Top-Rated Air Fryer Cookbooks for Guilt-Free Cooking
Top-Rated Air Fryer Cookbooks for Guilt-Free Cooking
The air fryer is officially the new crockpot. I mean, honestly, what's not to love about a gadget that can create better-for-you comfort foods that still taste super crispy and flavorful?
Because they use a tiny fraction of the oil of traditional frying, air fryers are a hit amongst all sorts of eaters—from vegetarians craving a lighter eggplant parm to keto-dieters hankering for hot wings.
“You can cook foods with little or no oil, which can significantly reduce the fat and calorie content,” says Dana Angelo White, RD, and author of Healthy Air Fryer Cookbook. “A heating element and powerful fan at the top of the unit generate and circulate hot air all around the food in the basket below." (Think of it as a mini convection oven.) The result: You can quickly whip up all sorts of eats without using lots of oil.
“It’s a very versatile appliance that can be used for way more than chicken wings, though it makes them great, too," says Angelo White, who loves using the air fryer to make vegetables, meats, desserts, and even seafood.
If you're ready to jump on the bandwagon (trust me, you won't regret it), the following top-rated air fryer cookbooks will get you started.
Healthy Air Fryer Cookbook: 100 Great Recipes With Fewer Calories And Less Fat
Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC
amazon.com
$11.99
Angelo White's Healthy Air Fryer Cookbook is, unsurprisingly, a top pick. In addition to 100 recipes, it also shares tips for using and cleaning your air fryer.
Two recipes to try: Cauliflower and Cheddar Potato Skins and Huevos Rancheros.
The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook: The 75 Best Healthy Recipes For Your Air Fryer
Gina Homolka
amazon.com
$10.99
Written by blogger and author Gina Homolka, this pick is great for beginners who want simple recipes that don’t require much effort or experience (and busy peeps who need to turn around meals fast).
You’ll dig the Baked Apples with Streusel Topping and Homemade Bagels.
The Super Easy Air Fryer Cookbook: Crave-Worthy Recipes for Healthier Fried Favorites
Brandi Crawford
amazon.com
$12.99
Better-for-you chicken and waffles just got so much easier. (Thank you, brunch gods.) Brandi Crawford's cookbook makes all your fried favorites easier to swallow.
Bonus: Each recipe includes full nutrition information, so you know what you’re getting in each dish.
The Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook: 575 Best Air Fryer Recipes of All Time (with Nutrition Facts, Easy and Healthy Recipes)
Rachel Collins
amazon.com
$15.52
This is pretty much the air fryer cookbook to rule them all.
In addition to lots of general air fryer tips, The Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook also packs plenty of recipe options for beginners, vegetarians, vegans, and meat-lovers alike.
Air Fryer Cookbook for Beginners: 550 Quick and Delicious Air Fryer Recipes for Smart People On a Budget
Emma Gordon
amazon.com
$9.99
Another mega-cookbook, this pick makes it possible to eat all the air-fried foods while keeping your grocery budget in check. From classic fries to lava cakes, Gordon's recipes are easy-to-follow and never compromise on flavor or quality.
Air Fryer Cookbook: Amazing Recipes Without The Guilt
Publications International, Ltd.
amazon.com
$15.01
From breakfast and small bites to desserts and sides, this pick contains over 200 tasty recipes to cover everything from dinner parties to solo meals.
It also includes a guide for working with veggies, meats, and frozen foods.
Every Day Easy Air Fryer: 100 Recipes Bursting with Flavor
Urvashi Pitre
amazon.com
$16.15
This book, from air-frying extraordinaire Urvashi Pitre, features plenty of fresh, wholesome ingredients for flavorful eats you can feel good about.
From meat dishes to veggie sides and desserts, it offers the best of healthy air frying.
Air Fryer Revolution: 100 Crispy, Healthy, Fast & Fresh Recipes
Urvashi Pitre
amazon.com
$17.59
Pretty new in the game (it just came out), Pitre's follow-up to her super popular Every Day Easy Air Fryer is another must-have.
Don't miss favorites like Cheese Party Biscuits and French Garlic Chicken.
Air Fryer Cookbook for Beginners: Easy, Healthy & Low Carb Recipes That Will Help Keep You Sane
Alice Newman
amazon.com
$11.78
Ideal for the low-carb crowd and clean-eaters, Alice Newman's cookbook covers breakfast, dinner, and everything in between. Complete with a conversion table and information on which oils to use (important), it's an all-in-one resource.
The Essential Vegan Air Fryer Cookbook: 75 Whole Food Recipes to Fry, Bake, and Roast
Tess Challis
amazon.com
$11.51
Filled with loads of delicious vegan recipes, this cookbook is essential for animal-free eaters who want to try air frying.
From Sweet Miso-Glazed Brussels Sprouts, to BBQ Jackfruit Nachos, to Cinnamon Crisps, it's loaded with eats even meat-lovers will crave.
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