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To make cooking easier, many housewives choose new appliances and devices that make dishes tastier and healthier. One of these devices is the air fryer.

It makes cooking much easier and more enjoyable, and it doesn’t take much time. But to do right choice air fryer, you need to carefully study the features and characteristics of the equipment.

Air fryer: what is it?

This is a compact device that can fit in a small kitchen. The device can easily replace a toaster, yogurt maker, grill and steamer. The main advantage of the device is that due to hot air treatment during cooking, all useful vitamins are preserved in the products.

Device structure

An air fryer consists of a transparent bowl or flask, which has a stand or lid that covers the entire structure. A heating element (tubular electric heater) and a fan are installed inside the lid, and a control panel is located outside.

Budget models of these devices are equipped with halogen heating elements instead of heating elements. The main advantage of such elements is that when heated, the glass of the bowl does not undergo oxidation and corrosion.

But halogen-type heaters have low operating capabilities, and their service life is short. Typically, the service life of models with heaters of this type is no more than three years. For metal heating elements it is much longer - 8-10 years.

Halogen heating element

In addition to the main elements, the convection oven has additional components:

• grates that are used for cooking different varieties meat - beef, veal, pork, lamb, poultry. There are usually three of them, and they may differ in height;
• Often a mesh baking tray is included. It may be required for steaming and deep-frying food; it can also be used to dry food;
• budget convection oven models are often equipped with a metal ring. It is installed on top of the bowl and is required to increase and regulate its volume.

Standard device

Air fryer: what is it for?

To choose the right air fryer, let’s figure out why it is needed and what can be cooked using an air fryer.

The device cooks using streams of hot air, which circulates freely in a special cooking container. During the cooking process, the user does not need to constantly turn the food. Also, no oil is required for cooking, and the food turns out juicy and aromatic, the dishes are soaked in their own juices and become tender and very soft.

That is, first of all, an air fryer is needed for cooking. It cooks soups, stews vegetables, meat, fish, and can also work as a smokehouse.

Three-tier device

A modern convection oven with a wide range of functions can easily replace whole list various kitchen appliances:

• a regular gas stove;
• oven;
• steamer;
• toaster;
• microwave;
• drying device, which is used for vegetables and fruits;
• electric kebab maker, grill;
• yogurt maker;
• the air fryer can be used as a pan for preparing first courses - soups, broths;
• as a sterilizer for canning jars.

Features of work

Each convection oven model must have a container in the form of a round transparent flask. Its volume can be different - from six to 12 liters.

Let's consider the principle of operation of the device:

• the heated air is accelerated by the fan in different directions;
• first it blows from top to bottom, then from bottom to top. This ensures even cooking of food. It does not burn when baking, frying, stewing;
• Depending on the device model, the vortex flow indicator may be constant, or it may have several modes. The option with several modes is the most versatile and convenient;
• in some models, glass halogen heating elements are installed instead of conventional heating elements. They are safer, but also weaker;
• The temperature indicators of the device are from 60 to 260 degrees.

Functions

Different models of air fryers have distinctive functions. More modern devices have the ability to adjust the temperature and blowing speed.

The main functions of air fryers include the following:

• possibility of temperature control. This feature is considered mandatory. It should be in everyone modern models;
• temperature maintenance - additional function, with which you can reheat a dish after it has been cooked;
• convection speed control - this function is not mandatory, but is very useful; it allows you to adjust the level of airflow to the dish during cooking, which affects the final result (you can get an appetizing crust) and cooking time;
• Some models have a delay switch. The function provides maximum convenience when using the device: you can set a timer for right time, and the device will turn on when needed, and the food will be prepared for lunch or breakfast;
• The cooking program is a smart function, available in many models. Convenient for those who do not want to monitor the temperature or time while cooking: you can place food in the device, select the desired cooking mode and wait for the result.

Also, some manufacturers equip the device with additional convenient features:

• defrosting food - vegetables, meat, dough, fruits, berries and others;
• drying;
• grill;
• frying;
• bakery;
• smoking.

What can you cook

The air fryer is a universal device and is suitable for preparing almost any treat.

Potatoes with meat and seasonings are especially tasty.

