I like that the cookbook starts with helpful information about
anti-inflammatory eating, including foods that may help fight inflammation and
foods that can make it worse. It gives enough background to be useful without
feeling overwhelming, which makes it a good option for readers who are just
getting started with this way of eating. I also appreciated the grocery-saving
tips, the cooking charts, and the measurement conversions at the end because
those are the kinds of extras I actually come back to when using a cookbook.
The recipes are organized into helpful sections like breakfast and brunch,
snacks, plant-based mains, chicken and turkey, seafood, meats, vegetables and
sides, and desserts. There is a nice variety here, from super simple ideas like
sweet potato wedges, edamame with chili flakes, fajitas, and bruschetta to
recipes that take a little more effort. I especially liked the sound of the
seafood recipes, cinnamon apple chips, crispy chicken tenders, carrot cake
cookies, and the dessert options. I also liked that some recipes bring in bold
and spicy flavors instead of making healthy food feel plain or boring.
The air fryer focus is what makes this cookbook stand out. It takes familiar
comfort foods and gives them a cleaner, lighter twist while still keeping that
crispy texture that makes air fryer cooking so easy and satisfying. Most of the
ingredients seem easy to find at a regular grocery store, and the instructions
are clear enough for beginners while still useful for more experienced home
cooks.
My main reason for giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is that I wish there were
more photos throughout the cookbook. For cookbooks, I love being able to see
what the finished recipe should look like, and the layout felt a little plain
in places. I also noticed recipes placed in the wrong section, which could just be an early copy issue.
Overall, this is a solid, realistic, and useful cookbook for air fryer lovers,
beginners, and anyone interested in adding more anti-inflammatory meals into
their routine. It feels clean, quick, and doable, which is exactly what it
promises. I’m looking forward to trying several of these recipes myself.
★★★★
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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