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    Published: May 7, 2022 by Chichi. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our full disclosure here.

    Air Fryer Mother’s Day recipes

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    Mother’s Day is around the corner! Let your air fryer show you the magic of cooking for mom. These air fryer Mother’s Day recipes are easy to make, delicious and include breakfast and brunch ideas, appetizers and desserts plus lots of dinner ideas too. Make mom feel special always by making these beginner friendly air fryer recipes for her.


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    Table of Contents

    • Why use an air fryer for Mother’s Day
    • Join our Air fryer recipes group on Facebook!
    • How to use these Free air fryer recipes for Mother’s Day
    • Breakfast and Brunch Ideas
    • Appetizers
    • Benefits of an air fryer
    • Dinner Ideas
    • Desserts
    • Air frying Tips
    • FAQs
    • More air fryer recipes

    Why use an air fryer for Mother’s Day

    Besides gifting mom with an air fryer for Mother’s Day, making these recipes in an air fryer will save you time. Whether you are using it for breakfast, brunch or dinner, the air fryer guarantees a quick and tasty meal.

    Having an air fryer guarantees you have an option to cook different recipes at once and enables you to use your different kitchen appliance effectively.

    For instance you can make baby potatoes in the air fryer while cooking chicken or baking cakes in the oven and if you happen to have more than one air fryer that’s even super.

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    How to use these Free air fryer recipes for Mother’s Day

    This type of guide is what we refer to as round up posts! A round up post is a collection of our best recipes for a chosen category of recipes in this case it’s our Air fryer Mother’s Day recipes.

    You will need to the get recipe button to access each individual recipe. Hope your mom enjoys these recipes as much as we loved creating it for her.

    Breakfast and Brunch Ideas

    Air fryer breakfast sausage recipe
    Can you cook breakfast sausage in air fryer? This a very common question I hear all the time in my Facebook group. Air fryer breakfast sausage is not only a thing but actually turns out very well. 
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    Air fryer British pigs in a blanket (pigs in a blanket with bacon)
    These delightful air fryer pigs in a blanket with bacon are the British and Irish version of our beloved American pigs in a blanket. It’s that time of the year when desserts and appetizers flood the dinner table.
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    Air fryer Eggs, Bacon and Toast
    This Eggs, bacon and toast recipe like the song implies makes for a great breakfast and you can make this delight in your air fryer in little time. This is an easy open faced sandwich that you can add to your collection of air fryer breakfast recipes. 
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    Air fryer French toast
    Delight your family with this amazing Air fryer French toast recipe! Quick and easy to make and requires minimal effort. Whether you’re making it from scratch or from frozen, the air fryer cooks this family favorite in less time than the traditional method.
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    Air fryer hard boiled eggs
    One of the easiest ways to cook easy peel eggs is in the air fryer. These air fryer hard boiled eggs are super easy to make and takes 15 mins of hands free cooking. Whether you need these as an appetizer or snack or to add to your favorite salads. You’ll love the yellow and fluffy yolks that come with well cooked eggs in the air fryer.
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    Air fryer Veggie Breakfast Links
    Perfectly cooked air fryer veggie sausage links in under 10 mins. This easy vegetarian breakfast that non vegetarians would love. I love to serve this with sautéed peppers, Texas toast or scrambled eggs. If you want to make it a full vegan meal, make some scrambled tofu or Just Egg omelet.
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    Air fryer Kielbasa (Polish Sausages)
    Cooking Kielbasa sausages in the air fryer is my new favorite way. Whether I’m cooking these whole or cut up in slices, this Air Fryer Kielbasa recipe is quick and and easy to make and if you’ve been wondering how to cook Kielbasa, this easy semi hands free method will keep you away from standing over the stove top or heating up your house with an oven. 
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    Frozen curly fries in air fryer (Arby’s)
    We know you’ll love making frozen curly fries in air fryer appliances because they are pretty to behold and delicious. Air fryer frozen curly fries are crispy yet fluffy, guess what? These are made straight from frozen with no need to thaw! Talk about convenience and less mess.
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    Crispy Air fryer home fries (American Fries)
    Crispy home fries in the air fryer are so good you probably not make them any other way after today. My Air fryer home fries is made with a combination of well seasoned cubed potatoes, peppers, onions and butter to give one of the best air fried potatoes you’ll try.
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    Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
    If you haven’t tried Air fryer Frozen French fries just yet, I would urge you to grab a bag of frozen French fries the next time you go to the groceries and make this MacDonalds drive thru favorite in your air fryer in less time than you would need to wait in the queue. They come out very crispy and delicious every time.
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    Air fryer Toast
    Air fryer toast! Yay!! Easy to make breakfast recipe anyone can make. The air fryer literally makes the best toast bread and it’s totally hands free and gets all toasted and delicious. 
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    Air fryer Cinnamon rolls (Pillsbury Cinnamon rolls)
    Breakfast or Brunch couldn’t be easier with these fluffy air fryer cinnamon rolls made with refrigerated Pillsbury Cinnamon rolls. We love to make these from scratch and sometimes in the oven but nothing beats the ease of making it in the air fryer with this easy hack.
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    Air fryer frozen Burritos
    Making frozen burrito in air fryer is easier than you think. This meat lovers burrito from the refrigerator aisle in Costco was a total game changer for me because it gets ready in the air fryer in less than 15 minutes with a warm cosy fully and well toasted and crispy outside.
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    Air fryer Cinnamon roll bunnies
    Can you bake cinnamon roll bunnies in air fryer appliances? Oh yes! These Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bunnies are the perfect fun Easter breakfast! When it comes to kicking off Easter morning with a sweet treat, using your air fryer is a simple way to make that happen.
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    Air fryer Baked Oats Recipe
    Baked Oats is an easy cake recipe that I make often but recently joined the viral trend on tiktok. Like my chocolate banana muffins, you get to decide if this is a dessert or breakfast. Blended oatmeal or oats requires a few ingredients and your blender and you are well on your way to a healthy treat made right in your air fryer. 
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    baked oats in a white ramekin with oat pieces all around the white table
    Air fryer Banana Muffins
    Air fryer banana bread muffins are easy to make and is perfect as a snack, dessert or breakfast. It’s made in just one bowl, easy to make and requires a few ingredients. I used a sugar free sweetener to make these moist and delicious muffins sugar free. Let me show you how I make these muffins in your air fryer.
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    Air fryer Pizza Toast
    Air fryer Pizza toast is a super easy  and tasty snack that gets ready in less that 10 mins. This recipe is traditionally made in the oven, making it in the air fryer takes it up a notch by making your life easier and saving you time. 
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    Appetizers

