Air Fryer Cooking Common Questions Answered: Mastering with Ease

1.Why aren't my foods turning golden and crispy?

Ensure you evenly spray a thin layer of oil on the food surface before cooking. You can use a spray bottle or brush to evenly coat the food surface with oil, but make sure not to use excessive oil, as it can make the food greasy instead of crispy. Make sure your food is evenly placed in the basket without overcrowding. Overcrowding can hinder the circulation of hot air, resulting in uneven heating, where some parts may be overcooked while others remain undercooked. For larger food items, consider flipping or stirring them intermittently during cooking to ensure the hot air circulates evenly around the food, making it golden and crispy. Adjusting the preheating time and temperature also affects the color and crispiness of the food. Preheating the Air Fryer generally helps food start cooking faster, making it easier to achieve a golden and crispy texture. Different types of food may require different temperatures and times, so adjust according to recipe suggestions or your own experience. The key to achieving golden and crispy food is to ensure the food surface is evenly coated with oil, the food is evenly placed without overcrowding, and to adjust the preheating time and temperature reasonably to ensure even heating, thereby achieving the ideal cooking result.

2.How can I prevent food from burning?

Rotate the food regularly to ensure even cooking and avoid one side being overheated. Also, avoid using too much oil or sauce, as this may cause the food to burn. If you notice the food starting to burn, consider lowering the temperature or cooking time appropriately.

3.What should I do if my Air Fryer makes strange noises?

Strange noises may be due to food residue or oil drips accumulating at the bottom, causing friction when the fan rotates. Regularly clean the Air Fryer, especially the bottom and food basket, to ensure internal cleanliness.

4.How do I address undercooked food?

Ensure the food is cut into relatively uniform sizes and avoid overcrowding the food basket to allow hot air to circulate evenly. In addition, increasing the cooking time or temperature may help address the issue of undercooked food.

5.Why is the outside of my food cooked but the inside remains raw?

Cut larger food items into smaller chunks or try reducing the thickness of the food to ensure that heat penetrates evenly into the food's interior. Additionally, partially pre-cooking the food before placing it in the Air Fryer can reduce differences in internal doneness.

6.My Air Fryer is emitting smoke, what should I do?

Check if there is any residue or oil drips accumulating at the bottom of the food basket, clearing them may help. Ensure the Air Fryer is placed in a well-ventilated area, and avoid direct dripping of oil onto the heating elements to prevent smoke.

7.Why is my food never crispy enough?

Try spraying a thin layer of oil on the food or using some powdered ingredients (such as cornstarch) to increase crispiness. Also, ensure there is enough space for the food to cook during the cooking process, avoiding excessive stacking of food to maintain air circulation.

8.What can I cook in the Air Fryer?

Almost any food that can be cooked in a traditional deep fryer can be made in the Air Fryer, including fries, chicken wings, fish fillets, vegetables, and more. When using the Air Fryer, experiment with various ingredients and recipes to discover more cooking methods and food combinations that suit your taste.