All you need is an air fryer to whip up one of these tasty and nutritious dinner mains.

They hold their shape nicely while cooking, with a tender middle and a crispy crust on the outside.

Peppery arugula and a lemony mayonnaise sauce round out the meal.

air fryer chicken breast

Photo: Jacob Fox

Or slice and store them for later to add to a salad or sandwich.

We use sea bass here, but any other firm white fish like halibut would work just as well.

Serve with grains and a side salad.

Air-Fryer Tuna Patties

Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia Bayless

Use the outermost cabbage leaves, which are larger and will encase the filling better.

For smoky flavor, use a poblano instead of a bell pepper.

Air-Fryer Turkey Breast

Rosemary and garlic flavor this juicy air-fryer turkey breast.

air-fryer pork tenderloin on a plate with asparagus

Putting the sliced garlic under the skin adds flavor to the meat and prevents the garlic from burning.

Enjoy this simple recipe with a side of roasted veggies and mashed potatoes.

Serve these tomatoes with celery sticks and carrot sticks.

Air-Fryer Salmon

Caitlin Bensel

These easy air-fryer tuna steaks would pair beautifully with spicy greens.

Air-Fryer Tilapia

This quick and simple air-fryer tilapia recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.

The tilapia is moist and flaky and gets brightened up with lemon zest and fresh herbs.

a recipe photo of the Air-Fryer Pistachio-Crusted Sea Bass served on a platter with greens

Lime zest adds bright flavor.

These drumsticks pair well with just about anything, from a simple green salad to roasted sweet potatoes.

Air-Fryer Meatballs

These air-fryer meatballs cook quickly and stay juicy in the air fryer.

a recipe photo of the Air-Fryer Steak & Pepper Cabbage Rolls

Photographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg Luna

Serve this air-fryer rotisserie chicken with your favorite veggie sides for a healthy weeknight dinner or weekend supper.

It’s an impressive dinner that’s also super simple to make.

If you’ve got the option to’t find fresh horseradish, use a high-quality prepared product.

a recipe photo of the Air-Fryer Turkey Breast

Jason Donnelly

Be sure to drain and squeeze it to remove as much moisture as possible.

Air-Fryer Meatloaf

Air-fryer meatloaf is perfect for those who like a crispy outside and tender juicy inside.

Keeping the chicken breasts at least 1/2 inch apart helps keep them crispy.

a recipe photo of the Air-Fryer Buffalo Chicken-Stuffed Tomatoes

Photographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg Luna

Serve these flavorful air-fried chicken breasts over salad or with your favorite dipping sauce.

More crushed red pepper sprinkled on after cooking adds a kick.

Once stuffed, the chiles are delicate, so use caution when transferring to the air-fryer basket.

air fryer tuna steak

Jacob Fox

A crumble of cotija cheese finishes these chiles for a satisfying main dish.

Serve the crispy cutlets with a side salad.

air fryer tilapia

Jacob Fox

Air Fryer Drumsticks

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

air fryer meatballs

Jacob Fox

a recipe photo of the Air-Fryer Rotisserie Chicken

Antonis Achilleos

Air-Fryer Salmon with Horseradish Rub

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air fryer meatloaf

Jacob Fox

a recipe photo of the Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast

Jason Donnelly

air fryer shrimp

Jacob Fox

a recipe photo of the Air-Fryer Pork Chile Rellenos

Photographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg Luna

Air-Fryer Chicken Cutlets

Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely / Ali Ramee