Five important tips for the hot air fryer

With the Airfryer you can fry many delicacies until they are crispy. These five tricks will help you to use the Airfryer properly.

If you regularly browse social media for new recipe ideas and food trends, you’ve probably come across the hot air fryer as the latest trendy kitchen appliance at least once recently. This seemingly extremely practical kitchen appliance, which now seems to be replacing the Thermomix, combines – depending on the model – six preparation options in a medium-sized machine. This means that numerous delicacies can be fried until crispy – and with little to no fat.

1. Simple Airfryer tricks: preheating, temperature settings and cooking times

Much like an oven, preheating your air fryer is crucial to achieving optimal results. Especially for dishes that require extra crispiness, you should heat the device to the desired temperature before use. This ensures that your food is exposed to the right temperature right from the start, which improves the texture.

Even after preheating the air fryer, the correct setting in terms of temperature and time is crucial for the success of your dishes. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and the recipe instructions. You can also experiment with different temperature settings and cooking times to find the best result for different types of food.

2. Using oil and baking paper: How to fill the Airfryer

When using the hot air fryer, make sure that the cooking basket is no more than three quarters full and not overfilled. If it is too full, the hot air will not reach all the food evenly. Lightly brushing or spraying the food with oil or oil spray can improve the texture of your potato wedges, chicken nuggets, etc. Fat, even in small amounts, is considered to be a flavor carrier. Use oil with a high smoke point – such as rapeseed or sunflower oil – to avoid smoke development.

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3. Fries, chicken nuggets and co.: Shake and turn

To ensure even browning and cooking, you should shake or turn the food regularly during the cooking process in the Airfryer. This is especially important for smaller foods such as chips, vegetable sticks and fish fingers. First, set the baking time to half, then remove the cooking basket from the device, shake it quickly and bake the dish for the remaining time until crispy.

4. Hot air fryer and accessories: cleaning and maintenance

Use special accessories such as grill racks or inserts to take advantage of the versatility of your deep fryer and prepare a wide variety of dishes.