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All About Air Fryers

Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service

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What is an Air Fryer?

Air fryers are a revolutionary kitchen appliance that mimics the results of deep with nothing more than hot air and a tiny amount of oil.

The Air Fryer circulates air at high temperatures up to 400F for about 10-25 minutes, which “fries” the food and gives it the same satisfying fatty taste with less fat.

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HOW DOES Air Fryers all have similar functions and are generally easy to work. IT WORK? • Adjust the temperature based on what you are ; with meat items that are thick, the highest temperature is usually needed. • Pull out the basket and load in your favorite recipe. Air fryers can prepare meat, ground meat, seafood, vegetables, frozen foods, and more! • Close the basket and adjust your timer to the required cook time. Press start and Voila!

Make some of your favorite dishes in THREE easy steps!

Deep Fryers vs Air Fryers

• Deep fryers require enough oil to • Air Fryers only need a tablespoon of oil completely submerge the food. or no oil at all to cook foods. • The oil soaks the food item making it • * This sometimes causes the food to higher in saturated fat & more be a little dryer than when deep fried. calories. • Air fryers have different cooking • Deep fryers can only fry food. methods such as , , and even !

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What are the Benefits of an Air Fryer? Cooks healthier fried foods Quick cook time and hassle to a crisp, with less oil and free preparation - make a less fat. meal in 30 minutes!

Safer and more economical No cooking smells around the than deep fryers because it house because of built in uses less oil and uses less filters and compact style. energy.

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Average Cooking Times Vegetables:A TempA TimeA • Asparagus 400F 5 min • Broccoli 400F 6 min • Potatoes 400F 15 mins • Corn 390F 6 min Meat:A TempA TimeA • Chicken Breast 380F 12 min • Burger (4oz) 370F 16-20 min • Rib Eye (8 oz) 400F 10-15 mins • Pork Chops 400F 12 min Seafood:A TempA TimeA • Salmon 380F 12 min • Shrimp 400F 5 min • Calamari 380F 4 mins • Scallops 400F 5-7 min

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Cost

• Air fryers can cost between $70- $300 depending on the technology and features for versatility.

• Although, all air fryers produce the same results, more expensive ones will have more features for your personal liking.

• Overall, air fryers are cost effective saving you on resources and energy while also saving you time.

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How to Clean Your Air Fryer • Air fryers have easy removable parts that are safe and made with non-stick material. • Begin cleaning by unplugging the air fryer from the outlet and taking out all removable parts. • All removable parts can be cleaned in the dishwasher or hand washed with dish soap. • Wipe down the inside and outside of the air fryer with a sponge and soapy water. • Dry all parts before putting them AirAFryerACleaningA&AMaintenance.A(2019,AMayA01).ARetrievedAJulyA09,A2020,A back in place. fromAhttps://www.newair.com/blogs/learn/air-fryer-cleaning-maintenanceA

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