With the pandemic paving way for the New Normal, we all have had to adapt to the changes and make the most of it in these times. A big paradigm shift has been for the students who have now transitioned to digital learning by embracing laptops and online classes. <br /><br />Since students now mostly study from home, portable <keyword id="8403802" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="study-tables">study tables</keyword> have become the most sought after piece of furniture. Before buying a portable table factors such as quality, size, storage and colour or design options should be accounted for. <br /><br />Ranging from foldable, quirky colourful ones to table tops with their favourite cartoon character or even games, we list down our favourite styles of portable study tables. Each piece is unique, fun and functional. <br /><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B01M751I4M" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B01M751I4M_head">        <div type="image" title="Top Pick" msid="79144973" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B01M751I4M</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B01M751I4M_body"><bulletContentRow name="B01M751I4M_7595393417916226"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Nilkamal Apple Junior's Study Table Set - Red And Blue</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Apple Kids study set is light, spacious and compact. On the other hand, it has room for the toddler’s books, crayons, pencils and other stationery and for even some toys. The desk will organise the belongings and at the same time instil into the child a sense of responsibility towards one’s things. It will delight the child to get more organised by keeping all the stuff in one place. The light but strong body of the desk helps in easy portability and it remains intact for a long time. The best part of the desk is the attractive design that makes it the owner’s joy and the envy of others. As the child grows, and so do his needs, you can buy more of the desks and keep the home clutter-free for a longer time. 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Elegant and functional furniture, this study table is well crafted and designed for your kid. It can be easily dismantled and reassembled which makes it easy to transport for outdoors, so your child can also study outdoors comfortably. It comes in trendy colours and has games on the table top such as Ludo, Snakes N Ladders as fun time for your kids.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B01F5HG41G_4299039561649607"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">It is easy to maintain and clean and has a long life span.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B085VVKMFB" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B085VVKMFB_head"><div type="image" title="Popular Pick" msid="81648891" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B085VVKMFB</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B085VVKMFB_body"><bulletContentRow name="B085VVKMFB_6525391640186293"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">LuvBells Smart Multi-Purpose Laptop Table with Dock Stand and Coffee Cup Holder/Kids Study Table/Bed Table/Foldable and Portable/Ergonomic &amp; Rounded Edges/Non-Slip Legs/Engineered Wood (Cartoon)</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This table from Luvbells is a multi-purpose table for kids. It can be used as a study table, eating table, writing desk, etc. Made up of powder-coated metal tubes and high quality engineered wood, this table is a premium quality product. It has great durability and looks which assures a long lasting life and a stylish piece that is loved by kids.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B085VVKMFB_2152538247264637"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Available in different colours.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed><br /><br /><bulletContentEmbed name="B084T4P3Q7" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B084T4P3Q7_head"><div type="image" title="Must Have" msid="81648921" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B084T4P3Q7</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B084T4P3Q7_body"><bulletContentRow name="B084T4P3Q7_7825508788709012"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Bi3 Table Adjustable Portable Multipurpose Laptop Table, Bed max Table, Study Table, Kids Table (Standard, Black)</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This table from Bi3 is a strong and high quality piece. It has a weight carrying capacity of 20 kgs. The table has  multipurpose usage and a versatile design. It is made up of high quality material and has very nice durability. 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<p class="drop-cap">From the moment Wende Zomnir answers my call, it's like I can feel rays of California sun beaming through the phone.</p><p>While I'm settled in a New Jersey suburb, she's enjoying Newport Beach, California. It's where the beauty mogul runs her latest cosmetics venture out of a Zomnir-described "surf shack" that sits in front of the ocean.</p><p>Natural light filters through every window, and a mix of beauty products, succulents, and driftwood decorates seafoam-green shelves beyond the rainbow-painted entryway.</p><p>"I was just lifting in my garage gym before this interview," she told me. "You can see the beach from here."</p><div type="image" title="Wende Zomnir using a Caliray lip gloss." height="3000" width="2001" msid="111713106" hostid="261" sizebytes="305274"></div><p>If you're unfamiliar with Zomnir's name, you're certainly acquainted with her work. She cofounded Urban Decay in 1996 and created the brand's most iconic products. Remember the beloved <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/urban-decay-naked-palette-discontinued-sale-2018-8">Naked eyeshadow palette</a>? Yeah, it was her idea.</p><p>She led the brand to reach $1 billion in annual sales and sold the company to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/meet-richest-woman-world-francoise-bettencourt-meyers-loreal-2023-9">L'Oréal</a> in 2012. Less than a decade later, Zomnir launched a sustainability-focused beauty venture called Caliray.</p><p>But she's not starting over. Zomnir is simply expanding on something she's been doing for years.</p><p>"I tried making eyeshadow compacts out of corn plastic 15 years ago. And Urban Decay was the first brand to have all recycled paper cartons," she told BI. "So it's not like Caliray's wellness and sustainability is a 180 departure from Urban Decay. It wasn't part of the brand's messaging, but it was always part of my personal vision."</p><h2 id="1045af10-9a97-4402-95e7-5a9d6aa71f63">'Makeup is in my blood'</h2><p>Zomnir grew up in Texas, where blush was bold, and hair was sky-high.</p><p>Her beauty memories start early. She recalls sneaking into her mom's bathroom, the smell of her makeup drawer, and the eyeshadow brush that seemed like the "biggest, fluffiest in the world."</p><p>Zomnir has also never forgotten the massive Calvin Klein makeup kit her mom gifted her around age 13.</p><p>"It was probably the best Christmas gift I've ever gotten, other than this giant diamond ring my husband bought me a few years ago," she added with a laugh.</p><p>Despite her innate love for makeup — and a college job selling Elizabeth Arden skincare at a department store — Zomnir didn't envision a career in beauty.</p><p>"My customers were all in their 70s and 80s, and the women I worked with were in their 50s and 60s," she said. "They were amazing, like moms to me, but that had been their career. They'd talk to me about progressing mine, and I would think: 'Oh no no, I'm not doing this.'"</p><p>Zomnir went into advertising, working an internship at Leo Burnett Worldwide that turned into a job working on cosmetic advertising accounts. Her career took her to California in the mid-'90s, where her life changed forever.</p><p>Zomnir's friend was engaged to a man who worked as an asset manager for Sandy Lerner, the cofounder of Cisco Systems. When Lerner told him she'd set her sights on makeup and wanted to create a brand, he called Zomnir and asked if she'd like to meet with the tech entrepreneur.</p><p>"I was thinking, 'How can we possibly break this giant beauty industry?' She looked at me and said: 'Well, I broke tech. Why can't we break beauty?'" Zomnir recalled. "So I quit my job and jumped in. Sandy and I started Urban Decay."</p> <h2 id="8cfd8094-66ee-4e6e-a8a4-a84a608cac56">No regrets; just makeup</h2><p>Urban Decay is famously known as one of the first indie beauty brands to make it big. At its peak, Zomnir said the company was selling at least one Naked palette every few seconds<strong> </strong>and had gone global, largely thanks to help from L'Oréal.</p><div type="image" title="Wende Zomnir at an Urban Decay party in 2018." height="2000" width="3000" msid="111713103" hostid="261" sizebytes="515674"></div><p>Zomnir left in 2022, a decision she made when she felt Urban Decay needed a "fresh perspective," she told <a target="_blank" href="https://www.beautyindependent.com/caliray-founder-wende-zomnir-urban-decay-today-clean-beauty-shoppers/">Beauty Independent,</a> and a chance to fully acclimate to L'Oréal's branding. The founder told BI she's at peace with the brand now being out of her control.</p><p>"Are you ever going to completely align with someone else's creative vision for your brand? Nope. You're not," she said, pointing to the brand's Moon Dust eyeshadows as an example.</p><p>"I don't love the new package they put them in, but it's the same formula," Zomnir said of the powder products, now encased in see-through acrylic squares rather than small, silver spheres.</p><p>"But I get a lot of satisfaction from the fact that many of the things I created are still the top sellers and top of the industry," she added. "Moon Dust shadows, the Naked palettes, the 24/7 pencils — all of those are things I cooked up."</p><p>She's still close with many people who brought the brand to the top with her. Zomnir said she attended a "mini-reunion" with ex-Urban Decay employees at the Caliray office the night before our call. Attendees included L'Oréal group president Carol Hamilton, beauty veteran Tara Simon, and, in true Urban Decay fashion, lots of pets.</p><p>"This is very emotional and top of mind for me," Zomnir said, reflecting on her past role. "While I was there, I'd look around and see a couple hundred people spread across a few buildings, all working toward a really unique and amazing mission."</p><div type="image" title="Wende Zomnir." height="1620" width="1080" msid="111713101" hostid="261" sizebytes="67356"></div><h2 id="079e9c71-3d92-4a1b-b006-e6b5aab60763">Starting fresh with Caliray</h2><p>Conceptualizing a new makeup brand with a California aesthetic was a no-brainer for Zomnir.</p><p>While on the road promoting Urban Decay, she noticed that people asked her the same questions: What's California like? Does she surf and do yoga? Does she eat kale for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?</p><p>Then Zomnir took a surfing trip with her family and noticed a surplus of plastic trash across the island.</p><p>Sustainability was always important to her. She introduced a biodynamic garden to the Urban Decay office so that employees could harvest their meals and ensured that eco-friendly materials like cork and bamboo were used throughout its office furniture and supplies.</p><p>But she knew she could make even bigger changes.</p><p>"I thought about all the Naked palettes that are probably in landfills right now, and I was like, 'We have to do a better job,'" she said.</p><p>So, she officially launched<strong> </strong>Caliray in 2021. Its makeup, made with skin-friendly ingredients, is meant to be effortlessly applied. Its packaging, however, utilizes recycled plastic, sugarcane barrels, algae and vegetable ink, and other eco-friendly components.</p><p>"What we're trying to do is get the most recycled plastic we can into everything," Zomnir said. "We're trying to use glass and not coat it with materials that render it unrecyclable."</p><p>Those shiny, plastic lipstick tubes that look like metal? They're a no-go for Caliray.</p><p>"They're beautiful, but it takes a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412021002476">highly toxic process</a> that really pollutes the air environment to make them," she said. "We're trying to be cognizant, not only of the materials we use but how we treat those materials."</p><p>A Caliray press representative cites the brand's <a target="_blank" href="https://caliraybeauty.com/shop/product/come-hell-or-high-water-clean-mascara">Come Hell or High Water mascara</a> as its most popular product. It's followed by its <a target="_blank" href="https://caliraybeauty.com/shop/product/so-blown?variant=42815579881661">So Blown primer</a>, which the brand says has sold out seven times at Sephora.</p><p>Both products are also extremely popular on TikTok. Caliray's mascara first <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@katie.org/video/7182695170972863786?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7381479116761663022">went viral in 2022</a> and is still regularly discussed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/discover/mascara-caliray">on the platform</a> today.</p><p>The representative also said Caliray is expected to reach $18 million in sales this year and was named one of the most innovative brands by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.fastcompany.com/91034298/caliray-most-innovative-companies-2024">Fast Company</a> in March. BI couldn't independently confirm that estimate.</p> <h2 id="1567da92-d2d7-4f46-8dcb-3cfc99fb3f4e">Doing things the Zomnir way</h2><p>Zomnir's Caliray surf shack doesn't run like a typical office.</p><div type="image" title="Inside the Caliray surf shack." height="4032" width="3024" msid="111713105" hostid="261" sizebytes="729420"></div><p>"Deliveries come, and we all basically get up out of our chairs and haul boxes into the product closet," Zomnir said. "It's scrappy, but it's fun. I love having my hands dirty and understanding every little aspect of the business."</p><p>Starting a new venture is difficult, even for a beauty veteran. The days of beauty consumers being loyal to one specific brand are long gone.</p><p>"There's not even loyalty to favorite products anymore, which is OK. That's the customer's choice," Zomnir said. "But as a brand, it's your job to make products so good, and the packaging and the branding so compelling, that even if they stray, they do come back to you."</p><p>That's why she's stuck with her tried-and-true business method: starting from the bottom and naturally working her way up.</p><p>"You can throw $20 million at something, get it launched, drive the awareness, and make it successful," she said. "But I do think there's something to be said for starting really, really granular. I started with almost no employees."</p><p>And in doing so, Zomnir can <em>finally </em>take a step back and enjoy everything she's created — so far, of course.</p><p>"I just graduated my youngest child from high school, so I really want to take the time he's out of the house to experience more and spend some more time with friends. And to be super honest, to keep myself from crying every day," she said.</p><p>She's also booked a ticket for a vacation with friends and is slowly but surely passing on some of her workload to Caliray colleagues.</p><p>"Hopefully, I can be an even better visionary for them now that I'm able to take my hands off the reins," she said.</p>

