An air fryer is an electronic machine that can cook various delicious dishes. It deep fries the food using hot air and less or no oil in less time which is more healthy. In this air fryer, you can air fry all kinds of foods by following a few conditions. Let us see the few things that can cook in the Air Fryer.
Can You Cook Pizza in The Air Fryer
Yes, we can cook pizza in the air fryer by following simple steps. Air fryers are of different sizes and styles which gives little different results. In the same way, pizzas are in various thicknesses of crusts and different toppings. You should choose the cooking times according to the toppings and style of the pizza. Let us see the process of cooking pizza in the air fryer.
- Primarily, cook the crust in the air fryer for 3 minutes. By precooking the crust, it gets crispy bottom without overcooking the toppings.
- Place the pizza in the air fryer. If it is not convenient to work, then transfer it into the air frying basket.
- Place the precooked dough in the air fryer and add the toppings.
- Bake the pizza at 3750 F for a few minutes until the crust is cooked and changed into golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Remove the pizza from the air fryer, let it be cool and enjoy the flavour.
- You can use a simple tomato sauce and buffalo mozzarella on the air fryer pizzas.
There can be some health benefit of using Air Fryer. Now lets us know what other dishes we can make in Air Fryer.
Can You Cook a Frozen Pie In An Air Fryer
We know pies are cooked perfectly in a normal oven. Now let us learn how can we can cook a frozen pie in an air fryer with simple steps.
- First, preheat the air fryer at the temperature of 3500 F for 5 minutes. The 1 or 2 10 0z. pot pies cooked at a time needs this 5 minutes and if the pies are more, it takes more time.
- Now place 1-2 frozen pot pies into the basket of the air fryer and air fry them for 15 minutes.
- Further by increasing the temperature to 3800 F, air fry them for 6 minutes.
- Now leave these pies for 5 minutes in a closed air fryer basket until it continues warming the middle.
Can You Cook Frozen Chips in An Air Fryer
The frozen chips can also be cooked in an air fryer in very less time.
- On the air fryer and preheat at the temperature to 1800C/3500 F for 5 minutes, if your air fryer model has preheating feature.
- Place frozen chips in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, remove the chips from the basket by pulling the basket out, and giving a little shake to the rest of a heat-proof surface by detaching from the base.
- Push and rotate the chips around using kitchen tongs for cooking the chips evenly.
- Next, place the basket in the air fryer and cook for 5-10 minutes more until the chips are crispy.
- Now sprinkle the chicken salt on the chips and the frozen chips are ready to serve.
Note: You can use chips in your favorite brand, style, and cut.
Can You Cook Pies in An Air Fryer
We can cook pies in an air fryer faster than in an oven as the air fryer has space to cook one or two at a time. There are different kinds of pies like pukka pie, mini apple pie, meat pie, etc. You can cook any type of pie in an air fryer. Let us see the cooking process of meat pie.
- Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes to the temperature of either 1800 C or 3600 F depending upon your living place.
- Take the frozen meat pie from the freezer and remove the aluminium foil tray.
- Place this meat pie in the basket of the air fryer and cook.
- It takes approximately 25-30 minutes to cook.
- When the cooking time is closer to 25 minutes, check if the pie is overcooking and also check the internal contents of the meat pie using a knife or skewer.
- According to the air fryer, you can change the temperature and cooking time slightly.
Can I Cook Sausages in An Air Fryer
Cooking sausages in an air fryer is very simple and delicious.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the sausage into a few pieces.
- Place these sausages in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer.
- Now set the air fryer temperature to 1800 C and cook.
- It took nearly 10-15 minutes.
- Turn them in every 5 minutes until the sausages are well cooked.
- You can check the middle whether they reached 750C using the meat thermometer.
- Remove from the basket and serve as a breakfast or in buns.
Can You Put Aluminium Foil In The Air Fryer
Yes, we can place aluminium foil in the air fryer as the air fryer cooking process involves the rushing hot air. So, the aluminium foil along with the meal does not get ruined by the air fryer. This foil is a heat conducting sheet that reduces cooking time and messes. It is also used for cleaning the bottom oven, stovetop and grill grates. The aluminium foil helps the food to stay mixed with the spices while air frying. In addition to that, it distributes heat across the food evenly which makes cleaning easier.
The foil is secured to the food or basket from the vigorous air in the air fryer. You should mold and shape the foil to either the basket or the food and should not place it at the bottom of the air fryer. Avoid using this foil when you are air frying the food along with tomatoes, peppers, marinades that contain vinegar or lemon juice, or citrus because these acidic foods react with aluminium. Moreover, do not preheat the air fryer when the foil is placed in the basket.
Can You Put Raw Meat in The Air Fryer
We can cook raw meat in the air fryer without any doubt. By following simple steps you can cook the raw meat successfully. Compared to pre-cooked foods, the raw meat cooking process needs a bit more time. Even though the air fryer cooks faster compared to the oven or on the grill.
- The raw meat needs to be cooked at the temperature of 3600F.
- It takes at least 30 minutes to cook perfectly.
- You need to check the internal temperature of the meat like beef and pork. The internal temperature must be at least 1450 F and all poultry requires a high temperature of 1650F.
- Next, place the meat in the air fryer and pull out the meat thermometer.
- Now, remove the meat from the basket and it is ready to serve.
- Using the right oil makes the chicken not stick to the air fryer basket and cause a mess.
Can You Put Frozen Foods in An Air Fryer
Air Fryers cook frozen food faster, crisper, cleaner, and better than traditional ovens. An air fryer can cook all kinds of food that are fried or baked. For a healthy meal, storing frozen foods in an air fryer is a good idea. Frozen foods are different kinds such as frozen chicken tenders, frozen mozzarella sticks, frozen corn dogs, frozen meatballs, frozen chicken wings, etc. Frozen chicken tender’s cooking process includes
- Preheat the air fryer to 3600 F
- Frozen chicken strips are arranged in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 11 to 12 minutes until the meat reaches the temperature of 1650 F.
- Turn halfway through cooking to cook evenly.
- Remove the chicken strips from the basket and are ready to serve.
Can I Reheat the Rice in An Air Fryer
Reheating the rice is very easy in the air fryer and let us know the process.
- Place the leftover rice in a 6-inch air fryer pan or cake pan to reheat.
- Use the piece of aluminium foil to cover the pan.
- Now place the rice in the air fryer and cook.
- Cook the rice at 3200 F until the rice gets hot.
- It took nearly 5 to 6 minutes for preheating.
- Now leave it for 10 minutes and fluff with a fork and serve hot.
However, an air fryer can cook almost all things from frozen chicken wings, homemade french fries, roasted vegetables and fresh baked cookies. By following the right temperature, oil, and cooking time, you can get a perfect fry for the food which results in the crispy and golden brown air-fried food outside.