Have you ever wondered why you should own an Air Fryer, while you already have your oven, stove, deep fryer and microwave? Your kitchen is full of kitchen appliances, so why would you need more? The Air Fryer is the solution for exactly this problem! One device to replace them all. Let’s get into some of the pros and cons in this brief review on Air Fryers.
Pros
Healthier cooking by using less fat and draining excess oils and fats
The Air Fryer uses a heating element and a blower to create hot air. It then circulates the air in the device to heat food from all sides. This way you don’t need (as much) oil to cook your food crunchy, while this mechanism also drains excess fats and oils to the bottom of the Air Fryer.
Time saver: very low cooking times
Typical devices require some form of preheating or preparation, whereas the Air Fryer can be turned on in an instant. It also contains a timer so you don’t have to check on your food all the time. On top of that, due to its efficient heating mechanism, cooking times are significantly less than ovens for example.
Super easy & safe
Air Fryers are portable by design, so you can place or bring them anywhere. They don’t need anything but a power outlet to operate and to prepare or heat almost all types of foods. And they are also kid-friendly, as it is nearly impossible to burn yourself on the outside.
Energy & money saver
As no preheating is required to cook food and the Air Fryer is super efficient, it doesn’t use a lot of energy (less than an oven). The extra benefit this brings, is that you will save money on energy and the lack of oil usage.
Possibilities of what can you cook in an Air Fryer are endless
The multi functional characteristics are enormous. You can prepare almost any and all kinds of recipes in your Air Fryer in no-time. Especially when you combine your Air Fryer with suitable accessories. It can almost entirely replace your oven, stove, microwave and deep fryer.
Cons
Not the easiest to clean
The basket of the Air Fryer is often made of a grate, to which food sticks easily. When you don’t clean your basket regularly, this may cause problems. However, most Air Fryer baskets are suitable to put in the dishwasher which makes the cleaning effortless.
Takes up more space than you would want
In case of a small kitchen, the Air Fryer can be a real deal breaker. Even small Air Fryers are a bit plumpy. But because of the portability of the Air Fryer, it’s easy to store it out of sight. Simply take it back out when needed.
Not the most beautiful item in the kitchen
Compared to modern ovens, the Air Fryer is the ugly duckling. However, the Air Fryer is rising in popularity and getting more advanced designs in time. Some brands even offer colours to choose from, accessories and other options, so everyone will be able to select an Air Fryer matching their personal preferences.
Makes sound
The Air Fryer makes a bit of noise when used. Some people may be annoyed by this, when they are close by. However, the more advanced the Air Fryers become, the less noise they make. Besides, the cooking times are so short, you are only disturbed for about 15 minutes.
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Most people think of the Air Fryer as just a healthier deep fryer for making fries and snacks. Little do they know what the possibilities of this device are: bread, eggs, pastries, vegetables, meat, pizza and more.. The Air Fryer is ready for anything!
BONUS
When using an Air Fryer in a (relatively) small room, it also heats up the room. This can be perceived to be both a pro and a con. Using the Air Fryer can relieve you of those cold winters! Or torment you during those hot summer days…
Conclusion
In short, the Air Fryer is the healthy, convenient and delicious piece of kitchenware you are missing right now. If you are able to stand a little bit of noise and don’t mind cleaning your kitchen appliances every now and then, what’s stopping you from joining us to start cooking with the Air Fryer? We would love to hear your stories!
