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Air Fryer Keto Popcorn Chicken (Paleo, Whole30) – Oven Method Included!

Easy and extra crunchy air fryer keto popcorn chicken that’s perfect for a snack or a meal! It also happens to be Whole30-friendly and you can make it in the oven if you don’t have an air fryer!

I’ve been in love with my air fryer recently. I use it almost everyday to reheat leftovers, cook veggies, and crisp up meat pieces. I’m just so obsessed with how delicious and crispy the results are at a fraction of the time of the oven or the stovetop!

Air Fryer Keto Popcorn Chicken Recipe

My latest delicious creation in the air fryer is this ultra crispy and flavorful keto popcorn chicken. This is so crunchy and delicious, covered in spices like paprika, garlic, and onion powder. It’s a great snack or meal for both kids and adults!

Best of all, this recipe is Whole30 friendly and paleo as well, and it’s a healthy alternative to a childhood favorite dish!

No Air Fryer?

If you don’t have an air fryer, no worries! You can make these in the oven. They won’t turn out as crispy as an air fryer would make them, but they’ll still be flavorful and yummy. I included both directions under the instructions for the recipe.

Pork Panko for Keto Popcorn Chicken

What makes this recipe keto and low carb is the use of pork panko instead of breadcrumbs or other types of flour. I only recently discovered pork panko, and it’s my new favorite thing. It’s just so perfect to use as breading for fried crispy recipes like this air fryer keto popcorn.

Pork panko is just ground up pork rinds and that’s the only ingredient. No salt or extra oil added! So it’s a delicious high protein, low carb way to add a crunchy texture to a recipe.

Best Sauce for Dipping

You can of course enjoy this air fryer keto popcorn chicken with any sauce you prefer, like ranch, ketchup, tartar sauce, or teriyaki sauce. However, my absolute favorite is with my Whole30 “Honey” Mustard! There’s something so delicious about that tart and slightly sweet flavor with the popcorn chicken.

How to Reheat Leftovers

The best way to eat these keto popcorn chicken is to eat it as soon as it’s cooked for that crispy outer layer with the juicy chicken meat inside. You definitely can reheat them, but the texture won’t be the same because the chicken breast meat will dry out a bit the 2nd time around.

However, I have eaten the leftovers and here’s my favorite way to reheat them so they taste ALMOST as good as the first time around:

Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
When ready to reheat, preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for about 5 minutes.
Place keto popcorn chicken in the air fryer basket in a SINGLE LAYER (work in batches if you need to) for 4-5 minutes until they are crispy again.
Enjoy!

I wouldn’t reheat them more than once, because the chicken will dry out too much.

This keto popcorn chicken is my new favorite air fryer recipe, so let me know how they turn out for you in the comments!

Air Fryer Keto Popcorn Chicken (Paleo, Whole30) – Oven Method Included!

Easy and extra crunchy air fryer keto popcorn chicken that’s perfect for a snack or a meal! It also happens to be Whole30-friendly and you can make it in the oven if you don’t have an air fryer!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 263kcal

Ingredients

1.5 lb chicken breasts
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups pork panko
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine coconut flour, sea salt, and ground black pepper.
In another bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them together.
In the 3rd bowl, mix together pork panko, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Sprinkle the coconut flour mixture over the chicken and toss together gently until all of the chicken is covered evenly.
Working in batches, dredge the chicken pieces in the egg wash.
Shake off the excess and press into the pork panko mixture. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the rest of the chicken.

Air Fryer Method

Lightly grease the air fryer basket, then preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken into the air fryer basket in an even layer. If you have a small air fryer, you may need to split it up into 2 batches.
Cook for 10-12 minutes in the air fryer, shaking halfway through.
If you’d like, enjoy dipped in Whole30 “honey” mustard!

Oven Method

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
Place the chicken pieces on the wire rack without touching each other.
Bake for 15 minutes until crispy and golden.
If you’d like, enjoy dipped in Whole30 “honey” mustard!

Nutrition

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauli-Bites (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

These Paleo and Whole30 Air Fryer Buffalo Cauli-Bites are easy, delicious, and such a spicy and addicting appetizer for game day or get-togethers!

Today’s recipe is something I’m so excited to share! My fellow blogger and friend, Dr. Karen Lee from drkarenslee.com recently came out with a brand new cookbook, Paleo Cooking with Your Air Fryer, which is jam-packed with some of the most delicious recipes you can make in your air fryer!

Why the Air Fryer?

If you’ve been living under a rock recently and haven’t heard of the air fryer, it’s pretty amazing. It’s a fun kitchen gadget that “fries” your food without deep frying through hot air rapidly circulating on to the food to make it crispy while cooking it quickly.

When I first purchased my Phillips air fryer, I wasn’t sure if it was worth the hype or the money, but the more I use it, I’m beginning to fall in love with it! Not only does food cook insanely fast (which is important to me), the results are so delicious and crispy without making a huge mess because you only have to use a little bit of oil.

There’s a slight learning curve to figure out the temperature and the length of the cooking time, but having Paleo Cooking with Your Air Fryer made it so much easier and fun because all the recipes were a success every time!

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauli-Bites Recipe

One of the first recipes I tried from Dr. Karen’s book were these air fryer buffalo cauli-bites, because I am obsessed with anything with buffalo sauce. Not only are they deliciously crunchy, they take less than 20 minutes to make and the sauce is SO flavorful and on point!

Also, definitely don’t leave out the creamy paleo ranch dressing because it ties the flavors together so well and makes the air fryer buffalo cauli-bites extra delicious. These are so perfect as an appetizer for game days, holidays, or any kind of get-togethers!

