Frying – The Chef Maker

Eating healthy food has been considered as one of the stepping stones towards a healthy lifestyle. It seems like more and more people are conscious about the kind of food they eat, the places where they eat, and the preparations that are involved in the cooking of the food that is presented to them. In recent years we have seen an emerging technology called air frying or the air fryers. This technology for cooking has eliminated the use of oil for frying. People would choose air fried food over the normal fried food without giving it a second thought because it is a healthier option and anyone who wants to maintain a healthy lifestyle, would do anything just to ensure it stays that way. The air fryer uses a technique of cooking food by radiating heat and circulating it throughout the food cooked in the air fryer. The air fryer requires minimal or no oil and gets the food cooked perfectly. One of the questions that arise in the minds of many people is whether the food cooked in the air fryer tastes good or not? Does air frying food taste good Frying food in an air fryer rather than in an oil based fryer is said to be healthier and taste just as good. Most people agree with these statements. The air fryer makes the food just as crispy and delicious without all the extra grease. If you haven't tried an air fryer, I definitely recommend using one to see the difference for yourself! Effects of air frying food Air frying is a new method that has come into the market a few years ago, answering the question, is there a way for fried foods to be healthier? But whether you find air fried food it is tasty or not depends upon the person. Some people may like deep-fried food more whereas some may stick with the food cooked in minimal oil or no oil in an air fryer. Air fried food has a lot of health benefits. Air fried food contains considerably less oil than the food that is deep fried or shallow fried. The food cooked in an air fryer has less cholesterol and can be a healthy alternative over the deep-fried or shallow fried food. As a warning though, consuming air fried food in a large quantity can be just as dangerous as eating deep-fried foods. • Air fryers can cut the calories in the food up to 70% and have much lower quantities of fat in your food. • Diabetic and heart patients can also eat food that is cooked in an air fryer without any hesitation. The food is healthy and tasty as well. • Cooking in air fryers also cures the omega 3 fatty acids that are found in some foods. What foods can be cooked in an air fryer The type of food that can be cooked in an air fryer is uncountable. You can cook anything from a healthy bowl of French fries to lip-smacking pizza, from toasted cookies to a delicious cake. The list goes on and on!! Just use your imagination. You can also cook doughnuts, vegetables and chicken in an air fryer. All of these things might contain a lot of extra calories if you use the regular method of deep frying instead of using the air fryer. The food cooked in the air fryer tastes just the same as the deep-fried food. The air fryer has become a part of a new healthy lifestyle which most of us are unable to see yet. Most of the people choose the traditional oily food over the air fried food just in the name that the food taste is not similar. But that is not the case. The food cooked in the air fryer tastes delicious and is healthier than the food cooked in a deep fryer. Points to know before cooking food in an air fryer Even though the food cooked in the air fryer is mostly healthy, there are a few points that you need to know before you begin cooking. Before cooking your food in the air fryer, it should be set to a particular heat range for the food you are cooking in the air fryer. Exposing the food to a higher heat range than is best for the food, may make your food fibrous and may not retain the same taste and texture. Spray a little amount of oil just to give it that crunchy taste. When you are halfway through cooking, flip it a few times just to check if your food is being cooked evenly on both sides. It should not be raw at any end.The air fryer uses comparatively less oil, just a tablespoon of it and it gets you the similar crunch that you desire from deep-frying your food.You do not have to necessarily use oil in the air fryer either. Foods can be cooked without any oils and be crunchy just like normal. The air fryer uses comparatively less oil, just a tablespoon of it and it gets you the similar crunch that you desire from deep-frying your food. Air fryer food is healthy for all. Even people having medical conditions can consume this food and have the taste of fried food that is healthier. Most people would argue about the difference in taste, but if you want to choose a healthy lifestyle, you can give up the oil fried food and switch to air fried food. It's only a matter of choice. There are so many healthy options available in the market today rather than deep-fried calorie filled food. Should you eat air fried food After so much confusion about air frying vs deep frying, the only question that remains in our mind is, should we prefer air fried food or not? Whether it is healthy or whether we are just wasting our money, the answer to this question is very simple. Air fried food is a healthier alternative over deep-fried food. It only uses one or two tablespoons of oil, if any at all, and gives you the same results which you would get after eating all that regular deep fried food. The food which has been cooked in an air fryer is crunchier and healthier than the shallow or deep-fried food. Air frying food is the next best thing. It is healthier, tastier and more convenient. There might be some people who would tell you that the air frying does not give you the same experience or taste, but that is not true. There have been so many tried and tested results that the food tastes better and is healthier. Conclusion Air frying cooking is an all in all experience. It is way more fun and easier than deep frying. There is less mess too! Frying in oil also includes risk factors of spillage and overcooking the food items. But no such problem occurs in air frying and the food taste is just amazing. Everybody should try it! As always Be Safe and Have Fun!