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I love my air fryer, but it really didn't come with a lot of recipes. This easy 5 ingredient cookbook not only gives me a bunch of interesting recipes to try, but has also given me the inspiration to adapt some old favourites.

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Simple 5 ingredient recipes to try in my air fryer. Great introduction to explain the how to and simple to follow recipes, looking forward to trying them out now!

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My husband bd got an air fryer for his birthday (it’s been a year of owning it) and I never realized how much you can make with it. Everyone who owns an air-fryer NEEDS to have this wonderful cookbook.

I loved this but only wish there were more photos of the recipes which is the only reason why I gave it 4 stars. Otherwise, it’s filled with easy directions and simple ingredients.

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If you love your air fryer and enjoy easy and delicious recipes, then this cookbook is for you! “The "I Love My Air Fryer" 5-Ingredient Recipe Book” is packed with simple recipes for everything from breakfast to dinner, from appetizers to desserts. All of the recipes use five ingredients or less (not counting a short list of pantry staples most people will already have on hand), and all of the ingredients will be easy to find at your local grocery store. The only thing that would have made this cookbook better would have been more photos – I’m a person who loves a photo of every recipe.

I tried a couple of the recipes and found the instructions to be clear and easy to follow, and most importantly, the results were tasty! I seriously would never have tried making bagels or blueberry muffins in my air fryer, but yum! Anything you can make in your oven, you can make in your air fryer with the right adjustments, and this cookbook will help you do it. Stop thinking your air fryer is just for fries and chicken nuggets, get this cookbook and start making the most of this versatile small appliance!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Adams Media for providing me an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Book title: I love my air fryer
Author: Robin Fields
Publisher: Adams Media
Publication Date: 20 July 2021
Review Date: 11 June 2021 on Goodreads

My thanks to Netgalley, Adams Media and Robin Fields for an advance copy

This is an ideal book with stacks of great recipes easily made in your air fryer. The recipes are well laid out and include nutritional values per serve.

I look forward to purchasing this one.

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Love how simple this book makes the air frying experience. We have a Ninja Foodi air fryer and can't wait to try out some of these recipes. The format is approachable and the recipes seem like they have appropriate portion sizes as well. Looking forward to trying these!

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There are some GREAT air fryer recipes in this book!!! And they really do only require around 5 ingredients for each one, which is really nice when you’re looking for something quick and easy. I’m also new to the world of air fryers and was worried there’d be a learning curve but this book gave me tips and tricks to get started!

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I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley.

I bought an air fryer/toaster oven all of two weeks ago, and was approved for this brand-new cookbook all of a week later. I felt like the Book Gods had smiled upon me!

This book of 5-ingredient recipes is apparently one in a series of air fryer cookbooks. One important note straight-up: a lot of the recipes actually have more than 5 ingredients as things like flour, sugar, salt and pepper, and vanilla extract are regarded as freebies that most cooks will have around. That's fair, I suppose, but the title could have also been changed to something more accurate that was still catchy.

After explaining how air fryers work, the book quickly gets into the recipes. There are sections on breakfast, appetizers and snacks, side dishes, chicken, beef and pork, fish and seafood, vegetarian mains, and desserts. As the cookbook started, I was disappointed that a lot of the recipes didn't seem much different from the booklet that came with my air fryer, but as it continued, I appreciated the greater variety of recipes it offered. Unfortunately, there are only a few photographs in each section.

In the end, I found several new recipes I intend to try out in my newest kitchen gadget. While I do wish the book had included more of interest--and more photographs--I do feel that this series is one to watch, as I liked the variety of foods they described.

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Ever since I purchased my air fryer, I have been passionate about my usage of cooking with it, especially as the biggest draw to the device is that you won’t need to use oil for cooking any longer, or at least minimal use of oils. The “I Love My Air Fryer 5-Ingredient” Recipe Book did not provide the lower oil usage that I had expected, and was mostly a recipe book that used a lot of cheese, butter and oils, heavy carbohydrates and the complete opposite of what I was looking for in a 5 ingredient or less cookbook. This cookbook is more for an audience who is interested in making All-American style foods, appetizers, fried cooking, etc. I’ll definitely use some of the recipes in the future for a party or shindig, but not for every day health use.

I received an ARC from the author and publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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This was a good recipe book for those of us who own air fryers. There were honestly so many recipes but I wouldn't try all of them. These recipes came with a short ingredient list, which I appreciate, as well as some photos here and there. This isn't the best cookbook I have read but it has some good recipes in it.

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I generally use my air fryer to cook nuggets, fish fingers or chips/fries... This book takes it to the next level, with easy to create and cook recipes.. More photos are always great, but overall I really like the ideas in this book.
Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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I am 100% in love with this cookbook! I've already made several items from it. Of those I've tried, the Cajun Fried Chicken is my favorite so far. I still have a list of recipes to take for a spin as time allows.

