Are you tired of the same old dinner routine? Spice up your evenings with this list of 27 super-easy dinner recipes from around the world. No fuss, no fancy techniques, just delicious global flavors that’ll keep things interesting at the dinner table.
Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Wraps
Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma Wraps are infused with the intense flavors of the Middle East. Authentic Shawarma is spit-roasted for hours, but this quick air fryer version captures those delicious shawarma flavors and only takes 30 minutes to make. Don’t skip the rich, tangy Lemon Tahini Sauce!
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Kung Pao Chicken
This kung pao chicken is a little spicy, a little sweet and studded with chile peppers and roasted peanuts. It’s delicious, healthy, and easy to make.
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Shrimp and Chorizo Tacos
Shrimp and Chorizo Tacos combine tender shrimp with spicy chorizo for a delicious and satisfying taco filling that’s super easy to make. It’s packed with flavor, but still easy enough to make on a busy weeknight.
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Gochujang Noodles
Gochujang paste gives these tender, creamy noodles authentic Korean flavor. It’s rich and spicy, and it’s vegetarian, too!
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Air Fryer Carnitas
Air Fryer Carnitas is juicy and flavorful Mexican shredded pork. The meat is juicy and tender with enticingly crisp edges. It’s a perfect way to shake up your taco Tuesdays!
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Miso Glazed Salmon
Miso Glazed Salmon has only a few ingredients, but it is big on taste. The sweet-savory miso glaze makes a simple salmon dish into something really special.
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Instant Pot Chicken Biryani
Instant Pot Chicken Biryani is a quick way to make this classic Indian dish. If you want a simple chicken and rice dish that’s truly loaded with flavor, this one is for you.
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Pork Fried Rice
I love using leftover Char Siu (or you can sub any delicious leftover meat or other protein) to make Pork Fried Rice. It’s a quick way to make a really flavorful meal!
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Blackened fish tacos
Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos are fish taco perfection! Flaky seasoned fish in soft corn tortillas with a creamy cilantro lime sauce.
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Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles
Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles is a dish I could eat every day and never get tired of it. It’s a quick, easy, delicious vegetarian meal with tons of spicy Thai flavor.
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Grilled Flank Steak with Chile Butter
Flank steak is quick and easy to grill. This 5-ingredient recipe tops it with a sweet spicy chili butter that is full of flavor. It can be on the table in 20 minutes.
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Chicken Tikka Wrap
This Air Fryer Chicken Tikka Wrap is filled with delicious chicken tikka and lots of veggies for an easy and satisfying meal.
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Beef Bulgogi Bowls
This Beef Bulgogi Bowl recipe makes a delicious one-bowl meal. It’s a super easy weeknight dinner, featuring marinated, thin slices of tender beef cooked on a barbecue, griddle, or skillet and served over a bed of rice.
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Pad Thai
This veggie Pad Thai is delicious and easy to make. Rice noodles are quickly stir-fried with classic Thai seasonings (including vegan fish sauce!), bean sprouts, and fried tofu.
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Szechuan Shrimp
Spicy Szechuan Shrimp is one of my favorite Chinese dishes to make at home. It’s easy to make and delicious. Hot bean paste, chili oil, and Szechuan peppercorns give it a kick!
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Thai Pumpkin Curry
This Thai Pumpkin Curry Soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that takes just 25 minutes to make. Thai curry paste and rich, creamy coconut milk add layers of flavor.
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Chicken Kathi Rolls
Chicken kathi rolls are a popular Indian street food. Tender chicken thigh meat is marinated in yogurt and spices and then pan-seared, wrapped in soft roti and topped with savory chutney, seasoned red onions, and fresh herbs.
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Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Cajun Shrimp and Grits is spicy, satisfying comfort food. Creamy, buttery grits are topped with Cajun spiced shrimp.
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Camarones a la Diabla
Camarones a la Diabla is one of my all-time favorite recipes. Plump, tender shrimp are seared in a skillet and then tossed in a rich, fiery sauce made from dried chiles. You can vary the type and amount of chile to get exactly the heat level that’s right for you.
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Yum Woon Sen
Yum Woon Sen, or Thai Glass Noodle Salad, is loaded with ground meat, plump shrimp, veggies, and a tangy lime juice and fish sauce dressing.
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Chipotle Turkey Burgers with Cilantro-Lime Crema
This easy turkey burger recipe, made with chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, cilantro, scallions, and lime, always gets rave reviews.
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Air Fryer Lamb Chops
Air Fryer Lamb Chops make a great meal that feels fancy with minimal effort. The combination of rich lamb with the bright, fresh flavors of lemon, fresh oregano, and garlic make this dish a winner.
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Sopa de Camaron
Sopa de Camarones, or Mexican Shrimp Soup, is light, but full of earthy flavor. Dried chiles give the broth its rich red color and distinctive flavor.
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Tandoori Chicken
This tandoori chicken recipe is full of flavor, and easy, too! You can cook your tandoori chicken in the oven, on the grill, or even in your air fryer.
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Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo is a classic Mexican garlic shrimp recipe. Plump shrimp are infused with garlic, spices, lime juice, & cilantro.
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Thai Fried Rice
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice or Khao Pad is quick and easy to make, with pineapple, chicken eggs, vegetables, and cashews and seasoned with Thai fish sauce.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of my favorite easy dinners. It’s loaded with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and, of course, tons of flavor.
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