60 Classic Thanksgiving Recipes For Every Diet, From Vegan To Keto (2024)

This gorgeous, whole-roasted stunner is the perfect holiday substitute for vegetarians. It's savory, sweet, and salty on the outside and super-tender on the inside. Topped with lots of silky mushroom gravy, we doubt anyone at your table will be missing meat.

Get the Whole Roasted Cabbage recipe.

Keeping the bone in and skin on the turkey breast helps to seal in moisture so the outside doesn’t dry out from the intense air fryer heat. Instead you get crispy skin and a super-moist, tandoori-spiced turkey breast, perfect for a smaller Thanksgiving meal.

Get the Air Fryer Tandoori Turkey Breast recipe.

Delicious vegan mac & cheese might sound like an oxymoron, but trust us, this cheese sauce is good enough to satiate the strongest dairy craving. Don't skip the thyme-panko topping—the added crunch takes it over the top.

Get the .

For those that can't have gluten or think the pie crust is just a vessel to get the best part of the pie, this pumpkin pie is for you. Made without the crust, this pie takes less than half the time and WAY less effort. No making pie crusts, no chilling, and no blind baking—It's a Thanksgiving miracle.

Get the Crustless Pumpkin Pie recipe.

You may have seen crisp, anise-y fennel bulbs dotting the famers' market stands, nuzzling up alongside sweet delicata squash and tart apples. The three find their way into this healthy side dish that's perfect for elegant dinner party menus, simple weeknight meals, or paired with richer, holiday spreads.

Get the .

Making this salad might seem involved, but it doesn't actually require much prep. Tossed with a combo of toasted almonds, shaved Parmesan, and pomegranate seeds, Brussels make a great side for any variety of Thanksgiving dinner.

Get the Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe.

After baking brown-sugar-butter-slathered squash until perfectly tender, you'll top the squash with a hearty filling of quinoa, kale, and chickpeas. Flecked with dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds, the savory pilaf has the perfect balance of texture, flavor, and pops of color. It's sweet, savory, protein-packed, and filling—what more could you want for fall?

Get the Stuffed Butternut Squash recipe.

Craving turkey, but don't want to go through the hassle of cooking a whole bird? Make turkey breast in the air fryer! It takes way less effort with far better results and you're guaranteed to get crispy skin and juicy meat.

Get the Air Fryer Garlic Herb Turkey Breast recipe.

This recipe made us wonder, Why don’t we roast carrots more often? When they roast, their flavor concentrates and sweetens. Pair that with copious amounts of umami-packed Parmesan and just a touch of lemon, and you’ve got a super-irresistible dish that you’ll come back to again and again.

Get the Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Carrots recipe.

Individual apple pies complete with a lattice crust? Sign us up! This healthier interpretation of the fall fave is fantastic alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Get the Air Fryer Apple Pie Baked Apples recipe.

We don't know about you, but when it comes to Thanksgiving, we think cranberry sauce is indispensable. This keto version allows everyone at the table to enjoy it without sacrificing flavor.

Get the Keto Cranberry Sauce recipe.

A whole roasted cauliflower makes for a fantastic vegetarian main dish. This one is roasted around extra veggies and has a slightly sweet balsamic glaze over it. It's easy to throw together and will leave you feeling full, not heavy. Win!

Get the Balsamic-Glazed Roasted Cauliflower recipe.

Vegans and meat-eaters alike will be piling this flavor-packed gravy on top of all the Thanksgiving sides. This gravy comes together in minutes—and you won't miss roasting a whole turkey or chicken to make it.

Get the Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy recipe.

Plant-based eaters don't have to miss out on classic green bean casserole, thanks to this simple recipe. We're super into the onion topping on this casserole—it's SO much better than the fried ones that come in a can. Because this casserole is less heavy, you can also enjoy it all season long (and not just on Thanksgiving!).

Get the Vegan Green Bean Casserole recipe.

Parsnips are sweet like carrots and creamy like potatoes. Instead of mashed potatoes, give this puree a try. It's just as easy to make and, with some roasted garlic, might be even more delicious!

Get the Roasted Garlic-Parsnip Puree recipe.

The air fryer works some kind of magic on potatoes—they get extra crispy all over and stay perfectly soft on the inside. Toss them in just a little bit of oil so all of the seasonings stick to make these the most delicious potatoes ever.

Get the Air Fryer Potatoes recipe.

Make this showstopper with a custom blend of your favorite funghi! If wild mushrooms are not accessible, creminis or button mushrooms would also work perfectly. The ragú can be made up to three days in advance (perfect for a busy Thanksgiving!); just reheat gently on the stovetop while you make the polenta.

Get the Polenta With Wild Mushroom Ragú recipe.

Never has there ever been a holiday table without green bean casserole. Okay, that’s an exaggeration, but you get the point. It’s an American classic everyone knows but not everyone gets the opportunity to enjoy due to dietary restrictions or eating lifestyles. We love this gluten-free version because it gets more forks involved, but even more for its rich, punchy flavors.

Get the Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole recipe.

This quick and easy side comes with a treat: 8 cloves of creamy, buttery garlic that get air-fried alongside the green beans for the easiest roasted garlic ever. You can eat them alongside the beans or reserve them for another use, like smearing alongside butter and flaky sea salt on a slice of toasted Thanksgiving bread.

Get the Air Fryer Green Beans recipe.