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AIR FRYER VS DEEP FRYER | WHICH IS THE BEST?

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You might ask yourself this question: Air Fryer vs Deep Fryer: Which is best? Can food cooked in an air fryer be called "fried"? Well, air Fryers have changed the game of frying, making it a healthier alternative to deep fryers.

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So, what has made them so popular recently, and how do they compare to deep fat fryers? We'll dive into the pros and cons of air fryers and deep fryers to help you decide which is best for you.

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The most obvious difference between deep fryers and air fryers is how they cook food. Air fryers, as opposed to deep fryers, use hot circulating air to surround their contents. This means that less oil is required to prepare food than when deep frying.

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A serving of French fries with a similar crunchy texture, for example, can be made in an air fryer with as little as one tablespoon of oil, as opposed to four tablespoons in deep-fried French fries.

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AIR FRYER VS. DEEP FRYER: SIZE Air fryers are smaller and less bulky, though this varies by brand. The air fryer basket is also larger than that of a deep fryer, making it easier to prepare large amounts of food at once.

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AIR FRYER VS. DEEP FRYER: SIZE Some commercial deep fryers can hold up to 24 liters of oil, but the average personal deep fryer holds one to three liters. Countertop air fryers can be as large as 8 quarts or as small as  2.75-quart.

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CLEANING: Air fryers are generally easier to clean, especially if the air fryer basket is lined with foil or Air Fryer Disposable Paper Liner before use. Because of all that oil, deep-fryers take a little longer to cook, which is why many people use them outside.

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ODOR: Cooking without oil is much more convenient for people who live in small spaces or who dislike cooking odors in their homes. This is one of the benefits of air frying, which produces less odor than deep-frying in oil.