By Ranita Ray
The invention of the air fryer was a huge step forward for home cooking. It reduces preparation time, helps you save time, and guarantees a high nutritional value. However, knowing how to use an air fryer suitably is necessary for getting the most out of it. Here're 9 quick tips for using an air fryer like a pro.
For example, a chicken breast or salmon filet that has been finely sliced only requires one or two teaspoons of oil per serving for frying.
The amount of oil required to cook breaded chicken, shrimp, or vegetables is little and may be reduced to one or two tablespoons per serving.
It's best to season the food with oil, salt, herbs, and spices before putting it in the air fryer. The air fryer's strong blower might blast the spices off the food.
Thinner or smaller slices of meat can be seared more rapidly with a bit of preheating. Whole poultry and steaks don't need preheating.
Due to its small size, an air fryer tempts the user to overcrowd it while cooking. However, the food will spoil and won't cook uniformly.
Batch cooking and single-layer cooking of food are ideal. The crispiness and browning come from the meal's exposure to hot air circulation.
At least once during cooking, the contents of the air fryer should be tossed or flipped to ensure even frying.
If the food is drying out, put some additional oil on it halfway through cooking. Dry-battered or coated food will brown evenly and crisp up best this way.
Air fryers are great for reviving leftovers without altering their flavour. Reheat your supper leftovers in the air fryer, whether pizza, chicken, or fritters.