- An air fryer is just that... a fryer. But instead of using frying oil, it uses hot air to fry, bake and grill food.
- Air fryers offer your food a crispy look and delicious taste.
- Designed with a sturdy plastic and metal material, some air fryers can go up to 400°F.
- Unlike other fryers, the air fryer produces food without using unhealthy oil and leaving those unwanted grease puddles on your plate.
Food cooked in an air fryer can contain up to 80 percent less fat than food cooked with other fryers.
Air fryers are typically used by individuals who:
- Are always on the go
- Seek new ways to approach their diet
- Have limited access to a full kitchen, like college students in dorms
- Are parents with hectic schedules
- After inserting your ingredients into the air fryer basket, set your temperature to the appropriate temperature.
- The hot-air then induces a rapid flow around the food in the basket, which allows the air fryer to produce a cooked inside and crunchy outer layer to your food.
- Some air fryers are constructed with integrated air filters that prevents odors from roaming around your home. You no longer have to smell like what you are frying!
- Air Fryer Appliance: This is the main part of the fryer.
- Pan: This piece fits perfectly in the appliance.
- Basket: The basket is to be placed in the pan. It has a handle attached, that allows you to shake your ingredients during the cooking process.
How does an air fryer work?
Hot-Air
With simple instructions and a recipe booklet, there are multiple, yet simple ways to use an air fryer.It all begins with a hot-air circulation .
Healthy and Quick
Unlike other fryers, where oil is needed to fry foods, the air fryer relies solely on circulating hot air to fry its foods. This eliminates most of the excess oils and fat that you would normally find in foods such as french fries and chicken nuggets. Not many fryers can pull off producing fried foods with little to no oil.
Within a matter of minutes, you can have your favorite food dishes prepared. A single serving of french fries can be made within 10-12 minutes.
Air fryers are equipped with an adjustable timer. Once your pre-set time is up, the fryer will automatically turn off to prevent your food from overcooking.
