If you haven’t jumped on theair fryer trend, the time is now.
Deliciousair-fryer recipeslikeair-fryer pickle chipsare another good reason.
Learn how to use an air fryer to makehealthier french fries, fried chicken, desserts, and more.
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How Does an Air Fryer Work?
While it might seem like magic, there’s a simple explanation forhow air fryers work.
The drier your food is when it goes in, the crispier it’ll be when it comes out.
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Avoid cooking foods with higher fat content, like bacon, in your air fryer.
The excess fat can start smoking while you’re cooking.
confirm you don’t overcrowd the basket with food.
If you do, it won’t get crispy (and that’s the best part).
It’s better to cook in batches to ensure everything cooks evenly.
Fry and Stir
Set your food to cook for the timeindicated in your recipe.
Most recipes call for stirring your food halfway through cooking or giving the basket a gentle shake halfway through.
This will help everything cook evenly and get nice and crispy.
Once the cooking time is up, remove the air fryer base and release the basket.
Next, remove your food from the basket and let it cool for a few minutes before digging in.
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Now that you know how to use an air fryer don’t limit yourself to frying!
Like yourInstant Pot, this countertop appliance is very versatile, so put it to work.
Your air fryer can cook almost anything you’d typically bake in the oven.
That includes veggies, kabobs, anddesserts(likechocolate chip cookies!
