The air fryer sold America on the promise of frozen food done better, and America bought in. What home cooks discovered along the way is that the appliance sitting on their counter functions as a real oven, capable of roasting, baking and browning. For many, the big kitchen oven has become an afterthought while the air fryer does the cooking.
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