Let's look at what you can do on an air fryer:

How to use an air fryer correctly

Instructions on how to use the air fryer are included with the device. If you follow all the rules, cooking in the appliance will be simple and easy, the main thing is to strictly follow the recommendations.

Cooking process

When using the device, you should do the following:

• First you need to connect the device to the electrical network;
• the necessary products are laid out in a transparent container;
• The top of the air fryer is tightly covered with a lid;
• On the built-in panel you need to set the necessary parameters. There are usually few of them, only three: temperature regime, cooking time and speed;
• after the temperature reaches the set level, the fan turns on, which begins the process of distilling hot air flows inside the device;
• when cooking is complete, the appliance will beep;
• Do not immediately pull the plug from the socket. This should be done when the device has completely cooled down and the fan has completely stopped.

Before buying an air fryer, you should carefully study its technical characteristics.

Air fryer model

• container size. The best option is a device with a flask volume of 8-9 liters. You can easily make any treat in it, and you don’t have to use the dishes in the air fryer, they will be superfluous;
• type of heating element. It can be of different types - a metal heating element and a glass halogen lamp. The first has high wear resistance, but slow heating. The second is fragile, its service life is only two to three years, but it does not undergo oxidation and cooks food much faster;
• type of cover. The quality of the work process and food preparation depends on how securely the device closes. Covers can be with or without fasteners;
• control. It can be mechanical or electronic. Mechanically controlled devices have the ability to set temperature and time. In electronic versions, the functionality is much wider - you can set the temperature, time, blowing speed, various cooking modes, delayed cooking;
• power. Electricity consumption depends on this indicator. Small models With minimum quantity functions usually have a small power rating - 1000 W. Large devices with a large volume bowl and a wide range of functions, they have a power rating of up to 1700 W;
• worth paying attention to additional accessories, which can affect the cost of the device, but at the same time make the cooking process much more convenient.

An air fryer is a convenient kitchen appliance; with its purchase, you will no longer have to put the pan on gas.

Housewives use modern household appliances to prepare quality food. In shopping malls and specialized stores you can purchase models of mechanized assistants, for example, choose an air fryer to quickly cook dietary dishes. Unfortunately, many consumers do not know for what needs this product can be used.

To fill the gaps in your horizons, find out technical specifications, the advantages and small disadvantages of this representative of kitchen equipment, unusual for the Russian consumer, you need to carefully read our article.

An air grill is an electric household appliance that prepares various dishes using hot air streams. This product will diversify your family’s menu and significantly reduce the time for preparing dietary food, which is very useful for all supporters of a healthy lifestyle.

In addition to cooking, this unique product for the home can be used to defrost food, reheat previously prepared food, this device will help the housewife when canning during the annual autumn preparation of food for the winter. A special feature of the air fryer is the fact that food is cooked in it without adding oil, which means that the food turns out healthy, without cholesterol.

The package includes several wire racks and a baking tray made of metal mesh, skewers and special tongs for removing finished products so as not to burn your hands. The grates are used for meat and fish, vegetables are baked or stewed on a baking sheet, you can cook several dishes at the same time and observe the process through the transparent walls of the tank. The air grill has several modes and has various functions.

Design

Its description is extremely simple: the glass bowl is covered with a lid on top, which contains a heating element and a built-in low-power fan. The product control panel is located at the top. Products are placed in the working bowl, the product is tightly closed with a lid, and the device is turned on.

During cooking, the products are not turned over or mixed; the product does not have such an option, and it is not needed, because hot air circulates freely inside the bowl. All work is based on the principle of convection, so the processing of products is ideal, while no oils or fats are used, there is enough moisture and fat located inside the products.

Principle of operation

This device uses the principle of uniform distribution of hot air throughout the entire volume, which is why experts sometimes call a home convection oven a convection oven. In modern models, not only the temperature regime is set, but also the fan rotation speed, so the smart device will not allow food to dry out during cooking.

Experts divide similar devices into two main groups:

1. Simple models. They have a small working bowl volume, only a few functions, and their price is low, so they are accessible to a wide segment of the population.
2. Multifunctional models are quite expensive convection ovens that can work in wide range different modes. With their help, you can realize your culinary fantasies and prepare exotic dishes according to world cuisine recipes.

