Is air frying healthier than microwaving?

Chef's answer
In short, air fryers are a lot healthier than microwave ovens. While microwaves may require you to add a small amount of oil, air fryers don't require oil at all, since things like frying, baking, or any of the operations that air fryers are capable of doing don't rely on oil whatsoever..
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What Are The Pros And Cons Of An Air Fryer?
  • Healthier Meals. You do not need to use much (or any) oil in these appliances to get your food crispy and browned! ...
  • Quicker, More Efficient Cooking. ...
  • Versatility. ...
  • Space-Saving. ...
  • Easy to Use. ...
  • Quality Issues. ...
  • Takes Up Space. ...
  • Not Ideal for Large Families.
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While air fryers reduce the likelihood of acrylamide formation, other potentially harmful compounds could still form. Not only does air frying still run the risk of creating acrylamides, but polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heterocyclic amines can result from all high-heat cooking with meat.
Wouldn't recommend. In short: If you're buying an air fryer to replace your Fry Daddy, you're likely to use less oil overall, and still end up with results that taste good. If you're buying an air fryer to replace or supplement your oven, you won't see as much of a difference in the amount of oil you use.
While air fryers reduce the likelihood of acrylamide formation, other potentially harmful compounds could still form. Not only does air frying still run the risk of creating acrylamides, but polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heterocyclic amines can result from all high-heat cooking with meat.
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