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No, many modern air fryers use ceramic or stainless steel and are free from antimony, though cheap plastic models may use it in casings. You bought an air fryer to eat better. You wanted crispy fries without the oil bath. But now you read headlines about hidden toxins, and the panic sets in. The idea […]

Cook whole sweet potatoes at 400°F for 35–45 minutes until fork-tender, or air fry seasoned cubes for 12–15 minutes for a caramelized bite. Sweet potatoes belong in the air fryer. The circulating hot air creates a texture that standard ovens struggle to match without excessive cooking times. You get a skin that snaps and an

Cook chicken kabobs in the air fryer at 380°F (193°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature hits 165°F (74°C). You want the charred flavor of a summer cookout, but you do not want to stand in the rain or scrub a grill grate. The air fryer handles this task perfectly. It circulates

Check for a persistent chemical smell after the break-in period, visible peeling of the nonstick coating, or manufacturer labels listing PFOA or PTFE. You bought an air fryer to make healthier meals. It reduces oil usage and crisps vegetables perfectly. But recent headlines about “forever chemicals” and toxic fumes have many home cooks worried. You

Yes, air fryer french fries are generally healthier than deep-fried ones because they reduce fat content by up to 75% while maintaining a crisp texture. You want the crunch without the arteries clogging up. That is the main appeal of the air fryer. Deep-fried potatoes taste amazing, but the oil bath adds massive calorie loads.

To make funnel cake in an air fryer, pipe batter spirals onto parchment paper, freeze them for 10 minutes to set the shape, and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 4–6 minutes until golden brown. You want the crunch of carnival dough without a vat of hot grease. Deep frying at home creates a mess, leaves

Roasting red peppers in an air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 10–15 minutes creates blistered skin that peels off easily for sweet, tender flesh. You want that smoky, sweet flavor of roasted peppers without heating up your entire kitchen. The big oven takes too long, and holding peppers over a gas flame makes a mess

Cook pork ribs in an air fryer for 25 to 30 minutes at 380°F (193°C), flipping halfway through, until tender and the internal temperature hits 145°F. Ribs usually demand hours of slow roasting or smoking. You might avoid making them because you lack the time for a classic barbecue session. The air fryer changes that

Preheat to 400°F, season the meat, and cook for 8–12 minutes depending on thickness, flipping halfway for a perfectly seared air fryer steak. Cooking steak in an air fryer might seem unconventional to traditionalists who swear by cast iron. However, this method delivers surprisingly consistent results with less mess. The circulating hot air creates a

Cook chicken drumsticks in an air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). You bought a pack of drumsticks and want that fried chicken texture without the oil bath. The air fryer handles this cut of meat better than almost any other method. The high-speed fan