As the final days of summer approach, there's nothing like firing up the grill for a backyard BBQ. The smoky flavors and sharing platters are seasonal highlights. At the same time, many of us are choosing the best air fryers to cook dinner every night – loved for their speed, convenience, and ability to cook with less oil.
But what if you could combine these two culinary pleasures—grilling and air frying—to create BBQ-style dishes with less oil, effort and mess? Can you really achieve those iconic grill marks and smoky flavors, while enjoying the benefits of air frying ? I asked the experts – and the answer was a resounding yes . We came up with some top tips for grilling in the air fryer – creating delicious, BBQ-inspired dishes you can make all year round. How to grill in an air fryer Air fryers are renowned for producing crispy food with less oil and energy.
Many modern models, like the Ninja Foodi Indoor Grill and Cuisinart TOA-70 , come with dedicated grill settings and griddle plates to create chargrilled effects. Ideal for grilling indoors or off-season. Although you don’t get the exact smoky taste of the best outdoor grills , Test Kitchen Director of Cuisinart , Beth Gardner, says 'Air fryers can provide grill marks and results that make them a worthy substitute, with quick heat-up and easy cleanup.
' For those love grilling outdoors but still want to avoid the hassle of coal and greasy cleaning, we highly recommend the Ninja Woodfire Grill . This outdoor a.