    Bacon twists (How to make Twisted Bacon in the Air fryer)
    Twisted bacon another tiktok recipe is upon us. This is easily adaptable keto friendly appetizer is not only great for breakfast, it also serves as a snack and is perfect for entertaining.
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    Air fryer bacon wrapped potatoes with baby potatoes
    Baby potatoes wrapped in bacon are always a delight to see on an appetizer table in a party or get together. These Air fryer bacon wrapped potatoes are even more fun and easier to make than in the oven and get ready in less than 20 mins.
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    Air fryer pigs in a blanket
    These homemade Air fryer pigs in the blanket is an easy appetizer recipe anyone can make. With football and holiday season around the corner and with tailgating in the air, we need snacks that fit right into our budget and timing.
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    Air fryer bacon wrapped shrimp recipe
    Grilled bacon wrapped shrimp! Raise up your hands if you love bacon and shrimp recipes. Well today is your lucky day cos this air fryer bacon wrapped shrimp is all shades of delicious. 
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    Air Fryer Bacon Ritz Crackers Appetizer Recipe
    I love Bacon appetizers! This Bacon Ritz Crackers appetizer recipe is for the win. It’s a mix of sweet and salty deliciousness. Like our all time favorite million dollar bacon, these bacon crackers can be taken to another level with the addition of Cayenne pepper which I skipped in this recipe. 
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    Air fryer bacon wrapped pineapple (bites and rings)
    Here’s something sweet to wrap bacon around. Air fryer Bacon wrapped pineapple bites are delicious sweet and salty appetizers that’s will having you reaching out for more.
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    Air Fryer Bacon Crackers Recipe
    These air fryer bacon crackers are a nice blend of sweet and salty. Similar to my favorite holiday bacon appetizer recipe yet slightly different. Keebler’s Club crackers are the stars in this recipe
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    bacon wrapped crackers on a white plate
    Air fryer loaded baked potato Rounds
    This loaded air fryer potato rounds are the best. An easy appetizer recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. Crispy loaded baked potato rounds with soft centers topped with cheese, bacon bits, sour cream and scallions, what’s not to love. 
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    Air fryer bbq chicken wings
    Nothing spells delish better than these air fryer bbq Chicken wings! Since wings are the perfect food for an appetizer, snack, or even the main course of a meal, this is one air fryer wings recipe you’ll want to save.
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    Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings (Air fryer and Oven)
    Who makes the best wings? Well I don’t know about you but these Honey Sriracha chicken wings right here are the truth! Crispy air fryer wings that are tossed in an easy delicious sweet and spicy sauce.  
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    Air fryer frozen chicken wings
    Frozen chicken wings in air fryer! Yes you can make the best wings right in that counter top device popularly known as the air fryer. It comes out delicious and perfectly cooked, with juicy interior and crispy skin all that left is to decide the best dipping sauce to use for this easy side dish or appetizer.
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    Benefits of an air fryer

