What are your favorite Bariatric Air Fryer recipes, hacks, tips and tricks?

I like air fried tofu (just marinaded in soy sauce and garlic) although it might not be good for those with recent surgeries. But I'm 19 years out. Lol. It can be chewy.

I LOVE my air fryer! I think it's the best way to cook most veggies. You should avoid using aerosol cooking spray like Pam because it leaves a sticky residue that builds up in the air fryer over time. I have a Misto oil sprayer that I fill with avocado oil or olive oil, and for most veggies, all I do is lightly spray them with oil, toss with seasonings, and air fry them. Some of my favorites:

• Garlic parmesan carrot fries (I actually prefer them with carrot chips/thin slices -- they get nice and crispy); also good with broccoli, green beans, or asparagus
• Spaghetti squash with Flavor God Everything seasoning (sooooo much better than microwaved/steamed spaghetti squash!)
• Asparagus with lemon pepper seasoning
• Buffalo cauliflower - I've made it with this recipe, but to make it even easier, I spray with oil and sprinkle with Frank's Buffalo Ranch seasoning
• Broccoli with Flavor God Everything seasoning
• Asparagus with zaatar spread
• Radishes with ranch seasoning (air-fried radishes have a potato-like texture)
• Brussels sprouts

The air fryer is also great for cooking chicken wings. I don't even add any oil -- just sprinkle with seasonings (you can go with just salt and pepper, especially if you're going to add sauce, or a meat rub, etc.). And chicken burgers. And chicken/turkey sausage. It's also great for reheating anything baked that would get soggy in the microwave. I don't use it for meat all that much because I usually use my Instant Pot to cook meat, but anything you want crispy is better in the air fryer. I also sometimes make "pizza" in the air fryer -- a 1 net carb Mr. Tortilla plus marinara sauce, mozzarella, and turkey pepperoni.

14 hours ago, thefinalgirl1971 said:

I like air fried tofu (just marinaded in soy sauce and garlic) although it might not be good for those with recent surgeries. But I'm 19 years out. Lol. It can be chewy.

Wow ? & I'm going to try it tonight

14 hours ago, BigSue said:

I LOVE my air fryer! I think it's the best way to cook most veggies. You should avoid using aerosol cooking spray like Pam because it leaves a sticky residue that builds up in the air fryer over time. I have a Misto oil sprayer that I fill with avocado oil or olive oil, and for most veggies, all I do is lightly spray them with oil, toss with seasonings, and air fry them. Some of my favorites:

• Garlic parmesan carrot fries (I actually prefer them with carrot chips/thin slices -- they get nice and crispy); also good with broccoli, green Beans, or asparagus
• Spaghetti squash with Flavor God Everything seasoning (sooooo much better than microwaved/steamed spaghetti squash!)
• Asparagus with lemon pepper seasoning
• Buffalo cauliflower - I've made it with this recipe, but to make it even easier, I spray with oil and sprinkle with Frank's Buffalo Ranch seasoning
• Broccoli with Flavor God Everything seasoning
• Asparagus with zaatar spread
• Radishes with ranch seasoning (air-fried radishes have a potato-like texture)
• Brussels sprouts

The air fryer is also great for cooking chicken wings. I don't even add any oil -- just sprinkle with seasonings (you can go with just salt and pepper, especially if you're going to add sauce, or a meat rub, etc.). And chicken burgers. And chicken/turkey sausage. It's also great for reheating anything baked that would get soggy in the microwave. I don't use it for meat all that much because I usually use my Instant Pot to cook meat, but anything you want crispy is better in the air fryer. I also sometimes make "pizza" in the air fryer -- a 1 net carb Mr. Tortilla plus marinara sauce, mozzarella, and turkey pepperoni.

Thanks! I’m going to make the carrot fries ASAP

I agree with tofu in the air fryer. Amazing! Also, Brussels sprouts and really any veggie. It really works so well for almost anything. I love doing chicken wings in there, and it's really great for reheating all types of leftovers!

I make salmon in the air fryer. I just season with salt and whatever else I'm feeling like that day, spray both sides with olive oil and "fry" at 380. Time depends on the type of salmon. For wild sockeye, 7 min seems to be the sweet spot. For farm-raised - 9 min works for me. I've done cod the same way too. I've made shrimp in it too, but you have to watch the timing as it's so easy to overcook. Usually about 5-6 min. for shrimp.

Oh... and Pinterest has some great recipes and there are some good air fryer groups on FB.