Wende Zomnir revolutionized makeup with Urban Decay. She's not done building her empire.

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The company had recently launched the<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/hp-omen-17-gaming-laptop-review-price-performance-and-design/articleshow/102570650.cms"> HP Omen 17</a> and the<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/gadgets/news/hp-omen-16-gaming-laptop-review/articleshow/104945732.cms"> HP Omen 16</a> gaming laptops in the country.<br /><br />The HP Omen Transcend 14 is a feature-packed laptop and comes with powerful hardware, including the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics.<br /><br />I’ve been using the Omen Transcend 14 gaming laptop with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics and Ceramic White colour for a few days now, and here is my detailed review of the latest gaming laptop from HP.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="HP Omen Transcend 14 price and availability" comment="subhead" text="HP Omen Transcend 14 price and availability"><span data-til="noop"><keyword id="21171512" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="HP-Omen-Transcend-14-price" source="Orion">HP Omen Transcend 14 price</keyword> and availability</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />The HP Omen Transcend 14 is priced at ₹1,74,999 and is available from the HP Online store, Omen Playground stores and HP retail stores across the country. It comes in Ceramic White and Shadow Black colour options.<br /><br /><strong>In the box<br /></strong><br /><ul><li>HP Omen Transcend 14</li><li>Power adapter and cable</li><li>Documentation</li><li>Dust cover</li></ul><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="HP Omen Transcend 14 specifications" comment="subhead" text="HP Omen Transcend 14 specifications"><span data-til="noop">HP Omen Transcend 14 specifications</span></cmsannotation><br /><br /><table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;" class="redcator-table-advance"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Particulars<br /><br /></td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 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5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Connectivity<br /><br /></td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#c0c0c0;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB Type-A, 3.5mm headphone jack<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Audio<br /><br /></td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Dual speakers with HyperX<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td 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0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1.63 kg<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody></table><br /><br /><strong>HP Omen Transcend 14 pros and cons<br /></strong><br /><strong>Pros</strong><br /><br /><ul><li>Lightweight design</li><li>2.8K OLED display</li></ul><strong>Cons</strong><br /><br /><ul><li>Battery life</li></ul><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="HP Omen Transcend 14 design" comment="subhead" text="HP Omen Transcend 14 design"><span data-til="noop">HP Omen Transcend 14 design</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />The HP Omen Transcend 14 is unlike most gaming laptops that we see often. It comes with an elegant lightweight design, making it a great option for those looking for a gaming laptop that can double up as a work laptop. The laptop does not offer flashiness or RGB lighting plaster. The device is available in two colour options – Ceramic White and Shadow Black.<br /><br />    <div type="image" title="Back" msid="108981171" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;HP Omen Transcend 14 back panel&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />The HP Omen Transcend 14 Ceramic White variant features an all-white design and comes with a white back with the Omen logo in black. The white-black combination at the lid looks great. The device comes with a smooth powder-coated surface and offers a durable aluminium chassis. The device features smooth rounded curves, giving it a premium feel.<br /><br />Another positive about this device is its compact form factor. It measures 31.3 x 23.3 x 1.79 cm and weighs just 1.63 kg, which is quite good for a gaming laptop. This makes it easy to carry around the laptop with you. The device comes with ample vents to dissipate the heat, at the back and the bottom.<br /><br />    <div type="image" title="Key RGB" msid="108981201" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The keyboard with RGB enabled&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />The design aspect that shouts gaming laptops is the device’s keyboard. The keyboard comes with RGB lighting, which is highly customizable. The keyboard offers four-zone RGB lighting.<br /><br />    <div type="image" title="Keyboard" msid="108981335" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The keyboard on the HP Omen Transcend 14&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />The keyboard does not offer a number pad. The trackpad is good to use and is sized decently, considering the device’s overall size.<br /><br />In terms of ports, the company has offered plenty of ports with the laptop.<br /><br />    <div type="image" title="Left" msid="108981218" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Ports on the left&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />On the left side, you get a Thunderbolt 4 port and the headphone jack.<br /><br />    <div type="image" title="Right" msid="108981300" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Ports on the right&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />On the right side, you get two USB Type-A ports.<br /><br />    <div type="image" title="IMG20240306132600" msid="108981304" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Ports and vents at the back&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />At the back, you get a Thunderbolt 4 port for charging and a HDMI 2.1 video out port.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Display" comment="subhead" text="Display"><span data-til="noop">Display</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />The display is another area where the Omen Transcend 14 shines. It comes with a 14-inch 2.8K OLED display with a resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, 0.2 ms response time and 500 nits of brightness, which is excellent for playing indoors and outdoors.<br /><br />    <div type="image" title="Display" msid="108981316" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;HP Omen Transcend 14 display&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />The high-resolution display and the high refresh rate make it a treat to game on the device. I played games like Starfield, Alan Wake 2 and Control on the laptop, with the device offering the best visuals in each game. The display can offer excellent colour accuracy and vibrant visuals.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Performance" comment="subhead" text="Performance"><span data-til="noop">Performance</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />The Omen 16 is equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor coupled with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a new Meteor Lake chipset from the company. The laptop is available in a single variant with 16GB LPDDR5X 7467 MHz RAM and a 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe TLC M.2 SSD.<br /><br />I tested the laptop with several games, including Starfield, The Finals and Alan Wake 2. The laptop was able to handle these games without any issues while playing in medium settings.<br /><br />Coming to the battery, the HP Omen Transcend 14 is equipped with a 71Wh battery. The small battery, in line with the device’s lightweight design, results in an average battery life. Like most gaming laptops, the battery is one of the strongest points of the device. While you can easily browse and consume media while on the go, you may not be able to game for a long time without plugging in.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Verdict" comment="subhead" text="Verdict"><span data-til="noop">Verdict</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />The HP Omen Transcend 14 is a great option for those looking for a gaming laptop that does not come with a flashy design and can be used in a professional setup. Its lightweight design, excellent display and good performance make it a device worth considering. If you are not a fan of subtle designs or want a better battery life, you can opt for other options available in the market.<br /><br /><em>Disclaimer: The content on this website is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a purchasing guide or recommendation. We advise readers to do additional research, including hands-on usage of the device at a retail outlet, before making a decision.<br /></em><br /><strong>SEE ALSO:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/benq-zowie-ec2-cw-review/articleshow/108876141.cms">BenQ Zowie EC2-CW review – Premium wireless mouse for gamers</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/asus-rog-strix-scar-16-review/articleshow/108514221.cms">Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 review – powerful gaming laptop with a cool design</a><br /><br /></strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/wd-black-sn850x-ssd-review/articleshow/107557627.cms"><strong>WD Black SN850X SSD review – a reliable gaming solid-state drive</strong></a><br />

HP Omen Transcend 14 review – a feature-packed, lightweight gaming laptop with excellent display

<p>Prices are accurate at the time of publication.</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>Reheating fries in an <keyword id="11911165" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="air-fryer" source="Orion">air fryer</keyword> yields crispy results in just 5 minutes with no pan required.</li><li>Don't overcrowd the fries: if they overlap in the basket, they may not cook evenly or crisp up.</li></ul><p>Leftovers are a special treat. They allow you to re-experience a meal you loved, save you the effort of cooking from scratch, and offer the added peace of mind that you didn't waste any food. But leftover fries present quite a conundrum: if they aren't reheated properly, they'll end up limp and soggy or dry and overly crunchy. That's where the air fryer comes in.</p><p>Whether you made a few too many <a href="https://www.insider.com/chefs-share-how-to-make-frozen-french-fries-taste-better" target="_blank" rel="noopener">frozen fries</a> for dinner last night or have some leftovers from a local restaurant, an air fryer is easily the best way to bring those spuds back to life. Not only is this method super quick, but it also yields extra crispy results every time.</p><p>Here's how to <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/kitchen/how-to-reheat-fries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reheat fries</a> in the air fryer in just five minutes.</p><h2><strong>Why reheat French fries in an air fryer?</strong></h2><p>Here are some of the top benefits of reheating French fries in an air fryer.</p><ul><li><strong>It's quick: </strong>According to chef Paul Sidoriak, creator of the air fryer recipes at <a href="http://grillingmontana.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grilling Montana</a>, since the air fryer is so small, it cooks the food 25% faster than a traditional oven.</li><li><strong>It won't heat up your entire kitchen: </strong>Firing up the oven can make the temperature soar in your kitchen — which isn't exactly ideal during the summer months. An air fryer won't emit that same level of heat since they're so compact, says Sidoriak.</li><li><strong>It makes food ultra-crispy: </strong>Reheating French fries in a microwave makes them soft and soggy, whereas reheating them in an oven tends to make them dry. In an air fryer, the powerful circulation of super hot air can crispy the fries up in a pinch before they dry out.</li><li><strong>No pan is required: </strong>Reheating fries in the oven requires using a baking sheet, but in an air fryer, you can cook them right on the basket — leaving you with one less item to wash.</li></ul><p><strong>Quick tip: </strong><a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/kitchen/how-to-preheat-an-air-fryer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Preheating the air fryer</a> is usually not required — unless the manual says so, says chef-instructor and recipe creator <a href="https://www.dinewithdana.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dana Beninati</a>. However, it may help you achieve even crispier fries because the air fryer will already be at the desired temperature when you start the reheating process.</p><h2><strong>How to reheat fries in an air fryer</strong></h2><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="Fries in an air fryer basket." height="1498" width="1998" msid="92110549" hostid="261"></div><p>Below are Sidoriak's step-by-step instructions for reheating fries.</p><ul><li><strong>Preheat the air fryer. </strong>Again, this step is optional. To preheat the air fryer, just set the temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and run the air frying process for about 3 minutes.</li><li><strong>Place fries in the basket: </strong>Make sure not to overcrowd the fries, or they're less likely to get crispy. They should be placed in a single layer with no overlapping. If you have a lot of fries to reheat, work in batches to ensure they all reheat and crisp up evenly.</li><li><strong>Set the temperature and cook time: </strong>After placing the basket into the air fryer, select 325 degrees Fahrenheit for the temperature and 5 minutes for the cooking time. Keep in mind that thicker-cut fries may need longer.</li><li><strong>Check on the fries: </strong>Once the 5 minutes are up, Sidoriak recommends opening the air fryer, removing the tray, giving the fries a shake, and taste testing one. If they're not yet hot and crispy, place the tray back in the air fryer and cook them for 1 additional minute.</li></ul><p><strong>Quick tip: </strong>Beninati recommends adding herbs or spices — like rosemary, oregano, garlic and onion powder, or cayenne pepper — to amp up the flavor. Since the circulation of hot air can cause spices to fly off, Beninati suggests spraying the fries with oil before adding seasonings and air frying, or seasoning them after they're done.</p><h2>Best air fryers</h2><div type="image" title="Ninja Foodi Two-Basket Air Fryer cooking french fries best air fryer" height="750" width="1000" msid="92110550" hostid="261"></div><p>Revive leftover fries using one of the <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/kitchen/best-air-fryer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best air fryers</a> we tested and recommend for quick, crispy, and delicious results.<br /><br /></p><ul><li><strong>Best overall:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VH2CXPJ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Philips Premium Digital Airfryer, $249.95 at Amazon</a></li><li><strong>Best large capacity: </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089TQWJKK" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Ninja Foodi Two-Basket Air Fryer, $199.99 at Amazon</a></li><li><strong>Best on a budget:</strong> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fdash-900w-1-2-l-single-basket-compact-air-fryer%2F-%2FA-53177589" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Dash Compact Air Fryer, $49.99 at Target</a></li><li><strong>Best multitasking:</strong> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FInstant-Pot-8-Quart-Duo-Crisp-Air-Fryer-Multi-Use-Small-Pressure-Cooker-to-Roast-Bake-Dehydrate-More%2F950390604" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer, $189.99 at Walmart</a></li></ul><h2><strong>Insider's takeaway </strong></h2><p>If you're craving extra crispy fries in a pinch, reheating them in an air fryer is a game-changer. This method is fast, easy, and reliable — thanks to the small size of the appliance and the speed at which the hot air circulates.</p><p>The key to achieving crispy, evenly cooked fries in the air fryer is to preheat the air fryer for a few minutes and arrange them in a single layer. Consider adding spices and seasonings after the air frying process is done for best results.</p>

