Air Fryer Cookbook
2020
The 625 Delicious Recipes For Your Air Fryer With No-Stress Meal Plans
Gina Newman & Jennifer William
Copyright 2020 by Gina Newman & Jennifer William
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Publishers Cataloging-in-Publication data
1. The main category of the book Fryer Recipes
2. Another subject category Cooking for One or Two
Contents
Part 1 : Air Fryer Cookbook
Part 2: The Essential Air Fryer Cookbook
Part 1
Air Fryer Cookbook
The 600 Deliciously Simple Recipes For Your Air Fryer
Gina Newman
Introduction
Currently, cooking is not something as heavy as it was thanks to the use of many electrical appliances. Buying any appliance requires knowing how the different models work and what they all do. The Air Fryer is one household appliance that is most present in our kitchens. However, times have changed and today we care more about our health and nutrition. For this reason, we have reduced our consumption of fatty foods in recent years. Oil-free fryers have become a success.
But how can a deep fryer cook without oil? In practice, these appliances are small ovens that provide high-speed air convection cooking. Thanks to this, you can get crispy foods without the need for oil, or by adding just a little.
In the market, you have at your disposal countless models. When choosing your fryer without oil, what you have to take into account is the number of diners you usually cook for, the free space you have in your kitchen, and the functions you would like to enjoy.
If you want to buy an air fryer but you don't know which one, this book will surely help you choose the one that best suits your needs. You will also find how to prepare 200 healthy recipes.
Enjoy it!
Chapter 1
Introducing the Air Fryer
Since air fryers appeared, there has been a lot of speculation about their use and guarantees, so the first thing we are going to clarify to our readers is: what is an air fryer?
It is an appliance that mainly uses a hot air system, which is distributed through some fans, to cook food - this is how the air fryer works, although this depends on the model and may vary slightly.
When you use an air fryer, you have a lot of benefits. They are easy to use and clean, they do not cause odors because the air or steam they expel is infinitely less than that of conventional fryers, and of course the lower consumption of fats and cholesterol in the food is a highlight. Food is cooked with up to 80% less oil.
How does an air fryer work?
Fryers use Rapid Air technology to cook any type of food that would otherwise be submerged in fat. This new technology works by circulating air at high degrees, up to 400F, to "fry" foods like fish, deep fryers, chips, cakes, chicken, and more. Rapid Air technology is bringing a new era of kitchen appliances and a new generation of cooking methods together. Air fryers deliver perfectly crisp, golden foods with less fat compared to traditional cooking methods.
The benefits of air fryer
Avoid excess oil
When you remove the food from a pan with oil, it often has a very marked oil flavor. To avoid this, nutritionists recommend frying food in a deep fryer without oil. This is recommended because fried food is usually cooked in plenty of hot oil. The oil-free fryer eradicates the flavor variable.
You do not have to worry about the temperature
If you are a regular cook you will know that not all ingredients are fried at the same temperature. The fryer takes care of it. These artifacts incorporate a heat regulator. They give you temperatures for meats, vegetables, and dough, so you no longer have to buy those expensive thermometers. Making sure your food is perfectly fried is easier.
Included timer
Manufacturers have created some timer fryer designs. These indicate, through a sound or light, that the food may be extracted. Those that do not have this function have the time specified along with the temperature corresponding to each ingredient.
Easy to use with a computerized system
Using an oil-free deep fryer does not require professional culinary skills. They have a digital control panel that takes care of all the settings. They also add the advantage of speed and working time over oil-free fryers. They are almost automatic in operation.
They have a considerable capacity
They come in sizes with a capacity for at least two or three dishes, which means that you can cook several portions simultaneously. In this way, it will take little time to satisfy your diners.
Save oil by not needing it
If you fry your food in a common frying pan, you will have to keep adding oil to the frying pan repeatedly. When you use an oil-free deep fryer, food will cook in less time. It will form a film that prevents grease from seeping in. Fat and cholesterol, will no longer be a concern to your diet when you remove oil from food.
It should not be cleaned every day
Cleaning the oil from the pan where we fry food can be a very cumbersome job. Fat does not dissolve easily. With the fryer, you will not have to face this daily inconvenience. It will be enough to clean it once a week if you use it frequently.
Don't get dirty from the oil
Without the oil, there is no need to recycle or replace anything.. Its action by heat, air, and electricity makes frying healthier, faster, cleaner, and more comfortable. You will not end up with oil splashes on you or your clothing.
The operation is easily graduated
The oil-free fryer operates in the same way as a microwave or oven; you configure the minutes you want it to cook for, and the intensity. The work is autonomous. There is nothing to supervise.
Choosing your Air Fryer
If you have decided on a traditional fryer with an oil container, you must take into account three fundamental aspects: capacity, temperature range, and ease of cleaning.
- Fryer capacity: Will depend on the number of people you usually cook for. For example, for 1.2 kilos of food, you need a 3-liter oil fryer.
- The temperature range: Although it is not recommended to fry at a very high temperature, it is interesting that you can fry at a low temperature for the most delicate foods, such as fish.
- Cleanliness : Nothing is more unpleasant than a dirty deep fryer. They are available with an oil filter, to keep them clean for longer. Also, it must be removable, in this way it is easier to clean it, even put it in the dishwasher.
5 Tips for Air Frying
Tip #1: Dry the food well
Before air frying, dry anything (without breading) that you want crispy or golden, such as meat, fish, and vegetables.
Tip #2: Avoid overfilling the basket
An air fryer relies on a fan to circulate hot air and cook food quickly. If you fill the basket, this prevents hot air from reaching all of the food, which slows the cooking down and can give uneven results. Some models have lines for maximum fill, and the manual can also provide full if the basket does not have a maximum fill line.
Tip #3: Check food frequently