After hearing someone talk about airfryers for the umpteenth time at a birthday party, you know for sure: you need an airfryer too. A good choice if you ask us: with an airfryer you can easily prepare healthy and delicious dishes. This way, you will feel a little less guilty when eating fries or chicken nuggets from the airfryer. Besides the health benefits, what are other reasons to choose an airfryer? Here they are: 10 benefits of an airfryer.
Why buy an airfryer?
An airfryer was invented by Philips and has been on the market for 10 years now. Although it has not yet completely replaced the traditional fryer, we see that the airfryer is extremely popular. Who wouldn’t want to eat healthier without compromising on crunchiness? In this article, we give . advantages why you should buy an airfryer.
#1 advantage: frying without oil is healthier
An airfryer does not turn a french fry or a croquette into a healthy bite, but it does contain much less oil than from a traditional fryer. The advantage is that you get less oil, trans fats and calories. In that sense, preparation with an airfryer is a lot healthier than with a normal fryer.
#2 advantage: An Airfryer is super multifunctional
Anyone who thought an airfryer only allows you to fry with hot air is wrong: an airfryer is one of the most versatile kitchen appliances today. The possibilities are not limited to deep-frying. For example, you use an airfryer to bake, fry and roast. Basically, you can use it to prepare breakfast, lunch and an evening meal.
On a side note, you often have to buy separate accessories to expand the number of possibilities with an airfryer.
#3 advantage: fairly easy to clean
Whereas cleaning a traditional fryer can be a hell of a chore, cleaning an airfryer is a snap. An airfryer has a removable inner basket that contains a grid. You take the grid out and both the basket and the grid are easily rinsed with soap under the tap. It varies per airfryer whether the parts are dishwasher safe.
#4 advantage: Almost impossible to burn yourself
Everyone has suffered a minor burn from a deep fryer. The grease sometimes splashes in all directions, which makes using a traditional fryer a lot less safe than an airfryer. With an airfryer, first of all, you use very little oil, so you don’t have to deal with splashing oil. Also, an airfryer is completely sealed so the chance of getting a burn is very small. An airfryer is safe, even for a family with young children.
#5 advantage: very easy to use
The ease of use makes an airfryer a suitable kitchen appliance for any target group: from young to old. Chances are you can leave the instruction booklet in the box. Controls vary from airfryer to airfryer, but often consist of a dial to set the temperature and time. Some airfryers come with automatic baking programs that let you set the right time and temperature at the touch of a button.
#6 advantage: save money on frying oil
Using a traditional deep fryer is a lot more expensive than an airfryer. This is because with an airfryer, you no longer have to buy frying oil. Those who use their fryer weekly will soon have to replace the oil within 2 weeks. A medium-sized fryer easily requires 3 – 5 liters of frying oil, which means you will still spend about 10 euros a month on frying oil.
#7 advantage: nutrients are retained
While many nutrients can be lost in cooking, this is less the case with an airfryer. If you cook vegetables with water, a large part of the vitamins end up in the sink. It is possible to wok vegetables, roast them or simply “fry” them with hot air.
#8 advantage: an airfryer is inexpensive
Whereas Philips airfryers are quite expensive, you can buy a budget airfryer from Tristar, Inventum or Princess for as little as a few tens. This, of course, is no money at all. If you are not quite sure yet whether you are going to use an airfryer, we recommend buying a cheap and small airfryer first. That way you can see if it’s for you first.
#9 advantage: crispy results without the guilt
French fries from an airfryer are not as crispy from a deep fryer, but they are certainly nice and crunchy. And why do we like food from the fryer? Because it’s nice and crispy. However, it is true that not all airfryers are the same, so there are also differences in the outcome. And you will still need to add a little oil to achieve the crispy result.
#10 advantage: an airfryer make other kitchen appliances unnecessary
Nowadays we have many appliances in the kitchen that all take up space. Some appliances you use more than others. Because an airfryer is so multifunctional, you can get rid of other kitchen appliances. This saves space and keeps kitchen appliances from getting in the way.
Things to consider
- An airfryer can take up quite a bit of space. However, it is convenient if you can store it somewhere when you are not using it.
- To use cooking techniques such as roasting or baking, you often have to buy additional accessories that can be quite expensive.
- Frying times are longer than with a deep fryer.
Conclusion: to buy or not to buy an airfryer?
We are big fans of an airfryer. It is a useful device when you have to think about what to make for dinner at the last minute. For us, it’s definitely been worth the investment. But aren’t sure if you’re going to use the airfryer? Then I don’t know if it’s a good idea to buy a new airfryer. Before you know it, you’ll have another appliance in your house that you don’t use.