Hot air fryers

Are hot air fryers worth it?

• Fryers circulate hot air to cook food faster
• With a range of presets on offer, most fryers can cook a variety of dishes
• Fryer ovens and two-drawer models take up a lot of space and can be difficult to store
• They can be cheaper to run than a standard oven, depending on your energy supplier
• Fryers are perfect for smaller meals
• Many models have built-in fans
• Fryers require less oil, so they can prepare healthier meals than deep fryers

What are the advantages of purchasing a deep fryer?

Fryers are practical

One of the primary benefits of owning a deep fryer is the convenience it offers. Like any kitchen appliance, you want something that will make life easier. There’s no doubt that conventional frying and baking can be messy and even dangerous.

Think of deep fryers as little ovens that can tackle almost anything you’d put in a regular oven or deep fryer. And because they tend to be more compact than traditional ovens, they also heat and circulate hot air more efficiently around the food. All this results in faster cooking.

Energy savings will depend on your tariff and what you’re cooking. Most foods cook faster and deep fryers are more energy efficient than convection ovens.

Fryers are versatile

Most models can perform multiple functions, and it’s impressive to see how much is packed into their compact desktop. You can bake, fry, dehydrate and grill in almost all models, and some also come with presets for certain ingredients like chicken, pizza, fish and steak.

When shopping for deep fryers, we recommend that you carefully look at the settings, features and capacity of each model to make sure it meets your needs. For a smaller household of one or two people, a basket-style single-drawer fryer might be ideal, while two-drawer options might be more suitable for larger households.

Fryers require less oil

It’s no secret that air fryers use less oil than deep fryers, which means they can be a healthier way to cook ‘fried’ favorites like chips, chicken drumsticks and doughnuts.

Even so, air-fried foods are still classified as fried foods, so you should try to enjoy them as part of a balanced diet.

Fryers can be energy efficient

Not only does a deep fryer save you precious counter space, it’s often cheaper to run than ovens, especially if you’re only heating food for one or two people.