Top 5 Electric Air Fryers

If you and your family want to eat more healthily then using an electric air fryer could be of great benefit to you. The air fryer can do more than just fry-it can also roast, grill and even bake you food so you have more options whether you are feeding your family or entertaining guests.

With this in mind we list below five of the best air fryers on the market today. They are not in any particular order, we will leave that to you to decide, but they have been chosen on the basis of a careful consideration of the needs of the average customer and the values of the qualities and prices of the products chosen. The first one chosen is the:

Homeleader Oil-Less AirFryer K58-004

Those days of greasy fried food, the dirty frying pans and all that used oil to get rid of-those days are gone. There have always been great tasting foods like fish and chips  but not healthy to eat. However, not so any longer, air fryers use a lot less oil and your food is tastier as the spices you use are well preserved in the cooking. Sometimes it may take a little longer to cook but it’s totally worth the benefits-everything is crispy and tasty.

The Homeleader Oil-Less AirFryer is an amazing machine.

The fryers unique starfish design on the bottom helps the air to circulate evenly so your food cooks quickly and thoroughly and when the timer hits zero the fryer stops automatically to help  prevent your fryer from overheating. Not only that there is a sound indicator that will tell you when cooking is complete.

Here is some more information you may like to know:

There are two dials:

·       A timer for up to 30 minutes

·       A dial that will set the temperature up to 200 degrees

Other details are:

§       You can alter the settings to cook your food exactly as you want it.

§       The fryers handgrip will always stay cool to the touch

§       The cord is stored at the bottom of the machine to keep things 

§       organised and tidy.

§       The warranty period is one year

§       The parts are dishwasher safe so a clean up won’t take long. 

§       Voltage 120v

§       Capacity 2.0-2.2 L        

  

Because of its versatility the Homeleader Oil-Less AirFryer a truly great addition to your kitchen collection. 

2. GoWISE USA GW22621 4th Generation Electric Air Fryer

Maybe you are kind of skeptical about using an air fryer but if you are a health conscious person we would seriously ask you to consider this option. Why?

Well, the GoWISEUSA GW22621 Electric Air Fryer, for instance, will enable you to enjoy all that delicious fried food without smothering it in oil, and putting all those calories on. In fact, it has a temperature control that can be adjusted from 175-400F that gives you plenty of options to produce some mouth watering crunchy chicken legs and those fantastic crispy chips (it’s making me hungry just thinking about it!!)-and all this without using hardly any oil.

Features

This air fryer has a button guard that stops you from accidentally                            

detaching the basket.

It includes a 30 minute timer with an automatic standby facility that comes into action when the cooking is finished.

There is also a basket that is easily detached when transferring food from the fryer to a dish or bowl.

Conclusion

Air fryers make cooking very easy, quick and healthy and one definite plus is that they are simple to clean.

3.T-fal FZ7002 ActiFry Low-Fat Healthy Dishwasher Safe Multi-Cooker, Black

What can we tell you about the T-fal FZ7002 ActiFry Air Fryer, well like most other air fryers it says it’s a low fat cooker that provides you with tasty meals while reducing the fat content. So, in theory, you should be able to enjoy great tasty meals, like fish and chips, but at the same time feel good about what you are eating.

We come back to those great crispy French fries we all seem to love –does the air fryer provide the same results as conventional cooking?

To be honest the answer to that question is a personal one. Some would answer yes, others are not quite sure, some would say definitely not. But at least by using the T-fal FZ7002ActiFry Air Fryer you should be eating healthier chips! In fact the French fries will have only a 3% fat content.

Some of the Features, Benefits, and Specifications

§       Food Capacity: 2.2 pounds- but foods are cooked with little or no oil. (if you want to cook 2 pounds of crispy chips you will need only one tablespoon of oil)

§       Remember, because of the small amount of oil involved there is no necessity to store oil after use.

§       There are only two switches, one is an on or off which gives a constant steady temperature that will enable perfect cooking. The other switch is a digital count down timer with a buzzer.

§       The stirring paddle, measuring spoons and the non-stick removable pan are all safe to use in the dishwasher so cleaning is quick and easy.

§       It has a steam free lid so that you can always see what’s cooking.

