21 Fall Air Fryer Recipes

You'll fall for these autumnal air fryer recipes.

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The only thing better than the delicious taste of fall food is the convenience of the air fryer. And if you have ever dreamed about using your air fryer for every meal, then keep reading. Whether you're having a Halloween party, hosting Thanksgiving dinner, or just want to enjoy comforting fall flavors, these recipes are perfect—and they're ready in less time than their non-air-fried options. Scroll through to find tasty recipes for air-fried pumpkin pie cookies, pumpkin seeds, schnitzel, chicken calzones, and so much more.

These mini apple hand pies are so easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes. This recipe uses a can of apple pie filling, but you can use fresh apples if you prefer—simply cook them with a little sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to soften them up before making the pies.

Looking for a quick and simple dinner? Try these baby back ribs in the air fryer. That's right, we said quick and simple ribs. You can have these ribs prepped and cooked in under an hour thanks to your air fryer. "Did not make any changes. I shared the meal with my neighbors who thought I was in the kitchen all day. It was perfect! I know I will make it many more times. Thank goodness for air fryers," says reviewer Vicky Rossano.

The perfect side dish to any meal, these air fryer baked potatoes are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. Serve them with your favorite baked potato toppings—like butter, sour cream, chives, cheese, and bacon. If you can't use peanut oil, try olive oil, duck fat, or bacon grease.

"Air fry your apple crisp for a super crispy oatmeal streusel topping and a soft and moist apple center. Top with ice cream or whipped cream and caramel sauce, or eat it straight out of your air fryer," says Allrecipes Allstar Yoly.

These steak and cheese melts make for a great appetizer or dinner, and they're made completely in the air fryer. "I loved how easy this was to make!! I love my air fryer and Philly cheesesteak so this was perfect," says home cook Heather Doherty Musto.

If you're craving turkey or hosting a small Thanksgiving gathering, this top-rated turkey breast is so easy to make in the air fryer (and it feeds six). The turkey is topped with an herb butter made with rosemary, chives, and garlic, but you can use any herbs you like. "The turkey breast was moist and delicious! We'll be making it again as it's super easy and tastes great," says reviewer Kris.

These pumpkin-flavored donut holes are coated in a pumpkin spice and cinnamon-sugar mixture. If you want, you can glaze these donuts—recipe creator Yoly suggests glazing them with a milk and confectioners' sugar mix.

Get your pumpkin pie fix with these pumpkin-filled cookies. "They're somewhere between a mini pie and a cookie, perfect for the holidays, but perfect as a snack, dessert, or with a cup of morning coffee any time of year," says Allrecipes Allstar lutzflcat.

These air-fried chicken calzones are the perfect appetizer for your fall get-together. They're packed with spinach, mozzarella, marinara, and cooked chicken breast—and you can use a rotisserie chicken to save some extra time. Serve these calzones with extra marinara for dipping.

"I made this recipe in my Cuisinart Air Fryer Oven and my brownies wound up with a crispy and crackly top yet soft and gooey in the center. Air frying the brownies cuts the baking time in half and there's no need to preheat your air fryer oven," says recipe contributor Yoly.

Serve these Cajun crab cakes as an appetizer or on a slider bun for dinner. While the recipe recommends serving with remoulade sauce, reviewers like to use Yum Yum sauce. "This was so good! You only need to air fry it for 3/4 minutes each side. It tasted like restaurant quality! Family was very impressed," says reviewer Danielle Aden.

"These cinnamon-sugar-coated apple bombs made with refrigerated biscuits are a breeze to make. Kids love to help make these," says recipe creator Yoly. With only four ingredients, these bite-sized treats can't get any easier.

These air-fried potstickers are filled with ground pork, water chestnuts, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. "Air-fried potstickers, crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside," says Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole.

Use your leftover apples from apple picking to make these stuffed apples. Stuff your favorite flavor apple with raisins, walnuts, butter, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg and air fry until crunchy on the outside and juicy and creamy on the inside.

"Cooking your pancakes in the air fryer is a great option for those mornings when you're in a hurry. These will be ready and on your table in less than 10 minutes! Top with butter and sugar-free maple syrup," says recipe contributor Yoly. You can use any nut butter in place of the peanut butter.

These three-ingredient pumpkin seeds are the perfect snack for salt and vinegar lovers. "Awesome I thought they would be too salty, but they were just right! I tripled the recipe and didn't change a thing. Even my daughter liked them," says home cook Dana Cooks.

Start your day off right with these pumpkin bagels made in the air fryer. This bagel is made with Greek yogurt and pumpkin and topped with oatmeal, honey, Cheddar cheese, and cinnamon—it may sound odd, but don't knock it until you try it! Serve these tasty, kid-friendly bagels topped with cream cheese.

These air-fried apple fritters will give you that same delicious taste without the grease or guilt. Serve these crispy fritters alongside the easy-to-make salted caramel sauce.

Switch it up this Thanksgiving and try these Air Fryer Stuffing Balls. "These little gems have all the flavors of traditional stuffing but are made in the air fryer. Slightly crunchy on the outside with a soft interior. They can be made well in advance or frozen for future use. Feel free to customize these with your favorite seasonings," says Allrecipes Allstar Bren.

Celebrate Oktoberfest with this guilt-free air-fried chicken schnitzel. "I find chicken thighs to be more flavorful than chicken breasts. Not only is it delicious, it is also cooked in the air fryer, making it lower in calories, oil free, and grease free," says recipe creator Yoly.

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This sweet potato hash is perfect for brinner, or "breakfast for dinner," and so good that you'll probably want to make it for a weekend brunch, too!