Air-fryer tips

Asair-fryer’sbecomemorepopularandaffordableastheyearsgoby,manypeoplefindthemselves withthesegadgets,butarenotquitesureofitsfullpotential.Listedbelowaresometipsforyour convenience:

No need to preheat! Use as little oil as possible

Use oil from a reusable spray bottle instead of a non stick spray as it leaves a residue in the airfryer basket

Use an air fryer liner (silicone or paper) for crumbed foods or when you'd like the food to retain sauce or with sticky food as this helps to avoid having to wash air fryer basket

Add a slice of bread to the bottom of the basket to collect extra grease which will result in an easier clean up. (Remember don't throw the bread away after doing this! Crush it into smaller pieces and give it to the birds or chickens. Food must never be thrown in the bin!!)

All dishes/pans that are suitable for an oven will be suitable for an air fryer Avoid placing hot air fryer basket on surfaces that could burn and are not heat friendly

Add a little water at the bottom of the air fryer basket if cooking foods that are fatty and smoke easily (chicken wings)

For an even cook or browning, don't overcrowd or stack foods on top of each other, rather place them alongside each other

Use breadcrumbs for breading foods instead of flour and eggs as it will not be the same as deepfrying

Soak skewers in water before using to prevent them from burning

Wipe out any residue with paper towel and immediately soak the air fryer basket after cooking with warm water and dishwashing liquid

Clean the inside of the airfryer often (by the element) not just the basket as it gets caked with grease and grime

14 Never scrub the basket with anything harsh/ rough as this ruins or could remove the non stick layer of the basket

17. Best place to position the air fryer is under the stove's hood.

18. Air fryers are best for hot weather as it does not heat up the home the same way an oven does.

19. An Air fryer is the way to go for reheating leftovers!

20.Simply remove the basket and shake it to turn food contents that do not require careful turning (potatoes veggies, liquid)

21. Clean the inside of the airfryer often (by the element) and not just the basket as it gets caked with grease and grime

22. Foil is air fryer friendly

23.Hand wash the air fryer basket and avoid using the dishwasher

24.The air fryer can be used for roasting chickpeas, nuts etc.