Eating foods that are organic or from nature is far superior to opting for processed, man-made synthetic products. Too often, if you have ever looked at a product’s ingredient label in the store, there are names of ingredients that are unpronounceable or you may not have even ever heard of.
The last thing you want to be doing is putting ingredients, you have no idea what they are, into your body and even worse your family. Rather take the time to enjoy wholesome recipes, have good quality ingredients, and use ingredients naturally found in nature. Trying these paleo air fryer recipes for meals made with natural ingredients is a good way to kick start your healthier eating approach, and is so simple to implement.
#1. Sweet Potato Toast Air Fryer Recipe
This is one of the healthiest air fryer paleo recipes I have found since changing my nutritional eating plan, and not only is it filling, but the flavor combinations melt together beautifully and harmoniously.
Another perk is that you have so many options for toppings so every member of the family has the option for something they love, and when the foundation is just as tasty being sweet potato, the rest is easy.
I like to make a large batch of these ‘toast’ slices, and then set up a mini buffet of sorts for the family to dig into and create their tower of breakfast goodness. If you have allergies in the family this is also a great dish that is customizable to those needs, and when the kids have friends staying over they love seeing this hotel-style buffet station set up in the morning. A hit in our house and a must-try recipe, especially if you have children.
As a kid growing up in a home where my grandmother insisted on growing as much of her produce as possible beetroot was always on the cards in some form or the other, and I loved it. More for the color perhaps, but the taste has grown on me too, and it is so healthy.
When I was looking for ways to add beetroot into the family dinner menu rotation I found this great collection of easy paleo air fryer recipes, and that was right up my alley. This crisp beet version was an unexpected but delicious surprise the whole family raved about. The little one wanted something to snack on before dinner which was not going to be ready for a little while still, so serving these (I was, thankfully, already experimenting with the dish) with some dip went down a treat.
They are packed with natural goodness, are healthy but with the appearance of crisps, (and we all know kids love crisps), and were finished in no time. I have since given thought to trying this with other veggies and this way I know the family will get vegetables into them without a fuss.
Unlike the deep-fried version, these are grease-free which I particularly liked so there weren’t any oil splatters around and a messy clean-up, or kids wiping oily fingers onto clothes or furniture. A winner all around.
If there were air fryers during the cavemen era (essentially what paleo is based on using natural products) then I can guarantee this would have been a hit.
These are the easiest and tastiest steak bites you will ever try, they make perfect appetizers, and are ready in under 10 minutes which is great because the best result is layering them in a single layer rather than piled in. This way they brown and crisp evenly while still locking in that moisture and juice that is so sought after.
Making these bites is all about the seasoning, and it is versatile to your taste, so instead of adding garlic powder because you know you are making these for kids, you could opt rather a for BBQ spice, and perhaps when serving these at a friend and family gathering you could throw in some dried chili flakes for a nice bite to the meat.
There are a lot of choices, and this is an effortless dish to prepare and throw together. These are the healthy paleo convection oven recipes that will take the hassle out of entertaining this summer season, and although rapid air circulation was not something I had considered to be an effective cooking method, I do now. Efficiently preparing great-tasting meals.
My family will always choose sweet potato fries over regular potato fries if the menu has it, but eating out is not always something we can afford more than once a month. I do, however, enjoy sweet potato fries too, so I decided to try a version I could make at home.
The problem with this is so many recipes call for the chips to be deep-fried and I just don’t like all the oil and mess involved, so finding easy air fryer paleo recipes that gave the same result was a dream come true.
And what I discovered as well (by chance if I’m being honest) is that they freeze well and reheat just as perfectly. Serve with a generous sprinkling of salt and an assortment of dips and you are good to go.
I usually keep the skin on these fries because, while many people may not know this, the skin is the part of the vegetable that has the most nutrients, and they taste great when they crisp up from the blowing hot air. This is the perfect side order for burgers or wraps for a quick dinner meal and tastes greatly seasoned with your choice or as is dipped into a sauce. Win-win.
The convenience of an air fryer allows me to make meals that would usually take just under an hour to make, in half the time, so it is safe to say this season has been all about the air fryer in our house. This is also one of the cleanest methods of rapid air circulation cooking and healthier too because the oily, greasy element is taken out of the equation.
I make this often in the summer season because it is so light but it is still filling, and whether you serve it piled on top of baby potatoes or tossed in a salad it tastes fantastic. There are also a lot of colors in this dish making it aesthetically appealing too, and we all know that a lot of the time people eat with their eyes first.
