Keto Air Fryer dishes are popular in my house. You might be wondering, “Are air fryers good for a keto diet?” I think it’s like everything else with a Keto WOE (way of eating). It’s not how you cook it-it’s what you cook. Having said that though, I have a lot of keto dishes for the air fryer.
In fact, my Airfryer cookbook has 60+ keto/low carb recipes in it, since I typically cook keto or low carb at home anyway.
Is An Air Fryer Keto Friendly?
One of the best things about cooking with an air fryer is how versatile it is for all sorts of lifestyles.
It’s especially helpful when making low carb foods! You can get perfectly cooked meats, delicious roasted vegetables, and the perfect keto desserts made all with one easy-to-use appliance.
Here are a few of my favorite keto air fryer main dishes, but they’re not just my favorites, they also get rave reviews in the TwoSleevers Facebook groups.
They’re all considered perfect for the whole family, who may not even be keto. In a few instances, you will need to swap out the accompaniments–lettuce leaves for the burgers instead of buns, konjac noodles rather than regular pasta etc. But those are small swaps. These keto air fryer recipes are fast, easy, and delicious.
So whether you’re looking for keto air fryer chicken recipes , looking for that perfect way to make air fryer salmon, or air fryer scallops, or air fryer burgers–all while keeping it keto? You’ve come to the right place! I hope you enjoy them!
21 Best Keto Air Fryer Main Dishes
The best, easiest, most flavorful Keto air fryer main dishes are right here! Don’t forget to share and pin this post!
Air Fried Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Air Fried Salt and Pepper Shrimp are so easy to make in your Air Fryer, and are so much healthier than traditionally fried shrimp. Rice flour makes these air fried shrimp both crunchy and gluten-free.
Keto Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken
Make Tandoori chicken in your air fryer with just a yogurt-based marinade. A flavor-packed keto, low carb chicken recipe that is super easy to make and tastes like authentic tandoori chicken. Best way to make restaurant-style tandoori chicken at home.
Keto Air Fryer Korean Chicken Wings | Gochujang Chicken Wings
Tangy, sweet, spicy Air Fryer Korean Chicken Wings with Gochujang make a delightful easy keto appetizer or meal. Make these in your air fryer or oven and enjoy the finger-licking goodness.
How To Make Juicy Pork Chops|Stovetop, Air Fryer, & Instant Pot
Juicy pork chops are delicious but hard to attain since they are so very easy to overcook. Here are my instructions for how to get perfect pork chops no matter how you cook them, plus tips and tricks to keep pork chops from drying out.
Keto Air Fryer Vietnamese Grilled Pork Thit Nuong
Bun Thit Nuong is a classic Vietnamese cold noodle dish with crispy Vietnamese grilled caramelized pork strips, fresh herbs, and crunchy peanuts. An airfryer is an excellent way to make this quick thit nuong or Vietnamese grilled pork go to with your other accompaniments. Just omit the rice noodles to keep it keto!
Tempero Baiano Brazilian Chicken | Air Fried Brazilian Chicken
Impress your friends and family with this delicious Tempero Baiano Brazilian Chicken recipe! Only you will know how easy this air fryer chicken dish is!
Tomato Basil Scallops | Air Fryer Recipe | Keto Air Fryer Recipe
Air fryer scallops are easy and delicious to make. Combine tomatoes, basil, cream, spinach and scallops, and within a few minutes, you have an elegant dish that can make an ordinary dinner seem very special.Once you make air fryer scallops you may decide this is the only way to make them.
Keto Air Fryer Shrimp Scampi
Just 8 minutes start to finish to make this air fryer low carb keto shrimp scampi. So simple to make, so delicious, you won’t believe it.
Air Fryer Low Carb Chicken Meatballs| Asian-Style Chicken Coconut Meatballs
These delicious Air Fryer Low Carb Chicken Meatballs are simple and will melt in your mouth! These use coconut to hold the meatballs together while also adding a ton of flavor.
