7 things you should cook in an air fryer and 7 things you shouldn't

Cheyenne LentzDec 30, 2020, 21:24 IST

Air fryers can help you prepare crispy food in a jiffy.Shutterstock

Although certain foods become crispy and juicy in an air fryer, others can get messy and dry.
The experts recommended using an air fryer when preparing frozen food, making cookies, and cooking bacon.
You'll want to avoid putting over-seasoned food items, wet batters, and cheese in your air fryer since they can create a mess.

Air fryers can be convenient and versatile when it comes to preparing many dishes, but not every food should be tossed into this appliance.

Here are the best and worst foods to cook in an air fryer, according to chefs and other culinary experts:

Frozen food can become nice and crispy in an air fryer.

Frozen nuggets can get crunchy and golden in an air fryer. Shutterstock

Brussel sprouts get nice and crispy in the air fryer, even without oil.

They won't be as greasy as if you fried them in oil. Klaus Hackenberg/Getty Images

You can quickly make cookies in an air fryer because it doesn't have to preheat.

You can also try popping a firm premade cookie dough into an air fryer. iStock

With practice and patience, you can make a beautifully cooked steak in an air fryer.

It's all about timing. Shutterstock

Air fryers can help you to avoid soggy zoodles.

Zoodles can be used as a pasta alternative. Shutterstock

Make your chicken breasts in the air fryer for juicy results.

If you use dry seasoning, be sure it's rubbed in very well. iStock

Using the air fryer for bacon is the way to go as it's leaner and cleaner.

In an air fryer, your bacon can get crispy without becoming too oily. Nataliya Arzamasova/Shutterstock

On the other hand, broccoli can dry out in an air fryer.

Broccoli might get kind of dust-like in an air fryer. Shutterstock

Avoid putting large roasts or whole chickens in the air fryer.

Consider cooking a whole chicken in your oven instead. iStock

Any food with a wet batter should not be placed in the air fryer.

Unless they're pre-fried, you'll want to avoid putting corndogs in your air fryer since the batter can make a mess. Shutterstock

Cheese can create a huge mess in an air fryer.

A grilled cheese might ooze all over your air fryer. Erin McDowell/Insider

Medium-rare burgers are not likely to happen in an air fryer.

If you want a medium-rare burger, you may want to take out your grill. Shutterstock

Fresh greens don't belong in an air fryer because they will fly all over the place.

They may not cook well, either. Pixabay

Over-seasoned proteins and vegetables are also to be avoided.

An air fryer may not treat your dry rub too kindly. iStock

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