Bored of Lunch: Healthy Fakeaways: Calorie-counted air fryer and slow cooker recipes
Hardback Published on: 23/10/2025
Price: £25.00
Synopsis
Save money and calories with healthy, home-cooked versions of your favourite takeaways.
Number one bestselling author Nathan Anthony is back with 100 easy recipes to hack your weeknight cooking. Whether you’re craving a classic curry or a comforting pizza, you’ll find healthy, quick versions of family favourites to satisfy that fast-food craving and stop you ordering in.
- every recipe is designed for your slow cooker or air fryer
- calorie counts and macro breakdowns included
- a third of the book is dump-bag friendly
- more recipes than ever before
These simple, flavourful recipes mean you can indulge while keeping track of your health and budget. Mouth-watering recipes include Katsu Chicken Curry, Sweet & Sour Noodles, Smash Burgers and Garlic Mozzarella Doughballs.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Ebury Publishing
- ISBN: 9781529914535
- Number of pages: 224
- Dimensions: 250 x 197 x 22 mm
- Weight: 910g
- Languages: English
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Great family food
I was lucky enough to receive this book for free to review.
The recipes are amazing as well as being easy and quick to make, they are all super tasty and... READ MORE
A easy recipe book to use
As a family we have enjoyed making lots of these recipes. Easy instructions to follow and lots of hints and tips. The only thing we would have loved is a f... READ MORE
Easy to follow recipes in an attractively produced book.
I was fortunate enough to be gifted a copy of this book which I have enjoyed browsing through and trying a couple of dishes. I made two of the slow cooker ... READ MORE
Brilliant all - rounder for convenient and healthy meals and snacks
Absolutely brilliant book - its rare to find a recipe book where i would literally eat everything in it, but there isn't a single thing I wouldn't try!
T... READ MORE
Easy family friendly meals and deserts
My family absolutely loved this book.
I’ve grown so bored of eating the same thing every week and trying to come up with something new that everyone will... READ MORE
Who needs just eat?
I was lucky to be gifted this book enabling me to try some recipes in advance of publication.
The recipes were clear and did not need costly investment i... READ MORE
Love love love this book!
I was lucky enough to receive this book as a free product review.
It’s a book full of all your food desires without the hefty calories that normally acco... READ MORE
Every Recipe Tasty and Easy
I was gifted this book before it launched to review and try out. I don't normally like cookbooks but this one is excellent. All the recipes are easy to fol... READ MORE
Amazing recipe book!
If you have an air fryer and a slow cooker you need this recipe book in your life! The recipes are so easy to follow and so delicious, recreating a healthi... READ MORE
Healthy Comfort Food Done Right
Love this book! So many easy, healthy takes on my favourite takeaways — quick to make and taste amazing.
Fantastic ideas!
Some great recipe ideas. Very inspiring to make new dishes for me and my family while keeping our health in mind. Would recommend.
Fuss free recipes packed with flavour
From the first moment you pick up this book you know you are in for a treat. The bright colourful cover is stunning . Opening the book and seeing the beau... READ MORE
Fuss free recipes packed with flavour
From the first moment you pick up this book you know you are in for a treat. The bright colourful cover is stunning . Opening the book and seeing the beau... READ MORE
Amazing!
I am literally obsessed with this book. I don't think I've ever had a Cookbook where I've wanted to cook so many things from it! And I have a lot of cook b... READ MORE
Superb modern recipes
Stuck with airfryer ideas? Then this is the book for you. I have cooked several of the recipes and each one has been a winner. So whether a hearty dinner o... READ MORE
Tasty recipes for the whole family
This book I don’t think had a meal i didn’t like! Every page I turned I went “ooooo must try that” even my children have been enjoying them too. A really f... READ MORE
I tried this free, but my review is honest...
Big variety of recipes here, tried chicken with pineapple, not for everyone, but definitely for me!
Some of the nuggets and items wrapped in puffed rice b... READ MORE
Love this for takeaway cheats!
Great book for air fryer and slow cooker recipes! I've loved trying these as they're easy to follow without lots of messing to get great takeaway results!
