10 Best Air Fryer Cookbooks in 2022 (Chef-Reviewed)

Pros: 

• Covers a wide range of recipes
• Has some vegan and gluten-free options
• Includes an air fryer 101 introduction
• Nutritional information for every recipe

Cons:

• Not enough pictures
• Some recipes can be too simple

Thanks to its beginner-friendly introduction to the world of air fryers, this cookbook will get you up to speed with how to use your air fryer in no time. Besides teaching you how the time-saving appliance works, it also gives you 75 recipes that only require simple ingredients. 

A few reviewers found this recipe book too simple, and a few others said that the meals aren't very healthy. However, many said that the book is straightforward and its recipes are easy to follow, making it great for newbies. Others liked that it tackles the basics of air frying.

Pros:

• General cookbook aimed at all air fryer owners
• Wide variety of recipes
• Many quick and easy recipes
• Includes a vegetarian section

Cons:

• Lack of photos

This cookbook boasts the largest number of recipes of any cookbook on this list. The wide variety of recipes includes some suited for both beginners and more advanced air fryer users and even includes a vegetarian section. With 600 recipes to choose from, there are bound to be recipes for everyone.

Reviewers were disappointed that the cookbook is lacking in photos and say that some recipes could have benefited from more proofreading before being printed. However, many reviewers were able to make numerous tasty dishes using the recipes in this book. They praise the instructions for being easy to follow and using common ingredients.

Pros:

• All recipes are vegan
• Wide variety of dishes
• Includes general air fryer tips
• Nutritional information for every recipe

Cons:

• Not enough pictures, according to reviewers

This vegan air fryer cookbook features recipes that make your favorite fried dishes guilt-free and includes a crash course on everything about air frying. Its recipes include dishes such as vegan breakfasts, snacks, and bread, and they use commonly found ingredients.

Quite a few reviewers didn't like that this book doesn't have a lot of pictures. However, many reviewers liked the fact that it teaches home cooks how to alter their favorite recipes by substituting certain ingredients with healthier alternatives. Others liked that the cookbook also covers how to maximize your air fryer. 

Pros:

• Healthy spin on popular recipes
• Includes general air fryer tips
• Has vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free options
• Nutritional information for every recipe

Cons:

• Recipes can be too complex

For anyone looking to try out healthy air fryer recipes, this best-seller is a good place to start. The 75 recipes in this cookbook can be made using any model of air fryer, so it's very versatile. Besides savory meals, this book also gives you dessert recipes you can whip up. 

Some reviewers complained they had to convert certain measurements as they're not precise. However, many reviewers raved about how tasty the recipes are despite the minimal calories many of them have. They say this book expanded the range of things they could cook in their machine.

Pros:

• The majority of recipes can be made in under 30 minutes
• Uses common ingredients
• All recipes have ingredient tips and substitutions
• Nutritional information for each recipe

Cons:

• Not enough pictures

This cookbook has recipes that are quick and simple featuring easy-to-find ingredients. It also comes with resources that will help you understand your air fryer better, from charts that show you the right timing procedures to the best temperature settings to use. There are also plenty of suggestions for ingredient substitutions.

Some reviewers wished that there were more pictures. However, many reviewers liked that the book features such easy recipes with basic ingredients. Others liked that it also gives home cooks nutritional breakdowns. Readers also said that the author's writing is really easy to follow. 

Pros:

• Easy to follow recipes
• Uses common ingredients
• Plenty of photos
• Colorful and large layout

Cons:

• No nutritional information
• Recipes aren't as healthy as some other cookbooks

Although this cookbook does include a variety of dinner recipes, it's the variety of snacks and sides that really makes it stand out. The writers aimed to create easy and fun recipes and this can be seen in the numerous delicious entrees and desserts.

A few reviewers point out the lack of nutritional information and say that the recipes weren't as healthy as they were hoping for. However, most reviewers love how delicious the dishes are. They say they're easy to make and praise that every recipe has a photo. Reviewers also love that the spiral-bound edition can be easily wiped clean if needed!

Pros:

• All recipes are low-salt and low-fat
• Follows American Heart Association guidelines
• Nutritional information for each recipe
• Extra tips and fat reduction amounts for each recipe

Cons:

• Some recipes were too complicated and had uncommon ingredients

This cookbook focuses on recipes that are low-salt and low-fat to help you fight heart disease and lose weight. There is a wide range of recipes from breakfasts to desserts and you can also choose vegan or meat dishes. There are also many tips throughout, both for using your air fryer and eating more healthily.

Some reviewers were disappointed in the recipes included as they wanted something more straightforward and with more common ingredients. However, many other reviewers praise the recipes and say the ones they tried were delicious. They like how healthy the dishes are and say the instructions are easy to follow.

Pros:

• Designed for a keto diet
• Information on ingredient substitutions or additions
• Includes intro to both air fryers and the keto diet
• Nutritional information for every recipe

Cons:

• Some recipes can be complicated

This book contains a wide variety of keto recipes, which are low in carbohydrates and high in fats. Besides go-to recipes like chicken wings and onion rings, this book also gives you some innovative ideas like breakfast pizza and no-corn dogs. 

Some reviewers found the recipes in this book either mediocre or too complicated. However, many liked the ingenuity of the modified recipes. Other home cooks said that the author's step-by-step instructions are easy to follow. The quick cook times of the recipes were also praised.

Pros:

• All recipes are portioned and designed for two people
• Has suggestions for modifications 
• Wide variety of recipes
• Nutritional information for each recipe

Cons:

• Recipes aren't as healthy as some other cookbooks

With over 100 diverse recipes and a crash course on air frying, this book will make air frying for two simple and quick. It also includes nutritional information, alternative ingredients for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets, and descriptions of serving sizes. 

Some reviewers wished that the book featured more healthy recipes as many listed ingredients are processed and unhealthy. However, they confirm that the portion sizes are just right for two people. Others liked the straightforward directions and said that the recipes turn out delicious.

Pros:

• All recipes designed for the Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fryer
• Large variety of recipes
• Helps convert other recipes 
• Includes many helpful tips

Cons:

• Some recipes are too complicated or uncommon

If you have a Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry Oven, this officially-licensed cookbook will show you how you can maximize it with 75 different sheet pan recipes. It guides beginners through how to use the appliance and offers tips for converting recipes using a traditional oven, so you can make Grandma's classics in your air fryer.

Some reviewers complained that the recipes aren't simple or fit for everyday meals, saying that they're too fancy. Others didn't like the lack of pictures. However, reviewers liked that the book helped them get to know their air fryer ovens much better. Others said that the recipes turn out delicious and liked how it accompanies their air fryer.