As an air fryer enthusiast and cookbook author, I am excited to share with you tips to make your experience easier. So many people look at the air fryer as just another kitchen appliance, or some weird item they don't know how to use. It's really just a great way to cook foods faster, easier, and in a much more fun way. Most Versatile Air Fryer: I’ve had this one for over two years and can’t recommend it enough! It works as an air fryer as well as a dehydrator, countertop oven, and indoor grill. The simple key to preheating food in the air fryer is when you want your food to be crispy, make sure to preheat for 3 minutes before you start cooking. And here's our air fryer facebook group which you're welcome to join and ask any questions - https://www.facebook.com/groups/airfryerfun Please note that there are few exceptions to this rule (you don’t need to turn “boiled” eggs, for example), but in most cases, turning will lead to the most even cooking. Always test meat for doneness with a meat thermometer.

Best for Small Spaces. It’s small, skinny, and lightweight, perfect for cooking smaller portions or if you don’t want it to take up a lot of counter space.Always use a meat thermometer to make sure your meat is cooked properly. Follow USDA guidelines for safe minimum cooking temperatures for meat and seafood, and be sure you food is cooked properly. Use this information to guide your cooking. You can use oven-safe accessories, like silicone muffin cups, as well as aluminium foil & baking paper (as long as they are weighed down so they don't fly up).

Don’t use use perforated parchment paper at high heat without having food over it. If you don’t have enough food weighing down the parchment paper, it will fly around when the hot air circulates and cover the food. This will make the food cook unevenly. Make sure to follow your manufacturers suggested use of parchment sheets. And don’t ever pre-heat your air fryer with solo parchments sheets. They will fly around, hit the heating element and burn. Best Air Fryer Parchment Sheets or Liners Some of my personal favorite air fryer recipes? Pork Tenderloin, Zucchini and Onions, Pigs in a Blanket, and homemade Tortilla Chips! But the recipe possibilities are quite literally endless. Silicone Tip Tongs: They allow you to grab and turn hot foods without the risk of scratching the basket! It’s especially helpful if your air fryer has a deep basket, and I prefer the long (12+ inch) tongs.You should also know my time sheet is based on a non preheated air fryer. If you preheat your air fryer, cook for less time. Basically this a guide and you are free to adjust accordingly. Do we air fry everything? Don't overload the basket. Fries, tater tots etc can overlap but for meats make sure they are in a single layer. Most recipes will benefit from rotation during cooking. Stop the cooking process around the halfway mark, and either shake the basket well, or use either a spatula or tongs to turn the food. This will help ensure evenly cooked food that’s crispy on all sides. Make your own, homemade! Yes, it’s easy to make if you only plan on using the liners a few times a year. Just cut regular parchment sheets to the size of your air fryer. Use a hole puncher and punch a bunch of holes in the paper. The more holes, the more air circulation you’ll get during cooking! If you are struggling with your new kitchen gadget you are not alone. Everyone feels the same way when using devices for the first time. I would encourage you to use your air fryer because that’s the only way you can master it.”