Air-Fryer Cookbook
2021
A Complete and Comprehensive Guide on How to Use Your Air Fryer and Cook 600 Delicious Meals
CARMEN ROSE
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Contents
Introduction
Deep fryers were phased out in favor of air fryers. However, judging on how people utilize their air fryers on the internet, it has obviously evolved into something more! In their air fryers, people barbecue, bake, fry, heat, and prep a variety of foods. It's interesting to see how individuals have customized their air fryers, but it may be perplexing for newcomers.
Despite the word "fryer" being in the name, there is no (or very little) oil used. An air fryer is essentially a tiny, compact, well-insulated, highly efficient convection oven with comparable components. The tiny basket is the only thing that makes it seem like a deep fryer, but more on that later.
An air fryer excels at rapidly pushing very hot air past food. This is what distinguishes an air fryer from others. The air heats the food, and it can do so because it moves so fast, despite the fact that air can't store a lot of energy (It has a limited capacity for heat).
An air fryer is a small cylindrical countertop convection oven in its most basic form. It's a kitchen device that cooks food using superheated air, producing results that are comparable to deep-frying or high-temperature roasting. In our kitchens, many of us have convection ovens. Air is heated in a conventional oven, and the hot air cooks the food. Air is heated in a convection oven and then blasted about by a fan. This generates more energy, which allows meals to cook quicker and more evenly.
Air fryers utilize the same technique as convection ovens, but the air is pushed about in a small cylinder instead of a big rectangular box, and the food is placed in a perforated basket. This is a lot more efficient because it produces a very hot atmosphere in which the food cannot escape. The result is food that has a crispy golden outside and a moist, soft inside, comparable to deep-frying but without all of the oil and fat. In fact, air-frying often requires little more than one tablespoon of oil!
Even better, an air fryer can cook items that would normally be deep-fried. It can also cook any meals that would usually be cooked in an oven or microwave. It's a wonderful method to reheat dishes without turning them rubbery, and it's also a great way to prepare components and meals quickly. It is, in my opinion, the finest new kitchen equipment released in recent years.
Is Air-Fried Food Good For You?
Food cooked in an air fryer has a similar flavor and texture to food cooked in a deep fryer: On the exterior, it's crispy, but on the inside, it's moist. However, depending on what you're cooking, you'll only need a little quantity of oil, if any at all.
Yes, air frying is a healthier option than deep frying if you commit to using just 1-2 teaspoons of plant-based oil with seasoning and stick to air-frying vegetables more than anything else.
In an air fryer, what can you cook?
Air fryers are quick to operate and may be used to heat frozen meals or cook fresh things like steak, chicken, pork chops, vegetables and fish after you learn how they work. Because most meats are already juicy, they don't need any additional oil; just season them with salt and your preferred herbs and spices. Stick to dry spices since less moisture means crispier results. Wait until a final couple of minutes of cooking to baste meats with barbecue sauce or honey.
Oil is required to brown and crisp lean pieces of meat or meals with little or no fat. Before seasoning, brush boneless chicken breasts and pork chops with a little oil. Because vegetable oil or canola oil has a greater smoke point than other oils, it can withstand the intense heat in an air fryer.
Before air frying, vegetables must also be stirred in oil. Before air frying, we suggest sprinkle them with salt but use a bit less than usual: The crunchy, air-fried pieces are flavorful. Broccoli florets, Brussels sprouts, and tiny potato halves are some of our favorites to air fry. They're incredibly crispy when they're done! Butternut squash, beets and sweet potatoes all appear to sweeten as they cook, while peppers and green beans cook quickly.
Chapter 1: Air Fryer Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner Recipes
Air Fryer Candied Bacon
Preparation time
2 hours and 23 minutes
12 people may be served
Ingredients
a quarter cup miso paste (white)
a pound of thick-cut bacon
One tablespoon melted butter
rice wine vinegar (one tablespoon)
6 tbsp. honey (or maple syrup)
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Then add honey, miso paste, and ricewine vinegar and raise the heat to medium-high. Bring the mixture to a boil, constantly stirring until all of the ingredients are completely incorporated. Take it off the fire and put it aside.
Cook the bacon in a single layer in the air fryer (don't overlap!) for 3-4 minutes on each side. Brush a thin coating of miso glaze over one side of the bacon with a pastry brush and air fry for 1 minute more. When it's done, it should be crispy and sticky.
Nutritional facts
Calories: 131
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