How to reheat leftover fries in the air fryer so they’re perfectly crispy

<p><strong></strong></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Chicken wings take about 25 to 30 minutes to cook in the <keyword id="11911165" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="air-fryer" source="Orion">air fryer</keyword>. </strong></li><li><strong>Preheat the air fryer, place wings in a single layer, and flip them halfway to ensure even <keyword id="11910989" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="cooking" source="Orion">cooking</keyword>.</strong></li><li>You can add baking powder before cooking to make your chicken wings extra crispy. </li></ul><p>One of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/CiaraCanCook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ciara Turner</a>'s earliest cooking memories is frying chicken with her grandma. "She had me standing on a kitchen table chair at the stove in front of a cast-iron skillet," says Turner, a former professional chef turned foodie influencer, who now describes herself as obsessed with her air fryer.</p><p>Often served at Super Bowl parties and tailgates, chicken wings are less meaty than other chicken parts, but the skin-on pieces easily turn crispy and are perfect for eating with your hands. And Turner says the air fryer is an excellent choice for cooking wings.</p><p>Here's why you should try air fryer chicken wings: </p><ul><li><strong>It's less messy</strong>. There's no need to contend with splattering oil, and most air fryers are a breeze to clean.</li><li><strong>It can be a great way to get kids involved</strong>. "When you're dealing with a preteen/teenager… safety first," says Turner. And the small size makes it easy for kids to experiment in small batches.</li><li><strong>You can use convection cooking</strong>. Also called "hot air magic" by Turner, this is what leads to extra crispy results. As hot air moves around the <keyword id="11894142" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="food" source="Orion">food</keyword> in an air fryer, it leaves a crunchy exterior without drying out the meat.</li></ul><h2><strong>How to make chicken wings in your air fryer </strong></h2><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="Chicken wings in an air fryer." height="1414" width="1885" msid="86763055" hostid="261"></div><ol><li><strong>Gather your ingredients. </strong>Grab everything you need to season the chicken wings. Turner recommends using fresh chicken wings instead of frozen ones for better results. Pat chicken wings dry before seasoning.</li><li><strong>Toss chicken wings with oil and seasoning.</strong> Place chicken wings in a large bowl and toss with olive oil and your favorite seasonings. "You can't forget the yellow mustard," says Turner, "That's the key to the flavor." Make sure the mustard isn't dripping off the wings before adding them to the air fryer.</li><li><strong>Air dry chicken wings (optional). </strong>Place seasoned wings on a baking sheet, uncovered, in the fridge overnight. This helps reduce moisture levels and creates extra crispy results.</li><li><strong>Set your air fryer to 380 or 400 degrees Fahrenheit.</strong> Turner recommends preheating for five to 10 minutes to make sure meat cooks evenly. "The perfect temperature for making chicken wings depends on the size," she adds. If you're using full wings, which include the drumette, flat, and tip, opt for a higher temperature.</li><li><strong>Cook wings for 25 to 30 minutes.</strong> Cook for 25 minutes at 380 degrees for smaller pieces. For whole wings, cook at a higher temperature (400 degrees Fahrenheit) for about 30 minutes. Make sure to arrange wings in a single layer. This allows air to circulate freely and ensures even cooking. Flip the wings halfway through cooking to ensure they cook evenly and get crisp on all sides.</li><li><strong>Check for doneness.</strong> Wings are ready when they reach an interior temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and have a golden brown exterior.</li><li><strong>Sauce your wings (optional)</strong>. Eat the crispy wings as-is or toss them in sauces like Buffalo sauce, sweet and sticky Korean-style sauce, or barbecue sauce for an extra burst of flavor.</li></ol><h2><strong>Tips for making the best air fryer chicken wings</strong></h2><p>Here's how to take your air fryer chicken wings to the next level:</p><p><strong>Add baking powder. </strong>Turner suggests tossing wings with baking powder after coating them in mustard for next-level crunch. Baking powder helps a crust form quickly when cooking and keeps the inside juicy and moist.</p><p><strong>Serve them with tasty sides</strong>. Turner likes serving wings with sweet potato fries, raw carrots, celery sticks, and ranch. Other dipping sauces perfect for wings include sriracha, barbecue sauce, blue cheese, and Buffalo sauce.</p><p><strong>Quick tip:</strong> Turner's go-to seasoning for air fryer chicken wings is yellow mustard, which gives it a noticeable out-of-the-fryer taste. She also likes garlic and herb seasoning, and <a href="https://www.tonychachere.com/product/original-creole-seasoning/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tony's Creole Seasoning</a>. </p><p><strong>Store them safely</strong>. Wings will keep for up to three days in an airtight container in the fridge, says Turner. To reheat them, set the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook them for about five minutes. When reheating, it's not necessary to preheat the air fryer.</p><p><strong>Learn more about your air fryer</strong>. Air fryer temperatures and cook times can vary slightly, yielding different results between models. The more you cook with your air fryer, the better acquainted with its cooking abilities you'll be.</p><h2><strong>Best air fryers</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/kitchen/best-air-fryer" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong></strong></a></p><div type="image" title="Ninja Foodi Two-Basket Air Fryer cooking french fries best air fryer" height="750" width="1000" msid="89490810" hostid="261"></div><p>We test and recommend the <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/kitchen/best-air-fryer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best air fryers</a>. Check out our favorites:<br /><br /></p><ul><li><strong>Best overall: </strong><a href="https://www.insider.com/reviews/out?asin=B07VH2CXPJ&amp;platform=browser&amp;postSource=in%7C61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41650&amp;postTag=biipgf_092717_best-air-fryers-20&amp;sc=false&amp;type=AMAZON-AFFILIATE-LINK&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07VH2CXPJ%3Ftag%3Dbiipgf_092717_best-air-fryers-20&amp;sessionid=16420917780605uq6yvy0&amp;tag=insider-safetynet-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noindex noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">Philips Premium Digital Airfryer, $249.95 at Amazon</a></li><li><strong>Best air fryer on a budget: </strong><a href="https://www.insider.com/reviews/out?platform=browser&amp;postSource=in%7C61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41650&amp;sc=false&amp;type=LINK-WITH-REVIEW-SLASH-OUT&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fdash-900w-1-2-l-single-basket-compact-air-fryer%2F-%2FA-53177589&amp;sessionid=1642091778060om3cshrr" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noindex noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">Dash Compact Air Fryer, $49.99 at Target</a></li><li><strong>Best multitasking air fryer:</strong> <a href="https://www.insider.com/reviews/out?platform=browser&amp;postSource=in%7C61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41650&amp;sc=false&amp;type=LINK-WITH-REVIEW-SLASH-OUT&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FInstant-Pot-8-Quart-Duo-Crisp-Air-Fryer-Multi-Use-Small-Pressure-Cooker-to-Roast-Bake-Dehydrate-More%2F950390604&amp;sessionid=1642091778060j56o0rsk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noindex noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer, $159.95 at Walmart</a></li></ul><h2><strong>Insider's takeaway</strong></h2><p>Making chicken wings in your air fryer is an easy and mess-free way to create a delectable party snack or weeknight dinner.</p><p>Season with yellow mustard to inject more flavor into your wings, and make them extra crispy by coating them in baking powder and leaving them in the fridge overnight to dry them out more. </p>

