Similar to a convection oven, there’s a fan that circulates hot air around food in a perforated tray or basket. Because all the surface areas of the food are exposed to the hot air, the food cooks to become crispy on all sides without having to be submerged in hot oil.
What Are the Downsides to an Air Fryer?
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Well, like any small electric, countertop appliance, air fryers eat up space (in your kitchen and/or storage). Air fryers also aren’t nearly as big as you might think. Even larger, 6-quart models best serve four people maximum, while smaller, 4-quart models are suited for two to three people. If you were cooking for a crowd, you’d have to do things in batches. However, as Daniel says, “Thats the whole point because its that small capacity that allows the fan to be so effective.”
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No, a deep fryer requires a large amount of oil (as in, enough to fully submerge the food). Air frying typically calls for a maximum few tablespoons of oil. With a deep fryer, you’re using hot oil to cook the food. With an air fryer, you’re using what is essentially a very small, efficient convection oven. They are also much easier to clean than most deep fryers.
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How does an air fryer work?
Contrary to the name, an air fryer doesn’t fry at all. Instead, the air fryer works more like a convection oven, circulating hot air with a fan into a compact cooking chamber.
Do air fryers do frying?
Despite the name, air fryers don’t do any actual frying but rather, mimic the results. Air fryers are also faster than just about any other type of convection oven, and most nonstick basket-style air fryers take no more than a minute or two to clean.
How do you cook in an air fryer?
The most important step is to keep whatever you’re cooking in a single layer. The whole point of the air fryer is to circulate hot air so the food crisps up. If you pile it into the basket, the air won’t be able to flow, resulting in steamed food. Cook in batches if need be!
Do air fryers make a difference?
However, in an air fryer, the air is swirled very quickly in a circular fashion — so it does a better job of reaching all of the surfaces of the food and creating a crisp crust. Plus, the food itself sits in a perforated basket which increases its contact with the hot moving air. Another thing that makes a big difference?