Wet batter is another problematic ingredient. While fried chicken lovers crave that crunchy coating, an air fryer often doesn’t reach the temperatures needed for the batter to set properly—leading to a soggy, disappointing dish.
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis also weighed in on the debate, highlighting efficiency concerns. Speaking on This Morning, he said,“Air fryers are great for small, quick-cooking items. But if you need to use your air fryer multiple times to cook different components, it might be more energy-efficient to simply use your oven.”
He added, “Cooking a single jacket potato in the microwave for 10 minutes will cost you far less than keeping an oven running for an hour and a half.”
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