What are the recipes and tips you must know when using a Household Air Fryer for the first time?

With the popularization of the concept of healthy eating, Household Air Fryer is becoming more and more popular. For those who use an air fryer for the first time, knowing some recipes and tips you must know can help you better enjoy the fun brought by this convenient cooking tool.

I. Working principle of air fryer

The air fryer uses high-speed air circulation technology to circulate hot air in the fryer, so that the surface of the food is quickly dehydrated to form a crispy crust, while locking in the moisture and nutrients inside the food, achieving a similar effect to frying, but the amount of oil used is greatly reduced.

II. Must-know recipes

Fried chicken wings

Ingredients: chicken wings, salt, black pepper, cooking wine, light soy sauce, ginger slices, garlic slices, flour, eggs, breadcrumbs.

Steps:

(1) Wash the chicken wings and marinate them with salt, black pepper, cooking wine, light soy sauce, ginger slices, and garlic slices for a while.

(2) Coat the marinated chicken wings with flour, egg liquid, and breadcrumbs in turn.

(3) Place the chicken wings in the air fryer and set the appropriate temperature and time. Generally, bake at 180℃ for about 15-20 minutes. Turn the wings over once during the process until the surface of the chicken wings is golden and crispy.
Baked French fries
Ingredients: potatoes, salt, olive oil.
Steps:
(1) Cut the potatoes into strips and rinse off the starch on the surface with clean water.
(2) Use kitchen paper to absorb the moisture on the surface of the potato strips, then add appropriate amount of salt and olive oil and mix well.
(3) Place the potato strips in the air fryer and set the temperature to 200℃ for about 15-20 minutes. Turn the wings over once during the process until the surface of the French fries is golden and crispy.
Baked sweet potatoes
Ingredients: sweet potatoes.
Steps:
(1) Wash the sweet potatoes and wipe off the moisture on the surface with kitchen paper.
(2) Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer and set the temperature to 200℃ for about 30-40 minutes. The specific time can be adjusted according to the size of the sweet potatoes and the power of the air fryer. Turn it over once during the cooking process to ensure that the sweet potatoes are heated evenly.
3. Usage Tips
Preheat the air fryer
Before using the air fryer, it is best to preheat it. Preheating can make the temperature inside the fryer more uniform, thereby improving the cooking effect. Generally speaking, the preheating time is about 3-5 minutes.
Control the placement of food
When putting food into the air fryer, pay attention to the way the food is placed. Do not pile the food together to avoid affecting air circulation and cooking effects. It is best to place the food evenly in the frying basket, leaving a certain amount of space.
Timely turn over
During the cooking process, timely turning over can make the food more evenly heated, thereby achieving better cooking results. Generally speaking, the food needs to be turned over once every period of time, and the specific time can be adjusted according to the type and size of the food.
Choose the right temperature and time
Different foods require different temperatures and times to cook. When using an air fryer, choose the right temperature and time according to the type and size of the food. Generally speaking, the instruction manual will provide some cooking parameters for common foods, which can be used as a reference.
Cleaning the Air Fryer
After using the air fryer, clean it in time. You can take out the frying basket and baking tray, clean them with warm water and detergent, and then wipe them dry with a dry cloth. The inside of the fryer can be wiped with a damp cloth and then wiped dry with a dry cloth. Be careful not to soak the fryer in water to avoid damaging the electrical components.
For the first time using the Household Air Fryer, understanding some must-know recipes and tips can help you better enjoy the convenience and deliciousness brought by the air fryer. I hope the above content is helpful to you.