It is the second option that is used for smoking meat and fish at home; such a product will help dry berries and mushrooms for future use, and make varenets or yogurt from milk.

Advantages and disadvantages

First, let's look at all the advantages and why you can use an air fryer in the kitchen:

1. The product can be used in the country house, in the courtyard of a private house, for example, by installing it on an open veranda or in a gazebo. During operation, it does not smoke or emit unpleasant odors, like its counterpart in the oven, because the lid closes hermetically.
2. The product can be used to stew vegetables, cook meat and fish, and sterilize jars for preservation.
3. Having asked optimal temperature, you can simmer foods, smoke them, or cook porridge according to old recipe like in a Russian oven.
4. The product helps prepare healthy food without adding oil or fat, which is especially important for dietary nutrition.
5. It saves a lot of time: in half an hour you can use it to prepare a full three-course meal - first, second and dessert.
6. During the cooking process of different products, their flavors do not mix.
7. You can cook shish kebab or fried ribs equally well; the finished product looks tempting and exudes aroma.
8. The user's participation is necessary only during the preparation of the dish - cut the meat into portions, put all the prepared ingredients inside the working bowl. All further preparation takes place offline; you can only watch the process through the glass.
9. Odors from under the lid do not leak into the room, so people who are allergic to strong odors can calmly go about their business.

Now a few words about the disadvantages:

• the versatility of the product is a skillful marketing ploy by the manufacturers;
• baking turns out much worse than in the oven, because the bottom of the pie or pies is not baked to the desired condition;
• The capacity of the product is not enough to bake chicken or duck, not to mention goose or turkey - you need to cut it into pieces so that everything is fried completely.

Therefore, many consumers wonder whether such a device is needed in the kitchen.

How much does an air fryer cost?

The cost of such a product is quite varied - it all depends on the model, heater and materials used:

1. Classic models with heating elements are most widely represented on the Russian domestic market, the price here varies between 2.5-13 thousand rubles.
2. Devices with a halogen heater are slightly cheaper and are sold at prices of 1.6-9.5 thousand rubles.
3. There are still not enough products made of carbon, a composite material where thin threads of rubber and graphite are intertwined - they are representatives of the budget segment and cost 2-3 thousand rubles.
4. Universal lids that fit kitchen utensils made of tempered glass, the cheapest, such a device can be purchased for 1.2-1.8 thousand rubles.

How is an air fryer different from an oven?

It is impossible to say for sure what is better to buy for household needs - an air fryer or an oven from the same company, although they work on the principle of convection: cooking is carried out while hot air circulates. The convection oven is compact and consumes less electrical energy.

For lovers of homemade baked goods and crispy baked chicken, preference will be given oven- an air fryer cannot prepare such delicacies. Users who prefer healthy food without added oils and fats will choose an air fryer; the compactness of the product plays a big role here.

The verdict is simple: both products are needed in the kitchen for different purposes, so best option- a stationary oven and a small-sized convection oven will be useful to any housewife for preparing culinary delights, without requiring special supervision during the cooking process.

How to choose

The art of choosing an air fryer is practically no different from buying any household appliances, the main thing here is to pay attention to the main parameters, which we will consider in detail.

Volume

Manufacturers indicate two numbers - for example, 10/14, the first means the optimal volume of the working bowl, which can be increased to a second size by using an insert. The package includes a thick ring that must be installed on the working bowl to increase its volume.

Power

This parameter varies between 0.6-1.0 kW, and one product can have several power options, which depend on the cooking mode, temperature and speed of convection.

Fan speed

For budget models, the speed does not change, but more expensive models can have up to three different options fan rotation.

Automatic warm-up

Some models support the function of heating previously cooked food to the desired temperature, which is very convenient.

Lid

This part can be folding or removable, each of them has individual benefits: with a bracket, the user does not have to think about where to put the hot lid, and a separate option allows you to increase the internal volume due to the installed ring.

Control block

Inexpensive models are controlled mechanically, while more expensive products have an electronic control panel with a set of precise settings and a choice of modes.

Timer

Almost all models of convection ovens are equipped with this useful device; the only difference is in the delay time or duration of the mode.

