Air Fryers

What is the difference is between a traditional Oven and an Air Fryer? Well your Oven is used to produce heat from either gas or electricity, and the heat is slowly dispersed over time. Whereas, an Air Fryer will use rapid air technology to produce the heat rather than the element.

Air Fryers and convection ovens cook food faster as a result of this system allowing for more heat to be distributed across the appliance. In addition to, the countertop size allows air fryers and convection ovens to heat quickly. It also positions the food closer to the heating elements, encouraging food to cook more rapidly.

 

The Specifics of Air Fryers

Many customers believe that these are just purely for Commercial Kitchens, which simply isn’t true. Therefore, air fryers can be an essential part of domestic kitchen equipment. They are condensed into a small kitchen appliance and are much easier to manage than a domestic fryer.

Many domestic fryers also come equipped with timers, ventilation systems, filters and temperature controls. The ventilation systems are essential as they help reduce the oil and grease odours. This makes the filters important to extend the appliance’s life and try to remove as much debris as possible.

 

HEATING

When it comes to domestic kitchen fryers UK, the heat comes from the top. On the other hand in a convection oven, it comes from the top and the bottom. The top-down method style makes it more concentrated and cooks food faster. 

 

FANS

The fan is located within the appliance, directly below the heating element. In a convection oven, the fan is located at the back, either in the centre or side. Also, Air fryers have quicker fans which operate faster than convection fans.

 

COOKING TIMES FOR AIR FRYERS AND OVENS 

Moreover, an air fryer can only accommodate a smaller portion of food than a convection oven. This means that if you are serving a large gathering, it will take you a long time to cook batches with an air fryer, whereas, in a convection oven, you can do the same job faster. 

 

PROS

Air fryers are smaller and take up less space in the kitchen.

Air fryers produce crispier food than their oven counterparts.

Air fryers allow for quick and even cooking with little flipping or tossing.

 

CONS

A commercial air fryer is more expensive than a convection oven, yet a domestic air fryer will be cheaper.

It isn't easy to clean an air fryer. With an air fryer, you have to clean out the appliance after every use.

Air fryers can be louder than convection ovens.

 

WHICH IS BETTER? AIR FRYERS OR CONVECTION OVENS

Due to Air fryers being smaller in size, they don't require heating a large appliance like an oven, so they cook quicker than convection ovens. Also, the perforated racks allow fat to drip onto the pan, preventing your food from absorbing the excess oil. As a result, minimises calories and becomes crispier with it being dryer.

However, you can cook more food in a convection oven UK at one time than what you can with any air fryer. Ultimately it comes down to how you prefer to cook your food; we even recommend investing in both.

 

Paul Davies Kitchens: High Quality Air Fryers

When it comes to air fryers in commercial kitchens, they are usually made out of mild steel or stainless steel. Stainless steel is less likely to corrode compared to mild steel. Stainless steel is also less likely to change shape over time due to heat, so stainless steel fryers are most likely to come with a better warranty than mild steel fryers.

Furthermore, ventilation systems are vital as they help reduce the oil and grease odours, while the filters are there to extend the oil's life and try to remove as much debris and food dirt as possible.

 

Paul Davies Kitchens will overhaul your kitchen

Paul Davies Kitchens & Appliances boast an exceptional range of fitted kitchens and appliances. This is an excellent way of completely updating your kitchen, bringing it into the 21st century.

So if you are looking for information on how we can keep your commercial kitchen in the best shape possible. No matter if it’s with a service and maintenance plan or using our engineers to install your latest commercial catering equipment. So we recommend that you get in touch with one of our team today!

 

ABOUT US

Paul Davies Kitchens & Appliances have been providing only the finest kitchen appliances at the most affordable prices. We are constantly scanning the market to see the latest products, trends and innovation amongst kitchen appliances. This will certainly apply to your domestic air fryers and convection ovens, so feel free to browse in-store and online.