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What Should You Not Cook in an Air Fryer?

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A comprehensive guide on foods that should not be cooked in an air fryer and suggested alternatives.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Battered foods (wet batters)
  • Dense baked goods (cake doughnuts)
  • Large cuts of meat (whole chickens)
  • Raw rice and other grains
  • Wet foods and saucy dishes

Instructions

  1. Avoid using wet batters in the air fryer; opt for dry coatings instead.
  2. Use lighter baked goods that won’t dry out quickly.
  3. Choose smaller cuts of meat for even cooking.
  4. Cook bacon carefully to avoid splattering.
  5. Limit cheese-heavy dishes or use cheese as a filling.
  6. Avoid cooking lightweight leafy greens that can fly around inside the fryer.
  7. Pre-cook grains and use the air fryer to add a crispy texture.
  8. Use the air fryer for crisping pre-cooked saucy dishes rather than cooking them from scratch.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the air fryer and always preheat for better results.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Cooking Tips
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: General
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg