Air frying is a cooking technique that uses hot air to cook food. It can create a crispy exterior similar to fried food but without the use of oil or a deep fryer. Air Frying can also be referred to as air crisping.
Air Frying is usually done in a kitchen appliance called an air fryer. They vary in size and shape and some home ovens have an air fry function. Air Fry appliances tend to be smaller than full-size ovens and therefore cook food quicker due to less heat loss.
To air fry food, the food is placed in the air fryer basket or on a rack and then heated by a high-speed fan and a heating element. The air fryer rapidly circulates hot air around the food, cooking it evenly and quickly. This process affects foods differently depending on their preparation.
A common myth about air frying is that the exterior will become crispy, but that is not always true. In order for the food to become crispy on the outside, it either has to have skin on it that can crisp up or a breading of some kind that will crisp up.
Air frying is a healthier alternative to deep frying, as it significantly reduces the amount of oil or fat required to cook food. It is also a convenient and quick cooking method, as it cooks food faster than traditional oven baking. Air frying can be used to cook a wide variety of foods, including chicken wings, french fries, vegetables, and even desserts.
Basically, you can use your air fryer for anything that you want to cook using a dry cooking method.