The First Timer’s Guide To Air Fryers
If you’re pondering whether or not to buy an air fryer, then you’ve come to the perfect place. Investing in a new kitchen gadget can be a little intimidating, particularly if you’ve never used one before and you’re not sure what to look out for.
Fortunately, here you’ll find a clear and concise first time buyer’s guide to air fryers and how to use them to prepare all kinds of delicious dishes.
Are Air Fryers The Same As Deep Fat Fryers?
First things first, let’s address the question that may be foremost in your mind. The simple answer is, no, air fryers and deep fryers are very different things. In fact, air fryers are a much more convenient and healthy option than a deep-fat fryer. Not only do they use much less oil, but they are also cleaner and safer to use.
How Much Do Air Fryers Cost?
The answer to this question depends on the model and its functions, but the good news is that air fryers are available for a range of prices, which means you should easily be able to find a fryer to suit your budget.
What Do I Look For In A New Air Fryer?
What you should look out for in a new air frying appliance is entirely subjective and depends what you want to use your new gadget for. There is a wide range of air fryers to choose from, such as these assorted models provided by OnBuy.com, and they feature different trays, bowls, and other mechanisms depending on the purpose you want them to fulfil.
For instance, standard air fryers can whip up delicious meals for you, including roasted meat and veg, and crispy fried fish, while more complex models can prepare a whole rotisserie chicken or even be used for baking cookies.
How Do I Use My New Air Fryer?
The precise steps you follow to use your new appliance will depend on the type of fryer you have chosen, and what you want it to do, so it’s crucial that you read your fryer’s instruction manual. However, there are a few general guidelines that you may find helpful. For instance, you will need to pre-heat the fryer shortly before cooking to ensure it reaches the optimum temperature. Once it’s ready, you can remove the basket and place the food inside; try not to overload it with your ingredients, or it may not cook through. Reinsert the basket, press the right button for the function that you want to use, and the air fryer will start working.
Part of the way through the cooking process, you may need to adjust the position of the food to help it cook evenly, but apart from that, wait until the air fryer beeps, and your meal should be ready. Carefully remove the basket and plate up the food. Once the basket is fully cool, depending on the make and model, you can probably pop it in the dishwasher to give it a thorough clean.
Summing Up
As you can see, air fryers are not that complex or intimidating to use, and once you’ve got the hang of your particular model, you shouldn’t have any problems.
Before you know it, you’ll be dishing up delicious, perfectly cooked meals and decadent treats in no time, and you’ll probably find yourself wondering why you waited this long to introduce air frying into your culinary preparations!
*This is a collaborative post.
