July 18, 2025, 9:40 am | Read time: 4 minutes
An air fryer can do more than just make fries and chicken nuggets. The hot air fryer is capable of much more, including recipes for low-calorie dishes or meals based on alternative dietary principles. Below, we have four low-carb recipes for you that you can easily prepare in the air fryer instead of the oven.
Low carb means significantly reducing the amount of carbohydrates. Instead of eating potatoes with a delicious chicken fillet or pasta with salmon, you opt for more fiber in the form of salad, vegetables with healthy fatty acids, and more protein (meat, eggs). We have adapted our favorite low-carb recipes, which we used to prepare in the oven or pan, for the air fryer.
Note in advance: Most recipes succeed in the hot air fryer without oil, butter, and margarine. For a touch of extra flavor and crispiness, we provide an option with oil. Use oil sparingly to avoid adding unnecessary calories.
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Celery Fries with Chicken and Avocado
Ingredients (for 1 serving)
- 200 g celeriac (peeled)
- 1⁄3 or about 55 g avocado
- 150 g chicken breast
- 15 g olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- Salt, pepper, paprika powder, and/or chili powder
Preparation
- Cut the peeled celery into fry-shaped strips.
- Place the celery fries in the air fryer and drizzle with some olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika powder as desired, and toss the celery strips with your hands in the oil and spices to distribute evenly.
- Bake the fries at 160 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Slice the avocado, place it on a plate, drizzle with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken with a little olive oil at 190 degrees for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Finally, season the chicken and enjoy it with the celery fries.
Bacon Arugula Salad
Ingredients (for 1 serving)
- 60 g bacon
- 2 eggs
- 100 g arugula
- 1 scallion
- 20 g almonds
- 15 g olive oil
- 10 g apple cider vinegar
- 10 g Dijon mustard
- Stevia or erythritol if needed
- Salt and pepper
Preparation
- Hard boil the eggs.
- Fry the bacon with a little oil in the air fryer until crispy.
- Wash the salad and place it in a bowl.
- Chop the egg, bacon, and scallion and distribute them with the almonds on the salad.
- Dressing: Mix olive oil, mustard, and apple cider vinegar, adding stevia or erythritol for sweetness if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
Salmon Fillet on Napa Cabbage
Ingredients (for 1 serving)
- 350 g Napa cabbage
- 125 g salmon fillet
- 10 g coconut oil
- 5 g butter
- Salt and pepper
- 1⁄2 lemon
Preparation
- Cook the thawed salmon fillet with about 5 g coconut oil in the air fryer.
- Cut the Napa cabbage into strips and briefly fry in the air fryer with the butter and remaining coconut oil. The cabbage should be crisp-tender, not too soft.
- Place the Napa cabbage in a deep plate and arrange the salmon on top.
- Season the salmon and cabbage with salt and pepper, and drizzle with lemon juice at the end.
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Sesame Avocado Salad with Chicken
Ingredients (for 1 serving)
- 100 g romaine lettuce
- 1⁄3 avocado
- 100 g chicken breast
- 20 g sesame seeds
- 20 g coconut oil (use sparingly, as needed)
- 10 g olive oil
- 1⁄2 lemon
- Salt and pepper
Preparation
- Cut the lettuce into strips and place in a bowl.
- Cut the chicken breast into small cubes and cook with a little coconut oil (maximum 5 g) in the air fryer.
- Place the sesame seeds on a plate.
- Slice the avocado and gently coat both sides with sesame seeds.
- Place the sesame-coated avocado on the salad.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the air fryer, coat with the remaining sesame seeds, and add to the salad.
- Dressing: Heat 15 g coconut oil and mix with 10 g olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.