25 Whole30 Air Fryer Recipes (2024)

25 Whole30 Air Fryer Recipes (1)

I absolutely LOVE my airfryer! I know, it’s hard to feel like you need another kitchen appliance but this one has been a game changer! You can read my Airfryer 101 post as to which airfryers I’ve had and love and WHY I use mine multiple times a day. Still need to get that airfryer out of the box? Here are 12 Whole30 Airfryer Recipes to get you rocking and rolling!

Whole30 Copycat Chicken Fries

We love this Whole30 Copycat Chicken Fries version of a Burger King classic. Chicken fries are chicken nuggets, but in a long skinny easy to hold and dip “fry” shape! They are so fun and a fantastic dinner or appetizer. These are Whole30, Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, with an egg-free option! They are a great fit for so many different dietary needs. Plus, they are kid-friendly and perfect for getting protein into kids of any age ; ).

Whole30 Copycat Chicken Fries Recipe

Pineapple Chicken or Turkey Meatballs

There’s so much to love about these Pineapple Chicken or Turkey Meatballs. This recipe checks all the boxes! The meatballs are Whole30, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, Paleo and Keto. They are freezer-friendly and a kid favorite. My boys said they tasted just like the ones they loved from the store but without gluten or added sugar.

They are a 30-minute meal perfect for a busy weeknight. I love making them in the air fryer. And, they can also be made in the oven or on the stovetop.

Pineapple Chicken or Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Whole30 Loaded Breakfast Potatoes

These Whole30 Loaded Breakfast Potatoes were a fast favorite in my home. With 5 boys + a husband, keeping my family full can be challenging! But this egg-free breakfast resulted in even my 6’4″ 14 year old saying, “Wow, I’m actually full!” Perfect egg-free way to keep your family full and fueled.

Whole30 Loaded Breakfast Potatoes

Out-N-In Burger Bites

We love these Whole30 Out-N-In Burger Bites! The burger bites are fun for dinner or they make a great finger-food appetizer. You can assemble your own burger bites with your toppings of choice – onion, tomato, lettuce, avocado, bacon – then dip them in the special sauce. They are Whole30, Paleo, Keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and egg-free

They are ready in about 30 minutes, with 20 minutes of hands-on prep. The burger bites can be made in the oven or the air fryer. They include a copycat In-N-Out sauce that even my boys who work at In-N-Out say is spot on in flavor!

Out-N-In Burger Bites Recipe

Easy Whole30 Hash

Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, 6-ingredient. A breezy 5-15 minutes prep (depending on ingredient choice) + 25 minutes cook time = dinner (or breakfast) done in less than 30 minutes! This easy recipe can also use frozen veggies to minimize prep time and make it a great dinner in a pinch meal.

Easy Whole30 Hash Recipe

Chicken Nuggets with Hidden Veggies

These Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free Whole30 Chicken Nuggets with Hidden Veggies are a perfect family win. The hand-held shape is perfect for little hands, though these aren’t just for kids! Great for your picky eaters and to get more vegetables in. I love that these Chicken Nuggets with Hidden Veggies get in a veggie without any noticeable taste. I promise!

Chicken Nuggets with Hidden Veggies Recipe

Whole30 Curly Fries

Nut-free, egg-free options, oven or air fryer. Bring a restaurant favorite home with this fun healthier swap! Using a spiralizer actually makes these faster, no cutting individual fries. Cook quickly in the air fryer or in the oven. A fun side dish your family will love!

Whole30 Curly Fries

Paleo Chick-fil-a Chicken

We love this copycat recipe! It freezes fantastically, replacing those so-many-ingredient store-bought nuggets. It includes egg-free and nut-free options for those who need them. One of my most popular recipes! In a crunch for time? Either marinate the night before, or skip the pickle juice marinade and this turns into popcorn chicken! My family loves them with the below easy homemade Date Mustard Sauce.

Paleo Chick-fil-a Chicken Recipe

Garlic Fries

Meet our family’s hands-down FAVE crispy fry option that can be done in oven or airfryer. Finally, a homemade fry that is crispy and delicious!

Garlic Fries Recipe

Garlic Chicken

Seven ingredients (not counting salt), a nice moist chicken with enough flavor to be interesting but mild enough for my kids to love it too. Great by itself, chopped up in salads, or on top of zoodles with a marinara sauce like a chicken parmesean. Whole30 compliant and keto-friendly, this one is a winner!

Garlic Chicken Recipe

Chicken BBQ Pineapple Kabobs

Kabobs always bring the wow, but are not hard to make. Not a lot of prep, and not one but THREE ways to cook this one, to cover all the bases. We love it from the grill, as those crispy bits just make it, but the airfryer does an great job getting those too. Easy and delicious this one!

