Truly, what can’t the air fryer do?
Well, a few things, actually.
In fact, there are a number of foods you should never cook in the air fryer.
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Some will get too soggy, too messy, or just cook unevenly.
The air fryer is limited to certain types of food because of how it functions.
Then, check outHow To Cook Bacon in an Air Fryer the Right Way.
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“The first thing to do is to bury the cheese under your food.
“The other workaround is to put the cheese on food that’s already hotpreferably piping hot.
Sprinkle the cheese on the food and allow it to wilt and melt slightly.
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“These foods will dry out instead of becoming tender.”
“It’s messy and the batter won’t set,” said Chef Nik.
“You won’t receive that crunch when it’s fried in traditional oil.”
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Instead of dipping foodslike chicken in a wet batter, make a healthier breadcrumb coating instead.
Dip the chicken into eggs and coat it in breadcrumbs before placing it in the air fryer.
Is Air Frying Really Healthier Than Deep Frying?
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This is an understandable assumption, as an air fryer seems to cook things really quickly, right?
A previous version of this story was published on July 23, 2022.
It has been updated to include additional copy and proofreading revisions, as well as updated contextual links.
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