Many housewives know that with the help of special kitchen appliances and modern technology, you can easily speed up the cooking process. Recently, they are increasingly acquiring a multifunctional unit for the kitchen, the so-called air grill. It is ideal for preparing a variety of dishes, including diet and children's menus. With it, you can not only cook, but also dry, heat, heat, etc.
What is an air grill?
An air grill is a household appliance that, with the help of a hot stream inside itself, is able to cook various foods. In appearance it is a transparent volumetric bowl with additional supports from below and above, and also a lid from above. A heating element (a special heating element) and a fan are installed inside the aerogrill; on the outside there is a control panel with which you can select the mode, temperature, time.
Characteristics of the air grill and its equipment
The air grill kit includes (depending on the model you purchased, on some models the kit includes an extra bowl for preparing portions for a large company) a round (sometimes oval) transparent bowl made of tempered glass. Its volume can be from 7 to 14 liters. The kit should have a grill, two bowls. The kit also has a cover with a fan and a base with a powerful (depending on model) heater.
How to cook food using an air grill, what is the principle of its work
The air grill works according to this principle: with the help of a heating element, one temperature mode is maintained inside the tank, and the fan located on the lid circulates hot air throughout the tank evenly, while giving the maximum temperature to the ingredients laid out on the grill. Regardless of the mode on which the grill is set, the princes of his work are always the same.
On modern new air grill models, it has become possible to choose the temperature regime on your own, from 60 to 200 degrees, which is very convenient for any lover of delicious modern dishes. Thanks to the controlled temperature mode, you can cook food correctly without overdrying it, stewing or frying properly.
What can be cooked with an air grill
The air grill has a huge number of functions, and it can replace such devices as:
- toaster;
- a microwave;
- electric stove;
- barbecue and electric skewer;
- oven;
- steam cooker;
- dryer for vegetables and fruits;
- yogurt maker;
- the pan used to prepare the first course;
- sterilizer cans.
All functions of the above listed devices can be performed by an air grill, depending on the model. Some models have different additional features.
What functions does an aerogrill have
It is worth noting that each aerogrill has different functions, and the more functions it performs, the higher its price category. For each person, it is important that there is the possibility of preparing a healthy meal, without adding oil. In this regard, an air grill is the optimal solution, since it is possible to cook different types of dishes in it without adding oil. If you cook a chicken, then all the released fat will drain to the bottom of the bowl, and the chicken will cook juicy, as it languishes in its own juice, while the fat does not enter it, but only flows out.
The air grill is often used for smoking, as well, the stewing and steaming mode is ideal for preparing baby food. When steaming, there is no need to add oil or additional spices, as without this dish it will remain tasty, suitable for a children's menu, while retaining all its tastes and vitamins in its composition.
The main functions of the air grill are considered:
- smokes well;
- double boiler;
- mixing;
- maintaining the same temperature;
- self-cleaning;
- languor;
- drying.
How to use the air grill properly
Before any purchase, you need to calculate why you are taking this or that product. In this case, you have to build on how many people (on average) you are going to cook in it, and the necessary cooking modes. Having bought the device, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the instructions, where it is written step by step how to use it, what characteristics and qualities it possesses.
Each air grill has an on and off button. The control panel on each grill is different, so you should familiarize yourself with each of them. On some models there is a touch panel (more modern models) on which not only the mode is indicated, but also the maximum temperature during cooking and the duration of cooking. On some models, you can independently select the required temperature regime (on the control panel) and duration (also indicated on the panel).
Pros and cons of aerogrill
Aerogrill is one of the main assistants in the preparation, since with it you can cook not only delicious food, but also the most useful. The advantages of such a device are:
1. Has a huge number of modes. Using it, you can fry, stew, cook, smoke, sterilize and heat, while it takes a minimum of space in the kitchen.
2. Minimum oil consumption. Compared to a pan, a very small amount of oil is needed for an air grill, in most cases there is no such need at all.
3. No need to purchase additional dishes, as everything you need is sold with it in the kit.
4. Any dish is easy to prepare. In order to prepare a dish there is no need to constantly monitor the process, as an air grill will do this for you. You will only need to see if the dish is prepared.
5. Save time. In the air grill, you can cook two dishes at once, using two grills. So, for example: on the bottom you can fry chicken, and on the top - stew vegetables.
There are drawbacks, although there are not many. The main ones are:
1. The volume of the air grill is not large in volume, even if purchased with the largest bowl, then this is still not enough for a company of 10 people, for example.
2. Some dishes take much longer to cook compared to a pan. For example, in a pan, sausage can be fried in a couple of minutes, and an air grill will do it in 15 minutes or more.
3. If you accidentally get a drop of cold water onto a red-hot glass bowl, the glass may crack.
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