8 Amazingly Easy Thanksgiving Recipes You Need to Make This Holiday

Classic oven roasted turkey is an entrée that has always stood front and center during Thanksgiving celebrations. This year, we challenge you to let other courses steal the show. This collection of recipes will transform your Thanksgiving feast with show-stopping appetizers and desserts. 

1. Warm Brie With Maple Apples, Walnuts, and Thyme

While brie often conjures images of elegance and complexity, this dish is prepared quite easily in your Kalorik Air Fryer! As family arrives, you’ll want to subtly whet their appetite with this warm brie with maple apples appetizer. The aromatic addition of maple apples, toasted walnuts, and thyme will fill your home with the scent of something both sweet and savory.

2. Sweet Potato Latkes

Sweet potato latkes, another surefire appetizer hit, are a healthier take on traditional deep fried potato pancakes, with a sweet and savory twist. Air fried in the Kalorik MAXX 4 Quart Air Fryer, these sweet potato latkes have gorgeous crispy edges and are delicately soft on the inside. They are best served hot with a big dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt accompanied by applesauce or cranberry sauce for dipping. Garnish them with fresh thyme or chopped chives. Thanksgiving just got a little more interesting.  

3. Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes 

Mashed potatoes are a classic addition to any Thanksgiving dinner. This cozy comfort food, prepared in your Kalorik Slow Cooker, calls for Yukon Gold potatoes, roasted garlic, whole milk, half and half, and even créme fraiche.

4. Gingered Cranberry Sauce

Ditch the canned cranberry sauce for this fresh alternative, Ginger Cranberry Sauce, made in your Kalorik Slow Cooker. Ginger adds a little spice to the classic turkey and cranberry sauce combination, and orange and cinnamon deepen the flavor profile.

5. Pumpkin Rolls

Old-fashioned and delightfully indulgent, the classic pumpkin roll is a dessert you can’t let go by the wayside. #MAXXMade pumpkin rolls are moist, have a heavenly cream cheese filling, and are mouthwateringly aromatic because of the cinnamon they contain. Their elegant presentation makes for a wonderful addition to any Thanksgiving table. Pumpkin rolls incredibly easy-to-make, and are sure to impress your guests . . .  don't worry, we’ll keep your secret! We give you permission to enjoy fall vibes and prepare this dessert year round.

6. Apple Pie

Apple pie is a timeless addition to any Thanksgiving table. This recipe has a flaky, buttery crust and a tender, lightly-spiced apple pie filling. Bake in your Kalorik 22 Quart Air Fryer Toaster Oven until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly!