Mistakes on using air fryers are definitely something familiar to be done by many people especially if you just have one yourself. No matter what kind of brand and capacity that you bought, the majority of people most likely have been familiar with some of the mistakes that will be listed below.
According to a video by Fabulessly Frugal on Youtube, these are the top 5 mistakes commonly done when using an air fryer:
1) Not Investing In A Good Air Fryer, Tend To Buy A Cheap One Instead
It is definitely such a waste of money in the long run if you buy a cheap air fryer. There are reports that the non-stick coating will start peeling off within a few months. Do some research yourself on the best quality of air fryer that you should get within your budget. Read some reviews about the particular air fryer that you consider from other owners of the air fryer. It is recommended to buy an air fryer that got 4 to 4.5 out of 5 ratings.
2) Overcrowding The Basket Of The Air Fryer
One of the most important rules of air frying would be to not overcrowd the basket of the air fryer. Fill the basket no more than halfway full the maximum quantity. Consider getting a larger size air fryer because you could save time air frying your food in a higher quantity at one time rather than in batches. The square basket of air fryer also is much better than the circular basket of air fryer because you could fit much more food in the square basket air fryer.
3) Doing The Usage Of Oil All Wrong.
Many people think that they do not have to use any oil at all when they are air frying their food because an air fryer is supposed to give you healthier food without using any oil. On the contrary, you do really need to use oil when you are air frying your food but with different types of oil and also a different quantity of oil. Oil is actually needed to give that crispy finish to your food. Other than that, oil would also help to transfer the heat when the food is getting air fried.
4) Not Rotating Or Shaking Your Food Halfway Through Air Frying
An air fryer is actually almost completely hands-off but it is not actually 100%. For perfectly cooked food, you might want to take some time to rotate, shake and also flip your food halfway through cooking.
5) Not Checking The Food’s Temperature
If you want to get the best result for your meat when using an air fryer, you might want to invest in a small instant meat thermometer. It is actually so helpful for making sure that you never undercook or even overcook your food.
Sources: YouTube Fabulessly Frugal