BBC reveals every item you should never cook in an air fryer
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For many people the air fryer has replaced traditional cooking methods and is the go-to way to prepare popular meals. But there are some foods you should definitely keep away from the nifty gadget. Since the introduction of the air fryer, households in the UK have realised there is a healthier and often easier way to cook many popular dishes. The nifty gadget uses rapid air technology to circulate hot air around food, cooking it quickly and evenly. This can produce a fried finish without using the oil associated with deep frying, therefore making it a healthier way to prepare food such as chips and roast potatoes.
The appliances also heat up quickly and are often more energy efficient than a lot of ovens in cookers, saving money as well as time. Chefs and home cooks have adapted many recipes for preparation in the air fryer - even the Sunday roast can be whipped up in one.
However there are some dishes you should never cook in an air fryer, according to the experts at the BBC ’s Good Food. It has listed particular recipes and items that simply don’t work and some which can even be dangerous or damaging to prepare in our new favourite toy. Here are the recipes and food it says you shouldn’t cook in an air fryer:.
A favourite snack for munching on while watching a movie from the sofa or as a sweet or salty treat, popcorn can’t be prepared in an air fryer. This is because most models won’t reach a high enough temperature for the kernels to pop. The small hard pips can also get stuck in the heating element which can create a fire hazard. Instead use a microwave or the hob to prepare your popcorn.
