You've decided to buy an air fryer, but you're not entirely sure what to look for when making your purchase decision?
We want to make the purchasing decision easier and assist you in finding the best possible air fryer for your needs.
Capacity - Size Matters :-)
The first and most important decision you need to make concerns the capacity of the air fryer. Your needs depend on how many people you plan to cook for.
From this, one might conclude that an XXL cooking chamber is only needed for a family. However, even for just 2 people or a single household, we strongly recommend an XXL air fryer, because a larger cooking chamber means that air can circulate better, resulting in crispier outcomes. A capacity of at least 4.5 liters is ideal.
Wattage - More Power is Better
Extremely important for an air fryer, besides size, is the wattage. Less wattage means less power, i.e., poorer frying results. We recommend a power of at least 1800W, or even better, 2000 Watts, to achieve the best results when frying without oil.
Manual Operation & Automatic Cooking Programs
To guarantee you the greatest possible freedom for experimenting and cooking recipes for the air fryer, make sure that both are possible: manual setting of temperature and time, as well as the selection of automatic programs where time and temperature are preset. In addition to manual temperature control, automatic cooking programs are highly recommended as they make everyday life easier. Automatic programs are therefore a delightful additional feature; nevertheless, relying solely on them will somewhat limit your culinary art.
PFOA-Free Coating
What exactly is PFOA? Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a fully fluorinated (perfluorinated) carboxylic acid, belonging to the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It has oil and water-repellent (amphiphobic) properties and thus acts as a surfactant. PFOA is harmful to health, and therefore, pan coatings that use PFOA are not recommended. This substance detaches from the pan over time, enters the food, and thus your body. Here, the chemical can immensely harm our health. Therefore: definitely buy a healthy air fryer with PFOA-free coating.
Overheating Protection - Safety is a Must
Overheating protection is important for your safety and indispensable in households with children. Especially with very cheap air fryers, you should definitely make sure they have overheating protection. We also recommend air fryers with "Cool Touch," meaning they do not get hot on the outside. A small but not to be underestimated safety feature is non-slip rubber feet so that the air fryer always stands securely.
Automatic Shut-off
Equally important is an automatic shut-off function, which ensures that the air fryer switches itself off and you don't have to turn it off yourself after the acoustic signal sounds.
Integrated Air Filter
The big advantage of an air fryer over conventional deep fryers is that they are practically odorless and you don't have an unpleasant frying smell in the kitchen. However, it is also crucial that the air fryer has an integrated air filter.
Timer Function with Audible Signal
Most oil-free fryers have a timer function. But there are exceptions. Pay attention to this function when buying your fryer, as it is extremely practical. This way, you can precisely set how long the cooking process should take. The range of adjustable time varies between devices. For some, it's only 30 minutes, for others 60 minutes or more. The right duration for you depends again on the size of the portions you want to prepare in the air fryer. An audible signal reliably tells you that your food is ready.
A Final Tip: Air Fryer Space Requirements
The last point you should also consider is the space you need to set up the fryer. If you plan to use the appliance often, it makes sense to give it a permanent spot in your kitchen. Therefore, we recommend that you briefly measure in your kitchen how large the air fryer can be! This is where a slim design for the fryer pays off. This is also possible with an XXL cooking chamber, as the NUTRI-FRYER clearly demonstrates.
As you can see, an air fryer can be an enormous asset to any household. Whether for a single household or a family, an air fryer finds practical application in every kitchen. The type of "frying" (it's not really frying) in an air fryer is low-fat and healthy, while preserving the natural taste and color of the food.
Our recommendation:
NUTRI-FRYER XXL Stainless Steel Air Fryer
Read More: If you want to know more about air fryers, we recommend our article:
What is an air fryer? What is it for?
Recommended Test Sites for Air Fryers:
https://friteusen-profi.de/testberichte
https://www.der-heissluftfritteuse-test.de
https://www.friteuseohnefett-vergleich-test.de
https://www.heissluftfritteuse-testsieger.de
https://www.heissluftfriteuse-test.eu
https://www.friteuse-tipps.de
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