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Since I first heard aboutair fryers, I’ve frequently wondered if I should get one for myself.
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I could definitely see an air fryer being a worthwhile purchase if the claims were in fact true.
I also asked a registered dietitian if the air-fried food is as healthy as it claims to be.
Whatever your reservations may be, their answers may be just the convincing you needed.
Convection ovens are the only other unit with similar capabilities.
Heidi Larsen, creator ofFoodie Crushagrees that air-fried food is as tasty as it’s advertised to be.
In any case, Yeung recommends it as an exciting tool for adventurous cooks.
And kitchen professionals think that it can be a worthwhile purchase, too.
“An air fryer is fun!”
But you don’t need to spend a lot for one that works well.
It’s not as easy to set up as other appliances.
But what it lacks in simplicity it makes up for in efficiency.
“I love how fast it comes to temp and the lack of cleanup,” says Le.
“Anything very wet or battered will probably just stay very wet,” says Le.
So, should you get one?
If you’re lukewarm on fried food or your kitchen is tiny, skip it for now.
Try these amazing recipes if or when you add an air fryer to your kitchen.
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Get super crispy tofu, without the hassle of using a deep-fryer.
