Air fryers aren't immune to user error. Now Clare Andrews, air fryer expert and recipe book author, has divulged some "common blunders" that enthusiasts often make. Clare, who speaks from experience, humorously remarked: "One thing is for sure, I have certainly learned my lesson the hard way! And I'm here to help you, so you don't make the same mistakes that I did in the past.
" She points out it's incredibly easy to "overfill your basket ", a mishap that even novices can avoid. This error can lead to food emerging with a nasty taste or peculiar texture. Issuing a stark warning about these beloved appliances, Clare highlights a pervasive 'myth'.
She explained: "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." Further, Clare confesses to a surprising oversight in her past air frying practices, admitting she used to forgo cleaning her appliance after each use, an omission she vows to "never make again".
Neglecting to clean up, she cautions, could result in an accumulation of grease and crumbs that lead to burnt remnants, potentially causing smoke and sometimes an odious smell. She stated: "As tempting as it may seem to leave it for another day, this can cause a build-up of grease and crumbs leading to burnt residues, which can cause smoke and sometimes a rather unpleasant odo.
