What’s so great about an air fryer
This nifty appliance has been getting a lot of buzz for its ability to fry just about any food with little to no oil. Here’s why it’s a new First favorite:
More flavor with less fat
With an air fryer, you can cut out more than 75% of the fat from your favorite crispy fried chicken and other dishes. That’s because instead of requiring a pot of oil, an air fryer circulates hot air around food fast enough to create a crispy outer layer. Tip: Add just the tiniest bit of high-heat oil, like grapeseed or extra-light olive oil, and the food will taste just like deep-fried.
Cooks fast & stays cool
Perfect for busy weeknights, air fryers speed up cooking time since they can get up to temperatures of 400°F in less than five minutes— that’s almost three times as fast as a traditional oven—without heating up the whole kitchen. Plus, when it comes to frozen foods, air fryers cut prep and cooking time in half. Bonus: It not only fries, it bakes too! So you can use it to make everything from veggie chips to brownies and more!
Super easy to clean
Deep-frying can be fun, but then you’re stuck with all that oil plus a greasy pot. Air fryers eliminate all of that hassle. Credit goes to its easy-to-clean removable parts and a low volume of oil. You can even bypass the deep-fried smell in your home since the air fryer emits no odors. The best part? Because it can do so much, there’s no need to turn on the oven all summer!