How to use an airfyer

Everyone seems to have an air fryer these days. If you’re thinking about buying one, you might be wondering how to use an air fryer. We’ve put together a step-by-step guide on how to use an air fryer.

Step 1: Preheat the air fryer

Most air fryers have a preheat function. Preheating helps your food cook evenly and achieves that delicious crispy texture.

Step 2: Prepare your food

Depending on what you’re cooking, you may need to cut your food into uniform pieces or coat it in a light layer of oil. This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the basket.

Step 3: Place the food in the basket

Once your food is ready to be cooked, put it into the basket of the air fryer. Leave enough space between the pieces of food so the hot air can circulate.

Step 4: Set the temperature and timer

Check your air fryer’s manual or recipe book to determine what temperature you need to set it to and how long it will take to cook. Most air fryers have a timer function, so you can set it and forget it while your food cooks.

Step 5: Check and flip your food

Depending on the size and type of food you’re cooking, you may need to flip it halfway through the cooking time. Use tongs or a spatula to flip the food and be careful not to overcrowd the basket.

Top tips for using an air fryer

• Follow the recommended cooking times and temperatures for your chosen food.
• Some air fryers have different cooking functions, such as a roast or bake setting, so familiarize yourself with these and use them as needed.
• If you’re cooking multiple batches of food, let the air fryer to cool down between batches. This will prevent the food from overcooking or burning.
• Use a small amount of oil or cooking spray to coat the basket before you add the food. This will help to prevent sticking and make cleaning up easier.

Three air fryers we’ve got our eye on:

• COSORI Pro II Air Fryer Oven Combo
• Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer Oven
• COSORI Air Fryer, 5 QT, 9-in-1 Airfryer Compact Oilless Small Oven

Happy cooking!

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