I’ve used an air fryer for a year - here are five things I learned
For me, there’s nothing more comforting than a plate of fries. Whether it’s to accompany a juicy steak, a gut-busting burger, some fried chicken or just on their own dunked in ketchup, these crisp potato treats are quite frankly delish, and very moreish. However, as they’re usually deep-fried in gallons of oil, they’re not particularly healthy. This is where an air fryer can help. These handy kitchen appliances first burst onto the market just over a decade ago, and have improved dramatically over the last ten years. The best air fryers all use hot air, which quickly circulates around food to create the crisp, golden exterior usually associated with deep frying. This also speeds up cooking times too compared to traditional cooking methods. So it’s no surprise they’re popular, with 25.6 million air fryers being sold in the US between January 2020 and December 2021, according to market research firm NPD . I’ve been using an air fryer for just over a year now, and w...