what is an air fryer

An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that allows you to cook crispy, golden-fried food without using a pot or pan full of oil. It works by circulating hot air rapidly throughout its interior, similar to a convection oven, using a fan that circulates hot air around food in a perforated tray or basket. Because all the surface areas of the food are exposed to the hot air, the food cooks to become crispy on all sides without having to be submerged in hot oil. Air fryers differ based on size and cooking functionality, and they can be standalone countertop appliances or built into ovens or ranges. They come in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and weights, and they are available at a range of price points. Air fryers are designed to cook foods just as crispy as a deep-fryer without a lot of added fat. They can be used to heat frozen foods or cook all sorts of fresh food, such as breaded foods like frozen chicken tenders or unbreaded starchy items like french fries or tater tots. However, one drawback to the air fryer is that you cant cook foods dipped in liquid batter, such as onion rings or fried chicken.