How to make crispy, delicious chicken wings in your air fryer

<ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Kale chips are a tasty, healthy alternative to potato chips and can be made in an oven or <keyword id="11911165" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="air-fryer" source="Orion">air fryer</keyword>.</strong></li><li><strong>The key to achieving ultra-crispy kale chips is ensuring they're evenly coated in oil.</strong></li><li><strong>Homemade kale chips can last for up to a week when stored in an airtight container or plastic bag. </strong></li></ul><p>Roasting or air-frying kale can bring out its pleasant earthy flavor while also lending a crave-worthy crunch. As an added bonus, <a href="https://www.insider.com/kale-benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">kale chips are healthier</a> for you — unlike their processed <a href="https://www.insider.com/potato-chips-around-the-world-2018-10" target="_blank" rel="noopener">potato chip</a> counterparts, this leaf green veggie is <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22744944/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">packed with antioxidants</a> like vitamins A, C, and K and other phytochemicals that have cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties.</p><p>Fortunately, kale chips are also super easy to make at home, says <a href="https://avantgardekitchen.com/about-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avant-Garde Kitchen</a> chef and founder Renaldas Kaveckas. You only need three ingredients: kale, oil, and a preferred seasoning.</p><p><strong>Quick tip: </strong>Curly kale and lacinato kale (also known as Tuscan kale or dinosaur kale) work best for chips. Lacinato kale leaves are flat and cook more evenly, while the edges on curly kale tend to crisp up nicely. Baby kale isn't well suited for making chips, because the leaves are too delicate to stand up to high temperatures.</p><h2><strong>How to make kale chips in the oven</strong></h2><div type="image" title="Kale chips coming out of the oven" height="1412" width="1883" msid="89142701" hostid="261"></div><p>Aysegul Sanford, founder of the <keyword id="11894142" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="food" source="Orion">food</keyword> blog <a href="https://foolproofliving.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Foolproof Living</a>, says this is her go-to method for making kale chips. While it may take a little more time than the air fryer, she says roasting them in the oven can yield more flavorful results as the kale leaves soak up the oil and seasoning for longer. <br /><br /></p><ol><li><strong>Preheat oven. </strong>According to Sanford, 300 degrees Fahrenheit is the perfect temperature for roasting kale chips — any hotter and the kale chips might burn, but any lower and it might take too long for them to get crispy.</li><li><strong>Wash and tear the kale.</strong> The stems have a tough, chewy texture that takes longer to cook through, so Sanford advises discarding them. Gently tear or cut the leaves into bite-sized pieces. <br /><br />Place the kale in a strainer and rinse it with water to remove any dirt. Dry the leaves thoroughly either using a salad spinner or by pressing them in between paper towels. It's important to remove as much moisture as possible, or the excess water may steam the kale while it's roasting, leading to soggy chips.</li><li><strong>Coat the kale in oil. </strong>The key to achieving crispy kale chips is evenly coating them with oil on all sides. Olive oil is the gold standard, but Sanford says <a href="https://www.insider.com/healthiest-cooking-oil" target="_blank" rel="noopener">avocado oil</a> works well too because it has a neutral flavor and high smoke point.<br /><br />Place the leaves in a large plastic bag or container, drizzle on 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil per sheet of chips, close the bag or container and shake vigorously. Then, use your fingers to massage the oil into the kale leaves. This helps ensure they're all well coated but also softens them, making them slightly easier to chew and digest. </li><li><strong>Season the kale.</strong> There are endless possibilities for amping up the flavor of kale chips. You can't go wrong with classic sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle on the preferred seasoning and toss again to coat the leaves.</li><li><strong>Spread out the kale. </strong>Lay the kale onto a <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/kitchen/best-cookie-sheet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">baking sheet</a> in a single layer. They won't cook evenly if they're overcrowded.</li><li><strong>Roast the chips. </strong>Set the timer for 12 minutes, then rotate the pan and roast for another 12 to 15 minutes. When they're done, they should look dark green with some browning around the edges and feel crisp and crumbly to the touch. Allow the chips to sit for 3 to 5 minutes before you dig in, says Sanford — kale chips tend to crisp up even further after cooling.</li></ol><p><strong>Quick tip: </strong>If you're trying to limit the fat content or don't have time to massage your kale, you can also use spray oil to lightly coat both sides of the leaves.</p><h2><strong>A faster way: Kale chips in the air fryer</strong></h2><p>If you're short on time, try using an air fryer — which takes just 5 to 7 minutes. There are a couple of other advantages to this method: the rapid circulation of hot air yields remarkably crispy results, and since excess oil drips through the holes of the tray, these chips tend to be lower in fat.</p><p>To make kale chips in the air fryer, simply follow steps one to four from above. Then, Kaveckas advises spreading the leaves out in a single layer on the air fryer basket. </p><p>Air fry the kale chips for five to six minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit, shaking the pan halfway through. <keyword id="11910989" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="cooking" source="Orion">Cooking</keyword> times can vary depending on the air fryer model and they can go from crispy to charred fast, so keep an eye on them.</p><h2>Best air fryers</h2><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/kitchen/best-air-fryer" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a></p><div type="image" title="Ninja Foodi Two-Basket Air Fryer cooking french fries best air fryer" height="750" width="1000" msid="89142704" hostid="261"></div><p>We test and recommend the <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/kitchen/best-air-fryer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best air fryers</a>. Check out our picks:<br /><br /></p><ul><li><strong>Best overall: </strong><a href="https://www.insider.com/reviews/out?asin=B07VH2CXPJ&amp;platform=browser&amp;postSource=in%7C61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41650&amp;postTag=biipgf_092717_best-air-fryers-20&amp;sc=false&amp;type=AMAZON-AFFILIATE-LINK&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07VH2CXPJ%3Ftag%3Dbiipgf_092717_best-air-fryers-20&amp;sessionid=1643219316434egvyc9xh&amp;tag=insider-safetynet-20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noindex noopener sponsored">Philips Premium Digital Airfryer, $249.95 on Amazon</a></li><li><strong>Best on a budget: </strong><a href="https://www.insider.com/reviews/out?platform=browser&amp;postSource=in%7C61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41650&amp;sc=false&amp;type=LINK-WITH-REVIEW-SLASH-OUT&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fdash-900w-1-2-l-single-basket-compact-air-fryer%2F-%2FA-53177589&amp;sessionid=16432193164341q60un4g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noindex noopener sponsored">Dash Compact Air Fryer, $49.99 on Target</a></li><li><strong>Best for multitasking:</strong> <a href="https://www.insider.com/reviews/out?platform=browser&amp;postSource=in%7C61b8efc6f2a36b1ac9f41650&amp;sc=false&amp;type=LINK-WITH-REVIEW-SLASH-OUT&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FInstant-Pot-8-Quart-Duo-Crisp-Air-Fryer-Multi-Use-Small-Pressure-Cooker-to-Roast-Bake-Dehydrate-More%2F950390604&amp;sessionid=1643219316434gg1ldlzu" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noindex noopener sponsored">Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer, $159.95 on Walmart</a></li><li><strong>Best large capacity: </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089TQWJKK" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">Ninja Foodi Two-Basket Air Fryer, $199.95 on Amazon</a></li></ul><h2><strong>Seasoning suggestions</strong></h2><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="Kale chips being prepped for the oven" height="1414" width="1885" msid="89142707" hostid="261"></div><p>Get creative when seasoning kale chips — this super versatile veggie works just as well with savory and salty flavors as it does with spicy ones.</p><ul><li><strong>Cayenne pepper: </strong>Sanford often uses this spice to add an unexpected punch of heat to kale chips.</li><li><strong>Tahini:</strong> With a creamy texture and nutty flavor, Sanford says this paste — which is made from sesame seeds — complements kale chips nicely. To try it, marinate the kale leaves in a combination of oil, lemon juice, and tahini before adding any other desired spices.</li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/nutritional-yeast" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Nutritional yeast</strong></a><strong>:</strong> This deactivated yeast is not only vegan but also adds a pleasantly cheesy, <a href="https://www.insider.com/umami" target="_blank" rel="noopener">umami</a>-like flavor that pairs well with kale, says Sanford. It also happens to be rich in vitamins and minerals — it's considered a complete protein because it contains all nine essential amino acids. If you're not vegan, though, Kaveckas notes that you can also try powdered parmesan for a similar flavor.</li><li><strong>BBQ seasoning: </strong>Most BBQ seasonings include a combination of brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, salt, chili powder or cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder — the perfect blend of spicy, sweet, and smoky for mouthwatering kale chips.</li><li><strong>Soy sauce: </strong>For some salty, umami-packed flavor, try marinating kale chips in a couple of teaspoons of soy sauce after massaging them with oil. Sesame oil and garlic powder work especially well with the soy sauce.</li><li><strong>Everything bagel seasoning: </strong>Everything bagel seasoning not only adds a powerful punch of flavor to kale chips thanks to the dried onion and garlic, but it also provides some satisfying crunch from the sesame and poppy seeds.</li></ul><p>Kale chips are an obvious substitute for potato chips, so serve them alongside <a href="https://www.insider.com/air-fryer-burgers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">burgers</a> and other sandwiches, or snack on them solo. Sanford also likes sprinkling them over <a href="https://www.insider.com/classic-greek-pasta-dish-thats-better-than-lasagna-2021-6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">baked pasta</a> dishes for an added layer of crunch, while Kaveckas uses them in <a href="https://www.insider.com/michelin-starred-chefs-salad-recipes-2021-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">salads</a> to add some crispy texture.</p><h2><strong>How to store kale chips</strong></h2><p>While kale chips can last for up to a week, Sanford and Kaveckas say it's best to enjoy them within two to three days.</p><p>Make sure to let the chips cool completely before storing them, or they'll release condensation that could make them soggy. Kaveckas recommends storing leftover chips in an <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/kitchen/best-food-storage" target="_blank" rel="noopener">airtight container</a> or plastic bag. Keep them in your pantry, snack cabinet, or on the counter — according to Sanford, storing them in the fridge will expose them to too much moisture, causing them to lose their crunch.</p><p><strong>Quick tip:</strong> When storing kale chips, lay a paper towel underneath them — according to Kaveckas, the towel will instantly absorb excess moisture, thus helping the chips to maintain their crispy texture.</p><h2><strong>Insider's takeaway</strong></h2><p>Kale chips are a tasty, healthy snack that's surprisingly easy to whip up in the kitchen, whether you use the oven or the air fryer. The air fryer is faster and can yield extra crispy results, but the oven may provide more time for any seasonings or other added flavors to seep into the kale.</p><p>Whichever method you choose, there are several tips to keep in mind for maximum crispiness: dry the leaves thoroughly after washing them, make sure they're evenly coated in oil, and don't overcrowd the pan or tray.</p>

