I am sure you are curious at how the air fryer actually works. We really do not need to know about the scientific or the physics behind this wonder kitchen appliance. However, if you are like me, I want to satisfy my curiosity once in a while.
The air fryer does not require fire to heat your ingredients; this automatically means that you can do away with cooking oil and similar ingredients that are meant to prevent ingredients from getting stuck in a pan. While the air fryer does not use flame, it still requires heat.
The machine generates the needed heat by warming the air. When the air is warmed, its main component, the fan will take over. The fan will suck in the air and circulate it around the food at very high speeds. The speed and the warmth of the air are so great that it is enough to actually cook the ingredients.
If you are like me, with any new or high-tech kitchen appliance, I am slightly suspicious of the end result of the cooking. I know oil is bad, but I know that it contributes a lot to the taste and flavors of the dishes that I prepare. So far and I have read research on this, dishes prepared using the air fryer taste the same, if not better, compared to those cooked with deep fryers and other common kitchen appliances.