Did you know there is a secret to meal prep? It’s not necessarily the prep, it’s the reheating. If you meal prep for a week of meals but they don’t reheat well, then you’ve just wasted time and ingredients! This guide will show you how to make 10 Easy Air Fryer Recipes for Meal Prep, plus these reheat well.
Meal Prep does not have to be difficult, it actually is meant to save time and money throughout the week. Unlike the microwave that can make foods taste like rubber, the air fryer restores the crispy taste and texture. If you need to heat your foods throughout the week, reheating in the air fryer is the first choice when available. These air fryer meal prep recipes are simple to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for prepping for the week ahead.
What you’ll love about Air Fryer Meal Prep:
- Quick cooking times, typically done in less than 20 minutes.
- Easy cleanup with minimal dishes.
- Crispy texture that reheats well.
- Perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Great for batch cooking!
Best tips for Air Fryer Meal Prep Success:
- Do not overcrowd the basket, cook in batches for best results and even cooking!
- Let food fully cool before storing, it can become soggy if it’s sealed while hot.
- Use airtight containers like these meal prep containers.
- When possible, reheat in the air fryer instead of the microwave.
How to Reheat Air Fryer Meals:
Reheating your meals the right way can heavily affect the taste and texture of the meal. The air fryer is the best way to bring back that texture and keep it crispy. These tips can be used in general for most air fryer meals.
- Heat in the air in an air fryer safe dish at 350 degrees F.
- Heat in short intervals 2-3 minutes.
- Do not overcrowd the basket.
- Shake or turn the food over about halfway through.
- Use grapeseed oil spray or olive oil spray to restore the moisture.
20 Air Fryer Recipes for Easy Meal Prep
Make the best Air Fryer Recipes for Meal Prep. These recipes are ideal for prepping ahead, earlier in the week and storing in an airtight container in the fridge for quick meals throughout the work week.
Esme Slabbert says
What a great collection, I have an air fryer and always looking for more ideas
Thank you for sharing with us at SSPS 409. See you again soon
Esme Slabbert says
What an awesome list for meal prep and easy to reheat in AF dishes.
Congrats, you will be featured at SSPS on Monday.