How to make crispy kale chips in the oven or air fryer

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The small appliances work by <a href="https://www.insider.com/how-does-an-air-fryer-work" target="_blank" rel="noopener">circulating hot air</a> like a convection oven, leaving foods with a satisfying, non-greasy crispy exterior.</p><p>And the <keyword id="11911165" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="air-fryer" source="Orion">air fryer</keyword> isn't just an excellent tool for <a href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-reheat-fries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reheating foods like fries</a> or chicken nuggets. You can also use this compact appliance to quickly cook proteins like chicken, <a href="https://www.insider.com/air-fryer-steak" target="_blank" rel="noopener">steak</a>, and pork chops. </p><p>Olena Osipov, founder and recipe creator at <a href="https://ifoodreal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iFOODreal</a>, loves the air fryer because it's much speedier than the oven. It's also an excellent way to cook meat. Plus:</p><ul><li><strong>It's faster than the oven</strong>. The air fryer delivers the same results as your oven, but in a fraction of the time, Osipov says. She says that preheating takes barely any time at all compared to the oven. </li><li><strong>Pork chops come out juicy</strong>. "Meat cooked in an air fryer comes out juicy inside, golden outside," she says. Moisture stays locked in, but the edges get nice and crispy. </li><li><strong>It's mess-free</strong>. Unlike a deep fryer or ultra-hot oven, there's no need to worry about oil splatter when <keyword id="11910989" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="cooking" source="Orion">cooking</keyword> in an air fryer. Oil drips to the bottom for easy cleanup, leaving you with non-greasy chops ready to eat. </li></ul><p>Below, Osipov gives her tips on how to cook the juiciest, golden-brown pork chops in your air fryer.  </p><p><strong>Quick tip: </strong>Our <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-reviews-expertise-in-product-reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Insider Reviews team</a> tested seven different air fryers to determine <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-air-fryer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the best one you can buy</a>. The top pick is the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FPhilips-Premium-TurboStar-1-8lb-2-75qt-Airfryer-HD9741-96-Latest-Model-2020-Digital-Black%2F801742493" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored">Philips Premium TurboStar Air Fryer</a>.</p>Premium TurboStar Air Fryer (small)<h2><strong>1. Pick your pork chop</strong></h2><p><strong><div type="image" title="Two raw bone-in pork chops on a slate board" height="1466" width="1954" msid="86043123" hostid="261"></div></strong></p><p>Choosing the right cut of meat is essential when cooking in the air fryer. Osipov explains that 1.5- to 2-inch thick bone-in chops work best for air frying. "It's because thick pork chops allow for longer cook time, which creates a nice golden crust outside," she says. That way, you don't overcook and dry out the pork trying to get crispy edges. </p><h2><strong>2. Choose your seasoning</strong></h2><p>Seasoning is key when cooking any kind of meat. Even if you skip fancy rubs and marinades, adding salt is a must. </p><p>Osipov's favorite rub is a mixture consisting of fresh garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, and salt and pepper. But other flavorful rubs you might try include:</p><ul><li><strong>Sweet</strong>: Garlic powder, sweet paprika, and brown sugar</li><li><strong>Simple</strong>: Onion powder and garlic powder</li><li><strong>Spicy</strong>: Chili powder, chili flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, and thyme </li></ul><p>For a Mexican twist, marinate pork chops in a mixture of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and chili powder. Or go in an Asian direction with a Chinese five spice blend of star anise, fennel seed, cinnamon, Szechuan peppercorn, and cloves.</p><p>And don't forget to add salt and pepper! </p><h2><strong>3. Bread it (Optional)</strong></h2><p>To make breading simple, Osipov suggests incorporating breadcrumbs to your dry rub seasoning. Breaded chops will come out crispier, says Osipov, but you have to be careful not to burn them. Reduce the temperature slightly (to around 380 degrees Fahrenheit) when cooking breaded chops. Keep a close eye on them, pulling them when the crust turns golden brown. </p><h2><strong>How to cook pork chops in an air fryer</strong></h2><p><strong><div type="image" title="A pork chop on a bed of yellow rice with a side of asparagus" height="1413" width="1884" msid="86043129" hostid="261"></div></strong></p><ol><li><strong>Prep your pork chops</strong>. Remove chops from the fridge, pat them dry, and season with a dry rub. You can also choose to marinate them overnight. The longer they're in contact with marinade or seasoning, the more flavorful they'll be. </li><li><strong>Set your air fryer to 400 degrees</strong>. Osipov recommends preheating for about 5 minutes to make sure the chops begin to cook as soon as you put them in the air fryer. If breading your chops, reduce the temperature to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. </li><li><strong>Place pork chops in the air fryer</strong>. How many chops you can cook at once depends on your air fryer model. Osipov's guideline is "as many as you can fit in without touching each other." </li><li><strong>Cook for about 12 minutes</strong>. Chops are ready when they're golden brown on the outside, with a slight crisp to the edges. But cooking time may vary depending on chop thickness, whether they're bone-in or not, and if you've used breading. <br /><br />To prevent breading from burning, you may have to adjust cook times depending on your air fryer. Boneless chops will also require less time. For thinner chops, begin checking for doneness at around the eight-minute mark. From there, cook in one-minute increments until done.</li><li><strong>Check the pork chops for doneness</strong>. One way to check for doneness, says Osipov, is to make a small cut and check that the juices run clear. Or, use a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-meat-thermometer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">meat thermometer</a>.</li><li><strong>Let them rest</strong>. Remove the pork chops from the air fryer with a pair of tongs, cover them, and let them rest for about 5 minutes. This allows all the juices to reincorporate so they stay moist.</li></ol><p><strong>Quick tip: </strong>The <a href="https://www.fda.gov/media/93628/download" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FDA recommends</a> cooking pork to 145 degrees Fahrenheit, but Osipov says to pull them when your thermometer reads between 135 and 140. "Meat will keep cooking while it's resting," says Osipov. It will reach the proper temperature during that rest period.</p><h2><strong>Tips for the best air fryer pork chops</strong></h2><ul><li><strong>Flip them</strong>. Make sure to flip your chops halfway through cooking to ensure you get a nice texture on all sides.</li><li><strong>Get to know your air fryer</strong>. Like ovens, air fryer cook times can vary. You may need to cook pork chops a few times before you end up with perfect results.  </li><li><strong>Give them some room</strong>. Don't try to cook too many chops at once. Keep them from touching one another to ensure the hot air has enough space to circulate. </li><li><strong>Keep things equal</strong>. Choose pork chops that are all around the same size to ensure they cook at the same rate. </li><li><strong>Store them safely</strong>. If you want to save leftovers, Osipov says you can store cooked pork chops in an airtight container for up to 2 days. </li></ul><h2><strong>Insider's takeaway</strong></h2><p>Air frying is a quick and simple method for cooking juicy, golden brown pork chops. Make sure to liberally season the chops, turn them halfway through, and let them rest. Pull them from the air fryer when the internal temperature reaches about 135-140 degrees Fahrenheit. 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How to make delicious and juicy pork chops in an air fryer

<p><em><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1556027347814000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGD917ahwArVCzm_L58a7H6HqSECg">Insider Picks</a><span> </span>writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.</em></p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JBLY2D2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_042219_cuisinart-afr-25-compact-airfryer-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07JBLY2D2&amp;linkId=d3e47a23d9810f1af8e22ac9591f09b3" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Francesca Rea / Business Insider</span></p><p class="caption">The aptly-named Cuisinart AFR-25 Compact AirFryer is small enough to fit on a tight counter space.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong>Frying foods in oil adds texture and flavor, but also adds fat and unnecessary calories. </strong></li><li><strong>Air frying eliminates the need for oil and ultimately, the extra fat and calories, but also adds a crispy texture b<span style="color: #000000;">y using hot air and convection.</span></strong></li><li><strong>I used the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JBLY2D2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_042219_cuisinart-afr-25-compact-airfryer-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07JBLY2D2&amp;linkId=d3e47a23d9810f1af8e22ac9591f09b3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cuisinart AFR-25 Compact AirFryer (currently $98.99 from Amazon)</a> on a weeks' worth of vegetables to see if I could get the texture of traditionally fried veggies without the extra oil saturation. I was pleasantly surprised by the ease of use, shorter cooking times, and of course, delicious results.</strong></li></ul><p>Everyone loves a heaping pile of fried onion rings, fried chicken, and even fried veggies, but it's no secret how unhealthy it is to eat food drenched in fatty oils and unwanted calories. What are we supposed to do though - never enjoy the crunch of a crisp French fry or taste of breaded chicken sandwich? That's absurd.</p><p>I prep my dinners every Sunday in an effort to stay out of my tiny kitchen (and out of the way of my three roommates) and make my evening dinners run smoother. Personally, I love roasting vegetables in the oven to achieve a crunchy, crispy texture, but the only way I can do that is to toss them in olive oil. And although olive oil contains healthy fat (monounsaturated fatty acids), I'm guilty of a heavy pour and don't always feel the best after eating my supposedly healthy foods drenched in oil. In an effort to make better choices and stop soaking my food - especially my veggies - in oil, I decided to try air frying with the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JBLY2D2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_042219_cuisinart-afr-25-compact-airfryer-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07JBLY2D2&amp;linkId=d3e47a23d9810f1af8e22ac9591f09b3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cuisinart AFR-25 Compact AirFryer (currently $98.99 from Amazon)</a>.</p><h2>What is air frying?</h2><p>Air frying isn't the newest trend in the kitchen world and I know a lot of people who have wonderful things to say about it, but it's totally new to me and I've never tried out the technique myself. </p><p>According to <a href="https://www.thekitchn.com/how-do-air-fryers-work-265185" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Kitchn</a>, an air fryer works similarly to that of a convection oven. An air fryer will use a heating element and a fan to move air very quickly in a circular-motion around the food you're "frying.<span style="color: #000000;">" This quick movement of air works its way around all sides of the food to not only cook thoroughly, but create a crispy edge. </span></p><p>But there are several features that make them totally different than your <em>regular</em> oven, which surrounds your food with hot air but doesn't circulate the air inside the unit. First, air fryers usually contain a standard frying basket. This perforated surface is key to ensuring your food is in constant contact with the swirling hot air. Second, air fryers are much smaller than a typical oven which helps intensify the direct cooking and crisping process. Third, due to the high speed of circulation paired with the smaller cooking space, air fryers can cook food in a shorter amount of time.</p><p>It should be noted that air frying is not the same as frying with oil - for obvious and not-so-obvious reasons. <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">By definition</a>, frying requires a pan, heat, and fat, but with an air fryer, all you need is heat. It won't give you the flavor that vegetable or other oils can, but it will give you that crispy, crunchy texture that's achieved via oil frying. </p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JBLY2D2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_042219_cuisinart-afr-25-compact-airfryer-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07JBLY2D2&amp;linkId=d3e47a23d9810f1af8e22ac9591f09b3" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Francesca Rea / Business Insider</span></p><p class="caption">Air fryers use convection heat to achieve a fried-like texture.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><h2>Cuisinart AirFryer specs</h2><p>The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JBLY2D2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_042219_cuisinart-afr-25-compact-airfryer-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07JBLY2D2&amp;linkId=d3e47a23d9810f1af8e22ac9591f09b3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cuisinart AFR-25 Compact AirFryer</a> is small in size and weight, measuring 12 inches long, 11.75 inches wide, and 11.5 inches tall, and weighs 15.4 pounds. The unit itself is compact but can fit a large capacity and is capable of air frying up to 2.5 pounds of food at a time. </p><p>The exterior of the unit is made from brushed stainless steel with an entry door that has a viewing window, and two knobs for simplicity and ease of use. One control sets the cooking temperature (which goes from warm to 450 degrees Fahrenheit) and the other sets the cooking time (zero to 60 minutes). In addition, the timer "dings" to indicate that cooking is complete. The rear of the unit has an exhaust vent that releases a portion of the circulating hot air to help regulate the temperature inside the air fryer, and is also where the power cord is located.</p><p>The interior of the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JBLY2D2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_042219_cuisinart-afr-25-compact-airfryer-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07JBLY2D2&amp;linkId=d3e47a23d9810f1af8e22ac9591f09b3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cuisinart AFR-25 Compact AirFryer</a> is made of nonstick stainless steel for quick cleaning. It also houses the motor fan and heater (which is what makes the magic happen). The unit comes with a frying basket and drip pan, which can also be used as a baking pan. </p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JBLY2D2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_042219_cuisinart-afr-25-compact-airfryer-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07JBLY2D2&amp;linkId=d3e47a23d9810f1af8e22ac9591f09b3" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Francesca Rea / Business Insider</span></p><p class="caption">I cooked a weeks' worth of vegetables in my Cuisinart AirFryer instead of roasting them with olive oil like I usually do.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><h2>What I cooked</h2><p>So like I mentioned previously, I meal prep on Sundays and mass-roast vegetables and sides to accompany my main meal. That means I cook things like asparagus, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and zucchini every week, and with a lot of oil. This past weekend, I decided to air fry a weeks' worth of sweet potatoes, asparagus, and Brussels sprouts to see if I could achieve the same texture and satisfaction without using oil. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JBLY2D2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_042219_cuisinart-afr-25-compact-airfryer-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07JBLY2D2&amp;linkId=d3e47a23d9810f1af8e22ac9591f09b3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cuisinart AFR-25 Compact AirFryer</a> fit perfectly on our peninsula counter and gave me plenty of room to cut veggies directly in front of the unit, which saved me from having to move from one small patch of counter space to another.</p><p>The manual came with a small cookbook filled with recipes. As I read through them, I noticed the company recommended using an olive oil spray to coat the frying basket prior to adding your food. Most of the recipes also give you the option to drizzle about half of a tablespoon of olive oil on your food, but since I was trying to cook oil-free, I opted not to. </p><p>From there, all I had to do was refer to the recipes for cooking temperatures and times and season my veggies as I pleased (my go-to is salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder). The one thing I found tricky was that the seasonings had nothing to stick to since I didn't use oil, so a good portion of my precious garlic powder fell onto the drip pan below. Because of this, I decided to line the drip pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup later.</p><p>After that, I went ahead with the actual air frying. I was happy to learn that instead of needing to cook my sweet potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, they were done in 15 minutes. As I made more veggies, the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JBLY2D2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_042219_cuisinart-afr-25-compact-airfryer-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07JBLY2D2&amp;linkId=d3e47a23d9810f1af8e22ac9591f09b3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AirFryer</a> helped me shave off about 10 minutes of cooking time for each batch.</p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JBLY2D2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_042219_cuisinart-afr-25-compact-airfryer-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07JBLY2D2&amp;linkId=d3e47a23d9810f1af8e22ac9591f09b3" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Francesca Rea / Business Insider</span></p><p class="caption">All of the veggies I made had a crispy exterior with a soft interior.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>After each <em>ding</em>, when I'd pull out the pan/basket to see my fully cooked veggies, I'd noticed that browning favored one side of my food because I didn't shake the basket halfway through cooking, which is something I plan to do next week. The little bit of spray I used kept everything from sticking too, which I was happy about when it came time for cleaning. </p><p>So what did everything taste like? Each vegetable I made had a crispy exterior with a soft interior. The tips of my asparagus crunched the same like a potato chip without feeling like they were dried out and fragile. Similarly, both the sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts were crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.</p><p>Like I mentioned before, it was obvious that I didn't use oil to prepare these veggies like I have done in the past. They lacked that saturated texture and oil taste, but that didn't correlate to a lack of flavor at all. Instead of feeling and tasting heavy with oil, my vegetables tasted light and airy - the way healthy food should. </p><p>Overall, the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JBLY2D2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_042219_cuisinart-afr-25-compact-airfryer-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07JBLY2D2&amp;linkId=d3e47a23d9810f1af8e22ac9591f09b3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cuisinart AFR-25 Compact AirFryer</a> was straightforward to use, helped me cut down on cooking time, and was easy to clean. Air frying also helped me achieve a non-oily taste without compromising on satisfaction and flavor.</p><p>Now that I have healthy fried veggies down, I fully plan to use my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JBLY2D2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_042219_cuisinart-afr-25-compact-airfryer-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07JBLY2D2&amp;linkId=d3e47a23d9810f1af8e22ac9591f09b3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cuisinart Compact AirFryer</a> for a healthy spin on grilled cheese, onion rings, and fried chicken.</p><h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JBLY2D2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biip_042219_cuisinart-afr-25-compact-airfryer-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07JBLY2D2&amp;linkId=d3e47a23d9810f1af8e22ac9591f09b3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Buy the <strong>Cuisinart</strong> AFR-25 Compact AirFryer from Amazon for $98.99</a></h3><p class="tagline"><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. 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The $100 Cuisinart AirFryer makes crispy vegetables without additional oil - I ate fried veggies for a week and didn't notice a difference in taste or texture

I cooked potatoes 7 ways in my air fryer, and I'd make almost all of them again

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On November 11, she expressed disappointment on Twitter after seeing that Hourglass Cosmetics chose to re-release its llume Sheer Color Trio with only one set of shades.</p><p>"Wow, @HourglassMakeup reformulates + relaunches the Illume Trio... again in one single variation," she wrote. "To the DNR (do not review) list Hourglass goes. The commitment to exclude deeper skin tones is on another level."</p><p>In response to a reader, she added that the cream blush, highlight, and bronzer trio is "the exact type of product that NEEDS multiple versions to address the spectrum skin depths + undertones."</p><p>"This is a permanent, core product, so to take time to reformulate it and not also extend the shade range? <strong></strong>" Mielke said.</p><p>In an email to Insider, the Temptalia founder said she's been using Hourglass Cosmetics products for over a decade. While she noted that she feels the brand has "a product miss here and there," Hourglass Cosmetics mainly offers "some incredible formulas" and "high-quality products that have become cult favorites within the beauty community," in her opinion.</p><p>Still, she said she was disappointed when the brand released its holiday collection — which features <a href="https://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/collections/makeup-holiday">two powder compacts that largely suit lighter skin tones</a>. So when she noticed the llume Sheer Color Trio would be sold in one shade variation shortly after, it became the "very last nail in the coffin" for her.</p><p>"There are few brands who have had the level of customer feedback to increase their shade ranges, especially in products like the Illume trio, where we know one blush doesn't fit all, one bronzer doesn't fit all, etc.," Mielke said. "So the fact that they discontinued it, let it stay off the market while perfecting the reformulation, but did not deign to release more than one version of a product that begs to have multiple versions to address the needs of the full spectrum of skin tones says that they're not interested in shade diversity, full stop."</p><p>"I've noted Hourglass' lack of inclusivity in their products like their popular holiday Ambient Lighting palettes for years, and seeing them reformulate to be vegan but not to diversify the shade range for a core, permanent product makes it impossible to give them any benefit of the doubt going forward," she said.</p><p>Mielke's public declaration has since inspired other influencers, including makeup artist and YouTuber <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BatALashBeauty/videos">Samantha Ravndahl</a>, to also <keyword id="6359192" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="boycott">boycott</keyword> the brand.</p><p>"I'm going to be following in @temptalia footsteps and will no longer be reviewing or working with @HourglassMakeup until/unless they make a statement regarding their lack of inclusivity in recent launches with a plan as to how they intend to change that," Ravndahl wrote on Twitter.</p><p>In following tweets, she added that while she believes many beauty brands "continue to lack in terms of inclusivity," she's particularly disappointed in Hourglass Cosmetics because she feels the brand "made a clear statement about where their priorities lay" when it released its latest product with only one shade variation.</p><p>Representatives for Samantha Ravndahl declined to comment when contacted by Insider. </p><h2>Criticism aimed at Hourglass Cosmetics isn't new or exclusive to influencers</h2><p>Shoppers have consistently expressed frustration with the brand across social media. On Instagram, numerous people responded to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CHdfeViDTc-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link">a recent pos</a>t from the brand and criticized the lack of diverse shades available in its newest product.</p><p>"The lack of shade range is beyond disappointing," one Instagram user wrote. "Ignoring the feedback makes it worse."</p><p>"Please stop ignoring comments and DMs that are VERY valid calling you out on this shade range," another person wrote to Hourglass Cosmetics. "I'm so incredibly disappointed. I've been a long-time fan of your brand but I can't in good faith support you if you're not going to become inclusive."</p><p>"MORE. SHADES. FOR. DARKER. SKIN," someone wrote.</p><p>Beauty lovers have also taken to Twitter in previous months to express their shared belief that Hourglass Cosmetics might not value all customers equally.</p><h2>It might be difficult for Hourglass Cosmetics and other brands in similar positions to earn back consumer trust</h2><p>Mielke of Temptalia told Insider she feels the beauty industry "has a long way to go" in terms of addressing its clear lack of diversity and inclusion in various areas.</p><p>"Even brands that have better track records still drop the ball and do stupid things that you can't believe they managed to do," Mielke said.</p><p>While she does think Hourglass Cosmetics and other brands with limited shade ranges can improve, she's not sure that they could ever fully gain back the trust of a diverse set of consumers.</p><p>When asked if she'd ever support Hourglass Cosmetics again, Mielke said: "Hourglass would need to address their lack of inclusivity in their various shade ranges — that's more than just a foundation range — publicly with a proper apology, a specific plan of action, and then we'd actually have to see that plan come to fruition."</p><p>Still, she said she wouldn't forget that days after Hourglass Cosmetics began to receive criticism in response to its single-shade variation product, the brand "continued to post business-as-usual" — and "none of it was good."  </p><p>Representatives for Hourglass Cosmetics did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.</p><ul class="read-more-links"><li>Read more:</li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/lisa-frank-morphe-makeup-collection-backlash-2020-11">Beauty fans are furious that Lisa Frank is collaborating with Morphe after they helped raise over $370,000 to create '90s-themed makeup that was never released</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/what-jojo-siwa-thought-about-makeover-from-james-charles-2020-11">JoJo Siwa said the 'scariest day' of her life involved getting a makeover from James Charles because she doesn't like 'looking different'</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/james-charles-lauren-conrad-talk-after-fight-2020-11">NikkieTutorials reunited James Charles and Lauren Conrad after their internet fight to show that the beauty community 'ain't that toxic'</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/influencer-pose-with-monkeys-face-backlash-2020-11">Jeffree Star, James Charles, and other influencers are facing backlash for 'exploiting animals' and posing with monkeys to promote a fashion brand</a></li></ul>

People are boycotting Hourglass Cosmetics after it released a makeup product that only suits lighter skin tones

