When it comes to speedy cooking with quality results, nothing beats the modern air fryer . The microwave has its perks, but food often comes out rubbery or unevenly heated, and toaster ovens don't impart that perfect toasty crust the way an air fryer can. Over the past few years I've made some profound air fryer discoveries -- many of which came as a big surprise.
It's no secret that air fryers cook staples such chicken wings, french fries and frozen foods better than other methods, and with almost no cleanup. But there are some unexpected foods that make perfect air fryer fodder. From whole roasted chicken to fillets of salmon and even burgers and hot dogs, the air fryer is now the only place I'll make these seven foods.
Here are seven things I'll only cook in the air fryer from now on. Salmon Just 8 minutes in the air fryer and you have perfectly medium rare salmon. Roasted salmon is a simple, healthy weeknight dinner staple.
It's not difficult to make in the oven, but if you're only cooking for one or two people, the preheating time is a pain in the butt. Pan-seared salmon is great and quick, but there's almost no way to cook salmon on the stove without creating an oily, fishy mess. Plus, you'll have a pan to clean afterward.
I tried cooking roasted salmon in the air fryer, and it came out perfectly in about 10 minutes, including preheat time. The closed cooking chamber even hides some of the fishy smell from taking over my apartment. OK, so you might catch me throwing the.