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High-Protein Air Fryer Recipes

Published: Jan 16, 2025 · Last Updated: Jan 16, 2025 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Eating high-protein meals is very popular these days. And I get it, I love doing it too! I tend to feel better, more full, and have more energy when I personally prioritize protein.

If you've been here before, you know how much I love my air fryer. And I've been making so many high-protein foods in it over the last few years! Chicken, salmon, cod, eggs, chickpeas, etc.

I decided to compile some of my favorites into a post so you can get some ideas and recipes if you're trying to cook high protein meals in your air fryer this year! I hope you enjoy!

Chicken recipes

Air fryer thinly sliced chicken breast - This thin chicken breast cooks up quickly, making the perfect air fryer chicken recipe for when you're in a hurry!

Air fried chicken breast on a white plate.

Air fryer chicken bites - These chicken bites are lightly breaded and then air fried. They are like little chicken nuggets! Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Air fryer chicken thighs - Chicken thighs cook up perfectly in the air fryer. Crispy skin and juicy inside.

Chicken thighs with crispy skin in air fryer basket.

Air fryer parmesan crusted chicken - This parmesan and panko crusted chicken can be used in so many ways! Salads, on top of pasta, or simply served with a delicious side dish.

Sliced air fryer parmesan crusted chicken.

More protein-rich chicken recipes:

  • Air fryer peri peri chicken
  • Air fryer cornflake chicken
  • Air fryer bbq chicken thighs
  • Air fryer honey dijon chicken
  • Air fryer chicken fajitas
  • Air fryer paprika chicken thighs
  • Air fryer buffalo chicken bites
  • Air fryer crispy onion chicken
  • Air fryer panko chicken

Salmon recipes

Air fryer salmon steak - Ever cooked a salmon steak in the air fryer? It comes out perfectly flaky and delicious!

Air fryer salmon steak with kale salad on the side

Air fryer Old Bay salmon - This salmon fillet is seasoned with Old Bay seasoning for a delicious flavor.

Air fryer old bay salmon with lemon slices

Air fryer salmon bites - These salmon bites cook up so quickly and are perfect in a rice bowl.

Salmon bites on a white plate up close.

Air fryer gochujang salmon - The gochujang paste gives this air fryer salmon so much flavor!

Air fried gochujang salmon on top of rice.

Air fryer peach salmon - This is the perfect air fryer salmon to make when you have fresh peaches! The salmon is perfectly seasoned and topped with a peach salsa.

Salmon with peach salsa up close

More air fryer salmon recipes:

  • Air fryer lemon salmon
  • Air fryer honey dijon salmon
  • Air fryer miso salmon
  • Air fryer Tuscan salmon
  • Air fryer teriyaki salmon
  • Air fryer honey garlic salmon
  • Air fryer sriracha salmon
  • Air fryer blackened salmon
  • Air fryer pesto salmon

Other high-protein air fryer recipes

Air fryer garlic butter shrimp - Air fryer garlic butter shrimp is almost like a shrimp scampi! Serve as is, or on top of pasta or zucchini noodles.

Garlic butter shrimp on a plate with lemons and fresh parsley.

Air fryer chickpeas - Air fryer chickpeas make a delicious snack or are perfect on a salad or grain bowl.

Crispy air fried chickpeas in a white bowl.

Air fryer stuffed peppers - These stuffed peppers have beans and ground beef, packed full of protein!

Stuffed bell peppers in the air fryer.

Air fryer miso cod - Air fryer miso cod is flavorful and easy to make with a few simple ingredients.

Air fryer miso cod up close topped with black sesame seeds

More recipes

  • Air fryer hard boiled eggs
  • Air fryer poached eggs
  • Air fryer jammy eggs
  • Air fryer homemade meatballs
  • Air fryer frozen cod
  • Air fryer pork chop bites
  • Air fryer chili lime cod
  • Air fryer tuna patties
  • Air fryer sausage and peppers
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