So, you’ve decided to invest in an air fryer. Great choice! They offer impressive flavor and texture with far less oil. But with so many on the market making the decision on which air fryer to buy can be difficult. There are so many things to consider from the features and benefits to the price. Thankfully our custom shopbot experience will be able to help you find the best air fryer for you and all you have to do is answer a few simple questions!
Before you buy an air fryer here are the things you should know:
Who Should Use An Air Fryer
If you love fried food but want to eat healthier, then an air fryer is for you. Air fryers have the ability to create fried flavor and texture with up to 80-percent less fat when compared to foods deep-fried in hot oil.
Air fryers are also for people who want to cook food faster as their very efficient small appliances. Did you know some air fryers can even heat from room temperature to 350-degrees farenheit in less than three minutes? An air fryer can be a great investment if you want to eat healthier but don’t want to sacrifice flavor. Our chatbot will be able to help you find the right one for you.
Size and Capacity of The Air Fryer
Before buying an air fryer you’ll want to know its size and capacity. Firstly, how big is the air fryer? Do you have enough space on your kitchen counter or in a cabinet to store it? Thankfully there is a wide range of sizes from small compact air fryers to even larger air fryers suitable for families.
Further, you’ll want to know the air fryers’ capacity. First, decide what you want to cook in it and how much you need to cook in it? The capacity you require will change drastically depending on how many people you’re cooking for whether that’s two people or a family of six. Typical air fryers will have the capacity to cook about 1.6 to 2.5 pounds of food which is great for cooking sides or chicken wings. But, if you want to cook a whole chicken you might require a larger than standard capacity.
Wattage
Knowing the air fryer’s wattage is important as it ensures your kitchen outlet can support it. Standard air fryers require about 800-1400 watts. But that’s not all, the wattage is also important to determine what the air fryer is capable of cooking.
If your goal is to primarily make sides like cooked vegetables, fries, and frozen chicken nuggets then you may only need an air fryer that features 800 to 1000 watts. However, if you’re hoping to cook meat or reheat foods with an air fryer you’ll need more power up to about 1300 watts. Finally, if you want to bake casseroles or cakes (yes it can make dessert too) in an air fryer you’re going to need even more power, about 1500 watts.
Features and Benefits
Another neat thing about air fryers is their features and benefits will range. You can get a simple air fryer that only fries food or you can get air fryers that are also pressure cookers. Some even allow you to cook two separate food items at once making it easier to cook a whole meal. You should also consider the Philips air fryers as Philips is one of the leading brands that offers varying sizes, prices, and features — there really is something for everyone!
Other questions you’ll want to ask are, does it have an easy to read display? Are the buttons and settings easy to navigate? And finally, you’ll want to make sure it’s easy to clean. Most air fryers will disassemble effortlessly and are made of washable parts (some are even dishwasher safe!) Our chatbot will be able to help you find the best air fryer for you!
Settings
Recognizing what settings are available on the air fryer is an important step in finding the right air fryer for you. Some air fryers feature temperature dials while others have buttons. Some even come with built-in timers to make cooking easy.
Furthermore, pay close attention to what temperatures the air fryers offer. Depending on the model, some air fryers might not get as hot as you’ll need to cook your favorite foods! Just be sure to choose an air fryer that can get as hot as you need it.
Price
Finally, before buying an air fryer you’ll want to consider the price. The great thing about air fryers is there is one for every budget. They can cost as little as $50, up to $400. The price will drastically vary based on its feature and benefits as well as its size. A quick chat without our chatbot will help you find the best air fryer for you!