Air Fryer Turkish Chicken Kabab Tavuk Shish
These delicious little bites of chicken are a lovely Turkish dish called Tavuk Shish and guess what? They’re low carb, keto, and just perfect for the Air Fryer.
Air Fryer Low Carb Keto Beef Kheema Meatloaf
Tired of regular meatloaf? Can’t deal with yet another night of tacos to use up that ground beef? Say hello to air fryer keto Indian Kheema meatloaf! Enjoy Indian food in a way you might be familiar with by making this Beef Kheema Meatloaf in your Air Fryer.
Air Fryer Beef Bulgogi Burgers
I love putting a fresh spin on traditional recipes, and I’m so glad I made these Air fryer Bulgogi Burgers. They’re absolutely amazing. Doing them in the air fryer meant I didn’t have to babysit them, and yet they turned out moist, flavorful, and delicious. Wrap them in butter lettuce leaves and enjoy.
Low Carb Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens Thai Gai Yang
It’s so easy to make Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens! This recipe features the beautiful flavorings of Thai Gai Yang and will be a recipe you’ll want to make over and over again.
Air Fryer Fennel Chicken Recipe
Fennel and chicken is a very popular combination in many South Indian Dishes and this Low Carb Keto Air Fryer Fennel Chicken recipe is a great, fast, healthy dinner.
Keto Lasagna | Air Fryer Low Carb Lasagna
Keto Lasagna is actually easier to make than regular lasagna, in my opinion. And not only is it better for you, but this is actually delicious! I wanted to lick my plate it was so good. The Air Fryer makes this even easier too, and it’s pretty hands-off.
Keto Buffalo Cauliflower| Crispy & Spicy
If you’ve been craving some Buffalo Wings, you need to try out these Keto Buffalo Cauliflower wings. They’re the perfect vegan wings, and are lovely little Buffalo Cauliflower Bites .
Chipotle Steak Tacos
These Chipotle Steak Tacos simply taco perfection. Make these delicious steak tacos easily in your air fryer or in the oven.
Taco Meatballs | Air Fryer Keto Taco Meatballs
These low carb Taco Meatballs are absolutely bursting with taco flavor! They’re quick and easy to make thanks since they’re cooked in the air fryer.
Salmon Bok Choy | Air Fryer Recipe
If you like salmon and Asian food, and you’re doing keto, you’re going to love this Salmon Bok Choy recipe. It’s an entire dinner that can be cooked in your air fryer, and is done in about half an hour.
Chicken Jalfrezi | Air Fryer Recipe
Air Fryers are good for so much more than just making awesome french fries. I use mine for a thousand reasons, and I love how this Chicken Jalfrezi turned out using my Air Fryer! It kept my chicken juicy and tender, it cooked quickly, and the spice infusion was incredible.
Air Fried Chicken Legs with Cilantro Pesto | Air Fryer
Air Fryers are good for so much more than just making awesome french fries. I use mine for a thousand reasons, and I love how this Chicken Jalfrezi turned out using my Air Fryer! It kept my chicken juicy and tender, it cooked quickly, and the spice infusion was incredible.
Mascarpone Mushroom Pasta | Air Fryer Recipe
This Mascarpone Mushroom Pasta is an absolute delight to eat! Air fry the creamy mushroom sauce boil pasta & eat in 30 minutes, Keto instructions included.
Pecan Chicken Tenders | Keto Pecan Chicken Tenders
Sometimes I get a craving for breaded chicken tenders, but the high carb breading just doesn’t work with my low carb diet. Enter Pecan Chicken Tenders. They’re every bit as delicious as breaded chicken tenders without all of the carbs. What’s more, they’re delicious enough for your non-keto family to enjoy right along with you. That’s a win win if I’ve ever seen one.
Air Fried Lamb | Spicy Lamb Sirloin Steak | Tandoori Raan
Air Fried Scotch Eggs | Keto Scotch Eggs Recipe
Love scotch eggs but hate all the extra fat that comes with frying them? My Air Fried Scotch Eggs give you all the great flavor of traditional scotch eggs without all of extra grease and fat since they’re made in your Air Fryer.