    The air fryer has quite a some benefits that has made it the current raving kitchen appliance. Some of these air fryer benefits include the following

    • Convenience: The air fryer is hassle free and convenient to use.
    • Ease of use: Contrary to what you might think about new appliances, the air fryer is relatively easy to use, if yours is still in the box, please unbox it and start using it.
    • Healthy: To be Honest, air fried foods are as healthy as what you use it for. The intention of the air fryer is to cook Healthier and the technology helps us get delicious fried foods with less oil. However it’s also a kind of convection oven so most things baked in the oven can be made in the air fryer including decadent desserts.

    Dinner Ideas

    Air fryer bacon wrapped chicken legs (drumsticks)
    Learn how to make bacon wrapped chicken legs in air fryer cos these Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Drumsticks are the best way to combine bacon and chicken! Not only does the bacon crisp up perfectly when cooked, but that bacon flavor pairs perfectly with the flavor of the cooked chicken. 
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    Panda Express fried rice copy cat recipe in the air fryer
    Panda Express fried rice is one of our favorite side dishes from the popular Asian take out restaurant. Just like this air fryer ham fried rice, this recipe can be made in the air fryer and it comes out perfect every time. 
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    Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon
    Air fryer everything but the bagel Salmon or everything bagel Salmon is an easy 2 ingredients fish recipe that’s perfect for midweek dinner. This air fryer salmon recipe gets ready in less than 15 minutes with little prep and minimal cleanup.
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    Air fryer potato wedges
    When you’ve tried these homemade air fryer potato wedges, you are bound to understand why there’s so much good things to say about the air fryer. Delicious well seasoned wedged potatoes with Crispy edges and fluffy insides that get ready in less than 20 mins.
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    Air fryer butterfly chicken drumsticks (butterflied chicken legs)
    Looking for a fast and straightforward way to make butterflied chicken legs in the air fryer? These Air Fryer Butterfly Drumsticks super easy to make, low carb, quick, delicious, and full of flavor!
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    Air Fryer Haddock
    Wondering if you could cook Haddock in the air fryer? This air fryer Haddock recipe with no breading is for you. This is an easy air fryer fish recipe that guarantees delicious flaky fish that's well cooked in less time with just a few pantry staples.
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    Air fryer lemon pepper chicken thighs recipe
    Making Lemon Pepper chicken thighs in air fryer is our new favorite easy dinner recipe. With just a few ingredients, these Air fryer lemon pepper chicken thighs are ready in less than 20 mins. The lemon pepper marinade takes this boneless chicken to another level. It’s super easy, quick and flavorful. 
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    Air fryer boneless chicken thighs recipe
    Looking for a tasty air fryer chicken thighs recipe? Boneless chicken thighs in the air fryer is one of my favorite ways to meal prep and this air fryer boneless chicken thighs recipe is easy, quick and flavorful.  
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    Crispy Air fryer chicken drumsticks
    Crispy air fryer chicken drumsticks that are tender, juicy on the inside and seasoned to perfection. These Chicken legs have no breading and yet have nice and crispy skin. Thanks to the addition of baking powder to the spice blend. This recipe is ready in 30 mins! Just in time for dinner.
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    Air fryer Chicken legs
    Tender juicy Air fryer Chicken legs doused in a keto friendly Teriyaki sauce is a perfect side to any meal and a great addition to your collection of chicken recipes.
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    Air fryer baby potatoes (mini potatoes)
    When you’ve roasted some baby potatoes in the air fryer, you are definitely not doing it any other way. These air fryer baby potatoes are quick and easy to make. They are fluffy with crispy skin and irresistibly tasty. How does well seasoned sound? You’ll love how these air fried Mini or little potatoes turn out I promise.
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    Air fryer Parmentier potatoes (cubed potatoes)
    Parmentier potatoes is a classic French cubed potatoes recipe. This is an easy, quick and flavorful herbed potato dish that my family loves. Fluffy diced potatoes with crispy edges served with gravy are always a winner and the air fryer makes the best roasted potatoes
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    Air fryer Sliced potatoes (Air fryer Potato slices)
    Making sliced potatoes in air fryer is one of the best ways to cook this versatile gluten free vegetable. These herby Air fryer sliced potatoes are quick, easy and packed full of flavor.  
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    Air Fryer Cheeseburger
    Air fryer cheeseburger or cheese burger is a perfect lunch made with burger buns, cheese and hamburger patties which can be made from fresh or frozen in the air fryer. It’s an easy takeout food you can easily make at home in a breeze with an air fryer.
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    Seasoned crispy Air fryer sweet potatoes from scratch
    Seasoned crispy Air fryer sweet potato fries are a perfect way to enjoy your favorite deep fried side dish guilt free. Making sweet potatoes in the air fryer is a healthy alternative without skimping on flavor. You are less than 15 mins away from enjoying this baked root vegetable with your favorite dipping sauce.
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    Air fryer cottage fries
    Air fryer cottage fries! A potato lovers dream that’s cooked to perfection in the air fryer. These well seasoned crispy cottage fries are as easy to make as this air fryer loaded baked potato rounds recipe. 
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    Air fryer Baked sweet potatoes (whole)
    Baking whole sweet potatoes in the air fryer is a walk in the park! This Air fryer baked sweet potato recipe requires minimal ingredients and gets ready in 30 mins or less depending on the size of the potatoes.
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    Air fryer sausage and potatoes
    With this air fryer sausage and potatoes meal, well seasoned potato cubes, onions and smoked sausages never tasted so good. This is one dish your family would love. With a few ingredients and less than 30 mins and you are done and dinner is ready to be served.
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    Air fryer hot dogs (two ways)
    Air fryer hot dogs are quick and easy to make. In less than 10 mins, you’ve got crispy skinned hot dogs with juicy insides. Ready to be served on its own, with salads or in a hot dog bun topped with ketchup and mustard or even some sauerkraut or relish. 
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    Desserts

