Celebrity chef Todd English has a cookbook devoted to the beloved, modern appliance. There is an introduction section to teach you how the air fryer works, including safety tips (always key!). Recipes like Thai spring rolls, honey-garlic wings, and apple tartlets will impress you and your diners and showcase the vast array of recipes you can make with an air fryer. There’s even a chapter on sauces and homemade ingredients, getting down to basics. This collection of 80 vegan recipes specifically designed for the air fryer is just what you need to follow a plant-forward diet using the latest technology. It includes general advice on using your air fryer and a helpful troubleshooting guide. A comprehensive introduction section provides an “Air Fryer Vegan Food Chart” outlining popular fruits and veggies and how to best air fry them. So when it came to rounding up our favorite air-fryer cookbooks, we took the task very seriously. Since air-fryer models are constantly being refined and updated, the recipes and cookbooks you use should reflect that. Each of the following cookbooks contain recipes that are not only rigorously tested, but also include plenty of tips on how you can get restaurant-quality results at home. Because we definitely believe you shouldn't have to leave your house to get a hot, fresh donut. Cuisinart was one of the first brands to introduce a toaster oven air fryer that allows you to toast, bake, air fry and convection bake. We tested this digital version, which made not only the crispiest air-fried food in the shortest amount of time out of all the air fryers we tested but also some of the most evenly colored toast in our toaster oven test. Readers can expect nutritional information and recipes designed for vegetarians, vegans, and those following gluten-free diets. With more than 100 recipes to choose from—from easy chocolate brownies to eggplant parmesan—cooking for two using your air fryer will be easier than ever.

We have not scored based on baked goods like cake because cake and most other desserts benefit from an even distribution of gentle heat, and most air fryers don't have heating elements on the bottom in addition to on the top (though fruit crumbles and air fryer donuts come out great!). Harnessing the power of circulating hot air, air frying allows you to roast, bake, and enjoy the taste and crunch of fried foods—but without as much oil or grease. The digital interface is attractive and helpful, but it's somewhat unique (with basic air frying accessed via the "classic cook" menu), so there is a small learning curve compared with most air fryer control panels. The one caveat here is that the misting steam chamber and fancy interface do come with a steeper price tag than some other models. The air fryer cooking guide was handy. I liked that cooking times and nutrition (calories. amount of fat, protein, carbs, etc.) were provided.

Air fryer toaster ovens can perform multiple cooking functions — like toasting, baking, roasting, broiling and sometimes even rotisserie — in addition to air frying. Nicole Papantoniou is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab. She has worked at kitchen appliance companies, where she helped develop some popular air fryers as well as many recipes for them. Since joining Good Housekeeping, she has had her hands on all of the new air fryers that come through the Lab (whether testing herself or overseeing testing) and has tasted food that was made in almost all of them. She's an avid air fryer user at home, too, where she has about six to choose from. Each of the 70 recipes in this cookbook are tested 'til perfect, so you know they'll not only work — they'll be delicious, too. Tips are scattered throughout for that extra bit of hand holding that you need when playing around with something new. Included are air fryer recommendations from the Good Housekeeping Kitchen and Appliances Technology Lab, too. Air frying uses significantly less oil than deep frying and pan frying, so it can provide a lower-calorie and lower-fat alternative that still delivers a crisp texture," says Stefani Sassos, MS, RDN, CDN."But air fryers are only as healthy as the foods you chose to cook in them. They won’t magically remove saturated and trans fats from your meals.”

If you need a larger capacity model, consider the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 Two-Basket Air Fryer. It performs just as well as the Air Fryer Max XL with even more versatility. The two baskets total 8 quarts in capacity, and you can cook the same food in each or two different foods at two different temperatures. It's also the one we turn to the most for one-person meals since each individual basket is smaller and takes up less room in the dishwasher. Basket-style air fryers have a pull-out basket and are good for small quantities and foods that are easy to shake, like fries and veggies. Gord and I received an air fryer as a Christmas gift in December. We liked it so much that we bought a second one. Since then, I've been looking for fun things to cook in it. There are plenty of air frying cooking tips, recommended models, and an explanation of the “dirty dozen” and “clean 15” regarding food safety when it comes to fresh produce. With recipes like tamale pie, sweet miso-glazed Brussels sprouts, and cozy apple crisp, you’ll forget you’re eating vegan. With 100 flavorful and authentic recipes for Indian, Korean, Sichuan and more, this cookbook shows how an air fryer can be a way to cook food from many cultures in your own home. Bonus: Most of the dishes require only ten minutes of prep and just ten to twenty minutes of actual cooking time, most of which is hands-off.Cooking for two can be a challenge when most recipes cater to four or six, but this cookbook is specifically designed with smaller households in mind. The majority of the recipes require less than 30 minutes, designed to minimize prep and cleanup. Chances are, you're here because you own an air fryer, but you're not quite sure what type of recipes to make. Or, you're here because you're considering buying an air fryer (what with the painful cost-of-living crisis at the mo).