<p><em><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1558014084932000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFDElcOsKEakXEgCBUV8zn1xUHgog">Insider Picks</a> writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. <keyword id="79969" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="insider">Insider</keyword> Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.</em></p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1361832&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=89058&amp;urllink=www%2Emymyro%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcase%2Fflame&amp;afftrack=biipf%5F0618119%5Fmyro%2Ddeodorant%2Dreview" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><p class="source"><span>Myro</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>I've been looking for a natural deodorant that actually keeps me feeling dry and smelling fresh. </strong><strong><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1361832&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=89058&amp;urllink=www%2Emymyro%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcase%2Fflame&amp;afftrack=biipf%5F0618119%5Fmyro%2Ddeodorant%2Dreview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Myro</a> seems to be working great for me and I plan on using it throughout the rest of the wet hot summer.</strong></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Its main focus is to cut down on B.O. and sweat, but its secondary is sustainability. The formula is 99% natural and plant-based, and the canister is fully recyclable and also reusable. </strong></li><li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Myro is available via a subscription model starting at $10, with three deodorant pods every quarter for $30.  </strong></li></ul><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I never thought my deodorant would be anything to write home about. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After all, the whole point is to keep them and my B.O. on the down-low, and frankly, the only times I've ever thought about my deodorant have been times that they've let me down. Which has been many.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But now, I'm paying a lot more attention to my deodorant, and not because I'm unhappy about stains or perturbed by rashes. Rather, it's because I've finally discovered what deodorant </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">should </span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">be. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Meet <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1361832&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=89058&amp;urllink=www%2Emymyro%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcase%2Fflame&amp;afftrack=biipf%5F0618119%5Fmyro%2Ddeodorant%2Dreview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Myro</a>, a new clean deodorant brand that has removed unnecessary chemicals like aluminum, phthalates, and talc, and instead uses plant-based ingredients that hasn't angered my sensitive skin and has been extremely effective even as the weather gets warmer. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And unlike other deodorants that have all adopted the same telltale shape and color, <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1361832&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=89058&amp;urllink=www%2Emymyro%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcase%2Fflame&amp;afftrack=biipf%5F0618119%5Fmyro%2Ddeodorant%2Dreview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Myro</a> uses a unique, compact, and most importantly, refillable case that is discreet and stylish, so you won't be announcing your B.O. wherever you go.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sustainability is at the heart of everything <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1361832&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=89058&amp;urllink=www%2Emymyro%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcase%2Fflame&amp;afftrack=biipf%5F0618119%5Fmyro%2Ddeodorant%2Dreview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Myro</a> does and that goes from the ingredients in the deodorant itself to the fully recycled packaging. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On the deodorant side, <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1361832&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=89058&amp;urllink=www%2Emymyro%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcase%2Fflame&amp;afftrack=biipf%5F0618119%5Fmyro%2Ddeodorant%2Dreview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Myro</a> doesn't use chemicals that can potentially irritate skin and leave annoying white marks that inevitably turn yellow all over your clothes, like parabens, steareths, propylene glycol, and baking soda. Instead, the company uses 99% natural ingredients, and while you may think (as I did initially) that this won't make a difference in your deodorant, I can assure you that it does. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not only does the deodorant feel lighter and less pasty than other traditional deodorants I've tried, but it also smells far more natural. My personal hell is a hot summer's day when all I can smell is my own sweat mixed with some artificially sugary scent.</span></p><p><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1361832&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=89058&amp;urllink=www%2Emymyro%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcase%2Fflame&amp;afftrack=biipf%5F0618119%5Fmyro%2Ddeodorant%2Dreview" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><p class="source"><span>Myro</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></span></a></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Myro's effectiveness comes from sugar-derived antimicrobials that help prevent odor, barley powder and natural cornstarch that absorb sweat, and essential oils that provide delightful fragrances. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As it stands, there are five scents available. My personal favorite is Solar Flare, a combination of orange, juniper, sunflower. It's unlike any other deodorant scent I've ever tried (which is usually a powdery or sugary scent named Fresh or Breeze), and is the perfect summer fragrance because it smells so good. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I'm also a huge fan of Big Dipper (bergamot, lavender, vetiver), and other scents include Cabin No. 5 (vetiver, patchouli, geranium), Pillow Talk (violet leaf, ylang ylang, wild amyris), and Chill Wave (cucumber, jasmine, spearmint), with the promise of new scents on the way.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On the sustainability side, <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1361832&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=89058&amp;urllink=www%2Emymyro%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcase%2Fflame&amp;afftrack=biipf%5F0618119%5Fmyro%2Ddeodorant%2Dreview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Myro</a> has also given great thought to its fully recyclable packaging and unique pod system. Not only are these clever little cylinders made with 50% less plastic than your standard deodorant container, but they're also travel-friendly and TSA-compliant. To ensure that you're not constantly throwing out these pods either after you've finished the deodorant, the containers are actually refillable. Once you've run out of your deodorant, just order a refill, pop it back into your case, and keep on living your life. </span></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And because everything in the 21st century is subscription based, you can also sign up to get <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1361832&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=89058&amp;urllink=www%2Emymyro%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcase%2Fflame&amp;afftrack=biipf%5F0618119%5Fmyro%2Ddeodorant%2Dreview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">quarterly Myro refills</a>. The starter kit will set you back just $10 for your first deodorant pod and refillable case (available in five bright colors), and refills come in packs of three every three months for $30. You can cancel, pause, or switch scents whenever you want, though I can't really see myself bidding adieu to <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1361832&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=89058&amp;urllink=www%2Emymyro%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcase%2Fflame&amp;afftrack=biipf%5F0618119%5Fmyro%2Ddeodorant%2Dreview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Solar Flare</a> anytime soon.</span></p><h3><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1361832&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=89058&amp;urllink=www%2Emymyro%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fcase%2Fflame&amp;afftrack=biipf%5F0618119%5Fmyro%2Ddeodorant%2Dreview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get your personalized Myro deodorant starting at $10 here</a> </h3><p class="tagline"><p><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a><br><br>Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>.<br><br>Disclosure: This post is brought to you by the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/insiderpicks">Insider Picks</a> team. 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This $10 natural deodorant doesn't look like deodorant at all, and it's more effective than other traditional formulas I've tried

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="3318" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Rihanna">Rihanna</keyword>'s <a href="https://www.fentybeauty.com/">Fenty Beauty</a> recently released a <a href="https://www.fentybeauty.com/dry-brush-cleaning-sponge/35573.html">dry-brush-cleaning sponge.</a></li><li>Fenty says the sponge quickly removes pigment from <keyword id="1650922" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="makeup-brushes">makeup brushes</keyword>, allowing users to easily switch from color to color using the same brush.</li><li>Insider producer Kyle Kerchaert tried out the sponge and found that it held up to its claims.</li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/?hprecirc-bullet">Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.</a></li></ul><em>Following is a transcript of the <keyword id="21654" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="video">video</keyword>.</em><br /><br /><strong>Kyle Kerchaert:</strong> Today, I'm testing out the <keyword id="3034509" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Fenty-Beauty">Fenty Beauty</keyword> dry-brush-cleaning sponge. The product claims to quickly remove different powder pigments so that you can switch between shades but use the same brushes.<br /><br />I'm gonna be rating the Fenty dry-brush-cleaning sponge on how well it works to remove pigment, how quickly it removes pigment, and how versatile it is in terms of the types of colors and finishes it can remove. I'm going to try my very best to recreate this beautiful rainbow eye look from Naomi Arnold that she created using the Jeffree Star Jawbreaker palette.<br /><br />The catch is, I'm gonna be doing this complicated look with just these brushes and using the sponge to switch between shades on one eye, but on the other eye not use a sponge at all and just really see if there's a difference.<br /><br />First step, take this white shade and buff it all over the lid to just accentuate the base. It doesn't really look like there's much on my brush, but just to make sure, I wanna get any of that white pigment off before I go into a bright color. And, yeah, definitely some stuff just came off. So there was hidden pigment on here that it's helping to clean off.<br /><br />The first color switch is happening. We're gonna go, bam, right into bubble gum. So, something I like to do after I lay a crease shade down, is go in with a clean brush and really buff out the edges. So I'm just gonna try to clean this and then buff it out and hope that the sponge gets this pigment off. It's already clean. That was maybe three seconds. Impressive.<br /><br />I really want these colors to be distinct from one another but still blended, because that's how Naomi's look looks. So I really hope that this sponge can, like, create that definition but blendability, if that makes sense.<br /><br />This is an important color distinction because I'm gonna be laying, like, this teal color on top of the purple. And green and purple could really mix and create this, like, brown mess, so I'm hoping that these are gonna blend nicely and really not muddy at this part.<br /><br />It's time to cut the crease. And cut crease is done. It's not perfect, but I am pretty proud of it, so we're all gonna pretend that it is really great.<br /><br />Now we have the green. This shade is definitely coming out patchy. I don't think it's anything to do with the brush or the sponge performance. I just think it's the shadow itself.<br /><br />I'm gonna take Jawbreaker and go right here. And that shade I just used was a shimmer, so I'm actually curious if the sponge will take off, like, a shimmer formula more than just color. 'Cause I'm gonna go from the shimmer back into a matte, and if I do that, I don't want the matte to suddenly be sparkly. I feel like the way to tell if it did is I'm just gonna, like, swatch it right here and see if I see glitter on my arm. Can you see that? Or, can see the lack of? It was, like, right there.<br /><br /><strong>Kyle:</strong> It's clean! Exactly.<br /><br />Going from a green to a red pigment now, which makes me very nervous. That could turn into, like, a muddy, poop, brown situation that we don't want on our rainbow eye.<br /><br />All right, I'm going from bright red into this white shade, so I don't want this turning into a baby pink. Please be clean, because this is, like, the final crucial step. Wow.<br /><br />I just decided, for funsies, I wanna put a shimmer in the corner, but that means that this red has got to go. Now, this is my inner corner, so if red pigment gets on my inner corner I'm gonna look like I have bloodshot, vampire, insomniac eyes. Which I do, but I don't want it to look like that. So, like, I don't know if you can see, ever so faintly, I'm getting red on my skin. So it's not completely taking that pigment off.<br /><br />OK, I gotta say, like, this sponge is very easy to use. Because I have used a similar product to this. There's something called the Color Switch. I believe it's, like, seven bucks on Amazon. And I've used it before, but it's, like, the big, circular, round thing. And when you really try to get your brush in there and, like, scrub off a color, the whole thing moves around, and it, like, you don't get as much traction and, like, friction against your brush to clean it. It becomes a little bit more difficult. But I think, like, the shape of this allows you to really just, like, freestyle it and go ham and, like, use pressure to get that color off, but it's staying steady, and it's cleaning. So, that's something I really like.<br /><br />OK. We are finished with look No. 1. I did this whole look using just three eye brushes and using the Fenty sponge. The sponge has been through a lot. It's compact in size, which is nice, but you probably are gonna have to clean it after every use. So, I'm gonna go in, recreate this look on this eye, just the brushes, no sponge. And we're gonna see what the final look looks like and if there's a noticeable difference.<br /><br />I finally finished, and I avoided most major disasters doing this look. So, pretty proud of myself. I definitely see some differences, so let's talk about them. So, pretty much in every major section of my eye, the crease, the outer corner, and the inner corner, I noticed just a much cleaner, defined eye using the sponge. There are three specific things I wanna point out.<br /><br />The first is, in the actual crease, where I blended the pink to the purple to the bluish teal, on the eye that I used the sponge, those colors just look much more distinct, and they're popping a little bit more. On the side that I didn't use the sponge, they all are kind of blended into one another. I just don't think they're as vibrant and distinct.<br /><br />The second area I'm noticing a huge issue in is in my outer corner crease, so, like, right here. Blending that green into the red, it just...it didn't work without having clean brushes.<br /><br />The last area that I really noticed a difference was when I was packing that inner corner lighter shimmer. I'd used the brush for a bunch of different bright colors before that, and I did get a little bit of red just, like, still lingering there.<br /><br />Overall, I think that the sponge did its job in removing pigments. There was just one color that was a really saturated red shade, and I was having some trouble fully getting that off. It's not the fastest tool to use. It's definitely gonna slow down your process. But it is a little bit easier to use than other similar sponges to it on the market, which I think makes it faster than them. The sponge also seemed to do a great job in removing bright pigments, white or more neutral pigments, and even glitters and shimmers. So, I think it pretty much works with whatever color you're gonna throw at it. Maybe just beware of those, like, super, super-pigmented reds and pinks. I can notice a huge difference in my eyes.<br /><br />And because it made such a difference, I'm gonna say it is worth the money.<br /><br />Read the original article on <a href="https://www.insider.com/testing-fenty-beautys-dry-brush-cleaner-2020-3">Insider</a>

