Warning: Undefined array key "extension" in /home/u406783896/domains/myredrhino.com/public_html/wp-content/themes/Divi/epanel/custom_functions.php on line 1471

Awareness to consume good and nutritious food is increasing. People are making smart changes in their diet like avoiding processed food, replacing juices with fresh fruits, choosing more fiber items, reducing their intake of salt and sugar, and swapping frying with baking or grilling. Therefore, appliances like airfryer are growing popular, today!

What is an air fryer?

The air fryer makes use of hot air to cook, just like the convection oven. This no-oil countertop kitchen appliance includes a fryer basket, which holds the food. Hot air gets circulated rapidly to evenly cook the food as well as make it crispy like frying. People think why not use the oven, but when they look at the product Philips Airfryer HD9218 or its other versions, they understand the reason. It is compact and can cook your food faster than the oven. Besides, it preheats quickly than a conventional oven.

The name of the appliance is ‘Air fryer’, which means no need to use oil, just season the food and place it in the basket. Now, set desired time and temperatures…….so easy to use!

To check the features and price of different versions of Philips air fryer visit the online appliance store https://myredrhino.com/. Red Rhino is the Official Philips Retailer in Kenya, you even get Philips Vacuum Cleaners, Personal care products, kitchen gadgets, and more. If you are lucky, then you can get significant discounts during festive seasons and yard sales. Users give their feedback about why they adore the air fryer……

•  The air fryer is lightweight and simple to clean’.
• ‘No need to use the oven in summer, so the kitchen stays cool’.
• ‘With a little oil, I can enjoy crispy fried food texture and taste’.
• ‘My kids enjoy making and eating grilled cheese sandwich’.

If you are planning to buy this countertop kitchen appliance then here are some hacks and tips that can help you to use it to its fullest. It will help you to enjoy the fun part of using it directly without any worries about some frustrating situations while cooking.

Choose high smoking oil

Even though the product is sold as no-oil deep fryers, you need to apply a little oil. Remember, cooking oil has a specific smoke point, where the oil stops shimmering and transforms into smoke. The air fryer device runs at a maximum of 200 degrees Celsius, so the oil used has to have high smoking oil. You can choose  sunflower, olive oil, cooking fat etc. as their smoking point is higher than 200 degrees C.

Never overfill the basket 

The air fryer basket fills up to ‘MAX’ marking. The ‘MAX’ amount gets determined with the type of food and the model. For example, Philip Airfryer is capable to hold 800grams/Liter (kg/L), 1.2Kilograms/Liter (kg/L), and 1.4 Kilograms/Liter (kg/L) of French fries. The model will decide the amount but if you fill a large amount you will not be happy with the results. The food gets cooked with the circulation of hot air. So, if the basket gets overfilled hot steam will not flow across and you get half-cooked food.

Never stack large food pieces

Stacking one layer on top of another will not allow heated air to circulate around the large pieces of meat. So, ensure there is sufficient space between the steaks, so they don’t overlay. Each large piece has its own space to receive the hot air and cook evenly.

Adjust oven recipe temperatures

Cooking instructions are always meant for microwaves or conventional ovens. The air fry is compact, so the time taken to heat up is less. Thus, the cooking temperature and time need a little adjustment. Users recommend reducing the cooking time by 20% and temperature by 5 to 10°C

Eliminate the new air fryers chemical odor

Many users commented that they found the new air fryers rancid smell of plastic horrifying the first time. Here are some tips they can try before they start cooking in their new oil-free appliance.

• Combine lemon juice and vinegar.
• Place it inside the appliance.
• Switch on the device for 5 to 10 minutes on 193 degree Celsius to 200 degree Celsius.
• After the device cools down remove the dish.
• Replace a dish holding pure water.
• Run the device for 2 to 3 minutes
• This process can be repeated until the device smells pleasant.

Use foil for easier cleaning

 

Place the food on parchment paper or foil. Meat coated in the sticky sauce can create a mess, so the use of foil makes cleaning easy. It even keeps the component from peeling because there is no need to scrub traces of burnt food. Ensure to use the foil properly, so that hot air circulates evenly. The foil needs food with heavyweight or ingredients that can end in the heating coil.

Blend spices with oil first, so they stick

Before you apply the spices to the food, mix them in a little oil. It will allow the spices to stick properly, and not end up in a heating coil to burn and generate smoke.

Add water in the drawer while cooking fatty food

Fatty food can generate plenty of smoke because, at certain temperatures, fat begins to smoke. Therefore, add some water in the drawer, which will maintain the temperature surrounding the fatty food. Thus, fat does not get very hot while cooking, and you enjoy a smokeless kitchen and yummy food.

Flip food often for even results

When you cook French fries or items that don’t lay organized, then stir, flip or shake the food a couple of times to ensure it cooks evenly in every direction. Even if the device is running, remove the basket and give it a shake. You desire small roasted veggies or fries turn crispy evenly, so flip it around.