Self-cleaning

This function is present on all models, but you need to do it yourself periodically to avoid food burning during cooking.

To choose the right air fryer for your family, you need to study expert advice:

1. If you already have an oven and microwave in your kitchen, then just purchase classic model with a bowl volume of 3-6 liters, a hinged lid and a power of no more than 1 kW. Choose extensive functionality, control is electronic, and the heater is a halogen lamp.
2. For lovers culinary experiments It is worth paying attention to models with a volume of up to 10 liters and a power of at least 1.3-1.4 kW with a halogen heater; the functionality should be as expanded as possible.
3. If you have small kitchen, then it is better to buy a universal lid that fits perfectly with standard kitchen utensils. The heating element is the simplest, mechanical type control. If you plan to use the device to heat food, then choose a halogen lamp, and a power of 0.8-1.0 kW will be enough.

Impressive dimensions and, accordingly, volumes are needed for big family, otherwise there will be excessive energy consumption and increased utility bills.

Review of the best air fryers

• Product type: air fryer
• Control: electronic, number of programs - 10
• Power consumption: 1.4 kW
• Volume: 10 l
• Cover: on bracket
• Timer: 10 hours
• Heating element: heating element
• Adjustment: temperature, fan speed
• Dimensions: 330x350x450 mm

• electronic control
• automatic steam supply
• programming capability
• easy to use and wash

• not found

• Type: products - convection oven, control - mechanics
• Power consumption: 800 W
• Internal volume: fits any container with a diameter of 225 mm
• Cover: removable
• Timer: 1 hour
• Heating element: halogen lamp
• Adjustment: temperature
• Modes: food defrosting, self-cleaning

• uniquely compact dimensions
• easy to use
• high quality build and materials

• You need to place a stand under the container, otherwise it gets very hot.

Modern kitchen appliances will help every cooking enthusiast acquire the skills of a chef. It is quite understandable to want to buy all the devices on the market, but maybe you should choose one, but universal device? This is exactly what an air fryer is.

When first introduced, the technique with this name resembles a large glass pan covered with a lid of a special design. It turns out that this is technically well thought out - here are located heating element and fan. This proximity allows you to create air turbulence and influence the prepared dish. Then everything is simple: depending on the selected mode, the products will simmer, fry, bake, boil or stew.

The bowl is made of special glass– unbreakable, transparent and heat-resistant. This entire flask structure is easy to remove from the body itself.

The device has one more element - a metal ring. It helps to increase the volume of the bowl (if necessary, it is simply installed on top of it).

Typical appearance the unit is shown in the photo:

How food is prepared

The operating principle is based on the convection process: the heating element heats the air flows carried by the fan. Their temperature varies between 60 o C and 260 o C. The speed is constantly changing - this is necessary to prevent overdrying. Therefore, the dish will be evenly cooked on all sides.

You can adjust the speed and temperature parameters yourself, but mostly the owners trust the built-in timer, which will turn off at the right moment.

What can you cook with an air fryer?

You can cook a lot in this device interesting dishes. But still, the air fryer holds the palm precisely in frying and baking. Usually his signature dishes are meat - cooked on the grill, they turn out with a golden brown and crispy crust. First courses, pizza, cereals, pies, hot sandwiches, smoked products - all this can also be made in this device. And besides, many users have adapted to use the air fryer for preservation and smoking of products.

The air fryer is ideal for people on a diet, because all excess fat during cooking flows into a special tray. And the golden brown crust appears not due to oil, but under the influence of hot air.

All foods retain their vitamins when cooked. Interestingly, even baked vegetables do not lose their natural color.

So, this device can replace several other types of equipment at once:

• oven;
• stove,
• steamer;
• microwave;
• toaster;
• electric grill;
• vegetable dryer;
• yogurt maker;
• sterilizer for jars (canning).

Finally, the flask itself can be use as a saucepan, if you plan to cook the first course.

Device functions

Depending on the model, the device may have numerous functions.

Advantages and disadvantages of the device

By weighing the pros and cons of a device such as an air fryer, you can understand how suitable it is for your kitchen. So, among the bonuses:

• cooking faster than an electric stove;
• the dish turns out more healthy, since you don’t need to use fat to prepare it;
• nothing burns in the device;
• You can cook several dishes at the same time;
• the process takes place with virtually no human intervention;
• the ability to sterilize jars and preserve food supplies.

