Hot air fryer. Fryers in all their diversity

New, almost space technologies today have come to all spheres of life of a modern person, including the kitchen. Among the latest innovations is the air fryer. This device is able to please everyone, even avid adherents of a proper, healthy diet. The existing conventional wisdom that food fried in oil is unhealthy, modern kitchen appliances can be easily changed.

Allows you to cook almost any food with little or no oil. Favorite dishes like french fries can be cooked with it in such a way that it retains “the same taste”, but at the same time it will be useful. Especially when it comes to aero technology.

How does an oil-free air fryer work?

It is, in fact, an ordinary pan, where potatoes richly drenched in vegetable oil are fried. To make it tasty and nutritious, you may need 2 and 2.5 liters of oil. In addition to the fact that it is difficult to call it healthy food, often french fries can not be cooked in this way even by avid fans. After each frying, such old fryers need to be carefully, and this is a rather laborious and tedious process.

Today, the time for such kitchen appliances is coming to an end, if not already. A new technique has come to replace it, which allows you to achieve traditional tastes using the most. Now you need not 2 liters per kilogram of potatoes, but a tablespoon of sunflower oil.

Often the question "what is an air fryer" is asked by housewives who are used to the fact that it is impossible to cook french fries at home "like in McDonald's" and is needed for this. However, it is not. By the principle of operation, today's air fryer is similar to the traditional one, but has its own differences. As in outdated models, the products here are stacked on a special basket-lattice. But there is no capacity for liters in the new models. Now, in order to get a full-fledged french fries, 10-15 grams of oil per kilogram of product is enough. Under the right conditions: temperature and cooking time (they are regulated as simply as in a microwave), the food will turn out tasty and healthy.

Cooks recommend a working temperature of 80 to 200 degrees for a period of no more than 30 minutes. A fan works inside the appliance, forcing hot air to blow over the prepared foods from all sides, frying them evenly. Hence the name of the deep fryer with the prefix "aero". In devices that work on the principle of an air fryer, an air grill, the cooked food is additionally browned by a grill located above the grate basket.

Not only french fries

Naturally, in modern kitchen devices you can cook a variety of products. Without a harmful amount of oil, any fish, meat, poultry and vegetables can be easily processed. With a certain level of experience, you can even cook desserts.

So, the list of only the most popular recipes among fans of aero technologies has up to 20 positions. And it's not just potatoes baked with chicken or meat. Experienced cooks using an air fryer prepare chips for themselves and their families, bake cheesecakes and bake stuffed peppers. There is even a recipe for julienne of vegetables and sausages. There are also recipes such as:

Chicken breasts wrapped in bacon
meatballs,
dumplings in gravy,
Shrimp with squid,
cottage cheese yoghurt muffins,
Puffs with brisket and cheese.

This is possible due to the fact that all modern models of such equipment allow you to cook several products at the same time - in different sections of the total capacity of the fryer. You just need to remember that the cooking time of different products must match.

Which model to choose?

The most popular model for today is. Thanks to Rapid Air technology, it allows you to cook completely without oil, which is important for those who take care of their health. In addition, such kitchen appliances make it especially convenient to cook from semi-finished products. Plus, the air filter built into the model does not let odors and steam out of the device.

As for the pros and cons of different models, the main disadvantage is the rather high price. On the other hand, the use of an air fryer can be found not only in traditional cuisine, but also in the country or when going to visit, if a richly set table is planned.

Sometimes owners complain that such equipment makes a loud noise, but agree that the pros outweigh the cons.

Do you like fast food: french fries, chicken nuggets, fried wings? It's no secret that these products are very harmful, carcinogenic, causing obesity, cancer, etc. And all this is “thanks” to the product on which it is all fried: vegetable oil. Its calorie content is 900 kcal per 100 gr. This is 1/3 of the daily requirement of the body of an adult! Not to mention the fact that vegetable oil emits substances harmful to health during frying: acrylamide, acrolein, free radicals and fatty acid polymers, heterocyclic amines, etc. And how much oil do you eat with a serving of french fries and wings - 100, 150 gr?

Now imagine that everything that you love so much can be cooked without oil, frying pans, oven fryers, and with a minimum of effort and time! You can not? Well, I couldn't before.

And then I came across on AliExpress (Tmall) such a multi-oven that combines all the advantages of an air grill, a deep fryer and a convection oven: Air fryer ZAF-900 .

tmall, – it a marketplace owned by Alibaba Group, which also owns the AliExpress online marketplace. For the Russian consumer, they differ, in short, in that warehouses Tmall are located in Russia (AliExpress is in China), and all goods in this giant store are quality tested and have the EAC Eurasian Conformity certificate.

Thanks to this air fryer, your favorite dishes will become not only tasty, but also healthy. Guys, this is really cool stuff. As an experienced amateur cook, I was amazed at how easy cooking can be. The people who invented this multi-furnace deserve a monument!

The unique innovative technology allows you to fry, bake vegetables, meat and fish or bake pastries with just one spoon of oil or no oil at all: frying in an air fryer is done by a stream of hot air, which is created by a powerful heating element and circulates under the influence of a fan, which ensures even frying of products with each side, and on the outside forms a golden crisp. Cooking delicious dishes with a delicious crispy crust has become so easy!

A healthy alternative to the deep fryer - for those who care about proper nutrition, but love to eat deliciously. The ZAF-900 air fryer is a real find! Allows you to cook healthy crispy french fries without excess fat and calories!

Dear readers! This is not an advertisement! Coming soon on my channel YouTube I will show you how it works and what it can do. And of course I will share with you a lot of recipes.

Even the food tasted different! More natural. As a fan of fried potatoes with almost forty years of experience, now it seems to me not tasty.

In it you can bake potatoes, apples, meat, fish, vegetables, bake muffins. No oven will be able to cook the product so quickly.

Its cost is comparable to the average cost of a microwave oven - 4800 rubles and with an official Russian guarantee. Its appearance on the market is comparable to the appearance of multicookers at one time!

Below are its technical characteristics, taken from the official website of the manufacturer:

Rated voltage 220-240V, 50/60 Hz
Overall dimensions 27×34.5×32.5 cm
Cord length 1.2 m
Weight 4.35 kg
Power, W 1300

Volume, l 2.6

Electronic control

Display LED, touch

Timer 60 minutes

Cooking temperature, °C 80-200

Black colour

Housing material high-strength plastic

Removable bowl material steel

There is a non-stick coating on the bowl

There are rubber feet

Warranty, 1 year

Country of origin China

In Russia, for such a price, you will not buy this device. The price starts from 6900 rubles, which is 2000 more expensive. So the choice is yours. But if you buy it, you won't regret it.

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Before the holiday, Philips gave me their air fryer for a test drive. Of course, not for my personal pleasure, but for selfish purposes. You can consider me corrupt, but I agreed, especially since Marianna Orlinkova from the Gastronome has already sung her praises more than once. I will say right away that if Philips had not presented it to me, I would not have bought it in my life. I am extremely skeptical about such things. The representative of the company was warned that I would write to my blog, but to Pracoking, only if I liked this thing very much. I was worried. What to do if it turns out to be a rare ge uninteresting, I did not know.

Everything worked out. The air fryer has taken a strong place in my kitchen. I discovered the ability to cook many high-calorie dishes without oil. Buffalo wings, various meatballs, etc. etc. Everything turns out great.
If in brief about what an air fryer is, here is the info from the site:

The Rapid Air Air Fryer's patented technology delivers delicious, crispy French fries with up to 80% less fat than a regular fryer! The unique combination of rapidly circulating hot air and built-in heating element allows you to fry mouth-watering snacks, chicken, meat and more quickly and easily. Air heating generates less steam and odors than conventional frying, and dishes are easier to clean and use!

Philips especially insists that French fries are excellent in the air fryer. Just imagine eating French fries without the itching feeling of guilt and the distinct sensation of a fifth point growing before your eyes.

Can you make real french fries in an air fryer?

The first question I asked myself was, what is real fries?

I'm not afraid of these words, for the standard I took fries from McDonald's. No, McDonald's didn't give me a bucket of potatoes for this post. And if I gave it, I would refuse, because I'm on a diet. But you must admit, their fries are very good!
After that, I wondered, how does McDolds make french fries?

I won’t translate everything for lack of time and laziness (it’s a very large text).

But I will tell you that the author set out to reveal the secret of McDonald's.
To begin with, he identified 4 characteristics of the perfect french fries.
1. The crust should be very crispy, but not hard.
2. Inside the potato should not be empty, it should be soft and airy and have a pronounced potato flavor.
3. Potato should be even golden color.
4. Potatoes should remain tasty and crispy for at least as long as it takes to eat them.
Having defined the criteria, he went to McDonald's to buy a serving of raw frozen fries. Talking about a pregnant woman, and therefore a little country wife, did not help him.

