An air fryer can be an excellent addition to your kitchen if you’re starting in the world of cooking. It is simple to use, versatile, and can help you prepare tasty, healthy meals without the hassle and mess common to traditional cooking methods.

In this blog, we’ll walk you through the basics of using an air fryer, from understanding the features to preparing your first meal.

Step 1: Familiarise Yourself with the Air Fryer

Before you start cooking, read through the user manual and familiarise yourself with the features and settings of your air fryer. Most air fryers come with a range of preset cooking programs that you can use to cook specific types of food, like chicken, fish, or vegetables.

Step 2: Preheat the Air Fryer

You’ll need to preheat your air fryer before cooking like an oven. This helps to ensure that your food cooks evenly and comes out crispy and delicious. Preheat the air fryer by setting the desired cooking temperature and letting it run for a few minutes.

Step 3: Prepare Your Ingredients

Prepare your ingredients while your air fryer is heating up. When preparing meat or vegetables for air frying, cut them into what is needed in size and shape, season them with your preferred seasonings, and put them in a single layer in the basket.

Step 4: Cook Your Food

Once your ingredients are in the air fryer basket, it’s time to cook. Set the temperature and cooking time according to the recipe or the preset cooking program you’re using. Don’t overcrowd the basket; this can prevent your food from cooking evenly.

Step 5: Check and Adjust as Needed

During cooking, check on your food occasionally and adjust the temperature or cooking time as needed. To guarantee that your food cooks evenly on both sides, flip it halfway through cooking using tongs or a spatula.

Step 6: Enjoy Your Delicious Meal

When your meal is done cooking, carefully remove the air fryer’s basket and let it cool before serving. Enjoy your tasty, healthy meal, and keep trying new ingredients and cooking techniques until you find the ideal air fryer recipe.