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3 reasons why air-fryer cooking is obsessively good
Buying an air-fryer was one of the best decisions I made in 2020. I did take my sweet time contemplating about buying one, before I actually did. Mostly because I thought why bother when I already have the oven to get the job done. But several months later, I now use the air-fryer several times a week and it’s my new ‘bestie’ in the kitchen. I almost can’t imagine how I got by without one. Here’s the top 3 reasons why you’ll get obsessed with air-fryer cooking too.

- CUT THE OILS BUT KEEP THE TASTE
Air-fryer cooking really is the healthy way to go because you use very little to no oil – it literally cooks with air! I don’t use more than a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or canola spray – compare that to deep frying! Does no oil mean the french fries (or chips as us Aussies call it) won’t be golden?! Don’t fret, air-fryer cooking only cuts out the fat. You’ll still have your fries/ chips glistening golden brown. Same goes for sausage rolls (even without the egg-wash) or chicken nuggets. What’s more, air-fried food has the same great taste and texture, as their deep fried or baked cousins.

2–TAKE THE HASSLE OUT OF COOKING
Who has the time to spend ages cooking? As a mom who works full time, I sure don’t. Which is why I’m constantly looking for ways to spend less time in the kitchen. Air-fryer cooking is great because it is quick – much quicker than a conventional oven. This means you can ditch the conventional oven for most everyday meals. I only end up using it now for baking cakes and large dishes like lasagne or pizza. The air-fryer saves you time because you don’t need to pre-heat, and with the heat is concentrated within a smaller space, food cooks faster. That’s why it’s a great way to re-heat leftovers or pre-cooked food too. It only takes a few seconds in the air-fryer and you won’t get any of the soggy mess that the microwave sometimes serves, e.g. with pizza or sausage rolls.
The other thing that takes the fun out of cooking is the cleaning (unless you like it, then good on you!). Air-fryer cooking is a winner there too because only the pan inside it is involved. While cooking, you can simply simply shake the air-fryer pan to mix food (or use tongs). Saving you any spills or splats on the cooker or oven, or extra pots and pans to clean up.
3–GO EASY ON THE WALLET
The other biggest hesitance I had for buying an air-fryer was the cost-factor. You’ll find that the premium brands and models of air-fryers can cost up to A$700 (US$500) or more. That said, you don’t need the most expensive of them all to get the job done. Shop smart and you’ll be sure to find one that fits your budget – maybe at your local Kmart (if you’ve got one) or a used one on Facebook Marketplace. Either way, the air-fryer is likely to cost you a lot less than a conventional electric oven – both budget and space wise. The other good thing with air-fryer cooking is that because food cooks a lot faster, it’s likely to be more energy efficient and save you some money on bills in the long run.

Air-frying is no longer a thing of the future. It gives you delicious food that is healthier with less fat. You’ll save lots of time in the kitchen with faster cooking and easier clean-up. It’ll also be lighter on your wallet if you shop around and use it well. What more can you ask for? That’s why air-fryer cooking is obsessively good!
Are you obsessed with air-fryer cooking? Or not convinced it’s worth a try?
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I really want to buy a air fryer.. so much better than using a fryingpan
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I’ve been thinking of buying one too. Seems like the healthier way of cooking:)
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Yes and also a bit easier when preparing meals I guess.. I’ve seem many positive reviews regariding the air fryer
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We asked for an air fryer attachment for Christmas 🎄😊
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Awesome! ❤ What's your favorite thing to cook on the air-fryer?
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Haven’t gotten it yet, but we want to make donuts 🍩
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It can make donuts? I’ve heard it can make pie too. Is there anything that the air fryer can’t do?? lol
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Yes apparently! 😋 I’m excited
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Thanks for sharing my post Helen! Hope this helps those of you contemplating about buying an air fryer 😋☺️🍟
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You’re most welcome! ❤
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My parents have one and despite my initial cynicism, I too think they’re great.
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That’s great! What is your favorite thing to make?
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Fish and chips is my Dad’s go to meal on a Friday evening 🙂
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Awesome, 🙂
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I use an air fryer quite often for French fries, it’s great. And for one batch of FF for two people, it doesn’t take more than a couple teaspoons of olive oil, or whatever oil you use.
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Wow, sounds great! Thanks for sharing.
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For avoiding time int the kitchen a crock pot also works well. Dump in your meat, potatoes, veggies and let it simmer half the day, and at supper time, your meal is ready to eat! AND crock pots are a LOT less expensive than Air-Fryers!
Another means of cooking quick and easy is Waterless Cookware; several brands available, but the sets are pretty pricey. However, if one is patient and can use waterless cookware the way the instructions say, you can often fix an entire meal in 30 minutes or less, with even less time actually standing over the stove. The problem is we Americans tend to want to “peek” into the pot and see what is happening, and you CANNOT do that with waterless cookware. But the meals are the tastiest I’ve ever eaten. We use a small Royal Prestige cookware set. (https://www.royalprestige.com/?country=US&language=EN)
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Thanks for sharing! I have a crockpot and I love it! It’s so nice to be able to just dump the ingredients, let it cook, and then have dinner ready. 🙂
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air fryer is like the slow cooker. you dont realize how great they are until you try it. I’m not giving up either.
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Fantastic! I might add it to my Christmas list!
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its a good idea
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❤
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Yasss air fryers are the bomb, who even needs an oven anymore!? 🙌🏼
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That is true. There are more ‘cleaner’ alternatives to using the oven.
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this sounds delish!!!
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Great information! I think I need to buy my own air fryer!
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Fantastic!
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You are a very capable person! Here is best airfryers for 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AeACF-1w9A
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Sweet blog! I found it while browsing on Yahoo News. Do you have any suggestions on how to get listed in Yahoo News? I’ve been trying for a while but I never seem to get there! Appreciate it
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I’m tempted. I really am. I would be cooking chicken wings like crazy. Lol!
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I just bought an air-fryer and that was the first thing I did! 🙂
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Wonderful!
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Really informative and superb complex body part of subject matter, now that’s user friendly (:.
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I have to buy this. Its in my list 👍👍. Thanks for this article on it
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Thanks for reading!!
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Hi Just the other day I wrote on my blog that I got myself a second air fryer and how happy I am to throw out the microwave. https://dinnerbank.com/2021/01/10/microwave-out-and-in-with-a-second-air-fryer/ Welcome to read it.
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