Although air-fryer mania has faded from its mid-pandemic peak, the countertop appliance has earned a permanent place in millions of kitchens. Just take a look at all of the starchy finger foods in the freezer aisle that have air-fryer cooking directions printed right on the box or bag.
We get the appeal. An air fryer comes close to offering the speed and convenience of a microwave. And it usually produces a more satisfying crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside texture than most conventional ovens can achieve, while also involving fewer calories than if you’d used a deep fryer.
If you don’t already own an air fryer (or if you do, and you just can’t be bothered to wash the basket), here’s a bit of good news: When you want to whip up tasty, crunchy tots or chicken nuggets in a hurry, your oven might be better at this than you thought.
Originally published on Source.
