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High-Protein Air Fryer Recipes
High-protein air fryer recipes: fast, hands-off, and easy to clean up.
Air fryer recipes here run 10g to 45g of protein per serving, from chicken thighs and salmon to tofu.
The cooking method itself doesn't change how much protein is in the food. What it changes is fat and calories, since an air fryer gets a similar crisp texture to deep frying with a lot less oil.
At a glance
- Recipes
- 3
- Protein per serving
- 10g to 45gmedian 30g
- Most protein
- Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Broccoli45g
- Fewest calories
- Air Fryer Tofu125 calories
- Quickest
- Air Fryer Salmon20 min
High-Protein Air Fryer Tofu
Crispy air fryer tofu with a cornstarch coating and soy-sesame glaze: a high-protein, low-calorie, vegan dinner in 25 minutes.
High-Protein Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Broccoli
Air fryer chicken thighs and broccoli, cooked together in one basket: a high-protein, low-carb dinner with minimal hands-on time.
High-Protein Air Fryer Salmon
Air fryer salmon with lemon, garlic, and dill: a high-protein, low-carb dinner ready in 20 minutes with no oven preheat.
FAQ
How much protein is in a typical air fryer recipe here?
Recipes in this collection run 10g to 45g of protein per serving.
Does air frying reduce protein content compared to other cooking methods?
No. The cooking method doesn't change how much protein is in the food, it changes fat and calories by using much less oil than deep frying, while still getting a similar crisp texture.