Air fryer: the 3 errors that consume more current are often ignored, but affect the bill significantly. Find out how to avoid them with simple moves that maintain crunchiness and efficiency.
It is often thought that the air fryer It is always the perfect solution to save energy in the kitchen. In reality, some wrong habits can let consumption rise without anything to be noticed. Incorrect use, even if involuntary, risks compromising both energy efficiency and results in terms of taste. A few changes are enough to transform it into a real ally against waste.
A first verification to be done concerns the position of the appliance. It is not a recent detail: if the fryer is placed near walls or surfaces that hinder ventilation, cooking times stretch. And if the cooking is prolonged, the consumption rises. It is a silent but real domino effect, which can weigh in the long run on the bill. Better to know immediately and act accordingly.
First error in the use of the air fryer: praise the basket too much
In an attempt to save time, we tend to Put too many foods togetherbut you end up slowing cooking. When the basket is full, the hot air struggles to circulate and takes more time to bring everything to temperature, thus increasing the energy consumed. The result? Little crunchy foods and consumption that grow without being done too much. Even the chips, which seem harmless, require space to become golden. There is a risk of obtaining a “boiled” effect instead of dry frying. Better to avoid hurry and give the fryer the right margin to work well.
It is not surprising, in fact, that it is advisable to “remove the risk that food will cook in a non -uniform way”, under penalty longer times. It is better to prefer moderate doses or resort to a ruling fryer for the real needs: thus it is cooked faster and does not spend its current unnecessarily.
Second error: always preheat
Many exploit the function preheating Because you think “is good”, but in the fryer it often doesn’t need. Heating the air before does not earn time and instead consumes more energy. Some foods (e.g. vegetables, rotisserie to be heated) do not require prehexcaldo. If well calibrated, the fryer reaches the temperature quickly: it is useless to anticipate, the current is wasted and the cycle extends. It is better to consult the model instructions and avoid preheating if not explicitly necessary.
Third error: place it at a wrong point
The place where the fryer sets out makes the difference. If it is close to surfaces or walls that are not resistant to heat, or in areas with poor ventilation, you risk blocking air flows and lengthening cooking times. This can increase up to 30 minutes the duration of the cycle, or an extra consumption of up to 25 cents/kg each time. Solution? Put it on a stable plane, far from heat or humidity, perhaps under a hood or in a well -a -air point.
How to avoid waste keeping quality with the air fryer
These three errors may seem small, but together they weigh a lot on consumption. It often happens not to notice it either, until you notice that the bill is higher than expected. Sometimes it is enough to observe a simple cooking to realize that something does not come back. Here are some practical strategies to reduce costs without sacrificing crunchiness and flavor:
- Cook right portions: better to use a fryer sized to their habits. Cooking too long or too empty increases wasted energy.
- Skip preheating if possiblefollowing the recipes or indications of the manual.
- Clean a regular basket and fanbecause residues slow down the air flow and more time and current is needed to cook well.
- Check the position of the applianceavoiding stars resting near the hood or hindered; Better ventilated spaces for better ventilation.
- Librase and oven scale: if you cook large quantities, it can be more efficient to use the oven (greater capacity, lower consumption in portion).
Not only a bill: intelligent savings
In addition to the direct savings in the bill, avoiding these errors also helps prolong the duration of the fryerreducing thermal stress and residues. It also gains the quality of the dishes: more defined flavors and better textures, which is then the final goal for those who choose this type of cooking. Finally, there is the ecological aspect: each small trick contributes to a more sustainable cuisine, with less waste and a more content environmental impact. By regulating times and quantities, the current consumption without giving up the quality of the meal. Five minutes less or the less full basket really make the difference.
A well -kept appliance, clean and positioned in the right way, with a calibrated use of preheating, is the key to avoiding waste and salted bills. Encourse to change and reflect on how small gestures in the kitchen really change the cards on the table: the same principle applied to other appliances allows you to save even more, day after day.
Experimenting these suggestions makes it rediscovered that even a “eco -friendly” fryer can become truly sustainable, with unexpected advantages for portfolio and the environment.
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