§       Included with the air fryer is a color 38 recipes book showing you how to cook those fabulous French fries but it also includes mouth watering recipes for seafood, meat, chicken, vegetables and even some great desert ideas.

§       From a safety point of view the T-fal FZ7002 ActiFry is a good product because it is a closed container therefore splatter free and is always cool to the touch.

§       No smells: The fryer has an odorless filter so your kitchen will smell as fresh as before you started cooking.

§       Warranty  : one year

Should you buy this product-well there are more positives than negatives and certainly it appears to be a healthy option. Anything that can improve our health should be given serious consideration.

4 .Philips HD9240 Airfryer Advanced XL 

If you want to eat healthier but don’t want to lose the great texture and taste of your favorite fried food then the Philips HD9240 Airfryer could be for you. This fryer uses less oil than normal because of its Rapid Air Technology which circulates hot air at high speed and precision for faster cooking times.

There is a digital touch screen where you can adjust the temperature up to 390 degrees and all you need to do is to press the preset button to the setting for your food and set the timer that runs up to 60 minutes. On this particular fryer there is a larger that usual basket that will let fry roast bake and grill particularly anything you want.

All the parts are dish washer safe and easy to clean.

If you like French fries or any other kind of chips they will come out perfectly using the Philips HD9240Airfryer , deliciously tasty, crispy and that lovely shade of brown. However the best type of chip is probably the crinkle cut variety because they don’t stick together as others might. 

And, incidentally if you want to check the food from time to time its easy to pull the basket out while the fryer is operating, although there is a button to pause the cycle as well.

Talking about the basket I reckon you could feed a family of four with French fries it’s that big. In fact it’s about the size of a professional espresso machine and reasonably tall, so you need to remember this when you are planning where to place the air fryer into your kitchen arrangement.

So whether it is this model or another air fryer there will be no need anymore for deep frying and left over oil. This model is big and cooks things FAST.

Other Points to Remember.

The Philips HD9240 Airfryer although large is very lightweight and well engineered and for storage the cord fits very neatly into a compartment.

Both the pan and basket are non-stick and clean easily in the dishwasher or with a brush.

Although I have been speaking about French fries (I love them!) but generally if food can be prepared in a fryer or oven it can be cooked in an air fryer, but as with all new appliances you have to get used to how it responds.

Remember the air fryer is a healthy option that will cut those calories and save on oil consumption.

5. Homeleader Halogen Infrared Oil-Less Fryer.

Air fryers have changed forever the way we cook our food. While cooking the air fryer produces a circle of moving hot air that cooks the food evenly. The food then becomes a very delicious dish with its natural flavor, appearance and full nutrition without any burning. So because there is no need for large amounts of oil the food not only looks appetizing but tastes great too.

This multi functional oven gives you new possibilities for cooking. It includes a 60-250 degree temperature controller and an up to 60 minute range timer. 

So with this air fryer you get:

·       Food cooked healthily

·       No soot or burning

·       Non- Radiative

·       Oil and fat free

·       Faster than a standard oven

·       Saves up to 20% energy

·       Easy to clean

·       Easy to operate, just set timer and temperature.

·       A transparent heat-resistant container allows you to see clearly what’s cooking.

Specifications: 

Voltage: 110V 
Frequency: 60Hz 
Power:1200-1400W 
Capacity:16QT

Shipping Weight: 14.2 pounds

What is the size of the unit?

If placed on a clear table or counter top it’s about 1 ft tall, by 12-14" so would fit on a counter top under cabinets where there are at least 18 inches of clear room.

It also is a huge time-saver and is a very affordable alternative compared to a built-in oven. The oven itself is also very durable, and though just a little delicate and weighty, is very easily portable!

Would you be able to fit a whole chicken in it and have it cook fully?

The answer is a definite yes! Why not try this suggested method. Thaw, dry and season the chicken and using the short rack place it the container on put the lid on it. Set the temperature to 250 and the timer to 60 minutes. It will immediately start cooking and will take approx one and half hours to completely cook but you will end up with a great tasty, moist, crispy chicken full of flavor.

Conclusion

The air fryers interior also has ample space, and would be a great addition to your kitchen. It is very versatile as almost anything can be prepared in it including but not limited to, cakes, meat and even vegetables.

