Why We Love Air Fryers | Cook's Illustrated - America's Test Kitchen

Our winning air fryer was the first model we’ve tested that delivers on its promise to offer an extra-large capacity. Though it’s only a foot tall, this drawer-style model was large enough to fit four …

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Do air fryers really work?

Air fryers promise hands-off ease, but getting the best results involves slightly more than simply turning on your machine and walking away. In we show you the best food to cook in an air fryer and share test kitchen secrets that ensure even cooking; coax better browning; create the crispiest, crunchiest coatings; and guarantee juicy steaks. ...

What is the air fryer book for real cooks?

This is the air fryer book for real cooks. We show you how to cook the foods you love—from simple sides to full meals—more conveniently, while delivering fantastic flavor. The air fryer isn’t magic, though. Getting great results involves more than simply closing the basket and turning it on. ...

Should you buy a larger air fryer?

If you want a larger air fryer, you need to shop carefully. We found that the external dimensions and stated capacities of air fryers are not reliable indications of how much food they can cook at once; most extra-large models can still really cook only a pound of fries or two chicken cutlets. ...

Do air fryers make fried food?

Just because it’s called an air “fryer” doesn't mean that it produces only crispy, “fried” food. You can do much more than crisp up french fries and fish sticks—though air fryers do a great job of that. ...

Are air fryers magic?

The air fryer isn’t magic, though. Getting great results involves more than simply closing the basket and turning it on. Like all equipment, it benefits from a few essential techniques and kitchen tools. For example, we found it essential to avoid overfilling the air fryer. ...

How do air fryers work?

Air fryers work by circulating hot air around food, but if the food was packed too tightly it steamed instead of browned. To encourage browning even more, we also found helpful to pat the food dry and then toss it with a little bit of oil. A dry surface browns more quickly than a wet one, since moisture on the surface will steam. ...