In recent years a growing number of people are paying more attention to healthier eating. The air fryer helps you reduce your fat intake and makes it easy to cook and prepare delicious, healthy dishes, compared to traditional greasy deep-frying methods. As a result, the air fryer is now a hot item for every health-conscious family! Here is some information about air fryers and the things you need to look out for before you buy, plus some recommended models.

Air Fryer Principle

An air fryer makes use of a rapid heat generator at the top and high-speed hot air circulation technology to cook the food. This causes the fat and oils from the ingredients themselves to come out. You get the same delicious cooking result as deep-frying but without having to use extra cooking oil.

Air Fryer Shopping Tips

1. Type

Air fryers are available in a wide range of designs, with different features and functions to match the needs of different consumers. You can pick a model that is more stylish, or come in a unique color or choose one based on features such as smart menus, pre-set cooking functions, easy temperature control etc.

2. Cooking capacity

Some air fryers are known for their compact size and capacity to prepare small portions. For general households (3-4 persons), choose an air fryer with a cooking capacity of 2L or below. If there are more members in the family, select an air fryer with a larger capacity.

3. Size

Your kitchen may not be big enough to accommodate an oversized air fryer so check its capacity to ensure you have enough space to put it in.

4. Easy to clean

Pay attention to details on how to clean the inner pot and heating tube and remember to wash different parts according to instructions. For example, the spaces between the cooking rack/net are narrow and need to be cleaned with a toothbrush. Some air fryers have parts that can be dismantled which make them more convenient to clean.

Hot Brands：PHILIPS , Cuisinart , TEFAL , NOVEL

Air Fryer Q&A

Q: Do I need to add oil when I cook food in an air fryer?

A: If the food itself contains fat such as meat, there is no need to add oil. But if the food contains hardly any or no fat, such as seafood or vegetables, or has a layer of flour or dough, such as salty crispy chicken, apply a little oil on the surface to prevent the meat from drying out. The air fryer uses less oil when compared to traditional frying methods.

Q: Do I need to add a little water to the ingredients before cooking?

A: Starch-based food from the refrigerator can be directly air-fried (e.g. bread or pastry) or you can spray a small amount of water on any meat to make it more smooth and tender.

Q: Do I need to flip or turn the ingredients regularly?

A: Although an air fryer cooks food using 360-degree high-speed hot air circulation technology, you can flip or turn the ingredients during the cooking process for even heat distribution as the rapid heat generator is located at the top. However, some new air fryers have a rotating grill rack to ensure food is evenly heated without the need to flip or turn the ingredients.