As far as countertop appliances go, air fryers have particularly passionate advocates... and particularly passionate detractors.
Some swear by this tool’s ability to quickly fry vegetables, meats, doughs, leftovers and frozen snacks without the use of oil, while others view air fryers as overrated and overpriced products that clutter your counter.
If you fall into the first category (or if you’re an air fryer newbie who’s intrigued by the possibilities), then a knowledge of which foods are most conducive to this cooking method will prove useful, as will an understanding of which foods never belong in an air fryer.
We asked chefs, cookbook authors and recipe developers to offer their opinions, and they gave us this list of five foods that thrive in the air fryer and five foods that do just the opposite.
Foods That Do Well In An Air Fryer
Brussels Sprouts
Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Plantains
Falafel
Breaded Chicken
Foods That Shouldn’t Be Air Fried
Burgers
Wet Batters
Fresh Greens
Cheese
Bacon
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