The main disadvantage of the device is bulkiness- on small kitchen you will need to think about its placement in advance. Small option It’s not worth taking, because it should include kitchenware in which food is usually prepared (such as pots, pans, and pots). Another drawback - the unit is inferior in terms of cooking speed gas stove However, this is offset by the quality of the final dishes.

The energy consumption of the device is approximately 1 kW/hour, like a kettle or iron. This should also be remembered by those who make a choice between cooking in a gas stove or convection oven.

So, if the person in charge home cooking If a person likes to experiment with cooking, then he definitely needs a device like an air fryer. There are now enough available on the market big choice similar devices - from budget Chinese VES and Unit to Vitesse, Hotter, Smile and Homus. Price issue– from 2,500 to 10,000 rubles, which will allow you to choose suitable option for any wallet. And the fact is that the air fryer indispensable assistant in any kitchen, you can see from this video:

Surely in your home there are already such helpers as a multicooker, microwave, or maybe a kebab maker and the like. Would you like to buy an air fryer as well? For what? We'll tell you now.

Let's look at what an air fryer is for. There is a lot of talk and writing about cholesterol in last years, because this is a serious threat. It’s also scary because the harm of fatty foods is unnoticeable at first, and then suddenly... However, despite all the warnings, it is extremely difficult to decide to make fundamental changes in your lifestyle and diet, and there are objective reasons for this.

First job. It takes a lot of time, as a result we don’t have free hours to prepare healthy food and we rush for fast food.

The second is habit. French fries dripping with oil, crispy chicken leg... Daily stress leads to stress, and your favorite delicacies are a great way to relieve it!

The third is cost and effort. To cook dietary, low-fat food, you need not only to buy the appropriate products (for example, salmon is recommended - not a cheap pleasure), but also to have a steamer and other special equipment at home... Which, by the way, is already cluttering the kitchen. As housewives grumble, soon they will invent their own unit for each dish!

Finally, the fourth reason... these are stereotypes. There is an opinion (and for some reason no cookbooks or talk shows can change it!) that healthy food is, yes, good, but so dull and tasteless! A little bland! It doesn't crunch! Doesn't melt on the tongue at all!

So, is an air fryer necessary in the kitchen? definitely needed! All of the above reasons can be eliminated using a convection oven. It’s not called that way for nothing – AEROGrill. Products are cooked on grates due to the uniform influence of hot streams clean air. They do not burn, no oil is required, and the fat will melt and flow out on its own.

What do we get as a result? Well-done meat – once. Juicy inside, with a safe (no carcinogens!) crust on the outside - two, without excess fat- three. (For example, a glass of fat is rendered from a chicken. Once you see this, you will never want to drink this glass along with the meat again).

This way, you can prepare dishes that are familiar – but safe! Essentially the same as French fries, but not harmful to the body! There will be no need to give up your usual way of eating and buy special products.

The air fryer is equipped with a delay start function and does not require attention: you do not need to watch so that it does not burn, you do not need to stir, it will even turn off on its own. It will not distract you from your work and will allow you to maintain your work pace.

An air fryer is a combination of as many as ten kitchen appliances, including a steamer, microwave, oven, dryer, etc. You don’t have to rush around the kitchen from one unit to another, perform complex manipulations with settings, and so on. That is healthy diet will not require additional effort.

And the most important thing! With an air fryer you will not only be protected from cholesterol, but also lose weight. Up to six kilograms minus in one month. Even fitness will not give such a result! How is this achieved? The air fryer cuts the number of calories exactly in half, and retains all the beneficial substances that keep the body in shape. After all, in fact, everything is prepared in an air fryer only in a dietary way! But it remains just as delicious!

So, in order to protect yourself from cholesterol, you have all the conditions and whether or not you need an air fryer on your household, you decide for yourself. Be healthy!

On modern kitchens You can see a variety of useful equipment that helps you cook quickly and tasty. Among other multifunctional appliances that make healthy food, we can highlight the air fryer. Not everyone knows what this device is intended for. To answer the question: convection oven, what is it, let’s look at its structure and functions.

