Struggling to stick with your carnivore lifestyle when snack cravings hit hard?
You want something salty, crispy, satisfying… but everything in the pantry is packed with carbs or just plain boring.
You check the fridge. Nothing ready. You check the cupboard. Just regret and temptation.
Then you remember—your air fryer. And these four beefy, low-effort snacks waiting to save the day.
Start with one. You’ll want to try the rest.
1. Crispy Beef Bites
These bite-sized chunks of beef turn ultra crispy in the air fryer without any breading. Made with thin-sliced chuck roast, salt, and tallow, they come out golden and crunchy in just 10 to 15 minutes at 400°F.
Let them rest a few minutes after cooking for maximum crunch factor. You’ll be surprised how fast they disappear.
2. Tasty Beef Fat Chips
Think pork rinds, but made from pure beef fat. These chips are sliced from cold, cooked beef fat and air fried until golden and crackly. Season with salt and serve hot for a zero-carb crunch that shatters with every bite.
One bite and you’ll wonder why you’ve never made these before.
3. Ground Beef Nuggets
Ground beef gets shaped into thick, juicy nuggets in this easy prep recipe. Seasoned simply with salt and air fried for about 12 minutes, these meaty bites hold together without binders or fillers.
The crust crisps up while the inside stays tender and flavorful.
No dipping sauce required—but you might grab one anyway.
4. Crispy Steak Strips
Marinated steak strips go crispy and rich in the air fryer with this simple recipe.
Made with skirt or flank steak, they’re cut thin, tossed in beef tallow and salt, and crisped at 400°F for just 10 to 15 minutes. They taste like meat chips with serious flavor.
You’ll make these once. Then make them every week.
Davin is a jack-of-all-trades but has professional training and experience in various home and garden subjects. He leans on other experts when needed and edits and fact-checks all articles.