Best Keto Air Fryer Recipes

1. Keto Air Fryer Chicken Wings

This is the simple, uncoated wing version from the original collection: olive oil, garlic powder and smoked paprika, with the air fryer doing the browning.

Ingredients

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C / 400°F.
2. Toss the wings with the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
3. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the basket, leaving space around them for the hot air to circulate.
4. Cook for 20 minutes, turning halfway, until crisp and the thickest part reaches at least 74°C / 165°F. Check with a food thermometer, avoiding the bone.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 25 min · Yield: 4 servings

Original nutrition estimate per serving, not recalculated: 300 kcal, 25 g protein, 20 g fat, 0 g net carbs, 0 g fibre and 600 mg sodium.

Family note: The original article identifies these as one of Victor’s favourite dishes; that is an individual family preference, not a general testing claim.

2. Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Fries

Zucchini strips take the place of potato fries here, with beaten egg helping the almond-flour and Parmesan coating cling to the surface.

Ingredients

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F.
2. Dip the zucchini strips in the beaten egg, then coat with the almond flour, Parmesan and Italian seasoning mixture.
3. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary rather than crowding the basket.
4. Cook for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway, until the coating is golden.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 10–12 min · Total: 22 min · Yield: 4 servings

Original nutrition estimate per serving, not recalculated: 200 kcal, 10 g protein, 15 g fat, 3 g net carbs, 2 g fibre and 500 mg sodium.

Family note: The original article records this as a snack Victor enjoyed while the family was based in Vietnam. It is retained as a specific family note.

3. Keto Air Fryer Crispy Shrimp

A short ingredient list keeps the shrimp straightforward: olive oil, garlic, paprika and lemon juice, with a quick cook in a single layer.

Ingredients

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C / 400°F.
2. Toss the peeled shrimp with the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
3. Arrange in a single layer in the basket.
4. Cook for 6–8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. The shrimp should be firm, pearly and opaque; avoid relying on colour alone.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 6–8 min · Total: 13 min · Yield: 4 servings

Original nutrition estimate per serving, not recalculated: 180 kcal, 24 g protein, 8 g fat, 2 g net carbs, 0 g fibre and 500 mg sodium.

4. Cheesy Cauliflower Tots

Riced cauliflower is bound with cheddar, egg and almond flour, then shaped into small tots for the air fryer.

Ingredients

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F.
2. Mix the riced cauliflower, cheddar, egg, almond flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into tots. If the cauliflower is visibly wet, remove excess moisture before shaping; the original formula does not specify a separate draining quantity.
3. Arrange the tots in a single layer in the basket.
4. Cook for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and set.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 10–12 min · Total: 22 min · Yield: 4 servings

Original nutrition estimate per serving, not recalculated: 220 kcal, 12 g protein, 16 g fat, 4 g net carbs, 2 g fibre and 600 mg sodium.

Family note: The original article says these were part of the family’s practical approach to getting more vegetables onto Victor’s plate. The revised page avoids turning that into a nutritional or child-health claim.

5. Crispy Keto Onion Rings

The coating combines almond flour and crushed pork rinds, with beaten egg helping it adhere to the onion rings.

Ingredients

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F.
2. Dip the onion rings in the beaten egg, then coat with the almond flour, crushed pork rinds, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3. Arrange in a single layer in the basket.
4. Cook for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway, until the coating is crisp and golden.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 8–10 min · Total: 20 min · Yield: 4 servings

Original nutrition estimate per serving, not recalculated: 190 kcal, 8 g protein, 14 g fat, 4 g net carbs, 2 g fibre and 500 mg sodium.

6. Garlic Butter Air Fryer Salmon

The salmon is brushed with melted butter, garlic, lemon juice and paprika, then cooked skin-side down.

Ingredients

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F.
2. Mix the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt and pepper. Brush the mixture over the salmon fillets.
3. Place the fillets skin-side down in the basket.
4. Cook for 10–12 minutes, until the fish reaches 63°C / 145°F or the flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 10–12 min · Total: 17 min · Yield: 4 servings

Original nutrition estimate per serving, not recalculated: 320 kcal, 30 g protein, 22 g fat, 1 g net carbs, 0 g fibre and 600 mg sodium.

Family note: The original article connects this dish with Oliver’s time working along the Spanish coast. The family recollection is kept brief; it is not used as a claim of professional fish-testing.

7. Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Trimmed asparagus is seasoned with olive oil and garlic powder, then wrapped in bacon before cooking.

Ingredients

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C / 400°F.
2. Toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3. Wrap 3–4 asparagus spears with each bacon slice, as the original recipe specifies.
4. Cook for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway, until the bacon is cooked to your preference and the asparagus is tender.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 10–12 min · Total: 22 min · Yield: 4 servings

Original nutrition estimate per serving, not recalculated: 250 kcal, 10 g protein, 20 g fat, 3 g net carbs, 2 g fibre and 700 mg sodium.

