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Air fryers have gained popularity among many households due to their convenience and simplicity in cooking, helping users save a lot of leisure time. However, not everyone knows how to use an air fryer correctly. Below, Media Mart will list for you some common misconceptions leading to improper use of air fryers that many people fall into.
1. Air Fryers Do Not Require the Use of Oil
In reality, air fryers, also known as Air Fryers, meaning fryers using air. According to this, air fryers operate on the mechanism of a heating coil, which heats up. Then, a fan circulates hot air to cook the food in the fryer. However, in Vietnam, air fryers are renamed from 'air fryers' to 'oil-free fryers.'
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Firstly, some dishes require a beautiful golden color and crispiness, which need to be brushed on the surface of the food to avoid drying out or burning during the cooking process. For example, fried tofu, french fries, or spring rolls,...
The human body still needs a certain amount of fat for storage and metabolism. Therefore, completely eliminating fat from food may adversely affect health.
2. Place small, thin, and light foods directly into the fryer
You must remember that the fan of the fryer operates at high power. Therefore, small, thin, light foods such as sesame seeds or fruits, nuts placed directly into the fryer will cause the food to shatter and scatter, getting into the fan vents causing damage. You can use aluminum foil to wrap these pieces of food to avoid direct fan airflow.
3. Do not flip or turn food when using an air fryer
You still need to flip or turn the food to ensure it cooks evenly, with the desired aroma and flavor. Now, only a few air fryer products like the Roler RA-3116A use Rapid Air technology, allowing for even air circulation to cook food evenly. Thus, users may not need to flip or turn the food and can easily prepare food. However, many air fryers do not use this technology. Please note and flip the food to achieve the desired dish.
Furthermore, it is very difficult to determine whether you have set the cooking time and temperature accurately for the food. Therefore, checking the doneness of the food during the cooking process is extremely important to avoid situations where the top is burnt while the bottom is still raw.
4. Turn the timer knob counterclockwise
Many air fryer users have encountered this issue, even those who have used it for a long time. For example, initially, you set the timer knob to 30 minutes. However, upon checking, the food is cooked in just 20 minutes. Many people have turned the timer knob counterclockwise back to 0. This, if done for a long time, will tangle, break, or even snap the timer spring. When the timer knob is damaged, it will be difficult to repair, and you will have to spend extra money to buy a new fryer.
Handling this situation is very simple, just take the food out and unplug the power cord. At this point, the fryer stops using electricity, and the timer knob will continue to operate until the spring is fully unwound.
These are some misconceptions about air fryers that many people fall into. Remember to take note and avoid these basic mistakes to prolong the lifespan of your air fryer. Don't forget to follow Media Mart for quick updates on the most useful information.
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