... READ MORE
Great book!
A great book, with lots of good recipes. There could be more Gluten Free options but a great book on the whole.
The best
Loved this recipe book so many amazing recipes quick and easy to follow.
Amazing cook book
I love this book! I'm a massive fan of Fakeaways and using my air fryer so this is the perfect recipe book for me! The recipes are easy to follow and taste... READ MORE
A must for anyone with an airfryer or slow cooker
Really easy to follow, no extravagant ingredients needed. Fab that the calories are already worked out for you. Easy to adapt to gluten free too
Taught me how good air fryer cooking really is
Simple, easy and delicious recipes
Great cookbook
We’ve been thoroughly enjoying Bored of Lunch – Healthy Fakeaways by Nathan Anthony, and it’s already proving to be a fantastic addition to our cookbook co... READ MORE
Easy healthy family meals
We really loved this book. I’ve made loads from it already and everything has worked well and tasted great!
Fab recipes
Love this recipe book. Super easy recipes that any one can follow. It has been a hit in my household. I received the book for free but this is an honest r... READ MORE
You won’t be disappointed
So impressed with this book, everything we’ve made has been so tasty and easy to make. I love how everything is either air fryer or slow cooker.
So many easy to follow and quick recipes
I am addicted to this cookbook! I love to cook slow cooked meals and air fryer receipes and this book is full to the brim. I can honestly say every meal lo... READ MORE
Perfect Saturday night cookbook
Perfect for the weekends with the family!!!
Easy and delicious foods.
Also great recipes like mini jam doughnuts that don’t include a lot of ingredient... READ MORE
Quick, healthy and easy fakeaways!
This book focuses on healthy meals cooked in either the air fryer or the slow cooker. There is plenty to choose from and each chapter has a tempting name ... READ MORE
Family friendly and very tasty!
As a family, we love this book! Most recipes have very little ingredients, which is a bonus for us, and my children were very excited to choose and make a ... READ MORE
Tastetastic Recipes on Every Page!!
I have never had a recipe book where I would like to cook everything! This book is fabulous, not only are there day to day quick and easy meals there’s are... READ MORE
Air fryer and slow cooker must have book
I have had a slow cooker and air fryer for years and seem to make the same things again and again so this book gave me so many ideas of what I could do in ... READ MORE
Fabulous book for family faves
We love this book, it's packed full of super easy recipes for the whole family to enjoy
Loved every recipe!
When I flicked through the book, I wanted to make everything! I don't use my air fryer much but the recipes have showed me how easy it is to make deliciou... READ MORE
Simple and delicious recipes
I was gifted this book and have enjoyed making some delicious recipes from it. They are all using the airfryer or slowcooker which was great as I am always... READ MORE
A great recipe book for busy families
I am a busy working mum of two energetic boys-some nights are super busy with extra curricular activities so I use my slow cooker a lot.
I loved the slow ... READ MORE
Easy to follow cook book
I was fed up always trying to figure out what to make for lunches until I got this book. The book is so easy to follow and not too complicated. It makes ma... READ MORE
A great recipe book for quick, easy ideas!
I am by no means a person that loves being in the kitchen, cooking up a feast - so this book has been a great way to get me 'cooking' with the help of my t... READ MORE
Family friendly receipes
I was gifted this book and usually sceptical about fake away books but the recipes are easy, lots of variety and most items are easy to pick up in you week... READ MORE
Fantastic must have
I have an air fryer i use daily so this book is perfect it has so many different types of food and sweet treats, highly recommend
Great concept, some recipes are high in calories
Some amazing recipes in the book, great to be able to have take away style meals without the cost of calories
Unfortunately for me there were too many tha... READ MORE
His best book yet!
Was sent this book to try ahead of release - and I’m very impressed. This is definitely Nathan’s best book to date. It is PACKED with recipes that made me ... READ MORE
Brilliant Book
There is literally a recipe for everyone.. we made the Sticky marmalade gammon, chips & egg & it hit the spot! All takeaway recipes can be cooked in either... READ MORE
Brilliant easy to follow and quick to prepare recipes!