You may want to cut the chicken into medium to thin strips so it cooks completely through, but then ensure the veggies are not so thin that they end up burning in the air fryer before the chicken is cooked, definitely a balancing act but with time it will become easier.
This is great on the plate with fresh salsa and with a generous squeeze of lime (my husband’s choice, and successfully so) it elevates the meal for a complete flavor profile.
Often referred to as the white carrot the parsnip is not given the credit it deserves but it is packed with essential vitamins and minerals for a healthier lifestyle. And they give great color diversity to dishes and meals and are so simple to make.
While this recipe does call for the parsnips to be sliced into chips you can make this just as easily and successfully with wedges which my kids actually prefer (and as long as they are eating veggies I am happy).
Spray the fryer with cooking oil, a flavored oil like avocado oil is great because it has a high heat resistance and adds a subtle touch of added flavor, and toss in the seasoned and coated parsnips. Allow them to cook on high for a few minutes, give the basket a quick shake to distribute, and shuffle the parsnips inside, and this way they have an even cooking and browning motion.
Often people think that if you eat a specific diet plan the food is bland, but it couldn’t be further from the truth, and these convection oven paleo recipes prove that.
This may come as a surprise, as it was to me, but Paleo cookies do exist (and is now a staple in our home). What I was worried about were the ingredients, of course, but seeing the alternatives and great substitutes I was excited to give this recipe a go. Convection oven paleo recipes that contain chocolate and go well with my cup of tea are always a winner in my book.
They turned out better than fantastic, soft, moist, crisp, and moreish all wrapped up in one. I never doubted that the kids would dive straight in because they see cookies and the last thing they are concerned about is the nutritional aspect, but my fussy hubby loved them too.
I made a double batch thinking I would need it but the cookies individually are quite filling, so I stopped after two batches and froze the rest down for later in the week or a rainy day.
Since then it is safe to say that these have been regular visitor to the cookie jar in the pantry and shows no signs of slowing down.
If you have kids then you will more than likely have had your fair share of hash brown encounters, and while I love hash browns myself (great for breakfast with toppings) they can become quite greasy, and this did not appeal to me at all.
I was on the hunt for a cleaner version, if you could call it that, and landed on these paleo air fryer recipes that have been raved about, so I jumped on the bandwagon.
What I loved about this dish is that it was not only convenient because I had at the time, and the ingredients are pretty standard, everything I needed to make the dish as pantry and fridge basics, but that this is budget-friendly not having to go to the store for specific or unusual ingredients possibly not to be used again.
A quick dish to pull together in only 30-minutes or less, and the mixture can keep in the fridge for up to 3 days in an air-tight container, but cooking again is then a must in the air fryer to ensure crispness.
The golden color alone makes you want to tuck in but served with a tangy sauce, I could sit outside and eat a whole bowl of these for myself. The whole family gave this a two thumbs up.
The only downside to this dish is that I wish I had found these healthy paleo air fryer recipes sooner, and even more so this particular bagel option, it has been a hit since day one. I got the kids involved too, which they loved, and it made a beautiful family bonding time moment because isn’t that what life is about anyway?
They would squash and squeeze the dough mix incorporating the different flavors, if any, and had fun making them into bagel shapes and poking their fingers in to make the iconic hole in the middle.
After a quick boil in hot water we transferred them to a paper towel to drain and then onto the air fryer tray, a few minutes of air frying till they were golden and voila, breakfast was served. A generous slather of honey and the kids were set.
You could also double or triple the dough mixture and portion it out to freeze down for those weeks when the schedule is impossibly full and you just need something quick to take out of the freezer at night and be ready in the morning.
I particularly enjoyed this dish because what you see is what you get, the name on the tin says it all, and there are no hidden agendas or tricks to be done to make this a tasty meal. It is what it is, a potato that you smash and then air dry.
Boiling the potatoes, or even pricking them and putting them in a microwave-safe bowl for a soft, tender flesh, then placing them on a board and squashing them with the back of a small bowl or glass till around the three-quarter mark.
Place them in a single layer in the air fryer and set them on high for several minutes to crisp up the edges and brown, you can brush them beforehand slightly with olive oil or ghee to add extra flavor, color, and depth.
Sprinkle with fresh herbs and a generous amount of salt (we like to use the pink Himalayan version) and serve in a big bowl on the dining table or one per plate for supper alongside the main course. Beautifully golden and light enough to enjoy more than once during the week.
If you are like me then hearing this word was like hearing a foreign language, what the heck is a cardoon? I didn’t realize that our local grocery store stocks them so I had to pick one up and try it. They were in the artichoke area (probably because they come from the same family yet look more similar to celery than anything else) but the stalk part is edible as well which is great because too often these parts are thrown away to waste.