Chicken BBQ Pineapple Kabobs

Whole30 Mini Meatloaves

These Whole30, Keto, Paleo, kid-friendly Mini Meatloaves are a great way to get more protein into your little ones. My kids were turned off by a meatloafbut loved these more individual sized ones! Protein can be a hard sell for kids and these make that more approachable. With only 10 ingredients you might already have, options for air fryer, they freeze great, and come together start to finish in 30 minutes, what’s not to love??

Whole30 Mini Meatloaves

Zucchini Wedges with Chipotle Sauce

Can veggies get any yummier with a healthy breading and fun dipping sauce?! These wedges are easy (i.e. no breading them one at a time) and a delicious way to get in some green veggies. The sauce seals the deal, so don’t skip it! An awesome add on to any meal, or appetizer for a party. Can also be frozen and saved for later!

Zucchini Wedges Recipe

Sweet Potato Toast

A fast and easy #whole30breakfast that only costs under $2. I love sweet potato toasts. Easy to make and even easier when you make them in bulk and freeze, then just toast or airfry the morning of. Throw in a batch of hard boiled eggs you pre-made (or buy the hard boiled eggs in pre-cooked packs from Costco or Sam’s Club), and this just became your new favorite 5-minute breakfast. Trust me, it’s time to get on the sweet potato toast train!

Sweet Potato Toast Recipe

Blackened Chicken

This Whole30, Keto, and Paleo compliant chicken recipe is quick & easy, has ingredients you probably already have, and flavorful! It checks alll the boxes and is great by itself or in a salad or lettuce wrap. We make it a few times a month and love it!

Blackened Chicken Recipe

Chicken Zucchini Nuggets

This kid-friendly handheld protein-veggie combo is a protein source that kids of all ages can enjoy! We love dipping it inmy date mustard sauce. The ingredients are simple and inexpensive and freeze fantastically, so double batch and freeze the extras. Bonus: it’s Whole30, Paleo, and Keto compliant. Wahoo!

Chicken Zucchini Nuggets Recipe

Air Fryer Kale Chips

I love my airfryer (as you all know) for a lot of reasons, but making perfect kale chips EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. might be my favorite reason❤️??. I know I *should* eat my greens, but I’m a foodie and won’t unless it tastes good. And homemade kale chips are where it is at guys and they are so easy!.\ They pack in the greens while being a very portable veggie. Winning!

Air Fryer Kale Chip Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Pesto Chicken

Pesto Bacon Chicken – looks so fancy, taste is on point, but I didn’t have to slave in the kitchen forever for it! And my kids cheer when it comes to the table #winwin. If you have pesto on hand, it becomes a 3-ingredient recipe!

Bacon-Wrapped Pesto Chicken Recipe

Avocado Wedges

Just when you thought you couldn’t love avocado’s more…enter avocado wedges! These blew my mind and my husband and I just fought over the last few. Delicious – crispy on the outside and creamy on the middle, with a sauce that has a little (but not too much – I’m a spice weenie) kick. Both are Whole30 compliant. I can’t wait to be asked to bring an appetizer to a party – these are totally coming!

Avocado Wedges Recipe

5-ingredient Chicken Strips

The easiest#whole305-ingredient chicken strips you probably already have the ingredients for! These are kid-friendly – both in flavor and ability to involve the kids in the prep. I make them in a pinch when dinner needs to happen fast. Everyone in our family is on board with these and they keep great in the fridge to chop up for salads or wraps later in the week.

5-ingredient Chicken Strip Recipe

Homemade Chicken Apple Sausage

These homemade sausage patties are easy, budget-friendly, and freeze great! Great for an egg-free breakfast or even for dinner. Love these in the air fryer!

Homemade Chicken Apple Sausage

Airfryer Plantain Chips

Homemade plantain chips may seem unneccessary, when most whole food stores have a version or 10. BUT, should you not have great access to them OR are on a Whole30, you might consider making them yourself. They are so easy and I love being able to make them my way (i.e. not deep fried in oils I don’t love).

Plus, on Whole30 you are not allowed to have any store-bought commercially-made chips, including plantain chips or others that the ingredients are compliant.Read this link to find out more on that.And please note, if you find yourself unable to resist making and eating these excessively on a Whole30, they areSWYPOfor you and best left out.

