Have a fun family dinner night with these fun Friday Dinner Ideas. Make Friday even more fun by making it a tradition to do a fun family dinner to start the weekend off. Your kids will love the idea and may even help you make dinner!
My family has made a fun tradition of having a fun dinner every Friday Night to celebrate the end of a school and work week and the start of the weekend. I usually let my kids pick the dinner ahead of time and we make it a fun night.
We've put together a list of some of our favorite dinners that are quick, easy, and fun to make. Whether you want a lazy Friday or something special, this list is for you!
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Orange Chicken
Skip the take out and make your own with this incredibly easy Orange Chicken. This recipe has quickly become a family favorite and my kids love when I make the "Orange Juice" chicken! I love making a recipe with ingredients I can trust.
Big Mac Sloppy Joes
A fun variation on a classic American Meal, this has all the tastes of your favorite Golden Arches restaurant in the comfort of your home. Make this McDonald's copycat-flavored meal for a fun Friday dinner.
Sheet Pan Pancakes
My family loves to make breakfast for dinner! This is an easy way to make pancakes quick and easy. Add a protein like scrambled eggs or sausage. Let your kids pick the toppings!
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
A fun Friday dinner idea with minimal prep work. Made with bell peppers, chicken, and onions wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Grinder Salad Sandwich
Dive into this tasty, flavor packed sandwich! Made with a tasty vinegarette dressing, cheese, and Italian meats, this is a fun dinner to make on a Friday night party.
Jerk Chicken Tacos
Bring on a new flavor with these irresistible Jerk Chicken Tacos. This family dinner mixes things up from traditional tacos with Jerk style chicken and a tasty pineapple slaw and homemade dressing.
Air Fryer Salmon Bites
A quick way to enjoy tasty salmon. Enjoy this fast cooked Air Fryer meal in minutes with this tender and moist Salmon Bites. Add them to rice, salad, or eat them plain for tasty meal.
Blackened Chicken
Fire up the grill this Friday with this flavorful and easy Blackened Chicken Recipe. Make it on the grill or in the oven to add some flavor to your Friday Night.
4 Cheese Pasta
This copycat Cheesecake Factory dish is a fan favorite! It makes for a fun restaurant style meal in the comfort of your home.
Bacon Avocado Burger
A crowd-pleaser for sure, this Bacon Avocado Burger hits the spot. It's easy to assemble and made with the best ingredients making a fun cook out meal.
Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake
Dive into this Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake for a fun take-out meal at home. Made with all of your favorite sushi flavors in an easy baked form.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Make pizza night special by making this fun BBQ Chicken pizza. A great combo of flavors for a family movie night.
Puff Pastry Pizza
Want a pizza night, but don't want to order out? Try this quick and easy Puff Pastry Pizza for a fun flaky crust. One of our favorite Friday dinner ideas.
Crescent Roll Taco Bake
Taco night has never been easier with this easy Taco Bake. Made on delicious crescent rolls, you'll love this tasty family dinner.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce
Instant pot spaghetti sauce is a great way to make homemade sauce quick and easy. You'll love this tasty Friday dinner recipe.
Andrea says
My family loves a fun Friday dinner idea and this is a great list of fun and easy recipes!