Then he asked for help on his Facebook.

His more resourceful reader, came up with some incredible story, the essence of which I did not fully understand, but it clearly featured Harold McGee. And he did it!

Having studied the potato, our hero noticed that its surface is smooth, but at the same time small bubbles are visible on it, which indicates that it has already been fried once. The size of the potato turned out to be exactly 1/4 inch, which is 2.5 cm: 4 = 63 mm.

Perhaps the researcher decided the matter in the oil? It turned out not. A portion of potatoes, fried by him in ordinary peanut butter, disproved this hypothesis. He got the same potato.

The whole point was that McDonald's was using the traditional double method, but not traditionally. Usually potatoes are fried in oil at a fairly low temperature (about 140-160 degrees), and then at a higher temperature (190-200 degrees). This sequence helps to achieve a crispy crust. The fact is that part of the water in the potato is hidden deeper in it than the other. It takes more energy to push it out. During the first frying, some of the water is evaporated from the potato, allowing the oil to take its place and come into direct contact with the potato cells. At the same time, the water that is hidden deeper remains. Soon the individual starch molecules are released from the larger granules by the action of the hot oil. These molecules come into contact with water molecules, moisturize and form a gel, strengthening the structure of the cells around it. The further the oil penetrates into the potato, the thicker the starch-reinforced cell layer becomes and the denser the outside of the potato becomes.

McDonald's, on the other hand, first boils the potatoes in boiling water for a short time, dips them in hot oil for 50 seconds, freezes them, and then dips them again in very hot oil for 3-4 minutes.
What is all this for?

Cooking in hot water achieves a light golden color instead of a dark brown, and also helps the potatoes retain their firmness and integrity when frying in hot oil. By dipping an almost cooked potato into the oil, you need less time to crust, which means the potatoes are less likely to burn.

The moisture in the potato turns into ice, or rather, sharp, uneven ice crystals. These crystals break down the cellular structure of the potato, making it easier for moisture to escape from the potato and turn into steam. Why is this needed? To quickly form a beautiful crust. That is, it allows you to improve the result achieved by the double method. At the same time, as Katya noticed in this post, due to the fact that the potatoes are very chilled, the outer layer does not overcook, the inner one warms up to the correct temperature, the potatoes turn out to be crispy and keep this crunchiness for a long time.
Behind all this is a more complex chemical process than I have described here. But I don't have the strength to translate it all. The curious and those who know the language will read it themselves. The lazy and the ignorant have something to strive for.

Here's the recipe for you:

1 kg potatoes (about 4 large potatoes)
2 tbsp vinegar
2 liters of vegetable oil
salt
1. Peel the potatoes. Cut off the rounded parts on all sides so that you get a rectangular bar. Cut it into strips 0.6 cm thick, then cut each strip into sticks 0.6 cm thick.
2. Put the potatoes in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes.
3. Put the potatoes in a saucepan, add vinegar, 1 tbsp. salt and 2 liters of water.
4. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Boil 10 minutes. The potatoes should become soft, but should not fall apart.
5. Drain all the water, spread the potatoes on paper towels and leave to dry for 5-10 minutes.
6. At this time, heat the oil in a cast-iron roaster or deep fryer to 200 gr.
7. Using a slotted spoon, dip 1/3 of the potatoes into the oil. The temperature will drop to 180. Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally with a slotted spoon. Transfer to paper towels.
8. Repeat with the rest of the potatoes in 2 passes, each time heating the oil again to 200 gr.
9. Let the potatoes cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
10. For best results, freeze potatoes overnight or up to two months.
11. If you are freezing potatoes, use new oil. Heat the oil up to 200 gr. on high fire.
12. Dip in 1/2 of the potatoes and fry for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Adjust the temperature so that the thermometer shows 180 gr.
13. Transfer potatoes to paper towels and season with salt immediately.
14. To keep the first portion of potatoes warm, store them on a baking sheet in preheated to 100 gr. oven.

What does the air fryer have to do with it, you ask?

And despite the fact that I conducted two experiments with it.

Once I cooked potatoes in the traditional double way, dividing them into two portions.
One portion was fried in oil, the other in an air fryer.

Sliced potatoes were soaked in water for half an hour, dried.