We as a family have really enjoyed choosing and making the receipes within this cookbook. Bored of Lunch has a large variety of choices marked visibly whet... READ MORE
Great book
full of great ideas, recipes I would have never of thought of and came out so well
Simple, quick but tasty
Bored of Lunch: Healthy Takeaways is another brilliant addition from Nathan Anthony! The recipes are easy to follow, packed with flavour, and perfect for b... READ MORE
Amazing
This boom is honestly amazing
Its a game changer of yummy recipies helps you save money by creating takeaway favourites at home the whole family can enjoy... READ MORE
Love, Love, LOVE this cookbook!!
I cannot explain how much we LOVED this cookbook as a family. There was something for everyone!
I think this is the first time I've ever had a cookbook th... READ MORE
As a newbie I found this book super helpful.
New to cooking. I thought I'd give this book a go. I'm so glad I did, I have found a love for cooking. And it's super easy and quick to follow. Thankyou gi... READ MORE
Quick, Easy and Incredibly Tasty
Wow! This cookbook is fantastic, I was so lucky to get to preview it and it did not disappoint. The Ruby Chicken is the best curry I’ve made and even my 1 ... READ MORE
Delicious, quick and easy to cook recipes
A brilliant recipe book filled with delicious recipes which can be thrown together and cooked in an air fryer or slow cooker. We recently bought an air fry... READ MORE
Amazing for simple tasty meals
I got gifted this book before it’s release date and it has nit disappointed. Made some delicious meals and very excited to make more over the weeks.
Tasty and easy
We love these fakeaway recipes and they are so easy to cook!
Tailored for air fryers and slow cookers, its amazing!
Highly recommend - adaptable for allergies and intolerances too!
This book is a brilliant addition to any kitchen, especially if you love the comfort of a takeaway but want a lighter, healthier option. The recipes are cl... READ MORE
Incredible book!
I was looking for a book that the whole family would eat from and this is beyond perfect! There is something for everyone, sweet treats and the best part i... READ MORE
Super simple
Super easy recipes using just a slow cooker or air fryer. There are loads of recipes that use mainly store cupboard ingredients too which can keep your cos... READ MORE
Great new cookbook!
I was lucky enough to be sent this book before it was released to the general public. The cook book is great with loads of delicious recipes. It is bright ... READ MORE
Bored of Lunch
A great addition to any kitchen, with exciting recipes vibrantly displayed! I liked how impressive the meals looked once completed, contrasted with the sim... READ MORE
Great healthy recipes
This book is absolutely perfect if you’re looking for quick, easy and healthy recipes! My absolute favourites have been the tex mex lasagne and the garlic ... READ MORE
So many fantastic recipes
We have found so many new family favourites from this cookbook.
Whether you are looking for a slow cooker meal to come home to after work or a cheeky fake... READ MORE
Inspiring to mix things up!
I absolutely loved this cookbook, it made me feel super excited to cook again. It’s given me so much inspiration and reminded me that cooking can be fun an... READ MORE
Full packed of easy recipes for everyone
I absolutely love this cookbook! Im a busy mum of 4 and since receiving my book I've managed to try a lot of recipes already!
The kids love helping choos... READ MORE
A real family focussed cookbook
We’ve absolutely loved cooking our way through the Bored of Lunch cookbook! It’s become a real family event in our house — everyone gets involved, from cho... READ MORE
Great, healthy alternatives to takeaways
I’ve really enjoyed cooking from Bored of Lunch: Healthy Fakeaways. The recipes are full of flavour, easy to follow, and use ingredients that are simple to... READ MORE
Definitely a boom that any cook can use
Fantastic recipes for all the family . Full of so many varied recipes to suit even the fusses of eaters .easy to follow recipes with easy access ingredient... READ MORE
Great kitchen staple
Great cookbook recipes broken down well and easy to follow, so many amazing recipes to try. Easy to make a shopping list and then create the recipe I love ... READ MORE
Colourful cookbook, lots of choice
This cookbook is lovely and colourful, the photos are great.
All recipes are very easy (some alittle too easy, I mean do you need to follow a recipe to m... READ MORE
A fabulous cookbook for the whole family!
