Carnivore air fryer recipes: 59 photos
FAQ
Air fryers boast significant reductions in cooking time, allowing for quick and even cooking of meats, a staple of the carnivore diet. Meats like steak can be cooked in a fraction of the time it takes to grill or bake, without sacrificing the desired level of doneness.
8 things you should never put in the air fryer
- Liquids.
- Wet batter.
- Popcorn.
- Commercial spray oils.
- Bread for toasting.
- Sauces.
- Raw rice or grains.
- Burnt food.
You can also make your main dish IN the air fryer. It works magic with proteins like tofu, chicken drumsticks, meatballs, pork chops, fried chicken… even steak.
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.
Anything with a wet batter. Recipes that use a wet batter, including fried chicken, will end up being very messy if cooked in an air fryer. This is because there won't be enough hot oil to set the batter, and it will likely drip everywhere rather than forming a crunchy coating.