Air fryer Passover recipes
Learn how your air fryer can make entertaining a breeze for this Jewish holiday, with five new recipes from Victoria Prever
Every year, around the same time as Easter (it varies annually) Jewish families commemorate the escape of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt with the festival of Passover – Pesach in Hebrew. Although fixed in the Jewish calendar, the exact date of the festival varies in our calendar, because Jewish months are based on the lunar year. The Torah says that the departure from Egypt was so hurried that there was no time to wait for bread to rise. So, for the duration of the eight-day festival, any foods made from wheat, barley, rye, oats or spelt that has come into contact with water and been allowed to ferment and rise (aka ‘chometz’) are off limits. Anything made from these grains – other than a special cracker called matzah – is out, including cakes, biscuits, pasta and bread. Jewish people whose families originated in eastern Europe (known as Ashkenazi Jews) also have to avoid rice, beans, some seeds and legumes (aka ‘kitniyot’), which can make meal planning even more tricky. Those whose ancestors were from the further southern Mediterranean countries, North Africa and the Middle East (known as Sephardi Jews) are able to enjoy rice, seeds and legumes.
To find out more about the festival of Passover, check out our helpful guide on Passover and how it is celebrated. If you're curious about kosher food, read our guide on what is kosher?
Make Passover entertaining effortless with five new air fryer recipes from Victoria Prever. If you haven’t yet embraced this time-saving eco-friendly gadget, explore our guide to the best air fryers of 2025. For more product reviews, visit our review hub. Looking for more Passover inspiration? Browse our Passover recipes.
1. Apricot, orange & horseradish chicken thighs with rainbow confetti salad
Use up your Seder horseradish with these simple, juicy chicken thighs. Add as much or as little horseradish as your family like. The sweetness of the apricot jam tempers the heat, and orange zest adds a fruity flavour. The air fryer makes the juiciest chicken thighs — you’ll never want to make them another way.
2. Spring onion & feta frittata
Here’s a fuss-free lunch or breakfast dish that everyone will enjoy. It would be delicious with a side of smoked salmon, crunchy matzo and a crisp green salad.
3. Spiced carrot fries
These fries are a tasty treat and lighter than normal chips. They’re quick to prepare and make a brilliant snack or side dish. Switch up the spices as you like. They’re also delicious made with sweet potato – just swap the carrot for the same weight of sweet potato.
4. Thai-style salmon fishcakes with lime mayo dip
These easy fishcakes make a brilliant supper as well as a great snack to pack for lunch during Passover. Use the best mayonnaise you can find for the dip — the lime gives it a lovely citrussy kick.
5. Almond choc chunk Passover cookies
These gluten-free bakes are easy and ready in no time. If you use a dairy-free chocolate they will be parev (a Jewish dietary law excluding milk or meat products). Note: air fryer times will vary so keep an eye on your first batch and adjust the temperature up or down accordingly.
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