Tips and tricks for your Airfryer

The Airfryer has become the household appliance of the era. A fryer that cooks without oil - an oven with small dimensions that allows you to make gastronomic magic at a moderate price is a must for any kitchen. Now, if you want to get the most out of it, here are some tips...

It is recommended to preheat the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes before putting the food in.

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Although it may take a little longer, it is advisable to cook the food in a single layer so that it is cooked evenly. If it does not fit, organize cooking in batches but do not overfill the Airfryer.

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Every 7-8 minutes of cooking, you should shake the Air fryer basket to ensure that everything is evenly cooked. It is also advisable to turn the food over so that the bottom does not fill with liquid and the food is done on all sides. Use tongs, if you do not want to have burn marks for life.

It is not recommended to cook with sauce in the Air fryer because the liquid will go to the bottom of the basket and will burn. A wasted task that will end up not giving you the flavor you are looking for anyway. Besides, you can always add them to the dish once cooked.

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Place a slice of bread in the bottom of the basket to absorb the fat released by the food and make it drier and crispier.

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When you finish cooking a dish, do not remove it immediately. Turn off the air fryer and let it stand for 2-3 minutes. This will ensure that the food is juicier and does not dry out when you take it out.

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Remember when you used to reheat food in the microwave and it would dry out? Well, that's not an issue with the Air fryer, where you'll find that reheated food is just like freshly made.

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One of the problems with the Airfryer is how dirty it gets. To avoid this, use special vegetable paper for air fryers or, more simply, aluminum foil. Of course, even if it isn't as dirty, you will still have to clean it.

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The air fryer is designed to cook with hot air, so using grease will only complicate the process by generating smoke.

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It is a good idea to spray some oil on the food because it helps to enhance the browning of the food and prevents it from sticking to the basket.

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In the air fryer you can use any oven-safe element. Now, the best are the silicone molds, because they adapt to the shape of the basket. They are easy to clean and have very nice colors that will give a nice touch.

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Each air fryer manufacturer comes with an instruction manual with cooking times for the most common foods. Of course, every home and every fryer is different, so the best thing to do is to try it out, get to know yours and, with time and use, adapt to its mechanisms.

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It is possible that, many people will criticize you at first, but they will end up being envious of the wonderful accessories you can buy for your Air fryer. The grids are top sellers and will help you place more and better cooked food.

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In fact, toasting bread in the air fryer, with the help of racks, has become a morning essential for many people. Say goodbye to your old toaster.

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Even if you think it is not too dirty, you should clean both the basket and the reservoir of the air fryer after each use. Failure to do so may contaminate the taste of subsequent meals.

If you go on Instagram, influencers blast you with recipes for the air fryer but few tell you that this appliance is a marvel for fruit: baked apples and bananas, mixed fruit skewers... You name it.

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It is also recommended that you place the air fryer under an extractor fan and away from heat sources.

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