Paleo Cooking with Your Air Fryer

If you don’t currently have Paleo Cooking with Your Air Fryer, I highly recommend you check it out. You’ll love the recipes, especially if you are a busy mom or a professional who want healthy food on the table quick.

Not only does this book have 80 recipes that are healthy and made with real food ingredients, it contains appetizers, meat dishes, staples, and even desserts! Who knew you could make desserts in the air fryer?

Some other recipes I’m SUPER excited to try out include:

Paleo Falafel Platter
Crab Cakes
Beef Empanadas
Healthy Biscuits and Gravy
Persimmon Cobbler
Simple Chocolate Mud Cake

Don’t Have an Air Fryer?

No problem! You can still adapt these recipes to make in the regular or convection oven. You just have to adjust the cooking time and the oven temperatures but the ingredients still stay the same with delicious results!

Check Out Paleo Cooking With Your Air Fryer

Recipe reprinted with permission from Paleo Cooking With Your Air Fryer by Dr. Karen S. Lee, Page Street Publishing Co. 2018. Photo Credit: Donna Crous.

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauli-Bites (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

These Paleo and Whole30 Air Fryer Buffalo Cauli-Bites are easy, delicious, and such a spicy and addicting appetizer for game day or get-togethers!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 17 minutes

Servings servings

Author Dr. Karen S. Lee

Ingredients

1 cauliflower
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp cassava flour divided
4 tbsp ghee melted
3 tbsp Frank’s Hot Sauce plus more if desired

Ranch Dressing

1 cup Homemade Mayo page 180 of cookbook
1/3 cup full-fat coconut milk yogurt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp dried dill

Instructions

Cut and discard the outer leaves and cut the cauliflower into florets. In a medium mixing bowl, mix the florets with EVOO and coat them with the cassava flour.
Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (180°C).
When the air fryer is ready, shake off any excess flour from the florets, place them in the basket, and set the timer for 6 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the excess flour, ghee and Frank’s Hot Sauce in the same mixing bowl and set aside.
In a small bowl, make the ranch dressing by mixing all the ingredients, then refrigerate. When the timer goes off, transfer the florets to the mixing bowl and coat them well with sauce. Put the florets back in the basket and cook for 6 more minutes. Take them out when the timer goes off and add more Frank’s Hot Sauce if needed. Serve immediately with the ranch dressing.

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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs + Hard Boiled Egg Snacks 3 Ways (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

Learn how to make Instant Pot hard boiled eggs that’s perfect and easy to peel every time, plus 3 simple and healthy snack ideas you can make with them!

I love my deviled eggs (case in point: pickle deviled eggs, bacon ranch deviled eggs, and beet deviled eggs). However, sometimes I’m lazy and I don’t feel like dealing with mashing the yolks and putting them back in the whites. So I’ve been snacking on these super duper easy egg snacks that are Whole30 and keto-friendly, and not only are they super yummy, they are really pretty to serve over the holidays!

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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

To make your life even easier, I highly recommend making hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot! Not only is it quick and simple to do, the eggs come out consistently perfect every time. Best of all, somehow the eggs are so easy to peel without the shell sticking to the whites. I don’t think I’ll ever make hard boiled eggs any other way.

Cook Time Variations

For this specific recipe, I decided to leave the yolks slightly soft in the center since I’m not making deviled eggs.I love soft yolks in general and this texture pairs so well with the various toppings I used in the hard boiled egg snacks especially well.

However, if you prefer true hard boiled eggs without any softness, make sure to let the Instant Pot naturally release pressure for 5 minutes instead of quick releasing like I did. This will help the yolk cook more so you can achieve your desired result.

Get Creative with Your Toppings

After you make the Instant Pot hard boiled eggs, it’s time to make hard boiled egg snacks! I provided 3 of my favorite topping combinations that I’ve been enjoying, but of course, you can get creative and make your own topping combos as well.

I think I’ll be serving these snacks over the holidays as an appetizer while we wait for the turkey or ham to cook. Not only are they super tasty and full of healthy fats, they pop with color on the table making it so festive for special occasions!

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs + Hard Boiled Egg Snacks 3 Ways (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

Learn how to make Instant Pot hard boiled eggs that's perfect and easy to peel every time, plus 3 simple and healthy snack ideas you can make with them!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Prep Time 1 minute

Cook Time 5 minutes

Pressurizing time 10 minutes

Total Time 6 minutes

Author Jean Choi

Ingredients

Instant Pot Soft Boiled Eggs

1 cup water
2-12 eggs
Ice bath

Mustard Salmon Eggs

Hard boiled eggs
Dijon mustard
Smoked salmon cut into small pieces
Fresh dill

Prosciutto Mayo Eggs

Hard boiled eggs
Paleo mayonnaise
Prosciutto sliced cut into small pieces
Pickles cut into small chunks

Bacon Ranch Eggs

Hard boiled eggs
Ranch dressing
Bacon bits
Radish cut into small pieces

Instructions

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Pour water into the Instant Pot, and place a steamer basket or the trivet it came with over the water.
Place the eggs on the steamer basket or the trivet.
Close the lid, and make the sure the pressure valve is set to Sealing.
Cook on high on Manual for 5 minutes, and prepare an ice bath.
Once it beeps to a finish, quick release the pressure.*
Immediately transfer the eggs to the ice bath and let it cool for at least 5 minutes.
Peel the eggs when you are ready to eat them. They should be peel easily!

Hard Boiled Egg Snacks 3 Ways

Slice the hard boiled eggs in half.
Top each half with the ingredients listed for each egg snack. The amount depends on your taste preference!
You can store hard boiled eggs and egg snacks in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

*This quick release method will make hard boiled eggs that are slightly soft in the center, which are better to make the 3 snack recipes. For full hard boiled eggs, naturally release pressure for 5 minutes before opening the lid.

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