With the cost-of-living crisis having a huge impact on millions of people around the world, many are not only spending more wisely at the supermarket but also finding cheaper ways to prepare family meals.
One gadget that has become a kitchen must-have in the last five years is the air fryer as they have been found to be significantly more cost-effective in terms of energy use than a standard oven. Research by one UK company found that air fryers run at an average cost of around R1 200 a year, while an electric stove runs at around R6 800 per annum.
Another study found that while an oven with an average wattage of 3kW costs about R7 to run for 20 minutes, a 1kW air fryer would cost R2.
Further, a typical air fryer, which simulates deep frying by circulating hot air around the food, requires very little oil for cooking – less than a tablespoon if any at all – for the same results as deep frying. At current sunflower oil prices for a two-litre bottle, this will cost less than 50 cents in oil for the meal. The same dish that requires deep frying may use three cups of oil or around R30 per meal.
It’s no wonder then that the demand for air fryers have rocketed. Figures in the UK show that sales there have increased by 3 000 percent in the past 12 months while local retailers such as Checkers, Pick ‘n’ Pay and Game have all seen "a significant increase in the sale of air fryers in recent months."
One gadget that has become a kitchen must-have in the last five years is the air fryer as they have been found to be significantly more cost-effective in terms of energy use than a standard oven. Research by one UK company found that air fryers run at an average cost of around R1 200 a year, while an electric stove runs at around R6 800 per annum.
Another study found that while an oven with an average wattage of 3kW costs about R7 to run for 20 minutes, a 1kW air fryer would cost R2.
Further, a typical air fryer, which simulates deep frying by circulating hot air around the food, requires very little oil for cooking – less than a tablespoon if any at all – for the same results as deep frying. At current sunflower oil prices for a two-litre bottle, this will cost less than 50 cents in oil for the meal. The same dish that requires deep frying may use three cups of oil or around R30 per meal.
It’s no wonder then that the demand for air fryers have rocketed. Figures in the UK show that sales there have increased by 3 000 percent in the past 12 months while local retailers such as Checkers, Pick ‘n’ Pay and Game have all seen "a significant increase in the sale of air fryers in recent months."
Airfried wings recipe!
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Ingredients
1kg chicken wings, tips snipped off
sea salt
3tbs unsalted butter
¼ cup Sriracha sauce (or similar hot sauce)
2 tbs white vinegar
Method
Pat chicken wings dry with a paper towel and season with sea salt. Place half the wings in the air-fryer basket single layer (no stacking) and cook for 15 minutes at 200°C, turning over halfway through cooking, until skin has browned and chicken is cooked through. Remove, set aside and cook second batch of wings. When all the wings are done, combine in the air fryer and cook for 4 more minutes. Meanwhile in small saucepan, melt the butter then whisk in the sriracha and vinegar until well combined. Transfer hot cooked wings to a large bowl and pour over the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
1kg chicken wings, tips snipped off
sea salt
3tbs unsalted butter
¼ cup Sriracha sauce (or similar hot sauce)
2 tbs white vinegar
Method
Pat chicken wings dry with a paper towel and season with sea salt. Place half the wings in the air-fryer basket single layer (no stacking) and cook for 15 minutes at 200°C, turning over halfway through cooking, until skin has browned and chicken is cooked through. Remove, set aside and cook second batch of wings. When all the wings are done, combine in the air fryer and cook for 4 more minutes. Meanwhile in small saucepan, melt the butter then whisk in the sriracha and vinegar until well combined. Transfer hot cooked wings to a large bowl and pour over the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
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