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Keto Air Fryer Recipes: From Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower to Perfect Seafood

Transform your keto cooking with these delicious air fryer recipes. Whether you're craving something spicy like buffalo cauliflower or prefer the delicate flavors of perfectly cooked seafood, these recipes deliver amazing results while keeping your carbs in check. Each dish is carefully crafted to be keto-friendly while maximizing flavor and maintaining ideal macros.

Crispy buffalo cauliflower wings

Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower

15 minutes350°F

Ingredients

  • ⏲️ Time: 15 minutes
  • 🌡️ Temperature: 350°F (176°C)
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 3 tbsp Frank's RedHot Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • For Keto Blue Cheese Dip:
  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare: Cut cauliflower into evenly-sized florets (1-2 inches)
  2. Mix Sauce: Combine hot sauce with melted butter, salt, and garlic powder
  3. Season: Toss cauliflower in sauce mixture, then lightly dust with cornstarch
  4. Air Fry: Cook at 350°F for 15 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy
  5. Make Dip: Mix blue cheese, sour cream, and mayo. Season to taste
  6. Serve: Enjoy hot with blue cheese dip
Golden brown seared scallops

Perfect Air Fryer Scallops

6 minutes400°F

Ingredients

  • ⏲️ Time: 6 minutes
  • 🌡️ Temperature: 400°F (204°C)
  • ½ lb scallops
  • 1 tsp salt-free lemon pepper seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp softened butter

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Pat scallops completely dry
  2. Season: Add salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon pepper seasoning
  3. Cook: Air fry for 3 minutes per side until golden
  4. Finish: Toss with softened butter and serve immediately
Perfectly cooked salmon fillet

Flaky Air Fryer Salmon

8 minutes390°F

Ingredients

  • ⏲️ Time: 7-9 minutes
  • 🌡️ Temperature: 390°F (198°C)
  • 2 (6-8 oz) skin-on salmon fillets
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare: Remove pin bones from salmon. Mix paprika, salt, and pepper
  2. Season: Coat salmon with spice mixture and drizzle with olive oil
  3. Cook: Air fry skin-side down at 390°F for 7-9 minutes until flaky
  4. Serve: Enjoy hot with your favorite keto-friendly sides

Tips for Perfect Keto Air Frying

  • Choose high-quality fats like olive oil and butter for better flavor
  • Monitor cooking times closely as high-fat foods can brown quickly
  • Use a food thermometer for perfectly cooked proteins
  • Keep portions in mind to maintain your macro ratios
  • Consider tracking net carbs in sauces and seasonings

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