Cooking on a budget with an air fryer
Air fryers come in handy when there is no access to a full kitchen. They also keep energy costs down and don't heat up the kitchen on hot days.
Key points
- Air fryers are mini convection ovens
- Are great when cooking for one or two people
- Are small enough to take on a road trip or to the dorm
- Cook budget staples like potatoes, eggs, and vegetables
- Use less energy than conventional ovens
An air fryer acts like a mini convection oven and is a versatile appliance.
It’s great to have when there is no kitchen range available; in rooming houses or student dorms for example. And it’s easy to take along on a road trip for use in a motel room.
In a regular kitchen an air-fryer uses a lot less energy than a full oven. That is good news for small households of one or two people, when there is only a small quantity of food to prepare or some left-overs to reheat.
It’s mainly designed to air-fry frozen convenience foods or cook raw meat and fish. While those are pricey, an air-fryer also shines when it comes to cooking with lower-cost ingredients.
- Potatoes: baked whole or fried in wedges
- Eggs: boiled, fried, or scrambled
- Bread: think toast or grilled-cheese sandwich
- Vegetables: think roasted carrots, roasted chickpeas, or home-made onion rings
- Flour: think home-made cookies
There is an inspiring amount of online content on social media to take an air-fryer to the next level, even on a budget!
