The 30-Minute Air Fryer Cookbook:Simple Recipes to Fry, Grill, Bake and Roast for Newbies and Advanced Users : Bod - Books on Demand : 9783755707769 : 3755707764 : 28 Jan 2022 : An air fryer shares similarity to a convection oven . Both cook food using hot air. But unlike an oven, an air fryer doesn't require the use of oil. The food gets its crispiness from contact with super-heated air and the natural sugar content of the food. Air fryers use infrared or halogen bulbs as a heat source. The bulbs are placed in a chamber above the food. There's also a fan to circulate the air and push it out towards your food. This creates convection, similar to an oven, which helps food cook evenly. Air fryers offer many advantages when compared to other cooking methods: Food cooks up to 40% faster than an oven. A hotter heat source means foods can get crispy on the outside without overcooking on the inside! A pressure sensor adjusts the temperatures automatically for even cooking, whether delicate fi