40+ Best Air Fryer Summer Recipes

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Delicious air fryer summer recipes that make grilling inside even better with everything from fresh corn on the cob to crispy fries. It’s everything you didn’t know you could make in the air fryer.

Whether you’re pairing your easy air fryer meal with something cooked up on the grill or air frying your entire dinner, this list has you covered.

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It includes all your favorite grill time favorites (think hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ chicken) and ways to use up your garden vegetables.

Speaking of, if you haven’t checked out this awesome list of vegetables to make in your air fryer, it’s time for you to do that now.

Why You Should Cook in Your Air Fryer This Summer

  • It doesn’t heat your house as an oven does.
  • You can make side dishes healthy by cooking french fries or onion rings without the oil.
  • You don’t have to worry about the weather. Who likes grilling in the rain?!
  • You don’t have to worry about running out of propane or charcoal.
  • Everything cooks evenly.
  • It just tastes amazing every time!
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These recipes are categorized into main dishes, side dishes, and then desserts!

Air Fryer Summer Main Dishes

The best main air fryer grilling recipes you can make rain or shine. They char up just like the grill!

Air fryer hamburger on a white plate with a bun, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

Air Fryer Hamburgers

4.26 from 54 votes
How to cook hamburgers inside your air fryer that are juicy and delicious in just 5 ingredients. They're completely keto without the buns! Make the from fresh or view directions for air frying frozen hamburgers here.
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Hot Dogs in Buns inside Air Fryer

Air Fryer Hot Dogs

4.66 from 78 votes
An easy way to cook hot dogs without a grill. Can be cooked from fresh or frozen for an easy air fryer meal.
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Close up of cooked air fryer chicken drumsticks in the air fryer basket.

Air Fryer BBQ Drumsticks

4.51 from 140 votes
Crispy air fried chicken legs are basted with BBQ sauce to create a flavorful chicken meal. Tastes just like grilled.
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Cooked stuffed peppers in an air fryer basket with browned melted cheese on top.

Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers

5 from 2 votes
These tasty air fryer stuffed peppers are so easy to make! The ground beef and rice filling is super satisfying while the melty cheese on top adds the perfect finishing touch.
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cooked bats in air fryer basket

Air Fryer Brats

4.58 from 26 votes
A delicious bratwurst recipe that tastes like it came right off the grill! Directions for fresh and frozen brats are included.
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Raw chicken fajitas inside air fryer

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

4.53 from 86 votes
Air fryer chicken fajitas are coated in chili lime seasoning for a spicy flavorful dinner.
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Pork steaks in the air fryer on a white plate served with asparagus.

Air Fryer Pork Steaks

4.43 from 73 votes
Air Fryer Pork Steaks are coated in a dry rub and BBQ sauce for full flavor and easy dinner idea.
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Crispy and juicy air fryer fried chicken

Air Fryer Fried Chicken

4.76 from 69 votes
Crispy, juicy, Southern fried chicken legs made with buttermilk in the air fryer and without excess grease and oil!
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Closeup of cooked salmon in the air fryer.

Air Fryer Garlic Butter Salmon

4.62 from 47 votes
A delicious air fryer salmon dish cooked with the skin on and covered with a simple garlic butter sauce with no breading. It can be cooked from fresh and frozen.
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Air fryer Impossible Burger

Impossible Burger in the Air Fryer

5 from 1 vote
Air fryer Impossible Burgers are juicy, delicious, and ready in just 10 minutes! These patties are so good, your family might not even realize they’re eating a plant based burger.
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Cooked bone in chicken in air fryer

Air Fryer Bone-In Chicken Breasts

4.48 from 270 votes
Air Fryer Bone-in Chicken Breasts are coated in brown sugar, paprika, and red pepper flakes for a sweet and spicy dinner dish.
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Italian sausage with peppers and onions cooked in an air fryer basket

Air Fryer Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions

4.47 from 90 votes
A delicious Italian sausage dish served in a toasted roll with air fried peppers and onions.
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teriyaki salmon filets cooking in air fryer

Teriyaki Salmon in the Air Fryer

5 from 3 votes
Try making teriyaki salmon in the air fryer using a simple sauce from scratch for a super delicious and easy weeknight dinner!
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Air fryer eggplant Parmesan on a plate side by side.

