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Air fryer expert says weve been using appliances wrong people make common mistake

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Air fryers are common household gadgets that make cooking a whole lot easier but just like everything else mistakes could happen Now air fryer expert and cookbook author Clare Andrews shared common blunders people may make when using their appliance and shes been there done that One thing is for sure I have certainly learned my lesson the hard way And Im here to help you so you dont make the same mistakes that I did in the past she joked When youre cooking a meal it can be all too easy to overfill your basket but this is a mistake which doesnt have to be made even by novices as this might cause your food to come out tasting gross with a funny texture She said This can be a problem as air fryers rely on rapid air circulation to cook food evenly and if you overcrowd the basket that can block the hot air from reaching your food and circulating properly Which can lead to soggy textures and unevenly cooked food Clare also made a shock admission about her air fryer saying she used to neglect cleaning it after every use but its a mistake shell never make again As tempting as it may seem to leave it for another day this can cause a buildup of grease and crumbs leading to burnt residues which can cause smoke and sometimes a rather unpleasant odour she shared This of course can also lead to your air fryer not performing as it should and the longevity of your machine If you dont fancy cleaning every time certain foods can be cooked in a silicone liner and even ovenproof dishes Just because Clare is a whizz at air frying now doesnt mean she always has been we all need to start somewhere She said Along with maintaining your air fryer I have also had my fair share of disasters with some of my recipes Im always trying new things and when I first started on my air fryer journey I experimented a lot with different foods and recipes One of the things she tried to make was a version of a deepfried Mars bar and she warned Dont do it Wet batter and gooey chocolate mixed with caramel did not work at all in an air fryer the mess was everywhere she fumed Id also steer clear of very light foods such as mini meringue small tortilla wraps even cheese slices They can take off in the air currents and stick to the heating element at the top which can cause smoking and potentially ruin your machine she also recommended If you want lovely and crispy food from the air fryer youll also want to avoid making a common mistake She said Another frequent mistake is not shaking the basket or turning your food halfway through the cooking time Doing this will ensure your food is lovely and crispy all over Remember all air fryers are different so when youre following a recipe or packet instructions dont be afraid to open your air fryer during the cook to check that nothing is overcooking Unlike ovens air fryers get back up to cooking temperature very quickly so its OK to open them Clare Andrews new book The Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook One Basket Meals is available from 7th November preorder your copy on Amazon now Do you have a story to share Email daniellewroemirrorcouk

Danielle Kate Wroe

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