Healthy Eating: The Five Best Airfryers

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On mismatch diameters of dishes and lids, efficiency and quality of cooking fall, long defrosting cycle.

Redmond RAG-241

In some supermarkets of home appliances on the price tags, the Redmond RAG-241 air grill is undeservedly called an additional accessory to the multicooker. In vain, this convection oven is self-sufficient. It can “make happy” a pan, a multicooker bowl or other container of the appropriate diameter. This is the only model of our Top 5 that comes without a bowl included.

The RAG-241 becomes somewhat wobbly, showing signs of slipping, with the gratings being unstable on a too rounded bottom and scratching it. Be sure to check (!) the diameter of your cookware before you buy.

The included 20 Recipes book provides basic guidelines for creativity and general recommendations that are important to remember. However, resourceful housewives say that the device is able to replace (in some cases with better results) such devices as a microwave, toaster or convection oven and adapt many recipes to the features of the air grill.

The control is mechanical, the timer only works to turn off , delayed start is not provided.

Redmond RAG-241 has a useful defrost function, but he does not spare time for this. The standard for 500 g of chicken is two hours, and for beef or pork - two and a half. However, Redmond RAG-241 also works with frozen foods. In this case, about 15-20 minutes more must be added to the main cooking time of the mentioned 500 g of meat.

Users will be delighted, and many multicookers will envy the self-cleaning mode. This is the smallest air grill in our Top 5. Its target audience is two adults and a not-so-adult child.

Compact, affordable, bowl and expansion ring included.

Small operating temperature range, high resolution timer markings.

Polaris PAG 1207

Polaris PAG 1207 has temperatures ranging from 125 to 250°C. This reduces the list of available operations, for example, it is impossible to dry vegetables or herbs in it, however, air grills are mainly purchased for frying / stewing. The affordable price should make up for the limitations.

The volume of the glass bowl is 7L, but it can be increased to 10L with the included metal expansion ring. The idea is very sound - a large volume is not always needed, and there is no point in heating extra air (inside and in the kitchen). After installing the ring, the bowl turns out to be elongated rather than wide - you can, for example, install a small chicken vertically.

The lid is completely removed, which simplifies storage of the device (it can be put upside down in the bowl) and care for it but be careful while cooking. This design makes it possible (if the diameters of the lid and the bowl match) to install the thermoblock on the multicooker for browning pastries cooked in the multicooker.

The temperature regulator and the timer are made in the form of rotary knobs. The timer for 120 minutes is entirely mechanical, it has one small drawback - a division step of 20 minutes, which can frighten a pedantic hostess.

Although the power of the heating element is only 1000 W, the convection oven consumes it very efficiently: to it takes about 10 minutes to fry steaks, and it takes about an hour to stew a kilogram of meat.

Polaris PAG 1207, like other air grills, unlike microwaves, allows the use of aluminium foil for wrapping products. This allows you to get dishes "in their own juice" and less dirty the bowl during the cooking process.

The ratio of price, size and functions makes the Polaris PAG 1207 a special place among the versatile devices for home/cottage/travel.

The buttons are covered with a membrane, the sterilization function, a capacious bowl, a large difference in the height of the bars.Adjustable fan speed, wide temperature range, bracket cover.

No pan and skewers included, sound signal loud when pressing the buttons.No pre-installed programs, long cooking times are difficult to set, the timer is only 60 minutes.

Mystery MCO-1505 Unit UOC 2700

Mystery MCO-1505 can be used as a grill, toaster, oven, steamer, rice cooker, stew and fry pan, bread maker, sterilizer, and dryer for fruits, berries and mushrooms.Before buying, pay attention to the exact marking: there are Unit UOC 2700 and Unit UOC 2700 X models. The only difference is with index X the package includes an expansion ring that increases the volume of the bowl from 12 to 17 liters. , when opened, the heating element and the fan will turn off. The control is touch and simple: timer and temperature. However, this model does not have pre-installed cooking programs, and if you want to set a long time, you will have to press the + button for a long time. If the recipe requires more than an hour, then you will have to turn on the device again: the timer is only 60 minutes.

The lid with the heating and ventilation unit is completely removable; before starting work, it is advisable to prepare a heat-resistant stand so as not to spoil the tabletop and not get burned. Adjustment of temperature and cooking time is digital, in addition to pre-installed programs, you can set your own parameters and, most importantly, change them as needed without turning off the device. Preset programs (there are five of them plus turbo mode and sterilization) are called up by pressing one button. The cooking timer is two hours, there is no delay start.The fan speed is adjustable. This is good news for those who love tender baked foods (set to the lowest speed for best results) and browned meats (high speed for faster initial browning and crusting).

The advantage of the spaciousness of the bowl is especially noticeable when sterilizing dishes for feeding babies or jars with blanks for the winter, but can also be regarded as a disadvantage when laundering it from fat, for example, after grilling. In order to simplify care and avoid overdrying of dishes, it is necessary to pour a little water on the bottom of the bowl before each preparation. Draining into it, fat and juice will not burn. The self-cleaning function - essentially boiling water with detergent - allows you to quickly break down the remaining fat. three or four roasting pots, thus cooking several different dishes at the same time, such as porridge and vegetable stir-fry. It is also convenient to stew meat in large pieces. The manufacturer mentions 1.5 kg pork hams.

