First, the principle of air fryer

Frying means that the sugar, amino acids and other substances contained in food are baptized by Maillard reaction in the process of heating and ripening, thus giving ordinary ingredients a unique and attractive color and fragrance.

Since ancient times, fried food is a panacea to soothe the soul and relieve stress. A crisp bite can make the body's DNA dance.

The crisp taste of the food in the air fryer is created by the super fan, and the heat flow circulates rapidly in the closed space. It can also take away the moisture on the surface of the food, so the food is fried with the real thing. The working principle of the air fryer is the closest, and the hair dryer counts as one.

Hot air continuously circulates heat flow in a closed pot, taking away the moisture on the surface of food, which is the origin of crispy taste.

Second, air fryer: it is healthier without oil.

In fact, the air fryer is not completely oil-free. When making many foods with low fat content (such as potatoes), the surface should be coated with oil. Compared with turning the pan and frying in oil, this way looks really "lower in fat".

Evaluation bloggers have done an experiment to make French fries and chicken wings with three different air fryers and traditional fryers, and then monitor their fat content and calories. The results are as follows:

The fat content of homemade French fries and homemade chicken wings made by three air fryers is indeed lower than that of fryers.

The average fat loss of homemade French fries and air fryer was 53%; Home-made chicken wings and air fryers reduce fat by an average of 20%. The calories of homemade chicken wings made by three air fryers are also lower than those of fryers, but it is the turn to make homemade French fries, and two of them have more calories than fryers.

So whether the air fryer is healthier depends on what is done. The suggestions are: stir-fry more meat and less potatoes and sweet potatoes with high starch content.

Third, the difference between oven and air fryer

1, air fryer is hot air circulation.

It's a small air oven, more like frying. When heated quickly, it can make food juicy and oil-free. But it has small capacity and few functions, and is only suitable for some automatic and faster cuisines.

2. The oven is heated up and down.

The oven has a stronger temperature control function and can do all kinds of things, such as baking cakes and so on. The capacity is larger and the price is more expensive.

In fact, the function of the air fryer is similar to that of the oven, except that the oven is bulky and troublesome to operate, and the air fryer is more space-saving, easier to store and convenient to move, which is more suitable for friends who rent a house outside and have to move from time to time.

In addition, the operation of the air fryer is completely without any difficulty. You can wait for delicious food to come out of the table in three steps: put the ingredients into the pot, gently push the pot into the host, and set the temperature and time.

I usually prepare lunch at work in the morning. I put the ingredients in the refrigerator the day before. After getting up, I put them directly in the air frying pan. I set the temperature and time, then brush my teeth and wash my face, and prepare food for the cat. After that, I put them directly into the basin to work. It's so convenient and time-saving.

Fourth, how to choose when buying an air fryer?

The greater the power of the air fryer, the faster the temperature rises and the shorter the time for making food; Spiral chassis is more conducive to hot air convection circulation and food baking is more uniform; The capacity of air fryer is generally 2-6L, so try to choose a bigger one. Because the air fryer can only be tiled one layer, it can't be stacked, otherwise it will be easily heated unevenly. The capacity is about 4L, and you can put up to 8 chicken wings at a time. Be sure to choose a body made of non-stick material, otherwise it will be difficult to wash off after sticking the ingredients.

1, time and temperature performance

The performance of electronically controlled air fryer is better than that of mechanical control.

Why do different air fryers show completely different cooking effects under the same operation mode? Time and temperature performance of products are the main influencing factors.

Time and temperature accuracy: reflect the deviation of actual working time and temperature from the set value. The electric control type air fryer is more accurate in setting, while the mechanical control type relies heavily on the setting of the scale line when adjusting, and there are inevitable operation errors, so the deviation rate is higher.

2. Temperature rising speed

The speed at which the central temperature in the pot rises to a stable working temperature.

After setting the temperature, the central temperature of the air fryer will rise rapidly. The faster the temperature rises, the shorter the time to reach the set temperature, and the sooner it can be used, the better.

3. Temperature fluctuation

The fluctuation of the central temperature in the pot.

The greater the fluctuation range, the more unstable the temperature is, and the more easily it becomes uneven when heated. The temperature fluctuation range of electric control air fryer and mechanical control air fryer is 5.5 ~ 35.5℃, and the electric control air fryer is more stable.

V. Standby power consumption

Standby power consumption increases in turn: mechanical