Is It Really Healthy to Cook With an Air Fryer?

A lot of people have made the switch to air fryers because they believe that food fried in an air fryer is healthy. This isn't exactly true, though. While food fried in an air fryer is definitely healthier than food fried the regular way, this doesn't mean it is a healthy option, in general. Other traditional cooking methods like grilling and roasting, for example, are still healthier methods compared to air frying.

The Benefits of Air Frying vs. Deep Frying

Fewer Calories and Lower Fat Content

Air-fried food actually has lower fat content than deep-fried food. Compared to frying food in oil, air frying can also cut the calories down by up to 80 percent.

Weight Loss

This only holds true if you eat a lot of fried food, though. It is no secret that fried food is linked with a risk of obesity due to its high content of calories and fat. If you swap the deep-fried foods that you usually eat with air-fried foods, then you may see a difference in your weight as time goes by.

Lower Risk of Diseases

Air fryers are also said to cut down on other harmful effects that frying with oil might bring about. Since deep-fried food is linked to various adverse health conditions, cutting out deep-fried food from your life and replacing it with air-fried food could reduce the risks of these diseases.

Safety

Since air fryers don't require heating oil, you won't have to worry about splashing oil, spilling oil, or touching hot oil by accident. Of course, it goes without saying that you will need to follow your air fryer's instructions carefully to stay safe.

What Can You Cook in an Air Fryer?

If you can fry it in oil, you can most likely cook it in an air fryer. Some popular foods that people use air fryers for include chicken nuggets, chicken fingers, and actual chicken; different kinds of vegetables; fish; pizza; corn dogs; cheese sticks; French fries; and onion rings.

Where to Buy an Air Fryer

PowerXL 10 qt. Vortex Air Fryer Pro in Slate

If you're looking for an air fryer that can cook quick and convenient meals for the entire family, this is the one for you. It is big enough to serve big meals and even has a SmartSync setting that lets you cook two different foods in two different ways at the same time so both will be ready by mealtime.

The LED touchscreen is also incredibly easy to use so anybody in the family will be able to operate it. As added safety precautions, it also shuts off automatically. All of the parts and attachments are safe for dishwasher use, as well.

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Ninja Foodi 8-qt. 9-in-1 Deluxe XL Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer

Why not get an air fryer that can do two things at once? This air fryer also doubles as a pressure cooker so you can quickly pressure cook food and then give it that crispy air-fried goodness. In fact, it has nine functions in total: pressure cook, air fry, steam, yogurt, slow cook, sear or saute, bake or roast, dehydrate, and boil. Talk about an all-in-one appliance!

Whether you're cooking for a small or big group of people, the reversible rack helps you get the job done. It lets you steam, broil, and air fry big servings in one go or you can add servings by layering your food inside.

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CRUX Artisan Series 4.6 qt. Air Fryer with Touchscreen in Grey

Looking for a sleek air fryer that will look great in the kitchen? This CRUX Artisan Series Air Fryer doesn't just look great in its stainless steel goodness; it also comes with six different cooking functions: air fry, broil, roast, reheat, dehydrate, and bake so you can create all sorts of dishes with ease. It is also said to use up less energy in case you're going green.

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If you are simply looking for a healthier way to fry food compared to regular frying methods, an air fryer can definitely get the job done.

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