Deep-frying with the hot air fryer – what you need to know!
Whether sweet or savory, light or hearty - the hot air fryer is the all-round talent in every kitchen. Fat-free frying, no heating-up time and a naturally delicious taste. In this article, you can find out what you should look out for when buying a hot air fryer and what makes it so special compared to a classic deep fryer. Small, tasty tips for your everyday life with this all-round talent are just a few lines away.
The hot air fryer
It not only prepares the classic French fries, but also easily cooks vegetables, fish or meat and is ideal for baking – all without fat. The lack of fatty taste has a positive effect, as the food’s own flavor comes out much better.
Moment – frying without fat? That’s right, a hot air fryer “fries” with a stream of hot air, so it’s more like a convection oven. As this small “oven” does not require any heating time, it not only saves time, but also electricity and therefore money.
The hot air is generated by a ring heater, which heats the air to the desired temperature. The built-in fans then distribute the hot air in the cooking cabinet. This technology in the smallest of spaces guarantees problem-free roasting, baking, cooking or grilling.
You should pay attention to this
A stainless steel frying basket with a handle made of heat-resistant material and a non-stick coating on the inside is ideal for the hot air fryer. This prevents the food from burning and makes cleaning easier. The ideal capacity varies depending on the household.
A small air fryer with a capacity of up to half a liter is sufficient for a single household, while couples or small families are more likely to need an appliance with a capacity of up to two liters. There are no upper limits to the capacity, with the SEVERIN XXL hot air fryer currently offering a capacity of an impressive 5 liters. This allows you to prepare up to 1,500 g of French fries or a whole chicken.
A good hot air fryer has preset automatic functions that enable optimum preparation without having to set the temperature and time manually. Some SEVERIN hot air fryers already offer the following functions as automatic functions
- French fries
- Meat
- Chicken
- Shrimps
- Vegetables
- Fish
- Bacon
- Baking
If you select the right function here, nothing stands in the way of a delicious menu. If the desired program is not included, all settings can also be made manually.
Another important point that plays a major role in preparation is the preheating time. In contrast to the oven, the hot air fryer does not need to be preheated. This also saves electricity and money. Last but not least, you should pay attention to which ingredients you prepare. The chips are simply thrown into the frying basket.
Shaking them occasionally makes them particularly crispy. Chicken wings stick together and must therefore be carefully placed next to each other in the frying basket.
No recipe for chicken wings, but delicious chicken nuggets – here in a spicy nacho coating.
Cleaning the hot air fryer
As already mentioned, you should make sure that your air fryer has a non-stick coating, which makes cleaning much easier.
Of course, you should always follow the instructions in the user manual, but in most cases the air fryer is easy to clean with a little water and washing-up liquid. To make cleaning as easy as possible, it is advisable to clean the appliance immediately after use.
Is the hot air fryer really healthier?
Fat-free frying saves a lot of calories, which makes the dishes somewhat healthier compared to classic deep fryers. This makes these appliances the healthy alternative to conventional deep fryers – for example, you can save up to 80 percent fat with homemade chips. Gentle cooking, which preserves more nutrients, is also a plus point compared to conventional deep-frying.
Summarizing the advantages of a hot air fryer
- Low in calories: Fat-free frying saves unhealthy calories and makes it easier to eat healthier.
- Low odor: The hot air fryer completely eliminates the greasy smell of a classic deep fryer.
- Clean: Easy to clean thanks to non-stick coating.
- Safe: No burns as there is no oil splash.
- Time and electricity savings: Not to be underestimated, because saving electricity also means saving costs.
- High-quality oils: As the hot air fryer does not consume large quantities of fat or oil, the food can be prepared with high-quality oils.
- Variety: Almost all your favorite dishes can be prepared in one appliance. Whether sweet or savory, light or hearty. The hot air fryer conjures up your food in no time at all.
As you can see, the hot air fryer has a lot to offer and is a great healthier alternative to the classic deep fryer. We already have some delicious recipes for you on our blog and homepage. Take a look around and see for yourself the many possibilities of the hot air fryer.