    Air fryer cake mix chocolate m & m cookies
    These air fryer chocolate m and m cookies are the perfect air fryer dessert to brighten your day. These delightful chocolate cake mix cookies are soft and gooey on the inside with crispy edges. Ready in less than 10 mins with minimal prep and clean up that’s typical of cake mix cookies 
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    Air fryer Madeleines
    Madeleines are delicious delicate petite french butter cakes that are sometimes referred to as cookies. These shell shaped tea cakes have slight humps, crispy edges and tender crumbs and are traditionally made in the oven. However in keeping with our Air Fryer Yum promise, we would be making Air fryer madeleines today and they are simply the best.
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    Air fryer s’mores
    If you love campfire smores, you’ll definitely love this air fryer smores recipe. It’s an easy and quick dessert that you can easily make at home and in your air fryer.
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    Banana bread bundt cake in the air fryer
    Banana bread bundt cake is a perfect treat that can be made right in the air fryer and requires a few ingredients. Banana bread is one of our favorite air fryer baked goods you might see from my banana muffins, chocolate muffins and mini breads. 
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    Air fryer s’mores dip recipe
    This S’mores dip recipe is one you need to have. No oven needed just your trusty air fryer and a mini skillet. My kids can’t have enough of it! It’s a nice campfire treat to enjoy with your family once in a while and you can make this happen indoors and in your Air fryer with just 2 ingredients!
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    Air fryer Bacon wrapped Oreos Recipe
    I heard you! Is Bacon wrapped Oreos a thing? Yes it is! And it’s a decadent sweet and savory dessert or appetizer that you can make right in your air fryer. It’s super easy to make and gets ready in no time.
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    Air fryer red velvet cake mix cookies
    Baking cookies in air fryer is my new found love, If you haven’t tried making red velvet cookies from a cake mix before now, be sure to expect a pleasant surprise from these Air fryer red velvet cookies. 
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    Air fryer Banana boats (Campfire banana s’mores)
    Banana boats are nice and warm decadent campfire desserts that are fun to make. These Air fryer banana s’mores  are super easy and delicious. Toasty marshmallows and melty chocolate topped with vanilla ice cream is what beautiful summer dreams are made of.
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    Air fryer Chocolate Banana Muffins
    Air fryer Chocolate Banana muffins are so moist and delicious and the perfect treat for chocolate lovers. It’s super easy to make and comes together quickly in one bowl. It’s a double chocolate upgrade to my favorite Banana bread muffins in the Air fryer.
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    • Most recipes in this collection were made without preheating. If you do preheat, the food will likely cook a couple of minutes faster than stated in the recipes.
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    Can I put frozen French fries in the are fryer

    Yes you can. The air fryer was made for fries. It literally makes the best air fried frozen French fries. No need to thaw and no need for oil.

    What is the easiest thing to make in the air fry?

    The easiest thing to make in the air fryer is any one of the precooked frozen foods you get in the refrigerator aisle of your favorite grocery stores.

    Can I put raw meat in the air fryer?

    We put raw meats in the air fryer all the time and it cooks to perfection.

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