It is no secret that the world of food and nutrition has evolved significantly. People are opting for healthier food alternatives, ingredients are omitted or added, and methods of cooking have certainly advanced in efficiency and efficacy.
This is why this great collection of gluten-free air fryer recipes for healthy eating all week will change your life, not only can you keep on track with your nutritional eating plan, but do so effortlessly.
We are always looking for the latest quick-fit scheme or shortcut when it comes to good, healthy food, but now you don’t have to, the air fryer does all the heavy lifting and you simply enjoy beautiful tasting meals.
#1. Easy, low-carb Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
I know the kids will love this recipe when you make it for the first time so be sure to stock up on plenty of chicken because you will be making this a lot, till they get sick of it. This gluten-free air fryer recipe is so simple, it uses only a handful of pantry basic ingredients, and is done in less than 30 minutes.
Who knew that supper prep would be so simple?
Usually, you would use traditional flour to coat the chicken, but using almond flour as an experiment (and successfully so) I discovered that I could not only enjoy a gluten-free, healthy dish but that the almond, while subtle, added a rich nuttiness to the overall dish. And what is even more amazing is that if you have a nut allergy in the family or one of the guests coming over for dinner, you could also swap out the almond flour for coconut flour so everyone can still enjoy this great-tasting dish.
Serve the crispy pieces of chicken on creamy mashed potato or as is with a generous bowl of dipping sauce or sauces as my kids like to have options. You could have a buffet of sauces for everyone to dip into. A filling meal that is always a winner in our house.
#2. 10-minute air fryer chicken and veggies recipe
Getting home late from the office or even walking in the door with the family in the evening after the kid’s sports practices and extra-curricular activities leaves little desire to begin a big meal prep for dinner. This is why I loved finding these air fryer gluten-free recipes so I could make a fuss-free supper without worrying about measuring out ingredients and hunting for a flourless option in the process.
This is an effortless dish that comes together in no time at all, takes a huge weight off my shoulders when I need to feed the family quickly, and is budget-friendly too. I used the off cuts veggies and bits in the pantry and fridge that needed using up so as not to go to waste (the versatility of this recipe is another perk) and it was done before I knew it.
During the warmer months, I like to serve it just as is with no carbohydrates on the side to keep the dish light and is perfect for outdoor dining, and it is still filling and packed with great flavors.
The colors in this meal make it great to look at and serve and are aesthetically pleasing to impress guests and the family.
I had never enjoyed pickles until I was in my 30s, something about them just didn’t appeal to me, now I wish I had given them a chance earlier in my life because they are divine. We almost always have a jar (or two) in our fridge but my kids asked if we could try them a different way, and I hadn’t thought about it before but it makes sense.
Why do we have to eat them just straight out of the brine, so I began some research and landed on these unique but easy gluten-free convection oven recipes and they were a hit at the dining table that evening.
My husband particularly liked the fact that the flour-free breadcrumbs were packed with seasoning, herbs, and grated parmesan cheese (his favorite). I set up the panko stations (the bowls with all the stages of the crumbing process) and got pairs of disposable gloves for all the kids and summoned them (only because they were downstairs with the cinema on full blast) to come and help.
They loved it.
Each would coat the quartered pickle in their coating and pass it onto the next stage and finally on the fryer tray. We made a double batch, thank goodness because they were all gone before we looked again. The kids ate 10 each I think and raved about them every time they took a bite so I think it is safe to say they were a huge success.
Perfect as a between-meals snack or for an appetizer at the next BBQ.
I adore onion rings whether they are just piled high in a bowl on the table with a dip or on a burger adding a great crunch to each bite, they are delicious any which way.
But I have always (like most of us I am sure) only eaten them deep-fried, so when I found these (what I consider) healthy gluten-free air fryer recipes option I had to jump right in. And I was not disappointed.
This rapid air circulation method of cooking kept the coating firm and crisp and it tasted as amazing as if it had been deeply fried, only without the greasiness.
We only use gluten-free flour in our house as my little one reacts to it, but when the rest of the family knows no different, then it is so simple. I will say that I do make an extra effort to make dishes that are more common or traditional and meals that other kids would usually eat so they don’t feel left out or make gluten-free eating a negative.
Even kids that stay over rave about these onion rings and they are none the wiser that they are made with a flourless coating (and I am keeping it that way). A thumbs-up recipe in our house.
