How to use an air fryer?

The usage method of an air fryer includes the following steps:
1. Placement position
Stable placement: Place the air fryer on a stable tabletop, ensuring there is enough space around it to allow hot air to circulate smoothly. ‌12
Reserved space: Pay attention to leaving a gap of about 10cm at the exhaust port of the air fryer to allow the release of hot steam. Do not approach the exhaust port with your hands or face. ‌3
2. First use
Cleaning the frying basket: The time you receive the air fryer, you need to clean the frying basket with water, dry it, and then air fry it again (the temperature and time of each fryer are different, please refer to the instructions).
Removing odors: If you are sensitive to odors, you can use one or two lemon slices to spread evenly in a cleaned fryer, set the machine to work at 200 ℃ for 15 minutes, and finally clean the fryer to use it normally.
3. Preheating method
Preheating purpose: To ensure the taste of the food, keep it at the same temperature when it is put into and taken out of the pot, and avoid the situation where large pieces of food are cooked on the outside but not cooked on the inside. ‌2
Preheating steps: Preheat the cookware in advance, and it is generally recommended to preheat an empty pot for five minutes. The preheating temperature can be set according to the temperature of the dish being cooked. ‌23
4. Cooking food
Food preparation: Cut the ingredients into uniform sizes and season them. ‌
Placing ingredients: Place the prepared ingredients evenly into the frying basket of the air fryer to avoid excessive accumulation and ensure even circulation of hot air. ‌3
Set parameters: Set appropriate temperature and time based on the type of ingredients and recipe requirements. Usually, the temperature range of an air fryer is between 160 ° C and 200 ° C, and the frying time is generally between 10 and 25 minutes.
Start cooking: Press the start button of the air fryer, and the equipment will start running. During the frying process, the frying basket can be shaken regularly to ensure even heating of the food.
5. Cleaning method
Cleaning the frying basket: Generally, use a cloth with detergent and water to wipe it. Do not use sharp objects such as steel balls when cleaning. ‌23
Cleaning the heating tube: To clean the heating tube, use a soft sponge and a small amount of warm water, but be careful not to use a wire brush and acidic substances.
matters needing attention
Avoid stacking: When cooking, do not stack ingredients and spread them evenly to ensure that the food can be heated evenly. ‌34
Flipping food: If it is a relatively large food, it is necessary to flip the food during the process to avoid burning the top and undercooking the bottom.
Use tin foil: When it is not easy to flip, you can place tin foil in the middle to cover the food and prevent the surface from burning. But it is not recommended to put the oil paper in an air fryer, as high-temperature environments can easily carbonize and break the oil paper, which may contaminate food.
By following the above steps, you can easily use an air fryer to cook delicious food.