Here are over 200 Whole30 recipes for the gadget cook. Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, Air Fryer…red meat, poultry, vegetarian, and more!
What Is Whole30
I really hate to use the word diet when describing whole30 because Whole30 helped changed my relationship with food. Whole30 is more than just a diet, it’s a lifestyle. A few years ago my husband started competing in triathlons. One day while watching him compete, I got to talking with another ‘tri wife’ who introduced me to Whole30. After reading It Starts With Food, I (we) embarked on our first round of whole30 – no processed foods, no sweeteners, no grains, no soy, no legumes, no dairy, no alcohol….just what I needed at the time. To learn more about the whole30 program, see HERE.
What Is A Slow Cooker?
A slow cooker is an appliance that simmers food at very low heats for a long period of time. The thing that makes a slow cooker distinct from all the other methods of preparing food is that slow cookers can cook food at a much lower temperature than other appliances. You may also know slow cookers by the name ‘Crock-Pot’, this is a trading name owned by Sunbeam Products. Slow cookers are typically used because the low heat that they operate at can allow typically tough, chewy foods to become tender, and ‘melt-in-the-mouth’.
What Is An Instant Pot?
An Instant Pot is a brand of electric pressure cooker (like how Crock-Pot is a brand of slow cooker explained above). A pressure cooker is an appliance that makes use of a fundamental piece of physics to cook food at different temperatures. To boil it down to its most basic level, a pressure cooker prevents boiling from occurring in liquids. This means that the Instant Pot can use much higher temperatures to cook food, leading to faster cooking times for food that would traditionally require a long cook time. There are two types of pressure cookers available on the market: stove-top ones, and standalone units that plug into an electrical socket. The Instant Pot is a type of standalone, electric pressure cooker.
What Is An Air Fryer?
What is an air fryer exactly? The name air fryer is a little bit confusing, because when you cook food in your air fryer you aren’t actually frying it. An air fryer cooks your food by circulating hot air around the food at a very high-speed, cooking the food and producing a crispy ‘fried’ layer. This is called convection so your air fryer is actually a small countertop convection oven. An air fryer can help you cook your food faster while still getting a nice baked or fried texture on the outside, all with a very small amount of oil. Air fryers come in a variety of different sizes and styles. What you see here in the pics is a 5.8-quart air fryer that easily fit 4 regular size hot dogs & their buns.
You can find the most recent list of my whole30 slow cooker, Instant Pot & air fryer recipes HERE.
Air Fryer
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- Fries
- Marinated Chicken Wings
- Breakfast Potatoes
- Shrimp
- Cilantro Lime Chicken*
- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms*
- Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin*
- Pork Chops *
- Kofta Kebabs*
- Ribs*
- Tri-Tip*
- Marinated Steak*
- Turkey Breast Tenderloin*
- Homemade Breakfast Sausage*
- Herb Meatballs*
- Mediterranean Lamb Chops*
- Kalbi Short Ribs*
- Roast Beef
- Corned Beef*
- Marinated Portobello Mushrooms*
- Spicy Naked Chicken Tenders*
- Marinated Chicken*
- Buffalo Chicken Wings
- White Fish
- Fried Mushrooms
Slow Cooker/Instant Pot – BEEF
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- Steak Fajitas*
- Cabbage Rolls
- Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls*
- Beef Mississippi Roast*
- Zuppa Toscana*
- Bolognese (serve over zoodles)
- Stuffed Peppers*
- Shepherd’s Pie
- Pepper Steak*
- Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs*
- Holiday Brisket*
- Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket*
- Pot Roast Soup
- Hamburger Stew*
- Spaghetti Squash, Meat & Tomatoes*
- Chunky Beef Chili*
- Corned Beef & Cabbage Soup*
- 5-Ingredient Pot Roast*
- Seasoned Beef*
- Beef Stir-Fry*
- Paleo Pot
- Beef Shawarma*
- Steak & Potatoes*
- Spiced Beef
- Quick Bone Broth
- Corned Beef & Cabbage*
- Caribbean Beef, Potatoes & Green Beans
- Corned Beef & Hash Breakfast Casserole
- Moroccan Lamb
- Enchilada Tri-Tip*
- Korean Style Short Ribs*
- Osso Buco w/Zoodles
