Air Fryer Guide
Make your delicious fried favorites without all the oil
What is an Air Fryer & How Does an Air Fryer Work?
When it comes to kitchen appliances, there are plenty to choose from. The most important ones, however, are the ones that help you cook delicious food you can enjoy every day.
The Cuisinart collection of air fryers makes preparing favorites like wings, shrimp, and sweet potato fries easier and healthier than ever. But there's more to this appliance than healthy versions of fried foods. It’s a workhorse that can also be used to bake, broil, roast and even grill. This makes air fryers indispensable in every kitchen.
What Is an Air Fryer?
An air fryer is a kitchen countertop appliance that uses multiple heating elements and a fan to circulate ultra-hot air to cook foods that look and taste deep fried. Their compact size allows for faster cooking of a wide variety of foods, including meats, vegetables and desserts, without hardly any oil.
While full-sized conventional and convection ovens require installation and aren’t always practical, air fryers always are. Compared to a conventional and full-sized convection oven, air fryers are:
- Compact
- Easily stored
- Energy efficient
- Affordable
Air fryers can be multifunctional and used for baking, broiling and roasting, as well as for top-browning casseroles. Most models include a removable air fryer basket and a baking/drip pan. However, an air fryer’s functionality will vary from model to model.
Air fryers also come with variable features, such as capacity, size, temperature levels, adjustable timers, presets, or dedicated functions for dehydrating and proofing.
Ready to prepare and enjoy all the crunch without the calories?