Can You Cook Proteins and Meats in the Air Fryer? Absolutely!

Are you curious if you can cook proteins and meats in the air fryer? The answer is a resounding yes! Today, I'm testing four high-protein recipes perfect for the carnivore diet in the air fryer. We already know the air fryer is fast, but are these recipes tasty? Let's find out!

My name is Kathy, and I empower air fryer owners to make the most of their appliances. Ready to dive into these recipes? Let's go!

High-Protein Snack: Mozzarella Cheese Wrapped in Turkey Breast

First up, a simple and delicious high-protein snack: mozzarella cheese wrapped in turkey breast slices. This recipe is incredibly easy.

Ingredients:

• String cheese
• Deli-sliced turkey breast (or ham)

Instructions:

1. Take your string cheese and wrap it in a slice of turkey breast.
2. Optionally, freeze the string cheese beforehand to prevent excessive melting.
3. Place the wrapped cheese on parchment paper (highly recommended) in the air fryer.
4. Air fry at 350°F for 5 minutes.

Check out that cheese pull! Simple, tasty, and perfect as a quick snack.

High-Protein Breakfast: Ham and Egg Breakfast Cups

Next, let's make some ham and egg breakfast cups. These are perfect for a high-protein breakfast on the go.

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• Uncured ham slices
• Monterey Jack cheese
• Heavy whipping cream
• Silicone muffin liners

Instructions:

1. Crack three eggs into a measuring cup and add a tablespoon of heavy whipping cream. Mix well.
2. Cut the ham slices to fit into silicone muffin liners.
3. Pour the egg mixture into the ham-lined cups and add cheese.
4. Add any additional toppings if desired.
5. Place in the air fryer at 350°F for 8 minutes.

The eggs puff up beautifully, and the crispy ham makes for a delicious bite.

High-Protein Meal: BBQ Salmon

Now, let's make some BBQ salmon. This one is a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillets (previously frozen and thawed)
• BBQ seasoning
• Avocado oil spray

Instructions:

1. Pat the salmon fillets dry.
2. Lightly spray with avocado oil and generously coat with BBQ seasoning.
3. Place the fillets on parchment paper in the air fryer.
4. Air fry at 380°F for 8-12 minutes, checking for an internal temperature of 145°F.

The result is perfectly roasted salmon with a beautiful crust. A must-try for any salmon lover!

High-Protein Dinner: Carnivore Pizza

Lastly, we have an interesting take on pizza with a meat-based crust.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup oats
• Mozzarella cheese
• Adella sausage
• Marinara sauce
• Italian seasoning
• Cilantro
• Pickled red onions (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix the ground chicken with one egg and oats, then add Italian seasoning.
2. Flatten the mixture on parchment paper to form a crust.
3. Air fry at 380°F for 8 minutes.
4. Add marinara sauce, cheese, sausage, and any other toppings.
5. Air fry at 350°F for 5 minutes.

While the meat-based crust may not resemble traditional pizza, it's a high-protein option worth trying.

Conclusion

Let me know which of these recipes you’re excited to try! For more tried and true air fryer recipes, check out my other posts. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one!