An air grill is a unit designed for cooking and processing food. In addition to directly cooking various dishes, it can be used to defrost, reheat, preserve, etc. In a device such as an air fryer, the operating principle is to blow hot air over the food. It is also called a convection oven. This device consists of a glass bowl covered with a lid on top, in which there is a heating element and a fan.

After turning on the device, the heating element begins to heat up to the desired temperature. Food can be cooked in it at temperatures from 60 to 260 degrees Celsius. The heated air is distributed inside the container using a fan. Round form The tank promotes uniform movement of hot masses, due to which the products are heated equally on all sides.

The special feature of the air fryer is that it allows you to cook food without the use of oils, which means that the food you get is healthy and nutritious. The set for the device usually contains several grids, a mesh baking sheet, skewers and tongs for removing food.

Fish and meat are cooked on grates, the baking tray is used for stewing and baking vegetables, etc. The operating principle of the unit makes it possible to cook several dishes in it at the same time. Since the tank is glass, you can watch the cooking process. The device has several cooking modes and a specific set of functions.

Device functions

This device can be considered universal, since you can cook almost all types of food in it. These can be first and second courses, pastries, desserts and much more. The air fryer has these ample opportunities, which can replace several devices at the same time. With it you can:

• fry, bake and stew any food;
• cook porridge and soups;
• steam food;
• make kebabs;
• bake culinary products;
• produce hot and cold smoking;
• make fermented milk products (yogurt, kefir, etc.);
• dry fruits, mushrooms, berries, etc.;
• pickle, preserve;
• reheat and defrost food;
• make jam and jelly from berries;
• make punch, mulled wine and other similar drinks.

An air grill can have a standard set of capabilities or be multifunctional. Devices with good functionality operate at three different speeds, thereby ensuring the execution of different processes. Depending on what dish you want to cook, the desired temperature is set.

Different device models have different sets of capabilities. The following air fryer functions are considered useful:

• maintaining the temperature to keep the dish hot;
• automatic heating
• self-cleaning function;
• timer with sound signal;
• delayed start, which makes it possible to prepare the dish at the appointed time.

Criterias of choice

When buying an air fryer you need to pay attention to several important points. One of them is the volume of the bowl. The more spacious it is, the more products you can put in it at the same time. This is important because this device allows you to cook several dishes at once.

Some models have the ability to increase the volume of the tank if necessary. For example, when sterilizing jars, roasting whole poultry, etc. For this, an enlarger ring should be included in the kit.

If you plan to grill kebabs, make sure your kit includes skewers. Also useful device There will be special tongs for grabbing ready-made food.

The presence of a removable wire will make the unit easy to clean. It will also be more convenient to store. Check that protective grille easy to remove. Then it will be easy for you to remove it and wash it separately from the device itself.

Pay attention to the type of heating element. Metal heating elements last about 10 years, while a halogen tube can last about three years.

Advantages of the device

The list of advantages of an air fryer is simply huge. Its wide capabilities will allow many consumers to lean in favor of choosing this particular type of household appliance.

One of the main advantages is its versatility. This device is capable of replacing several devices for processing products at once. You do not need to buy a separate oven, microwave, smoker, yogurt maker, etc. One device that does not take up much space will perform the functions of all these devices.

Another important advantage is the preparation of healthy food. Frying, stewing and baking is carried out without the use of oil. The method of operation of the device - exposure to hot air - allows you to preserve all the vitamins found in the products. The food turns out very tasty and healthy.

The cooking process is greatly simplified, since there is no need to alternately load different ingredients into the bowl, stir, etc. All components are added at the same time and at the end of cooking you have a finished dish.

Saves time on washing large quantity utensils that are usually left over after cooking food in other ways. Here, in order to cook, you only need the air fryer itself. In addition, you can save time on the cooking process itself, since you can make several dishes at once.

The air fryer allows you to cook foods at home that you previously bought in the store. For example, hot and cold smoked fish, fermented milk products, etc. This makes it possible to significantly reduce food costs for the whole family. This device is mobile, you can take it with you to the dacha to cook a variety of dishes there.

Based on the above-described functions of this device, we can conclude that it is useful for home use. This modern device new generation, economical and energy efficient.