Air-fryer mojos turn crisp in 20 minutes when you soak, dry, oil lightly, cook at 400°F, and shake twice. Mojos are those salty, garlicky, spice-dusted potato rounds (or thick wedges) that taste like snack food and dinner at the same time. The classic version is deep-fried. The air fryer gets you close: crunchy edges, tender […]

A 4 qt air fryer is a compact countertop cooker that holds about 3.8 liters and usually measures near 11–12 inches wide and 13–14 inches deep. If you’re shopping for a small air fryer, “4 qt” sounds clear until you try to picture it on your counter. The tricky part is that quart size describes

Most pizzas cook in an air fryer in 6–10 minutes at 375–400°F, with thin slices finishing faster than thick crust. Air fryer pizza is one of those wins that feels like cheating. You get hot cheese, a firm base, and browned edges without turning on the oven. The trick is simple: match time and heat

Food often cooks quicker in an air fryer since fast hot-air flow browns the surface sooner than many ovens. If you’ve ever pulled crisp wings out in 18 minutes and thought, “No way my oven could do that,” you’re not wrong. An air fryer is a small convection oven with a fan that pushes hot

Yes, you can slow cook in an air fryer when it can hold low heat steadily, but most basket models need a lidded, liquid-based approach. “Slow cooking” means gentle heat over a long stretch so tough cuts turn tender and sauces thicken without scorching. Classic slow cookers do this with moist heat and a tight

Reheat gyro in an air fryer at 325–350°F, keep pita separate, and heat until the meat hits 165°F. Leftover gyro can taste like a letdown when the pita turns chewy and the meat dries out. The air fryer fixes that fast, if you treat the sandwich like a few small parts instead of one bulky

Cook ribs in a Power XL air fryer by seasoning, air frying in two stages, then saucing and finishing until the thickest spot hits your target temp. Want ribs on a weeknight? The Power XL can get you a tender bite without tending a smoker. The trick is simple: cut the rack so air can

Cook toaster strudel in an air fryer at 350°F for 5–7 minutes, flipping once, until puffed and golden. If you’ve only ever used a toaster, the air fryer feels like a cheat code. You get a crisp shell, a warm center, and fewer burned edges. The trick is simple: start frozen, give the pastry room,

Yes, you can do meatloaf in the air fryer; use a small loaf pan and cook until the center hits 160°F. If you’ve only baked meatloaf in an oven, the air fryer feels like cheating. It heats fast, browns the top well, and keeps the loaf snug so it doesn’t dry out. The trick is

Yes, you can cook frozen chicken in an air fryer, as long as it reaches 165°F inside and you handle it cleanly. You forgot to thaw chicken. Dinner still needs to happen. An air fryer can bail you out, but only if you run it like a small convection oven and treat frozen poultry with