An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that cooks by circulating hot air around the food using a convection mechanism. Hot air is circulated in the air fryer chamber, which evenly heats foods. In principle, air fryers have the same functionality as convection ovens. However, air fryers are capable of circulating hot air around foods at much higher speeds, producing a crispy layer through caramelization. It allows you to add a beautiful crisp crust on foods we have grown to love so dearly with very little oil. Imagine your favorite fried foods with a fraction of the calories.
In an air fryer, heat is generated by coils right above the double-walled food chamber. A fan is used to circulate hot air around the food. The opening at the top is used to take air in and there is an exhaust at the back that controls the temperature by releasing undesired hot air.
With traditional oil frying, extremely hot oil must surround the food in order for it to brown evenly and crisply. The excessive amount of oil from oil frying has proven many health risks. Air fryers drastically reduce those health risks by allowing you to “fry” your foods with significantly reduced amounts of oil. It manages all this, without compromising taste, texture, tenderness, or juiciness.
The West Coast Chef air fryer has temperature and timer adjustments that allow more precise cooking. Food is cooked in a cooking basket that sits atop a drip tray.
This revolutionary method of cooking saves calories, health, and time.