The use of air fryer can reduce the use of grease, easy to clean, not as greasy as fried food. Can quickly cook all kinds of food, such as meat, vegetables and so on. Small size, saving kitchen space. However, the capacity of air fryer is usually small, so it can't cook a lot of food at one time. Moreover, the temperature control of the air fryer may not be as accurate as that of the oven, and the cooking effect may be slightly different.
The oven has a large capacity and can cook a large amount of food at one time, which is suitable for family gatherings or holiday celebrations. Temperature control is more accurate, and all kinds of cakes, breads, biscuits and so on can be baked. Can be cooked in many ways, such as baking, barbecue, drying and so on. However, the oven needs to be preheated in advance and the cooking time may be longer. A certain amount of grease is needed, and the cleaning and maintenance of the oven may be complicated.
If we pay more attention to healthy eating and fast cooking, air fryer may be more suitable. And if you like baking cakes or need to cook a lot of food, the oven may be more suitable. Of course, if conditions permit, you can also consider buying an integrated air-fried oven, which can take into account the advantages of both.
The difference between oven and air fryer
1, heating principle: the oven mainly raises the temperature in the oven through the thermal radiation of the upper and lower heating pipes to heat the food; The air fryer conducts heat to the food through high-intensity hot air convection, which makes the food mature.
2, experience: the oven needs to be preheated for a period of time, cooking time may be longer, you need to use a certain amount of grease; Air fryer can cook food quickly, reduce the use of grease, be healthier, and at the same time, it has less oil smoke and is easy to clean.
3. Applicable scenario: The oven is more suitable for baking cakes, bread, biscuits, etc. It can also be used for cooking methods such as barbecue and drying; Air fryer is more suitable for cooking meat, vegetables and so on. You can use less oil and be healthier.
4. Volume and capacity: the air fryer is compact in structure and easy to store, which is suitable for small or less populated families; The oven is huge and rarely moves once it is placed.
5, temperature control: oven temperature control is usually more accurate, can bake all kinds of cakes, bread and so on. ; The temperature control of the air fryer may be slightly insufficient, and the cooking effect may be slightly different.
6. Price: The price of the oven is usually higher than that of the air fryer, and the specific price depends on the brand and function.