13 Air Fryer Tips and Tricks You Should Be Aware Of

13 Air Fryer Hacks You Should Know

Discover The Magic of Preheating

You might not think that preheating your air fryer is all that important. After all, it’s not like a conventional oven which takes time to reach the desired temperature. But you’d be wrong. Just like any good chief knows, preheating your kitchen appliances can result in better-tasting food.
They’re designed to cook food at high heat levels in short amounts of time so preheating them helps achieve this ideal environment for cooking foods like French fries and chicken wings. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you.
Here’s why you should always preheat your air fryer: it promotes even heat distribution within the cooking chamber and rethermalizes the cooking surface, improving both the texture and flavor of the food you’re preparing.

Let’s say you’re making homemade potato chips. By preheating your air fryer to 180°C for about 3-5 minutes before putting your chips in, you’ll have perfectly crispy and delicious potato chips every time.

• Preheating helps achieve the ideal environment for cooking.
• Even heat distribution is achieved through preheating.
• The process improves texture and flavor of your food.
• Your food cooks more evenly when you preheat your air fryer.
• Your recipes will come out as perfect as they were meant to be.
• You are less likely to burn or undercook your food with adequate preheating.

Avoid Cooking Raw Foods With a Lot of Liquid

One thing to remember when using an air fryer is to avoid cooking raw foods with a lot of liquid. This is because the hot air in the fryer may cause the liquid to splatter, creating a mess in your appliance.
Moreover, if you’re concerned about the nutrition content of your food, it’s important to note that cooking foods with high moisture contents in an air fryer might leach out some nutrients.
So, instead of boiling vegetables or meats in the air fryer, opt for other cooking methods like grilling or roasting.

For instance, if you’re making chicken breast, try seasoning it and using the roast function on your air fryer instead of adding a lot of liquid to cook it. You can use a bit of oil to keep the meat moist but avoid recipes that call for much liquid.

• The hot air in the fryer may cause liquid to splatter.
• Cooking foods with high moisture contents might drain some nutrients.
• Opt for grilling or roasting instead of boiling in an air fryer.
• Season your meat and use the roast function, instead of adding liquid.
• A bit of oil is enough to maintain moisture in your food.
• The key is to avoid recipes that require too much liquid when using air fryers.

Don’t Ignore The Capacity Of Your Gadget

Knowing and considering the capacity of your air fryer can greatly impact your cooking experience. Using too small of a fryer when you need to prepare large meals, will likely lead to uneven cooking results.
Moreover, overloading your air fryer makes it hard for the hot air to circulate properly, which defeats the purpose of using this gadget. Cooking food in batches can be a time saver and ensure top-notch results.
With that being said, make sure to select an air fryer size that matches your needs and dining habits.

For example, if you are serving a family of four, a larger model offering more space for food, say between 5-6 quarts, may be more appropriate than one of lower capacity. Cook your meals in regular batches to ensure even cooking.

• The air fryer’s capacity impacts the cooking experience.
• Using too small of a fryer for large meals leads to uneven cooking.
• Don’t overload your air fryer as air won’t circulate properly.
• Cooking in batches ensures even results and saves time.
• Match the air fryer size with your needs and dining habits.
• If serving a family of four, a 5-6 quarts model would be more suitable.

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