If you are looking to eat healthier in the new year with little or no effort, these Low carb and keto air fryer recipes will serve you well. This is a collection of low carb and keto friendly recipes from meats to vegetables and yes bacon is included. This collection can easily suffice if you are in search of an online air fryer keto cookbook. We also include a cooking chart in form of a printable pdf to use as a guide and reference when cooking.
Table of Contents
- 1 Easy Keto recipes for air fryer
- 2 How to cook low carb and keto recipes in the air fryer
- 3 Join our Air fryer Recipe group on Facebook!
- 4 Keto Air fryer recipe cooking chart
- 5 Best Low carb and Keto Air fryer recipes for beginners
- 6 Low carb and keto Dinner recipes
- 7 Download your free printable chart here
- 8 Chicken recipes
- 9 Breakfast
- 10 Side dishes
- 11 Bacon
- 12 Appetizers
- 13 Helpful tips when air frying keto or low carb foods
- 14 Frequently asked questions
- 15 More Air fryer recipe collections & resources
- 16 Low carb / Keto Air fryer recipes
Easy Keto recipes for air fryer
Most keto friendly foods cook very well in the air fryer. Did you know you could cook hard boiled eggs in the air fryer and that the air fryer makes some of the best steak recipes.
Frozen foods are not left out when it comes to air fryer recipes that are low carb. This frozen chicken breast recipe and these frozen chicken wings speak volumes.
How to cook low carb and keto recipes in the air fryer
Making low carb recipes in your air fryer is like any other recipe. Simply gather your ingredients and cook following the instructions stated in the recipes in this collection.
Frozen foods can be cooked from frozen and if cooking meats be sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure they are cooked to a safe internal temperature. The chart also included the minimum internal temp meats should be as recommended by FDA.
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Keto Air fryer recipe cooking chart
As promised, besides sharing the best keto recipes for air frying, I would be sharing this handy free printable pdf chart that has some of my favorite low carb recipe complete with cooking time and guess what? You would definitely find this chart useful because it is written in both Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Best Low carb and Keto Air fryer recipes for beginners
You will love this collection of air fryer keto friendly recipes because it contains dinner recipes, chicken recipes, snack recipes, side dishes and more.
Low carb and keto Dinner recipes
Air fryer lemon pepper chicken thighs recipe
Making Lemon Pepper chicken thighs in air fryer is our new favorite easy dinner recipe. With just a few ingredients, these Air fryer lemon pepper chicken thighs are ready in less than 20 mins. The lemon pepper marinade takes this boneless chicken to another level. It’s super easy, quick and flavorful.
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Air fried Boiled chicken thighs
A Boiled chicken thighs recipe that gets finished up in the air fryer. You’ll get juicy, tender and flavorful chicken thighs with crispy skin that’s perfect for dinner or any time of the week and can be served with rice dishes, potatoes or vegetables.
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Crispy Air fryer chicken drumsticks
Crispy air fryer chicken drumsticks that are tender, juicy on the inside and seasoned to perfection. These Chicken legs have no breading and yet have nice and crispy skin. Thanks to the addition of baking powder to the spice blend. This recipe is ready in 30 mins! Just in time for dinner.
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Air fryer vegetables
Air fryer vegetables is a delicious and easy marinated vegetables recipe made right in the air fryer. I love how quick and tasty this roasted vegetables recipe turns out. Whether you are making fresh or frozen vegetable medley, this kitchen appliance is your go to and if you love grilled veggies, give this a try and let’s catch up.
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Air fryer frozen chicken breast recipe
If you haven’t tried making frozen chicken breast in air fryer, you are missing out on a quick and easy way to cook chicken. My air fryer frozen chicken breast recipe checks all the boxes. These are seriously juicy and delicious!
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Air fryer boneless chicken thighs recipe
Looking for a tasty air fryer chicken thighs recipe? Boneless chicken thighs in the air fryer is one of my favorite ways to meal prep and this air fryer boneless chicken thighs recipe is easy, quick and flavorful.
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Air fryer Crack green beans recipe (Arkansas green beans)
My favorite crack green beans recipe will be shared today. This delicious side dish of old fashioned green beans with bacon reminds me so much of our Air fryer Brussel sprouts and bacon recipe. Easy to make, quick, delicious and most importantly no need to turn on your stove or oven, are you sold on that yet?
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Air fryer chicken quarters
This is a super easy air fryer chicken quarters recipe is for beginners and expert users alike. If you are wondering how to cook frozen chicken quarters in the air fryer, this fool proof recipe is right up your alley and all you need to make a quick, and flavorful side dish for dinner.
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How to make Frozen sweet potato Fries in the air fryer
Sometimes you need a short cut to a nice dinner! Frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer is definitely a great option. It comes out well seasoned and crispy every time. This Air fryer sweet potatoes recipe is a fool proof recipe anyone can make. Making fries in your new kitchen gadget reduces the need to use excess oil. You don’t even need a spritz of oil for this which makes healthier than deep fried.
