If there is one kitchen appliance that is more convenient, healthier, and delicious than an air fryer, this has quickly become the celebrity in every kitchen.

So what if you could make your favourite fried food, crisp fries, golden fried chicken or crunchy candy without all the guilt and clutter of oil frying. 

Sounds like a dream, right?  

And air fryers help you to fulfill that wish because now all your fried favourites can be eaten with up to 80% less fat. 

If you’re wondering what’s the fuss about or whether or not to make this kitchen marvel a part of your life, then read on.  

What is an Air Fryer?  

Air Fryer

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Air fryers are small kitchen gadgets that fry food by blowing hot air. They’re versatile, convenient and they make food taste golden, crisp like the real deal — just less fat. They operate by quickly heating air to make convection, frying the food all over so it’s crispy, fried-like without too much (or no) oil. 

A Game-Changer for Your Kitchen  

Air fryers are your appliance of choice for cooking fries, grilling chicken, or roasting vegetables quickly and healthily. They’re easy to use, multi-functional and can do everything from reheating leftovers to making entire meals. 

How Do Air Fryers Work?  

Air Fryer in a modern kitchen

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This is so you know the function of air fryers and you’ll understand why it’s a kitchen renaissance. 

  • Air fryers: Air fryers prepare food by the rapid technology of air circulation. Here’s how the process works:  
  • Circulation of Heat-Heated Air: The air fryer heats the food by means of its heating element and drives hot, heated air around the food at high velocity. This is a bit like deep frying without submerging food in oil. 
  • Convection Cooking: The hot air circulates over the food evenly cooking it as well and producing the same crispy taste as frying would. 
  • Adjustable Temperature & Timer: Many air fryers have temperature and timer buttons where you can dial in the cook time that works for you so that your food comes out just the way you like it. 

What’s The Benefit Of Using An Air Fryer? 

Air Fryer in a modern kitchen

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Still skeptical?  Here are a few reasons you should invest in an air fryer in your kitchen: 

1. Healthier Cooking  

Air fryers burn up to 80% less oil than traditional frying. You’re no longer in danger of getting the fat or calories that come with fried food. 

2. Time-Saving  

Most air fryers are fast and simple. They heat up instantly and cook food in half the time it takes to cook it in an oven or a fryer. 

3. Easy to Use & Versatile  

Air fryers don’t work for just frying. You grill, bake, roast and reheat with the same machine. Snacks to mains, they have it all. 

4. Less Mess  

Oil fryers get gross. Scratch marks, oily spills and a messy cleanup afterwards can render cooking into a horror-show. Air fryers take away the hassle because you don’t need much oil. 

5. Safe to Use  

There are easy to use safety features in the air fryer such as automatic shut-off, which is safer than frying foods. 

What are the Health Advantage of an Air Fryer? 

Air fryers are the next big thing in the kitchen when it comes to healthy food. How they can work for you: 

  • Reduced Fat Consumption: Deep frying absorbs a lot of oil and adds in unneeded calories. Air fryers minimize this, as they don’t have to use any oil at all. 
  • Keeps It Healthy: Cooking it too long will ruin the nutrients in your food. Air fryers cook your food quickly on high heat and it holds more nutrients than other methods. 
  • Healthy Heart: If you are using less oil, air fryers can reduce your risk of heart disease and related conditions. 

Here are the 5 Benefits of Using an Air Fryer

Air Fryer in a modern kitchen

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When you go shopping for an air fryer, you want to be sure to look for what you need to cook seamlessly. Here are some of the most important features you should be looking at: 

1. Capacity  

  • For a single user or a few persons: 2 - 3 Litres. 
  • In case of middle sized families: 3.5 - 5.5 Litres. 
  • For big families: 6+ Litre capacity. 

2. Temperature Control  

Look for adjustable temperature settings.  Air fryers can be set at anything from 40°C-200°C in most models, so there are several recipe possibilities. 

3. Digital vs. Manual Controls  

Choose from manual dial switches or intuitive digital screens with pre-set menus. There is usually more accuracy digitally. 

4. Timer Functions  

A timer that you can program in the device so that it won’t overheat. 

5. Warranty & Quality  

Find a model that has a good warranty to back up your money. The Glen India warranties its air fryers to be top notch. 

Recipes You Can Make Using An Air Fryer

Here are some tasty choices you can make in no time: 

  • Crispy French Fries
  • Sticky Glazed Chicken Wings
  • Roasted Vegetables, Olive Oil & Herbs 
  • Apple Chips & Healthy Snacks  
  • Cookies & Breads Baked goods (Baked Goods) Cookies & Bread

Air Fryer Maintenance Tips  

Keep your air fryer running at full capacity with these tips: 

  • Clean after every use.  
  • Don’t overfill the basket.  
  • Check for grease buildup.  
  • Apply a non-brasive cleaner to your appliance. 

The Ultimate Air Fryers in the Market 

Some Glen India air fryers that you can try here will help to up your cooking game: 

Mini Electric Air Fryer 2 Litres, 800W

  • Capacity: 2L
  • Temperature: 180°C - 200°C
  • Features: 30-minute timer, easy preset controls
  • Price: ₹5,597

5.5 Litre Digital Controls Air Fryer

  • Features: 8 preset menus, adjustable timer, temperature from 40°C - 200°C
  • Price: ₹9,277

Go Premium in Your Kitchen with Glen India

Air fryers aren’t a kitchen design anymore: they’re a lifestyle upgrade. They are versatile, easy to use and are wholesome, so they will change the way you make food. If you are preparing meals for the family, eating healthy or just looking for something to do in the kitchen, then Glen India has the right air fryer for you. 

Check out the selection today and see just how easy, healthy, and tasty air frying can be. 

For more info about Glen India’s Air Fryers visit our site!