Thanksgiving will soon be upon us The highlight of it all will be the delicious food we will surround ourselves with family and friends Roasting a whole turkey is a bit or if you only entertain a select few, why not make your Thanksgiving recipes in an air fryer this year?

Cooking in an air fryer is a great way to prepare Thanksgiving recipes in small batches, especially when you are short on time Plus, it uses very little oil compared to traditional deep fryers, making it a healthier way to cook If you plan to buy an air fryer this Black Friday, make sure you buy the right model for you

Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving or simply want to cook less, check out these easy air fryer recipes to impress your guests this season Also, be sure to check out our Black Friday air fryer discounts If you're a Ninja fan, you won't want to miss Ninja Foodie's Black Friday sale

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What's Thanksgiving without a traditional turkey? If you can't be bothered to roast a whole turkey, you can pan-fry a few turkey breasts instead

First, preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit While it is heating, rub the seasonings into both sides of the turkey breast and under the skin A simple herb butter mixed with rosemary, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper works well, but if you want to get more specific, I looked up how to season a turkey Next, place the turkey breast, skin side down, in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes When the time is up, place the turkey breast skin side down and cook for an additional 18 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit

It will be just as juicy and crispy as an oven-baked turkey and will take less time to prepare

Check out the full recipe for how to make air-fryer turkey breast

For fans of sweet potato fries, an air fryer is a quick way to cook this crunchy delight Peel sweet potatoes and slice into 1/4-inch sticks Season with a mixture of olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt

Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit Then spread the fries in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes What's more, sweet potato fries have fewer calories than regular french fries, so you get a double whammy

For a full recipe on how to make French fries, click here

Macaroni and cheese is a seasonal favorite Take a few spoons of leftover macaroni and cheese and roll into balls In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk, then add the breadcrumbs, salt, garlic salt, and chopped bacon

Take the mac and cheese balls and dip them into each mixture Once coated, chill in the freezer for 30 minutes Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit, then place the balls in the air fryer and heat for 10 minutes This is an ideal side dish to add to your Thanksgiving meal

For detailed instructions on how to make macaroni and cheese balls, click here

Another Thanksgiving recipe is Mini Pumpkin Pies You can make a pie crust by combining all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, butter, and water, or you can use ready-made dough Next, whisk the pumpkin pie filling until well combined The main ingredients for the filling are 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 egg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice

Next, roll out the dough and use a cookie mold to make 10 circles Arrange the dough circles on a flat base and spoon the pie dough into the center of each circle

Place another circle of dough on top and close the edges with a fork and a little water Then bake the mini pies in an air fryer at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 14 to 16 minutes Don't forget to flip the pie halfway through for the best results

For the full recipe on how to make mini pumpkin pies using an air fryer, click here

Who doesn't love a good chocolate brownie? If you make this dessert in an air fryer, you can do it in half the time compared to baking it in the oven All you have to do is whisk the brownie batter and then transfer it to a 6-inch cake pan [Then, place the pan in the air fryer basket and heat at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 16-18 minutes This is a delicious Thanksgiving and a perfect dessert to follow

Check here for the full recipe on how to make air fryer brownies