12 Easy Whole30 Air Fryer Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Can I use an air fryer on Whole30? ›

From breakfast to dinner, and appetizers too, here are some of the most incredible and healthy recipes you can make using your Air Fryer. Whole30 friendly, and all made in less tha n30 minutes. There's lots of Paleo and Keto options too!

Converting to Different Sized Air-Fryers

The time and temperature of recipes will be stay the same for all air fryers but keep in mind that some larger air fryers with more power might cook foods slightly faster than smaller, lower wattage air fryers.

We're talking omelets, muffins, avocado toast, sausage, bacon, pancakes… We know, WILD, right? It's just as good at helping you make delicious lunches and dinners too. If you've got a main dish you want to spend more hands-on time with, pop your sides in the air fryer and let it do all the work.

I find the texture of most air-fried food a bit off-putting

Air fryers are advertised as a healthier cooking option, mostly because they don't require a lot of oil. But fat has a big impact on the texture of foods. I've found that the appliance typically produces dishes that are more dry than crisp.

Air fryers are versatile kitchen appliances that can be used to cook a variety of foods quickly and easily. If you're using an air fryer for the first time, it's best to start with something simple, like French fries, chicken wings or vegetables.

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.

French fries are arguably the most popular thing to cook in an air fryer. Air fryers use a fraction of the oil as deep-frying, and making French fries in one results in an appreciably crisp exterior and fluffy inside without the greasiness.

It is safe to cook raw meat in the air fryer if it is fully defrosted, seasoned, and monitored. Some fully cooked foods, including chicken tenders or fries, can be placed frozen in the air fryer. However, with raw meat, it's recommended to thoroughly defrost to allow more even cooking and a tasty final product.

What oils are not allowed on Whole30? ›

So, we ban the seed oils specifically off-limits according to the Whole30 “no grains, no legumes” rules (corn oil, rice bran oil, soybean oil, and peanut oil), and encourage you use healthier oils like extra-virgin olive oil, avocado oil, high-oleic sunflower or safflower oils, coconut oils, or ghee at home and for ...

An air fryer can be thought of as a sort of mini convection oven. Both appliances use a fan to circulate heated air throughout the cooking cavity. However, a convection oven has a larger capacity.

Use the rendered fat to roast vegetables, fry eggs, and even make the most savory pie crusts ever (just think of the Chicken Pot Pies you could make!). Whole30 Coach Melissa Tenholder recently shared with us another amazing way to cook with rendered bacon fat.