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Are you looking for a healthy and easy way to prepare snacks and meals? With an air fryer you can quickly and safely make crispy fries, roast chicken, roasted vegetables or one of many other options. But what is an air fryer, how does it work exactly and what can you prepare in an air fryer?
An air fryer is also called a hot air fryer, because the appliance uses hot air to fry. However, you don’t need oil with an air fryer. This makes an air fryer a healthy alternative to a traditional deep fryer. With an air fryer you can not only fry, but also bake, grill, roast and braise. With this versatile kitchen appliance, you can quickly and easily prepare your dishes, such as fries, croquettes, chicken, vegetables and cake.
An air fryer circulates hot air at high speed, which ensures the ingredients in the hot air fryer are cooked evenly and quickly. Thanks to the good air circulation, even fries get a crispy crust. You don’t need oil for this. Place the food in the basket or tray. You can usually set the temperature between 80 °C and 200 °C. Check the packaging of the product you want to prepare for the correct settings. Some air fryers have automatic programmes for certain dishes. That way you’ll have a delicious meal in no time.
An air fryer has many benefits:
The best air fryer for you depends on your personal preferences. When making your choice, pay attention to the capacity of the hot air fryer and the size of the appliance, so it fits in your kitchen. Also look at the features you’d like. Think of a timer, temperature control, power and heat-up time, basket capacity, automatic programmes and the available accessories for the model. To help you further, we’ve compiled a top 10 of air fryers.
With an air fryer you can not only fry, but also bake, grill and roast. Discover all the possibilities so you can quickly get started preparing the tastiest meals – in a healthy way. It’s also important to know what not to put in the air fryer, so your hot air fryer lasts a long time.
Are you wondering what the added value of an air fryer is, alongside the oven you probably already have? We’re happy to tell you more about the air fryer and discuss the differences between an oven and an air fryer, so you can decide – whether you use your oven a lot or not – if an air fryer is also a good fit for you.
Are you hesitating between an air fryer or a deep fryer? We’ll gladly set out the differences so you can make the right choice. Go for the typical deep-fried taste you get at a fast-food joint and quickly prepare your snacks with a deep fryer, or choose the healthier and easier option: the air fryer.
To get the most out of your air fryer, it’s important to clean the hot air fryer properly. Some parts can go in the dishwasher, but if there are caked-on food residues, a little more is needed to get your appliance clean. You can use, for example, lemon, soft soap, baking soda, vinegar or a dishwasher tablet. We’re happy to give you tips on how to clean your air fryer properly.
At MediaMarkt we have air fryers from different brands. These differ in power, capacity and features. Philips air fryers are very well known, but there are also many other brands such as Tefal, Princess, KOENIC and Inventum.
There are handy accessories available for the air fryer, depending on the model you have or want to buy. For example, an air fryer grill kit, which lets you grill dishes like meat and fish. For baking, there are special baking tins for the air fryer, so you can easily prepare muffins or cake.
