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Air deep fryers allow you to deep-fry food, but only use a teaspoon of oil or even none at all.
The resulting dishes are significantly reduced in fat and represent a healthier alternative to conventional fried dishes.
The devices consist of a heating ring and a fan.
The heating ring provides hot air, which the fan distributes within the cooking space.
With most models, the temperature can be precisely set in a range between 40 and 200 degrees.
French fries without fat: Cooking with the air fryer
Contrary to what you might expect, not only classic French fries can be prepared in a hot air fryer.
You can also use it to cook all vegetables, fish and meat or even bake muffins and rolls.
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The fatty taste and the deep-fried smell that often dominates baked dishes are also absent and the inherent taste of the food is retained.
In contrast to ovens and conventional deep fryers, the hot air fryer does not need time to preheat or heat up fat.
This significantly reduces both preparation time and power consumption.
The fat content of the finished meals is also lower.
The fact that more nutrients are retained in the fried food thanks to the gentle cooking process makes the hot air fryer a healthier alternative.
It is important to note, however, that a different type of preparation also produces a different type of crispness in familiar dishes such as French fries.
Air fryer: what should be considered when buying?
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In principle, hot air fryers work according to a uniform concept.
Even so, it is worth paying attention to a few things when buying such a device.
The frying basket should ideally be made of stainless steel and its handle should be coated with a heat-resistant material.
The interior should have a non-stick layer to prevent something from burning and to make cleaning easier.
As for the capacity of the air fryer, one liter is sufficient for a single person.
Devices with a capacity of up to two liters are worthwhile for couples and small families.
There are no upper limits, however, as models with a capacity of up to nine liters are available.
However, those with several compartments or a divided cooking space are particularly useful.
Because this makes it possible to prepare different dishes at the same time.
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If possible, the housing should be transparent so that you can assess the doneness of the fried food without having to open the hot air fryer.
This is particularly important if it has several levels.
A rotator is also an advantage.
It is a kind of paddle that allows the food to be shaken from time to time so that it redistributes and becomes evenly crispy.
Finally, it is advisable to ensure that the individual parts of the hot air fryer are removable and, if possible, dishwasher-safe in order to simplify the cleaning process.
Small hot air fryers
The Delimano hot air fryer PRO * is a small hot air fryer with a 3.5L capacity.
It can hold up to 850g of fried food and is ideal for preparing whole steaks or up to three breakfast rolls.
A timer is also integrated, which automatically switches off the machine after 60 minutes.
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Large hot air fryers
With a nine-liter cooking space, the Klarstein VitAir Turbo * is ideal for cooking for larger groups.
It also has a large viewing window, which helps to keep an eye on the food during the frying process, and comes with a few extras.
These include a grill skewer, which makes it possible to bake a whole chicken in a vertical position.
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Tefal hot air fryer
The Tefal EY401D Easy Fry Deluxe * can hold a total of up to 1.2kg of fried food.
In this way, meals can be prepared for up to 6 people.
This air fryer can not only deep fry, but also grill, roast and bake.
A nice extra is an integrated timer that automatically switches off the hot air fryer.
The deep fryer also has a user interface with a touch screen.
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Philips hot air fryer
If you want to bake portions for 2 to 3 people, the Philips HD9741 / 10 Airfryer *, which can hold up to 800 grams of fried food, is ideal.
This is roughly the same as four muffins, but it is also possible to use them to make a whole chicken.
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If you want to fry for a larger number of people, you should use the Philips HD9762 / 90 Airfryer XXL *.
It can cater for four to five people and has a basket divider so that different foods can be baked at the same time.
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DeLonghi hot air fryer
With the MultiFry Extra Chef Plus FH 1396 *, DeLonghi has brought a real multifunctional hot air fryer onto the market.
It is located in the higher price segment, but also enables the user not only to prepare the usual chicken and French fries, but also to conjure up dishes such as cakes, risotto, stews and much more.
It also has eight pre-installed programs, including a pan and gratin function, as well as two independent heating systems.
One of them is equipped with a convector and grill function, while the second is especially suitable for shorter preparation times.
Of course, this high-end product also has a transparent lid to keep an eye on the cooking progress of the food.
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Princess XL hot air fryer
The Princess XL 182020 * hot air fryer has eight programs and a large capacity of 3.32 liters.
Its individual parts can be removed for cleaning, but they are not suitable for the dishwasher.
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The Princess XXL 182050 * hot air fryer with a capacity of 5.2 liters is even larger.
It has seven preset programs, as well as a removable cooking space, which is covered with a non-stick layer.
With the purchase, the customer also receives a baking tray that is suitable for baking pizza and cakes.
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This article was first published on September 2, 2019.
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