We tested Fenty Beauty's dry sponge that cleans makeup brushes without water

<br /> Going by its very name, <keyword id="2354181" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Disruptive-innovation">disruptive innovation</keyword> creates new markets and value networks – eventually replacing the earlier ones. The western concept of disruptive innovation is all about the replacement of an existing product or technology by an improved or new product. And the mantra is – disrupt or be disrupted. But in her article in <em>The New Yorker</em> titled <em>The Disruptive Machine:</em> <em>What the gospel of innovation gets wrong</em>, Jill Lepore questions this overboard obsession in the tech and business world of America.<br />
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William H. Saito, founder and CEO of Intecur, K.K., aptly describes the western thought and attitude to disruptive innovation, saying that the “real genius lies in inventing something that shakes up the world and shatters the status quo. We instinctively prefer sensational, disruptive innovation because it catches our attention and it reflects the qualities in both the individual and the organisation that we admire most.”<br />
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In the Indian context, disruptive innovation follows the basic principle, but it starts out as a cheaper alternative of a strategy and targets a market segment (the lower end) ignored by existing leading brands.<br />
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Technological advances, open global markets and the media have made Indian consumers product and price savvy. Now they make their choice based on their requirements and at the pricing they are comfortable with.<br />
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In turn, Indian companies and brands have become and will have to become more flexible in adopting a disruptive innovation mindset to reach out to the vast and growing cost-conscious lower-end markets. After all, Indian consumers want b<em>est value for their money</em>.<br />
 <br /> One of the earliest instances of disruptive innovation in India was Nirma detergent powder. Its aim was to replace the ‘washing soap bars’ and offer a product at an affordable cost. Detergent powders make washing easier as soaping and scrubbing will be no longer required. With Nirma hitting the market, this need was fulfilled. Introduced in 1969 at Rs 3.50 per kg against <keyword id="6633666" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Hindustan-Lever">Hindustan Lever</keyword>’s upmarket Surf, priced at Rs 15 per kg, Nirma soon became a household name all over India.<br />
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To counter Nirma’s disruptive threat, Hindustan Lever had to rethink its marketing strategy and in 1987, launched its popular washing bar soap brand Wheel in powder form at an affordable price. Wheel now tops the HUL brands, with sales well over Rs 2,000 crore.<br />
 <br /> Similarly, <keyword id="1301553" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Chik-shampoo">Chik shampoo</keyword> came to the market in 1999 with shampoo sachets costing just 50 paisa each. The shampoo came in a wide range of fragrances and was directly advertised across the rural and the urban target segments. The product managed to capture its target markets and once again Hindustan Lever, the giant, was humbled and had to counter the disruptive threat from Chik. Now every outlet, from a high-end air-conditioned department store to the corner shop, sells shampoo sachets of all brands, including the top ones.<br />
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Godrej wanted to tap 80% of India’s population who needed refrigerators but could not afford the conventional ones, either because of financial constraints or because of lack of power supply. The 116-year-old brand introduced ChotuKool at less than Rs 4,000. ChotuKool is based on a thermoelectric chip and runs on 12 volt direct current (DC) or an external battery.<br />
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Godrej adopted a cost-effective and profitable marketing system through the Indian Postal Department, self-help groups, women, small-scale entrepreneurs and so on. The company has not only created a commercially disruptive innovation but also a social one.<br />
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India has also taken disruptive innovation to the very root – in terms of education. IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Gandhinagar was started four years ago as part of the Indian government’s plan to create over 1,000 universities. From the very beginning, it went beyond the usual book-learning concept and focused on innovation, entrepreneurship and building economic value. It planned to educate and enable its students to be part of the global innovation economy. It has a well-qualified and motivated teaching faculty who is also part of the innovation programme.<br />
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IIT Gandhinagar may very well disrupt the Ivy League destinations and the US could face tough competition from such educational institutions in the near future.<br />
 <br /> However, it is the mobile phone segment that has given us the most popular disruptive innovation. Indian manufacturers such as <keyword id="71696" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Micromax">Micromax</keyword> and Karbonn realised the potential of cost-effective mobile phones and introduced the affordable smartphones, mostly imported from China. Nokia did not perceive the disruptive threat and the Indian manufacturers evolved into successful brands.<br />
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Another area of manufacturing disruption is the automobiles industry. The advent of Maruti in 1983 in the Indian automobile space was one of the biggest disruptive innovations and was a threat to the established brands, such as Ambassador and Premier Padmini. Maruti 800 was designed appealingly, was sleek and compact, fuel efficient, had Japanese technology and was relatively cheap. It soon became an Indian icon and also provided more brand choices to the Indian consumers.<br />
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In India, social disruptive innovation has always been a priority. Former HCL Technologies CEO, Vineet Nayar, founded the non-profit Sampark Foundation by selling his HCL shares. The foundation works in several areas, such as water conservation and efficient and more profitable use of available resources.<br />
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The value of disruptive innovation in India is not limited to mere profits; it is more about reforms and socio-economic developments. Disruptive innovation opens up untapped markets, creating increased growth. Plus, it benefits the customer. It has immense value, provides better quality of life and ensures a more content and responsible citizenry.<br />

India’s Theory Of Disruptive Innovation Is Simple And Cheap

<p></p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image"></div><p></p></div></div>During your next summer cool down with ice cream, ponder the surprising history and science behind the frozen treat.<p><strong>Or maybe not, because it's kind of gross.</strong></p><p>Journalists Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley have pieced together a <a href="http://gastropod.com/the-scoop-on-ice-cream/">fascinating, science-infused origin story of ice cream</a> in their latest episode of Gastropod, a podcast about food science and history.</p><p>As Gastropod explains, in 1558 Italian scholar Giambattista della Porta <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Of-Sugar-Snow-History-California/dp/0520265912">published the critical trick</a> behind making smooth, rich ice cream: lowering the freezing point of water. He achieved this by mixing saltpeter into snow, using the slush to rapidly freeze a bucket of water. (Today we use table salt and ice.)</p><p><strong>But Della Porta didn't invent ice cream. That happened when word of his method found its way into the kitchen of English noblewoman Lady Anne Fanshawe.</strong></p><p>According to Gastropod, Fanshawe scribbled down what's arguably the <a href="http://foodhistorjottings.blogspot.com/2012/04/lady-anne-fanshawes-icy-cream.html">earliest-known recipe for ice cream</a>. Social historian and blogger <a href="http://foodhistorjottings.blogspot.com/2012/04/lady-anne-fanshawes-icy-cream.html">Ivan Day personally discovered the recipe</a> after sifting through some old books he won in an auction.</p><p>Here's Fanshawe's complete recipe for "<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o_JCWzKTyMA/T3w2PLumsQI/AAAAAAAAAvE/GGIpTW90sf0/s1600/Icy+Cream.jpg">icy cream</a>," circa the 1660s (which is noticeably missing the salt part):</p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">Take three pints of the best cream, boyle it with Mace, or else<strong> flavor it with orange flower water or ambergreece,</strong> sweeten the cream, with sugar[.] let it stand until it is quite cold, then put it into Boxes, either silken or firm then take, Ice chopped into small peeces and putt it into a tub and set the Boxes in the Ice covering them all over, and let them stand in the ice two hours, and the cream will come to be ice in the Boxes, then turne them out into a charger with some of the same Seasoned cream, so serve it up to the Table.</p><p>I bolded the part with "ambergreece" - spelled "ambergris" today - because it's <a href="http://www.press.uchicago.edu/books/excerpt/2012/kemp_floating.html">very strange and repulsive stuff</a>.</p><p></p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image"></div><p></p></div></div>Ambergris might <a href="http://etcweb.princeton.edu/batke/moby/moby_092.html">sound familiar</a> if you've ever read Herman Melville's "Moby Dick." Here's how the character Ishmael describes it in the novel:<p style="padding-left: 30px;">[A]mbergris is soft, waxy, and so highly fragrant and spicy, that it is largely used in perfumery, in pastiles, precious candles, hair-powders, and pomatum. The Turks use it in cooking, and also carry it to Mecca, for the same purpose that frankincense is carried to St. Peter's in Rome. Some wine merchants drop a few grains into claret, to flavor it.</p><p>Ambergris is in Moby Dick, of course, because it sperm whales make it.</p><p>Adult sperm whales hunt and eat hundreds of pounds of squid in the darkest depths of the ocean every day. Squid have tough beaks and other indigestible parts, though, so whales vomit up the extra gunk every couple of days.</p><p><div></div></p><p class="embed-spacer">But in about 1% of sperm whales, author Christopher Kemp details in his book "<a href="http://www.press.uchicago.edu/books/excerpt/2012/kemp_floating.html">Floating Gold</a>,"<strong> a digestive defect allows the hard squid parts make their way into the whale's bowels - where they get stuck and block the intestinal tract.</strong></p><p>Here's how Kemp describes what happens next to the blockage:</p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">Feces build up behind it. The whale's gastrointestinal system responds by increasing water absorption from the lower intestines, and gradually the feces saturating the compacted mass of squid beaks become like cement, binding the slurry together permanently. ... Temporarily, feces make their way past it again, passing between the boulder and the wall of the intestines. And, slowly, the process repeats, adding additional strata to the boulder, which grows larger with each new layer in the same way that a tree grows, adding a new growth ring with each passing year.</p><p>No one really knows if the lump of ambergris eventually kills the sperm whales, or if they manage to eventually pass it.</p><p>Whatever the case, when the ambergris breaks free of its whale prison, it floats to the top of the ocean, cures in the salt and the sun, and gets discovered by adventurous humans. Today ambergris finds its way into museums and onto auction blocks: Pieces that weigh about 1 lb can <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-19431540">fetch tens of thousands of dollars</a>, mainly for their <a href="http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2013/12/02/117778/">use in expensive perfumes</a> (mostly the French variety, for ambergris' "<a href="http://www.nstperfume.com/perfume-glossary/">sweet, woody odor</a>").</p><p><strong>So how does ambergris ice cream taste?</strong></p><p>Graber and Twilley tracked down historical gastronomist <a href="http://www.fourpoundsflour.com/about/">Sarah Lohman</a>, who made some of Fanshawe's signature custard for the show.</p><p>"It was really, really, really good," Twilley said. "To me, it felt kind of like vanilla, in that it was sort of a background thing. But then it was so much more complex tasting than vanilla. It was like vanilla on drugs."</p><p>Listen to their full reaction in <a href="http://gastropod.com/the-scoop-on-ice-cream/">Gastropod</a>'s complete episode, below - along with some surprising and scientific twists and turns in the history of ice cream.</p><p><div></div></p>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/deepflight-super-falcon-submarine-2014-2">This $1.7 Million Submarine Was Inspired By Whales</a></h3>        <div>            <div>        <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="ZjajJuazreWS7pnof-GeGDDimHMc9ihy" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div>        </div>        </div>            </div>

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