01of 07Fish Tacos with Shredded Cabbage, Salsa Verde, and Lime CremaVictor ProtasioLet’s leave the task of deep-frying foods to restaurants. The mess it makes at home just isn’t worth it! Especially when an air fryer does such a great job of making crispy coatings, like with these fish fingers. They are the perfect size to stuff in a fish taco — with room for toppings.Get the recipeHERE.
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Fish Tacos with Shredded Cabbage, Salsa Verde, and Lime Crema
Victor Protasio

Let’s leave the task of deep-frying foods to restaurants. The mess it makes at home just isn’t worth it! Especially when an air fryer does such a great job of making crispy coatings, like with these fish fingers. They are the perfect size to stuff in a fish taco — with room for toppings.
Get the recipeHERE.
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Chicken Shawarma Bowls

They are topped with a refreshing chopped tomato and cucumber salad and a dollop of yogurt-tahini sauce.
03of 07Pesto Salmon with Lentil and Arugula SaladVictor ProtasioSalmon is air fried in this recipe, then topped with pesto that’s been thinned a bit with olive oil, making a fish dish that’s as pretty as it is tasty.The convenience of store-bought pesto and canned lentils let this meal come together in about 20 minutes.Get the recipeHERE.
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Pesto Salmon with Lentil and Arugula Salad

Salmon is air fried in this recipe, then topped with pesto that’s been thinned a bit with olive oil, making a fish dish that’s as pretty as it is tasty.
The convenience of store-bought pesto and canned lentils let this meal come together in about 20 minutes.
04of 07Pepperoni and Roasted Pepper CalzonesVictor ProtasioThink of calzones as pizza hand pies, filled with your favorite toppings. With a crispy exterior in every bite, they are perfect for crust-lovers.Skip the pepperoni if you’d like — there’s plenty of flavor here to keep the vegetarians happy.Get the recipeHERE.
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Pepperoni and Roasted Pepper Calzones

Think of calzones as pizza hand pies, filled with your favorite toppings. With a crispy exterior in every bite, they are perfect for crust-lovers.
Skip the pepperoni if you’d like — there’s plenty of flavor here to keep the vegetarians happy.
05of 07Turkey-Zucchini MeatloavesVictor ProtasioMaking individual loaves in the air fryer not only cuts down on cooking time but is also more fun for kids. The zucchini sneaks in more veggies and adds flavor and moisture to the loaves.Get the recipeHERE.
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Turkey-Zucchini Meatloaves

Making individual loaves in the air fryer not only cuts down on cooking time but is also more fun for kids. The zucchini sneaks in more veggies and adds flavor and moisture to the loaves.
06of 07Stuffed Bell Peppers with Artichoke Hearts and White BeansJen CauseyStuffed with white beans, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, and cheese, and seasoned with a nice amount of fresh basil and garlic, these stuffed peppers are a satisfying vegetarian supper. Choose any color bell pepper, or even an assortment, if you’d like.Get the recipeHERE.
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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Artichoke Hearts and White Beans
Jen Causey

Stuffed with white beans, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, and cheese, and seasoned with a nice amount of fresh basil and garlic, these stuffed peppers are a satisfying vegetarian supper. Choose any color bell pepper, or even an assortment, if you’d like.
07of 07Cowboy Caviar with Air Fried Tortilla ChipsVictor ProtasioCowboy caviar, sometimes called Texas caviar, is a salsa made with black eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, onion, and avocado. So maybe it’s not a full dinner idea, but it’s certainly nutrient- dense.This version, paired with tortilla chips made in the air fryer, means you can control how much salt you add to the chips. You can also use any color tortillas you can find at the market: white, yellow, blue, or red.Get the recipeHERE.
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Cowboy Caviar with Air Fried Tortilla Chips

Cowboy caviar, sometimes called Texas caviar, is a salsa made with black eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, onion, and avocado. So maybe it’s not a full dinner idea, but it’s certainly nutrient- dense.
This version, paired with tortilla chips made in the air fryer, means you can control how much salt you add to the chips. You can also use any color tortillas you can find at the market: white, yellow, blue, or red.Get the recipeHERE.
source: people.com