I love eating food that is seemingly impossible to be healthy, but these weight watcher’s air fryer recipes change my life, and once you try them and look into the details that are the recipe cards, you will be surprised too.
Sometimes when you tell people you are on a specific eating plan they immediately think you live in dry chicken and salad leaves with no dressing, thankfully, this is not the case. And with the air fryer by your side, you can have delicious, tasty meals in no time at all, and still, keep to your points and nutritional plan.
When time is of the essence it is easy to grab a convenient (but unhealthy) snack, rather try these dishes and the ones you love you can make a double batch to freeze down and save for later in the month when the schedule (especially when there are kids in the picture) is overwhelming.
#1. Air Fryer Meatballs
There is nothing tastier than popping a juicy, flavor-packed meatball in your mouth when you want a feel-good snack, and these are so simple to make. Leaving out the panko makes them perfect for weight watchers’ plans and keeps the whole meal light and you don’t have unwanted carbs leaving you feeling bloated afterward.
Finding weight watchers’ air fryer recipes is not as tricky as you may have thought, and with a few practice runs you will whip up a storm in the kitchen in no time.
The family will be enjoying delicious foods without stressing about additives or preservatives, and you can have peace of mind knowing you are preparing meals that are packed with goodness and great seasoning.
Make a few batches of these for a snack platter with some dipping sauces for when the kids have friends staying over, to place on the table at BBQs and family gatherings, or to take to a function at the school, this is a dish that is a true crowd-pleaser and everyone will rave about it.
The main worry for people who are following a nutritional eating plan is the flour and carb element, and this delish recipe is gluten-free so you can enjoy it guilt-free.
Staying on track is not tricky if you have a good collection of air fryer weight watchers recipes to save the day, they are quick and easy and fill hungry tummies with wholesome, organic foods.
We love making this dish because you can add or omit veggies as you like or to your preferences, and you can even get the kids involved by letting them choose their favorite vegetables when out grocery shopping.
There are only a handful of steps to this dish and it cooks and is ready in as little as 10 minutes, is there anything more you could want from a great tasting meal. Perfect for a quick midweek dinner, or even better for meal prep throughout the week. The hubby can take a portion to work and reheat it for a tasty lunch break meal.
I have always loved a similar version to this dish, but it usually didn’t have the healthy ingredients or was cooked in an unnecessary amount of grease, so I jumped for joy when I discovered these easy convection oven weight watchers recipes that allowed me my childhood favorites.
Using lean meat like turkey is what sold me on trying this recipe because my husband is going through an ‘I love turkey’ phase and as much as I don’t mind it there are only so many ways to enjoy this lean meat. I needed something else.
And I found it.
Making this was a breeze and I did it while watching my favorite series so it probably took much longer than it needed to, ha, but I know it can be prepared and ready to eat within half an hour.
It is all about the seasoning, enough spices can make anything taste great, so I knew I could be free when making the meat and stuffing it into the peppers. Topped with cheese towards the end till it melted and was golden and voila, you have a fantastic tasting dish that is filling and can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner.
This dish is already gorgeously tender and packed to the brim with flavor, but to elevate the final serving and what makes all the difference is the marinating. Mixing the sauce and spices and popping the chicken in allows the meat to absorb the flavors and get them to seep into the meat for a full-flavored dish.
I know it can be boring to eat the same meat protein over and over again without losing motivation so serving this dish to the family was a pleasure and they raved about it at the dining table (phew). Of course, you could always substitute the thighs for chicken legs or wings, I happened to have the thighs on hand from the grocery shop.
Place the thighs in a single layer so they are not overcrowded or overlapping to ensure an even cooking process and flip halfway through to get a good golden crisp on all sides.
While they are browning, who knew rapid air circulation would have such a positive effect, you can prepare the salad or side servings to be ready when the chicken is done. A nice sweet and savory flavor balance with the honey and balsamic complementing each other beautifully.
I love making a double or triple batch of these sticks and keeping them frozen (I cook them from frozen and they turn out just as delicious) because they take a little more effort to make and knowing they can be cooked from the freezer makes it more efficient this way.
Each stick is worth 3 points on the weight watchers system so only a few from time to time or with certain meals will suffice, and still keep you on track. The last thing you want is to go off course because of a stick of cheese.
These weight watchers’ air fryer recipes make life so much easier, and when you have enough prep ready on hand and in the pantry or freezer, dinner and lunch meals are a pleasure to make.
Once cooked these sticks are coated in a delicate yet crispy outer coating, and the cheese is soft and melty inside, a perfect bite, and when dipped into a spicy tomato sauce you have comfort food at its best. The kids can eat hundreds of these (the joy of not having points to stick to) and they are super for on-the-go snacks and school lunch boxes with a sachet of ketchup.
A winning dish all around and that can work for every member of the family.