If this hasn’t convinced you to buy an air fryer, or to use yours more often, I don’t think anything will! If you’re wondering how to know which kind of air fryer to buy (because there are a TON out there), you may want to read my unbiased review on some of the most popular models to help you decide. You can read it for yourself HERE .
I hope you try and enjoy several of these keto air fryer recipes and love them as much as we do. Happy cooking!
And don’t forget to check out my air fryer cookbooks! Every day easy air fryer , and Air Fryer Revolution .
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If you love meatloaf and Middle Eastern cuisine, this Air Fried Kibbeh is going to be one of your favorite new dishes. Enjoy a dish that is complex in flavor but not in technique.
I absolutely love the days where I get to experiment with making recipes. Especially when it involves my air fryer because that thing surprises me every time with what it’s capable of. One of the recipes I’m recently excited about is this Air Fryer Kibbeh recipe.
I thoroughly enjoy sharing some of the traditional recipes I’m used to and the air fryer did a marvelous job of creating the perfect consistency on this one.
Dare I say, it turned out better than I even expected it to. I mean, I knew it would be good once I honed the recipe with it but, it took little effort for this one to turn out perfect.
Why You’re Going To Love This Air Fried Kibbeh
- Fast. Cooks in under 30 minutes with the help of your air fryer .
- Easy. Cook the aromatics, prepare the lamb, layer the ingredients, and air fry.
- Low Carb . While this isn’t the lowest carb dish I’ve ever created, it is still under 20 net carbs per serving.
- Authentic Tasting. Get all of the flavors of your favorite fried kibbeh without all of the oil.
What Is Kibbeh?
The easiest way to explain the way I made this dish is to say that it’s a Middle Eastern style meatloaf.
Typically you’d make little kibbe separately. I’m #lazyefficient. So I wanted to see if I could make it like a meatloaf.
Guess what?
You can.
It’s made much in the same way the traditional meatloaf here in the US is made, just with quite a few different spices. Air Fried Kibbeh is traditionally made with bulgur, onion, and beef (or lamb, camel, etc.). I like to make mine with finely ground lamb meat which has a deliciously rich and satisfying flavor.
The word “kibbeh” can be spelled numerous ways and the spelling and pronunciation will vary depending on which country and region you’re in. Kibbeh itself is a very common dish in the middle east and has been around for a long time. Some have even been known to eat this dish raw. To me, it’s much more delicious cooked like this Air Fried Kibbeh.
I have seen kibbeh shaped into balls or patties before being cooked, however, with the air fryer, I like going to most traditional route and do it more loaf style. Kibbeh can often be a greasy or difficult dish, especially for those who are unfamiliar with middle eastern spices.
However, that’s exactly why I was so excited to share it because, this version is not only far less greasy but, it’s much easier to tackle. Air Fryer Kibbeh recipe takes very few ingredients to accomplish a delicious traditional dish.
What Is Kibbeh Made Of?
For the Filling
- Sliced Onions
- Oil
- pine nuts
- Kosher Salt
For the Lamb
- fine-grain bulgur
- Ground lamb
- Kosher Salt
- Lebanese 7-spice mix
- Ground Cumin
How To Make Air Fried Kibbeh
- Rinse the bulgur and cover it with cold water.
- Mix together sliced onions, pine nuts, oil, and salt.
- Spray a heatproof pan with oil. Place the onion mixture into the pan. Cook the onions and toast the pine nuts in the air fryer. Stir halfway through.
- Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, combine soaked bulgur, lamb, salt, 7-spice mix, and cumin until you have a smooth, sticky mixture.
- Remove the onions and nuts from the air fryer and place them into a bowl.
- Begin layering the kibbe. Oil the sides of the 7 x 3 pan. Spread half the lamb mixture into the bottom of the pan. Add all the onions and nuts. Cover with the remaining lamb mixture.
- Place the pan into the air fryer basket and cook.
- Serve and enjoy!
