Spring air fryer recipes
Call in your trusty air-fryer to cook these bright and beautiful springtime meals, from easy lamb chops and spring rolls to cheesy frittata and garlic bread
Looking to make full use of your air-fryer over the spring months, but unsure where to start? You can do more than you might think with this energy-efficient mod-con, beyond air-fried chips and sweet potato fries. Below we share our favourite air-fryer recipes which sing spring, from lamb chops to sweetcorn and spring onion fritters. With green, seasonal produce kicking into gear, spring marks a great time to update your dinner rotation, too.
These savvy air-fryer recipes are spot-on if you're hoping to use your oven less over the spring months. Air-fryers use hot air instead of oil, so are healthier than deep-fat fryers, and because of their compact size and ability to heat up quickly, they’re also typically more energy efficient than a standard oven.
For more air-fryer inspiration, see our summer air-fryer recipes, as well as our collection of air-fryer recipes, vegetarian air-fryer recipes and healthy air-fryer recipes. We've also got our guide on air-frying for beginners.
For more ideas on how to make the most of spring’s produce, check out our collection of spring recipes, healthy spring recipes and spring dinner ideas.
Find out what's in season during the spring months: March, April, May and June.
Spring air-fryer recipes
Air-fryer lamb chops
Celebrate the start of spring with these air-fried lamb chops, coated with garlic and herbs for an easy, flavourful dish. Serve with mash and your favourite spring vegetables on the side for a filling family mea.
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Air-fryer sweetcorn fritters
Whip up these sweetcorn and spring onion fritters for a satisfying spring-themed lunch, starter or side. We love making these in the air-fryer for easy, energy-efficient cooking.
Try more vegetarian air-fryer recipes.
Air-fryer pork chops
Cook pork chops in the air-fryer for a seared finish with minimum effort. We seasoned ours with paprika, mustard, onion powder and parmesan and served with vibrant spring veg such as spring greens and peas.
Check out the rest of our pork chop recipes.
Air-fryer salmon
Salmon fillets cook beautifully in an air-fryer and make a delicious meal when coated in a herb seasoning. Serve with your choice of spring produce, such as purple sprouting broccoli, spring greens, asparagus or new potatoes.
See more salmon fillet recipes.
Air-fryer garlic bread
Homemade garlic breads are a fantastic way to welcome the warmer months, and this recipe couldn't be simpler. Bake in the air-fryer for 8-10 mins until golden and crunchy, and the cheese has browned. You may need to do this in batches, depending on the size of the basket.
See our garlic bread recipes for more inspiration.
Air-fryer sausage rolls
To mark the start of al fresco season, try your hand at these charming air-fried sausage rolls. Sprinkled with nigella seeds, these are great for taking to a picnic or as part of a springtime lunch.
Switch up the flavourings with these sausage roll ideas.
Air-fryer spring rolls
Who knew you cook up a batch of spring rolls in the air-fryer? Once you've assembled the spring rolls by hand, let the air-fryer do the work for you. When they're ready to serve, dunk into sweet chilli sauce.
Try more spring roll ideas.
Air-fryer loaded frittata with bacon & cheddar
Take your air-fryer skills up a notch with this handsome, high-protein cheese & bacon frittata – you can add chilli flakes for heat, then sprinkle with chopped chives to serve.
If you like the look of this, see the rest of our frittata recipes.
Air-fryer cauliflower popcorn with soured cream & herb dressing
These crunchy air-fried cauliflower bites are great for sharing at a get-together with friends. Dunk your bites into a seasonal dip of soured cream and chives.
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Air-fryer chicken breasts
This tempting dish of tender air-fried chicken breasts, coated in garlic, sweet paprika and herbs, is perfect for celebrating the start of the warmer months. Mix up the spices to your taste or keep it plain if you prefer. We suggest serving with greens such as broccoli and green beans.
For more ways to air-fry chicken, see our air-fryer chicken fajitas and air-fryer chicken nuggets.
Air-fryer lemon drizzle cake
Ever used your air-fryer for baking? While it's not ideal for perfectly even cakes, it's great for a fuss-free loaf cake, like this lemon drizzle. This lovely loaf would work well as part of a spring-themed or Easter feast.
Find more air-fryer desserts.
Air-fryer carrot cake
Baking a classic carrot cake is one of our favourite ways to use up carrots, which are still in season. Made in your trusty air-fryer and topped with soft cheese icing and crushed pecans, this is a beautiful bake to enjoy with a pot of tea.
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