A portion of potatoes (for the air fryer) was mixed with a teaspoon of oil. According to the manufacturer, 1 tablespoon of oil is needed for 1 kg of potatoes.

I heated the oil and deep fryer to 140 degrees.

Fry one serving of potatoes for 3 minutes in oil.

Another in the air fryer, increasing the time to 10 minutes. The manufacturer recommends 15-20 minutes for french fries. My guess is that hot air doesn't conduct heat as fast as oil.

Transferred to paper towel.

I heated the oil and deep fryer to 190 degrees, fried the potatoes in oil for 1 minute, in the air fryer for 5 minutes.

Conclusions: the oil-fried potatoes came out much more like french fries, and to be completely honest, they tasted better.
The potatoes cooked this way in the air fryer were also delicious, but being crispy at the tips, they remained completely soft in the middle.

Only again, in the air fryer, I kept the potatoes a little longer, but taking into account the fact that they were already boiled.

She froze potatoes in two bags, signing them.

Roasted again three days later.

The results were unexpected for me.

French fries fried in oil were similar to McDonald's, but not quite the same. And very oily. Just the way it feels in your mouth. The center was almost empty.
But the potatoes from the air fryer turned out to be very tasty. Evenly crispy, non-greasy, with a soft center.
But it's delicious in a different way. It’s different from McDonald’s, but given the calorie content, I’ll rightly prefer potatoes from an air fryer, and now I’ll try to cook fries for my child only myself.

About the variety of potatoes. Certainly he is important. In our reality, I was only able to buy French fries in Azbuka Vkusa, intended for frying.

In addition, it would be more correct to fry the second portion of potatoes in a deep fryer, which will keep the exact temperature of the oil. I also had dances with tambourines with a thermometer.

What does my experiment say? Yes, nothing. In order to come to unambiguous conclusions, you need to cook hundreds of servings of different varieties of potatoes in different ways, varying the time of frying, boiling, etc.

According to the proposed second method, the potato, however, tastes very close to the potato from McDonald's.
You can’t cook such potatoes in an air fryer, no matter how hard you try.
But you get delicious fried potatoes in it. And what is especially important, there will be much less calories and fat in it.

I look forward to your comments, ideas, suggestions. Especially about why the middle of the potato fried in oil turned out to be empty. Overexposed?

Do you love french fries? I am yes. For a unique aroma and crispy crust. The rating of the best air fryers for the home will help you choose an indispensable assistant for the kitchen and cook not only delicious fried potatoes without oil, but many other healthy dishes.

Air fryers appeared on the market of goods not so long ago, however, they are in demand and popularity because of the ability to cook all kinds of healthy foods. The main advantage is the minimum consumption of fat during heat treatment. As a result, tasty food is not replete with extra calories.

Household appliances are constantly being upgraded. In addition to the main options, progressive units are capable of defrosting products and making semi-finished products.

An air grill is a household electrical appliance that is used for cooking food, thanks to the circulation of hot air flow. This is a glass bowl on a stand with a lockable lid, inside of which there is a fan and a heating element. Outside is the control panel.

An air fryer is similar in capabilities to an air grill: a heating element and a fan are also available. Convection contributes to the uniform heating of the food being cooked. Inside it is different, it has similarities with a deep fryer: a grid and a Teflon pan instead of a Teflon pan and a grate.

Almost the same list of dishes can be prepared in the devices, which are fried, steamed, baked. The air grill has additional options: it sterilizes jars, prepares cereals. Both household units do an excellent job of cooking diet food, very little oil is required when frying. Safe for health.

The main distinguishing features of the air fryer:

lower power consumption compared to air grill;
reduction of cooking time by almost one and a half times.

How to choose an air fryer

The air fryer belongs to multifunctional household appliances, the main advantage of which is the low time spent on cooking and saving the nutritional qualities of culinary products. What selection criteria to pay attention to?

Functional

The device housing contains a fan and a heating element, the recommended power of which is from 800 to 2000 watts. For the kitchen at home, a device with a power of up to 1400 watts is suitable.
The removable bowl is intended for products. The heating element heats up, the temperature in the working area rises. There is constant air circulation in the chamber to improve the effect of heat.

Hot air convection affects:

frying;
grilling;
baking;
breaded dishes;
French fries.

The volume of the bowl affects the consumption of oil and potatoes, as well as the yield of the finished product. For an average family, a sample with a volume of 1.5 - 2 liters is suitable.

