AIR FRYER CONVECTION OVEN

The idiom 'Greatest thing since sliced bread' means that something is the best and most useful innovation or development invented for a long time. Example of use: “I've bought a new AIR FRYER, it's the greatest thing since sliced bread, I can't believe I ever cooked without it”.

An air fryer is a small countertop convection oven designed to simulate deep frying without submerging the food in oil. A fan circulates hot air at high speed, producing a crisp layer via browning reactions producing crispy foods.

Interior of an air fryer: Air fryers circulate hot air to cook food that would otherwise be submerged in oil. The air fryer's cooking chamber radiates heat from a heating element near the food, and a fan circulates hot air.

What is an air fryer?

The air fryer is essentially an amped-up countertop convection oven—it doesn’t actually fry your food. (Although, keep in mind that there’s a difference between air-frying and baking.) Patented by Philips Electronics Company, the small appliance claims to mimic the results of deep-frying with nothing more than hot air and little or no oil.

This gadget has surged in popularity over the last few years—nearly 40% of U.S. homes had one as of July 2020, according to the market research firm NPD Group. There are all kinds of things you can air-fry—from frozen chicken wings and homemade french fries to pork chops, ribeye steaks, salmon, roasted vegetables and fresh-baked bread...plus you can hard boil & soft boil eggs (with no water) with the push of a button.

WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR ITEM TO COOK IN YOUR AIR FRYER?

French fries are arguably the most popular thing to cook in an air fryer. Air fryers use a fraction of the oil as deep-frying, and making French fries in them result in an appreciably crisp exterior and fluffy inside without the greasiness.

How do air fryers work?

The top section of an air fryer holds a heating mechanism and fan. You place the food in a fryer-style basket and when you turn it on, hot air rushes down and around the food. This rapid circulation makes the food crisp—much like deep-frying, but without the oil.

IS AN AIR FRYER A HEALTHY WAY TO COOK?
Here's What a Dietitian Says:" The air fryer is a healthier option because it has fewer calories, uses less oil and can result in less inflammation."

THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW: Air fryer will save you on your electric bill since they are crazy fast. Air fryer because they use almost no oil will save you calories and weight loss.  Air fryer will save you time simply drop a frozen bag of chicken drumsticks into basket set temperature 2oo C for about 20 minuteas and close the door...when the bell rings its time to eat. Meal is over instead of pouring hot oil down your drain and scrubbing pots and pans until the cows come home...simply wipe the basket and the bottom of the air fryer with a light spray detergent and cleanup is done?

THINGS YOU MAY WANT TO SAVE:Your big bulky ovens, your microwaves, your electric skillets and donate to THE SALVATION ARMY

ZENTRAVELER SAYS:  Owning an air fryer is a big decision. No one wants to buy something they don’t need, but it doesn’t have to be a difficult one, because there are so many great benefits to owning an air fryer that you wouldn’t have imagined before you bought one.

ENOUGH MEAT AND POTATOES HOW ABOUT SALMON STEAK

AIR FRYER TIPS:  In order to really enjoy your air fryer you need to go online and download the cheat sheet which shows the temperature and time to cook most food items:  ie: chicken drumsticks temp 200 c time 20 to 25 minutes. Next go to youtube and select receipes for your favorite foods. THATS ALL FOLKS!

You’ll soon be making all kinds of great foods in your air fryer and Zenraveler can almost guarantee that if you make an effort to use it, you won’t regret the decision. Your choices of foods are only enhanced by your creativity and immagination? I can hear you at the local butcher " I  would like a quarter pound of"sweetbreads" one-half pound of reindeer tongues and ten ounces of duck beaks." Unless you are French or a foodie you probably never ate sweetbreads. All I can say is they are so delicious they melt in your mouth. What Are Sweetbreads?

Sweetbreads are an organ meat from the thymus gland and pancreas. The easiest sweetbreads to find are from veal, ris de veau; or lamb, ris d’agneau, although beef and pork sweetbreads are also available. Bon Appetit?

The Disclaimer…

All recipes on this website may or may not be appropriate for you, depending on your medical needs and personal preferences. Consult with a registered dietitian or your physician if you need help determining the dietary pattern that may be best for you.

The nutrition information is an estimate provided as a courtesy. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use. Calorie information on food labels may be wildly inaccurate, so please don't sweat the numbers too much.

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