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February 15, 2024 – 4 min read Air fryers are a global phenomenon – let’s be honest, they’re the must-have small kitchen appliance of the 2020s. If you’re after that satisfying crunch without the calories, you simply can’t go past this nifty piece of equipment. Having said that, there’s a reason why deep fryers have stood the test of time. Just think Southern fried chicken burgers with slaw and crispy, perfectly golden fries!
It’s simple. An air fryer cooks your food by circulating hot air and requires only a little or no oil to be used. A deep fryer cooks by submerging food in oil. The great news is that despite the different ways they cook, both the air fryer and deep fryer deliver crispy and crunchy food, yay!
Can an air fryer really deliver the same incredible taste and crunch that makes deep-fried food so indulgent? The answer is yes! But there is a slight difference in the end product.
“If you deep fry something that’s bread crumbed, for example chicken schnitzel, you’ll get a golden, crispy and moist schnitzel. If you put it in the air fryer, the schnitzel is not going to be as oily. And, even though the chicken itself would still be moist, it’ll have a dryer crumb,” says Mel Kuys, head chef at Kuys Katering.
So maybe the better questions to ask are: What should we cook in an air fryer or a deep fryer? And, do some dishes taste better when air fried compared to deep fried, and vice versa?
Let’s do it.
From frozen food, such as spring rolls, nuggets and dim sims, to roast vegies, the air fryer is the way to go. Air fryers are also fantastic for reheating food while keeping it crispy.
“I find meat pies to be a lot better when cooked in an air fryer because you get better pastry on the outside,” Mel Kuys says. And for the sweet tooths out there, an air fryer is perfect for making delicious desserts, too.
From cakes and air-fried Oreos to doughnuts and fruit-filled pastries, even dessert fries (oh yeah, you read that right), the possibilities are endless.
Dishes that are unbeatable deep fried include chips, calamari, arancini, Southern fried chicken, fritters, tempura, onion rings, dessert dumplings, and churros.
“Calamari and arancini are best deep fried because with both, you need that golden crunch on the outside,” Mel Kuys says.
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Part of the reason why air fryers have become such a global phenomenon are the health benefits. When you cook in an air fryer, you use a lot less fat, which means your food has fewer calories. Naturally, it’s going to be better for your health.
“One teaspoon of olive oil contains 40 calories, but a couple of sprays of oil contain only 13 calories. So if you use, for example, the spray over chicken or what you’re cooking in the air fryer, you’re saving yourself a lot of calories,” says nutrition coach Nancy Cicerone from @nutrionionalnancy.
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Inspired to rev up your cooking repertoire with a new fryer? See in-store or online for expert advice, the best deals and the greatest range of air fryers and deep fryers.
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