Experts caution against using air fryers instead of ovens
In recent years, the air fryer has taken modern kitchens by storm — promising crisp, delicious results with far less oil and effort. For many households, it’s even begun to replace the traditional oven entirely. But while air fryers are convenient and energy-efficient, culinary and consumer experts are warning that they may not always be the best choice. Certain foods simply don’t cook well in an air fryer, and in some cases, they can even pose safety risks. Moreover, what seems like an economical alternative may not be as cost-effective when used for larger or more complex meals.
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Experts caution against using air fryers instead of ovens
Technological advances have definitely made their way into the kitchen. Nowadays, more and more people have replaced their ovens with air fryers, which have become very popular appliances.They have overtaken the place of the slow-cookers and work using hot air that circulates at a very high speed.
Air Fryers are a healthier alternative to deep frying, providing the same results but with no or much less oil.
However, culinary experts claim that there are certain foods that shouldn’t
be cooked in an air fryer.
Kitchen gadgets
While broccoli won’t do great in this appliance because of its bland taste compared to the old-fashioned cooking, it is other foods that are the main concern.
For example, popcorn is a definite air fryer faux pas due to its potential to ignite, Mirror reports. This is because the kernels may get stuck in the air fryer’s heating elements, posing a serious fire threat.
Another ingredient is the wet batter. The crispy coating on fried chicken is something most chicken lovers enjoy, but an air fryer won’t get hot enough for it to set properly, resulting in a messy and soggy dish.
Martin Lewis, a money-saving expert, says that relying on air fryers for cooking everything may not always be a good idea because of the time and money it takes for certain foods to be made.
Groceries
“Air fryers are good for small things that cook quickly,” he said during an appearance on This Morning. “If you’re gonna have to use your air fryer 15 different times for different items, generally, on energy usage, you’d be better off to use an oven. So it’s an interesting thought.”
He continued: “If you’re gonna have to use your air fryer fifteen different times for different items, generally on energy usage you’d be better off to use an oven.
“If you’re doing a jacket potato for 10 minutes it’s going to be far cheaper [in the microwave] than doing a single jacket potato in an oven and keeping it on for an hour and a half.
Steven Kipling at Which? backs up this opinion. “The savings soon drop off if you have to cook in batches. And if you’ve got lots to cook you might well, as air fryers don’t have as T.ap the p.hoto to v.iew the full r.ecipe.
