How to Buy an Air Fryer Most air fryers work with the same basic technology and hence have very similar functionality. All air fryers depend on hot air to cook food, which means there is no difference between them in terms of design. Nowadays, however, there are plenty of options of these appliances. If you’re thinking of buying an air fryer, below are some questions you need to ask yourself before making that purchase: How much space do you have on your countertop?
Ensure there is enough space for storing and cooking with the air fryer.
Can your kitchen outlets support 800-1400 watts? It is equally necessary to check if your kitchen outlets can take 800-1400 watts a typical air fryer uses. What amounts and types of food do you intend to cook with the air fryer? When buying an air fryer, it is also important to know the types of food and the amounts you will be cooking with an air fryer. Air fryers are generally good for cooking from 1.8 to 2.5 pounds of food, which is adequate for everyday cooking needs. However, if you intend to use the air fryer to cook a turkey or chicken, you’ll need something a bigger than the usual capacity. What control level and features will be useful to you? Figuring out the settings available on the air fryer will help you decide more wisely. Air fryers can usually be set to 360 degrees and have built-in timers simple cooking. But depending on the brand and model, they may not get as hot as they have to be for the type of food being cooked. Some air fryers let you cook two or more food items simultaneously yet separately. Other Considerations Air fryers usually cost over $200, but as mini fryers, they are rather economical. Clearly, they are indispensable to those who enjoy fried food. If you like some variety, you’ll happy to know that these appliances come in a variety of colors too. Because it makes frying food a lot simpler from start to finish, an air fryer can be valuable appliance to you and the whole family. Compared to oil frying, air frying significantly reduces prep, cooking and cleanup time altogether. Moreover, air fryers offer the additional benefit of increasing the health value of fried foods. Of course, most foods that are usually fried, can also be great when baked. Fried food has a different texture than baked food, but if baking doesn’t reduce palatability, then do it. And here’s the best thing: air fryers are good for baking too, not to mention roasting and grilling! Now that’s flexibility you don’t always get when you’re in the kitchen!