Air fryers are convenient quick, and cost less to use than an oven. A lot of people who own one use it to cook most of their meals.
But experts say there are a few things you should avoid cooking in one. According to Mashed, some foods will dry instead of fry, overcook, or just create a mess.
Raw vegetables
The Mirror reports that many critics claim the air fryer is a disaster when it comes to raw vegetables. Stephanie Pixley, deputy food editor of America's Test Kitchen, said the side of the roast closest to the heat source will "dry out or burn" well before the other side cooks thoroughly, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Bacon
Using the air fryer for bacon will likely cause a huge mess, according to the Food Network. This is because the air blows the bacon fat all over the inside of the fryer, requiring a huge clean up.
Burgers
Business Insider reports reaching medium-rare on the inside of the burger doesn't take long in the air fryer but the outside won't have time to brown. Burgers are best cooked using the oven or pan.
Chicken wings and a full chicken
Writer Terrence Doyle found the air fryer dehydrated the poultry into a cracked and leathery mess. When it comes to a full chicken, Stephanie Pixley, deputy food editor of America's Test Kitchen, said the side of the roast closest to the heat source will dry out or burn well before the other side cooks thoroughly.
