Aerogril - what is it?

Every mistress dreams that in her kitchen was not only cozy, but also had all the necessary equipment. With the development of technology, the increasingly frequent "king" of modern cuisines is aerogril. What is it, why it is used and how to choose the right device, you will learn from this article.

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What is aerogril?

When visiting a modern home appliances store, the housewives often ask themselves what is aerogrill and what is it for? This kitchen appliance is a small-sized convection oven that prepares culinary delicacies by treating products with streams heated to high air temperatures.

This technique is presented in the form of a glass container with a lid, which is equipped with heating elements and chasing the flow of hot air fans.

Important! There are models of aerogrill, which allow you to independently regulate the speed of air circulation. With the help of such a device you can cook culinary dishes in the temperature range from 60 to 260 degrees.

To understand what an aerogrill is and why it is needed, it is enough to understand a little of its device. It consists of the following components.

Working capacity

The main component of aerogrill is a transparent container, reminiscent of a pan. It is made of heat-resistant and durable glass.

The most popular size of aerogrill is the capacity of 10-11 liters capacity, but if necessary, you can buy a more compact 7-liter unit.

Important! The main tank is installed on a special stand, which protects the table surface from the effects of high temperatures.

Functional cover

The transparent transparent capacity of the aerogrill is covered with a lid, which is the heaviest of the elements of the device and can reach 2.5 kg. It is on it

on the inside are heating elements and a fan, and outside is a user control panel.

Heating system

Heating elements of the device have power from 600 W and there are 2 types:

• halogen;
• are tubular.

Important! If you want to buy an environmentally friendly and energy-saving device, then these requirements are met by halogen heaters. In addition, halogen is not subject to corrosion and oxidation. But tubular heating systems are cheaper and their service life is somewhat longer.

Fan

The fans direct the heated air flows in several directions at once. It is with the help of the ventilation system that air comes first from the top to the bottom, and then from the bottom to the top.

Important! The most modern aerogrills have 3 modes of air circulation speed. Proceeding from this it becomes clear what an aerogrill is and why it is needed. It is a multifunctional device, with which you can cook absolutely any dishes.

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Varieties of aerogrills and what can be cooked in them

Having decided to buy aerogrill, many mistresses are wondering - how to choose this miracle of technology? There are 2 main types of devices:

• Simple. In order to please the family with simple daily culinary dishes, it will be enough to have a simple aerogrill with a minimal set of functions. Such an aggregate can quickly and deliciously prepare porridges and soups, bake meat, fish or vegetables.
• Multifunctional. Instruments have three speeds of air circulation, and therefore the culinary possibilities of such devices are much wider. In aerogrile of this type you can not only cook simple dishes, but also stew, smoke, bake cakes and bagels, cook mulled wine, yogurt or meringue.

Important! Aerogrill has quite a lot of functions and modes, but the view that it can replace the familiar kitchen appliances for every housewife is erroneous. The fact is that with the help of this device you will not be able to cook dishes that require the gradual addition of ingredients. And the usual culinary researches can have a completely different taste.

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How to choose an aerogrill?

After you figured out what an aerogrill is and what it's for, it's time to go shopping. Going to the store for such a kitchen appliance, you should pay attention to the following selection criteria:

1. The volume of a glass saucepan is indicated mainly by two factors, which is explained by the supplied ring to increase the working volume.
2. The type of attachment of the cover can also be different. Today, units with a hinged or removable structure are sold. The hinged cover is attached by means of brackets and must necessarily have a shock absorber in case of an unexpected slamming.
3. The most popular manufacturers of aerogrills are the companies Unit, Hotter, Vitesse, Ves Electric. Give them a preference and you are unlikely to have problems with the technique during its operation.
4. The type of management of this kind of kitchen appliances can be mechanical or electronic. Some models of aerogrill have built-in timers, which allow you to prepare food at the required time.

Important! The price of kitchen appliances depends on its technical characteristics. The most budgetary are models with one speed, a removable cover and a mechanical control system. But a multifunctional aerogrlio will naturally cost more.

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Advantages and disadvantages of the aerogrile

As with any aerogrill technique, there are advantages and disadvantages. The positive features of the kitchen unit include the following:

• The main advantage of aerogrill is the fact that it can be used to prepare tasty and, at the same time, useful food without oil or fat. This effect is achieved due to the circulation of hot air around the ingredients, which contributes to the flow of fat into the glass flask and preserve all the useful properties of food.
• It is possible to prepare a variety of dishes, thanks to several temperature regimes.
• Aerogrill is compact enough that it would be convenient to carry it with you to the cottage or rest by the sea.

But as with any device, aerogrip has its own drawbacks:

• Baking in this device does not always turn out to be ideal, because there is often a situation when the product is burnt on top, but the bottom is not baked too much.
• Due to the small capacity, it is unlikely to be able to cook large chicken or goose with this appliance.
• The glass bulb heats up sufficiently, and the continued operation of the device at high power can increase the financial costs of consumed electricity.

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How to use aerogril?

Despite the fact that each device is accompanied with detailed instructions for its use, we still decided to give several recommendations that will help in the correct use of the newly purchased unit:

1. Before preparing food, select the desired recipe of the dish from the book attached to the product. In it you will find a detailed description of the preparation of a dish, with detailed instructions on the use of aerogrill and setting all the required parameters.
2. Put all the necessary ingredients in the apparatus and cover it tightly with a lid.
3. On the control panel, set all the required parameters - fan speed, temperature and cooking time. When the heating of the aerogrill has reached the required level, fans will be connected to the device to operate hot air through the working space of the unit.
4. After using the device, clean it using the self-cleaning function.

Important! If the working area of ​​the instrument is too dirty, you can remove the glass flask and wash it by hand. But do not handle it immediately after cooking, as it will be hot.

We hope that thanks to this article you learned what aerogril is and realized all its positive properties. And deciding to buy this miracle device, you can please your loved ones with delicious culinary masterpieces with minimal effort and time.