Delicious Quick and Healthy Air Fryer Recipes Under 400 Calories
Air Fryer Vegetable Medley
Calories: 150 per serving
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Ingredients:
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, and green)
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Toss until all veggies are evenly coated.
- Place the vegetable medley in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
Healthy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Calories: 320 per serving
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken strip in the beaten egg, then dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the chicken strips in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t overlap.
- Cook for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway.
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Calories: 180 per serving
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis, cut into strips
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a dredging station: one bowl for flour mixed with salt and pepper, one for beaten eggs, and the third for the panko mixed with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Dip zucchini strips in flour, then into the egg, and finally coat with the panko mixture.
- Place zucchini fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes until crispy.
Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
Calories: 350 per serving
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Ingredients:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 lime, juiced
- Optional: avocado slices for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Place shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 6-8 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Meanwhile, mix cabbage with lime juice in a bowl.
- Warm corn tortillas in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes (optional).
- Assemble tacos with shrimp and cabbage slaw; add avocado if desired.
Air Fryer Stuffed Bell Peppers
Calories: 320 per serving
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Ingredients:
- 4 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (185°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine quinoa, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, and salsa.
- Stuff the mixture into each bell pepper and top with cheese.
- Place stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket and cook for 18-20 minutes until peppers are tender.
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