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Full-Size Air Fry Oven vs Countertop Air Fryer
How to Use Air Fry Oven Models
Top Wall Ovens & Ranges with Air Fry
The modern oven is an incredible asset to your kitchen with many of the newest models offering incredible features that have been innovatively designed to enhance and simplify your cooking experience. Some of these features remain unused by many people, simply because they don’t understand their benefits or how they work. In this how-to guide, we’re shining the spotlight on the Air Fry feature that is included in many ovens on the market today. Keep reading to learn more about what Air Fry is, why it is hugely beneficial to the cooking experience, and how to use air fry oven models in your kitchen today.
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Maybe you have found yourself asking, “What is an air fry oven?” The answer is simpler than you might think.
An air fryer is a kitchen appliance designed to replicate the crispy and crunchy texture of fried foods by using hot air circulation. It works by rapidly circulating hot air around the food, creating a crispy layer similar to that achieved through deep frying. This is accomplished through a process called convection cooking.
While your typical radiant oven uses heated elements in an oven to cook food and primarily cooks from the top and bottom, an air fry convection oven uses convection cooking by circulating hot air around the food very rapidly with a fan, cooking it from all angles. This creates the crispy exterior you desire while keeping the interior moist.
Air fry ovens are a wonderful addition to the modern kitchen. They offer efficient, crispy cooking with less oil, so they also align with healthy eating habits. They're perfect for health-conscious individuals seeking convenience without sacrificing taste or texture and are ideal for people who want quick, versatile, and delicious meals.
Full-Size Air Fry Oven vs Countertop Air Fryer
Full size air fry ovens are larger than countertop air fryers and can accommodate larger quantities of food. If you are cooking for a family or large group of people, a full-size air fry oven is more suited for your needs, but if you cook for only one to two people, a countertop version might be the better choice for you.
Let’s do a quick breakdown of air frying pros and cons to give you a better idea of whether air frying in ovens is right for you!
Air Fry Oven Pros
✅ Versatility: Air Fry ovens offer a wider range of cooking functions beyond just air frying, making them more versatile in the kitchen.
✅ Capacity: Their capacity is also beneficial since they can accommodate larger quantities of food, making them more suitable for families or gatherings.
✅ Design: Air Fry ovens are built-in (with the exception of those found on ranges), so it’s easier to seamlessly integrate them into any kitchen.
Air Fry Oven Cons
✖ Installation: They do require more space since they’re larger, so if you have a small kitchen, this could pose a difficulty.
✖ Price: Full-sized airy fry ovens are higher in cost than countertop air fryers, making them less attainable for some budgets.
✖ Maintenance: The installation and maintenance of a full-size model is also something to consider. They may require professional installation, and if they have additional functions, there might be more components to maintain and deal with in the long run.
How to Use Air Fry Oven Models
If you’ve ever used convection baking, you’re already more familiar with the Air Fry mode on an oven than you think. With that said, here are some helpful tips to ensure whatever you bake with this oven setting comes out to golden perfection.
What Temperature Do You Air Fry in an Oven?
When using an oven for air frying, you typically want to follow the rules for baking with a convection oven. That is, you’ll want to adjust the temperature 25 degrees lower to account for the heat to surface area created by fan convection.
For fish and poultry, the best temperature is 350-400°F, while the temperature you should use for bread and pastries is closer to 350-375°F.
Air Fry Time vs Oven Time
Air frying ovens are generally faster than traditional convection ovens for cooking. This is because air fryers are designed to circulate hot air rapidly around the food, creating a cooking environment that is more efficient in terms of heat transfer.
While the exact time difference can vary depending on factors like the specific recipe, the quantity and type of food being cooked, and the appliance's power wattage, it's typical that air frying can be 20% to 50% faster than using a convection oven. For instance, a dish that might take 30 minutes to cook in a convection oven might only take 15 to 20 minutes to cook in an air fryer. A general rule of thumb is to adjust air fry oven cooking times by 25% and check from there.
How to Convert Oven Time to Air Fry Time
If a recipe calls for 30 minutes of baking, you'll want to check for doneness around 21 minutes in an air fry oven. Adjustments may be needed based on specific recipes and ingredients, but typically using the rule of 25% less time in an air fryer than a conventional oven is a safe bet.
What Can You Air Fry in an Oven?
The air fry setting works well for foods that benefit from crispy textures with minimal oil use. Some great options for air fry include fries, chicken wings, fish fillets, and vegetables like brussels sprouts or broccoli. Foods with high moisture content, like leafy greens, aren't ideal when it comes to air frying. Delicate items like soufflés or anything in a loose batter also will likely not fare well due to the powerful air circulation.
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Top Wall Ovens & Ranges with Air Fry
Having the power of air fry technology in the kitchen is the mark of a modern cook ready to tackle recipes on a whole new level. If you’re ready to experience air frying, here are a few wall ovens and ranges with the best air fry oven settings for your money.
GE Profile™ 30" Stainless Steel Single Electric Wall Oven
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This GE air fry oven is an ideal option for kitchens that only need a single oven to get by. We love this model’s air fry setting because it allows users to pop items in—frozen or fresh—and its rapid heating starts the cooking process immediately. Aside from the incredible air fry option, this oven also features built-in Wi-Fi, precision cooking modes, as well as a 7” touch display for easy control. Plus, the self-clean feature makes it easy to keep your oven looking pristine at all times.
Featured GE Profile PTS7000SNSS review: “I love my GE Profile Wall Oven! Love the air fryer the oven is so quiet you can't hear it running.”
Whirlpool® 30" PrintShield™ Black Stainless Steel Single Electric Wall Oven
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This Whirlpool air fry oven is simple by design, offering an easy-to-use experience that even novice oven users can operate. With an 8-in-1 setting, including true convection, this snazzy number is ready to handle all your menus. Enjoy using it along with digital controls and smart home compatibility ready to use anytime, anywhere, all w rapped I a black stainless steel exterior for a timeless presentation that adds an aura of class and style to your kitchen.
Maytag® 30" Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel Single Electric Wall Oven with Air Fryer
Aside from featuring no preheat air fry, this 30” Maytag oven also contains a dishwasher-safe air fry basket to make after-meal cleanup more convenient. The Keep Warm™ setting and Hidden Bake feature are also huge assets to this oven, not to mention its heavy-duty racks and high-temperature self-clean. This oven will bring numerous benefits to your kitchen.
Featured Maytag MOES6030LZ review: “Wow! What an upgrade! I had to get a range and it was such an upgraded look for my kitchen! Everything is great about this oven. It doesn't take a lot of space since it's a single wall oven. It's got the best features available and it's really high tech. Best is the air fryer. Unbelievably good.”
Café™ Matte White 30" Slide In Double Oven Electric Range
The no-preheat air fry feature is just the first of many amazing features that this Café range has to offer. Other standouts include built-in Wi-Fi, True Convection, and a Power Boil cooktop element to make your cooking efforts far easier. Like all Café appliances, quality comes first, as evident with the addition of Tough Racks that ensure you can cook any size dish you need, no matter how heavy. An excellent addition to your kitchen, this air fry range will astound you with all it has to offer.
Featured Café CES750P2MS1 review: “It's a great combination of sleek classy looks and excellent easy logical function. I especially like the flat cooking surface, back lighted knobs and interior oven walls and racks with dark easy clean finishes.”
Frigidaire Gallery® 30" Stainless Steel Freestanding Gas Range with Air Fry
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This Frigidaire air fry oven boasts a top-rate crisper setting, among many other benefits that favor the everyday home cook. Atop is a five-burner cooktop with up to 18K BTUs of heat to easily cook as many dishes as you need, while the True Convection and Quick Boil Burner functions only add to the convenience. While most air fry ovens are run by electricity, this model is the perfect solution for a kitchen set up for gas cooking appliances.
Featured Frigidaire Gallery FGGH3047VF review: “We love our new Frigidaire range. It is large, quiet, efficient and looks great! The burners are perfectly sized and easy to control. The convection oven is quiet and has a lot of room for cooking.”
Whirlpool® 30" Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel Slide-In Electric Range with 7-in-1 Air Fry Oven
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This 7-in-1 oven has it all. Besides its amazing air fry mode, its FlexHeat™ Dual Radiant Elements make it easy to cook with all sizes of cookware. Frozen Bake™ Technology allows you to cook frozen items in a flash, and AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology helps you keep your oven clean no matter how much you use it. If you like using multiple methods to create diverse menus, this 30” range has all the right tools to make you look like a pro.
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