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☆ I made burgers using 4 different appliances, and even my grill-master husband preferred the air fryer
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My family made burgers using four different appliances to see which cooking method is best. We cooked the same kind of patty using the grill, stove, air fryer, and oven. I think the air fryer was the easiest method, but some people in my family preferred others. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I recently put my air fryer, stove, oven, and grill to the test to see which one makes the best burger.

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☆ Experts share 16 things you didn't know you could make with your air fryer
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Kirstie Renae | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"We've tried making it many different ways, but the air fryer is so much closer to the real deal." According to Watch Learn Eat's vegan and gluten-free blogger Sherri Hall, firm tofu works best in the air fryer. "Use extra firm tofu and press it for 15 to 20 minutes first," Hall told BI. "Softer tofu won't hold up as well in the air fryer, and water-logged tofu will not get crispy. You also want to make sure to grease the air fryer to avoid sticking and place the tofu in a single layer to promote even cooking."

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☆ I tried 23 popular frozen meals from Trader Joe's, and would buy at least half of them again
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +34 min

I'm picky about instant meals, though, so I reviewed 23 of Trader Joe's frozen entrées. AdvertisementVERDICT: Although Trader Joe's penne arrabbiata could make for a satisfying, last-minute dinner, it wasn't memorable enough for me to buy again. Trader Joe's frozen section offers many different Tex-Mex and Mexican-inspired dishes, but I noticed these because of the "hatch chile" description. I thought Trader Joe's vegetable-and-cheese enchiladas were a disappointing, soggy messOnce cooked through, Trader Joe's vegetable-and-cheese enchiladas didn't impress me. I hoped Trader Joe's spicy peanutty noodle bowl with chicken would be goodI enjoyed Trader Joe's spicy peanutty noodle bowl with chicken.

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☆ 10 of the best air fryer tips and tricks to follow, according to chefs
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Business Insider spoke to chefs to identify the best way to use your air fryer and the top tips for getting the perfect dishes from it every time. Here are some things everyone who has (or is planning to get) an air fryer should know. Choose the right fryer for your kitchen and lifestyleDo your research before purchasing an air fryer. Deanna Kang, chef and recipe developer at Asian Test Kitchen, told BI that placing your air fryer beneath your exhaust hood can help keep your kitchen air clear. Skip the microwave — use your air fryer to reheat leftoversTo take full advantage of your air fryer, Kennedy said, use it to breathe new life into leftovers.

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☆ I'm a culinary judge. Here are 10 of my favorite things to make in the air fryer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Meredith Ochs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

There are a few snacks and meals I love to make in the air fryer. The newer, countertop air fryers have some advantages over old versions. Meredith OchsAs a culinary judge, I think some foods are easier to make in the air fryer versus my other kitchen appliances. I'm on my second air fryer, a Hamilton Beach Sure-Crisp model. Here are some of my favorite snacks and meals to make in my air fryer.

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☆ I tried Gordon Ramsay's recipe for air-fryer steak, and I got a perfect result in 20 minutes
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Chelsea Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewI never even thought you could — or should — cook a nice steak in the air fryer, but Gordon Ramsay's coffee-and-chili-rubbed rib-eye recipe has totally proved me wrong. Chelsea DavisI combined ground coffee, ancho chili powder, paprika, dark-brown sugar, salt, pepper, ground coriander, ground mustard, ground ginger, and dried oregano. Ramsay recommends letting the steak sit for 15 minutes with the rub onI let my steak sit and soak up the seasoning for about 15 minutes. I heated the air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit and tried to cook my steak to a medium finishThe steak fit snugly in my air fryer. Chelsea DavisI slightly sprayed the basket with oil and cooked the steak for 10 minutes on each side.

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☆ I made homemade breakfast pastries in my air fryer. Even though they were super easy, they still felt fancy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Meredith Schneider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I made homemade toaster pastries in my air fryer and I'm never going back to store-bought. The finished pastries really blew me away, and I can't wait to come up with more flavors. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI often crave a sweet breakfast, but pastries — especially those with flaky layers — aren't known for being a quick-fix treat. So, I turned to my trusted air fryer and found recipes that would be ready in less than half the time.

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☆ I recreated 3 popular fast-food chicken recipes in my air fryer, and one was better than the original
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Lucien Formichella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Dredging the chicken involved dipping it in an egg mixture and the flour mixture. Lucien Formichella for InsiderThe dredging process went well, though I definitely should've made more. It was relaxing to drop the chicken into the flour mixture, then the eggs, then back in the flour. Lucien Formichella for InsiderAfter putting the chicken in the air fryer, I genuinely wondered how the tenders would turn out because Popeyes chicken has such a distinct flavor. I left the second precisely as it came out of the bowl, figuring more of the flour mixture would stick to it.

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And no air fryer exemplifies this more than the Instant Vortex Plus. Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven with ClearCook The Instant Vortex Plus was the best air fryer in our tests and features a window into the basket to monitor your food. It's a pricey appliance, but the Instant Vortex Plus is the best air fryer we've tested. Another great option is our best budget air fryer pick, the Beautiful 6 Quart Touchscreen Air Fryer by Drew Barrymore. AdvertisementThe bottom lineJames Brains/InsiderBased on my testing, the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer is the best to cook food evenly and quickly.

