Air fryers are small portable convection ovens that cook food fast using a heating element and a fan to circulate air. There are a large variety of air fryers on the market, smaller models (1–3 quarts) typically use 700–1200 watts, while larger air fryers (4-6 quarts) will use 1500 to 1800 watts.
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Air fryers can be a great tool for cooking fast, in many cases 15-30 minutes is enough to cook many foods in smaller batches, especially frozen foods like fries. However you might be limited in size, unless you have a dual basket air fryer you often can only cook one item a time. For fast meals an air fryer is a great way to save energy compared to other cooking methods, as cooking can be fast and efficient compared to heating a large oven, plus air fryers can crisp food better with less oil used.
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