Tender, shredded chicken that has been smothered in a lime and tomato salsa is one of those weight watchers convection oven recipes that seem too good to be true, but you can pinch yourself, tasty food can be healthy too.
Once you have the chicken ready, I make a double batch to have for a few meals throughout the week, and when things are a little crazy on the schedule, I reach for this recipe because it is quick and easy and the kids love it.
Rolling the meat in the wraps is super easy and then all you need to do is pinch it closed with a toothpick and place them in the air fryer. Spray the fryer with a little oil so they don’t stick. Flip halfway through so you get a golden tinge to all sides of the wrap. Once they are crispy you can opt for a sprinkling of grated cheese on top (my youngest insists on this step for his wraps) and take them out once the cheese has just begun to melt.
Great for slicing diagonally for platters or wrapping in foil for lunch boxes and on-the-go grab snacks to take in the car when time is of the essence and you need something quick. Stored in an air-tight container in the fridge so the kids can take one and run to the car.
A must-have recipe in your collection that is kid-friendly and deliciously healthy for you too.
Knowing I could eat French toast while following my newfound love for healthy air fryer weight watchers recipes was a blessing in disguise (while they do accumulate points now and then is a nice way to treat yourself) because now the whole family eats them.
I joke that they are all on weight watchers which my husband was not too impressed about that makes it even that much funnier, but they eat it nonetheless because it is delish.
And I found this out by accident and part experiment, but you could fry these in the air fryer just as perfectly from frozen. I had forgotten to take them out of the freezer the night before for the kid’s breakfast, so when I woke up in a panic I raced downstairs and simply threw them into the fryer rock hard. The kids came down, I opened the fryer and they were perfect, and no one was the wiser. Ha.
Let’s just say I now make these in large quantities, portion them out, and the kids have been let on that they can take them out of the freezer and pop them into the fryer. Serve with syrup and fruit quarters and you have the best fuel to start the day. You could also simply sprinkle icing sugar over the top if you don’t want all of the trimmings, but double-check on the point’s side of the scale.
#8. Weight Watchers Air Fryer Zucchini Fries Recipe
Zucchini has been one of my top favorite vegetables since I was a kid, probably because I had a subconscious awareness that they were healthy and so versatile for a lot of dishes, but I now enjoy them more elegantly (at least that’s what I tell myself).
These fries went down as an absolute treat with the family, the kids had no idea or weren’t in the least bothered that they were eating veggies like candies, so I let them go to town. I think they must have had at least one hundred fries each, or close to it. Which I was ecstatic about.
Now the whole family can eat as close to the same meal as dinner (although it depends on my available points for the day), and these are so speedy to make.
They go perfect alongside the main course, on a crudité platter when having friends and family over, or as a snack with a dipping sauce for you to munch on while watching your favorite series and taking a well-deserved moment to yourself.
Get the kids involved with the crumbing for a fun bonding moment, but be ready to have crumbs everywhere.
As a child going to the carnival or the fairground as they used to call it was a right treat, but when your parents said you could have a funnel cake treat, the world could stand still and you wouldn’t be phased. They are amazing, and with this healthy convection oven weight watchers recipe version you can enjoy it now more often than not.
A quick mix of the dough, kids loves doing this so get their little hands kneading and rolling the portion pieces into long snakes (as commented on from a child’s perspective, of course) and place them in the fryer to crisp up and become golden bites of goodness.
Take them out carefully onto a paper towel to soak up any grease from the oil spray and sprinkle (generously when the kids and hubby have a say) with icing sugar and enjoy.
It is the simple things in life that seemingly taste the best I find, also, if you make it with love it tastes even better.
A recipe that only needs 3 ingredients? Yes, you read that right. And they taste even better than they look.
While these weight watchers air fryer recipes may seem too easy they are just what you need to save the day for a quick midweek dinner snack when time is of the essence and the weather outside unbearably hot so the last thing you want to do is stand over a hot stove and cook a full-blown meal.
We like to use lean, WW-friendly viennas for this meal so I can enjoy them too and not have to cook something completely different to stay on track with the eating plan.
The dough is ready to wind around the sausages in no time at all, pop them in the air fryer with your choice of topping if you like (from sliced jalapenos to pepper cubes or simple sesame seeds) and check them at the 15-minute mark to see if they are done and golden.
If not pop on for a couple more minutes and serve with homemade tomato salsa or ketchup for the kiddos. They make for great platters to take to the school fundraiser and are always a hit with the hubby and his mates that come over for game day matches, although then I always need to make quadruple the yield because as you know, men can eat.
A chip and dip have always been a staple in our house when I was growing up, but since following a healthier lifestyle and sticking to a more nutritionally sound meal plan, I often wonder why can’t crisp just be healthy so I can eat them. Ha ha. Well, I have found a way.
