What is an Air Fryer?
A hot air fryer is a kitchen appliance in which food can be deep-fried, grilled, baked, and cooked using hot air. According to Steffi Sinzenich, a food blogger who runs a popular blog, “Food becomes particularly crispy and hardly any oil is needed. Things like French fries or breaded dishes are lower in fat and healthier.”
Advantages of Air Fryers
- Quick and low-fat cooking: Circulating hot air means that food is cooked evenly and usually faster than in an oven.
- No smell of fat in the kitchen: The closed oven of an air fryer ensures that there is no smell of fat in the kitchen, making it a great option for cooking meals.
- Easier to use: Most appliances have fixed settings with pre-set temperatures and cooking times for dishes like French fries, vegetables, meat, or bread.
Popular Air Fryer Recipes
Steffi Sinzenich’s blog is full of air fryer recipes, including crispy, juicy air fryer salmon cubes. Here’s a simple recipe:
Ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, salmon cubes
Instructions:
- Cut the salmon into cubes, then mix in a bowl with a little olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.
- Put the salmon in the basket of the hot air fryer and cook at 200 degrees Celsius for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket once during that time.
- Serve the salmon cubes quickly, either as a salad topping or with a delicious dip.
Justyna Szamocka, another food blogger and cookbook author, is also a fan of air fryer recipes. She cooks many dishes with the air fryer and presents them on her blog. “An air fryer is perfect for families, singles, or couples,” she says. “You save lots of time as bread rolls are baked in 4 to 5 minutes or a frozen pizza in 8 to 10 minutes.”
Benefits of Using an Air Fryer
- Time-saving: Air fryers can save you time as they cook food faster than traditional ovens.
- Healthier options: Air fryers allow you to cook healthier meals as they use less oil than traditional deep-frying methods.
- Space-saving: Air fryers are compact appliances that occupy minimal space in small kitchens.
What to Consider When Buying an Air Fryer
- Think about what you want to use the air fryer for and how often
- Consider the space you have for the appliance in your kitchen and how many people you want to cook for with an air fryer
- Look for compact appliances that occupy minimal space in small kitchens, and larger appliances with two drawers
Conclusion
Air fryers are a versatile kitchen gadget that can help you cook a variety of dishes quickly and healthily.
