1. Not enough space to place the air fryer?
The principle of the air fryer is to allow the convection of the hot air to crisp the food, so proper space is needed to allow the air to circulate, otherwise it will affect the quality of the food.
Plus, the air coming out of an air fryer is hot, and enough space helps to let the air out, reducing the danger.
It is recommended to leave 10cm to 15cm of space around the air fryer, which can be adjusted according to the size of the air fryer.
2. No need to preheat?
Many people think that the air fryer does not need to be preheated before use, but if you are making baked goods, you need to preheat it first so that the food can color and expand faster.
It is recommended to preheat the air fryer at a higher temperature for about 3 to 5 minutes, or follow the instructions for the preheat time.
A good quality air fryer heats up faster, and there are some types of air fryers that do not require preheating. However, it is recommended to preheat before baking.
3. Can I use the air fryer without adding cooking oil?
Whether you need to add oil or not depends on the oil that comes with the ingredients.
If the ingredients themselves contain oil, such as pork chops, pork feet, chicken wings, etc., there is no need to add oil.
Because the food already contains a lot of animal fat, the oil will be forced out when frying.
If it is oil-less or oil-free food, such as vegetables, tofu, etc., it should be brushed with oil before putting it into the air fryer.
4. Food placed too close?
The cooking method of the air fryer is to allow the hot air to be heated by convection, so the original texture and taste will be affected if the ingredients are placed too tightly, such as pork chops, chicken chops, and fish chops.
5. Does the air fryer need to be cleaned after use?
Many people will put a layer of tin foil or baking paper in the pot and throw it away after cooking, eliminating the need for cleaning.
Actually this is a big mistake. The air fryer needs to be cleaned after use, then wipe it down with a clean towel.