Looking for easy AIP air fryer recipes that are flavorful, satisfying and simple to make? These four recipes combine quick air fryer cooking with Nada Mato Tomato-Free BBQ Sauce for delicious meals without tomatoes or nightshades.

From crispy BBQ chicken wings to glazed salmon and stuffed sweet potatoes, these AIP-friendly air fryer recipes make it easy to put a flavorful meal on the table without spending hours in the kitchen.

Before you begin

This article shares general food and lifestyle information and is not medical advice.

01

🍗 AIP Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings

Crispy on the outside and juicy inside, these AIP chicken wings get plenty of smoky-sweet flavor from Nada Mato Tomato-Free BBQ Sauce.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F and pat the chicken wings dry.
  2. Toss the wings with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder and sea salt.
  3. Arrange the wings in a single layer and air fry for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. Increase the temperature to 400°F and cook for another 5 minutes, or until crispy and fully cooked.
  5. Toss the cooked wings with Nada Mato Tomato-Free BBQ Sauce and serve.

Serving idea: Pair with air-fried sweet potato fries or an AIP-friendly slaw.

02

🐟 AIP Air Fryer BBQ Glazed Salmon

Air frying keeps salmon tender and flaky while tomato-free BBQ sauce adds a delicious sweet and smoky glaze.

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup Nada Mato Tomato-Free BBQ Sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Pat the salmon dry and season with coconut aminos, garlic powder and sea salt.
  3. Place the fillets skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
  4. Cook for 8–10 minutes, brushing with Nada Mato Tomato-Free BBQ Sauce during the last 2 minutes.
  5. Cook until the salmon is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.

Serving idea: Serve with Brussels sprouts, broccoli or cauliflower rice. 🥦

03

🍠 AIP BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes and smoky pulled pork make a satisfying combination that's perfect for an easy AIP dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup Nada Mato Tomato-Free BBQ Sauce
  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

  1. Cook the sweet potatoes until tender and set aside.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F.
  3. Season the pork with sea salt, onion powder and garlic powder.
  4. Air fry the pork until fully cooked and tender enough to shred.
  5. Shred the pork with two forks and toss with Nada Mato Tomato-Free BBQ Sauce.
  6. Slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise and fill with the BBQ pulled pork.

Serving idea: Top with sliced avocado and fresh herbs. 🥑

04

🥑 AIP BBQ Chicken-Stuffed Avocados

Creamy avocado and smoky BBQ chicken make this an easy, filling AIP-friendly meal with just a handful of ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • ½ cup Nada Mato Tomato-Free BBQ Sauce
  • 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted

Directions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Season the chicken with sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder and coconut aminos.
  3. Air fry for approximately 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked.
  4. Allow the chicken to rest briefly, then shred it and toss with warmed Nada Mato Tomato-Free BBQ Sauce.
  5. Scoop a little avocado from each half to create room and fill with the BBQ chicken.

Serving idea: Finish with chopped cilantro or other fresh AIP-friendly herbs. 🌿

05

❤️ Easy AIP Meals Don't Have to Be Boring

Following the Autoimmune Protocol diet doesn't mean settling for bland meals. An air fryer makes it easy to prepare crispy chicken, tender salmon, sweet potatoes and other AIP-friendly foods with minimal prep.

When you're avoiding tomatoes and nightshades, finding flavorful sauces can be one of the harder parts of meal planning. Traditional BBQ sauces are typically tomato-based and may also contain peppers and other nightshade ingredients.

Nada Mato Tomato-Free BBQ Sauce gives chicken, pork, salmon and vegetables that familiar sweet and smoky BBQ flavor without traditional tomato-based sauce. 🍅🚫

🔥 Ready to Fire Up the Air Fryer?

Try Nada Mato Tomato-Free BBQ Sauce with your next AIP air fryer meal and bring the flavor back to tomato-free cooking.