16 air fryer holiday recipes that’ll save your sanity

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Deck the halls with boughs of… air fryer magic? Revolutionize your festive cooking game with 16 brilliant air fryer recipes that’ll make you want to kiss your stressed-out, oven-cooking days goodbye.

Sweet potatoes with pecans and nuts on a cutting board.
Air Fryer Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Campbells Green Bean Casserole

Classic Campbell's Green Bean casserole topped with fried onions.
Campbells Green Bean Casserole. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Christmas favorite comes out great in the air fryer. The green beans stay fresh while the onion topping gets extra crunchy – and your air fryer makes the whole process much faster.
Get the Recipe: Campbells Green Bean Casserole

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts in the air fryer basket.
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These Brussels sprouts get super crispy edges in the air fryer, making them a standout Christmas side dish. They cook quickly and turn out better than oven-roasted ones.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Air fryer hasselback potatoes stuffed with cheese and bacon.
Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These potatoes are cut into thin slices but kept whole, then cooked in the air fryer until they’re crispy. Stuffed with cheese and bacon, they make a show-stopping Christmas side dish.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast

Sliced pork loin on white plate with herbs.
Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

The air fryer makes this pork brown and crusty on the outside while keeping the inside juicy. It’s a good option for Christmas dinner when you want something different.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pork Loin Roast

Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Plate of butternut squash in front of an air fryer with a blue napkin in the background.
Air Fryer Butternut Squash. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This squash cooks up fast in the air fryer and makes a healthy addition to Christmas dinner. The quick cooking gives it nice brown spots and brings out its natural sweetness.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Air Fryer Christmas Cookies

Air fryer christmas cookies in a metal cookie tine with different decorations.
Air Fryer Christmas Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make one dough, divide it into batches and bake 4 different air fryer Christmas cookies. Make easy Sugar cookies, Thumbprint cookies, Kiss cookies and M&M cookies!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Christmas Cookies

Easy Air Fryer Turkey Legs

Air fryer turkey legs on a plate with parsley around.
Easy Air Fryer Turkey Legs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These turkey legs come out with brown skin and stay juicy inside when cooked in the air fryer. They’re good for a Christmas dinner when you don’t want to cook a whole bird.
Get the Recipe: Easy Air Fryer Turkey Legs

Air Fryer Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes with pecans and nuts on a cutting board.
Air Fryer Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These sweet potatoes cook up fast in the air fryer for Christmas dinner. They’re mixed with maple syrup and cinnamon, then topped with pecans or marshmallows.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

Top view of cooked spaghetti squash with some on a fork.
Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

The air fryer turns this squash into tender strands in about 20 minutes. It’s a light side dish that works well with other Christmas foods.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

Air Fryer Ham

Sliced ham with peach glaze in front of air fryer.
Air Fryer Ham. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

A simple way to cook ham in your air fryer with a sweet glaze. This quick cooking method is handy for Christmas dinner when your oven is full of other dishes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Ham

Air Fryer Apple Crisp

Forkfull of Air Fryer Apple Crisp.
Air Fryer Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

A Christmas dessert that’s faster than pie but just as good. The air fryer makes the topping brown and crunchy while keeping the apples soft.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Crisp

Air Fryer Garlic Knots

A person is holding up a garlic knot.
Air Fryer Garlic Knots. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Hot bread for your Christmas table in under 10 minutes using your air fryer. Starting with store-bought dough makes these garlic knots quick and simple.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Garlic Knots

Air Fryer Prime Rib

Air fryer prime rib after cooking.
Air Fryer Prime Rib. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cook your Christmas prime rib in the air fryer for meat that’s pink inside and brown outside. The air fryer helps this fancy cut of meat turn out just right without much work.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Prime Rib

Air Fryer Cornbread

Slices of air fryer cornbread sitting on a cutting board.
Air Fryer Cornbread. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This easy air fryer cornbread, made with buttermilk and honey, is a moist and slightly sweet Christmas side dish that’s ready fast. The air fryer helps to create a golden, crispy crust while keeping the interior tender and flavorful.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cornbread

Air Fryer Acorn Squash

Acorn squash after air frying with some of the insides scooped up on a fork.
Air Fryer Acorn Squash. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air fryer acorn squash is a delicious and simple Thanksgiving side dish that requires minimal effort. Ready in about 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for anyone looking to add a fuss-free, autumnal touch to their holiday table using their air fryer.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Acorn Squash

Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice baked potatoes topped with cheese, bacon bits and chives.
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These potatoes work great as a Christmas side dish in the air fryer. The outside gets crispy while the inside stays soft and creamy with cheese, sour cream, bacon, and chives mixed in.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes

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