{"id":21082,"date":"2026-07-21T16:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/?p=21082"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:28:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:28:00","slug":"experts-caution-against-using-air-fryers-instead-of-ovens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/experts-caution-against-using-air-fryers-instead-of-ovens\/","title":{"rendered":"Experts caution against using air fryers instead of ovens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"385\">Air fryers have quickly become a kitchen favorite, promising crispy food with less oil and faster cooking times. But recently, experts have issued an important warning:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"384\">they shouldn\u2019t completely replace traditional ovens<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"102wlx8\" data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"427\">\u00a0Why Air Fryers Are So Popular<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"572\">An\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">air fryer<\/span><\/span>\u00a0works by circulating hot air around food, creating a crispy texture similar to frying\u2014without deep oil.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"599\">People love them because:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"698\">\n<li data-section-id=\"14s3g6t\" data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"625\">They cook food faster<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10t67rz\" data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"668\">Use less oil (healthier in some cases)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"edcfc6\" data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"698\">Are easy to use and clean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1nkbb7b\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"729\">\u00a0The Expert Warning<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"852\">While convenient, relying only on an air fryer instead of a full\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">oven<\/span><\/span>\u00a0can have downsides.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"if040i\" data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"875\">1. Uneven Cooking<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"910\">Air fryers are small, which means:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1003\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1hz6w51\" data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"952\">Food can cook unevenly if overcrowded<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"phj2x4\" data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1003\">Larger meals are difficult to prepare properly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1vehdhe\" data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1044\">2. Risk of Overprocessed Meals<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1083\">Many people use air fryers mainly for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1133\">\n<li data-section-id=\"90p25l\" data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1100\">Frozen fries<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eahdgx\" data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1112\">Nuggets<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"mhkikl\" data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1133\">Processed snacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1167\">This can lead to a diet high in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1209\">\n<li data-section-id=\"69kgf6\" data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1176\">Salt<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ja1ct9\" data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1190\">Additives<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1huf8qe\" data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1209\">Unhealthy fats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"dvdpb4\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1246\">3. Not Ideal for All Foods<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1287\">Some dishes are better suited for ovens:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1351\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1x4031e\" data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1313\">Baking (cakes, bread)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13abt0d\" data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1330\">Large roasts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bhd4ng\" data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1351\">Multi-dish meals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1431\">Air fryers simply don\u2019t have the space or consistent heat distribution needed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1431\"><strong><span dir=\"auto\">continued on the next page<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1780671883193-0\" data-google-query-id=\"COahisKX5JUDFQFQHQkdqi4zQw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23044806371\/ATX4_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page-links page-btn\"><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"oj3i3\" data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1470\">4. Potential Health Concerns<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1630\">Cooking starchy foods (like fries) at high temperatures can produce\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1553\">acrylamide<\/strong>, a chemical linked to health risks when consumed in large amounts over time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1721\">This doesn\u2019t mean air fryers are dangerous\u2014but\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1720\">moderation and proper cooking are key<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1gjwnv3\" data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1770\">\u00a0Air Fryer vs Oven: The Right Balance<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1lotktn\" data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1797\">Use an air fryer for:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1874\">\n<li data-section-id=\"121c1zv\" data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1813\">Quick meals<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"p7il9x\" data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1832\">Small portions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ypv9q9\" data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1856\">Reheating leftovers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"oxh4nh\" data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1874\">Crispy snacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"wqko2h\" data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1896\">Use an oven for:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1959\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fq5cys\" data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1919\">Family-sized meals<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ngn2lc\" data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1930\">Baking<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ov5c7y\" data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1959\">Even, controlled cooking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1oaokua\" data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1999\">\u00a0Smart Cooking Tips (Astuce)<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2159\">\n<li data-section-id=\"785l08\" data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2041\">Don\u2019t overcrowd your air fryer basket<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"u6u5k7\" data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2080\">Shake or flip food halfway through<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1387lg7\" data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2126\">Mix fresh ingredients with processed ones<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12cllws\" data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2159\">Alternate between appliances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"17h0pnd\" data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2185\">\u00a0Final Takeaway<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2363\">Air fryers are a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2248\">great tool\u2014but not a complete replacement<\/strong>\u00a0for ovens. The healthiest and most effective approach is to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2328\">use both wisely<\/strong>, depending on what you\u2019re cooking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air fryers have quickly become a kitchen favorite, promising crispy food with less oil and faster cooking times. 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