10 Christmas Air Fryer Recipes That Save Time & Money

The holidays can be busy and expensive, but your air fryer can help you prepare delicious, festive dishes in less time while keeping your budget in control.

These 10 Christmas air fryer recipes are quick, affordable, and perfect for stress-free entertaining.

1. Air Fryer Garlic Butter Roast Chicken

A tender whole chicken cooked in the air fryer with crispy skin and rich garlic butter flavor—perfect for a small Christmas gathering.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)

• 3 tbsp melted butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp paprika

• Salt and pepper

• Fresh herbs (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Rub mixture all over chicken.

3. Air fry at 360°F (182°C) for 50–60 minutes, flipping halfway.

4. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

2. Air Fryer Honey-Glazed Carrots

Sweet, caramelized carrots with a hint of honey—budget-friendly and perfect as a festive side.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups baby carrots

• 2 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt, pepper

• Parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Toss carrots with oil, honey, salt, and pepper.

2. Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 15 minutes.

3. Garnish with parsley.

3. Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

Golden brown Brussels sprouts with crispy edges and delicious Christmas flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Brussels sprouts

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt, pepper

• Optional: balsamic glaze

Instructions:

1. Toss sprouts with oil, salt, and pepper.

2. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes.

3. Add balsamic glaze if desired.

4. Air Fryer Christmas Ham Steaks

Affordable ham steaks cooked in minutes with a sweet holiday glaze.

Ingredients:

• 4 ham steaks

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Mix sugar, mustard, and syrup.

2. Brush over ham steaks.

3. Air fry at 370°F (188°C) for 8 minutes.

5. Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms

A crowd-pleasing appetizer filled with herbed cream cheese and breadcrumbs.

Ingredients:

• 12 large mushrooms

• 4 oz cream cheese

• ¼ cup breadcrumbs

• 2 tbsp Parmesan

• Garlic powder, parsley

Instructions:

1. Mix filling ingredients.

2. Stuff mushrooms.

3. Air fry at 350°F (177°C) for 10 minutes.

6. Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans

Festive little bundles of green beans wrapped in crispy bacon.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb green beans

• 6–8 bacon slices

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp melted butter

Instructions:

1. Wrap green beans in bacon strips.

2. Brush with butter and sugar.

3. Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 12–14 minutes.

7. Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

Crispy seasoned potatoes that taste like holiday comfort food.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb baby potatoes

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp Parmesan

• Garlic powder, salt, pepper

Instructions:

1. Toss potatoes with seasonings.

2. Air fry at 390°F (199°C) for 15 minutes.

3. Shake halfway through.

8. Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Lean, high-protein turkey meatballs with festive herbs—great as an appetizer or main dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 1 egg

• ¼ cup breadcrumbs

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt, pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients and form balls.

2. Air fry at 370°F (188°C) for 10–12 minutes.

3. Serve with cranberry sauce.

9. Air Fryer Christmas Apple Crisps

A warm, budget-friendly dessert made with cinnamon apples and crunchy oat topping.

Ingredients:

• 2 apples, sliced

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp melted butter

• Cinnamon

• ¼ cup oats

Instructions:

1. Mix apples with cinnamon and sugar.

2. Air fry at 350°F (177°C) for 8 minutes.

3. Sprinkle oats on top before serving.

10. Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bites

Quick holiday donut balls made from biscuit dough—perfect for Christmas morning.

Ingredients:

• 1 tube biscuit dough

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Cut dough into small pieces.

2. Air fry at 350°F (177°C) for 6 minutes.

3. Toss in cinnamon sugar.