What should I do if the food fried in the air fryer is too dry? What foods can’t be fried in the air fryer?

Air fryers are a popular tool recommended by many people, but some netizens complained that the food fried in air fryers is too dry. What's the matter? Is it because the air fryer they bought is not good enough, or is it because they use it incorrectly? Let's take a look at the introduction provided in this article!

What to do if the food fried in the air fryer is too dry

It may be caused by incorrect usage.

1. Don’t cook food that has no oil on the surface or itself

2. Don't be afraid of getting dirty, put tin foil underneath, otherwise the heating will be extremely uneven and the moisture will not be taken away.

3. Do not use a wire brush or diamond sponge when cleaning, otherwise it will damage the PTFE coating on the surface.

What foods can't be fried in an air fryer?

When you buy the air fryer, you can ask what foods are recommended to be put in it. If you want to fry other things, you can search and see. Generally, baking and grilling can be done.

An air fryer is essentially a hot air oven. Its principle is very similar to that of a hair dryer. The heating wire generates heat and the hot air removes moisture from the food and heats the food. It should be noted that when frying, the oil temperature is above 100°, which vaporizes the moisture on the surface of the food. The water vapor bubbles are smaller than the oil surface. This is why bubbling occurs when frying, and fried food with ice chips will easily splash.

The air fryer actually solves the problem of oil consumption in normal frying to the greatest extent. If a small family wants to fry chicken and chicken legs, it is very likely that the oil in a pot will not be reused. Moreover, the oil has a fishy smell after frying, the smoke point for cooking is very low, and the taste is not good. I usually pour it down the drain with a heavy heart.

How to use the air fryer

1. Match the base frame with the container and place it horizontally, put the food in the container (select accessories according to actual needs), and cover the stove.

2. Connect the power supply and adjust the timer and thermostat knobs to the appropriate positions.

3. Put down the handle, the micro power switch will turn on automatically, and the prompt light will light up, indicating that the corresponding prompt is in working condition.

4. When cooking is finished, unplug the power plug and place the burner on the burner rack.

5. Use the food rack to take out the food.

6. After the container has cooled down, wipe it clean first, then rinse the container with water.

7. Wipe and clean the protective cover with a soft cloth.

8. After cleaning, cover the burner, heat it in air for one minute to dry the container, and put the whole machine in a safe place.