How to Choose the Best Air Fryer
Melhores air fryer inspire the sort of reactions microwaves did in the 1980s, with people either dismissively or excited about their time-saving convenience and mouthwatering crispiness. If you’re looking for a way to cut down on fatty foods, this appliance can be the answer. But choosing the best one requires research because there are many models in a range of sizes, shapes and configurations that vary widely in price and cooking consistency.
Some have analog dials; others are digital, with advanced versions offering a smartphone app that lets you tweak the temperature and time. Some are multifunction, capable of baking, roasting or sending fries tumbling on a rotisserie.
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Our favorite overall model is tMe XL 8-quart Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill, which has a generously sized basket and a nonstick grill pan that doubles as a crumb tray. It also has a handful of other functions that can’t be found in other air fryers, including steaming and dehydrating (which are great for drying out fruit or fermenting yoghurt).
In our tests, it produced crispy, juicy chicken wings and evenly cooked frozen French fries without needing to shake them halfway through the cook cycle. It has a simple interface that makes it easy to navigate, and it doesn’t take as long to reach the max temperature as some of our other digital picks.
It’s pricier than some of our other choices, but it’s easy to use and a good value for the money. The preheat function takes 3-5 minutes to get to 400°F, and it chirps to alert you when it’s ready to add food. Its basket is easy to clean, unlike some other models’ plastic-coated interiors.…