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☆ Best Buy recalls more than 250,000 Insignia air fryers due to fire, burn and laceration hazards
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Best Buy has recalled more than 250,000 Insignia air fryers sold in the United States and Canada, because of fire, burn and laceration hazards. Customers are advised to immediately stop using the fryers and can visit this site for instructions on how to submit images of damaged air fryers. Affected customers can get a refund check or Best Buy store credit. The recall noted customers should not try to return the air fryers at Best Buy stores. Last February, roughly 2 million Cosori air fryers were recalled because they posed a possible fire risk.

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☆ My favorite appetizer starts with a bag of frozen ravioli and an air fryer, and my guests always love it
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Meredith Schneider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

One of my favorite appetizers requires little more than a bag of frozen ravioli. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementToasted ravioli that's breaded and fried is a St. Louis delicacy, and I crave it multiple times a year. I found that I could make a variety of flavors at home with a bag of frozen ravioli, so I tend to keep my freezer stocked. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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Enter the large-capacity Ninja Foodi DualZone XL Air Fryer. Ninja Foodi 10 Quart DualZone 2-Basket Air Fryer (DZ401) The Ninja Foodi DualZone XL Air Fryer is like having two air fryers in one with two 5-quart baskets that cook independently. The Ninja Foodi DualZone air fryer features dishwasher-safe crisper plates and baskets, but I mostly washed them by hand for two reasons. In our guide to the best air fryer toaster ovens, the Oster Digital Air Fryer Oven with RapidCrisp takes the top spot. James Brains/Business InsiderThe Ninja Foodi DualZone XL Air Fryer is the best large-capacity basket air fryer we've tested.

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☆ I worked at Trader Joe's for 3 years. Here are 10 of my favorite products to make in the air fryer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Jonathan Chandler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The store's famous orange chicken gets perfectly crispy in the air fryer. The chicken gets extra crispy in the air fryer. Jonathan ChandlerTrader Joe's orange chicken is a fan-favorite product every year, and it's perfect in the air fryer. I cook it for 12 minutes, and it comes out crispy on the outside and chewy and moist on the inside. Then all you have to do is microwave the sauce that comes with it and enjoy it by itself or with rice.

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☆ 10 of the best meals to make in an air fryer, according to chefs
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

French-toast sticks make for a sweet, air-fried breakfast. French-toast sticks only need to cook in the air fryer for 10 minutes. Chelsea DavisCertified master chef Sean Andrade of AWG Private Chefs told Business Insider that he loves making French-toast sticks in the air fryer. "These sticks are a great easy meal for adults or kids, and they're just as fast as making them the old-fashioned way," Andrade said. You can serve this breakfast dish with maple syrup or jam for extra sweetness.

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☆ Vinyl records are now so hot they move UK inflation
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

London CNN —The prices of vinyl records will feed into UK inflation statistics for the first time since 1992, highlighting a surge in their popularity among British consumers driven in part by Taylor Swift. UK inflation has slowed from 11.1% to 4% but remains above the central bank’s 2% target. LPs — which dropped out of the UK inflation basket more than three decades ago, owing to the rise of CDs and cassettes — have made a huge comeback in recent years. Last year, 6.1 million vinyl records were sold in Britain, the highest number since 1990, according to data from the British Phonographic Industry, an association of UK record companies and labels. Air fryers, rice cakes reflect healthier habitsOther new items in this year’s inflation basket highlight the wider adoption of healthier lifestyles.

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☆ I've worked at Costco for 18 years. Here are 8 best things I get there to make in the air fryer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Veronica Thatcher | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The Bibigo vegetable spring rolls are crunchy on the outside and soft inside. We dip the air-fried Bibigo spring rolls in soy-ginger sauce. Veronica ThatcherThe Bibigo vegetable spring rolls combine crispy wrappers with edamame, carrots, cabbage, onions, and leeks. The spring rolls come with three packets of soy-ginger sauce and are quick and easy to prepare in the air fryer. You can find a 3-pound box of the Bibigo spring rolls in the freezer section.

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☆ The 9 mistakes you're probably making when using your air fryer
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Cheyenne Lentz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

You're overcrowding the basket of your air fryer. Food won't cook evenly if it's too crowded. iStock / Getty Images PlusThough it's tempting to place all of your ingredients in the air fryer at once in hopes of quickly reheating or cooking your food, you really want to avoid overfilling the air-fryer basket, said Byron Puck, chef at Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group. "Since it functions as a convection oven by rotating hot air around the basket, you want to give room for each ingredient to have this air hit it on all sides," Puck told Business Insider. He said putting too much food in the basket could have a negative impact on the quality of your finished dish because some of the items in the basket could end up becoming soggy instead of crispy.