The capacity indicates the mass of potatoes that fit in the bowl: minimum 250 g, maximum 1.5 kg. Deep fryer with a volume of 1.5 - 2 liters holds 1 - 1.2 kg of product.

Stainless steel and plastic are materials for the production of the case, which is equipped with thermal insulation to prevent the device from heating up. Plastic samples are characterized by lightness. Stainless steel products are stylish and durable.

The thermostat is responsible for a stable temperature in the heating element. A short circuit is the cause of a fire in the absence of a thermostat.

Control

Mechanical, electronic. Electronic samples are equipped with a screen that displays information about the modes and processes. They stand out for their ease of use, but the prices are higher.

Timer

Typically set to 30 or 60 minutes. Gives a signal after the set time has elapsed.

An additional option is a transparent viewing window that allows you to observe the progress of cooking. Special models are equipped with air filters that serve to absorb odors during cooking in the house.

Temperature regime

Household appliances have the ability to regulate the mode of heat treatment. Give importance to the minimum and maximum temperature thresholds:

the minimum value ranges from 60° to 120°. Samples with a minimum temperature of 60 ° are suitable for drying vegetables and fruits, drying;
the highest temperature varies between 200 - 240 °. Necessary for baking flour products.

Equipment

The set comes with removable bowls, the volume of which is 3 liters. Instances of larger capacity are produced, however, they are characterized by large dimensions and increased energy consumption. To prevent the bowl from burning, the air fryer has a non-stick layer. The kit includes:

a baking sheet for baking flour products;
grill grate;
basket for cooking french fries;
metal skewers for vegetables and fish, meat.

How does it work

Basic principles and procedure:

connect an electrical appliance to the network;
a grid with products is placed, the heat treatment process begins;
crispy crust is typical for products, useful and nutritious properties are preserved;
after frying, the basket with products is removed from the pallet;
turn off the kitchen appliance.

The technique simplifies the culinary process, allows you to prepare an appetizing and healthy meal.

Which company is better to buy

Air fryers are varied. Distinctive properties - dimensions and shape. There are traditional or desktop models, there are samples built into furniture.

Produced by manufacturing companies that specialize in household appliances: Tefal and Philips, Magnit and Saturn, Endever and Hilton, Royalty line and Adler, Prinsess and Irit. From the range of goods, a model is selected by price, color, capacity and power. The pricing policy is affected by both the quality of the invoice and the brand's fame. Of course, the popular Tefal models are expensive, and the Saturn is budget. What equipment is better to buy? When choosing products, focus on the functionality of the model.

The price of budget samples is an indisputable advantage. But is the choice always justified in order to save money? Cons of cheap units:

hard to take apart to clean. Oil gets inside the elements, which makes it difficult to care for the device;
single-layer filters of low quality, do not cope well with their functions. As a result, there is smoke and an unpleasant smell in the kitchen;
uneven frying of french fries due to the lack of the "cold bottom" function.

Rating of quality air fryers 2019

The sympathy of customers, personal experience in using household appliances, and the popularity of models are taken as the basis. The main indicators are described, the positive and negative sides of the air fryer, it is indicated how much the device costs. This information will help you choose a product consciously.

10. Kitfort KT - 1621

Specifications:

Power 1800 W;
Volume 3 l;
Cover on bracket;
Mechanical control;
Timer;
Temperature regulation.

Advantages:

used as an oven and grill, frying pan and pizza maker;
excellent appearance;
ease of management;
multifunctional.

Flaws:

ingredients are not laid out in two layers.

The average price is 6,890 rubles.

9. Magnit RAF-1001

Specifications:

Power 1300 W;
Capacity 800 g;
Housing plastic;
Mechanical control;
Timer;
Filter;
Cooking temperature from 80° to 190°.

Advantages:

overheating protection;
removable bowl non-stick coating.

Flaws:

lack of an oil drain system;
no removable bowl
no viewing window.

The average price is 4,320 rubles.

8. GFgril GFA - 3500

Specifications:

Power 1500 W;
Volume 3.2 l;
Housing plastic;
Electronic control;
Timer;
Heating regulator;
Filter;
Removable bowl.

Advantages:

compactness;
not noisy;
easy to clean.

Flaws:

persistent industrial smell.

The average price is 7,698 rubles.

7 Philips HD 9240

Specifications:

Power 2100 W;
Capacity 1.2 kg;
Housing plastic, stainless steel;
Electronic control;
Equipment container for cooking products, measuring spoon.

