeat with the remaining sheets. Brush the resulting snails with egg yolk, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for 10 minutes in the air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius.
14. Baked Apples with Cottage Cheese in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockIf desired, also add a little honey or sweetener.
You will need: 4 apples, 200 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 1 handful raisins, 1 handful walnuts.
Preparation: Soak raisins for 10 minutes in hot water, chop walnuts, then mix them with cottage cheese and egg. Cut off the tops of the apples, core them, and fill them with the prepared mixture. Bake for 25 minutes in the air fryer at 190 degrees Celsius. If necessary, cover the apples with foil during cooking.
15. Stuffed Bell Peppers in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA complete meal for lunch or dinner!
You will need: 6 large bell peppers, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 6 tbsp rice, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp sour cream, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Boil rice until half-cooked, finely chop carrot and onion, mix them with rice and season. Fill the pepper halves with this mixture, and if desired, add a little grated cheese. Mix 1 cup of water, sour cream, tomato paste, and spices. Place the stuffed peppers in a dish, pour in the sauce, cover with foil, and place on the upper rack of the air fryer. Bake for approximately 30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, but remove the foil 10 minutes before the end of cooking.
16. Healthy Turkey Patties in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockAnother juicy and healthy patty recipe for the whole family!
You will need: 400 g ground turkey, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 egg, 2 tbsp oat bran, 100 ml kefir, salt, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop onion and carrot by any convenient method, mix them with ground turkey, season to taste, and add egg, kefir, and oat bran. Mix thoroughly and let the mince rest for 20 minutes, then form patties with wet hands and arrange them in the air fryer basket. Bake for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, flipping once during cooking.
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17. Cod Fillet in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockQuick and easy to prepare, even for those with no special culinary skills.
You will need: 600 g cod fillet or other fish, 1 onion, 3 tbsp soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Cut the fish fillet into serving pieces, and the onion into rings. Add soy sauce and spices, mix, and let marinate for 20 minutes. Then place the fish in the air fryer basket and bake for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Shrimp in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockShrimp quickly brown, retaining their firmness and juiciness.
You will need: 500 g shrimp, 2 cloves garlic, 100 ml soy sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Mix soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, aromatic herbs, and pressed garlic. Marinate thawed shrimp in this mixture for 15 minutes, then arrange them on the air fryer rack and bake for 10 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
19. Marinated Tofu in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockTofu absorbs the marinade's aroma well and becomes firm yet soft inside.
You will need: 200-250 g tofu, 25 ml soy sauce, 10 ml rice vinegar, 10 ml sesame oil, 30 g cornstarch.
Preparation: Cut tofu into cubes and marinate them in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar for 15 minutes. Then drain the marinade, coat the tofu in cornstarch, place in the air fryer basket, and bake for 15-18 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius. Stir once during the process.
20. Healthy Lavash with Cottage Cheese and Spinach in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA healthy snack with a tender and vibrant filling!
You will need: 200 g lavash, 400 g cottage cheese, 100 g spinach, 1 egg, herbs, salt, spices, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Whisk the egg, set a little aside for brushing, and mix the rest with cottage cheese, chopped spinach, and herbs. Season the filling and wrap it in strips of lavash in any convenient way. Brush the lavash with the reserved egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake for 10 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius.