Airfryer 101

Yes, wooden skewers can go in an air fryer if they’re soaked, trimmed to fit, and kept from touching the heating element. Can you put wood skewers in an air fryer? Yes, and plenty of home cooks do it all the time for chicken skewers, shrimp, kebabs, and mixed vegetables. The catch is that wood […]

Air-fried Korean short ribs cook in about 8 minutes at 400°F, with crisp edges, a sticky glaze, and a juicy center. Kalbi is one of those dishes that feels restaurant-only until you make it at home and see how little fuss it needs. Thin-cut beef short ribs already carry plenty of flavor. Once they hit

Yes, a whole potato cooks well in an air fryer, giving you crisp skin and a soft, fluffy middle in about 35 to 50 minutes. Yes, you can make a potato in an air fryer, and it turns out better than many people expect. The skin gets dry and crisp, the middle stays light and

The healthiest pick is an air fryer with a roomy basket, steady heat, and a stainless steel or clearly labeled PFAS-free cooking surface. Most shoppers ask the wrong question. They look for the healthiest brand, then stop there. The better question is what kind of air fryer makes healthier cooking easier day after day. That

An air fryer usually catches fire from grease buildup, blocked airflow, damaged wiring, a bad outlet, or a recalled unit running too hot. An air fryer fire can feel random. Most of the time, it isn’t. These machines run hot, move air hard, and sit close to grease, crumbs, oil, and kitchen plugs that may

Yes, jerk chicken turns out well in an air fryer when you marinate it long enough, cook it in a single layer, and bring the thickest piece to 165°F. Air fryer jerk chicken works because the machine does two jobs at once. It cooks the meat fast, and it dries the surface enough to give

Air-fried sausages brown well and stay juicy in about 9 to 15 minutes, based on thickness and whether they’re raw or precooked. Sausage and an air fryer are a handy match. You get a browned casing, less mess than stovetop cooking, and no pan spatter all over the hob. The trick is not blasting the

Yes, leftover pizza turns crisp in an air fryer oven in minutes, with a hot crust, melted cheese, and less chew than a microwave. Cold pizza has its fans, but a good reheat can bring a slice back to life. An air fryer oven is one of the best tools for the job because it

Lower the temperature by 25°F, cut the time by about 20%, and start checking early for color, crispness, and safe doneness. Oven recipes can move to an air fryer with less trial and error than most people expect. The trick is not treating the air fryer like a tiny oven. It cooks with tighter, faster

Beef shin cooks well in an air fryer when it’s sliced small, lightly oiled, and cooked hot enough to brown before the meat turns tough. Beef shin can be brilliant in an air fryer, though it needs the right setup. This cut comes from the leg, so it carries loads of muscle and connective tissue.