Experts explain how air fryers are making your food 'less healthy'
Experts explain how air fryers are making your food 'less healthy'
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Air fryers have become a common sight in kitchens in recent years, often hailed as a healthier alternative to traditional cooking methods. However, some experts suggest that air fryers might actually be reducing the nutritional value of food due to their high cooking temperatures.
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Depending on the size and model, air fryers can offer a variety of cooking features, including baking, broiling, and dehydrating. Typically, air fryers are equipped with a cooking chamber, a heating element, and a fan. The heating element produces heat while the fan distributes this hot air throughout the cooking chamber, ensuring all sides of the food are cooked evenly and thoroughly, reports the Express. The tray or basket is usually perforated, allowing the hot air to circulate through and cook the food evenly.
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KitchenAid has pointed out that because the food's surface areas are exposed to the hot air, it becomes crispy on all sides without needing to be submerged in hot oil, making it a healthier option compared to traditional frying methods. However, cooking food in an air fryer could potentially make your food 'less healthy', but not for the reason you might expect.
Experts from the Virtual College by Netex have suggested that air fryers could be diminishing the nutritional value of food. Experts have warned that the belief in air fryers being a healthier alternative for cooking "unhealthy" foods might actually lead to poor dietary habits and an increased consumption of over-processed items.