- Balsamic Dijon Pot Roast
- Brisket with Gravy
- Pizza Soup
- Meatloaf & Potatoes *
- Beef with Mushrooms
- Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
- Beef Bourguignon*
- Garlic Butter Steak Bites*
- Italian Meatball Dinner*
- Beef Tips & Gravy
- Kofta Casserole
- Garlic Herb Beef Shanks*
- Brisket Chili*
- Cilantro Beef Stew
- Low-Carb Corned Beef & Cabbage*
- Lomo Saltado*
- Bean-Free Chili*
- Meatballs & Zoodles*
- Carne Asada*
- Cranberry & Beef Stew*
- Salsa Verde Beef*
- Italian Beef*
- Pot Roast Soup*
- Meat Sauce*
- Beef Kebab Soup*
- Horseradish Brisket*
- Leg of Lamb
- Hot Dog Chili Sauce*
- Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf*
- Spaghetti Squash & Meat Sauce
- Beef Back Ribs
Slow Cooker/Instant Pot – POULTRY
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- Creole Cornish Hens*
- Herb Cornish Hens*
- 5-Ingredient Chicken Dinner
- Coconut Cilantro Chicken*
- Pot French Onion Chicken*
- Turkey Legs*
- Garlic-Citrus Chicken
- Mississippi Chicken Thighs
- Cajun Chicken & Sausage
- Chicken, Olives & Capers*
- Italian Chicken Pot*
- Copycat ‘Benihana’ Chicken Soup
- Whole Rotisserie Chicken*
- Spicy Curry Chicken
- Lemon-Garlic Chicken Pot
- Chicken Cacciatore*
- Chicken Tikka Masala*
- Citrus Chicken, Potatoes & Veggies
- Slawghetti*
- Chicken Soup*
- Lemon Artichoke Chicken
- Lemon-Basil Chicken*
- Spicy Chicken & Sausage
- Za’atar Chicken & Zoodles
- Lemon Chicken
- Spicy Salsa Chicken*
- Chicken, Butternut Squash & Kale Soup
- Moroccan Chicken Stew
- Chicken Broth
- Chicken Zoodle Soup*
- Cashew Chicken
- Chicken Saltimbocca
- Caribbean Curry Chicken*
- Balsamic Cranberry Chicken*
- Crack Slaw*
- Rosemary Dijon Chicken*
- Tomato-Garlic Chicken & Herbs*
- Chicken Fajitas*
- Whole Chicken Dinner*
- Buffalo Chicken Chili*
- Chopped Liver
- Thai Shredded Chicken*
- Chicken Avocado Soup*
- Whole Turkey
- Chili Lime Chicken Wings*
- Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings*
- Chicken Tacos*
- BBQ Pulled Chicken*
- 5-Ingredient Italian Chicken Dinner
- Salsa Verde Chicken
- Turkey Breast*
- Duck*
- Rotisserie Chicken Dinner*
- Turkey & Mashed Potato Soup*
- Chicken & Veggifites*
- BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
- Turkey Tenderloin
Slow Cooker/Instant Pot – PORK
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- Cuban Style Mojo Pork
- Pork & Sauerkraut*
- Carnitas (Copycat Chipotle)
- BBQ Pulled Pork*
- Bangers & Mash*
- Ribs & Potatoes*
- French Onion Pork Chops*
- Sausage, Potatoes, Green Beans
- Ribs*
- Meat & Vegetable Frittata*
- Irish Dublin Coddle*
- Creamy Pork Chops*
- Roast Pork
SEAFOOD
- Gumbo*
- Italian Fish Stew*
- Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi*
- Seafood Cioppino*
- Coconut-Curry Salmon Stew
- Italian Herb Salmon
- 5-Ingredient Shrimp Fajita Soup
- Cod & Zoodles Stew
- Jambalaya*
- Salmon with Lemon & Dill*
- Peel & Eat Shrimp
- Coconut Cilantro Curry Shrimp
Slow Cooker/Instant Pot – VEGETARIAN
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- Harvest Vegetables
- Greens with Ham Hocks* (omit ham hocks for vegetarian)
- Kale Greens with Smoked Turkey (omit turkey for vegetarian)
- Paleo Pumpkin Bisque
- Lemon-Garlic Asparagus
- Baba Ganoush
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Ghee (How To Make)
- One-Pot Whole30 Breakfast
- Pumpkin Pie Sweet Potatoes*
- Summer Vegetables
- Butternut Squash Soup*
- Coconut-Curry Sauce
- Pot BBQ Sauce
- Potato & Leek Soup
- Shakshuka*
- Eggs in Portobello Mushrooms*
- Apple Butter
- Butternut Squash & Pear Soup
- Caramelized Onions*
- Applesauce
- NO BOIL Mashed Potatoes
- Salsa Verde
OTHER
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Lenny Mitchell
Wednesday 2nd of January 2019
Looks like my wife is going to get a new whole30 recipe wish list. I can't wait to share this with my triathlon group, we love your gumbo. Thanks FSCQ!!!
Sheri - A Busy Bee's Life
Tuesday 2nd of January 2018
These recipes are great. i have a slow cooker but I hardly ever use it. I need to bring it back out some more.
Evelyn | PathofPresence.com
Tuesday 2nd of January 2018
I am amazed at all the delicious food this slow cooker can make and will definitely check out your recipes!! As I am staring at your pictures (drooling, no less) I am wondering why you haven't started a restaurant! Love your resolve to stay away for sugar, alcohol and processed food. Many blessings!