Air Fryer help
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As food does not move around in an air fryer basket, this can cause some parts of the food to cook quicker than other parts.
To avoid this, using oven gloves carefully remove the basket, then using tongs or a non-metal spoon move the food around. Place the basket back into the cooking chamber.
Is the food cooking properly now?
Having to much food in the basket, the hot air cannot circulate properly and can undercook or cook food unevenly.
Ensure the basket is not overloaded.
Is the food cooking properly now?
When cooking frozen food, moisture can form and the food can cook unevenly.
Ensure the food is fully defrosted before cooking it.
For food that can be cooked from frozen, please refer to the cooking instructions on the packaging.
Is the food cooking properly now?
The food will burn in the air fryer if the cooking temperature is set too high.
Ensure the cooking temperature is set to the correct setting.
Has the food stopped burning?
The food will burn in the air fryer if the cooking time is set too long.
Ensure the cooking time is set to the recommended setting.
Always remove the food immediately after the cooking time has finished.
Has the food stopped burning?
Having too much food in the basket can cause the heating coil to overheat and cook the food to quickly, which can burn the food.
Ensure the basket is not overloaded.
Has the food stopped burning?
As food does not move around in an air fryer basket, this can cause some parts of the food to cook quicker than other parts.
To avoid this, using oven gloves carefully remove the basket, then using tongs or a non-metal spoon move the food around. Place the basket back into the cooking chamber.
Has the food stopped burning?
When cooking frozen food, moisture can form and the food can cook unevenly, which can lead to the food burning.
Ensure the food is fully defrosted before cooking it.
For food that can be cooked from frozen, please refer to the cooking instructions on the packaging.
Has the food stopped burning?
Using the air fryer to cook high fat content food, such sausages, bacon and hamburger can cause the air fryer to heat up quickly and burn the food and cause a lot of smoke.
Ensure the food you are cooking does not have a high fat content.
Check and clean the cooking chamber and heating coil.
Please check your air fryer manual for this procedure.
Has the food stopped burning?
If there is insufficient ventilation or the vents are blocked on the air fryer, this can have the same effect as overfilling the basket. The air fryer could also malfunction.
Please check your air fryer manual for the recommended clearance requirements.
Has the food stopped burning?
The food will undercook in the air fryer if the cooking temperature is set too low.
Ensure the cooking temperature is set to the correct setting.
Is the food cooking properly now?
The food will undercook in the air fryer if the cooking time is set too short.
Ensure the cooking time is set to the recommended setting.
Always remove the food immediately after the cooking time has finished.
Is the food cooking properly now?
Having to much food in the basket, the hot air cannot circulate properly and can undercook or cook food unevenly.
Ensure the basket is not overloaded.
Is the food cooking properly now?