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Chicken recipes
Air fryer Chicken leg quarter with crispy skin
This air fryer chicken leg quarters recipe with no breading is all you need for a quick midweek dinner. It’s easy, quick and delicious. Cooking chicken legs in the air fryer ensures I have juicy chicken in less time than any other method of cooking.
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Air fryer marinated whole chicken
Marinated whole chicken is a super delicious recipe that can be made in the air fryer or oven. This juicy whole chicken recipe is made with the best marinade that adds a ton of flavor and gives any store bought rotisserie chicken a run for its money.
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Air fryer frozen chicken wings
Frozen chicken wings in air fryer! Yes you can make the best wings right in that counter top device popularly known as the air fryer. It comes out delicious and perfectly cooked, with juicy interior and crispy skin all that left is to decide the best dipping sauce to use for this easy side dish or appetizer.
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Air fryer Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe
This marinated chicken on a stick is one recipe you need to make. My Air fryer Greek chicken souvlaki recipe is easy to make, flavorful and fits right into most diets. It’s a perfect low carb or keto side to tomatoes, onions and lettuce.
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Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings (Air fryer and Oven)
Who makes the best wings? Well I don’t know about you but these Honey Sriracha chicken wings right here are the truth! Crispy air fryer wings that are tossed in an easy delicious sweet and spicy sauce.
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Reheat Rotisserie Chicken in Air fryer
How to reheat rotisserie chicken in air fryer; So you got back from Costco and realized your rotisserie chicken is all cold just when you finished unpacking your groceries and getting ready to dig in.
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Juicy Tender Air fryer Chicken breasts
The air fryer makes tender juicy chicken breasts with or without brining. Chicken in all forms is great for most diets, therefore it’s a perfect side for people following a keto, low-carb, or Whole30 diet. This Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe is one of the best air fryer recipes to try.
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How to make Frozen burgers in air fryer
Making Frozen burgers in air fryer is a must try if your haven’t already. Air hamburgers cook quickly and evenly whether making from scratch or from frozen.
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Air fryer Roasted Garlic Asiago Chicken sausages & sweet peppers
Baking chicken sausages in the air fryer is fast becoming my favorite way to make them and these Amylu roasted garlic chicken sausages from Costco definitely check all the boxes. Pairing them with roasted sweet mini peppers was the best decision ever!
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Breakfast
Air fryer Turkey Bacon
Air fryer Turkey bacon is perfect for people that don’t like pig bacon. Cooking bacon in the air fryer ensures you get perfectly crispy bacon every time. Turkey bacon is not laden with as much fat as regular bacon so there’s little or no mess and this recipe shows you all the tips and tricks needed to make the best air fryer Turkey bacon.
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Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Drumsticks
Air fryer frozen chicken drumsticks recipe that will show you how to cook frozen chicken legs in air fryer, how long to cook, tips, and more.
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How to cook frozen bacon in air fryer
Did you know you could cook frozen bacon in the air fryer? Perhaps you did or you didn’t. Whatever the case, You need to know this hack of cooking frozen bacon in the air fryer. No need to thaw in the microwave anymore. It defrosts nicely and cooks up crispy.
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Frozen Potatoes in Air Fryer (Roast Potatoes)
Ever wondered if you can cook frozen roast potatoes in your air fryer? yes, you can cook frozen potatoes perfectly in your air fryer at all times
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Air fryer chicken sausages (Spicy Andouille chicken sausages)
These Air fryer chicken sausages are spicy and delicious. The perfect breakfast to serve with a side of veggies, scrambled eggs or peppers. And no! Sausages are not limited to the breakfast table. They can be enjoyed as side dish for dinner and the air fryer sure makes great sausages in less time.
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Side dishes
Air fryer Brussel sprouts with bacon recipe
Air fryer brussel sprouts with bacon is a great and easy recipe that’s perfect as a holiday side dish and all year round. These tiny cabbages are keto friendly and low carb making this a recipe that cuts across many diets.
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Seasoned crispy Air fryer sweet potatoes from scratch
Seasoned crispy Air fryer sweet potato fries are a perfect way to enjoy your favorite deep fried side dish guilt free. Making sweet potatoes in the air fryer is a healthy alternative without skimping on flavor. You are less than 15 mins away from enjoying this baked root vegetable with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Air fryer vegetables
Air fryer vegetables is a delicious and easy marinated vegetables recipe made right in the air fryer. I love how quick and tasty this roasted vegetables recipe turns out. Whether you are making fresh or frozen vegetable medley, this kitchen appliance is your go to and if you love grilled veggies, give this a try and let’s catch up.
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Air fryer mushrooms (Air fried Mushrooms recipe)
Air fryer mushrooms with no breading are the perfect side dish that fits into most diets including Keto, Low carb, Vegan and vegetarian. Air fried mushrooms are easy to make, flavorful and quick! It gets ready in less than 15 mins with minimal prep and a few pantry staples.
