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The Ultimate Air Fryer Oven Cookbook

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This cookbook did a great job of going over the basics. It gave me a lot of creative ideas for how to use my air fryer more for all different types of foods!

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Very informative book. Full of a lot of useful information. This book will also be very useful for future reference

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This book is a perfect rundown of how to cook with an air fryer! Like a lot of people, I wasn't sure exactly how to cook with my air fryer when I first got it. I wish I had had a handy guide like this rather than trawling through a million cooking blogs that always manage to bury the tutorial. Particular recipes of interest in my household are: Arancini, Sesame Soy Tofu Rice Bowls, Korean Style Short Ribs, Katsu, and Crispy Brussels Sprouts. I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for practical advice to incorporating their air fryer into their cooking routine.

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This was a very well written cookbook. I found the layout to flow well and the recipes were easy to understand and follow along to. I look forward to trying some of them out for my family.

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This cookbook would be great for beginners who have never used an air fryer. The book starts with breaking down what the different settings mean and what things are good to have in the kitchen. Then it answers some common questions before getting into the recipes.
The recipe are divided into meal categories and the beginning of the recipe tells you if it's gluten free, dairy free, or vegan. Or if it can become that with changes. As some who has kids with allergies I really enjoyed that. I will definitely be trying some of these recipes

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ARC provided by the Publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
3 stars for The Ultimate Air Fryer Oven Cookbook. There's 100 different recipes to cook in your air fryer oven. If you already have a air fryer oven cookbook then you probably can just skip this one.

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Yes, we have caved. We purchased an air fryer. And I feel totally clueless on how to use it.

My kids think I’m stressing about it about it too much. Stop overthinking Mom, just put it in and turn it on…. (Add teenage eye-rolling here).

I need to know how to cook things in it and I loved that I could review this cookbook. Expect, this book is for the new Omni Air Fryer Oven. So all of the times and temps are specifically for that model of air fryer. Sigh.

There are some great recipes in here and some tips on how to convert regular oven recipes to use in this air fryer. But alas, I need more specific info and so I’m still on the hunt for the perfect air fryer book.

Thank you to #Mariner and #NetGalley for this review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

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This was a great cookbook and I really enjoyed reading through the recipes. I definitely found some that I will be making when I get my air fryer for Christmas!

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Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) provided by the Author and Publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an fair and honest review.

After suffering a heart attack last year I knew that I had to change my diet and exercise if I wanted to see my grandkids grow up and have families of their own. A big part to that change is eating healthier and as part of that, I got an Air Fryer. The instruction/menu booklet that came with it was, to put it mildly, dismal. It has next to no basic information . . . so I went looking for a cookbook that has both basic information and tasty recipes. This cookbook answered a lot of my questions and inspired me to try some new recipes and revisit some oldies cooked in a new way. Sometimes you have to just jump in with both feet and that's what I did. Committing to a new way of cooking and eating has been a challenge, but the health results are worth it.

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This book actually surprised me in a lot of good ways. While I love my air fryer, I don’t know if I could ever justify getting an entire seperate air fryer oven, but most of these recipes could actually be made in either a regular over, regular air fryer, or conventional oven which makes me really happy.

With that said, the recipes also surprised me because a lot of them really caught my attention. There were some pretty standard favourites in the book as well as lot of recipes that were new to me with simple instructions and made from ingredients that I would usually have on hand anyways. In that way, this book is incredibly useable and is filled with a lot of recipes I actually look forward to trying. The book is broken down into really useful categories as well from breakfast, to poultry, to vegetables, etc. There are a ton of meat recipes for the meat lovers out there, but there are also lots of tips in the book for how to convert recipes into vegan or gluten free options which I also give them props for. I won’t say it’s the healthiest book on the planet, but the recipes in here actually seem quite good (and there is nutritional information for each one as well).

Beyond the recipes I also appreciate the pictures in here. While there isn’t a picture with every recipe, there are photos for a good chunk of them and they all make the recipes seem even more appetizing.

All that being said, while I don’t own an air fryer oven, this cookbook is actually a really good one regardless. I love the flavour profiles, the pictures, and the variation. While it isn’t full of a bunch of brand new and unheard of recipes, it has a good selection of recipes and it seems like the perfect book for dinner after a long workday. It surprised me, but I definitely think this is a book to look out for.

Thanks to the publishers and netgalley for a digital arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Loved this cookbook. I found some very good recipes and new ideals to try in the future. I do recommend this book.

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I've used this cookbook multiple times and fully intend on getting a physical copy. We have the Ninja Air Fryer Oven, so there are a few recipes that have to be adjusted because of that. But overall, I would say this is a universal air fryer cookbook. Recipes go from basic to somewhat complex, but all of them are very accessible with easy-to-find ingredients. This would make for an excellent holiday gift, especially for someone new to air fryer cooking. I do wish that there were more photos, but at the end of the day, you buy a cookbook for the recipes - not the photos!

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👩‍🍳Cookbook Review📖

If you’ve followed me for a hot minute, then you’re aware that I love to cook and bake. But, I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t need every new kitchen gadget.

An Instant Pot was given to me by a friend and I finally broke down on the air fryer band wagon a few months ago. My fellow booksta and IRL friend @the_boozy_baking_bibliophile had a Pampered Chef party. I only bought one thing, but this was it!

So, when I was browsing @netgalley a couple months ago I saw this cookbook and decided to give it a try. At that point I hadn’t done much other than reheat restaurant French fries 🍟…which, yea, are waaaaay better in an air fryer.