Advantages:

speed of preparation;
containers are easy to remove and wash;
compactness of the model;
replaces the oven;
the possibility of simultaneous cooking of various dishes when installing a divider in the bowl.

Flaws:

small mesh volume for filling products;
slow food production.

The average price is 19,000 rubles.

6. Kromax AF-120

Specifications:

Power 1500 W;
Capacity 1 kg;
Volume 2.35 l;
Housing plastic;
Electronic control;
Timer;
Filter;
Complete set Removable bowl.

Advantages:

compact;
the grate is suitable for washing in the dishwasher.

Flaws:

bad recipes on the lid;
experiments with roasting temperature.

The average price is 10390 rubles.

Specifications:

Power 1450 W;
Capacity 1.5 kg;
Volume 8 l;
Housing plastic;
Electronic control;
Timer;
Viewing window;
Includes mixing paddle, tongs, grills.

Advantages:

multifunctionality;
transparent cover on the bracket.

Flaws:

no filter;
not suitable for draining oil.

The average price is 6190 rubles.

4. TefalActiFry 2 in 1

Specifications:

Power 1500 W;
Capacity 1.5 kg;
Housing plastic;
Electronic control;
Timer;
Transparent cover;
2 frying pans 1500-2000 g and 500 g.

Advantages:

simultaneous preparation of two dishes;
automation of the roasting process;
prepares meat dishes and desserts.

Flaws:

heating of the case at the top.

The average price is 14,990 rubles.

3. Hilton FR 3701

Specifications:

Power 1200 W;
Capacity 1000 g;
Volume 3 l;
Housing plastic;
Electronic control;
Display;
Viewing window;
Removable container with non-stick wear-resistant layer.

Advantages:

multifunctionality;
ease of operation;
lid opening sensor;
Removable handle to prevent overheating.

Flaws:

not identified.

Average price: 2023 rubles.

2. Philips HD 9235

Specifications:

Power 1425 W;
Capacity 800 g;
Volume 3 l;
Housing plastic;
Electronic control;
Timer;
Filter;
Includes skewers, bottom grill.

Advantages:

easy to use;
suitable for cooking a variety of dishes.

Flaws:

inconvenient to care for;
small bowl capacity;
heating during operation.

The average price is 29990 rubles.

1. Tefal FZ 707267 ActiFry

A modern, economical air fryer can cook French fries with little to no oil. The latest technology allows you to cook nutritious meals in a short period of time. A special spatula helps in this, mixing the ingredients and distributing the oil evenly. Thanks to the design of the lid, excess steam is removed.

Specifications:

Power 1400 W;
Capacity 1 kg;
Volume 0.02 l;
Case stainless steel, plastic;
Electronic control;
Timer;
Non-stick ceramic coating;
Measuring spoon included.

Advantages:

lack of water condensate;
no need for advance heating;
multifunctional device;
fast frying of vegetables and meat;
easy to clean.

Flaws:

uncomfortable to wash;
low quality plastic;
lack of spare parts in free sale;
deterioration in taste after several hours of storage.

The average price is 21,999 rubles.
Air fryer Tefal FZ 707267 ActiFry in action:

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Tefal FZ 707267 ActiFry 8%, 9 votes

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What can be cooked in an air fryer

The answer will be long. What is habitually cooked in the oven or conventional deep fryer. However, food from an air fryer will be tastier and healthier due to the lower fat content. The list of dishes that are easy to prepare in air frying is impressive:

rustic potatoes;
French fries;
potato meatballs;
cheese balls;
baked potatoes;
meatballs;
mushrooms;
fish and meatballs;
fried tuna;
baked shrimp;
sausages in the dough;
nuggets;
baked chicken wings.

This is not a complete list of features of the air fryer.

Recipes

Country style spicy french fries

Components:

potatoes - 800 g;
chili pepper - 2 pcs;
ground black pepper - 1 tsp;
olive oil - 1 tbsp. l.;
curry seasoning - 1 tsp

Cooking:

Air fryer heating up to 180°.
Peel potatoes. Cut into slices 1.5 cm thick.
Rinse, dry, remove excess moisture by blotting with a napkin.
Grind chili in a mortar, mix with oil, pepper, curry seasoning. Sprinkle mixture over potato pieces.
Place in basket and insert into air fryer. Set the cooking time to 20 minutes on the timer. Bake until golden brown.
Sprinkle the dish with salt before serving.