What I really like - - the recipes are easy. There aren't complicated ingredients or steps. This is real-life cooking that can be done anywhere, anytime.

I do wish there had been more pictures. There are a few, but I'm a cook that likes to visualize things. Pictures go a long way with me.

Needless to say, I'll be purchasing a copy of this recipe book for myself when it releases in July.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to review it and the opinions contained within are entirely my own.

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Honestly this book was not very interesting and had many casual recipes that could easily be found on Pinterest. There were very few photographs and this would not be a book that I would recommend someone spending money on.

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Air fryers are more than the flavour of the week, they are incredibly versatile and can replace several appliances. The author, Robin Fields, lists reasons to air fry, how to clean air fryers, staple ingredients and tips. We purchased a convection oven/air fryer for Christmas and are happy we did. We especially like its ability to dehydrate several racks of food simultaneously. We also like that the house does not heat up nearly as much as traditional ovens do on hot days.

From an expert cook's perspective there is not much new here. However, it is lovely to have these recipes in one place. Recipes are inspirational, too, and are meant to supply ideas for other creations. In this book each recipe contains only 4-5 ingredients, all of which are easily available with the exception of one or two. As I have celiac disease I substitute most starches such as flours and bread crumbs. So far have made and enjoyed Scotch Eggs, Fried Pickles, Korean-Style Wings (excellent!) and Savory Roasted Carrots (delicious!).

On the list to make in future are the Cheesy Cauliflower Tots, Dill Pickle-Ranch Wings (excellent way to use up pickle juice), Honey-Sriracha Pork Ribs, Garlic-Lemon Scallops, Chili-Lime Shrimp and the Cheesy Cauliflower Crust Pizza and Caramel Baked Apples. I bet several of these will be added to our rota.

Most people will find something interesting to try in this book, especially those new to air frying and cooks who gravitate toward simple recipes.

My sincere thank you to Adams Media and NetGalley for the privilege of reading (and drooling over!) this book.

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The title says it all! I love my air fryer, I have recently purchased a Ninja Foodie and the XL grill, so am always looking for new recipes that I can try. One thing I really liked about this book in particular is that most of the ingredients are things you already have in your cupboards as staples and most of the ingredients are a handful of things not a massive list. There are loads of different things to try and most of them are very easy to make.

One thing I disliked about the book, is that there isn't many pictures, I am very influenced over how food looks so felt a little disappointed that it read more like a shopping list (so deducted a star). I have already tried quite a few of the recipes and will enjoy making my way through the book. A great addition to any kitchen.

Thank you to Netgalley and Adams Media for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Thank you for the opportunity to read through this cookbook in exchange for honest feedback.

This air-fryer centric cookbook is excellent. It cuts through all the BS -- straightforward recipes with a handful of common, usual ingredients that we all probably have cooked with or may have some familiarity with depending on skill level. Most dishes are pretty common, with some interlopers that are bit more specialized. As expected, the use of air fryer is the innovation. Some things aren't (in my view) usually cooked with that sort of equipment, so there lies the novelty of this book. I particularly think that this one is a high quality cookbook because it collates all the different types of dishes into one collection, doesn't fluff with unnecessary info, and includes relevant data. Also keeps to realistic dishes and ingredients. I would suggest this to others.

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Reviewed: June 1, 2021
Pub Date: July 13, 2021

I do absolutely love my Air Fryer. I use it almost everyday and was thrilled that there is a cookbook dedicated this this LIFE CHANGING appliance. I love that in the introduction, this appliance was introduced. It is "relatively" new and some are just learning about how fabulous they really are.

I enjoy the different sections of this cookbook. From breakfast all the way to dessert, the air fryer can do anything. I also like how many of the recipes in this cookbook are 5-7 ingredients. This is so manageable for someone who is new to the kitchen. I am most excited to try making bagels in the air fryer and I will be using this cookbook to give it a try!

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This book has a lot of basic air fryer recipes, along with a few surprises (Chicken Cordon Bleu, Lobster Tails). It is very straightforward. Each chapter lists the recipes, each recipe lists ingredients and instructions. The simplest recipes are a good reference for new owners. I do think there should be more emphasis on the fact that times and temps may need adjustment. It doesn't hurt to check often, change things as you go or the next time. There are a few recipes that need more prep and assembly like Empanadas or Calzones. It's the recipes in between that interest me - scones, lemon bars, stuffed mushrooms, and yes, the cordon bleu. This is a useful book. with a nice range of things to try.

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This had some great receipes and was easy to follow. The pictures were great and the book felt very vibrant.

However, a lot of the recipes used premade ingredients eg the ravioli dish used ready made ravioli already and the pastry dishes all used pre made frozen pastry. This seemed a little bit less cooking book however overall I enjoyed it and there were recipes I might use in the future. It would also have been great to see more veggie dishes as I enjoyed that section.

Thank you for the arc.

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Lots of recipes that would be better in the oven. My attempts to make a few recipes ended with odd results. The time and temps listed were not working for me.

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