Is it safe to use foil in an oil-free fryer?
–Using aluminum foil to line an oil-free fryer helps food cook evenly while the pot remains clean, reducing the need for cleaning, but is this method safe?
Fast, convenient, and affordable, the oil-free fryer is an indispensable cooking support device for many families. Dropping food directly into the frying tray will cause stains and be difficult to clean. If you scrub vigorously, the paint layer inside the pot will peel off.
To overcome the above situation, many people line the frying tray with a layer of foil and then place the food on it to cook. This method helps the dish cook evenly, has a more fragrant flavor and reduces the need to clean the pot.
Is it safe to use foil in an oil-free fryer?
Sharing on VnExpress , Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Duy Thinh, an expert in food technology, said that foil is very light and thin, often used to wrap, wrap, cover on top or line the bottom when cooking and preserving. food management. Many people use foil to line the bottom of the air fryer due to its convenience and ease of cleaning after cooking.
According to him, using foil in an oil-free fryer when preparing food is basically safe if you know how to use it properly. The frying mechanism of the oil-free fryer helps heat up with an electric heat source, combined with convection heat dissipation, acting on foil with good thermal conductivity, helping food cook evenly in an evenly heated air environment.
Foil is essentially aluminum foil. Since ancient times, people have known how to use aluminum pots as cooking utensils. The aluminum film conducts heat well, helping food cook evenly, limiting the amount of oil in food when grilling. In addition, using foil in cooking also helps create better flavor.
Wrapping food in foil or placing it in the air fryer cage helps prevent grease from flowing to the bottom of the pot, food does not stick to the bottom of the pot, thereby making cleaning simpler and more convenient.
Thus, using foil in an oil-free fryer is safe and convenient.
How to use foil for an oil-free fryer
Aluminum foil is both safe and convenient for cooking, but to make your food delicious and flavorful, you need to know how to use it properly:
- Place a layer of foil on the bottom of the fryer, making sure there is space around the edge. Do not cover the edge with foil because it will prevent air from circulating freely, causing food to not cook evenly.
- Do not let grease overflow on the foil because too much and too hot grease flowing into the foil can cause fire or scorching.
- Replace foil after each use; You should use branded, thick and good quality paper.
- When wrapping food with foil, you should not wrap it too tightly. It isolates the food from the hot air in the pot, causing the food to not be crispy, prolonging the frying time and possibly causing the food to not cook evenly.
- To keep food from sticking to the foil, you should spray a layer of cooking oil or apply a layer of butter.
Note: When using foil in an oil-free fryer, you should not choose foods rich in acid such as lemon, vinegar or sour fruits. In foil, the metal component is aluminum; When the acid in these dishes reacts with aluminum, it will erode the foil; A small amount of aluminum can leach into food, causing adverse health effects.
