Air Fryer Easter Recipes: 12 Festive Dishes for Your Holiday Table

🍖 Honey Glazed Easter Ham (Individual Portions)

Create perfectly glazed ham portions that rival any oven-cooked centerpiece. This technique works beautifully for smaller gatherings or when you want consistent results.

Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

• 2 lbs pre-cooked spiral ham, cut into 4-6 individual portions
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the glaze: Whisk together honey, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, cloves, and pepper in a small bowl.
2. Score the ham: Make shallow diagonal cuts across each ham portion in a diamond pattern.
3. First cook: Place ham portions in air fryer basket at 350°F for 8 minutes.
4. Apply glaze: Brush generously with glaze mixture, reserving some for later.
5. Continue cooking: Cook another 6-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 140°F.
6. Final glaze: Brush with remaining glaze and cook 2 more minutes for a beautiful caramelized finish.

🐟 Herb-Crusted Salmon for Easter

A lighter alternative to traditional Easter meats, this herb-crusted salmon is elegant and cooks perfectly in the air fryer.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Make herb crust: Combine breadcrumbs, dill, parsley, garlic, olive oil, and lemon zest.
2. Season salmon: Pat fillets dry, season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
3. Add crust: Press herb mixture onto top of each fillet.
4. Cook: Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes until fish flakes easily and crust is golden.

🥕 Honey Glazed Carrots

Transform simple carrots into an elegant Easter side dish with this sweet and savory glaze.

Ingredients (Serves 6)

• 2 lbs baby carrots or large carrots cut into sticks
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Prep carrots: If using large carrots, cut into uniform sticks for even cooking.
2. Season: Toss carrots with melted butter, salt, and pepper.
3. First cook: Air fry at 375°F for 12 minutes, shaking basket halfway through.
4. Add glaze: Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with thyme.
5. Finish cooking: Cook 3-5 more minutes until tender and caramelized.
6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

🥔 Crispy Hasselback Potatoes

These accordion-style potatoes look impressive but are surprisingly easy to make in the air fryer.

Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

• 6 medium russet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

1. Slice potatoes: Make cuts every 1/4 inch, stopping 1/2 inch from the bottom.
2. Season: Brush with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. First cook: Air fry at 400°F for 25 minutes.
4. Add toppings: Brush with more oil, add rosemary and Parmesan.
5. Finish: Cook 10-15 more minutes until crispy and golden.
6. Garnish: Top with green onions before serving.

🥬 Roasted Asparagus with Lemon

Quick, healthy, and elegant - perfect for Easter brunch or dinner.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep asparagus: Trim woody ends and pat dry.
2. Season: Toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook: Air fry at 400°F for 6-8 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Finish: Sprinkle with lemon zest, juice, and almonds if using.

✝️ Hot Cross Buns

Traditional Easter treats made easy in the air fryer. These spiced sweet buns with currants are perfect for Easter morning.

Ingredients (Makes 8 buns)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup currants or raisins

For the crosses:

• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons water

For the glaze:

• 2 tablespoons apricot jam
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. Make dough: Combine dry ingredients. Add warm milk, butter, and egg. Mix until smooth dough forms.
2. Add fruit: Knead in currants until evenly distributed.
3. First rise: Let dough rise in covered bowl for 1 hour until doubled.
4. Shape buns: Divide into 8 pieces, shape into rounds. Place in air fryer-safe baking dish.
5. Second rise: Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
6. Add crosses: Mix flour and water into paste. Pipe crosses on top of each bun.
7. Bake: Air fry at 350°F for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
8. Glaze: Heat jam with water, brush over warm buns.

🥞 Easter Bunny Pancakes

Make Easter morning magical with these adorable bunny-shaped pancakes that kids will love.

Ingredients (Makes 4 bunny pancakes)

• 1 cup pancake mix (plus ingredients called for on package)
• Fresh berries for decoration
• Whipped cream
• Mini chocolate chips
• Maple syrup

Instructions

1. Make batter: Prepare pancake batter according to package directions.
2. Create shapes: Pour batter into silicone muffin cups - 1 large circle for head, 2 smaller ovals for ears.
3. Cook: Air fry at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until golden and set.
4. Assemble bunnies: Place ear pancakes above head pancakes on plates.
5. Decorate: Use berries for eyes and nose, whipped cream for fluffy tail.

🍰 Mini Carrot Cakes

Individual carrot cakes perfect for Easter dessert, complete with cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients (Makes 6 mini cakes)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup finely shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Combine wet ingredients: Beat oil and eggs, then stir in carrots and nuts.
3. Make batter: Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined.
4. Fill cups: Divide batter among 6 greased muffin cups.
5. Bake: Air fry at 350°F for 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool: Let cool completely before frosting.
7. Make frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
8. Decorate: Pipe frosting on cooled cakes.

🐣 Lemon Easter Cookies

Bright, citrusy cookies shaped like Easter eggs and decorated with colorful icing.

Ingredients (Makes 24 cookies)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For decoration:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3-4 tablespoons milk
• Food coloring
• Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Make dough: Cream butter and sugar, add egg, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Chill: Wrap dough and refrigerate 1 hour.
3. Roll and cut: Roll to 1/4 inch thickness, cut with egg-shaped cookie cutters.
4. Bake in batches: Air fry at 350°F for 6-8 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
5. Cool: Let cool completely on wire racks.
6. Make icing: Mix powdered sugar and milk, divide and tint with food coloring.
7. Decorate: Ice cookies and add sprinkles while wet.

🍫 Chocolate Easter Nests

Fun no-bake treats that kids can help make, perfect for Easter parties.

Ingredients (Makes 12 nests)

• 3 cups chow mein noodles
• 12 oz chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• Mini chocolate eggs for decoration

Instructions

1. Melt chocolate: Place chocolate and coconut oil in air fryer-safe bowl. Heat at 300°F for 3-4 minutes, stirring every minute.
2. Mix: Stir in chow mein noodles until well coated.
3. Shape nests: Spoon mixture into muffin cups, creating nest shapes with spoon.
4. Add eggs: Place 2-3 mini eggs in center of each nest.
5. Set: Refrigerate 30 minutes until firm.