8. Keto Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients

Method

1. Freeze the mozzarella sticks for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F.
3. Dip the sticks in beaten egg, then coat with almond flour, crushed pork rinds and Italian seasoning.
4. Cook for 6–8 minutes, turning halfway, until the coating is golden. Watch closely near the end because the cheese can soften and escape quickly.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 6–8 min · Total: 48 min including freezing · Yield: 4 servings

Original nutrition estimate per serving, not recalculated: 280 kcal, 14 g protein, 22 g fat, 3 g net carbs, 1 g fibre and 600 mg sodium.

Family note: The original article records that Victor particularly liked these mozzarella sticks. This remains a specific family preference, not a universal recipe-testing claim.

9. Spicy Keto Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F.
2. Dip the chicken tenders in beaten egg, then coat with almond flour, crushed pork rinds, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper.
3. Arrange in a single layer in the basket.
4. Cook for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway, until crisp and the thickest part of each tender reaches at least 74°C / 165°F. Check with a food thermometer.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 12–15 min · Total: 25 min · Yield: 4 servings

Original nutrition estimate per serving, not recalculated: 270 kcal, 25 g protein, 18 g fat, 2 g net carbs, 1 g fibre and 600 mg sodium.

10. Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi

Butter, garlic, lemon zest and parsley form the quick coating for these shrimp; the short cook time makes them easy to overcook if left too long.

Ingredients

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F.
2. Toss the shrimp with melted butter, garlic, lemon zest, parsley, salt and pepper.
3. Arrange in a single layer in the basket.
4. Cook for 6–8 minutes, shaking halfway, until the shrimp are firm, pearly and opaque.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 6–8 min · Total: 13 min · Yield: 4 servings

Original nutrition estimate per serving, not recalculated: 200 kcal, 24 g protein, 10 g fat, 2 g net carbs, 0 g fibre and 500 mg sodium.

11. Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

Halved jalapeños are filled with cream cheese, cheddar and garlic, then wrapped in bacon. If you prefer a gentler heat, remove the inner membranes before filling; for more on the pepper, see our guide to jalapeños.

Ingredients

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F.
2. Mix the softened cream cheese, cheddar and garlic powder. Spoon the filling into the jalapeño halves.
3. Wrap the filled jalapeño halves with the bacon, following the original recipe.
4. Cook for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway if the basket and bacon arrangement allow, until the bacon is cooked and the filling is hot.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 10–12 min · Total: 22 min · Yield: 4 servings

Original nutrition estimate per serving, not recalculated: 290 kcal, 12 g protein, 25 g fat, 3 g net carbs, 1 g fibre and 700 mg sodium.

12. Keto Air Fryer Meatballs

Ingredients

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F.
2. Mix all the ingredients and form into 2.5 cm (1-inch) meatballs.
3. Arrange in a single layer in the basket.
4. Cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway, until browned and the centre of the meatballs reaches at least 71°C / 160°F.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 10–12 min · Total: 22 min · Yield: 4 servings

Original nutrition estimate per serving, not recalculated: 310 kcal, 25 g protein, 22 g fat, 2 g net carbs, 1 g fibre and 600 mg sodium.

13. Air Fryer Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F.
2. Toss the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3. Arrange in a single layer in the basket.
4. Cook for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway. Sprinkle with Parmesan for the final 2 minutes.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 12–15 min · Total: 20 min · Yield: 4 servings

Original nutrition estimate per serving, not recalculated: 150 kcal, 6 g protein, 8 g fat, 5 g net carbs, 3 g fibre and 500 mg sodium.

14. Keto Air Fryer Pork Chops

Bone-in pork chops are coated in almond flour, Parmesan, paprika and garlic before cooking in the air fryer.

Ingredients

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F.
2. Mix the almond flour, Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3. Press the pork chops into the mixture to coat.
4. Cook for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and the centre of each chop reaches 63°C / 145°F. Rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 12–15 min · Total: 25 min · Yield: 4 servings

Original nutrition estimate per serving, not recalculated: 350 kcal, 30 g protein, 25 g fat, 2 g net carbs, 1 g fibre and 600 mg sodium.

Family note: The original article identifies Natalia’s pork-chop approach as part of the family’s move towards lower-carbohydrate cooking. The recipe is not presented as a medically reviewed or nutritionally validated formula.

15. Air Fryer Keto Cheesecake Bites

A small dessert made with cream cheese, almond flour, egg, erythritol and vanilla. The listed 22 minutes covers the preparation and cooking only; the recipe also needs time to cool and chill.

Ingredients

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 150°C / 300°F.
2. Beat the cream cheese, egg, erythritol and vanilla until combined; stir in the almond flour.
3. Spoon the mixture into silicone muffin cups, filling each halfway.
4. Cook for 10–12 minutes, until set. Cool, then refrigerate until chilled before serving.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 10–12 min · Total: 22 min active time; cooling and chilling extra · Yield: 4 servings

Original nutrition estimate per serving, not recalculated: 280 kcal, 8 g protein, 25 g fat, 3 g net carbs, 1 g fibre and 500 mg sodium.

Timing note: The 22-minute figure covers the 10-minute preparation and 10–12-minute cooking time only. The additional cooling and refrigeration time is not included because the original source does not specify a duration.