Should you use foil in an air fryer?

Using foil on the bottom of the oil-free fryer helps to cook evenly, better taste, especially, easier to clean the pot after baking.

Associate professor, Dr. Nguyen Duy Thinh, Institute of Food and Biotechnology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, said that foil is very light and thin, often used to wrap, wrap, cover or line the sides. below when cooking and storing food. Many people also use foil to line the bottom of the air fryer due to its convenience and ease of cleaning after baking.

The cook should change the foil after each use.

People wonder whether using foil to line the air fryer is harmful to health. According to Associate Professor Thinh, the use of silver or items made from silver when processing food is basically safe if you know how to use it properly . Based on the vacuum frying mechanism of the air fryer, which helps to heat the body with the heat source from electricity and combined with the convection heat dissipation, it acts on the foil with good heat conductivity, helping the food to cook evenly. in a uniformly hot air environment.

The foil is actually aluminum foil. Since ancient times, people have used aluminum pots for cooking. When used, the aluminum film is good at conducting heat to help the food cook evenly and quickly, limiting the amount of oil in the food when baking. Besides, using foil to wrap food helps create better flavor. In addition, wrapping food with foil or placing it in the fryer helps prevent fat from flowing to the bottom of the pot, making cleaning simpler and easier.

Studies around the world also show the benefits of foil in food preservation. "In short, using foil for air fryers is safe, " said the expert.

Users note some points for better food. Place a layer of foil on the bottom of the baking pan, making sure there's some space around the edge. Do not cover the edges as this will prevent air from circulating freely, resulting in unevenly cooked food. Do not let grease spill over aluminum foil, causing food to burn or burn. Do not wrap food too tightly in foil, it will cook unevenly.

Besides, the cook should change the foil after each use . Use aluminum foil to bake food with a good thickness. If you want your food not to stick to the foil, apply a layer of butter or oil or a non-stick spray.