7 best air fryer cookbooks full of recipes for delicious dinners and healthy snacks

No matter if you’re new to using an air fryer or a well-versed home chef, we don’t think you’ll be disappointed with this colourful cookbook. Not only is it bright and bold, with amazing imagery of each tasty creation, it’s incredibly easy to follow and uses both UK and US measurements, so consider us sold. Almost every category of food is included, from pub staples such as scotch eggs to more-adventurous finds, such as Thai turkey burgers and crispy chicken wings. As it’s tailored towards beginners, it’s incredibly easy to follow, and we enjoyed trying out the recipes. So, while the dishes may not all be the most exciting, it’s sure to be a great helping hand when whipping up breakfast, lunch, dinner and even snacks.

• Apple Books: £16.99, Apple.com
• Kindle: £6.65, Amazon.co.uk

Another bright and bold cookbook, this one will have you salivating every time you turn the page. But we will first stress that it does have a health and/or weight-loss angle, with calorie counting at the top of each recipe and phrases such as ‘slim down’ and ‘keep an eye on calories’ in the descriptions, which people are sure to either love or loathe. With recipes such as prawns pil-pil, firecracker chicken, sausage rolls and crab puffs, and even some sweet treats, it has something to suit almost every occasion. Our favourite part was probably the ‘fakeaway’ section, with katsu curry, burgers, and duck and pancakes all included. It also includes UK measurements, making it incredibly easy to follow. A handy air frying cooking guide shows what settings are best for each type of food, too, covering all bases.

• Apple Books: £9.99, Apple.com
• Kindle: £10.99, Amazon.co.uk

For vegans, vegetarians or anyone looking to increase the plant-based portion of their diet, this cookbook is sure to be a welcome helping hand. But, be warned, it certainly isn’t the prettiest of options. In fact, you won’t find a single image inside, which makes recipes such as the ‘turnips side salad’ seem a little bit flat. But if you can use your imagination, we don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Each recipe consists of ingredients, a simple direction paragraph, prep time, cook time and servings, as well as a note on nutrition, including the number of calories, fibre, carbs, protein and fat.

As with most air fryer cookbooks we’ve tested, the measurements are in ounces and pounds rather than grams or kilograms, although most recipes use teaspoons, tablespoons and the number of veg to include, so you won’t need to convert each and every measurement. So far, we’ve been introduced to a whole host of vegan-friendly recipes – the brussels sprouts with coconut cream, and the vegan doughnuts are just two of our favourites so far.

Considering its title, this one has a lot to live up to. But, as far as we can see, it really does cover all bases. At the beginning, there’s a guide to choosing an air fryer, an oven-to-air-fryer time and temperature conversion, cooking guide for each ingredient, and a list of all air frying extras you may need. Recipes include breakfast muffins, prawn skewers, fishcakes and mini sausage pies, as well as cupcakes and cookies, meaning there is something for every occasion. Ingredients are listed in grams and kilograms, and each recipe is short and simple, often with as few as three steps. Tasty-looking images are included throughout, as well. So, this really is a great option for those after a little bit of everything.

• Apple Books: £7.99, Apple.com
• Kindle: £7.99, Amazon.co.uk

A keto diet revolves around attaining more of your calorie intake from fats over carbs, so think less pasta and bread and more meats, fish and vegetables. If you’re new to this way of eating, this book explains it in detail at the beginning. If you’re well-versed in this diet, expect to find some new favourite recipes. Everything from breakfast bagels to barbecue ribs are included, as well as a handful of desserts with easy-to-follow instructions and enticing images. The ingredients are listed in pounds and ounces, so you may want to convert these beforehand – there are lots of online tools to help you do this – but the recipes are short and easy to follow. There are even handy tips on what to pair with each dish and how to make them even easier, if you’re short on time.

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• Kindle: £7.49, Amazon.co.uk

Yes, you can bake cakes in an air fryer (so long as it’s big enough), and some even have specific baking settings. But it isn’t quite as easy as frying up some chips or creating crispy chicken wings. Your best chance of making baked goods will be in a single-tray, flat-bottomed air fryer with quite a large capacity, so maybe don’t get your hopes up if it’s a dual-zone you own. Also, you are rather limited when it comes to options, as this baking book highlights perfectly – it looks more like a brochure than a book.

Instead of cheesecakes, creampies and chocolate mousses, which you’ll find in most recipe books aimed at sweeth-toothed chefs, this one has only three categories: doughnuts, muffins and scones, and cookies and cakes. There are no pictures, either, although all the recipes sound incredibly tempting.

The measurements are in cups and ounces, but you can easily convert these using any online tool. An ingredients list sits above short and simple directions, and it’s incredibly easy to follow – although, execution wasn’t the easiest, so we would say it’s best for those confident in the kitchen or who know their way around an air fryer.

With tips on how to choose and use your air fryer, you may want to buy this book before you pick up the appliance, if you haven’t already got one. If you do already own one, be sure to still flick through the pages on how to use it, as we’ve learnt some very helpful tips and tricks.

Housing recipes for every meal, from breakfast bowls to profiteroles (yes, really), as well as meat, fish and veggie dishes, you’re sure to find some new favourites in here. The ingredients lists are in both UK and US measurements, making it easy for everyone to enjoy. Although there are fewer pictures than some of the other options in this list, it’s still easy to follow – you just need to use your imagination for how it should actually look. Our favourite dishes included the tandoori-style chicken skewers, Mexican corn, and churros, although some recipes do call for a little more kitchen confidence.

• Apple Books: £8.99, Apple.com
• Kindle: £4.29, Amazon.co.uk