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Features of an Air Fryer To Consider

In this post, we’ll take a look at the common features you’ll want to be aware of if you’re thinking of buying an air fryer for the first time. Given there is so much choice available, being armed with knowledge of what to look out for will best prepare you to make the right decision. Once you’re ready to buy, you can head over to our air fryer reviews for model specific information.

Contents

  • 1 Stirring Paddle
  • 2 Temperature Control
  • 3 Digital vs Manual Timer
  • 4 Additional Cooking Racking
  • 5 Is it dishwasher Safe?
  • 6 Size

Stirring Paddle

We’re fans of models that have a stirring paddle becuase it means that cooking is hands-off. Without a paddle, you’ll often have to check of the food you’re cooking and if necessary turn it or at the very least, give it a shake in the basket. While this isn’t a major downside,we still feel it’s important to point out.

Temperature Control

Not all fryers will have a temperature control. Some models like the Tefal ActiFry’s have a set cooking temperature of 230 degrees. In some instance, having control of the temperature your  fryer cooks at will yield better results and the more culinary inclined among you will understand this. That said, if you just want your fryer to cook standard food such as nuggets, chips, wedges, chops, steaks and fish, then a set cooking temperature will be fine.

Digital vs Manual Timer

Every fryer will come with a cooking timer to indicate how much time is left on your cooking cycle. A digital timer does offer a more precise reading and just needs a quick glance of it to see. Manual timers can be a little less easy to read but it often comes down to personal preference. Some people, perhaps the more elderly may find digital setting harder to use and prefer the simplicity of turning a dial to set the timer.

Additional Cooking Racking

Some models have an extra cooking rack which can be useful for keeping food separate as you cook. The Tefal 2-in-1 ActiFry is one example of this allowing entire meals to be cooked in the fryer.

Is it dishwasher Safe?

Cleaning your fryer is a must after every time it’s used, so being able to wash it in your dishwasher is something you will no doubt appreciate. We’ve found that all of the models we’ve reviewed have dishwasher safe parts, e.g the bowl/basket, paddle, lid (not all models) but some are more difficult to wash by hand. Check out user reviews for the best fryers that are easiest to clean by hand.

Size

When it comes to choosing a health fryers, size really does matter. Health fryers come in a range of sizes to suit the number of people they will be used to cook for. If you only have 2 people you’re cooking for, there are plenty of budget models on the market that will suit. If you have a large family, say 4-6 people, then the XL models, for example the Tefal Express XL will be the better option for you.

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