If you follow a Weight Watchers diet, there's a good chance that you already have an air fryer at home. This appliance has gained extreme popularity in recent years, and it's an excellent fit for those on a diet lifestyle journey. If you don't own one, you may be interested in what it's all about and how it can be beneficial in quickly and efficiently cooking your favorite Weight Watchers meals!
If you are unfamiliar with this gadget, an air fryer is a convection oven that sits atop your countertop and can cook food that looks and tastes as though it was deep-fried without ever having to submerge the food in cooking oil. This is done through the circulation of hot air from a fan at high speed. The fan produces browning and crispiness of the food that's being cooked.
Air fryers are becoming kitchen staples for many people who follow a Weight Watchers diet. This cooking method allows them to enjoy food that tastes fried without the added calorie content from frying in oil. Weight Watchers assigns point levels to food, and butter and oil have a higher point count than many other foods, so you can likely see why so many WW dieters swear by cooking this way!
With an air fryer, you can enjoy your favorite crispy and crunchy foods, along with using the appliance to efficiently cook other foods, even dessert!
These WW air fryer recipes are delicious, filling, and fit well within a Weight Watchers diet. Take a look at the list and we're sure that you'll find several new air fryer recipes to cook in your air fryer!
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1. Air Fryer Cajun Potatoes
These Cajun potatoes are perfectly browned and seasoned. After being air-fried, the baby potatoes are soft in the center, crispy on the outside, and the homemade Cajun seasoning, with spices like cayenne pepper, paprika, and chili powder, adds a delicious kick of flavor and heat.
These would make for a perfect side dish to serve alongside a main dish for weeknight dinners.
Per serving: 4 Freestyle SmartPoints (4 Green, 4 Blue, 1 Purple)
Get the recipe from Emily Bites.
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2. 3-Ingredient Air Fryer Pizza Sticks
Minimal ingredients yield delicious flavors with these air-fried pizza sticks!
Made with just three ingredients, including egg roll wrappers, pepperoni, and string cheese, this fun appetizer or snack is quite simple to assemble and make
If you are hosting a party or are planning to relax and enjoy a relaxing night in, this recipe would be a great one to put together and serve for guests or yourself!
Per serving: 3 Freestyle SmartPoints (3 Green, 3 Blue, 3 Purple)
Get the recipe from Hungry Girl.
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3. Air Fryer Bacon Cheddar Fries
Just three main ingredients, plus an additional fourth for a garnish, come together and result in these flavor-packed bacon cheddar fries that are cooked for just 15 minutes in your air fryer.
You'll need frozen french fries, shredded cheddar cheese, and some cooked bacon to make it. After cooking, garnish with some chopped chives or scallions, serve, and enjoy!
Per serving: 7 Freestyle SmartPoints (7 Green, 7 Blue, 7 Purple)
Get the recipe from Recipe Diaries.
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4. Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Baked Stuffed Chicken
This recipe combines chicken and jalapeño poppers for a hearty and satiating main dish.
To the inside of the chicken, you'll add jalapeños, cream cheese, shredded cheese, scallions, and bacon, and then cook it in your air fryer for just 12 minutes.
Steam up your favorite vegetables to serve as a side dish with the chicken, and you'll have an amazing meal for the whole family to enjoy!
Per serving: 5 Freestyle SmartPoints (9 Green, 5 Blue, 6 Purple)
Get the recipe from SkinnyTaste.
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5. Easy Beef and Bean Taquitos
These delicious air-fried taquitos are flavorful and don't require much energy to be spent in the kitchen. You can prep, cook, and serve them in just 35 minutes!
Made with ingredients like ground beef, refried beans, and corn tortillas, this is a fun recipe to enjoy alongside your favorite Weight Watchers-friendly side dish.
Per serving: 2 Freestyle SmartPoints (3 Green, 2 Blue, 2 Purple)
Get the recipe from The Pound Dropper.
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6. Air Fryer Orange Chicken
Skip the takeout and, instead, make this orange chicken recipe, which is a gluten-free and Weight Watchers-friendly option!
To ensure the chicken is crispy on the outside and isn't dry on the inside, cook it in your air fryer after tossing it in cornstarch or potato starch. Then, you'll combine ingredients like freshly-squeezed orange juice, garlic, ginger, and oyster sauce for a flavor-packed sauce. Toss the cooked chicken in the prepared sauce before serving.
Delicious!
Per serving: 5 Freestyle SmartPoints (7 Green, 5 Blue, 5 Purple)
Get the recipe from Lite Cravings.
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7. Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Using fresh or frozen florets, you can whip together a flavorful and filling meal of buffalo cauliflower using your air fryer!
Requiring just four ingredients and less than 30 minutes of your time, this is a fantastic weeknight dinner choice.
Each serving is packed with nutrients, and, in addition to being Weight Watchers-friendly, this recipe is also compliant with diets like Whole30, keto, and 21 Day Fix.
Per serving: 4 Freestyle SmartPoints (4 Green, 4 Blue, 4 Purple)
Get the recipe from My Crazy Good Life.
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8. Air Fryer Fried Ravioli
Have you ever tried fried ravioli?! If you haven't, now is the time! This air fryer Weight Watchers recipe uses refrigerated ravioli, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese, and yields 14 ravioli.
The dish can be prepared and served in about 30 minutes. If you are hosting or attending a party, whip these up. Your guests will be so impressed with how delicious and satiating this easy recipe is!
