High Street kitchen and homewear retailer Lakeland currently has £50 off the price of four of its most popular air fryers. The retailer has today cut the price of its own-brand gadget, bringing that one down to less than £100.
The Lakeland Dual Basket Air Fryer, nine litres, is now down to £99.99. The gadget has a 4.5 star rating on the Lakeland site and its twin baskets make it possible to cook two separate foods at the same time - with separate temperature settings.
Two Ninja dual basket air fryers are also discounted - each with £50 off.
The Ninja Foodie Dual Air Fryer 7.6litre is now down to £169.99 and the Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer is down to £199.99.
And the Ninja Foodi Max Pro Grill Flat Plate and Air Fryer is down from £299.99 to £249.99.
An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that cooks food by circulating hot air around it, similar to a convection oven. It's designed to mimic the results of deep frying but with significantly less oil or even without using any oil at all.
The basic mechanism of an air fryer involves a heating element and a powerful fan. The heating element generates heat, which is then rapidly circulated by the fan to create a convection current. This circulating hot air cooks the food placed in the fryer's basket, resulting in a crispy exterior and a moist interior, similar to the texture achieved through deep frying.
Air fryers offer a healthier alternative to traditional deep frying because they require much less oil. While deep frying typically involves submerging food in large amounts of oil, air fryers typically require only a small amount, often just a tablespoon or less. This can significantly reduce the calorie and fat content of the food while still achieving a crispy and tasty result.
Air fryers are versatile appliances that can cook a wide variety of foods, including but not limited to French fries, chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, fish fillets, and even baked goods like muffins or cookies. Many air fryers come with adjustable temperature controls and cooking timers, allowing you to customize the cooking process for different types of food.
It's worth noting that while air fryers can produce delicious and healthier versions of fried foods, they may not replicate the exact taste and texture of deep frying. However, they provide a convenient and efficient way to enjoy crispy food with reduced oil consumption.