Air Fryer Eggplant Parm

4.55 from 20 votes
Air fryer eggplant Parmesan delivers on all the breaded crunch without the deep-frying! Top with marinara and mozzarella for a dish everyone will love.
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Air Fryer Tilapia on a plate with lemon wedges on top

Air Fryer Tilapia

4.54 from 96 votes
Looking for a healthy weeknight dinner that can be on the table quickly? Air fryer tilapia takes less than 20 minutes and works great with fresh or frozen fillets.
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Close up of air fried chicken thighs sitting on a white plate with extra marinade glazed on top.

Air Fryer Honey Soy Chicken Thighs

4.45 from 118 votes
An air fryer chicken thighs recipe that is easy, but flavorful and tastes just like it was grilled.
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Pineapple Chicken with Pineapple Chunks on a white plate

Air Fryer Pineapple Chicken

4.39 from 49 votes
If pineapple doesn't scream summer, what does? A delicious and convenient way to make pineapple chicken in just minutes! It's sweet and full of Hawaiian flavor.
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Scallops on a plate with lemon slices and parsley

Air Fryer Scallops

4.68 from 46 votes
Air fryer scallops are one of the easiest ways to prepare this delectable seafood! Breaded scallops are cooked to golden perfection in less than 15 minutes.


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Chili Cheese Air Fryer Dogs on a cutting board

Air Fryer Chili Cheese Dogs

4.41 from 5 votes
Deliciously air fryer grilled hot dogs smothered in chili and cheese on a sausage roll for the ultimate comfort food.
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air fryer basket with cooked shrimp

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

5 from 1 vote
You won’t believe how quick and easy it is to make air fryer coconut shrimp! Coat the shrimp, air fry to golden perfection, and be ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.
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air fried catfish nuggets

Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets

5 from 3 votes
No one will be able to resist air fryer catfish nuggets! Tender fish bites coated in super-crispy breading are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauces.
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air fried fully cooked smoked sausage in air fryer basket

Smoked Sausage in the Air Fryer

5 from 2 votes
Make smoked sausage in your air fryer with this easy recipe! Upgrade your next appetizer spread with this savory and delectable snack.
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Cooked cornish hen in the air fryer

Air Fryer Cornish Hen

4.56 from 49 votes
Skip the store-bought rotisserie chicken and make this easy air fryer cornish hen recipe right at home! Five easy steps to perfectly cooked birds with irresistibly crispy skin.


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Air Fryer Mahi Mahi with a bite on a fork served with green beans and a slice of lemon

Air Fryer Mahi Mahi

4.50 from 175 votes
This air fryer mahi mahi recipe can be ready in about 30 minutes! Flaky fish in a crispy panko breading makes this dish irresistible.
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Summer Air Fryer Side Dishes

All the best summer side dishes to make in your air fryer. They use up produce from your garden and pair perfectly with your easy BBQ meal.

Overhead view of air fryer zucchini fries on a baking pan with a side of sauce.

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

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Looking for a healthy side that even picky eaters will devour? Air fryer zucchini fries are coated in breadcrumbs and Parmesan, then fried to crispy, irresistible perfection!
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Air Fryer Ranch potatoes on a white plate with more in a square air fryer basket

Air Fryer Ranch Potatoes

4.21 from 24 votes
Crispy and creamy potatoes are coated in ranch seasoning for the perfect addition to a summer BBQ!
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Fried pickles in an air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Pickles

5 from 1 vote
Looking for a perfect snack or appetizer? Air fryer pickles are crunchy on the outside, hot and juicy on the inside, and can be ready in less than 20 minutes!
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Full plate of breaded eggplant fries from air fryer

Air Fryer Eggplant

4.72 from 7 votes
Air fryer eggplant is sliced, breaded, and fried for a healthier take on French fries! They’re crunchy, satisfying, and perfect for dipping.
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Seasoned cherry tomatoes that have been cooked in a black air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Tomatoes

