Celebrate Independence Day with this collection of 55 delicious recipes perfect for your backyard barbecue. From juicy burgers to patriotic desserts, you'll find dishes here that please every taste at your Fourth of July gathering. Fire up the grill and get ready to impress your guests with these festive and flavorful creations.
Halloumi Portobello Burgers
These Halloumi Burgers are certainly "extra everything" - topped with mashed avocado, a whole portobello mushroom, crumbled chèvre cheese, peppery arugula and sweet caramelized onions. Easy to make and a sure crowd pleaser!
Arugula Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
This sweet, salty, acidic salad pairs perfectly with any protein, especially a nice piece of salmon or steak.
S'Mores Casserole
This S'mores Casserole is a simple version of everyone’s favorite camping treat. Made in a baking dish so you can make it even without a campfire, and perfect to make for a crowd. Use graham crackers or digestive biscuits, and your favorite milk chocolate!
Chicken Tikka Kebab
This is a delicious appetizer or main course packed with flavor. It starts with chicken pieces marinated in yogurt along with lime juice and aromatic spices, then threaded onto skewers and cooked to perfection.
Loaded Potato Skins
With only a handful of ingredients and just 10 minutes of prep, these air fryer potato skins will quickly become a new favorite! Seasoned with garlic and Worcestershire sauce with a taste of sharp, gooey cheese in every bite, these potato skins make the perfect appetizer!
Roasted Garlic Blue Cheese Pasta Salad
A simple creamy blue cheese pasta salad made with fresh produce tossed in a creamy roasted garlic and miso blue cheese dressing. If you're not a fan of blue cheese, it can easily be omitted from the dressing and you still getlots of umami flavors from the miso!
Chipotle Ranch
Smoky, spicy and super tasty - this ranch version is great for pairing with anything barbecued.
Grilled Halloumi & Peaches
Here's a simple summer meal that's fresh, light, and absolutely delicious! Salty Halloumi cheese turns crispy and melty on the grill, making it a perfect pair for the jammy, sweet charred peaches. A hefty mound of arugula, spicy jalapeños and a sweet and tangy honey lemon vinaigrette bring it all together for an awesome salad that's great for a main course or side.
Easy Apple Crisp
All done in 35 minutes with super simple prep. Made with tart green apples coated in cinnamon sugar, and a crumbly crisp topping with a hint of shredded coconut. Delicious on its own, or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Smoked Salmon Pâté
Grab some smoked salmon and whip up this spread in just a few minutes.
French Potato Salad
Try the best easy, homemade potato salad! Without mayo, eggs or any dairy products it's made creamy the traditional French way with a Dijon mustard dressing - which makes it naturally vegan, gluten free and dairy free.
Bacon Steak Wraps with Blue Cheese Dressing
These wraps are made with chuck steak and a homemade blue cheese dressing, and they're so hearty, rich and delicious.
Strawberry Filled Cupcakes
These are the ultimate summer cupcakes, and loved by kids and adults alike. Super easy to make with just vanilla cupcakes, fresh strawberries and whipped cream they come together in under 1 hour.
Whipped Feta
Cheesy, creamy and delicious! And all in just 5 minutes with 5 ingredients. This whipped feta cheese (or Tyrosalata in Greek) is made with Greek yogurt, seasoned with garlic and fresh basil and is equally addictive as a dip, sauce or spread.
Marinated Grilled Steaks
This steak recipe is super easy to make and gives you delicious, flavorful, juicy steaks.
Texas Toast
Make garlicky Texas Toast in just a few minutes - crispy, buttery and loaded with garlic flavor! With the best garlic butter made from simple ingredients, it's all done with just a few simple steps. Get ready to meet your new favorite easy appetizer and side dish!
Blue Cheese Sauce
This classic blue cheese sauce comes together in under 5 minutes with just 6 ingredients, without both boiling and buttermilk. Loaded with blue cheese flavor it's perfect with salad, meat, and anything "Buffalo" flavored.
Grilled Hanger Steak
This grilled hanger steak is served with Charmoula sauce and packed with flavor. It's just as great hot as it is at room temperature.
No Bake Cookies
The best no-bake cookies are all done with just 15 minutes of actual baking. Made with staple ingredients, these cookies are loaded with chocolate flavor, coconut, and a hint of salt.
Cheetos Cream Cheese Ball
This spicy cheese ball is the perfect party appetizer. It’s one of those yummy appetizers that’s perfect for any party whatsoever, and so easy to make!
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Looking for the perfect baked potato recipe? These air fryer baked potatoes minimize your cooking time and result in a tender, flavorful inside wrapped in a crispy delicious shell. With only three ingredients, this recipe will become your new favorite side dish, or top it with whatever you have in the fridge to make it a main!
Grilled Skirt Steak with Watermelon Salsa
This dish just screams summer with its bright colors and flavors.
Mexican Roasted Potatoes
Make deliciously crispy Mexican Potatoes in just 45 minutes. With Mexican seasoning and topped with lime & cilantro this is a yummy side dish with a spicy kick - and at its best served with a cool sauce or sour cream. Make it in the oven or air fryer!
Caprese Garlic Bread
This Caprese Garlic Bread is the perfect appetizer! It uses only a handful of simple ingredients and takes just 10 minutes to throw together.
Marinated Flank Steak Tacos
Made with a carne asada marinade this is a winner every single time.
Summer Berry Gino
This super easy berry bake is filled with bananas, strawberries and blueberries and topped with white chocolate for a delicious dessert. Perfect for any dinner party - and you can even prep it ahead of time.
Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon
These air fryer sweet potatoes are done in just 15 minutes and come out perfectly baked. Seasoned with cinnamon & salt they're a great side for fish and chicken - and a delicious snack on their own.
Mini Cheese Balls
These mini cheese balls have ALL the best flavors rolled into one adorably delicious creamy bite. Serve them on a cracker, or with a pretzel stick or cracker on top.
Grilled Lemon Chicken
Make the best Lemon Chicken Marinade in just a few minutes with simple, healthy, ingredients. With olive oil, lemon & basil the chicken comes out so juicy, tender and loaded with flavor. Perfect for grilling, but delicious pan seared as well!
Potato Wedges
15 minutes is all you need to make the best air-fried potato wedges. Lightly seasoned with salt and olive oil, they're baked to perfection in the easiest way possible—and they're a great healthier alternative.
Smash Burgers
Recreate a delicious fast food-inspired smash burger in your own kitchen or garden with fresh ingredients and a tangy, creamy sauce. Smash burgers are thin, so they cook fast!
4th of July Brownie Cupcakes
Make these 4th of July Brownies to celebrate Independence Day in style! These patriotic brownies have a classic chocolate brownie taste and fudgy texture, and a red, white and blue frosting both kids and adults will love.
Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
Make deliciously crispy and buttery Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes in under 30 minutes with super simple prep. It's the perfect flavor-packed side for any dinner!
Blueberry Flatbread with Goat Cheese
This delicious fruit-forward blueberry flatbread is loaded with apricot jam, creamy goat cheese, sweet honey, and fresh mint. It's the perfect vegetarian appetizer - or even dessert!
Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad
This Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad is a light and refreshing salad made with orzo pasta, grape tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. This easy pasta salad is so quick to make, perfect to bring to a picnic or get-together!
Mexican Chicken Marinade
This zesty marinade is a quick, flavor-packed addition to your dinner. Bursting with vibrant spices and tangy citrus, this marinade will transform ordinary chicken into a super tender fiesta of flavors.
Grilled Vegetable Platter with Lemon-Feta Sauce
For easy, summer entertaining, make a giant platter of grilled vegetables and dip ahead of time. Your guests will love it!
Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
This chicken pesto pasta salad recipe is perfect for summer. This healthy, simple salad that is quick to prepare and perfect to serve at a BBQ!
Greek Chicken Souvlaki
Chicken Souvlaki is a classic Greek dish that often needs little introduction! Made from fresh chicken marinated in a simple blend of oil and spices, then placed on skewers and grilled to perfection.
Air Fryer Steak Fries
Make Air Fryer Steak Fries from scratch in just 25 minutes for the perfect rustic side dish for any meal. Easy to make with just a few steps, these fries are crispy on the outside, and perfectly baked on the inside.
Ranch Coleslaw
Make this simple ranch coleslaw in just 15 minutes, and be the star of your next barbecue. With store-bought mayonnaise & ranch dressing this dish couldn't be easier to make - or more loaded with flavor!
BBQ Pasta Salad
The perfect pasta salad for BBQ lovers! Elbow noodles, corn, tomatoes, scallions, chewy BBQ tofu crumbles and a creamy dressing.
Homemade Cornbread
This incredible air fryer version comes together in just a few minutes with basic pantry staples.
Pasta Salad Skewers
Everything you love about pasta salad comes together in these Pasta Salad Skewers that are a fun appetizer or side dish. These are easy to make ahead and great to serve to a crowd - no utensils necessary!
Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers
Switch up the flavors this Independence Day! These smoky grilled chicken skewers are marinated in ginger, garlic, coconut cream, and soy sauce. They are then finished with a sweet coconut cream glaze and served with a simple peanut sauce. Big on flavor and super easy to throw together!
Jerk Chicken
Jerk Chicken is a delicious Jamaican dish of grilled chicken infused with a spicy, smoky flavor. If you are craving a taste of the islands, give this recipe a try!
Blue Cheese Coleslaw
Make Blue Cheese Coleslaw in under 15 minutes for the perfect side for any steak, barbecue, or buffalo-flavored dish. With lots of blue cheese flavor and well-balanced seasoning, this will quickly become your new favorite coleslaw version.
2-Minute BBQ Sauce
This easy BBQ Sauce is made with 5 ingredients in just 2 minutes. It's just a little bit spicy with a touch of sweet honey - it has all the flavor, but doesn't require any cooking. Perfect on top of a burger, or to dip some chicken tenders in!
Indian Chicken Marinade
This Indian Chicken Marinade gives you the most flavorful and succulent chicken you have ever tasted, and it is so very easy to make.
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
These small, crispy potatoes are a perfect side for meaty dinners. Heavily seasoned with salt, they resemble the Canarian potatoes "Papas Arrugadas".
Lemon Meringue Cake
Who doesn't love lemon meringue pie? This is the cake version, and just as delicious.
Bacon-Wrapped Halloumi
Take two favorites, and put them together - and of course it's going to come out amazing. Air fry to avoid using oil!
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
This recipe is incredibly quick and easy to prepare, loaded with flavor from a lemongrass marinade and grilled to perfection to give you a deliciously sweet and savory, juicy grilled chicken.
Greek Potatoes with Lemon & Feta Cheese
Lemon + Feta cheese = best friends forever.
4th of July Cupcakes
These red, white and blue cupcakes are a delicious way to show off your American spirit! Decorated in true patriotic colors, this festive and easy-to-make dessert will be the star of your party.
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