Yes, you can line an air fryer basket with foil or parchment paper as long as food sits on top to weigh it down, the liner stays away from the heating element, and it doesn't cover the whole basket floor. Most parchment is rated to about 420 to 450°F, so keep the temperature at or below that. A loose sheet blown into the heater is the main danger.
Cooking Times
Substitutes
Kitchen Tools
Most air fryers heat up in 2 to 3 minutes, so you can usually skip preheating and add a minute to the cook time. Steak, breaded foods and pastry need it.
A smooth honing steel doesn't sharpen; it pushes a bent edge back into line. Grooved and ceramic rods remove a little metal, but only a stone fixes a dull edge.
Yes, if you slice a lot and always use a cut-resistant glove or a hand guard that grips. Set it up right and slow down on the last few inches of each item.
Techniques
Measurements & ConversionsNo. A US customary cup holds 236.6 mL, a US nutrition label cup is 240 mL, and a metric cup used in Australia and Canada is 250 mL, about 6 percent bigger.
Picking Produce
Pick a ripe watermelon by finding a creamy yellow field spot, a melon heavy for its size, and a firm, even rind. It won't ripen after picking, so choose well.
A ripe honeydew has a creamy yellow rind, a slightly waxy or tacky feel, a blossom end that gives a little and a sweet smell. Green-white and fuzzy means picked early.
Quick Bites
Food Storage
