{"id":145451,"date":"2023-11-25T05:36:43","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T05:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/?p=145451"},"modified":"2023-11-25T05:36:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T05:36:43","slug":"the-reason-why-you-shouldnt-buy-an-air-fryer-and-they-arent-always-cheaper-than-ovens-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/fashion\/the-reason-why-you-shouldnt-buy-an-air-fryer-and-they-arent-always-cheaper-than-ovens-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"The reason why you shouldn\u2019t buy an air fryer – and they aren\u2019t always cheaper than ovens | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
LONGER nights mean that many people will be using air fryers to cook quick meals.<\/p>\n
However, there are some surprising reasons why you shouldn\u2019t rely on the must-have kitchen gadgetand it goes beyond having chips multiple times a week.<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019ve spent any time on social media recently, you\u2019ll be aware about the internet\u2019s obsession with the device.<\/p>\n
Not only does it offer a safer way to cook your favourite food, air fryers are pretty versatile \u2013 especially given their small size.<\/p>\n
A quick scroll on Tiktok will bring up thousands of air fryer recipes<\/span>, with videos about lemon pepper skewers or sweet Nutella treats getting millions of views on the app.<\/p>\n However, the kitchen tool does have some major downsides which are definitely worth chewing over before you think about buying one.<\/p>\n For starters, air fryers don\u2019t actually \u2018fry\u2019 anything \u2013 in spite of what their name suggests.<\/p>\n Instead, they actually circulate oil<\/span> and hot air around your food which helps to give chips that signature crispy texture.<\/p>\n Though it\u2019s healthier than using a traditional fryer, you can get the same effect by using a convection or fan oven but without an additional cost.<\/p>\n With Black Friday approaching though, bargain hunters will be scouring online for the latest discounts on the device.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Before you add to cart though, you might want to reconsider as even the cheapest air fryer<\/span> will cost around \u00a335 on Amazon.<\/p>\n Though similar options might be purse friendly, they often are from less known brands with no guarantee on quality or longevity.<\/p>\n It might even be better to prioritise other items in your kitchen, especially if you are just beginning to cook up a storm in the kitchen.<\/p>\n Cheaper models<\/span> are often smaller as well, meaning you might spend more time preparing food in multiple portions than if you just used a regular oven. \u00a0<\/p>\n As well as the initial cost of an air fryer, small portions might mean your energy<\/span> bills go up due to the extra cooking time.<\/p>\n Even high-end air fryers (costing over \u00a3400) are still pretty compact so you might struggle to feed your entire family, especially if there are lots of you at the dinner table.<\/p>\n Finally, they are not as healthy as you might have hoped.<\/p>\n According to Victoria Taylor, a dietician for the British Heart Foundation, it depends entirely on what you cooking<\/span> and how often you eat fried foods.<\/p>\n In an article on the BHF website, she wrote: \u201cIf you\u2019re cooking a food that you wouldn\u2019t normally add fat to when you cook it, whether that\u2019s ready-made oven chips, bacon, sausages or breaded chicken, being cooked in an air fryer is unlikely to make it healthier.\u201d<\/p>\n Like all things foody, your air fryer should be used in moderation and as part of a balanced diet \u2013 ideally once or twice a week.<\/p>\n Though this might be hard to swallow, it might be better for you to use the slow cooker and make some hearty soups instead.<\/p>\n At least, you\u2019ll get a treat on Christmas Day!<\/p>\nMost read in Food<\/h2>\n
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