Per serving: 2 Freestyle SmartPoints (2 Green, 2 Blue, 2 Purple)
Get the recipe from Skinny Kitchen.
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9. Air Fried Broccoli Bites
These homemade broccoli bites make for a great bite-sized appetizer to enjoy before dinner or to serve to guests at your next party.
To make them, you'll combine broccoli with bacon, flour, cheese, breadcrumbs, and spices, before preparing homemade honey mustard sauce to dip the bites into.
The flavor and texture combinations of the salty, crunchy, and soft broccoli bites, with the sweet and tangy dipping sauce, is what pulls this dish together and will have you coming back for a second helping!
Per serving: 1 Freestyle SmartPoints (1 Green, 1 Blue, 1 Purple)
Recipe from Skinny Me Recipes.
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10. Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Step-by-step photo instructions make following along while cooking this recipe a breeze.
This chicken parmesan recipe requires chicken cutlets, which are thinly-sliced chicken breasts, as well as Italian-style breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg beaters, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and spices.
If you can't find chicken cutlets at your grocery store, no problem; you can simply cut chicken breasts into thinner slices, and there are instructions within the recipe on exactly how to do that.
In just 40 minutes (or less!), you can have a delicious and impressive meal on the table for family dinner or date night!
Per serving: 3 Freestyle SmartPoints (5 Green, 3 Blue, 3 Purple)
Get the recipe from The Pound Dropper.
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11. Air Fryer Tropical Cheesecake Bites
Air frying desserts has become increasingly popular in recent years and this recipe is a perfect example of how much fun you can have with air fryer WW recipes!
Using wonton wrappers, you'll make these cheesecake bites by creating a sweet and creamy stuffing made from cream cheese, pineapple, shredded coconut, honey, and coconut extract.
Add in some whipped cream for a dipping sauce and you'll be set with a tropical, sweet, and perfectly crispy Weight Watchers air fryer dessert!
Per serving: 4 Freestyle SmartPoints (4 Green, 4 Blue, 4 Purple)
Get the recipe from Hungry Girl.
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12. Air Fryer Chickpeas
A popular dish amongst people who own an air fryer, this recipe for Weight Watchers-friendly chickpeas is a total winner!
Only straightforward ingredients are needed, like chickpeas, also commonly referred to as garbanzo beans, olive oil, and spices.
After cooking in your air frying appliance, you'll be able to enjoy a delicious, crispy, and crunchy snack that is a perfect choice for snacking during movie night!
Per serving: 1 Freestyle SmartPoints (2 Green, 1 Blue, 1 Purple)
Get the recipe from Recipe Girl.
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13. Quick Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Take some extra-thin corn tortillas, cut them into strips, spray with some olive oil cooking spray, season with salt, pop them into the air fryer, and you'll be minutes away from crunchy and salty tortilla chips that taste just like the ones you love to enjoy when out to eat.
An entire serving of 24 chips fits nicely into a Weight Watchers diet and will satisfy any craving you have for restaurant-style tortilla chips!
Per serving: 4 Freestyle SmartPoints (4 Green, 4 Blue, 4 Purple)
Get the recipe from Rachel's Healthy Plate.
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14. Chicken Fried Pork Chops
If you like chicken-fried steak, you're going to love this fun spin on this classic southern comfort dish! The air fryer cooks the pork chops to be crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.
After breading the pork chops with breadcrumbs, cornmeal, and spices, you'll cook them in the air fryer for less than 15 minutes. Serve with some chicken gravy on top for a filling and delicious meal!
Per serving: 7 Freestyle SmartPoints (8 Green, 7 Blue, 7 Purple)
Get the recipe from Skinny Kitchen.
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15. Chinese-Style Egg Rolls
Making egg rolls in your air fryer may be the best idea we've ever heard! This homemade version uses ground turkey cooked in sesame oil and seasoned with Chinese five-spice and ground pepper.
Add in some coleslaw mix and green onion before wrapping in an egg roll wrapper and air frying. If you're unsure of how to properly wrap an egg roll, this post has you covered!
Take a look at the step-by-step photos on exactly how to do this to ensure your filling stays in place when cooking. After about 15 minutes of cooking, you'll be ready to serve these hearty egg rolls!
Per serving: 2 Freestyle SmartPoints (2 Green, 2 Blue, 2 Purple)
Get the recipe from Lite Cravings.
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16. Air Fryer Sweet Cinnamon Bagel Bites
Another total winner of an air fryer treat, these bagel bites are a fantastic Weight Watchers dessert to enjoy when you are craving something bready and sweet.
The bagel bites are homemade and use items like whole wheat flour, sweetener, Greek yogurt, and cinnamon. You'll combine the ingredients as instructed before rolling the dough into balls and air frying.
Absolutely delicious and fits well into a Weight Watchers diet plan!
Per serving: 4 Freestyle Points (4 Green, 4 Blue, 4 Purple)
Get the recipe from Hungry Girl.
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17. Air Fryer Steak
Cooking steak to perfection has never been easier when you have an air fryer at home.
Juicy, tender, and cooked to your liking, this recipe will yield a protein-packed and extra flavorful cut of beef that requires minimal effort in the kitchen.
Season the steak with salt and pepper before cooking to medium-rare or medium in the air fryer.
Per serving: 8 Freestyle SmartPoints (8 Green, 8 Blue, 8 Purple)
Get the recipe from Recipe Diaries.