I loved finding this version of healthy convection oven gluten-free recipes that allowed for exceptional tasting dishes without the hassle, and while the chicken is cooking and becoming tender in the fryer you can get on with making the sauce.
The main point to keep in mind is to ensure the chicken is evenly coated in the cornstarch to keep the moisture locked in and create that crispy outer edge. Then once it is done you can pour the sauce over the chicken to smother the meat in its flavorful goodness (be sure to use the gluten-free soy sauce option which tastes just as good as the regular version) and enjoy over fluffy rice, creamy mashed potato, or even cauliflower rice which my kids enjoyed.
I sprinkled a generous amount of spring onion on top when serving for an added pop of color to the meal, and a squeeze of lime (optional but I found it lifted the dish) to elevate the flavors. A beautifully well-balanced meal that has been a regular visitor on our dinner menu rotation.
#6. Air fryer stuffed bell peppers filled with beef or turkey
Living in Europe and being married to a Balkan I have always had the luxury of enjoying stuffed peppers, it is a family affair when they are made with everyone sitting in the kitchen, around the table, or busy with one of the elements of the dish.
And while I enjoy the time together, seeing everyone, and having great conversations, I don’t always have the time, but we love the dish. So I knew that when I found these air fryer gluten-free recipes for quick midweek meals I had to try it, and it was such a hit with the family that I made another batch the next evening to take to the in-laws and they were amazed.
There is the minimal effort needed to create this flavor-filled dish and it can easily be a vegetarian option too by swapping out the meat for a corn version or even just making a large batch of ratatouille veggies that you’ve browned and simmered in a marinara sauce. Then stuff the hollowed-out peppers with the mix and pop them into the fryer with the element blowing hot air at high speed for a quick meal.
In the last few minutes, you top the peppers with cheese to melt and broil a little (keep an eye on it the whole time it is done in just a couple of minutes) and to get that golden char that makes them so appealing.
Simple, great-tasting dinners have never been thought to be so easy, until now.
The most perfect, and fuss-free appetizer dish you will lay your hands on. If you were on the lookout for easy convection oven gluten-free recipes then this is the dish for you that will not only impress but is so easy to make you will be doubling and even tripling (like we do now in our home) the recipe to make sure you have enough for everyone coming in for second and third helpings.
What I love particularly about this recipe is that the seasoning rub is so versatile, the spices can be swapped or substituted for your favorites, according to what you have in the pantry so you don’t have to make a special trip to the shop, and you can even add dried chili flakes for a nice bite to the steak pieces. Everyone has a flavor option in this appetizer.
It is so quick to make you could plate the ready portion to circulate for arriving guests while popping on another batch ready for when people begin asking if there are any more (which they will).
Serve with a great homemade ranch or BBQ sauce or if kids are eating, tomato ketchup is always a winner. Simple, elegant flavors that are great for picky bits throughout the week.
#8. Healthy air fryer burger with gluten-free buns
Is there any kid (or husband) that doesn’t enjoy a good, homemade burger? I doubt it, and now you can make them more often without all the grease of splattering oil or butter all over the place and the unwanted clean-up afterward.
This is such a great tasting dish that even without the gluten-free buns my kids enjoy the patties as they are, although, with the buns, these gluten-free convection oven recipes make for a filling, delicious dishes. And then, you can get crazy and creative with the toppings which the children always do, and is still a light meal so you could enjoy them outside in the warm evening breeze during the summer months.
The thing I enjoyed about this dish was that I could season and spice the ground beef to our families preference where my husband enjoys a kick to his food so I made a few patties with chili flakes incorporated, and my kids don’t enjoy them if they can taste garlic so I add less or even leave it out altogether for the other parties.
Humble food, made with ease, and tasting amazing, this is how dinner should always be.
Your kids will be leaping for joy when they smell this sweet aroma wafting through the house and realize what is cooking.
I knew this would be a hit when I read the word donut, but when I realized these were air fryer gluten-free recipes that took no time at all and catered to my little ones’ allergies, I was over the moon. He often misses out at parties or events when it comes to sweet treats because he can’t eat gluten, but now I always make a batch of these as a ‘donation’ of sorts to the celebration with various toppings and candies which is always welcomed and he has something to eat that the rest of the kids are enjoying too. This way, everyone is a winner.
And they don’t have the usual grease or oiliness you often find in regular donuts that are deep-fried. The dough can be made into classic rings, and donut balls as I have found to be highly popular with kid’s parties, but feel free to experiment with all shapes and sizes tailored to the theme.
