"It's not an exaggeration to say that air fryers have transformed the way a lot of people cook. In contrast to the oil-heavy standard of traditional frying, air frying doesn't just add less fat; it is also an easier, less messy way to achieve perfectly crisp French fries and chicken wings. The combination of dry heat and blowing air rapidly browns almost anything you put in it, helping you recreate restaurant-quality fried food without gallons of grease."
"But wait, doesn't dry heat and air flow sound like a convection oven? In fact, it does, as an air fryer is essentially just a small oven with a fan. If you want those air fryer results without buying and storing another piece of specialty kitchen equipment, you can get them in a convection oven by simply buying an air fryer rack instead."
"Air fryers work by circulating hot air around your food, the same way it would be immersed in oil in a fryer. A convection oven can do the hot air, but you still need to make sure you are using a pan that simulates the effects of an air fryer basket. This way, both the tops and bottoms of your food get air exposure, ensuring they cook and crisp at the same rate."
Air frying uses rapidly circulated hot air to brown and crisp foods, reducing oil and mess while producing crispy fries and wings. An air fryer is essentially a small convection oven with a fan that accelerates hot-air circulation. A full-size convection oven can replicate air-fryer results when paired with a raised wire basket or air-fryer rack that allows air to reach both tops and bottoms and catches drippings. Many ovens now include an air-fry mode that increases fan speed and may not require preheating. Affordable oven air fryer baskets from several brands enable air frying without buying a separate countertop appliance.
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