Prepare your favorite comfort foods the healthy way Chocolate chip muffins? Crispy bacon? Steak tacos? But . . . should you? Of course you should especially when your air fryer makes it possible to put deliciously crispy food on your plate with a minimum of fuss, mess, and up to 80% fewer calories! Whether you re looking to eat healthier, lose weight, or impress your friends, Air Fryer Cookbook For Dummies fills you in on everything you need to make air frying a regular part of your routine. In addition to 150 mouth-watering recipes from popular nutrition and diet experts Wendy Jo Peterson and Elizabeth Shaw, you ll find a thorough exploration of the benefits of air frying, the most suitable foods, and how to cook for a specialized diet from Keto to vegan. And to top things off, our authors share the secrets of the perfect seasoning or sauce to accompany any dish. Know how your air fryer actually works Cook safely and efficiently Prep your dishes for perfectly air fried results Plan your meals From breakfast to supper with a few sweet treats and party snacks on the side Air Fryer Cookbook For Dummies shows you how to turn hot air into those mouth-watering fried foods you love the most.

Prepare your favorite comfort foods the healthy wayChocolate chip muffins? Crispy bacon? Steak tacos? But . . . should you? Of course you should--especially when your air fryer makes it possible to put deliciously crispy food on your plate with a minimum of fuss, mess, and up to 80% fewer calories! Whether you're looking to eat healthier, lose weight, or impress your friends, Air Fryer Cookbook For Dummies fills you in on everything you need to make air frying a regular part of your routine.In addition to 150 mouth-watering recipes from popular nutrition and diet experts Wendy Jo Peterson and Elizabeth Shaw, you'll find a thorough exploration of the benefits of air frying, the most suitable foods, and how to cook for a specialized diet--from Keto to vegan. And to top things off, our authors share the secrets of the perfect seasoning or sauce to accompany any dish.* Know how your air fryer actually works* Cook safely and efficiently* Prep your dishes for perfectly air fried results* Plan your mealsFrom breakfast to supper--with a few sweet treats and party snacks on the side--Air Fryer Cookbook For Dummies shows you how to turn hot air into those mouth-watering "fried" foods you love the most.

Introduction 1About This Book 1Foolish Assumptions 2Icons Used in This Book 2Beyond the Book 3Where to Go from Here 3Part 1: Getting Started with Air Frying 5Chapter 1: Introducing the Air Fryer 7Getting Acquainted with Air Frying 7How air frying works 8Different models on the market 8Seeing the benefits of air frying 9Using Your Air Fryer 11Caring for Your Air Fryer 12Cleaning your air fryer 12Storing your air fryer 12Taking Safety Precautions When Air Frying 13Chapter 2: Finding Foods for the Fryer 15Stocking Your Kitchen for Air Frying 15Pantry essentials 16Refrigerator staples 20Freezer must-haves 22Seasoning Foods for the Fryer 23Knowing which oil to use 23Making your own seasoning blend 24Chapter 3: Cooking for Your Diet Type 27Keto 27Low-Carb 28Heart-Healthy 30Pescatarian 30Mediterranean 31Vegetarian or Vegan 32Chapter 4: Planning Air-Fried Meals 35A Family-Friendly Meal Plan 35A Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan 37A Modified Keto Meal Plan 38A Vegetarian Meal Plan 39Chapter 5: Breakfast Staples 43Chapter 6: Bread Basics 61Chapter 7: Starters 73Chapter 8: Star-Studded Handhelds 95Chapter 9: Savory Sides 107Chapter 10: Everything Chips 121Chapter 11: Meaty Mains 133Chapter 12: Seafood Mains 161Chapter 13: Vegetarian Mains 177Chapter 14: Sweet Treats 195Part 3: The Part of Tens 211Chapter 15: Ten (or So) Ways to Improve Your Health with the Air Fryer 213Soak Starchy Vegetables in Water 213Use Salt Sparingly 214Add One Vegetable to Every Meal 214Season with Herbs and Spices 214Switch to Whole-Grain Breadcrumbs 215Amp Up the Fiber 215Experiment with Plant-Based Proteins 215Eat Consistently 215Enjoy a Sweet Treat 216Chapter 16: Ten Mistakes to Avoid with Your Air Fryer 217Putting Food in an Unheated Basket 217Overcrowding the Basket 218Filling Your Cakes and Cupcakes Too High 218Undercooking Foods 218Multitasking without Watching the Time 218Preparing a Wet Batter for Breaded Foods 218Forgetting to Shake the Basket 219Using the Wrong Kind of Cooking Oil 219Putting Off Cleaning Your Fryer 219Using Foods That Are Too Small 219Chapter 17: Ten (or So) No-Recipe Recipes That Make Perfect Sides 221Brussels Sprouts with Bacon 221Roasted Green Bean Salad 222Summer Succotash 222Tomatoes with Fresh Burrata 222Savory Mushrooms 223Crazy for Carrots 223Cheesy Zucchini 224Roasted Sweet Potatoes Three Ways 224Peaches and Pineapple and Pears! Oh, My! 225Chapter 18: Ten Simple Sauces to Pair with Air-Fried Foods 227Creamy Brown Sauce 228Red Pepper Coulis 228Garlic Compound Butter 228Cucumber Yogurt Sauce 228Pesto 229Chimichurri 229Cheesy Sauce 229Simple Ranch Dressing 230Classic Vinaigrette 230Creamy Avocado Dressing 230Part 4: Appendixes 231Appendix A: Metric Conversion Guide 233Appendix B: Safe Cooking Temperatures 237Index 239