You could make oval shapes and decorate with an orange pumpkin-colored Halloween option, there are so many great choices, and I am more than confident that the kids wouldn’t mind getting involved in the decorating stage.
This is as simple as it sounded when I read the recipe card, and depending on the size of the chicken breasts you use, you may have to do a few batches (but the cooking time is very short) and keep the rest warm in the oven.
But you can season the gluten-free breadcrumbs mix with as much or as little seasoning as you want to and know that the kids will love this thin and crispy coated chicken fillet. You can make the marinara sauce on the side while the chicken is cooking and get stuck into the zucchini noodles preparation (my new favorite go-to veggie option when I want the kids to get something green into them without realizing it).
I like to serve the chicken on the noodles and pour the sauce over the top to melt into and smother everything in goodness, but you could also opt to mix the sauce and noodles in a bowl and place the chicken on top to serve with a sprinkle of herbs and fine parmesan.
My husband (and now admittedly me too) enjoys a good squeeze of fresh lemon on the dish to lighten the flavors and offer a nice tang to the overall flavor profile. A great dish to feed the family, especially if there are fussy eaters in the group, and is so speedy to make.
When you have a generously sized piece of meat roasting in the oven and it is pretty much done and ready to serve, and you suddenly remember you only have a salad and no side dish to put on the dinner table, don’t panic.
These convection oven air fryer recipes make those usually stress-filled moments now a thing of the past, and you only need a few minutes of preparation to throw a hearty side accompaniment together.
If you have 20-minutes to spare you can make these crispy, golden browned potato quarters packed with flavor from the spice it was tossed into, and have a bowl ready on the table to serve with the rest of the supper and no one will be the wiser. Win-win.
You could mix it up and use whatever potatoes you have on hand as this recipe works beautifully with all varieties from baby potatoes to golden, and even the red-skinned version. Or if you are feeling creative and inspired (when time is not strained and of the essence) you could have a mixture of all three and impress the family.
This recipe is not only gluten-free but also dairy-free so there is no excuse for you not to make it.
Usually, my kids want a sweet treat after dinner and have, unfortunately, become accustomed to a dessert course, but I wanted to change that. Rather than making the family go cold-turkey and eliminate sweet things (which I know I would struggle with myself if I’m being honest) I opted to substitute and find alternatives for ingredients and dishes they enjoyed.
I looked at many cookbooks and culinary platforms but since discovering this hidden gem collection of gluten-free air fryer recipes I was hooked. We have had many new sweet dishes after dinner, some successful others only my husband enjoyed (he will eat anything), but I have seen my children give these flour-free treats a chance even though they were not the sugar-filled baked goods we all know (and love – guilty).
My little one loves bananas so this dish was right up his alley and with the pinch of cinnamon he commented that it is in his top favorite choices for a healthier dessert, and that is a win for me.
The easiest treat you can put together needs minimal effort, and clean up (which nobody enjoys) is like a walk in the park.
When it comes to the summer months we are usually looking for lighter, healthier meals to coincide with our increased gym sessions and carb-free meals, so this dish ticks those boxes without a hassle. I enjoy meatballs any which way, but these turned out better than I had expected in the air fryer.
The rapid air circulation cooking method has taken off and allows healthier browning alternatives compared to the greasy (and dangerous if left unsupervised even for a second) deep fryer option. The lean meat in itself is what sold me on trying these healthy convection ovens gluten-free recipes, and you can make a large batch to serve as an appetizer for the family or friends as they arrive, or toss it into cooked noodles for the main course.
A bowl of these with dipping sauce and a large salad is the perfect summertime outdoor dining meal and any leftover meatballs taste amazing stuffed into fresh brioche buns with homemade coleslaw for the hubby’s work lunchbox the next day.
You can also make a big batch to freeze down ready for later in the month or for a rainy day, the meat freezes well and thaws and reheats just as tenderly with no flavor loss.
You may not be a fan of Brussel sprouts like I was for the longest time, but after trying these gluten-free air fryer recipes you may well just change your mind.
I served this as another great appetizer at our last BBQ gathering with a homemade dip in the middle of the serving platter and everyone loved it, even the kids gave it a sampling. The burnt edges add a nice crunch to the textural element and color of the dish, but the fallen off leaves when trimming ended up like crisps which the kids dipped into the sauce as if they were store-bought (a thought to keep in mind for future snacks to get the kids eating veggies without realizing it).
