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General Tips for Air Frying

 

 

Ever since the air fryer was introduced into our lives, it totally changed the cooking game. Nowadays, there are all sorts of meals and preparations that can be done in an air fryer instead of getting dozens of dishes dirty and grimy, plus, you’ll get healthier food! But if you just purchased your air fryer and have no idea how to use it, let alone the best practices, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, we’ll explore the best general tips to use your air fryer and get the best results, while you care for your appliance and have it last much longer.

Preheat your air fryer

This tip should be applied to any other heating device, not only your air fryer. If you forgot to read your air fryer manual, you missed the part where it says you should always preheat it before placing food inside. This action will help get even cooking on the food. Some air fryers even have a preheat setting on their menu, but even if it doesn’t, you can still run a short cycle of 3 minutes at medium temperature before cooking your food.

Spray some grease on the basket

It doesn’t matter if your food doesn’t require oil, you should still pour or spray a bit of oil directly onto the basket. You can grease the basket by rubbing a few drops tight at the bottom of the grates. This tip is particularly valuable because it’ll prevent the food from sticking to the basket.

Another thing to keep an eye out for is non-stick cooking spray. NEVER use it along with the air fryer, since it contains some ingredients that can end up chipping the inside coating of the air fryer. Stick to vegetable oil instead.

Never overfill the basket

While your air fryer basket is big and can fit a lot of food, it’s still advisable to avoid overcrowding it. Filling your basket too much will prevent ingredients from cooking well, get crispy, or properly brown. If you need to cook a lot of food on your air fryer, it’s better to cook in smaller batches so everything cooks evenly and comes out fresh and ready to be enjoyed.

How to avoid smoke in your air fryer

It can be a bit scary for new air fryer users to see white smoke coming out of the top of the unit or by the sides. This happens especially when you’re cooking greasy food, but it’s completely normal. Still, if you want to avoid this, you can pour a couple of tablespoons of water at the bottom of the basket. You can also place a slice of bread to soak up the grease that leaks from the food while cooking. These two remedies can stop the smoke while your food cooks normally.

Clean the basket after each use

This tip is crucial to extend the life of your air fryer. After each use, use a non-abrasive sponge and soapy water to clean the basket thoroughly and let it air dry afterward. If you find some grime that’s hard to come off, don’t scrub! make a paste with baking soda and water and let it sit for a few minutes before wiping with a damp cloth.

These are some of the top tips to use your air fryer like a pro. You’ll end up with delicious, juicy and fresh food and your appliance will last for years.