In case you missed it, an air fryer is essentially a pint-sizedconvection oven.
Admittedly, we werentimmediately sold on the necessity of air fryers.
But we, and apparently a good chunk of Americans, have now become devoted to the countertop tool.
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According to someindustry estimates, more than 36% of American households have an air fryer.
A new cooking tool will quickly gather dust if it doesnt meet your needs.
That way, the ingredients can start cooking immediately after you end the door.
(The latter issue can lead to smoking and fumes.)
Related:How to Use an Air Fryer for Tasty, Crispy (And Healthy!)
Overfilling can cause sogginess, uneven cooking, or much longer cooking times.
Nearly all air fryer recipes benefit from flipping or shaking the food halfway through the cook time.
The drier a food is when you begin to fry it, the crispier it will turn out.
Excess build up of grime, grit, or residue can present a risk forkitchen fires.
Toclean your air fryer:
Thinking Options End at Snack Foods
French friesandchicken wingsare only the beginning.
One of the biggest air fryer mistakes is not using it enough!
Keep the multitasking tool handy forair-fryer seafood entreeslike seared scallops and salmon burgers andair-fryer dessertsincluding cookies and hand pies.
