15 Kids meal ideas you can cook in your air fryer

Aside from pulling out a packet of chicken nuggets from the freezer, homemade options are healthier and taste even better. They are quick to make and a meal most kids will enjoy. I have found a great recipe that shares with you a step-by-step guide for helping you create homemade chicken nuggets that are quick and easy to make.

Another option for chicken is popcorn chicken. Many of us will love that famous chicken restaurant version but this homemade option is flavoured really nicely and the kids will love them. Perfect along with some veggie sides, some of which I share later in this post. A great healthy option for kids.

The humble fish finger. The option many parents turn to when they need a quick fix. The freezer versions are great to be cooked in the air fryer, but you can also make your own. They taste amazing and they are far easier to make than you might have thought possible before. The air fryer cooks them to perfection and you know that they are filled with goodness. I have found a great recipe for you to try if you want to give it a go.

You are going to love cooking frozen pizza in an air fryer. The pizza turns out perfectly with the best crispy crust and takes less than 10 minutes to cook. Making air fryer frozen pizza could not be easier and you can air fry any type of frozen pizza that you like. No need to order in anymore, this is a quick and easy meal idea utilizing what you might already have in your freezer.

These air fryer turkey burgers are such an easy, tasty meal that is ready in just 15 minutes. Made with pantry staples like mayonnaise, bbq sauce, and soy sauce these burgers are full of flavour and never dry or boring. You will love how simple they are to make and they are a nice change to a beef burger. You could even give beef burgers ago using the same method.

Pizza is a great option for meals for kids, but if you want something a little different than the one you pull out of your freezer then these air fryer pizza sliders could be a great option to consider. You can switch up the ingredients to suit what your child enjoys eating. A lovely quirky take on traditional pizza.

Sticking with the pizza theme, you will want to try these air fryer pizza roll-ups. A great option as a lunch, snack, or even as a main meal with your choice of size. You can change up what you put into the roll-up to make it suitable for your kids. I love this idea and think it is a fun way to get your kids to enjoy delicious food.

Who doesn’t love a taco? But who knew you could make tacos in the air fryer? This is a lovely fun recipe to try with your kids. They are super quick to make, and you can change up the toppings to suit what your kids will enjoy eating. This is a great option for adults too, so the whole family could enjoy this meal with some delicious side dishes.

Sausages are another staple at meal times for kids, but did you know you could cook your sausages in the air fryer? This is a great way to cook them quickly and to enable the flavours to be enjoyed. Serve with your favourite side.

What is it with kids and chicken legs? They love to just eat things off the bone and this is a quick way to bring juicy and flavoursome chicken legs to the table. You could marinate them in different sauces and spices or keep them plain. A great option and cheap to make.

Potato tots or croquettes are usually something your children won’t refuse, so why not take it up a notch and create veggie versions instead? I have found a great recipe that has lots of different vegetables including brussels sprouts. And they taste good! This is a quick and easy air fryer recipe and is perfect as a lunch or side dish for your kid’s meals.

Courgette might not be a vegetable that your children will instantly love. It is easy to disguise in sauces and other dishes, but these courgette fries are a bit of a game changer. Seasoned well and cooked in the air fryer to get that crisp outer coating your children may love the taste of them. It is worth giving them a try.

Sweet Potato Wedges made in the Air fryer are such a great option to consider for your kids. Amazingly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Better than the fried version, but these are healthy, and completely addictive. The kids love that sweetness in flavour and often prefer these to normal potato chips and wedges.

An alternative way to serve potatoes to your kids which isn’t just standard mash or chips. This is a great alternative and provides soft yet crispy potatoes that are full of flavour.

If you want to try something different then these air fryer mini peppers are a great way to introduce other flavours to your kids. Simple to make but a nice alternative to some of the usual veggies you might make.