What Is Lebanese 7-Spice Mix?
You will notice that I call for a 7-spice mix in this recipe. You can make your own Lebanese 7-spice mix using my recipe here . If you chose not to, I can recommend this brand of Lebanese 7-spice blend . But I would be remiss if I didn’t tell you that homemade is MUCH BETTER than the store-bought, largely because you’re making it fresh.
If you’re curious about the differenmces between freshly ground and ready-made spices, you may want to take a look at my spice video as it will offer a ton of information that will be very helpful not only with this dish but many other of my dishes as well.
What To Serve with Kibbeh
- Add Tzatziki on the side, and you’re all set. With the extra Tahini , try making Air Fryer Cauliflower with Tahini for a side dish that complements this meal very well.
- You may also want to make Instant Pot Baba Ghanoush , or make Air Fryer Baba Ghanoush from my air fryer cookbook as a lovely side to this dish.
Other Recipes You May Enjoy
If you enjoyed this recipe and are looking for more delicious lamb recipes, check out my Tandoori Raan ! It’s a spicy lamb sirloin steak recipe that’s easily made in your air fryer!
Another delicious lamb dish is my Sichuan Cumin Lamb recipe. It’s rich with flavor and is done in no time thanks to your air fryer!
My favorite way to do this is with my air fryer because it always seems to make recipes healthier and so much easier to make. Also, I definitely recommend this recipe if you’re trying to practice using spices.
Kibbeh | Easy Air Fried Kibbeh Recipe
Equipment
- Ninja Air Fryer
- Silicone Tongs
- KITCHENAID STAND MIXER
- STAINLESS STEEL MEASURING CUPS
- OVAL MEASURING SPOONS
Ingredients
- ▢ Cooking Oil Spray
For the Filling
- ▢ 2 cups ( 320 g ) Sliced Onions
- ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 2 tablespoons ) Oil
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 67.5 g ) pine nuts
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) Kosher Salt
For the Lamb
- ▢ 1 cup ( 140 g ) fine-grain bulgur
- ▢ 1 pound ( 453.59 g ) ground lamb
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Lebanese 7-spice mix
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Ground Cumin
Instructions
Rinse the bulgur well and cover it with cold water while you get the rest of the ingredients together.
In a small bowl, mix together sliced onions, pine nuts, oil and salt.
Spray a 7 x 3 inch heatproof pan with oil. Place the onion mixture into the pan. Set the air fryer to 400°F for 8 minutes to cook the onions and toast the pine nuts. Stir halfway through.
Meanwhile for the lamb: Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, combine soaked bulgur, lamb, salt, 7-spice mix, and cumin until you have a smooth, sticky mixture.
Remove the onions and nuts from the air fryer and place into a small bowl.
You will now start layering the kibbe. Oil the sides of the 7 x 3 pan. Spread half the lamb mixture into the bottom of the pan. Add all the onions and nuts. Cover with the remaining lamb mixture.
Place the pan into the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 360°F for 20 minutes.
If you do not have an [eafl id=“12513” name=“Gowise Air Fryer” text=“air fryer, you should totally get one”] haha! No seriously, if you don’t have one, you can still make this recipe.
Sauté the onions and pine nuts with salt on the stovetop, or cook them in the microwave until the onions soften, about 2-3 minutes. Assemble the recipe in whatever shaped pan you have, and bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.
To make a keto version of this dish, substitute [eafl id=“23336” name=“Hemp Hearts” text=“hemp hearts”] for the bulgur. You can also make Keto Tabouli with the rest of the hemp hearts.
Add Tzatziki on the side, and you’re all set. With the extra [eafl id=“24960” name=“Tahini” text=“tahini”], try making Air Fryer Cauliflower with Tahini for a side dish that complements this meal very well.
You may also want to make Instant Pot Baba Ghanoush , or make Air Fryer Baba Ghanoush from [eafl id=“23981” name=“Every Day Easy Air Fryer Cookbook” text=“my air fryer cookbook”] as a lovely side with this dish.
