Foods that should not be put in an air fryer

Air fryers are becoming more and more popular in the kitchen thanks to their convenience, low oil consumption and ease of cleaning.

With the operating principle of a miniature convection oven, an oil-free fryer can crisp vegetables, bake cakes or quickly cook meat and fish, according to the health website Health .

According to Amy Shapiro, a nutritionist working in the US, not all foods are suitable. Some foods when put into the air fryer will not give the expected results, even damage the device.

On the contrary, there are dishes that seem difficult to prepare but produce delicious, crispy results in an air fryer.

Whole cheese should never be used in an air fryer. It melts too quickly and spreads before it becomes golden brown.

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Foods that should not be put in an air fryer

Wet battered dishes like fried fish are not suitable for air fryers. The reason is that there is no hot oil to cook the batter quickly, causing the batter to melt before it becomes crispy, making it soggy even when the meat inside is cooked.

Whole cheese is also a no-no in the air fryer. It melts too quickly and spreads before it gets golden brown.

Some leafy vegetables like some types of cabbage are also not suitable for air fryers. When exposed to hot air, the leaves are blown away and cooked unevenly.

Popcorn is a high-fiber snack that can be cooked on the stovetop or microwave, but not in an air fryer. Many air fryers do not reach a high enough and stable temperature for the kernels to pop evenly. The result is often incomplete pops, many kernels are burnt, and not very tasty.

Unexpected dishes that go well with an air fryer

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are perfect for the air fryer. Cooked at 190°C for 20 minutes, the skin is crispy on the outside while the inside is still juicy.

Salmon is a rich source of omega-3, protein and many essential minerals. With the air fryer, salmon is cooked quickly and crispy without any unpleasant fishy smell in the kitchen. You just need to season, bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 7 to 9 minutes to have a golden, soft and sweet salmon dish.

Instead of boiling in water, just put the eggs in the air fryer at 130 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes, the yolk will be cooked just right, the shell will be easy to peel, very convenient.

Nuts are equally delicious when roasted in an air fryer. You can mix them with a little oil and salt, roast at 150 degrees C for 5 to 10 minutes.

Frozen dumplings can be cooked directly without thawing. Just brush or spray with a thin layer of oil, fry at 175 to 200 degrees Celsius for 8 to 12 minutes.

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