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The Air Fryer Hacks You Have To Know
Jun 19, 2023
Microwaves and toaster ovens, please step aside! The air fryer is here to stay! The handy kitchen equipment has surged in popularity simply because meals can be served in minutes following a quick preheat period and a quick cook-and-toss of prepped food. But did you know that your air fryers can be used for the following too? Here are our top 5 air fryer hacks
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Dehydrate foods
Because of their ability to circulate heated air, air fryers can also be effective dehydrators for small to moderate amounts of vegetables, fruits, and meats. Several models include a built-in dehydration option, but even if you don’t have an all-in-one air fryer with that feature, you can still dehydrate foods.
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Make desserts
You can make almost any dessert you want with almost no oil. From cakes to donuts, the air fryer can do it all! You’ll never want these air-fryer desserts any other way.
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Boil eggs
Yes, you can boil eggs in the air fryer without using any water. Making hard-boiled, soft-boiled, or runny eggs in the air fryer is as simple as it gets. While mastering air fryer eggs will require some practise, once you do, you’ll be able to make them exactly the way you like them every time!
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Reheat leftovers
You’re really missing out if you haven’t used it to reheat leftovers! You will never want to use your microwave or oven again after using an air fryer to reheat leftovers or stale food! They do an excellent job of quickly reheating leftovers. Air fryers restore the crispiness of leftovers.
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Defrost frozen food
Air fryers are popular for making crispy foods and snacks. However, you can use an air fryer to defrost food as well. Using them to thaw and prepare snacks like fries and nuggets for parties is also a good idea because guests will appreciate the extra crispiness. Furthermore, using an air fryer to defrost will only take a few minutes.