I knew that the only way the family would be willing to try it is if it was deep fried (I have learned this is a good way to introduce new ingredients, something about frying makes everything that much better), so I did some research and found a great recipe.
After the initial prep, I began the panko stages (egg wash and almond flour dipping) and proceeded to later them in the air fryer. While they were crisping up I quickly put some homemade tomato ketchup sauce in a bowl and on the serving plate. I drained the cardoon on some paper towel and then onto the platter. And then I waited.
The children attacked it without thinking twice, and only after there were a mere few pieces left did I tell them what they were eating. They realized they liked it but were thinking of a reason not to (I could see the wheels turning in their little minds), and suddenly the little blurted out they were delicious the rest got on board.
It is now a staple in our veggie collection when we go grocery shopping, so try new recipes, you never know what gems you may find and the family will end up loving.
To answer your kids’ questions you simply need to say that these are bigger and better than bananas and they will jump right into them.
And if you were ever looking for easy, effortless paleo convection oven recipes then look no further, it doesn’t get easier than this.
Peel and slice the plantains into thickish slices and single layer them into the air fryer tray, sprinkle with salt, and a spray of olive oil to help the browning process. Let them fry for several minutes and take them out to rest on a paper towel while you layer the next batch in the fryer (you will want to make a lot because once the hubby gets hold of these with a syrupy dipping sauce there will be no stopping him.
Great for fruit skewers or a healthier dessert after dinner rather than baked or store-bought goods.
The perfect addition to a crudité platter the next time you have a celebration at the house or are going to an event and are asked to bring a dish. It adds not only nutritional value, but cauliflower is one of the healthiest and most versatile vegetables, and with the sauce smothering it in goodness and a full-bodied flavor, the color is phenomenal on the plate against the rest of the ingredients.
So simple and chic and is always a crowd-pleaser.
I like to layer these florets with other fried veggies onto cocktail sticks for pre-dinner appetizers, they are light and filling but not overbearing.
It also takes almost no time to make so you can have peace of mind that you will get the job done when time is of the essence and seems to be running out quicker than you can keep up with before the guests arrive.
The adults love these but I have noticed recently that the kids have been popping a few into their mouths too so it seems there is something for everyone to enjoy and who knew it would be the humble vegetable? It is a yes from me that is all I can say.
I love a good, oily piece of fish when I can get my hands on it so this recipe was a great find for me. And the marinade while subtle packs in flavor and richness that elevate a simple portion of fish to another level.
And when served with veggies and perhaps cauliflower rice it is a magazine-worthy dish that will impress anyone you serve it to.
There are only a handful of steps to the preparation most of which is the marinating (all of 30 minutes) and then popping the salmon into the fryer (skin side down) and cooking for a few minutes, keep an eye on it just in case your fryer is particularly quick. The last thing you want is to scorch a great-looking piece of fish.
Serve this with steamed green beans or a fresh salad for the summer months to keep the meals light and airy.
I have made plenty of meals using a zucchini noodle version but had never thought to use butternut, and for the life of me, I can’t think why not, the idea is genius.
We are always (mostly me I guess, but my husband chimes in now and then) looking for creative ways to get the kids to eat more veggies, and if they can see it is a vegetable and know it is there they refuse to eat it. So, the noodle option has proven successful and we have not let on to what it is either, so now it was time to introduce a new noodle they ‘had at the store.’
Let’s just say that the children had clean plates at the end of dinner and one even asked for a smaller second helping, I gladly dished a touch more (but inside I was screaming with joy). Not only are these so quick and easy to make using a spiralizer, but the veggie option is so much better than the carb-loaded version.
The perfect way to add more nutritionally sound veg to the supper table and it is incredibly kid-friendly.
Eating and following a paleo diet, or any meal plan for that matter does in no way mean that the food needs to be unimaginative or tasteless. While you opt to omit certain ingredients or eat them in a specific way, all food can taste great when made well and using quality ingredients.
You always deserve to eat great-tasting meals and with these paleo air fryer recipes for meals with natural ingredients this is easier than ever, and they take no time at all to prepare. This month be sure to try some of these fail-proof recipes and you can find more fantastic meals on our blog, the perfect collection of dishes for everyone and every occasion.
Born and raised in South Africa and being immersed in the rich culture, Candace soon found a passion for all things food related. Exploring and experiencing new flavors and taste profiles she pursued her career as a qualified chef in silver service specialized in fine dining.
