Difference between a deep fryer and an air fryer

With both an air fryer and a deep fat fryer, you can serve up chips and fried snacks, but the cooking method differs. In a deep fat fryer, your food is cooked in frying fat or oil, whereas an air fryer uses hot air circulation. That makes snacks from an air fryer a healthier option. What’s more, an air fryer is safer, as you don’t need hot oil or fat. However, a deep fat fryer gives you that authentic fried taste that an air fryer can’t match.

An air fryer lets you cook more than just fried snacks: you can also prepare meat, fish and vegetables in it. Even baking cakes or muffins is possible. The appliance is easy to clean; you can wash the removable parts by hand or put them in the dishwasher. Cleaning a deep fat fryer takes that little bit more time. A deep fat fryer can also cook larger quantities in one go, while an air fryer often has a smaller basket (depending on the model). So, choosing the right kitchen appliance depends entirely on your wants and needs.