Households with air fryers given 'warning'

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Households with an air fryer in the kitchen have been issued a warning over the types of foods that shouldn't be cooked in them.

Families have been urged to take care with their air fryers and refrain from using the devices and handy gadgets in the kitchen for certain dishes and foodstuffs. "Air fryers have become a staple in many British households thanks to their affordability and quick cooking.

Today, over 9.8 million households enjoy effortless cooking," said Matt Ayres, an appliance expert at RDO Kitchens & Appliances. "While an air fryer is great for cooking a wide variety of food, there are some items you really shouldn’t be cooking in an air fryer." READ MORE: UK's 100 best local restaurants named - with eight in Greater Manchester Leafy greens, popcorn and anything wet - including batter - were identified by the air fryer experts, reports Birmingham Live. "These appliances are simply not designed for wet batters," explained Matt. "Unlike deep frying, the air fryer won’t set the wet batter quickly, leading to a soggy, dripping mess at the bottom of the basket instead of a crispy coating. "This will also be incredibly messy to clean, so instead, use a dry coating like breadcrumbs on your air-fried items for a perfect crunch." He explained: "Although there are various recipes online instructing how to make popcorn in your air fryer, this may come with more hassle than it is worth. "Depending on your air fryer model, it might not reach the high temperatures needed to pop popcorn effectively.

This often leads to uneven popping and potential burning. Rather stick to more traditional methods such as a stovetop popper or the microwave." "Lightweight leafy greens such as spinach can get blown around by the air