And it is so simple to make it almost doesn’t seem possible.
All you need to do is toss the washed and trimmed Brussel sprouts in a good amount of olive oil (I use my homemade garlic-infused version) and pop them into the fryer for 15 minutes with a quick shake 5 minutes before the end of the cooking process. Who would think that blowing hot air would allow food to cook and result in a tasty dish, a winning method?
In winter my husband does not particularly enjoy going outside to BBQ meat for dinner (in the summertime, of course, I can’t get him back inside) but we love pork chops throughout the year. The oven-baked versions were ok but frequently ended up a bit tough and chewy, and sometimes dry when we forgot to keep an eye on them, so I began the search for alternative cooking options.
I landed on these gluten-free convection oven recipes and with nothing to lose I gave it a go. And I will say, I patted myself on the back for how successful they turned out. Not only did they have that golden, almost charred color and crisp to them, but they were fully cooked and moist as ever, this was not what I had expected.
It is safe to say though, that each trip to the grocery store now, has a good amount of pork chops portions on the shopping list. And it takes no time to cook so you could come home from work, pop them on while you get into your comfies upstairs, and come down to essentially ready and cooked pork chops for dinner.
Great with mashed potato and gravy if you have a few packets on hand, and some steamed veggies to match.
This kid-friendly dish is the best lifesaving, stress-free way to get the children to dig into nutritious vegetables without making excuses, and when the dip is a creamy, BBQ-infused accompaniment, you can’t go wrong.
And, to be honest, I thought these would turn into mush because we know how much water is in zucchinis, but if you make sure you follow the slicing, salting, and paper towel step you won’t have this problem. After about 20-30 minutes you can pat the zucchini fries dry from all the water that has been excreted.
Begin the panning process (get the kids involved if they are around, even the little ones enjoy wearing gloves and dipping ingredients into a runny egg mixture) and pop them in a single layer into the air fryer. A quickly added brush of oil on top will add that extra firmness and crispness that kids love hearing when they bite into them. And if you don’t have zucchini on hand this could work just as well with other vegetables like peppers or celery sticks, the choice is yours.
And they go great with any dipping sauce. I love eating them (and this may just be me) with blueberry jam, the sweet and savory flavor profiles compliment each other nicely and have a great balance.
If you want to take your traditional baked potato to the next level then these Hasselback are the way to go, and always impress when served.
They look like they take longer to cook than they do, require more effort or culinary skill than they do, but are as simple as making a sandwich. Even beginner chefs or kitchen enthusiasts could successfully make this side dish, and wow the guests at the next family BBQ.
A few slices (as thinly as possible) allow the potato to have an accordion effect and the oil you brush onto the sliced potatoes (I like to use a combination of butter, olive oil, and garlic) can seep nicely into the crevices and infuse flavor from the top to the bottom of the spud.
Depending on the size of the potatoes you may need to make a few batches at a time, but it is so quick and worth the effort.
This was not something I had ever considered, thought possible, but now am in love with it. Sweet potato toast is my new favorite breakfast option for a filling meal without the carbs and helps me stick to my flourless eating plan without feeling left out.
The toppings are just the same as the rest of the family, we all enjoy our meals, and my version affords me even more vegetables and nutritional than a generic bagel.
Sweet potato is a great veggie option when you want something early in the morning to kick start the day but do not want a heavy, flour-baked bap or roll which in more cases than not leaves you feeling bloated and lethargic before the day is half done.
Try this on the weekend next time you have the chance to experiment, you will certainly be pleasantly surprised. My eldest eats it once a month so that is a plus in my book. A quick and simply prepared dish that even the most beginner of cooks could make.
There will always be a way to make food better, quicker, and healthier and with these gluten-free air fryer recipes for healthy eating all week, this is even easier than ever before. You only need to think of your favorite dishes, gather all the ingredients together, and pop them into the fryer for a grease-free dinner that the family will give a thumbs up to.
And with even more great recipe collections on our blog (be sure to check them out) you will always have a great tasting dish to serve at the dining table. There is no such thing as bad-tasting food when love and effort have been put into the meal.
Born and raised in South Africa and being immersed in the rich culture, Candace soon found a passion for all things food related. Exploring and experiencing new flavors and taste profiles she pursued her career as a qualified chef in silver service specialized in fine dining.
