Air Fryers, also known as health fryers, have been gaining popularity in recent years among health-conscious consumers.
However, owning a health fryer won’t just give you healthier, lower-calorie meals, there are other benefits to owning one.
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Air Fryer Benefits
Air fryers offer the following benefits
- Low-fat, healthier and lower-calorie meals
- Hot air circulation means food is cooked from all around, with no or minimal oil needed.
- No frying smells as you get from conventional frying.
- Faster cooking – air fryers instantly heat up
- Easy to clean
Air fryer manufacturers want you to have the best experience with your new appliance, so in an attempt to get you cooking as soon as possible, many include a recipe book in the box.
Health fryers are versatile cooking appliances, too, as you can cook various food items in them, including chicken, fish, French fries, vegetables and even cakes.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Air Fryers
Advantages
- Convenient
- Little or no oil needed
- Easy to clean
- Fast cooking
- Help to cook low-fat, low-calorie food
Disadvantages
- The weight of the unit can be bulky
- Exterior casing can get very hot during use
- Ideal for cooking for 2-3, but not large families
If you’re now convinced that a health fryer would be right for you, take a look at our air fryer reviews.