Why Food Flies in Your Air Fryer: Understanding Air Circulation and Safety Precautions

Air fryers have become a popular kitchen appliance due to their ability to deliver crispy, delicious results with minimal oil.

However, a common challenge users face is the movement of lighter food items during the cooking process. This can be not only frustrating but also pose potential safety hazards.

The Science Behind Flying Food:

Air fryers utilize a powerful internal fan that circulates hot air rapidly within the cooking chamber.

This rapid air circulation is precisely what creates the crispy texture associated with air-fried foods.

However, for lighter food items like makhana, garlic, papad, sesame seeds, flax seeds or similar products, this air current can cause them to lift and potentially fly around the basket.

Safety Concerns:

Food flying in your air fryer can lead to a few potential safety issues:

Food Stuck in the Coil:

If light food items come into contact with the heating element (coil), they can burn and stick, potentially leading to smoke and difficulty cleaning.

Fire Hazard:

Accumulated food debris around the coil can increase the risk of a fire hazard, especially if oil splatters are also present.

Preventing Food from Flying:

Fortunately, there are simple solutions to prevent food from flying in your air fryer:

Utilize a Mesh or Strainer:

A mesh basket or strainer placed on top of the food can act as a barrier, allowing air circulation while keeping your food items in place.

Cut Food into Uniform Pieces: Ensure your food items are cut into similar sizes to minimize the surface area exposed to the air current. Then cover with a mesh.

The mesh is easily available in any stainless steel utensil store.

Ask for a milk cover mesh.

You will find the steel cover shown in the video.

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