How to use an air fryer to make healthy and delicious food?

The air fryer is a relatively healthy cooking tool that uses a small amount of oil to create delicious food. For those who love fried food but are concerned about their health, the air fryer is an ideal choice. Below I will explain in detail how to use the air fryer to make healthy and delicious food.

Chicken Wing Skewers Chicken Wing Skewers are a very popular fried skewers. You can use an air fryer to make healthy and delicious chicken wing skewers. First, chop the chicken wings into small pieces and marinate them with salt, pepper and soy sauce for 15 minutes. Then put the marinated chicken wing skewers into the air fryer, set the temperature and time, usually 180°C-200°C, and the time is about 20-25 minutes. Flip the chicken wing skewers to ensure even cooking. Finally, you can add some chili powder or sesame seeds to increase the taste according to your personal preference.

Vegetarian spring rolls Vegetarian spring rolls are a very popular snack. Using an air fryer can reduce fat intake while maintaining a crispy texture. First, cut carrots, bean sprouts, mushrooms, green vegetables and other vegetables into thin strips and set aside. Then, wrap the spring roll skin in vegetable shreds and make a paste with starch and water to seal. Place the sealed spring rolls into the air fryer and set the temperature and time, usually 200°C for about 15 minutes. Flip the spring rolls to ensure even cooking and cook until golden and crispy on the outside.

French Fries French fries are one of the air fryer classics that can be a healthy alternative and are easy to make. First, cut the potatoes into long strips. Then, place the potato strips in boiling water and boil for 2-3 minutes to cook slightly. After taking out the potato strips, wipe away the excess water with a paper towel and put it into a mixture of a small amount of oil and starch, allowing the mixture to evenly adhere to the potato strips. Finally, put the processed potato strips into the air fryer and set the temperature and time, usually 200°C for about 15-20 minutes. You get crispy fries that can be enjoyed with ketchup or other sauces.

Peanuts Cooking peanuts in the air fryer creates a healthy and delicious snack. First, soak the peanuts in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour, then pick them up and dry them. Put the dried peanuts into the air fryer and set the temperature and time, usually 180°C-200°C, for about 10-15 minutes. During cooking, shake the air fryer basket periodically to ensure even cooking. After cooking, you can add some salt, pepper or other seasonings to enhance the flavor according to your personal preference.

Fish steak Fish steak is a healthy and delicious dish. Using an air fryer can reduce the intake of fat while keeping the ingredients fresh and tender. First, cut the fish into suitable size pieces. Then, take a shallow bowl, put the fish pieces into the bowl, add salt, pepper, ginger, garlic and cooking wine and marinate for 15 minutes. Put the marinated fish pieces into the air fryer basket, set the temperature and time, usually 180°C-200°C, and the time is about 15-20 minutes. During cooking, you can flip the fish pieces to ensure even cooking. Finally, you can sprinkle some coriander or chopped green onion on the fish fillet to enhance the flavor.

When using an air fryer to cook food, you need to pay attention to the following points:

Try to avoid using too much oil. Use a brush or spray bottle to evenly apply a small amount of oil on the food;
During cooking, shake the fryer basket periodically to evenly heat food;
Choose the appropriate temperature and time according to different ingredients to ensure thorough cooking and taste of the food;
After cooking, you can add some condiments to enhance the flavor according to personal preference.
Overall, air fryers can help us create healthier meals. Hopefully the above tips will help you enjoy healthy and delicious meals when cooking in your air fryer.