I’m way behind on reviewing The Ultimate Air Fryer Oven Cookbook, (published October 12) but only because I’ve been busy trying new recipes. 🤪 Swipe to see the two best recipes we’ve tried.

Getting fruit in my son can be a chore. He likes most all fruit, but his moods for it vary widely. The only exception is apples 🍎. Unfortunately, he’s also picky about how he eats them: peeled only. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Have kids they said, it’ll be fun they said. Sending him with an apple for lunch is a struggle because of this. Enter this recipe for dehydrated apple chips! My son LOVES them and is constantly asking me to make them again. The only downside is they take 8 hours! 🙃 Well worth the wait and I know there’s no extra “stuff” in them for preservation.

I also tried some air fryer meatballs for our spaghetti nights. So much better than the Costco frozen ones I just throw in the sauce and heat on the stovetop. And yes, I know I didn’t serve them with actual spaghetti 🍝…my daughter is going through a stage where she thinks spaghetti noodles are gross, but all other pasta is still delicious. Kids, 🥴 am I right? 🤷🏼‍♀️

If you have an air fryer and see this cookbook out in the wild, I highly recommend making that purchase! I still have more recipes to try and I haven’t been disappointed yet!

QOTD: Do you have weird regional eating tendencies?

AOTD: I always drink milk 🥛 with spaghetti 🍝 and I’m told it’s a weird Midwestern thing. 🤷🏼‍♀️ My dad taught me to eat it that way and I just think it’s good.

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This is a great reference regardless of the brand of air fryer you have. The book includes helpful guides like what all the settings on the air fryer do and when to use them, essentials tools and pantry staples, tips, FAQs, dos and don’ts, air fryer care tips, and how to convert oven recipes. There is truly something for everyone in this cookbook from vegans to hard-core carnivores. The recipes are easy to follow and range from simple to challenging.

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I recently got an Instapot air fryer and was super excited to go through this book. They have some amazing recipes in the book. But what I really like is that it has simple recipes that you would never think of making like croutons and that it has recipes using other features like the dehydrated setting. Great cookbook for anyone who has this air fryer.

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This was a super useful collection of recipes. I never know how to use my air fryer and this has definitely helped.

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I thought this was an OK cookbook. There is a nice selection of recipes included and what I felt were some very helpful types and tricks given. Visually I found the book lackluster. The recipe photos are few and far between; so don't expect to be wowed. If you are looking for something very basic and practical, this will do. As for myself, I'm someone that enjoys cooking and baking, loves to collect cookbooks and is just starting to explore using the air fryer, this book was more miss than hit. There are a few recipes that I might give a try but I won't be adding this to my collection.

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This cookbook has recipes that run from pretty basic to a bit more exotic for all taste buds. It’s not a large cookbook, containing only 100 recipes. Nor is it vey glossy, providing very few photos. But it does have some good basic info and very nice detailed instructions. Nutritional info is provided as well as suggestions for taking recipes in different dietary directions (vegan for example). I have tried a few different recipes so far and have found them tasty and worth repeating. When it comes to cookbook I generally like a hard copy so that does affect my experience a bit. I think many people from beginners to experts will find something to appreciate in this cookbook.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for a copy in exchange for a review.

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Lots of useful information and good recipes whether you have the specific brand of air fryer oven this was written for, another brand or even a basket type fryer. The first chapter covers tools and accessories, do's and don'ts, pantry essentials and recipe conversions. It's worth the read. The recipes go from simple to more complex. It's a nice mix of familiar and not so everyday. They cover all the bases for meals, appetizers, snacks. The last section is called pantry and has recipes for sauces, mayos and seasonings. There are notes on variations and gluten free and dairy free substitutions. The book is thorough and clearly written. If you own a different air fryer oven or basket type air fryer you may need to make some adjustments, but there's plenty here to try.

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The Ultimate Air Fryer Oven Cookbook is such a happy find! We use our 25 litre air fryer oven nearly every day, often several times. But then I have always adored cooking and baking. This book is delectable from its information and tips to photograph and recipes. If this book doesn't inspire you, nothing will.

The author includes nutritional information, how to use each accessory and function (dehydrating tray, rotisserie, broiling, proofing, toasting, slow cooking) and practical tips. One of my favourite tip she describes is to always use a cleaning brush rather than a sponge...we learned this the harder way. Another is to use an oil spray bottle. Like her, we nearly always use tinfoil and parchment and silicone muffin cups. There is even a Q and A Section!

Onto the recipes...when reviewing cookbooks I like to cook a few recipes first. Sometimes about ten recipes in a book appeal to me but here? Nope. I would make every single one (or at least use them as inspiration). The Blueberry Yogurt Scones are excellent but we particularly enjoyed the Dutch Baby (with apple which is what we had on hand) and Cheddar and Green Onion Egg Bites. Due to health reasons I must eat gluten free and GF and Vegetarian options are included in this book. But oh, the Pecan Praline Candied Bacon! Even better than you can imagine. Tomorrow I will make Grilled Cheese Sandwiches for lunch and Pork Belly Bites for dinner. Thanksgiving dinner will include (at least) Blistered Carrots and Radishes. And that's just the beginning. The Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Icing look superb!

How lovely it is to take a fresh look at our air fryer oven. This book got me excited about it all over again! You needn't excel at cooking to use this book. Not at all. The recipes are simple but delicious and the instructions very easy. There are loads of recipes and ideas for every palate and experience level.

My sincere thank you to Mariner Books and NetGalley for the privilege of reading (and drooling over) this wonderful, wonderful cookbook! I'm in love.

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