What is an Airfryer?
An air fryer is a small kitchen appliance that is designed to cook food using hot air and minimal amounts of oil. It works by circulating hot air around the food, which helps to crisp it up much like deep frying would, but without the need for large amounts of oil. The appliance typically consists of a heating mechanism and fan on the top, and a basket at the bottom where the food is placed. To use an air fryer, you simply place the food in the basket, set the desired time and temperature, and let the appliance do the work. Air fryers are capable of cooking a wide variety of foods, including frozen snacks, homemade appetizers, chicken, fish, meat, vegetables, and even baked goods. They are convenient, easy to use, and can help to reduce the amount of oil needed for cooking.
How to cook in an Airfryer?
To use an air fryer, you simply place the food in the basket, set the time and temperature, and let the air fryer do the work. Depending on the size of your air fryer and the type of food you are cooking, the cooking time and temperature will vary. Some air fryers also have additional features, such as the ability to roast, grill, or bake food.
It’s important to note that while an air fryer can produce crispy and delicious fried foods, it doesn’t actually “fry” the food in the same way that a deep fryer does. Instead, it uses hot air to cook and crisp the food, which can make it a healthier alternative to traditional deep-frying methods.
Does it work for the Indian style of cooking with masalas?
Yes, it works very well with the Indian style of cooking. Note, you won’t be able to cook liquid food like Dall or Sambar directly in the Airfryer basket. But you can certainly cook semi-dry, paste or batter-coated vegetables, marinated meat, etc. Premas Airfryer Chicken masala is a time-tested formula to make deep fried food like chicken which is easier, healthier and tastier. You have the choice of choosing organic or quality meat of your choice and this also proves to be very cost-effective. Just follow the instructions on Prema’s AirFryer Chicken Masala box.
You can also customize by adding Prema’s special Guntur chilli powders for more spiciness at the time of mixing the paste and coating on the chicken for marination.
Want it more crispy? Slightly sprinkle corn flour on the marinated chicken before Airfyring.
What are the pros and cons of air fryers?
Here is a more detailed list of the pros and cons of using an air fryer:
Pros:
- A lot healthier than deep-frying: Air fryers allow you to cook foods that would normally be deep-fried using a minimal amount of oil, which can make them a healthier option.
- Convenient: Air fryers are easy to use and can cook a wide variety of foods quickly and easily.
- Compact: Air fryers are smaller than traditional ovens, making them a good choice for small kitchens or for those who don’t want to heat up their kitchen by using the oven.
Cons:
- Limited capacity: Most air fryers have a relatively small capacity, so you may need to cook in batches if you are preparing food for a crowd.
- Price: Some high-end models of air fryers can be pricey, although there are also more affordable options available.
- Noise: Some air fryers can be quite loud when in use.