We didn’t even know that
The air fryer, in our opinion, could just be the greatest invention humankind has ever developed, ever!
What Is An Air Fryer, Anyways?
Before plunging into the realm of air fryers, we had no idea how many types there were. After a bit of digging, we discovered cylindrical ones, those that resemble a toaster and even an oven too. But if you take the time to categorize them, it all boils down to two main types:
- Basket Air Fryer
It is as its name suggests, an air frying machine in which the food is cooked in a basket. While dishes come out looking like those from a deep fryer, no buckets of oil are used. A healthier option since air is the main source of heating.
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2. Convection Oven Air Fryer
Logic-wise, the convection oven air fryer runs on the same principle. However, structure-wise, instead of a drawer or basket, it’s shaped like a toaster oven with racks inside. It also has more cooking functions compared to the basket air fryer — bake, toast, rotisserie, and broils, just to name a few.
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At first glance, the air fryer may seem to be another kitchen appliance. Nevertheless, when space and money are a concern, the air fryer is a top choice. And when you consider your constant aim for healthier eating, it becomes even apparent what your pick should be. Don’t think cooked meats is all it can do, you’ll be surprised by the many other things you can cook in this gadget.
Surprising Things You Can Cook In An Air Fryer
Cookies
We can hardly believe it either. Aren’t air fryers supposed to be meant for meats and batter? Well, surprise! They are exceptionally skilled at churning out impeccably baked treats as well — chocolate cookies, lava cakes, and scrumptious cinnamon rolls. Many swear by this being the foolproof way of making cookies that are gooey on the inside and crunchy on the outside. If that’s the way how you like them, lucky you for unlocking the secret to the perfect biscuit.
Mac & Cheese
If an air fryer can bake cookies, you can expect them to be no different from an oven. Though, a more lightweight and portable one. And when we think of the oven, everybody’s favorite comfort food: mac and cheese comes to mind. They’ve long been known for being the easiest dish to tackle. Now, with an air fryer, dinner can finally be served within minutes. Just chuck all the ingredients in, with parchment paper and foil covered on top, and voila!
Eggs
Sure there are better, perhaps easier ways to make eggs. But when water is not available (think abrupt water shortages), the air fryer is a lifesaver. Depending on your preference for the day, this beast can cook both hard and soft boiled eggs. All you have to do is preheat the air fryer to 270 degrees, add the eggs and cook for either 12 or 15 minutes. They’ll come up exactly how you want them to be — and the best part: the basket fits up to 6 eggs.
Bananas
We’ve always avoided cooking bananas whenever we can because we all know the aftermath can be messy. Sticky pans don’t sit well with us until we learned how they can be done with air fryers. Easy to clean, easy to use, and most importantly it satisfies our cravings for a dessert. For those with a sweet tooth, you’ll love this delicious sweet treat — caramelized bananas. Before placing them in, brush on a little coconut oil for extra fragrance.
Steak
Before you slam your palm onto your face, steaks turn out unexpectedly good in air fryers. Forget five-star restaurants with exceptional queues, you can now make them yourself at home. You will neither need to master the grill nor count the exact minutes when searing your red meat on a heated pan. All that’s required of you is to rub the steak with a little olive oil, sprinkle on a generous amount of salt and pepper. Flip it over in between cooking time and you’ll be rewarded with the juiciest meat you’ve ever eaten.
Contemplate no more, you need an air fryer. Go grab yours now at ZALORA Philippines today!
