Looking for easy, delicious, and stress-free Easter recipes? Your air fryer is about to become your best friend this holiday. From crispy sides to sweet treats, these air fryer Easter recipes will save time while delivering incredible flavour.
Whether you're hosting Easter brunch, lunch, or a cosy weekend gathering, these recipes are quick, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for spring.
🐰 Why Use an Air Fryer for Easter Cooking?
- Faster cooking times ⏱️
- Less oil = lighter meals
- Perfect for small kitchens
- Easy clean-up (a must during holidays!)
🍳 Air Fryer Hot Cross Buns Recipe
A classic Easter treat made quicker in the air fryer. Soft, spiced, and lightly sweet, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
🛒 Ingredients
- 250g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 150ml milk
- 50g raisins
- 1 tbsp butter
👩🍳 Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients, then add milk and butter.
- Fold in raisins and shape into buns.
- Air fry at 180°C for 10 minutes.
- Add icing cross before serving.
🥔 Crispy Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
Golden on the outside, fluffy inside, these are a must-have Easter side dish.
🛒 Ingredients
- 500g potatoes
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt, pepper
- Rosemary
👩🍳 Instructions
- Parboil potatoes for 5 minutes.
- Toss with oil and seasoning.
- Air fry at 200°C for 18-20 minutes, shaking halfway.
🥕 Honey Glazed Air Fryer Carrots
Sweet, caramelised carrots that pair perfectly with any Easter main.
🛒 Ingredients
- 500g carrots
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt & pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
- Toss carrots with oil and seasoning.
- Air fry at 180°C for 10-12 minutes.
- Drizzle honey before serving.
🍗 Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Juicy on the inside with crispy skin, ideal for a relaxed Easter lunch.
🛒 Ingredients
- 6 drumsticks
- 1 tbsp oil
- Paprika, garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
- Season chicken well.
- Air fry at 200°C for 25 minutes.
- Turn halfway for even crisping.
🐑 Air Fryer Lamb Chops
A quick and elegant Easter main, perfect if you don’t want to roast a whole joint.
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 lamb chops
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Garlic, rosemary
- Salt & pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
- Season lamb chops.
- Air fry at 190°C for 8-10 minutes.
- Rest before serving.
🥚 Air Fryer Scotch Eggs
A fun and protein-packed option for brunch or snacking.
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 boiled eggs
- 300g sausage meat
- Breadcrumbs
👩🍳 Instructions
- Wrap eggs in sausage meat.
- Coat in breadcrumbs.
- Air fry at 180°C for 12 minutes.
🧀 Air Fryer Cheesy Croquettes
Crispy bites with a gooey centre, great for sharing.
🛒 Ingredients
- Mashed potatoes
- Cheese
- Breadcrumbs
👩🍳 Instructions
- Mix mash with cheese.
- Shape into balls and coat.
- Air fry at 190°C for 10 minutes.
🥐 Air Fryer Mini Egg Croissants
A fun Easter twist using chocolate mini eggs, perfect for dessert or brunch.
🛒 Ingredients
- Ready-made croissant dough
- Mini eggs (chopped)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Fill dough with chocolate eggs.
- Roll into croissants.
- Air fry at 180°C for 8 minutes.
🍫 Air Fryer Chocolate Lava Cakes
Rich, indulgent, and surprisingly easy to make in an air fryer.
🛒 Ingredients
- 100g dark chocolate
- 50g butter
- 2 eggs
- 50g sugar
- 30g flour
👩🍳 Instructions
- Melt chocolate and butter.
- Mix with eggs, sugar, flour.
- Air fry at 180°C for 8 minutes.
🍩 Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Soft, fluffy, and coated in cinnamon sugar, these are always a hit.
🛒 Ingredients
- 200g flour
- 1 egg
- 100ml milk
- Sugar & cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions
- Mix ingredients into dough.
- Shape into donuts.
- Air fry at 180°C for 8 minutes.
- Coat in cinnamon sugar.
🌸 Tips for Planning Your Easter Air Fryer Menu
- Mix sweet + savoury recipes
- Prep ingredients ahead of time
- Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding
- Use warming trays to keep food hot
Cooking for Easter doesn’t have to be complicated. With an air fryer, you can create a full menu of delicious dishes with less stress and more time to enjoy the holiday.
From crispy roast potatoes to indulgent desserts, these recipes make Easter weekend cooking simple, fun, and flavour-packed.