Everybody knows by now that air fryers have revolutionized home
cooking.
This nifty kitchen appliance offers a healthier alternative
to traditional deep frying methods by using hot air circulation to
cook food. Since the air fryer requires a fraction of the oil or
sometimes none at all, that also means lower fat intake and fewer
calories. The textures of the foods are still crispy just like when
food is deep-fried. Everybody also knows how expensive cooking oil is
these days. At my local grocery store, a small bottle of canola oil
that used to cost 98 cents sells for almost $2 these days.
A healthier cooking option is not the only advantage or benefit of
using an air fryer. There are several
- Air fryers cook food faster and are are more energy-efficient.
Air fryers cook a wide variety of foods. Not just
traditionally fried items like French fries, chicken wings, but also
baked goods. The appliances usually come withs accessories like
baking pans and racks, etc.
Air fryers are not only easy to use but easy to clean
because of the non-stick coatings on the cooking basket and
accessories. Many parts are dishwasher-safe.
Air fryers are super safe! No worries about hazards,
such as hot oil splattering and the risk of burns from handling hot
oil.
Air fryers have precise temperature control and even heat
distribution. When cooking foods don't need to be constant
monitored and the results are often consistent.
Two things are on my gift wish list for the holiday season. One
is a rice cooker and the other is an air fryer.
(NOTE: I'll talk
rice cookers in another blog post.)
In conclusion, air fryers offer numerous benefits that appeal to
health-conscious individuals, busy families, and anyone looking to
simplify their cooking routine.
Reblogging link from a fellow foodie who publishes wonderful recipes via their food blog "Tasteful Tale Recipes". These recipes are specifically for food cooked using an air fryer. (For more air fryers recipes from this blog click here.)
