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7INTRODUCTION

I can’t even count how many people have asked me, “Should I buy an Instant Pot® or an air

fryer?” My answer was always that the Instant Pot®, which changed my life, could never be

topped by another single-use device—certainly not by an air fryer! Admittedly, I was biased,

having written three books focused on the Instant Pot® (Everyday Instant Pot, Healthy Instant

Pot, and Instant Pot Soups). Then the Instant Pot Duo Crisp®—a pressure cooker and air fryer in

one—changed my life again.

Whether I’m air frying homemade Chicken Nuggets (page 71) or pressure-cooking Farro (page

138) for my daughter, broiling Korean BBQ Flank Steak (page 65) for my husband, or treating

myself to some Jam-Filled Brioche Doughnuts (page 117), my Instant Pot Duo Crisp® is now the

most essential countertop appliance in my kitchen. I even reheat pizza and toast bread and

sandwich buns in it, eliminating the need to turn on my oven and wait for it to heat up (an even

bigger benefit in the summer). Not only does air frying replace deep-frying for some of my

family’s favorite indulgences like French fries (page 43) and chicken wings (page 30), it also

broils beef and chicken to juicy perfection and bakes incredibly moist, mouthwatering cakes in

less time than an oven.

With literally every cooking method at your fingertips, you can pressure cook, sauté, steam, slow

cook, sous vide, air fry, bake, roast, broil, and dehydrate—just attach the pressure cooking lid

or the air fryer lid, select a program, and have dinner on the table in minutes. Whether you’ve

been using your Instant Pot® for a while and are excited to cook with the air fryer lid, or you’re

a novice at both pressure cooking and air frying, this book is for you. Packed with more than

80 recipes for snacks, sides, main dishes, and desserts, it shows off the versatility and health

benefits of being able to “fry” a variety of foods with a fraction of the oil used in traditional

frying. You’ll also discover creative ways to use the high-powered convection technology to

cook some unexpected dishes such as Lemon-Poppyseed Drizzle Cake, Cheese-Stuffed Beef

Burgers, and Hush Puppies. You won’t believe the incredible guilt-free fried flavor! As with any

cooking tool, it’s important to understand how the pot works before getting started (see the

primer on page 8). The air frying how-tos (page 14) will help you master the technique like a

pro, and a handful of essential tips and tricks (page 17) will make your life easier in the kitchen.

Trust me—air frying is not just for fries and wings. You’ll be amazed at how many outstanding

meals you can cook with minimal time and effort. Combining pressure cooking and air frying

might just change your life, too!

Bon appétit!

FEEL-GOOD FRYING