They may not be made from potatoes although who wants to eat all those carbs and heavy starches anyway, but I will say they are gorgeously delicious. I make a stack of these so I can have portion bags to add to lunch boxes and to pop in my handbag to nibble on throughout the day, this way I am full without feeling bloated.
If you have ever cooked with zucchini then you will know that they do retain a lot of water which can lead to soggy food and meals and ultimately horrible to eat. But when you pop these in the air fryer you don’t have to worry about this too much.
I like to slice all the zucchini and sprinkle them with salt to excrete as much of the water as possible and then pat them dry. Season them generously with your favorite spice, and this step is a must because zucchini tend to be quite bland, and pop them into the fryer till they are crisp but not shriveled up.
Eat them as is or with nice sour cream and chive dip for a bit of tang. Even the kids love them and they are great for a snack in the car to prevent hunger tantrums, and they are eating veggies without realizing it. Win-win.
Who doesn’t love a good old skewer of juicy and tender beef cubes with mixed veggies, well, with these weight watchers convection oven recipes you can enjoy them more often. They are quick and easy to make and are ready in only 30 minutes.
The difference with this recipe is that, unlike generic marinating processes which use spice and maybe a BBQ sauce, this one uses sour cream which naturally has bacteria and probiotics which help to break down the meat muscle fibers and tenderize the meat.
You can also use plain, thick yogurt if you don’t like or have sour cream.
Then place the creamy covered kebabs in the fryer and cook for about 8-10 minutes depending on how you like your meat cooked. For rare to medium-rare check it at the 5-6 minute mark and gauge from there.
Perfect to pile high on a plate for when the kids have friends over, everyone loves them because they are so easy to eat, or can be as the main course alongside some zoodles or zucchini fries. Simple cooking but done in a great tasting way. The rapid air circulation in this cooking method helps to seal and lock in the juices in the meat whilst retaining their tenderness and moisture, but also adds a nice char and crispiness to the meat like a grill. It is a winning dish that ticks all the boxes.
These look amazing when you see them, the color pops against whatever it is served with, but when you taste them you will never look at the humble cauliflower in the same way ever again.
Cauliflower is an under-used veggie that has so many variations suited to all ages, recipes, and family demographics, and is budget-friendly compared to more bespoke or unusual vegetables.
Cooking the florets in batches till crispy and put to the side while you finish the rest of the cauliflower, you can make the sauce on the stovetop in the meantime.
Then toss the cauliflower in the sauce to evenly coat and enjoy with a plain sour cream sauce to give some tang to the meal, or as part of a crudité platter to impress everyone who sees them. They are filling but still healthy, and the sauce cleverly disguises the fact (only to kids) that it is a vegetable hiding underneath, and if they are eating them non-stop who am I to tell them they enjoy veggies.
It is tough enough already to get kids eating their five a day, so silence is key in our home.
For some reason no matter which restaurant we go to whether it is fancy or a local takeaway street café the kids are always drawn to chicken fingers, or nuggets, or some chicken variation, and while I love them too, they are more often than not greasy and covered in a batter or coating that has who knows what in it.
So, of course, hoping to stay on track with my current eating plan I decided to find a version I could make at home instead of constantly spending obscene amounts of money, and that I could also eat with the rest of the family.
These air fryer tenders are as moist and juicy as you can get, and it has a delicate exterior of fine crumbs that are crispy but so thin you almost forget they are there. The kids, without even thinking, ate 5 fingers each, my hubby lost count (I think he liked them) so it is safe to say this was a huge success in our house.
I loved them too, and even more so because they were only a few points but tons of flavor and taste. A fail-proof dish that everyone will love.
I saw these at a school even once and thought they looked so quaint, when I inquired about them I was surprised to hear they had been done in the slow cooker, I was in awe. How could these amazing bites of deliciousness be done in an air fryer and not be black? I had to try them, and I did, and I loved them.
I used larger ‘baby’ potatoes because I knew they would cook right through, so consider this when picking them out, and once they are done is where the magic happens. The toppings.
From sour cream and chives to bacon bits and cheese, it just won’t get much better than that on a plate, and once people try it, they will be asking for the recipe just like I once did, the ultimate feel-good food.
It has been such a pleasure to find new ways to cook food.
Innovative recipes that take the effort out of preparing great tasting meals, and with this great collection of weight watchers air fryer recipes for tasty food that’s healthy, you can enjoy all the positives and none of the downside.
With so many delicious meals available, and even more on our blog so be sure to have a look, you can make filling and wholesome food for the family every night and do so effortlessly and speedily.
The last thing you want to do after a long dragging day at the office is to cook supper, now dinner can be ready in 30 minutes and you’ll have time to put your feet up too. Win-win.
Having completed three years at cooking school, Gabi then went into the realm of private cheffing where she got to travel the world, cooking for the rich and famous in their luxury homes and holiday homes. Through her travels, she has experienced different cuisines, which she has added to her cooking repertoire.
