The air fryer has changed my life, created possibilities I never thought of before. I used to always defrost things before I cooked them because they never seemed to turn out right. I never used to bring home food to be reheated because it always came out of the microwave with a different feeling, rubbery or just plan bad texture. The air fryer allows me to throw in pork chops, set the timer, walk away and have perfect juicy pork chops nearly every time. Same with salmon, amazing “grilled’ cauliflower and broccoli, right out of the freezer. The air fryer is a game changer. I prefer my Ninja Foods, because of the different ways it can be used. I can pressure cook, fry, broil, sauce or even dehydrate all in just a little counter space. If I want to I can even bake in it. Haven’t tried that yet.

Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Easy keto air fryer chicken tenders with almond flour and parmesan crust that cooks in less than 15 minutes.

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Equipment

air fryer
2 Small Low Bowls For Breading Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

1 + lb chicken tenders 7-8 tenders in a package
1 egg
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400F for 5 minutes.
You’ll need 2 small, low dishes to bread the chicken. In the first add the egg and beat it in the dish. In the 2nd dish, add the almond flour, grated parmesan, garlic salt, ground black pepper, and paprika and mix them together.
Dip a chicken tender first in the egg, making sure to dip it on each side and let the excess egg drip back into the bowl.
Next, dip the chicken tender in the almond flour parmesan mix, making sure to coat it well on both sides. Continue dipping the rest of the chicken tenders in the egg wash and coating mix.
Add the chicken to the air fryer and spritz the top side of the chicken with olive oil.
Air fry the chicken for a total of 8-9 minutes, after 4 minutes, flip the chicken over spritz the other side of the chicken with olive oil. Cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 160F.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Eat them as is or dip them in your favorite sauce!

Notes

Optional dipping sauces include low carb BBQ sauce like Primal Kitchen, low carb Ranch, mustard, sugar-free ketchup.

Vary the recipe by using a chicken rub seasoning, Italian seasoning, or whatever your favorite seasoning is!

Shredded parmesan can be used in place of the grated, but the grated will stick better.
If you don’t have an oil spritzer, carefully brush oil on the chicken tenders or use Sam’s Club Olive Oil Cooking Spray

If you’re a garlic lover, sprinkle a little more garlic salt over the top after cooking.

To bake the chicken tenders, follow the assembly steps, and instead of air frying, bake them in a 400F oven for 10 minutes, flipping after 5 minutes until the internal temperature is safe to take out

Air Fried Cauliflower

Yes, it’s true. You can easily air fry FROZEN cauliflower (or roast in the oven) and have a vegetable side dish SO delicious that it might just steal the show. This is hands-down one of my favorite frozen cauliflower recipes.

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Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

12 oz 340g bag of frozen cauliflower florets
2 tsp 8g olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
1/8 tsp cayenne optional

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
In a large bowl, mix together all your spices.
Add the frozen cauliflower and drizzle on the olive oil.
Mix together with a spoon until each piece of cauliflower is well coated in oil and spices.
Spread out in your air fryer. If your air fryer is very small, you can do this in batches.
Air fry for 10 minutes, and using tongs, flip each piece of cauliflower or shake the basket.
Air fry an additional 5-10 minutes until cauliflower is caramelized and crunchy around the edges. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you are roasting frozen cauliflower in an oven, you can roast them at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, use tongs to turn over each piece of cauliflower and then continue to roast for an additional 15 minutes. If you are cooking frozen cauliflower in an air fryer, you’ll want to preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees and air fry for 10 minutes, shake basket, or use tongs to turn over your cauliflower, and then air fry for an additional 10 minutes.

Should I thaw frozen cauliflower before cooking?

No. You do NOT need to thaw frozen cauliflower before roasting or air frying!

Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

This recipe for air fryer frozen broccoli is quick, easy, and delicious. With just a few simple ingredients and almost zero prep time, you can have a healthy and flavorful side dish on the table in no time!

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Ingredients

4 cups frozen broccoli
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp kosher salt
pinch of red pepper flakes omit if you don’t want any spice
1 tbsp olive oil
avocado oil spray
freshly cracked pepper

Instructions

Preheat Air Fryer to 380 for about 5 minutes.
In a bowl add olive oil and seasonings to frozen broccoli. Stir together really well to make sure it’s evenly distributed.
*For the best results, pick out the super small florets and set the aside. Keep them separate to add the the air fryer at the half way point of cooking. Those little florets can burn up quick if you cook’m the whole time.
Spray Air Fryer basket with avocado oil spray. Place frozen broccoli in the air fryer. Cook for 6 minutes, then remove basket add in the small florets (if you have them). Shake the basket really well then put it back and continue to cook for 6-7 minutes until you have broccoli that’s lightly brown with crispy edges. Serve hot!
You can double the batch easily, but be sure to not overcrowd the Air Fryer basket you may need to do two batches if you do this.

Notes

Notes
Serving size: 1/2 the batch

Nutrition: 2102 calories, 2g fat, 74g sodium, 4g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 2g sugar (go added sugar, 0g sugar alcohol, 0.4 net carbs, 5g protein

Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi

Are you looking for a tasty twist on traditional shrimp scampi? Give this Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi recipe a try, it’s simple to make and packed with flavor.

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Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound peeled raw shrimp
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 small lemon thinly sliced
1-2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup white wine

Instructions

Line your air fryer basket with foil. If you have a large air fryer that uses a small baking sheet, line that with foil and make sure to use a sheet with edges to contain that scampi sauce.
Put the olive oil into the foil-lined tray. Put the shrimp on top of the oil and season with the salt. Sprinkle the garlic over the shrimp.
Slice the butter into several pats and put on top of the shrimp.
Lay the lemon slices over the top of all of it, and put the fresh thyme and parsley on top of that.
Pour the white wine in, and put the basked into the fryer.
Turn the air fryer to high. Ours goes to 390°. That’s where we cooked these at, but anywhere from 375°F to 400°F will work. Just adjust the cook time accordingly. Cook time will also vary based on how close together your shrimp are. Shrimp is fully cooked when the internal temperatures reaches 120°F (for ideal texture and to prevent dryness). The FDA recommends 145°F. You’ll have to decide where in that range you are comfortable.
Cook for 8-12 minutes, or until the shrimp reach that minimum internal temperature.
Remove and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Information: YIELD: 4 SERVING SIZE: 1
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 204TOTAL FAT: 13gSATURATED FAT: 6gTRANS FAT: 0gUNSATURATED FAT: 6gCHOLESTEROL: 166mgSODIUM: 976mgCARBOHYDRATES: 3gFIBER: 0gSUGAR: 0gPROTEIN: 16g