10 Air Fryer Venison Recipes

Venison is a versatile and flavorful protein that deserves a spot in any kitchen.

When paired with the convenience of an air fryer, this game meat can be transformed into a variety of exciting dishes that go beyond the traditional roast or stew.

From savory steaks to creative meatballs and even stuffed mushrooms, each recipe brings out the rich, unique taste of venison while taking advantage of the air fryer’s ability to cook quickly and evenly.

Whether you’re looking for something hearty, like a venison meatloaf, or something lighter, like fajita bowls, these recipes showcase the endless possibilities of cooking venison with modern techniques.

Perfect for those who appreciate the depth of flavor that venison offers, these dishes are designed to be both delicious and easy to prepare.

1. Air Fryer Venison Steak with Garlic Butter

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 venison steaks (6 oz each)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Method:

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rub venison steaks with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place steaks in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching.
  4. Cook for 6-8 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes, depending on the desired doneness.
  5. While the steaks cook, melt butter in a small pan, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Remove steaks from air fryer, let rest for 5 minutes, and pour garlic butter over them.
  7. Garnish with fresh rosemary before serving.

2. Air Fryer Venison Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground venison
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Method:

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine venison, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place in air fryer basket.
  4. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through cooking.
  5. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, honey, and balsamic vinegar. Heat until smooth.
  6. Toss cooked meatballs in the cranberry glaze and serve warm.

3. Air Fryer Venison Fajita Bowls

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb venison loin, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp fajita seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method:

  1. Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix venison slices, bell peppers, onion, olive oil, fajita seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place mixture in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  4. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  5. Serve venison fajita mix over cooked rice with avocado slices, sour cream, and lime wedges.

4. Air Fryer Venison Sliders with Caramelized Onions

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground venison
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 slider buns
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

Method:

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix ground venison, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Form into small slider patties.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onions, and cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
  5. Place slider patties in air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Top each patty with cheddar cheese and cook for an additional minute until melted.
  7. Toast slider buns in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Assemble sliders with venison patties, caramelized onions, and a dollop of mayonnaise.

5. Air Fryer Venison Kebabs with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb venison, cubed
  • 1 red onion, quartered
  • 1 bell pepper, cubed
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Skewers

Mint Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Thread venison, onion, bell pepper, and zucchini onto skewers, then brush with marinade.
  4. Place kebabs in air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  5. Mix yogurt, mint, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  6. Serve kebabs with mint yogurt sauce.

6. Air Fryer Venison Scotch Eggs

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground venison
  • 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Method:

  1. Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  2. Season venison with salt, pepper, and paprika. Divide into 6 portions.
  3. Flatten each portion and wrap around a hard-boiled egg, ensuring it’s fully covered.
  4. Dip each wrapped egg into flour, then beaten egg, and finally breadcrumbs.
  5. Place scotch eggs in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through.
  6. Serve warm.

7. Air Fryer Venison Meatloaf

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground venison
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method:

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine ground venison, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Shape mixture into a loaf and place it in a parchment-lined air fryer basket.
  4. Cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  5. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

8. Air Fryer Venison Tacos with Chipotle Slaw

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb venison loin, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 small corn tortillas

Chipotle Slaw:

  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • Salt to taste

Method:

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss venison slices with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place venison in the air fryer and cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  4. In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle chili powder, and salt.
  5. Warm tortillas in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Assemble tacos with venison slices and chipotle slaw.

9. Air Fryer Venison Sausage and Potato Skillet

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb venison sausage, sliced
  • 4 small potatoes, cubed
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method:

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Toss potatoes, bell pepper, and onion with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place potatoes in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Add venison sausage slices to the air fryer and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, until everything is crispy and cooked through.
  5. Serve as a hearty one-pot meal.

10. Air Fryer Venison Stuffed Mushrooms

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 12 large mushrooms, stems removed
  • 1/2 lb ground venison
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method:

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, brown ground venison with garlic. Drain any excess fat.
  3. In a bowl, mix cooked venison, breadcrumbs, cream cheese, mozzarella, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each mushroom with the venison mixture.
  5. Place stuffed mushrooms in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, until mushrooms are tender and the filling is golden brown.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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