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

Lighten up your life the air-fry way New to the air fryer? We’ve got you covered! In addition to more than 125 mouth-watering recipes, you’ll find so much more about how to make the air fryer part of your regular routine: Looking to lose some weight but still eat great? Trying to improve your heart health? Or simply looking for a fun, favorite recipe to bring to a party? Look no further because you’ll find all that right here. From the best types of foods to air-fry to the perfect seasoning or sauce to accompany any dish, this book truly has it all. Inside… Discover the health benefits of using your air fryerClean your air fryerChoose the best foods to frySeason foods for air-fryer cookingCook for different dietsPlan meals