Some nights demand less from us. Dinner needs to cook, simmer, or crisp without constant supervision. These 19 recipes rely on slow cookers, air fryers, and pressure cookers so we can step back and reset while the work happens. Reliable food, minimal hovering.
Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken Wings
Tender wings simmered in sweet chili sauce with steady heat. Set them and let the slow cooker take over.
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Thick Pork Chops in the Air Fryer
Juicy pork chops with crisp edges in under 20 minutes. We rely on the air fryer to keep them consistent.
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Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Crispy skin and tender meat with minimal prep. A quick fix that doesn’t require babysitting.
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Slow Cooker Beef Shanks
Beef shanks braised low and slow until fork-tender. The cooker does the heavy lifting.
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Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup with Short Ribs
Hearty short ribs and barley simmer into a rich, filling soup. It builds flavor while we focus on anything else.
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Air Fryer Shrimp
Plump shrimp cooked fast with crisp edges. Dinner lands on the table without lingering over the stove.
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Air Fryer Chicken Legs
Golden, juicy chicken legs with reliable timing. Straightforward and low effort.
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Easy BBQ Chicken Sliders in the Slow Cooker
Shredded BBQ chicken piled onto soft buns. We let it cook down while everything else gets handled.
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Slow Cooker Irish Lamb Stew
Lamb, vegetables, and broth slowly deepen in flavor. Comfort that doesn’t require constant stirring.
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Air Fryer Pickle Brined Chicken Wings
Crispy wings with a tangy brined kick. The air fryer keeps things simple and predictable.
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Lentils, Turnips and Carrots
Beef and vegetables simmer into a thick, nourishing stew. It’s steady cooking at its best.
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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings
Crisp wings coated in garlic and parmesan. Quick, hands-off, and dependable.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Lean turkey and spices cook into a hearty chili. We set it in the morning and forget about it.
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Tender roast and vegetables slow-cooked until rich and savory. Classic comfort without active work.
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Slow Cooker Italian Stuffed Peppers
Peppers filled with seasoned meat and rice cook gently in sauce. Minimal prep, big payoff.
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Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast
Juicy turkey breast cooked low and steady. Reliable for feeding everyone with little effort.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Tacos
Shredded turkey packed with taco flavor. We portion it out when we’re ready to eat.
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Honey Garlic Chicken in the Air Fryer
Sticky honey garlic glaze over tender chicken pieces. Fast cooking with almost no cleanup.
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Easy Instant Pot Brisket
Brisket pressure-cooked until tender in a fraction of the time. The Instant Pot handles what would normally take hours.
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