Paleo Air Fryer Recipes: From Crispy Chicken to Roasted Veggies
Embrace clean eating with these paleo-friendly air fryer recipes. From perfectly crispy chicken thighs to nutrient-rich roasted vegetables and crunchy seeds, these recipes showcase how your air fryer can help you prepare delicious, whole-food meals that align with ancestral eating patterns. Each recipe is carefully crafted to avoid processed ingredients while maximizing natural flavors.
Perfect Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
19 minutes400°F
Ingredients
- ⏲️ Time: 18-20 minutes
- 🌡️ Temperature: 400°F (204°C)
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp olive oil
- Optional seasonings (za'atar or miso-ginger)
Instructions
- Prep: Mix salt, pepper and baking powder. Pat chicken dry and rub with mixture. Refrigerate uncovered for 1-24 hours
- Season: Remove from fridge and brush with olive oil. Add optional seasonings if desired
- Cook: Place in air fryer basket skin-side down and cook at 400°F for 12 minutes
- Finish: Flip thighs skin-side up and continue cooking 6-8 minutes until internal temp reaches 175°F
- Rest: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving for juiciest results
Spicy Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds
13 minutes350°F
Ingredients
- ⏲️ Time: 10-15 minutes
- 🌡️ Temperature: 350°F (176°C)
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp chipotle powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Prepare: Thoroughly rinse pumpkin seeds and pat completely dry
- Season: Combine seeds with olive oil, chipotle powder, salt, and cayenne pepper
- Air Fry: Cook at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy
- Finish: Let cool completely - they become crunchier as they cool
Herb-Roasted Air Fryer Beets
19 minutes400°F
Ingredients
- ⏲️ Time: 18-20 minutes
- 🌡️ Temperature: 400°F (204°C)
- 2 bunches beets, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Bay salt (bay leaves, salt, white pepper)
- Fresh beet greens for garnish
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare: Create bay salt by grinding bay leaves with salt and white pepper
- Season: Toss cubed beets with olive oil and bay salt mixture
- Cook: Air fry at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, shaking halfway, until tender
- Garnish: Top with fresh beet greens and extra bay salt
Tips for Perfect Paleo Air Frying
- Use high-quality, unrefined oils like olive oil or avocado oil
- Focus on whole, unprocessed ingredients
- Season with herbs and spices instead of processed seasonings
- Cook vegetables until just tender to preserve nutrients
- Let meats rest after cooking to retain their natural juices
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