Airfryer 101

Yes, built-up oil, loose crumbs, and excess heat can ignite inside an air fryer when the unit is dirty, damaged, or used the wrong way. Air fryers feel safer than a pot of hot oil on the stove, and in many homes they are. You are not dealing with a vat of bubbling grease, open […]

Yes, stainless steel cookware usually works in an air fryer if it is oven-safe, fits well, and leaves room for hot air to circulate. Steel can be a smart match for an air fryer, but the type of steel and the shape of the piece make all the difference. Plenty of air fryers already ship

Air-fried turkey wings turn out crisp on the edges and juicy inside when cooked in a single layer until they hit 165°F. Turkey wings don’t get the same attention as chicken wings, yet they’re packed with flavor and turn out great in an air fryer. You get browned skin, tender meat, and far less mess

Crispy air-fried chicken comes from dry pieces, a light starch coating, a hot basket, and enough space for each piece to brown. Air fryer fried chicken can turn out shatter-crisp, juicy, and deeply browned, but only when a few small details line up. Most soggy batches come from the same culprits: wet chicken, too much

Yes, leg of lamb cooks well in an air fryer when it fits the basket, is cooked to temperature, and rests before slicing. Air fryer leg of lamb is one of those meals that sounds risky until you try it. Then it clicks. The hot circulating air browns the outside fast, keeps the center tender,

Air fry frozen stuffed sandwiches at 360°F for 11 to 15 minutes, until the crust is crisp and the middle is piping hot. Hot Pockets can turn out far better in an air fryer than in a microwave. You get a browned crust, better bite, and less of that limp, damp edge that ruins the

Most air-fryer smoke comes from grease buildup, fatty food, wet coatings, or first-use residue heating up inside the basket area. An air fryer that starts smoking can feel alarming, but the cause is usually plain and fixable. In most kitchens, smoke starts when grease or food bits get hot enough to burn, or when dripping

Fresh sausage links turn out best at 375°F to 400°F, with pork sausages cooked to 160°F and poultry sausages cooked to 165°F inside. Air fryer sausages are one of those meals that can swing from brilliant to dry in a blink. The basket heat is fierce, the casing browns fast, and the center can lag

Air-fried cod cooks up crisp on the outside and flaky in the middle in about 10 minutes when the fillets are dried, lightly oiled, and not crowded. Cod is one of the easiest fish to cook in an air fryer. It’s mild, lean, and cooks fast, which means dinner can go from fridge to plate

Cook Johnsonville bratwurst at 390°F for 9 to 11 minutes, turning once, until the center reaches 160°F and the casing browns. Air fryer brats are one of those rare dinners that taste like more work than they are. You get browned skin, a juicy center, and barely any cleanup. That makes Johnsonville brats a smart