В In case of accumulation of moisture on the walls of the bowl during the preparation of dried fruits, moisture can be released by slightly opening the lid. The process will continue after closing the lid.For its price, the UOC 2700 is well equipped: two wire racks, a frying pan and a silicone mold for baking, a double boiler and skewers, as well as a wire holder for removing ready-made dishes.

Another advantage of the Mystery MCO-1505 is its economy. According to the manufacturer, an air grill consumes 20% less electricity compared to an electric oven or microwave with grill and convection. This is not surprising, because most dishes are prepared very quickly. For example, 0.5 kg of shrimp takes only 10 minutes, and the same amount of fish fillets - 15 minutes, in 20-30 minutes. you can cook 1.2 kg of chicken wings marinated for only half an hour. Steam vegetables, depending on the type, for 15-40 minutes.Removable cord, standard plug. If the length seems insufficient, you can purchase another one, the main thing is not to forget that the device is powerful enough and choose a wire rated for a current of at least 16 A.

Mystery MCO-1505, for security reasons, turns on only when the lid handle is in the horizontal position, which presses a special button. Detachable cord with a standard connector for some household appliances.

This easy-to-use and powerful model will do wishing to acquire a reliable assistant in culinary experiments.UOC 2700 is a good option for those who need a simple device with basic functionality and affordable price.

Advice from an experienced hostess. If the air grill grate is pre-lubricated with vegetable oil, products, especially meat and fish, will stick to it significantly. And if you cover the bottom and walls of the air grill bowl with aluminium foil, cooking time and energy consumption will be reduced, and instead of washing, you can do with wiping with a damp cloth . However, this will make it difficult to visually assess the degree of readiness of the dish.

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Not cheap, blowing speed is unchanged, only one grate included, no start delay.

VES AX 730

VES AX 730 can do a lot - it even has hot and cold smoking and rice cooking in its arsenal. This was made possible thanks to the large bowl, the presence of an expansion ring and many useful accessories in the kit.

Digital control, touch buttons (thanks to the membrane, care is reduced to wiping with a soft, important cloth).

Lid with folding by a thermal block, it is fixed on a bracket (when using an expansion ring, it moves apart). This is convenient when cooking - you do not need to think about where to put it, especially when turning food over. However, storing an air grill in the kitchen requires a lot of space.

The power of the VES AX 730 heating element is the largest among the participants in our Top 5 - 1350 watts. The air grill will quickly cope with large 1-1.5 kg. pieces of meat.

For cooking rice, perhaps it is better to use a slow cooker, but a container with a lid and a hole in the middle (rice cooker in the manufacturer's terminology) is perfect for baking muffins. Firstly, they are obtained with a golden crust on top, and secondly, unlike multi-cooker “pancakes”, the shape is one of two classic ones, in the form of a donut.

A steamer tray with holes allows you to dry herbs, fruits and vegetables, and it can replace a baking sheet when baking non-liquid dough or frying kebabs (skewers are also included). A stand is installed on it for frying whole bird carcasses (in a vertical position) or alder shavings are poured during smoking to obtain flavor.

The only complaint is that there is only one grate in the kit. Thanks to the design features, it can be installed both in a high position, closer to the heating element, and in a low position. To make a dish of two components, for example, meat with a side dish, you can use a tray, but this will somewhat worsen the circulation of hot air inside the bowl.

VES AX 730 is an excellent choice for a hospitable hostess. It can cook many original dishes for an average family or a small company.

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Management is more complicated than in other models , no tall baking dish included.

Brand 35128

Brand 35128 differs from the other members of our Top 5 primarily by the type of heating element. While others use halogen tubes, this one has a steel element. This ensures long-term performance without the need for a service center for replacement.

The taste qualities of dishes have been going on for a long time and it is endless, as is the dispute about which side a boiled egg should be broken from, from “dumb” or from “sharp”. Speaking of eggs. They can be “cooked” in an air grill hard-boiled or soft-boiled, and without water, simply by changing the cooking time.

The lid is hinged, mounted on a bracket. When it is raised, the heating element is turned off and the fan stops; when lowered, the set programme will continue to run. To completely turn off the appliance, press the corresponding button on the control panel.

The tempered glass bowl can be washed in the dishwasher, the main thing is to wait for it to cool to room temperature. The volume is increased by an expansion ring, the maximum value is 17 liters.

The control panel is replete with buttons, but it’s not easy to figure out the modes - something turns on with one click, something requires selecting the desired menu item. The LCD display is informative, it is complemented by light indicators. There are eight preset cooking programs, their parameters can be changed, there are preheating and self-cleaning functions. Adjusting the fan speed (three positions) allows you to compensate for the peculiarities of electric heating elements - a longer cooking time compared to halogen ones.

The package includes a baking sheet, skewers, a stand for frying whole poultry, a pair of grates and a stand for cooking on couple. The only thing missing is a container for baking semi-liquid dough, but numerous silicone molds solve the problem.

Scrupulous housewives, accustomed to keeping everything under control, often choose Brand 35128 convection ovens for their culinary delights, since this model allows you to fine-tune the cooking parameters dishes.

Advice from an experienced housewife. much less than in a traditional oven and there is a constant forced circulation of hot air, when adapting recipes, it is worth slightly reducing the cooking time. When baking, it is desirable to reduce the temperature by about 10°C.

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