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With the improvement of living standards, kitchens are becoming more and more efficient and intelligent. However, when choosing kitchen appliances, because the kitchen space is relatively small, too many appliances will make the kitchen appear more messy, and many appliances are not used, and when they are bought, they will be put aside to eat ashes, so when choosing kitchen appliances, you need to understand whether it is suitable for you first, and then buy to avoid waste. Today we will talk about which is more suitable for home use, air fryer, oven, or microwave.
1. Air fryer.
The air fryer is simply an oven with a fan, using high-speed air circulation technology, using high-temperature air to heat food, and using the fat of the ingredients themselves to fry food, so that the ingredients are dehydrated and the surface becomes golden and crispy
Advantages: The air fryer uses high-speed hot air circulation technology, which only needs to use a small amount or no grease, which is more in line with modern people's pursuit of healthy eating.
The air fryer is very easy to operate and easy to use, and can cook a variety of ingredients, such as chicken wings, fries, etc.
Disadvantages: The capacity of the air fryer is relatively small, only a few liters, which is not suitable for cooking a large number of ingredients, and is only suitable for families with a relatively small population. In addition, the air fryer uses less fat when cooking the ingredients, so the taste may be dry and hairy.
2. Oven. The oven is a traditional cookware, and most households currently use electric heating appliances that use electric heating elements to emit radiant heat to bake food.
Advantages: The oven is very rich in functions, such as baking, roasting, fermentation, sterilization, drying, etc., which can be easily completed. And the meat baked in the oven is tender and juicy, and the taste is very good.
The temperature control of the electric oven is very flexible, generally in the range of 50-250 for precise cooking.
In addition, the capacity of the oven is very large, and the commonly used ones at home are generally about 40L.
Disadvantages: Although the oven has rich functions, it is relatively complicated to operate, such as preheating before use, cooking time is relatively long, etc., and the use of ovens has relatively high professional requirements. Compared with microwave ovens and air fryers, the energy consumption of ovens is relatively high.
3. Microwave oven.
The microwave oven uses a high-frequency electromagnetic wave to penetrate the food with an oscillation frequency of 2450MHz, so that the water molecules in the food change with the microwave field, resulting in a phenomenon similar to friction, which increases the water temperature.
Pros: The microwave oven has a relatively short cooking time, which is suitable for heating food quickly. And compared with air fryers and ovens, microwave ovens consume less energy, which is ideal for heating some meals, defrosting ingredients, etc.
Cons: Microwave-cooked food may not taste as good as air fryers and ovens, and it is not suitable for all ingredients. Using a microwave oven may destroy the nutrition and taste of some ingredients, and even cause fire.
In general, air fryers, ovens, and microwave ovens have their own advantages and disadvantages, and you can choose according to your needs.
Among them, the air fryer is easy to use and relatively small in size, which is suitable for people who have a relatively small kitchen, rent a house, need to cook frequently, but have no time to clean up or are too lazy to clean up. It is very suitable for some health experts, ** enthusiasts, etc. who need to control their fat intake.
The oven has relatively high requirements for professionalism, so it is more suitable for people who like to bake, have certain cooking skills, and have a certain amount of time to cook. And some novices and usually busy people are not recommended to choose.
The microwave oven is simple and convenient to use, suitable for office workers with a fast pace of life, especially those who have simple cooking requirements and need to heat up quickly.