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How does an air fryer work?

And what can you cook in an air fryer?

...and what can you cook in an air fryer?

Air fryers, sometimes called health fryers, use rapid air circulation to cook food so they only need a small amount of oil. This means less fat, faster cooking and less clean-up than conventional fryers, but with the same tasty results.

    Find the best air fryer for you

    Tower compact air fryer.

    Small

    Suggested portions : 1-2
    Great for making a few portions of chips.

    Tower 4L digital air fryer.

    Medium

    Suggested portions : 3-4
    Make a meal that could feed a family of four.

    Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone air fryer.

    Large

    Suggested portions : 5-6+
    Ideal if you have a lot of people to cook for.

    Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker and Air Fryer.

    Multifunctional air fryers

    These are air fryers that also perform another method of cooking. From grill/air fryer to pressure cooker/air fryer and more, pick the pot that best suits your cooking needs whilst saving space in your kitchen.

    Tower Vortx L Air Fryer.

    Recipes

    There are many things you can cook in an air fryer: meat, chicken, fish, vegetables, frozen food and more - you can even bake brownies!

    Features to look out for

    Multiple cooking zones

    Simply put, these air fryers have different compartments, so you can cook two delicious dishes at once - ideal for a complete meal. Some have two layers, while others have both a pot and a removable basket (ideal for chips).

    Automatic stirring paddle

    Many air fryers have a paddle which gently stirs the food when in use to ensure it's cooked evenly, so there's no need to shake or stir, saving you time.

    Dishwasher-safe parts

    Don't fancy washing up afterwards? Many air fryers have parts which can go in the dishwasher to make cleaning easy - just check the product description before you buy.

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