It also is a huge time-saver and is a very affordable alternative compared to a built-in oven.. The oven itself is also very durable, and though just a little delicate and weighty, is very easily portable!

Everything taken in consideration this could be a great buy at a great price.

Please find below a few videos that you may find informative although they do not relate to the product above.

Air Fryer Cooking

Zuni Chicken by Steve Dunham

This is one of the most mouth watering pictures that I have ever seen. It looks that all I have to do is stretch out my hand and pick up a juicy piece of chicken. Yum! Yum!

But seriously though this marvelous dish was made by conventional means but today we have a fairly new invention on the market—the Air Fryer which is an appliance that cooks by a fan that circulates hot air at high speed around the food thereby cooking the food and producing a crispy layer- it works on the same principles as a conventional oven.

The benefit of a fryer, though, is that the food goes right in the enclosed basket so the air circulates around everything up to a temperature high of 200C and will easily fry several foods like chicken, fish, pastries and, of course, those wonderful crispy French fries, but the best advantage is that it uses very little oil. In fact some fryers say you can save around 80% of cooking oil compared with the traditional fryers.

If you like your food crispy all you need to do is spray it with a little oil or brush the oil onto the skin. Nearly all air fryers come with a timer and have adjustable temperature switches for more delicate cooking. If you can work a microwave you can work an air fryer.

What situations would benefit from the purchase of an Air Fryer?

§       Good for a single person or a small family

§       Would be great for a student dorm.

§       For use instead of a microwave.

§       Great for breaded or highly seasoned food.

§       Chicken, fish and vegetables cook well but some meat may be a problem.

Does the air fryer cook your food better than conventional means? Well that difficult to say because taste is such a personal thing. But remember the air fryer uses less oil than conventional fryers so if you are concerned about your health and you have some space on your kitchen work top an air fryer might just be right for you.

How to Fry the Perfect Chip-and it’sHealthy too!

How do you like your chips? Thin and crispy, big fat and soft, or medium size crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. How about round chips thin but crunchy?

Well whatever your choice you can have those perfect chips and healthy ones too. Because the electric air fryer is here and it doesn’t use fat to make those delicious chips but instead uses superheated air at around 2000C. (Although to be honest you will probably need a small quantity of oil)

Yes the air fryer uses hot air to cook those traditional meals that would usually be put in a deep fat fryer. And some air fryers claim that food like chicken, fish, chips and pastries will brown off with about 80% less fat.

What does an electric air fryer look like?  Well - see picture below. In fact it’s about the size of a fairly large rice cooker.

The Air Fryer also usually has a reasonable size tray that is easily removed, filled with food and reinserted.

What about Cooking Times

Obviously various models may have slightly different cooking times but roughly speaking these will be around the norm: so coming back to those lovely chips---

Handmade chips will possibly need a half spoon of oil and will take about 10-15 minutes to cook.

Or if you prefer French fries –well it is less time, around 9-10 minutes and these will be nice and crispy.

Of course not everyone likes chips (really!!)-so what about hamburgers, chicken, scampi (even frozen) well they will all take about the same time as those mentioned above.

Talking about all this food is making me hungry, but seriously the electric air fryer will not only produce food that is hot, brown and crispy but it cuts the calories as well.

We all know that when food is roasted, fried, baked or toasted there is a browning or crisping process that takes place-this is what is called the Mailand effect - no don’t ask me to explain it, but is you really really want to know please click here.

To achieve this same effect the Electric Air Fryer uses a grill and a fan and blasts very hot air around your food at high speeds.

The Air Fryer could have an effect on the nation’s health as chips (yes we are back to them again!) are so popular that nearly a quarter of million kilos of hidden fat are consumed every year by cooking with others methods.

Another benefit is that the air fryer has a much better safety factor. In the UK, for instance, chip pan fires are the most common cause of house fires (almost 12,000 every year) that resulted in over 4600 injuries and sadly 50 deaths a year.

After all these benefits I suppose the question is does the electric air fryer make my food taste better?  Well unfortunately I don’t know the answer to that one-perhaps the only answer is buy one and see!

We have included below a video which explains in detail exactly what an air fryer is-we hope you will find it interesting.