Look, we all know that fried food tastes amazing. But the guilt that we feel after eating something so delicious but so bad for us is terrible. The fat, the calories, the mess and danger of frying food in your own home puts most people off frying at home. But what if we told you there was a way to enjoy that fried food flavor without any of the boiling oil? Well, there is a way: air frying!

Air fryers are a new up-and-coming kitchen appliance that allows you to enjoy the flavor and texture of fried foods without the fat, calories, and mess of traditional frying methods. They use forced hot air to “fry” foods – making them crispy and delicious – without the oil. Using your air fryer, you can create restaurant quality food cheaper and healthier than ever before.

Celebrity chef, Todd English, has created a user-friendly, fun cookbook using the air fryer than anyone can do at home. This is the first and only air fryer cookbook on the market, and we were lucky enough to snag some delicious and amazing recipes to share with our loyal readers:

ZUCCHINI-PARMESAN CHIPS

(Makes 2 servings)

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ cup Italian-seasoned  Breadcrumbs (page 143)
  • ½ cup freshly  grated  Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large  egg,  beaten
  • Canola oil cooking spray
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Slice the zucchini into thin discs using a mandoline slicer or as thinly as possible with a knife.  Toss the zucchini slices with the salt and let drain in a colander for 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cold water to get rid of excess salt. Then lay the zucchini slices on paper towels and pat dry.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
  3. Dip the zucchini slices in the egg, then dredge on each side in the breadcrumbs to coat thoroughly. Spray on each side with canola oil.
  4. Place the slices in the basket of the air fryer, making sure they don’t overlap. Air fry in batches at 390º F until crispy, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

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CREDIT: From The Air Fryer Cookbook by Todd English. Copyright © 2016 by the author and reprinted by permission of St. Martin’s Press. 

45 Responses

  1. Tricia Andrews

    These look delicious! I am always trying to find new ways to prepare zucchini in the summer!

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  16. Chelsea

    No I haven’t!!! I mean who doesn’t love a good crisp? I’d love to try it.

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  17. Greg Archibald

    No I have not used nor heard of an air fryer but if the food is half as good as regular fried food then I’m all for it.

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  18. Sharday L

    I’ve never even heard of an air fryer until just now. But now I really want one! Those zucchini chips look delicious!!

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  19. Renee Rousseau

    I’ve never used an air fryer but I have it bookmarked on my Amazon page. I am afraid to commit because it is so expensive and I haven’t found anyone who has tried it. Great premise though!

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  21. Kevin Hiles

    a couple times, they are a healthy way to cook meals,,,,less fat and grease,,,,,,,the only real problem is it take 3x as long to cook your food,,,,,

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  22. Chris

    I’ve never tried an air dryer before. I’ve now learned about something new!

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  29. Sally Annee Morgan

    No, I’ve never used one but ever since I saw these, I have wanted one! I think the way that it cooks is really AWESOME! I think it would keep me on the path of healthy eating! Thanks for the fabulous giveaway & opportunity!!

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  30. Sally Annee Morgan

    Oh my goodness, no never used or had one, but I have wanted one since the day I seen it!! @Spa Week, you would bring my wish come true if you gave this to me! I think these are absolutely cool that way it cooks, I love healthy cooking so it sure would be beneficial!! Thanks for this fabulous giveaway & the opportunity!

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  33. Dorothea Collington

    No , I haven’t but can’t wait to see and taste the difference.

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  34. adrienne z

    I never even heard of an air fryer but it sounds like something I would use alot!!!

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  35. Mary Rodwicz

    No but wow after seeing & reading this… I absolutely have to ! @alongcamemary1

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  39. Peggy Miller

    I never have, but with my family’s history of heart disease, I should.

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  40. CHARITY JAMES

    Yes, I have used an air fryer and it worked pretty well. I am not a fan of fried foods so it was better than traditional frying.

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  44. Joann

    No, I have never used an air fryer, but after reading this article, will be looking at them more closely

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