Five ingredients or less recipes is the theme for this week’s meal plan—and I’ve gathered some of my favorites to make dinnertime simple and delicious.
Below you’ll find main course recipes that use five ingredients or fewer (not counting pantry basics like olive oil, salt, and pepper). I’ve also included a bonus reference to my favorite air fryer side dishes to pair with these meals.
I hope you enjoy this week’s lineup!
Loaded Honey Mustard Chicken
This one-pan dish is packed with flavor and comes together with only five main ingredients (plus the usual pantry staples). It’s easy to prep and ideal for a busy weeknight.
Crispy Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs
This recipe uses a simple trick to get irresistibly crispy skin and requires only four main ingredients. It’s a great shortcut to flavorful, hands-off comfort food.
Flank Steak with Cajun Garlic Butter
Steak and butter—what’s not to love? The Cajun garlic butter elevates this flank steak into something special with minimal effort and just a few ingredients.
Air Fryer Side Dishes
As promised, here’s a bonus collection of air fryer side dishes that pair beautifully with these main courses. My personal favorite from this roundup is the Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Asparagus—quick, crispy, and full of flavor.
Air Fryer Maple Sriracha Bacon — another five-ingredient (or less) treat
Weekend recipes are a must: this candied bacon combines maple and sriracha for a sweet-and-spicy bite that’s fun to serve as an appetizer or alongside a simple breakfast.
If you like these five ingredients or less recipes, check out last week’s meal plan where the theme was Restaurant Favorites At Home.
Five ingredients or less recipes
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