Here’s a balanced, expert‑informed look at why some people are now cautioned against using air fryers instead of ovens for all their cooking—especially for certain dishes, portions, and long‑term needs. (জ্ঞানী বাবা!)
❗ Experts Warn: Don’t Replace Your Oven With an Air Fryer for Everything
Air fryers are very popular because they’re fast, convenient, and often healthier than deep frying. But nutritionists, kitchen experts, and consumer advisors say they’re not always the best substitute for a conventional oven in every situation. (জ্ঞানী বাবা!)
🧑🍳 1. Smaller Capacity Means More Batches
Air fryers are great for single portions or small meals, but:
- They handle much less food than an oven, so cooking for a family often means multiple batches.
- This can cancel out the time and energy benefits you thought you’d gain.
- Overcrowding the basket also leads to uneven cooking. (জ্ঞানী বাবা!)
⏱️ 2. Not Always Faster or More Efficient
- For very small meals, air fryers often preheat and cook faster than ovens.
- But if you’re cooking larger meals, full trays, roasts, or multi‑component dishes, an oven often wins for efficiency, space, and consistent heat distribution.
- Experts warn that if you constantly use an air fryer for everything, the energy savings may disappear. (জ্ঞানী বাবা!)
🍗 3. Some Foods Are Better in an Oven
Certain dishes don’t adapt well to air frying:
- Whole roasts, large cuts of meat, and casseroles cook more evenly in an oven.
- Breads and baked goods can develop better texture and rise more fully with the steady, ambient heat of an oven.
Air fryers’ intense hot air circulation isn’t always ideal. (জ্ঞানী বাবা!)
🔥 4. Potential Safety and Usability Concerns
- Air fryers must be used with proper airflow and space; poor placement or overloading can cause overheating or mechanical issues.
- Some models have also been subject to consumer recalls due to overheating risks when misused. (জ্ঞানী বাবা!)
🧠 What This Means in Practice
✅ Air Fryers Are Great for:
- Quick snacks and small portions
- Crispy foods with little oil
- Reheating leftovers
❌ Air Fryers Are Not Ideal for:
- Large family meals
- Dishes needing even, slow baking
- Multi‑rack cooking or full trays
🧾 Bottom Line
Air fryers are excellent supplemental kitchen tools, but experts caution against thinking they can fully replace ovens for larger, more complex, or batch cooking. They’re ideal for specific tasks—but ovens still have a strong place in a well‑equipped kitchen. (জ্ঞানী বাবা!)
Would you like a quick comparison chart showing which dishes are best in an air fryer versus an oven? (It’s really useful for deciding what to use when cooking.)