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Air fryer Crack green beans recipe (Arkansas green beans)
My favorite crack green beans recipe will be shared today. This delicious side dish of old fashioned green beans with bacon reminds me so much of our Air fryer Brussel sprouts and bacon recipe. Easy to make, quick, delicious and most importantly no need to turn on your stove or oven, are you sold on that yet?
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Bacon
Bacon twists (How to make Twisted Bacon in the Air fryer)
Twisted bacon another tiktok recipe is upon us. This is easily adaptable keto friendly appetizer is not only great for breakfast, it also serves as a snack and is perfect for entertaining.
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Crispy Air fryer Bacon
Air fryer bacon is one recipe you need to try. Making bacon in the air fryer makes the crispiest bacon with literally no mess. The basket drains off the excess bacon fat that you can use in any keto or low carb recipe you want.
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Appetizers
Air fryer shrimp Recipe (Jerk shrimp Recipe)
Air fryer shrimp is one of our favorite seafood sides. This crowd pleasing appetizer can be enjoyed in a variety of ways using different seasoning options like jerk seasoning, Cajun or your favorite blend. Bacon wrapped shrimp, is another favorite here at Air fryer yum but today we will be making this delicious jerk shrimp recipe.
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Air fryer bacon wrapped radishes (keto potatoes)
Air fryer radishes wrapped in bacon? Next we’d be wrapping some beets too right? Well you may not be too far from the truth cos these air fryer bacon wrapped radishes are the closest you could get to keto potatoes.
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Air fryer bacon wrapped shrimp recipe
Grilled bacon wrapped shrimp! Raise up your hands if you love bacon and shrimp recipes. Well today is your lucky day cos this air fryer bacon wrapped shrimp is all shades of delicious.
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Air fryer Kielbasa (Polish Sausages)
Cooking Kielbasa sausages in the air fryer is my new favorite way. Whether I’m cooking these whole or cut up in slices, this Air Fryer Kielbasa recipe is quick and and easy to make and if you’ve been wondering how to cook Kielbasa, this easy semi hands free method will keep you away from standing over the stove top or heating up your house with an oven.
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Air fryer hard boiled eggs
One of the easiest ways to cook easy peel eggs is in the air fryer. These air fryer hard boiled eggs are super easy to make and takes 15 mins of hands free cooking. Whether you need these as an appetizer or snack or to add to your favorite salads. You’ll love the yellow and fluffy yolks that come with well cooked eggs in the air fryer.
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Air fryer British pigs in a blanket (pigs in a blanket with bacon)
These delightful air fryer pigs in a blanket with bacon are the British and Irish version of our beloved American pigs in a blanket. It’s that time of the year when desserts and appetizers flood the dinner table.
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Helpful tips when air frying keto or low carb foods
- You can cook frozen foods from frozen, no need to thaw
- A meat thermometer is a very helpful accessory to have. It ensures you cook your meat to a safe internal temperature.
- Light Recipes like kale chips or will need you to hold it down with an air fryer rack to prevent it from flying around.
Frequently asked questions
Can you cook keto foods in the air fryer?
Most people on a keto diet that are not vegan or vegetarian eat meats. Trust me when I say some of the best steak or chicken recipes come out of the air fry. So yes, you can cook a variety of low carb and keto friendly recipes in the air fryer.
Can you cook frozen chicken in an air fryer?
Yes you can and it always turns out delish.
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Low carb / Keto Air fryer recipes
If you are looking to eat healthier in the new year with little or no effort, these Low carb and keto air fryer recipes will serve you well. This is a collection of low carb and keto friendly recipes from meats to vegetables and yes bacon is included. Since eggs are one of the integral ingredients in low carb cooking, nothing better than air fryer boiled eggs to be featured in this round up
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 6 Large eggs
for ice bath
- 1 Cup ice cubes
- 4 Cups cool water
Instructions
For hard boiled eggs
- Place 6 eggs in the air fryer basket, turn on the air fryer, set temperature to 270F and air fry for 15 mins
- Two minutes to end of air fryer cycle, Mix ice with water for Ice bath. When cycle is complete, use a pair of kitchen tongs to get the eggs out of the air fryer and submerge immediately in the ice bath for at least 3 minutes before peeling.
For soft boiled eggs
- Place 6 eggs in the air fryer basket, turn on the air fryer, set temperature to 270F and air fry for 13 mins.
- Transfer boiled eggs into water bath and let it sit for 5 mins before peeling.
Notes
Make sure eggs are not cracked. It will leak into your air fryer and ruin your hard boiled eggs.
Use a pair of kitchen tongs to get eggs out of the air fryer into ice bath. The cooked eggs will be hot.
Use a pair of kitchen tongs to get eggs out of the air fryer into ice bath. The cooked eggs will be hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal
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