Already in love with this book! The recipes are so easy to follow. Can highly recommend the pizza twists for the whole family. We’ve also done the halloumi... READ MORE
Love this cook book!
Love this cook book! The recipes are creative, easy to follow, and perfect for healthier versions of my favorite takeaways. A must-have for anyone who enjo... READ MORE
Fantastic recipe book
This cook book is full of easy to make takeaways, ranging from breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks! Even some sweet options too. All recipes are to be cook... READ MORE
Absolutely love this book!
Wow, this book is incredible! I especially love the slow cooker recipes - they are really tasty and easy to make!
Slow cooker and air fryer simple recipes
I’ve only tried some of the slow cooker recipes but I am really enjoying how easy and tasty they are, I haven’t had to do lengthy pre-prep or pre- cooking ... READ MORE
Easy to follow flavoursome recipes
Packed with air fryer and slow cooker recipes, it’s full of clever, calorie-counted versions of all the things we crave. It’s all fuss-free and actually ta... READ MORE
Quick, easy recipes that get the family involved!
We’ve been loving this cookbook! My favourites so far have to be the jammy doughnuts and sausage rolls (so good!) — but we also tried the chicken burger an... READ MORE
Yummy, Healthy, Quick Tasty Food
This book has been a godsend! I have made such delicious meals that have been perfect for midweek meals and feeding the family. Everyone has enjoyed all th... READ MORE
Amazing! So many goodies
This is the first cookbook I have owned that EVERYTHING looks fantastic. I have tried many of the recipes and can confidently say they are all incredible. ... READ MORE
Great book in the series
We were delighted to receive this book. It is full of easy to follow recipes that can all be done in either the slow cooker or the air fryer. We cooked man... READ MORE
Brilliant recipe book
There are so many great fakeaway recipes, which are easy to make and to adapt to gluten free. My daughter enjoyed making the scampi and the instructions w... READ MORE
Tasty and Simple Recipes
I was kindly gifted a copy of this book and really enjoyed how simply laid out the recipes were.
The meals were tasty and didn’t require me to buy anythi... READ MORE
A Refreshingly Simple and Healthy Cookbook
Bored of Lunch is a fantastic cookbook for anyone who loves using their slow cooker or air fryer. The recipes are simple, healthy, and perfect for busy day... READ MORE
A great range of recipes!
A range of recipes that are easy to follow and quick to prepare. We loved trying out different things at home. It has curries, noodle based recipes, finger... READ MORE
Delicious and easy
I'm always looking for ways to cook using my air fryer and slow cooker as fast and saves money.
This book as so many recipes for both and healthier th... READ MORE
Great recipe book
Great recipe book. Lots of healthy takeaway options but to make at home instead
Fab!
I received this cookbook for free but this is my honest review, these recipes were fabulous! Honestly there is so much variety and it was so fun to cook! M... READ MORE
So much variety!
Really enjoying this book. It’s perfect if you need a quick meal or if you have time to wait. Loads of variety, but also dishes you want to eat despite bei... READ MORE
Absolutely amazing
I am so so pleased with this book. It’s so easy to use and so many great healthy recipes with simple steps. I never use my oven and always my air fryer so ... READ MORE
Helps with dieting
What a great cookbook! I've really enjoyed making different fakeaways.
Wanting a takeaway whilst trying to be good is now easy to achieve (with this book!... READ MORE
This book is a must buy!
This book is perfect if you’re a slow cooker or air fryer lover like me! It’s full of great recipes that look amazing and the ones I’ve tried taste amazing... READ MORE
Quick and tasty
Loads of quick and tasty recipes. I love the ease of this book. Simple ingredients lists and clear instructions. So easy to make fresh tasty food.
So many recipes to try!
I could cook so much from this book its full of great ideas.
I follow Bored of Lunch on TikTok so thought I would have seen a lot of the recipes already b... READ MORE
We love this book!
Bored of Lunch: Healthy Fakeaways is a game-changer! Delicious, easy-to-follow recipes that let you enjoy all your favorite takeaways at home — but healthi... READ MORE
Good book
Good recipe book with varied fakeaway ideas. Some of the recipes can be made gluten free by making some alterations.
