This is just in: a thing of the past is deep-fried meat! We know that … Nothing really compares to deliciously crispy, deep-fried chicken, but we have some insights into the nutrition we think you should know about before you hit that deep Fryer.

The facts: repeated consumption of deep-fried foods may pose significant cardiovascular health risks and may even result in heart failure.

Nonetheless, the good news? If you love the taste of deep-fried, crispy-on-the-outside, perfectly-humid-on – the-inside foods, but hate all that oil’s serious inconvenience (not to mention all the extra calories) — you can still have your cake and eat it too. That’s fine, people. Considering converting to an Air Fryer is time for you.

Even the registered dietitian and nutritionist Cynthia Sass talks with an air fryer about the health benefits of cooking. “Air frying saves calories because the machine produces a crisp, crunchy texture by circulating hot air containing fine droplets of oil instead of submerging foods in oil,” says Sass. “Since air frying requires substantially less fuel, you are saving calories and fat, which can help with weight loss and weight gain.”

We think it’s perfectly fair to name the air fryer the most popular kitchen gadget of 2019 with so much hype surrounding air fryers. It’s also becoming one of the most common products, even naming the air fryer the new Instant Pot by some experts.

About Our Favorite Air Fryers

If you feel lost when trying to figure out which air fryer to buy, check out the best options out there for our checked picks. When making our choices, we looked at everything from preset buttons to temperature range — as well as capacity and affordability — and then we tested the very best we could do to deliver our expert picks.

GoWISE USA 3.7-Quart Programmable Air Fryer

Buy On Amazon | $61.55

Inexpensive does not have to mean inefficient and is evidence of this user-friendly air fryer. Eight preset buttons are included, including chicken, pork, shrimp, chips, fish, and even pie! Yeah, we’ve said that. In this air fryer, you can bake a cake!

It also has recipes with unique cooking instructions for adjustable temperature and timer controls. The temperature range is between 180 and 400 degrees, and it will fit around eight chicken wings or a medium-sized batch of fries with a capacity of 3.7 quarters. The GoWISE earns our vote for the best overall air fryer for daily use.

Philips Starfish Technology XL Airfryer

Buy On Amazon | $299.95

This Philips air fryer uses a patented “starfish” fan to spread air uniformly from edge to edge in a manner that produces crispy results. That means you’re not going to end up in the middle with soggy fried chicken wings and mushy fries around the outside of the pan.

The Philips Air Fryer has a variety of settings that allow you to bake, steam, and even “grill” your food, and one frying basket is included. You can also buy other indoor accessories to allow you to stack food layers to make cooking more effective. This air fryer also features a smart preset button that memorizes your favorite and most frequently cooked recipes settings, such as French fries.

BLACK+DECKER Purify 2-Liter Air Fryer

Buy On Amazon | $79.99

To be successful at what you need them to do, air fryers don’t need all the bells and whistles. This unit may not have all the preset fancy buttons, but it has temperature and time control, which is all you need if you’re planning to follow the recipes that include this detail. But in case only, it comes with a manual of instructions that tells you the best temperatures for most foods.

The timer runs for up to an hour, and when your cooking time is up, the machine will automatically switch off. A temperature range of 175 to 400 degrees will also be found, which is higher than most other models. The basket carries enough with a capacity of2-liter for two to four servings.

COSORI Max XL 5.8 Quart Air Fryer

Buy On Amazon | $119.99

Cosori makes a few air fryers, all of which are of excellent quality — but the option of 5.8-quarter-XL size is our top choice for anyone interested in large-batch cooking for the whole family. In a nutshell, this is the queen of the frying of air with a large capacity.

The adjustable temperature goes up to 400 degrees, which is pretty much standard across the board, and this unit also features an easy-to-read digital touch-screen LED with 11 pre-set cooking features, including frozen foods, vegetables, and even fruit.

Adjustable time and temperature settings make cooking your favorite foods easy and intuitive and easy to clean with the dishwasher-safe, non-adhesive basket inserts. We also love that this air fryer includes a helpful air-fryer cookbook with 100 great recipes to try at home.

Dash Compact Air Fryer 1.2 L

Buy On Amazon | $50.69

This lightweight and portable electric air fryer is your best bet if you’re limited in kitchen space and looking for a more efficient model. This best-selling air fryer is user-friendly, compact and stylish with a 1.6-quarter fryer basket, clear temperature controls, and automatic turn-off feature.

There are a few clever built-in features that make this air fryer design especially user-friendly and flexible in addition to the sleek retro aesthetic and compact volume. A 30-minute timer automatically shuts off, eliminating the possibility of overcooking or burning and making it safe for use by families. A non-stick fry basket quickly cleans without any additional mess and is also secure for easy washing. A temperature-control dial that is easy to read allows the user to change the heat for a variety of different foods and recipes.

To match any kitchen vibe or aesthetic, this air fryer comes in a range of fun colors. Choose from this (featured) sleek white hue or other colors such as red, aqua, black, or gray.

Air Frying 101 with Chef Celeste Rogers

To show how unlimited cooking with an air fryer really is, we collaborated with Celeste Rogers, Sur La Table’s latest Chopped Champion and resident assistant chef, who showed us a wide range of cooking ways to use an air fryer — from savory to sweet.

According to Rogers, the key to success is to know how an air fryer actually works. “Manage your expectations and understand that an air fryer is essentially a convection oven that is small but highly efficient.”

Rogers points out that an air fryer is much less about frying and more about preparing typically fried foods in a healthier way. As she explained, “When cooking your food, the rapid flow of hot air dries and crisps. Name aside, there is no actual frying here!”

1. Invest in a High-Heat Cooking Oil Spray

You will need to invest in a high-smoke-point, neutral-flavored vegetable oil spray to maximize the quality of your air fryer. Either safflower or grapeseed oil is the favorite of Chef Celeste, but canola will do so. To ensure proper golden crisping, you will need to spray the basket to avoid sticking and spray the surface of your food.

2. Avoid Wet Batters

When it comes to battered food, things can go very wrong (think beer-battered onion rings, tempura shrimp, etc.). Wet batters are off-limits because food is going to stick to the basket, or even go through it. Alternatively, Chef Celeste suggests that you stick with a drier dredged coating (think panko-crossed cutlets, coconut-crossed shrimps, or even fried pickles).

3. Give Your Food Some Breathing Room

To properly air-fry, you’ll need to give your food a little breathing room. You will get uneven browning and less crisping when bits are touching. It means that you can make only small lots and sometimes only single lots.

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