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Crispy Air-Fried Wagyu Fat Snacks

A rich, golden snack made purely from Wagyu beef fat, crisped until puffed and crackling. Ideal for a zero-carb carnivore treat, it delivers incredible flavour, texture, and satisfaction from the simplest ingredients.

INGREDIENTS
  • 300–400g Wagyu beef fat, cut into 2–3cm cubes (frozen fat can be partially thawed for easier slicing)
  • Fine sea salt
METHOD

  1. If using a frozen block, slice off your desired amount and let it soften just enough to cut. Use a sharp knife to trim into even cubes—roughly two to three centimetres.
  2. Place the cubes in the Ninja Foodi or air fryer basket. Set to Bake/Roast at 120°C (fan) and cook for 30 minutes to render out a portion of the fat gently.
  3. Carefully drain off the liquid fat and set aside (great for cooking eggs or vegetables).
  4. Turn the temperature up to 200°C (fan) and switch to Air Crisp. Cook for another 8–12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden, puffed, and crisp at the edges.
  5. Tip out onto kitchen paper, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let cool slightly before eating.

What sides and matches work well with this?

Sides: For those not strictly carnivore, serve with pickled shallots, a sharp mustard dip, or a shaved fennel salad. If you want to keep it all-meat, pair with thin slices of air-dried beef or a soft-boiled egg for contrast.

Matches: Great with bold beefy flavours—think anchovy, horseradish, or blue cheese (if dairy is allowed). Works especially well alongside grilled steak, roasted marrow bones, or charred ox heart.

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Preparation Time: 5–10 minutes (depending on whether your fat is pre-cut)
Cooking Time: 40–45 minutes (including rendering and crisping stages)

Hot Tips

  • Keep the rendered fat! It’s liquid gold for frying or roasting.
  • For best results, use fat with some connective tissue attached—it puffs more and holds shape better.
  • To batch cook: render all your fat at 120°C first, cool and chill. Then crisp portions as needed.

Pairings

Red Wine: Try a Barolo or Northern Rhône Syrah—bold structure balances the richness.

White Wine: Go for a dry Chenin Blanc or oaked Chardonnay for acidity and backbone.

Beer & Cider: Dark lager, smoked beer, or a dry English cider cut through the fat perfectly.

Non-Alcoholic: Sparkling water with lemon, beef bone broth with a splash of vinegar, or unsweetened kombucha for a tangy hit.