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Welcome to Airfrying

Get ready to rethink everything you know about frying foods. The Philips Airfryer uses patented heat-circulation technology to fry fresh ingredients to crispy, golden brown perfection, all with little or no oil. Food is exposed to constant, circulating heat that cooks quickly and evenly. Airfrying uses only the smallest amount of oil but still produces a nice crisp exterior, so you can eat healthier without giving up the dishes you love.

The Philips Airfryer is ready to go after only a few minutes of preheating time, gives you the option of both preset cooking programs and manual time and temperature settings, alerts you when your food is ready, and then keeps it warm until serving. Large-capacity Airfryers allow you to cook for a crowd, and many models reach beyond frying to achieve expert baking, roasting, and grilling, too.

On the pages that follow, you’ll find a primer and plenty of useful tips on how to use the Airfryer to prepare lighter, better-for-you versions of more than 20 popular dishes, from breakfast through dinner and dessert. Try Crab Cake Eggs Benedict (page 25) for a weekend brunch, and a hot Fried Chicken Sandwich with Pickled Onion (page 30) for an unforgettable lunch. Main course selections also cook up lighter than classically fried versions, such as Crispy Fish Tacos (page 36), Curry Spiced Meatballs (page 39), and Salmon Fillet with Tapenade (page 35). Desserts can be air-baked, such as Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (page 46), or air-fried, such as Banana Bites with Salted Caramel Sauce (page 49). Even many of your favorite snacks, such as Avocado Fries (page 19), BBQ Popcorn Chicken (page 12), and Fried Pickles with Spicy Mayo (page 15), can now be enjoyed nearly guilt-free.