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There's a Surprising New Health Benefit of Cooking With an Air Fryer and It Makes Total Sense


Published on 2024-12-13 19:43:30 - MSN
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  • Fact checked by Nick Blackmer New research revealed that air frying produced the least indoor air pollution compared to four other cooking methods.Indoor air pollution may increase the risk of chronic illnesses like respiratory disease,

The article from MSN highlights a new health benefit associated with using an air fryer for cooking. According to the piece, air fryers not only reduce the amount of oil needed for cooking, thereby cutting down on calorie intake, but they also help in reducing the formation of acrylamide, a potentially harmful chemical that forms when starchy foods like potatoes are cooked at high temperatures. This reduction occurs because air fryers cook food more evenly and at slightly lower temperatures compared to traditional deep frying, which minimizes the conditions under which acrylamide forms. This makes air frying a healthier cooking method, aligning with the growing consumer interest in reducing dietary exposure to harmful substances while still enjoying fried-like foods.

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