What is Air Fryers?
An air fryer is a countertop cooking appliance that combines a heating element and a powerful fan to circulate hot air, similar to a convection oven. Air fryers produce foods that are crispy outside and moist and tender inside without actual frying.
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How Do Air Fryers Work?
Air fryers are essentially countertop convection ovens. Convection cooking allows you to cook food quickly and evenly in less time than a traditional oven or toaster oven. A heating element and a powerful fan are set within the cooking chamber. Together, they circulate hot air around the food set in a basket. The basket allows air to flow all over the food, making it extra crispy — kind of like how oil surrounds your food during deep frying.
What to Consider Before You Buy an Air Fryer
- Air fryers come in various styles and sizes. In general, basket units are easy to use and great for the basics. If you want a model that can do it and then some, consider an air fryer toaster oven instead.
- Many air fryers are multi-functional. You can find air fryer-toaster oven combo units and even pressure cookers with an air fry function. Depending on your space and how you plan to use your air fryer, a combo unit could be right for you.
- Make the most of your air fryer with accessories. Like the beloved pressure cooker, air fryer accessories can help make air fryers (especially basket-style ones) more versatile.
What cannot be cooked in an air fryer?
- Water.
- Cheese.
- Roast chicken.
- Wet batter.
- Popcorn.
- Vegetables with low water content such as broccoli and fresh greens.
- Loose seasoning and breadcrumbs.
- Red meat.
What size air fryer for a family of 2?
When Cooking for a Family of 2: If it’s mostly you and your beau sitting around the dinner table, the air frying aficionados recommend a 2- or 3-quart air fryer. The basket provides enough space to cook approximately six chicken wings at a time or enough vegetables for two people.