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In an air fryer, the powerful circulation of super hot air can crispy the fries up in a pinch before they dry out. In an air fryer, the powerful circulation of super hot air can crispy the fries up in a pinch before they dry out. AdvertisementHow to reheat fries in an air fryerReheating fries in an air fryer takes just five minutes. Best overall: Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven - See at AmazonInstant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven - See at Amazon Best value: Beautiful Touchscreen Air Fryer - See at WalmartBeautiful Touchscreen Air Fryer - See at Walmart Best toaster oven: Oster Digital Air Fryer Oven with RapidCrisp - See at AmazonAdvertisementInsider's takeawayIf you're craving extra crispy fries in a pinch, reheating them in an air fryer is a game-changer. The key to achieving crispy, evenly cooked fries in the air fryer is to preheat the air fryer for a few minutes and arrange them in a single layer.

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☆ I'm a chef who's obsessed with my air fryer. Here are my 13 favorite things to make in it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Aefa Mulholland | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I'm a chef from the UK, and after years of resisting the appliance, I now love my air fryer. I even make desserts, like molten lava cakes and apple hand pies, in my air fryer. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I still hauled out my deep-fat fryer and gallons of oil or wrestled with an array of frying pans and griddles. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ 3 easy dinner recipes by a gut health dietitian who eats 30 plants a week
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

That's why Gabrielle Morse, a gut health specialist and registered dietitian at The Gut Health Clinic, aims to eat 30 plants a week. Her weekly food delivery consists of around 10 different vegetables, butter beans, black beans, chickpeas, lentils, and fish. AdvertisementIf she has white fish or shrimp in the fridge, she might use them to make a risotto with lots of different vegetables thrown in. On the side, she had roasted broccoli and some other roasted vegetables that she had on hand. AdvertisementTo make sure she's eating 30 plants a week, she'll pair it with some air-fried veggies, grilled mushrooms, and edamame beans.

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☆ 6 Podcasts for Food Lovers
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Emma Dibdin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

On its surface, food seems like a safe, low-stakes topic of conversation. Yet just like on matters of religion and politics, discussions of food can become surprisingly contentious — to demonstrate this, just ask your dinner guests to consider whether a hot dog is a sandwich. And some dissect food trends like bone broth, cold brew coffee and air fryers to judge whether the hype is warranted. Starter episode: “What’s The Best Type of French Fry?”As you’d expect from a BBC World Service production, this series has a nuanced, global perspective on the production and consumption of food. Although the guests featured in this American Public Media series are all food professionals, part of the fun is just how varied their recipes are in terms of both complexity and category.

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Best air fryer Jen Gushue/Insider We tested over 40 models to find the best air fryer. Check out our favorites:Best overall: Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven - See at AmazonInstant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven - See at Amazon Best value: Beautiful Touchscreen Air Fryer - See at WalmartBeautiful Touchscreen Air Fryer - See at Walmart Best toaster oven: Oster Digital Air Fryer Oven with RapidCrisp - See at AmazonAdvertisementBefore you get startedWhen it comes to using parchment paper in the air fryer, first read the appliance manual to confirm what your specific model can handle. You can punch holes in parchment paper yourself if you don't have air-fryer-specific perforated parchment paper. How to use parchment paper in the air fryer Always make sure your parchment paper is cut no larger than the bottom of your air fryer. That's why it's important not to cover the whole bottom of the air fryer with parchment paper.

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AdvertisementFor many home cooks, the best air fryer has joined the Instant Pot and KitchenAid stand mixer as a countertop essential. Check out our favorites:Best overall: Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven - See at AmazonInstant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven - See at Amazon Best value: Beautiful Touchscreen Air Fryer - See at WalmartBeautiful Touchscreen Air Fryer - See at Walmart Best toaster oven: Oster Digital Air Fryer Oven with RapidCrisp - See at AmazonAdvertisementHow does an air fryer work? AdvertisementHow to use foil in your air fryer"If you can put something in an oven, you can put it into an air fryer, " says Laurence — including aluminum foil. Here are three tips for using aluminum foil in your air fryer safely and effectively:Don't cover the holes. If you like making eggs and other bite-sized treats in the air fryer, consider air fryer egg molds.

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Some air fryers have a preheat setting, some automatically preheat, and others require manual preheating. Consult the product manual to see if preheating is recommended for your air fryer model. Preheat your air fryer to the temperature called for in the recipe for three to five minutes. AdvertisementEveryone knows that preheating your oven is crucial to baking success, but what about an air fryer? "You should preheat an air fryer if the user manual instructs you to do so.

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The best air fryers and best air fryer toaster ovens cook food quickly, make great gifts, are easy and safe to use, and so much more. Our top picks for air fryers Insider Reviews has tested over 40 air fryers to find the best ones on the market. Jen Gushue/Business Insider Best overall: Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven - See at AmazonInstant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven - See at Amazon Best value: Beautiful Touchscreen Air Fryer - See at WalmartBeautiful Touchscreen Air Fryer - See at Walmart Best toaster oven: Oster Digital Air Fryer Oven with RapidCrisp - See at AmazonHow does an air fryer work? In practice, what this means is achieving the Maillard reaction from hot air rather than hot oil. Plus, food also cooks faster in the air fryer thanks to the compact size and hot air circulation.

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