Tasty recipes!
I was sent this book to review and try the recipes. I love that each recipe has a picture attached to it so I can see how each recipe should looks. There a... READ MORE
Brilliant recipe book
Absolutely brilliant recipe book. We haven’t had a bad meal whilst trying these out. A great mix of different food and deserts. Very easy to follow and ver... READ MORE
Simple and delicious recipes
Simple and delicious recipes. Very much enjoyed the slow cooker curries.
Excellent new recipe book - everyone must get!
I am loving this cookbook so much! Super straightforward recipes which can be done by either air fryer, slow cooker or both - perfect for me and my family.... READ MORE
Fun ,Exciting recipes perfect for the whole family
Absolutely loved this book. And so did my sons, as we were trying lots of new recipes from this book.. most with my 12 year old actually making it. Easy to... READ MORE
Easy to follow recipes!
I’m a huge fan of Nathan’s and have all the BOL books. I love that this one combines slow cooker and airfryer recipes as opposed to the separate books he h... READ MORE
Delicious, quick, fun!
I absolutely love Nathan’s books and this latest one didn’t disappoint! Excellent tasty recipes, using everything in the cupboard! I really enjoyed cooking... READ MORE
5 star cook book!!!
Omg this cook book!!!! I have followed bored of lunch on instagram for a while now and have been making his recipes long before receiving this book. I love... READ MORE
Great for teens
I was gifted this book and it was an absolutely great book for my teens. We’ve moved in from kids recipe books but it’s challenging to find recipes which s... READ MORE
Sweet, Smokey and Spicy! Love this cookbook!
I was gifted this cookbook to review and I’m so impressed! The recipes are easy to follow, with plenty of helpful tips sprinkled throughout. Each dish feel... READ MORE
Great cookbook for the entire family
We cook a lot and use the air fryer and slow cooker a lot in our household. Bored of Lunch is perfect to get inspiration for dishes that cater for differen... READ MORE
A new favourite cookbook!
So far, I've made the sausage rolls and the cheese and bacon turnovers from this book, and can confirm both are absolutely delicious! Also tried the mozzar... READ MORE
A must have!
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A Must-Have for Easy, Healthy Comfort Food!
Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Fakeaways is an absolute gem for anyone who loves a good takeaway bu... READ MORE
Brilliant, varied and interesting dinners
This is a recipe book I can get behind- no strange ingredients and food that we love as a family. We’ve tried the chicken curry, sweet and sour pork noodle... READ MORE
100% recommend!!
Would highly recommend, perfect for all of the family! Quick, easy and affordable cheat meals and snacks!!
Great book for midweek dinners
Great book for midweek dinners that are tasty and similar to takeaways but take not a lot of time or effort to make, especially the slowcooker recipes!
Great cookbook
Being a busy mum and the only person who cooks in the house for everyone I’m always running out of ideas of what to cook. This book is full of yummy recipe... READ MORE
Brilliant book!
This is probably the first cookbook I have owned where all of the recipes sound amazing!
I love that they can be done in the air fryer, which is now pret... READ MORE
Another amazing book!
I was gifted this book and also bought a copy (presale) which I will now pass on.
I have made 5 dishes so far and all have been delicious!
I am gluten ... READ MORE
Delicious meals
I recieved this in exchange for my honest opinion. love this recipe book. Ive not had it too long and already made 3 different meals. So far Ive only been ... READ MORE
Amazing book
Perfect book if you’re looking for a good fakeaway but want to stay healthy!
Quick, easy & extremely tasty!
Well what can I say? This cookbook is amazing! I have loved creating a range of meals and snacks from this cookbook and every one has been a hit with the f... READ MORE
Very versatile book with loads of yummy recipes.
Really great book with loads of great recipes. Already tried out a few and the family have loved them all.
Contains recipes for both slow cooker and a... READ MORE
Simple and family friendly
Recipes are super easy to prep and cook. Clear explanations throughout, with eye catching illustrations.
Kids really enjoyed, which makes family mealtime... READ MORE
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