Air Fryer Perfection: From Crispy Fries and Juicy Steaks to Perfect Vegetables, What to Cook & How to Get the Best Results

We were a little slow to join the air fryer craze, but that's because we seldom eat or make fried foods at home. When we found a Ninja air fryer at Costco, and read up on the versatility of the appliance, we decided to give it a try. In two months we have used it on-average about two times a week. We started with recipes found online, and as we got more comfortable and familiar with its capabilities, decided to invest in a cookbook. It seems the better cookbooks, ones that have good instructions and sufficient illustrations, are more expensive.As I see it, there are two types of air fryer users. There are those who wish to use it to heat or fry prepared foods that come out of the store's freezer case, things that are home-style 'fast food' and require few added ingredients and/or added steps in preparation. Then, there are those who wish to use it to prepare square meals from scratch that dress up the meat-and-potatoes theme. We fall into the latter category and this cookbook is designed for us.We own and use another America's Test Kitchen cookbook, so knew this one would be worth the cost. While we've only just started to use it, I already have some observations. Some recipes require meats or ingredients I doubt even the best chefs have on hand, like game hens, garam masala, thai chile (a pepper), or pomegranate molasses. Because we are retired and have the time to plan menus a week in advance, and can pick up the odd ingredients ahead of time, the recipes don't faze my husband and I. My second observation is that some of the recipes are dish-intensive, so that adds to clean-up time and dishwasher crowding. Still, not a game changer. The results are worth it. We made the Roasted Bone-In Chicken Breasts and Fingerling Potatoes with Sun-Dried Tomato Relish, page 32, and the results were delicious. We had to adjust cooking time because our store-bought breasts were apparently much fatter than the ones used in the Test Kitchen. But, we made copious notes in the book to aid us the next time we use the recipe. And, yes, the resulting chicken and potatoes looked every bit as appetizing as the illustration. So far, so good!

ATK díd it again! First pages gives all the information about how air fryers work.Each recipe shows the picture of how the finish dish should look, each recipe is well explained and it gives you the temperature and amount of time it should take to cook.Some recipes have variations of how to use other seasonings.I recommend this book. Most recipes are for two people, it works for me.

Well made binder for a long lasting product

This book has a l ot of interesting receipes with common items already in my pantry. Can't wait to try some of them; I also like that it has sections for different meats and vegetables

Making the most out of my air fryer. Taught me how versitile this appliance really is. Easy to follow instructions and great recipes.

This air fryer cookbook provides great suggestions and a way to use our air fryer to make delicious recipes beyond the usual boring standards.

I have had great results with the recipes in this book (unlike other air fryer recipe books I've tried). It isn't for big families though. In fact, most of the recipes are for two people which make them the perfect size for me and my DH. But that is a downsize of the air fryer IMO not this recipe book. You can only fit so much food in an air fryer. Recipes I've had success with are the Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Nuggets, Teriyaki Chicken with Snow Peas (although I didn't use snow peas), Shredded Chicken Tacos, Crispy Breaded Boneless Pork Chops, Polynesian Pork Kebabs with Pineapple and Onion, and French Fries. Very few duds so far.

Wasn’t as helpful for beginners as I was expecting.Wanted to know temperatures to cook various foods.

Recetas no estan completeo / temperatura solo no informacion por seeleccione de type de uo como air frye o bake o otra.

Good book.

I have purchased many books put out by America's Test Kitchen. I was a little disappointed in this one. Would have liked to see more hints and ideas for my Air Fryer.

I bought two others before this one. Hate the first two, love this one. Well made, great photos, everyday food we enjoy.

Especially like the pictures accompanying the recipes.