5 from 1 vote
Looking for a quick and easy way to enjoy delicious roasted cherry tomatoes? Try these mouthwatering air fryer tomatoes — seasoned to perfection and ready in minutes!
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Air fryer corn on the cob cooked inside an air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

4.62 from 36 votes
An easy roasted air fryer corn on the cob recipe coated with parmesan cheese. It's everything you didn't know you needed in a summer corn recipe.
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shishito peppers in air fryer basket

Air Fryer Shishito Peppers

5 from 1 vote
Air fryer shishito peppers come together with a few simple ingredients. Charred, crispy, and filled with flavor, it’s the best app ever!
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slices of squash placed in air fryer

Air Fryer Squash

4.49 from 29 votes
This air fryer squash recipe is easy and versatile, savory and scrumptious. It is packed with both flavor and nutrition for the whole family.
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Close-up of cooked air fryer wings in an air fryer basket.

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

4.49 from 66 votes
My air fryer chicken wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor! They're perfect for parties, game days, and more, they come together with minimal ingredients in just 30 minutes.
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Cooked zucchini chips in air fryer

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

4.50 from 12 votes
A new way to use all those zucchinis that are coming out of your ears this summer season. Freshly cut zucchini is coated with a light and airy panko breadcrumbs cooked in an air fryer to perfection.
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shake air fryer basket to mix up the diced potatoes

Air Fryer Diced Potatoes

4.74 from 41 votes
Looking for the best way to serve potatoes with minimal prep? Air fryer diced potatoes are crispy, fluffy, and so simple to make!
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Closeup view of a prepared blooming onion on aluminum foil in a black air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Blooming Onion

5 from 3 votes
Traditional blooming onion recipe in the air fryer. Please make this an easy and overly delicious recipe. If you need more time to perfect this one, let me know because I need it perfect.
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close up of green bean fries in air fryer

Air Fryer Green Bean Fries

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Need to get your family to eat their veggies? Air fryer green bean fries are a crowd-pleaser! Serve with your favorite sauce and enjoy.
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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers on a white plate

Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

4.50 from 191 votes
Finally, a way to use up all those jalapenos in the garden! Roasted jalapenos are filled with cream cheese and wrapped in thinly sliced bacon. It's the perfect party food! You can also swap out the jalapenos for mini sweet peppers.
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An individual serving of peach cobbler in a small white dessert dish.

Air Fryer Peach Cobbler

4.67 from 9 votes
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of air fryer peach cobbler! Sweet, juicy peaches topped with a golden bisquick crust is a super easy recipe that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
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Side view of stacked air fryer green tomatoes to see the golden brown and crispy spots.

Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

4.42 from 151 votes
An air fried version of a traditional fried green tomatoes that's coated in cornmeal and breadcrumbs for a summer snacking delight.
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Crispy homemade air fryer onion rings on plate in dipping sauce

Air Fryer Onion Rings

4.75 from 4 votes
These air fryer onion rings are crispy perfection! Just slice, dredge, then air fry for the best onion rings ever in less than 30 minutes.
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Roasted broccoli in air fryer basket cooked

Air Fryer Broccoli Parmesan

4.55 from 37 votes
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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3 halves of garlic bread inside the air fryer cooked

Garlic Bread in the Air Fryer

4.54 from 13 votes
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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Cooked carrots in the air fryer.

Roasted Air Fryer Carrots

4.47 from 115 votes
The same great taste of roasted carrots from the oven in less time and less oil.
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Cooked asparagus in air fryer

Air Fried Asparagus with Garlic and Parmesan

4.55 from 59 votes
A delicious and healthy air fryer asparagus recipe done in less than 10 minutes.
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Close up of air fryer okra breaded and in a small bowl.

Air Fryer Okra

4.43 from 66 votes
Okra is breaded with breadcrumbs and cornmeal to get that same fried okra taste you know and love!
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Air Fryer nachos in air fryer basker

Air Fryer Nachos

4.75 from 24 votes
A delicious healthy snack that gets the same grilled flavor you love in the air fryer. Plus, it only takes 2 minutes to make!
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Air Fryer Onion Rings with Ketchup on a white plate

Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings

4.36 from 78 votes
An easy way to make frozen onion rings crispy without any added oil.
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Air fryer fries on a white plate with ketchup.

