Change up your chicken nugget routine and make some scrumptious keto air fryer tuna bites instead! Flaky, crispy, and so zesty!
Tuna Bites
These tuna bites taste just like chicken nuggets. They’re crispy on the outside and hot and delicate on the inside.
And the best part about them is that they’re made without any flour at all. No almond flour, no coconut flour, no crushed pork rinds.
All you have to do is mix everything together, roll them into nuggets, and air fry them. In ten minutes you’ll have a high-fat, high-protein snack or lunch.
This recipe makes 4 servings, with just 3 grams net carbs in each serving. You’ll fall in love with how easy they are to make, giving you plenty of room for culinary freedom and creativity.
Air Fryer Tuna Nuggets
After making my Keto Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets, I knew I wanted to make more things in the air fryer. I love how easy it is to use and how simple it is to clean up, too.
Plus, it always makes things perfectly crispy without any need for messy grease or oil.
Is it better to use tuna in water or oil? Honestly, both are good choices.
If you’re trying to lose weight, then tuna packed in water will have less calories but if one of your complaints about tuna is that it has a boring flavor, use the oil-packed variety.
It has a deeper flavor profile. Both types are good choices on keto.
Keto Tuna Bites
There are a few different ways that you can change this recipe up to make it taste differently. If you want it to have a bit more bite and heat, then use pepper jack cheese and mix in some red pepper flakes.
I love eating these tuna bites with my favorite keto-friendly dips and sauces. Tartar sauce is a popular favorite, but they also taste amazing with your favorite type of mustard or some queso!
Keto Air Fryer Recipes
The air fryer is one of the most versatile kitchen gadgets out there. I love that you can use it bake, fry, and basically cook almost anything.
If you love chicken, then I have a bunch of air fryer chicken recipes that you can make. They’re delicious and perfect for lunch, snacks, or appetizers.
My Keto Air Fryer Fajita Chicken Wings are big on flavor. And my Keto Air Fryer Alfredo Wings are saucy and don’t need any extra dipping sauce with them.
If you want something with a lot of heat, make some Crispy Keto Cajun Air Fryer Chicken Strips.
Keto Appetizers
Serve these flaky tuna bites with your favorite appetizers. You might have to make a double or triple batch if you’re going to serve them at a party.
They will taste amazing with some keto BLT egg sliders, Salami roll-ups, and some keto spinach balls.
And for a party, make some more finger-food type appetizers. Everyone loves Keto dill pickle chicken fritters and keto pickled deviled eggs.
If you like the flavor of pickles, make some Air Fryer Pickle Chips.
Keto Air Fryer Tuna Bites Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients (and step-by-step pictures) that you’ll need to make the tasty keto air fryer tuna bites. The exact measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a little below.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Servings: 4
Net Carbs: 3 net carbs per serving
Ingredients
- Canned Tuna
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Eggs
- Salt and Pepper
Directions
Place the tuna, cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, eggs and salt and pepper to taste into a mixing bowl, and blend to combine well.
Form the mixture into small patties, and place into the air fryer,
Cook at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through the cook time.
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Keto Air Fryer Tuna Bites
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 15 ounces Canned Tuna drained well
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 2 large Eggs
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the tuna, cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, eggs and salt and pepper to taste into a mixing bowl, and blend to combine well.
- Form the mixture into small patties, and place into the air fryer,
- Cook at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through the cook time.
Notes
Tuna Recipes
Are you a huge fan of tuna recipes? If you enjoyed these keto air fryer tuna bites, then make these easy tuna recipes next! All of them are low-carb and keto-friendly.
