Spring is finally here and that means Easter is just around the corner. If you’re looking for some delicious (and easy) Easter dinner ideas, look no further! Here are thirteen of our favorites that are sure to please the whole family.
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Easy Easter dinner ideas
With Easter just around the corner, you may be feeling the pressure to cook a lavish Easter meal. But who wants to spend all day cooking?! (No one we know!)
Actually, Easter dinner doesn’t have to be complicated. Some of our favorite Easter mains are the simplest to make!
If you are wondering”what can I make for Easter dinner besides ham?” then read on! We have a list of our favorite easy Easter dinners. (Okay so some of them involve ham, but none of the involves an oven 😀).
Here are 13 easy recipes that are sure to be a hit with the whole family, but without all the fuss of a traditionally made roast dinner.
Easy Easter Dinner Ideas for a Feast Without the Fuss
Air Fryer Roast Lamb
There’s nothing quite like a beautifully roasted lamb joint, and now you can enjoy that deliciousness without all the hassle thanks to your air fryer. This recipe for air fryer roast lamb is a quick and easy way to perfectly cooked lamb that’s juicy and full of flavor. Season with fresh rosemary and thyme for a lamb roast worthy of any holiday feast.
Air Fryer Ham (Honey Baked Ham)
Try this recipe for air fryer ham with a honey mustard glaze for your next holiday dinner. It’s a juicy honey-baked ham, with crispy charred edges and a wonderfully sticky glaze!
Air Fryer Rack of Lamb
This recipe for air fryer rack of lamb looks impressive but is surprisingly simple to make. The lamb is perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, and sure to please any crowd. Plus, it’s ready in a fraction of the time it would take to cook it in a conventional oven.
Air Fryer Roast Pork
Air fryer roast pork is simple and delicious. Roasting pork in an air fryer is such a great way to cook it, it is quick and extremely easy, and gives the tastiest succulent pork with extra crispy crackle!
Instant Pot Boneless Ham
Try this Instant Pot boneless ham recipe for a deceptively simple holiday meal, made with 3 ingredients and an easy homemade glaze. This is the ultimate in easy holiday recipes.
Air fryer Cornish hen
If you’re looking for a delicious and impressive main course, look no further than the air fryer cornish hen. This dish is perfect for a
simple meal or a special occasion, and it’s so easy to make! The air fryer gives the cornish hen a crispy, golden skin while keeping the meat juicy and flavorful. Trust us, this dish will be a hit with everyone at the table.
Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Air fryer turkey breast is a great alternative to roasting an entire turkey in the oven. Try this super simple recipe for a tender, flavorful turkey roast in a fraction of the time it usually takes!
Air Fryer Roast Beef
Air fryer roast beef is simple to cook, but also tender and flavorsome. This recipe uses rosemary, thyme, salt, and a little olive oil, for perfect classic roast beef.
How to Roast a Whole Chicken in an Air Fryer
If you haven’t tried cooking a whole chicken in an air fryer, you’re missing out! This method is not only quick and easy, but it also produces a delicious, crispy roast chicken that your whole family will love.
Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin
Air fryer beef tenderloin is delicious, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and so quick and easy! Perfect for a special occasion, or any time you want a meal to impress in a hurry!
Instant Pot Chuck Roast (with Vegetables)
This recipe for Instant Pot chuck roast is quick and easy to prepare, and sure to become your new favorite one-pot dinner. Cooking chuck roast in an Instant Pot gives you fall-apart tender beef and tasty vegetables in a fraction of the time a traditional slow-cooked pot roast would take to cook.
Air Fryer Pork Belly
This air fryer pork belly recipe is the quickest and easiest way to get perfectly crispy pork belly that is also succulent and tender. Get ready for the pork crackling of your dreams!
Instant Pot Turkey Tenderloin
If you’re looking for an easy turkey recipe to cook for a holiday dinner, then this Instant Pot turkey tenderloin recipe is perfect for you. It’s quick and easy to prepare (only 6 ingredients!) and tastes delicious.
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