{"id":4427,"date":"2025-08-24T13:51:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T13:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timeshow.xyz\/?p=4427"},"modified":"2025-08-24T13:51:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T13:51:46","slug":"experts-caution-against-using-air-fryers-instead-of-ovens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timeshow.xyz\/?p=4427","title":{"rendered":"Experts caution against using air fryers instead of ovens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Technological advancements have transformed the kitchen, and air fryers have become one of the most popular appliances, often replacing ovens and slow cookers. Using high-speed circulating hot air, they offer a healthier alternative to deep frying by requiring little to no oil.<\/p>\n<p>However, not all foods are ideal for air frying. Culinary experts warn against cooking certain items in these appliances. For instance, popcorn is a no-go, as kernels can get stuck in the heating element, creating a fire hazard. Wet batter dishes, like fried chicken, also don\u2019t fare well, as air fryers don\u2019t get hot enough to properly set the coating, resulting in a soggy mess.<\/p>\n<p>Money-saving expert Martin Lewis advises against relying on air fryers for everything. He notes that while they\u2019re great for quick, small meals, using them repeatedly for large or multiple items may be less energy-efficient than using a traditional oven. \u201cIf you\u2019re going to use your air fryer 15 different times for different items, generally, you\u2019d be better off using an oven,\u201d he said on This Morning.<\/p>\n<p>Steven Kipling from Which? echoed this sentiment, pointing out that air fryers have limited space, making batch cooking less economical compared to ovens or stovetops.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the criticism, air fryer fans remain loyal. One commenter joked, \u201cI\u2019ll even air fry a cup of tea.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What do you think? Do you rely on your air fryer for everyday cooking?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Technological advancements have transformed the kitchen, and air fryers have become one of the most popular appliances, often replacing ovens and slow cookers. Using high-speed circulating hot air, they offer a healthier alternative to deep frying by requiring little to no oil. However, not all foods are ideal for air frying. Culinary experts warn against [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4428,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4427","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/timeshow.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4427","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/timeshow.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/timeshow.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/timeshow.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/timeshow.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4427"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/timeshow.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4427\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4429,"href":"https:\/\/timeshow.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4427\/revisions\/4429"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/timeshow.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4428"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/timeshow.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4427"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/timeshow.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4427"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/timeshow.xyz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4427"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}