Air Frying: Is It As Healthy As You Think?

Air fryer is a small kitchen appliance that has become more popular in recent years. It can make use of the principle of hot air circulation to achieve oil-free or less oil cooking, which can retain the original flavour of the food and reduce the intake of grease, making it a healthy and tasty choice.

I. Capacity

II. Functions

This air fryer has multiple functions for different cooking results. It has a smart touchscreen panel with 8 preset menus for fries, chicken, steak, shrimp, cake, fish, defrost and custom. All you need to do is press the corresponding icon and the temperature and time will be set automatically, which is very convenient. Of course, you can also manually adjust the temperature (80-200°C) and time (0-60 minutes) to your liking for more possibilities.It also has a booking timer function that allows you to set the start and end time in advance so that the air fryer works automatically when you need it, saving you waiting time. It also has a wide-area temperature control system that allows your food to be heated more evenly to avoid partial overcooking or undercooking.

III. Heating Method

This air fryer is heated by hot air, which allows for oil-free or oil-less cooking, preserving the original flavour of the food and reducing the intake of fats and oils, making it a healthy and tasty choice. It has a high-speed fan and a stainless steel heating tube that can generate high-temperature and high-pressure hot air in a short period, which flows quickly over the surface and inside of the food to create a frying-like effect. It also has a micro-vapour tender grill system that releases just the right amount of water vapour during the cooking process to make food more tender and juicy. Comparative tests were done with this air fryer and the traditional way of deep-frying, and it was found that there is a big difference in their taste and nutrition. For example, after making fries in the air fryer and frying pan separately and then using kitchen paper to absorb the oil on the surface, I found that the fries made in the air fryer had almost no oil residue, while the fries made in the frying pan had a lot of oil oozing out. I weighed the two types of fries with a digital scale and found that the fries made by the air fryer were almost half as light as those made by the fryer. This shows that air fryers can greatly reduce the intake of oil, and lower calories and cholesterol, which is more beneficial to the body.

IV.Cleaning

Cleaning this air fryer is also simple and easy. It has a removable frying basket that can be cleaned directly in the dishwasher or sink. It has a non-stick coating on the inside, so food won't easily stick to it and it won't produce odours. It has an anti-fingerprint coating on the outside, so it doesn't easily get dust and stains and just needs to be wiped with a damp cloth. It also has an anti-leakage plug design that prevents moisture from entering the power connector for safety.

V. Appearance

The appearance of this air fryer is also beautiful and simple, it has a square body with  an overhead menu display and a smart touchscreen panel that looks very technological. Its dimensions are 270mm in length, 326mm in width, and 321mm in height, and its weight is 4.8kg, which is not too big or too heavy, so it won't take up too much space in your kitchen, and it's also easy to move and store. Putting this air fryer in your kitchen makes it feel like a work of art and adds a splash of colour to your kitchen. Every time you see it, you will have an urge to cook and look forward to the food. This air fryer is not only a practical small kitchen appliance but also a kitchen decoration that can enhance the quality of life.