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Why you might need an air fryer

There is something so delicious and irresistible about the taste and texture of deep fried foods, like French fries. However, traditional ways of making fried food involves deep frying with large vats of oil and excessive heat which is both unhealthy and often dangerous. That’s why the Air Fryer is an appliance that will change the way you cook and will allow you to eat food which you previously thought of as unhealthy.

The air fryer evenly circulates hot air, instead of boiling oil, to fry your food until it is perfectly crispy. Depending on the food you are cooking or the recipe you use, you may need no oil or just a small amount of oil, but there is no longer any need for cups and cups of oil. The air fryer is also designed to ensure that excess oil is drained off during cooking. This means that you can consume delicious crispy fried food without the unhealthy damaged oils, excess fats and calories.

You are able to select the temperature that you cook the food at and the higher the temperature the faster the air within the air fryer moves and the crispier the end product is. Besides air frying, this appliance also allows you to grill, roast and gratinate your foods based on the temperature and timing you choose.

People who have used the air fryer for some time swear by it and the only advice they can give is to shake the fryer basket about halfway through cooking to ensure the food doesn’t stick and that it cooks evenly.

As the air heats up so fast, it is possible to open the air fryer up during cooking to check on the food, add or remove items and add seasoning. The air fryer is also a must-have appliance for the busy working mom or dad because it cooks food in about half the time you are used to. It is also extremely easy to clean as it is made up of three parts, the cooking basket, the pan that collects the excess oil and bits of food and the main fryer unit. The frying basket and the non-stick pan are all that need cleaning with a small amount of hot water and dish washing liquid.

Sources

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/why-you-need-an-air-fryer-in-your-life.html