Air Fryer Plantain Chips Recipe

Matt’s Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This is my husband’s favorite side dish. He literally requests it for his birthday AND Father’s Day every year. It has more flavor than your average roasted sweet potatoes, but it comes from spices you probably already have in your kitchen. 5-ingredients (I don’t count salt/pepper) and easily made in your oven or air fryer. Woot!

Matt’s Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe

Roasted Pecans

We affectionately call these nut “crack” as they are irresistably good! Why roast pecans, you might ask? Cause it makes them amazing! Can also be done with almonds and walnuts. Hands down converted some of my kids to loving nuts.

Roasted Pecan Recipe

25 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!

What is the 10 20 rule for air fryers? ›

Converting from oven to airfryer

The general rule is to reduce the temperature by 10ºC, and cook for 20 percent less time. bakes in a 200ºC oven for 15-20 minutes. To make the tofu in your aifryer, set the temperature to 190ºC and bake for 12-15 minutes.

Do all air fryer recipes work in all air fryers? ›

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.

What can you cook in an air fryer and not cook it? ›

Though certain foods become crispy and juicy in an air fryer, others can get messy or dry. Pros recommended using an air fryer when preparing frozen food, cookies, and bacon. Avoid putting overseasoned food, wet batters, and cheese in your air fryer — they can make a mess.

What 5 foods should you not put in an air fryer? ›

Take a gander of this list of top foods that should never make their way into your air fryer.
  • Wet Batters. ...
  • Cheesy Items. ...
  • Large, Bone-In Meat Cuts. ...
  • Baked Goods. ...
  • Greens. ...
  • Raw Rice and Other Grains. ...
  • Too Much of Anything.
Apr 14, 2023

How many foods can you cook in an air fryer at the same time? ›

Multiple cooking zones

Simply put, these air fryers have different compartments, so you can cook two delicious dishes at once - ideal for a complete meal. Some have two layers, while others have both a pot and a removable basket (ideal for chips).

Can I put aluminum foil in an air fryer? ›

Air fryers work by circulating hot air, which originates at the bottom of the fryer. Lining it with foil can constrict the air flow and your food won't cook properly. If you are going to use aluminum foil in an air fryer, use a small amount in the bottom of the basket, making sure not to cover the food.

Can you put tin foil in air fryer? ›

The great news about air fryers is that you can use foil along with parchment paper to cook your food in an air fryer. Just remember that if it's safe and effective to use in a conventional oven, it will work just fine in an air fryer.

Can I put foil tray in air fryer? ›

"If you can put something in an oven, you can put it into an air fryer, " says Laurence — including aluminum foil. However, there are two golden rules: Only put the foil in the air fryer's basket, not the drawer. Otherwise, it could get blown around and cause a fire hazard.

Why are people getting rid of air fryers? ›

People getting rid of air fryers in favour of kitchen appliance that's cheaper to run. Households are shelving their air fryers in favour of another kitchen appliance that is cheaper to run, and just as healthy.

What is the first thing I should cook in my air fryer? ›

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.

Why don t chefs use air fryers? ›

Air Fryers Reduce Taste Quality

Out of the top three reasons restaurants don't use air fryers, the taste is the leading cause. It has numerous benefits and can cook food efficiently. However, the taste can be subpar compared to other cooking methods available at the commercial level.

Why shouldn t you cook hamburgers in an air fryer? ›

According to the USDA, burgers only need to reach 160 F for the harmful bacteria to die. Because most air fryers are so powerful, the burger will reach that temperature rather quickly. However, since most burger patties are relatively small, the burger will cook through in a matter of minutes.

What are the top 10 foods to cook in an air fryer? ›

Start air frying these 13 foods and watch your cooking time drop and your satisfaction in healthy meals skyrocket!
  • Chicken Breasts. ...
  • Tofu. ...
  • Zoodles. ...
  • Cauliflower Gnocchi. ...
  • Salmon (chopped) ...
  • Chickpeas. ...
  • Personal Pizzas. ...
  • Frozen Cauliflower.
Feb 18, 2020

Can you cook raw pasta in air fryer? ›

It is possible to cook pasta in an air fryer, and “pasta bakes that just need the baking part should be fine”, says Ailsa Burt. “But I wouldn't use an air fryer to cook pasta dishes with lots of sauce.”

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 ...

Does an air fryer count as an oven? ›

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.

What oils are not Whole30 compliant? ›

Understanding the Whole30
  • Butter – if it has to be rich and creamy, try ghee or coconut oil instead.
  • Vegetable oil – peanut, corn, soybean and ricebran oils are all off-limits, and others like sunflower or safflower oils are discouraged.
Feb 2, 2018

Can you cook with bacon grease on Whole30? ›

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.

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