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My air fryer gets used more than my oven at this point. It cooks faster, makes everything crispier, and cleanup takes about a minute. These 44 recipes cover chicken, meatballs, appetizers, protein mains, and sides. If you own an air fryer and eat keto, start here.
Chicken in the air fryer comes out with crispy skin and juicy meat every time. No oil bath required.
Ground pork rinds as the breading, egg wash in between, and into the air fryer. They come out golden and crispy without a drop of deep-frying oil. I serve these with ranch and my kids demolish them.
Chili powder, garlic powder, olive oil, and 30 minutes. The air fryer gets the skin crackly and renders the fat without drying out the meat. Wings were practically made for this appliance.
Two cups of shredded parmesan pressed onto chicken cutlets, then air fried until the crust is golden brown. The cheese crust gets incredibly crunchy while the chicken stays juicy inside.
Cubed chicken on skewers brushed with a butter, garlic, and parmesan sauce. Air fry them, then brush with more sauce before serving. The gooey cheese coating on the outside is what makes these special.
A garlic Dijon marinade rubbed on chicken drumsticks, then air fried until the skin is crispy. Five minutes of prep, ten minutes of cooking. My easiest weeknight dinner by far.
Each tender gets wrapped in a strip of thick-cut bacon, seasoned with smoked paprika, then brushed with BBQ sauce halfway through cooking. Five ingredients total and 20 minutes in the air fryer.
Air fryer meatballs cook evenly and stay juicy without the splatter of pan frying. I make big batches for meal prep.
Ground beef, ground pork, pork rind crumbs, and parmesan. This is my base meatball recipe that I customize endlessly. I make 40 at a time and freeze half for later.
Fresh ginger, sesame oil, and green onion mixed into ground pork, then air fried and dipped in a spicy Asian sauce. These taste like something from a dim sum restaurant.
Pepperoni, mozzarella, mushrooms, and pizza sauce mixed right into the meatball. Each bite tastes like a slice of pizza. I make 40 and my boys treat them like snacks.
Diced bacon in the meatball, bourbon and BBQ sauce in the glaze. I bring a slow cooker full of these to every gathering and come home with an empty pot.
Ground chicken mixed with celery, ranch dressing, and coconut flour, then smothered in a creamy buffalo sauce. All the flavors of buffalo wings in a form you can eat with a toothpick.
The air fryer turns out crispy appetizers that taste deep-fried without the mess or the oil.
Fathead dough wrapped around hot dogs on a stick, then fried until golden and puffy. The mozzarella in the dough gives it stretch and chew. County fair vibes without the carb crash.
Pork belly cubes dusted with chili powder and cayenne, air fried until the outside is crispy, then tossed in sugar-free maple syrup. Sweet, spicy, and rich. Hard to stop at a handful.
String cheese cut in half, coated in almond flour, egg, and pork panko, then frozen before air frying. The freeze step is the key. It keeps the cheese from melting out before the coating crisps up.
Cheese chips topped with seasoned taco meat, sour cream, and jalapenos. I make the chips from baked shredded cheese and pile everything on top. Movie night at our house always includes these.
Low-carb pasta tossed in olive oil, parmesan, and Italian seasoning, then air fried until crunchy. Surprisingly snackable. I keep a bowl on the counter and they never last the day.
Avocado slices breaded in almond flour and pork rinds with Cajun seasoning. The air fryer keeps them intact without the mess of deep frying. Creamy inside, crunchy shell outside.
Steak, pork chops, salmon, and scallops all cook beautifully in the air fryer. Faster than the oven and just as good.
Flanken-cut short ribs marinated in a Korean BBQ sauce with rice wine vinegar and sesame oil. Six minutes in the air fryer and they come out tender with caramelized edges. Fastest rib recipe I know.
Sirloin cubed, tossed in garlic butter with minced garlic and parsley. Five minutes in the air fryer. This is my "I forgot to plan dinner" recipe and it never lets me down.
Three ingredients: pork chops, olive oil, and chipotle garlic seasoning. Four minutes per side. The air fryer sears the outside and keeps the center juicy. I could not make this easier if I tried.
Skin-on salmon filets seasoned with Italian herbs and a squeeze of lemon. The air fryer crisps the skin while the flesh stays flaky and light. Ten minutes total.
Sea scallops air fried until golden, then topped with a buttery lemon cream sauce made with garlic, white wine, and heavy cream. Fancy dinner, ten minutes of actual work.
The air fryer handles sides and breakfast just as well as mains. I use it for bacon, vegetables, and quick breakfast prep.
Ground sausage, cream cheese, cheddar, and pork panko rolled into balls and baked. I make a double batch and freeze them. Pop a few in the microwave for a quick protein-packed breakfast.
Bacon laid flat in the air fryer basket, eight minutes at 400 degrees. No splatter, no grease popping, perfectly crispy every strip. I have not used a skillet for bacon since I figured this out.
Cauliflower florets coated in melted butter and buffalo sauce, rolled in lupin meal, then air fried until the coating crisps. I serve them with ranch and they vanish before the main course hits the table.
Trimmed asparagus tossed in olive oil, topped with shredded parmesan, and air fried for seven minutes. A squeeze of lemon at the end. This is my default side dish with steak or salmon.
Avocado wedges wrapped in bacon strips and air fried. The bacon gets crispy while the avocado stays creamy inside. Two ingredients, eight minutes, and surprisingly addictive.
Eggs in the air fryer basket at 250 degrees for 15 minutes, then straight into an ice bath. No boiling water, no watching the stove. I make a batch of six and keep them in the fridge for the week.
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