What is Air Fryer?
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.
Top 10 Air Fryers In South Africa
Milex Dual 9L
The Milex Dual 9L has two 4.5L baskets to cook two meals simultaneously. Fried foods are no longer guilty pleasures or cheat meals thanks to the
Rapid Hot Air Technology, which prepares meals at 80-200°C and little-to-no oil.
Instant Pot Duo Crisp
The Instant Pot Duo Crisp is a favorite thanks to its 11-in-1 versatility. With a simple lid change, you can go from cooking your chicken to roasting it, steaming your vegetables to broiling,
without using multiple pots.
Philips XXL
The Philips XXL introduces Fat Removal technology that ensures healthier meals after it removes excess fat.
It saves you time in the kitchen as it is 1.5 times faster than the conventional oven and does not need to be preheated before use. The basket and removable drawer have non-stick coating making it easier to clean.
Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air-fryer
Kenwood 11L kHealthy Air fryer Oven
The Kenwood 11L kHealthy has a rotating spit to prepare your chicken rotisserie style, and there is a roasting pan at the bottom to collect grease.
Does an air fryer use a lot of electricity in South Africa?
No, air fryers don’t use much electricity, especially compared to other home appliances such as ovens. Actually, since they don’t run all the time, you’ll notice that your power bill will hardly change after getting one. Air fryers use, on average, 1400 watts.
Do air fryers cook faster than ovens?
Air fryers cook faster than big ovens
Because of the smaller cooking chamber and super-convection (intense fan blowing heat into food), air fryers generally cook foods much faster than your traditional gas or electric stove. Often in about half the time, it takes to make a similar recipe in a full oven.
What to look for when buying air fryers?
But without these things to consider when buying an air fryer, you might not be satisfied with its performance.
Keep in mind the size and capacity, wattage, energy consumption, temperature settings, safety, budget, and additional features to get the most out of your air fryer.