Planning what to serve for Christmas lunch? Your handy-dandy air fryer will be your saving grace. Cutting cooking time in half (in most cases) means you’ll spend less time stressing in the kitchen and more time sipping a homemade strawberry slushy in the backyard on Christmas Day. From the viral air fryer charcuterie chips to start, a succulent air fryer pork with peach and pecan stuffing to fill up your hungry guests, to a sweet cherry and almost tart for dessert – the possibilities are endless when you have an air fryer (and this curated recipe guide) by your side.
Ready to finalise the menu? Below are our favourite air fryer Christmas recipes that deserve a spot on your Christmas spread.
9 best air fryer Christmas recipes 2025
One of the best things that came out of this year is the viral air fryer charcuterie chips. Incredibly easy to make and a fave amongst hosts and guests alike. Top with your favourite charcuterie ingredients and you’ve just got yourself a show-stopping appetiser for Christmas. Yum!
Juicy, golden, and packed full of flavour. A dish that looks like it took hours in the oven is ready in just over an hour in the air fryer. If you’re looking for a main that is sure to impress (with actually very little effort), this is the one.
Need something sweet to wrap up a whole Christmas meal? Try these air fryer cherry and almond tarts. Remember to serve with a scoop (or two) of your favourite vanilla ice cream.
Ready in just 20 minutes, this is the perfect side that’ll have people going in for seconds. The secret? The homemade roasted garlic dressing. Make sure you keep that leftover dressing in an airtight container in the fridge so you can save it for later.
Have hungry kids to feed? Whip up these cheeky cheeseburger loaded fries and satiate those hunger pangs in seconds. Layered with mince, cheese, and pickles – it just hits the spot.
Elevated fish and chips? Say less. These herby crumbed fish fillets and more-ish, accordion potatoes deserve a spot in your Christmas lunch spread. Air-fried to perfection, it’s crispy, light, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
You might be thinking…why would I need an air fryer for a tiramisu dessert? This is because it’s a tiramisu cheesecake – your two favourite desserts in one. With a chocolate-biscuit base and coffee-flavoured filling, it’s a heavenly combo that’ll have you (and your guests) asking for seconds.
An entertaining fav, this sticky-sweet air-fried cherry tomato crostini is a must this Christmas. With a crispy garlicky base, creamy ricotta, and honey-roasted tomatoes, this will be the cherry on top on Christmas Day.
What if we told you that the secret to a good salad is actually using an air fryer? Turn your vegies into crispy golden delights, toss them with toasted hazelnuts, and drizzle with an easy homemade lemon-mustard dressing, and you’ve made yourself one of the best side dishes for Christmas lunch. You’re welcome.
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