Aerogrill - what is it?
Every housewife dreams that in her kitchen was not only comfortable, but also had all the required equipment. With the development of technology, an increasingly frequent “king” of modern kitchens is air grill. What is it, why is it used and how to choose the right device, you will learn from this article.
to contents ↑What is an air grill?
When visiting a modern home appliance store, housewives often wonder what an air grill is and why it is needed. This kitchen appliance is a small convection oven that prepares culinary delights by treating the products with streams of heated air to high temperatures.
Such a technique is presented in the form of a glass container with a lid, which is equipped with heating elements and fans driving the flow of hot air.
Important! There are models of air grills that allow you to independently adjust the speed of circulation of air flows. With the help of this appliance it is possible to cook culinary dishes in the temperature range from 60 to 260 degrees.
To understand what an air grill is and why it is needed, a little understanding of its structure is enough. It consists of the following components.
Important! We invite you to read another article on our website. The information from it will help you understand the question, how to choose an air grill.
Working capacity
The main component of the air grill is a transparent container that resembles a pan. It is made of heat-resistant and durable glass.
The most popular size of the air grill is a working volume of 10-11 liters, but if necessary, you can purchase a more compact 7-liter unit.
Important! The main container is mounted on a special stand, which protects the surface of the table from exposure to high temperatures.
Functional cover
From above, the transparent container of the air grill is covered with a lid, which is the heaviest of the elements of the device and can reach 2.5 kg. It is on her
there are heating elements and a fan on the inside, and a user control panel is located on the outside.
Heating system
The heating elements of the device have a power of 600 watts and come in 2 types:
- halogen;
- tubular.
Important! If you want to buy an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient device, then these requirements are met by halogen heaters. In addition, halogen is not susceptible to corrosion and oxidation. But tubular heating systems are cheaper and their service life is somewhat longer.
Fan
Fans direct the flow of heated air in several directions at once. It is with the help of a ventilation system that air enters first from top to bottom, and then from bottom to top.
to contents ↑Important! The most modern air grills have 3 modes of air flow velocity. Based on this, it becomes clear what an air grill is and why it is needed. This is a multifunctional device, with which you can cook absolutely any dishes.
Varieties of air grills and what you can cook in them
Having decided to buy an air grill, many housewives ask themselves a question - how to choose this miracle of technology? There are 2 main types of devices:
- Simple.In order to please the family with simple daily culinary dishes, a simple air grill with a minimum set of functions will be quite enough. Such a unit is able to quickly and tasty cook porridges and soups, bake meat, fish or vegetables.
- Multifunctional. Devices have three speeds of air circulation, and therefore the culinary capabilities of such devices are much wider. In this type of grill, you can not only cook simple dishes, but also stew, smoke, bake pies and bagels, cook mulled wine, yogurt or meringues.
Important! The air grill has a lot of functions and modes, however, the opinion that it can replace the kitchen equipment familiar to every housewife is erroneous. The fact is that with this appliance you will not be able to cook dishes that require the gradual addition of ingredients. Yes, and previously familiar culinary research can have a completely different taste.
How to choose an air grill?
After you figured out what an air grill is and what it is for, it's time to go shopping. Going to the store for such a kitchen appliance, it is worth paying attention to the following selection criteria:
- The volume of a glass saucepan is indicated mainly by two indicators, which is explained by the ring included in the kit to increase the working volume.
- The type of attachment of the cover may also vary. Today, units with a folding or removable design are sold. The hinged lid is attached by brackets and must have a shock absorber in case of unforeseen slamming.
- The most popular manufacturers of air grills are Unit, Hotter, Vitesse, Ves Electric. Give them preference and you are unlikely to have problems with the equipment during its operation.
- The type of control for this type of kitchen equipment can be mechanical or electronic. Some models of air grill have built-in timers that allow you to cook food for the required time.
Important! The price of kitchen appliances depends on its technical characteristics. The most budgetary models are those with one speed, a removable lid and a mechanical control system. But a multifunctional air grill will naturally cost more.
Advantages and disadvantages of aerogrill
Like any air grill technique, it has its advantages and disadvantages. The positive qualities of the kitchen unit include the following:
- The main advantage of an air grill is the fact that with its help you can cook tasty and, at the same time, healthy food without oil or fat. This effect is achieved due to the circulation of hot air around the ingredients, which contributes to the draining of fat into a glass flask and the preservation of all the useful properties of food.
- There is the possibility of preparing a variety of dishes, thanks to several temperature conditions.
- The air grill is compact enough to be convenient to carry with you to the cottage or rest by the sea.
But like any device, the air grill has its drawbacks:
- Baking in this appliance is not always perfect, because there is often a situation where the product is burnt on top, but the bottom was not baked enough.
- Due to its small capacity, it is unlikely that with this appliance it will be possible to cook large-sized chicken or goose.
- The glass bulb heats up quite a lot, and long-term operation of the device at high capacities can increase the financial cost of electricity consumed.
Important! You already understood that an air grill is an independent household appliance that cannot replace a multicooker or a double boiler. These appliances are also worth your attention. We have prepared interesting comparisons, the information from which will help you make the right choice:
How to use aerogrill?
Despite the fact that each device comes with detailed instructions for its use, we still decided to give some recommendations that will help in the proper use of a recently purchased unit:
- Before cooking, select your favorite recipe from the book that came with the product. In it you will find a detailed description of the preparation of a dish, with detailed instructions for using the air grill and setting all the required parameters.
- Place all the necessary ingredients in the device's container and cover it tightly.
- On the control panel, set all the required parameters - fan speed, temperature and cooking time. When the heating of the air grill reaches the required level, fans will be connected to the device, which will distill the hot air through the working space of the unit.
- After using the appliance, clean it with the self-cleaning function.
to contents ↑Important! If the working area of the device is too dirty, you can remove the glass flask and wash it by hand. But do not grasp it immediately after cooking, as it will be hot.
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We hope that thanks to this article you learned what aerogrill is and realized all its positive properties. And deciding to buy this miracle device, you can please your loved ones with delicious culinary masterpieces with minimal effort and time.
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