Things To Know If You Have A Air Fryer

Whether searing steaks or crisping kale, air frying helps you hone your craft in the kitchen. Countertop ovens with air fry feature enough capacity to create whole chicken recipes and settings beyond air fry that make it easy to create nearly any recipe you can think of; all in the compact convenience of a countertop appliance. Use the guide below to walk through how to use an air fryer countertop appliance from setup to cleanup. Then learn more about common settings on an air fry oven, helpful techniques, and recipes that can elevate the way you make.

How to use your air fryer

After you open the box, take apart all removable components. This will probably include a removable basket and a grate or perforated tray in the bottom of that basket. Wash and dry them.

Put the air fryer on a heat-resistant surface, at least eight inches away from the wall. Replace the grate and basket.

1. Preheat

The first step in how to use an air fryer is preheating it. Just like your oven, an air fryer needs time to preheat before it's ready to start cooking. Most air fryers need only a few minutes to preheat, meaning your fryer should be ready after just five minutes or less. To preheat your fryer, set it to the temperature you'll be cooking (you might have a digital display or a dial to set the temperature).

Some air fryers don't require preheating, but it'll probably take slightly longer for your food to finish cooking if you don't preheat. When you're still learning how to use an air fryer, follow the instructions in your recipe for the proper temperature to use on your fryer.

2. Select settings and cooking time

Cooking time varies from recipe to recipe, but one perk you can usually count on is faster cooking times than a regular oven. If you aren’t working from a recipe specific to air frying, there are some general recipe conversion guidelines to get you through. 

Deep frying to air frying: Reduce the temperature of the air fryer to 25°F below the instructed deep frying temperature, then cook for the same amount of time.

Conventional oven baking to air frying: Reduce the air fryer temperature to 25°F below the suggested oven temperature, then reduce the cooking time by 20 percent.

3. Add a Small Amount of Oil and Place it in Basket

While we wish it were possible to fry without any oil, air fryers need a little oil to make your food crispy (but you'll use a lot less than a traditional fryer). Toss your food with a small amount of oil (around a tablespoon or less) to coat it evenly, then add it to the air fryer basket. You can also use a nonstick cooking spray made with a healthier oil such as avocado oil ($7, Target) with a high smoke point. Make sure you don't overcrowd the basket with food. If you do, it won't get crispy (and that's the best part). It's better to cook in batches to ensure everything cooks evenly.

4. Shake or flip food

Most air fryers require you to shake the basket at least once during the air frying process to ensure every bit is crisped and browned to perfection. Some recipes call for flipping or shaking every 5 minutes, so don’t stray too far from your air fryer while cooking.

However, similar to other electronic devices, air fryers may encounter problems. Don’t worry. Follow the steps and you will resolve this problem

1. Power Cord and Outlet Issues 

The outlet to which your air fryer is connected can be broken and inoperable. If you find the socket damaged, don’t waste your precious time and connect with the other socket. To check if the socket has some issue, you need to connect to any other device.  A malfunctioning power button is another possibility. If it's jammed, dirty, or worn out, it can prevent the air fryer from receiving power. Examine it closely—does it look stuck or damaged?

Try pressing it firmly a few times to see if it makes a connection. You can also use a dry cloth to clean around the button, just in case any debris is causing issues.

2. The Air Fryer’s Cable Is Damaged 

The cable wire of the air fryer may not be functioning properly. It may be on transfer time. It stretched or squashed. In this way, the cable can’t deliver better power to the device. In this situation, you can take advice from a professional technician, who will suggest to you what this cable requires repairing or installation of a new one.

3. Air Fryer Overheating

Like most kitchen appliances, air fryers have safety mechanisms. Many newer models come equipped with thermal overload protection or automatic shut-off features that activate if the unit gets too hot. If it’s been running continuously for a long time or if the ventilation is blocked, it might have triggered this safety feature.

Allow it to cool down completely—about 30 minutes to an hour. Once it’s cooled down, try turning it on again. Many new air fryers come with advanced safety features like thermal overload protection.

Conclusion

Dealing with an air fryer that won’t turn on when plugged in can be a real downer. But before you relegate it to the appliance graveyard, walk through these troubleshooting tips.

With a bit of patience, a sprinkle of know-how, and maybe some assistance from your trusty user manual (or a qualified electrician), you'll be back to enjoying healthier, crispier meals in no time. Good luck, you’ve got this!

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