Experiment with air fryer to enjoy its versatility

An air fryer is not just to cook French fries or meat or chicken breasts. If you do so, then you are missing some remarkable tastes and flavors. You can cook –

• Dried fruit
• Snacks
• Bars
• Cakes, bread or muffins
• Nuts
• Stuffed veggies
• And more [you can get many recipes online]

Baking is practical 

Some brands offer special baking tray, but even the regular oven pan can be used to bake delicacies like brownies, doughnuts, cakes, etc. The appliance makes use of convection technology, just like your standard oven. The fan that circulates the hot air is strong. Ensure that your cookies don’t turn brown very quickly, but you can cover them with foil to avoid this.

Choose an appropriate size

For buying Philips airfryer in Kenya, you can visit the My Red Rhino store online. You will need to determine the size suitable for your household. Sizes are measured in ‘Quart’ or quarter gallons or ‘liters’. The device does not allow stacking, so choose a size sufficient to cook for your household. For example, if you have 4 members in your family then opt for a 3 to 5-liter appliance. For a single person, 1 to 2-liter is sufficient for their baking and snacks.

A wet battery needs tweaks

It is not practical to use wet batter in an air fryer because the liquid gets splashed around when the fan starts rotating. You can apply breadcrumbs or flour on the wet batter to gain a more textured surface.

Use drippings from the drawer

Fat in the pan is filled with favors, so use it to make the pan sauce, gravy, or in other recipes. Never throw it away, even if it has a little water!

Best veggie side dishes

Spray olive oil or season veggies and cook in the air fryer appliance. You get a quick and delicious veggie side dish to enjoy, especially during busy days. For example, kale chips tossed with a few drops of olive oil, along with salt and pepper cooked in the air fryer for 8 minutes at 180 degree Celsius is a great snack but ensure to flip them a couple of times to enjoy consistent crispiness. Green beans, fried pickles, roasted potatoes and carrots, air-fried asparagus, etc. are a few veggies side dishes you can try!

Leftovers taste better!

You will avoid eating a soggy pizza even if it is microwaved, again. Place it for some time in the air fry appliance. Leftovers from last night dinner can get re-heated and enjoyed. The texture and the taste are better than the microwave, so conveniently leftovers will never end in the garbage. Nevertheless, avoid putting heavily sauced or liquid-based dishes like pasta or stew to reheat, because the food can get dried out, and cleaning can get messy.

Crispy nuts and seeds

when you use the traditional method of roasting, the pumpkin seeds can take an hour to bake, but the air fryer gets a crispy perfection in significantly less time. You save energy!

Lookout for smoke

It is normal for smoke to come out from the air fryer, but it is essential to identify the reason for the smoke getting released. It can be due to several reasons –

• Oil used has a low smoke point, which can cause smoke clouds as it gets overheated.
• Cooking fatty food without filling the drawer with water can overheat the fat and release smoke.
• Grease builds up from previous use can be the culprit.
• The device may have an electrical malfunction.

Use a spray bottle 

You bought the Philips airfryer to keep oil usage minimal. Using a tablespoon to apply a little oil on the food makes it hard to lessen the amount. Spray bottles offer convenience for applying minimal oil. You can avoid worries of applying more than the necessary oil amount. For adding oil to the dish safely and evenly with a spray, remove the basket outside. If you sprayed food while it is inside the device, a sticky layer gets built-up on the appliance’s inner surface.

Seasoning fryer basket!

It sounds crazy, but this trick prevents the food from getting stuck to the other components of the air fry device. How to do?

• You will need a soft sponge, paper towel, soap, water, and coconut oil.
• First clean the components using soap, warm water, and a soft sponge.
• Dry them and put them back in the air fryer.
• For five minutes, heat them at 200 degrees C.
• After some time, remove the pan or basket.
• Apply a thin layer of coconut oil all across it with a paper towel.
• There will be a shiny coating on the basket or pan.

Place your air fryer under the hood of your stove

It is normal for air fryers to release a little steam or smoke. You don’t desire to tuck them under a shelf or cabinet when in use. It is sensible to place the device on the stovetop and switch on the fan but ensure the burners are turned off.

Use stale bread to catch the grease drips

Using stale bread is an eco-friendly option to foil for easily catching the grease drips, especially from the fatty food items.

Clean the device after every use

For hygiene and maintenance, it is crucial to clean the airfryer after every use. Taking proper care increases the lifespan of the device. It also reduces the production of smoke and smell. If ignored, grease will build-up, and this will turn into smoke after a specific temperature. It will also deteriorate the basket’s non-stick surface. If you wait for long, then the cleaning process will need hard scrubbing, and the non-stick surface can get peeled away.

Place the pans, basket, or accessories in the sink filled with a mixture of soap and warm water. Allow it to soak for fifteen minutes before scrubbing gently with a soft sponge. It will easily remove the grease residue of leftovers. If your basket starts flaking, replace it because exposed metals, when overheated can release toxins.

At My Red Rhino , you  get the latest models of Philips airfryer. The design of the Philips Premium or Philips Essential can look appealing on your kitchen countertop. You can start cooking delicious low-oil meals and snacks.

A versatile and ideal kitchen appliance cooks healthy food with ease!

‘