Air Fryer French Fries

4.44 from 23 votes
These crispy air fried french fries are made within 30 minutes and pair perfectly for any summer meal. Enjoy a deep-fried flavor burst with little to no oil.
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Air fryer sweet potato fries from overhead with crispy pieces.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

4.53 from 153 votes
Delicious sweet potato fries that are perfect as a side dish to any meal. Don't want them fresh? Try out these crispy frozen air fryer sweet potato fries.
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Raw fresh green beans in the air fryer basket about to be air fried.

Asian-Style Air Fryer Green Beans

4.39 from 18 votes
A delicious Asian-Inspired air fryer dish that can complement stir fries or even just chicken.
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Baby Potatoes on a white plate

Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

4.50 from 34 votes
Roasted baby potatoes are cooked to perfection in this easy flavorful air fryer side dish. It's the perfect summer air fryer side dish!
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Cooked avocado fries in air fryer basket

Air Fryer Avocado Fries with Sriracha-Ranch Dip

4.75 from 8 votes
A light and crispy side dish made with creamy avocado and light, airy panko breadcrumbs.
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Bowl of cooked potato chips

Air Fryer Potato Chips

4.75 from 4 votes
Crispy, crunchy, wonderful snacking right at home? It’s all possible with these Air Fryer potato chips! So easy to make and healthier than regular potato chips. Win-win!
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Air Fryer Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Who can have a summer party without salsa?! This delicious spicy roasted tomatillo salsa is made with the help of your air fryer and blender!
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Air Fryer Roasted Ratatouille Recipe

This Air Fryer Roasted Ratatouille Recipe gives you all the flavor of a traditional ratatouille without all of the work! Enjoy a delicious gluten-free and vegan side dish with minimal effort!
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Air Fryer Eggplant Chips

These Air Fryer Eggplant Chips are healthy and easy to make. Rethink your snack craving with this veggie alternative.
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Summer Air Fryer Desserts

Hand holding an air fryer oreos that has been bitten into so you can see the oreo in the middle.

Air Fried Oreos

4.58 from 410 votes
Love this summer fair favorite? These air fried Oreos are cooked without the excess oil but create a crispy outside with a fluffy Oreo inside. They taste as heavenly as they look.
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Smores ingredients inside the air fryer

Air Fryer S’mores

4.67 from 6 votes
This air fryer s'mores recipe will give you crispy, golden-brown marshmallows with hot, gooey centers every time! Top with chocolate and graham crackers, then dig in.
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Molten Lava Cake with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup with piece missing and Nutella center oozing out

Air Fryer Lava Cakes

4.41 from 22 votes
Everyone loves chocolate and nutella. Now how about using your air fryer to turn these flavors into easy molten lava cakes? So decadent, everyone will want a bite!
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Air Fryer Jelly Donuts stacked with jelly oozing out

Air Fryer Jelly Donuts

4.41 from 52 votes
They may not be a normal summer recipe, but these fried favorites will leave you oozing for more this season.
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Air Fryer Cookie Cake for One from overhead with ice cream anf syrup drizzled on top

Air Fryer Cookie Cake

4.39 from 13 votes
A sweet and rich air fryer cookie loaded with chocolate chips and ready to be your new favorite dessert.
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air fryer sweet potato dessert fries on a white plate

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Fries

4.39 from 26 votes
A sweet way to enjoy sweet potatoes as a healthier dessert option. Serves great as a side too!
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Blueberry Hand Pies Recipe

Load up those summer fruits and make this delicious blueberry hand pie recipe in the air fryer. You can even use a refrigerated pie crust!
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Air Fryer Grilled Peaches

Who doesn't love grilled peaches in the summer? Use your air fryer to recreate that taste you love and don't forget to top it with some vanilla ice cream!
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Air Fryer Recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas

These Air Fryer Strawberry Chimichangas are sweet and delicious, especially when you use fresh seasonal strawberries!
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  1. Jenn says:

    What an amazing collection of recipes! I want to try them all – where to start first?

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