The difference between an air fryer and an oven

Many homes have air fryers and ovens, but people don’t know the difference between them. In fact, air fryers and ovens are completely different, and the types of food they make are also different. Air fryers can be understood as mini ovens, but the uses of ovens are relatively wider than those of air fryers. The food made is simpler and the heat is more evenly distributed.

Air fryer vs oven

In fact, an air fryer is essentially a mini oven, but its working principle is slightly different. An air fryer uses the hot air circulation in the pot to cook food, while an electric oven uses the radiant heat from the electric heating elements to cook food. So what are the pros and cons of each?

Advantages of air fryer:

1. Small size, easy to store. Basically, the oven will not be moved wherever it is placed, and the air fryer can be stored when not in use and taken out when needed.

2. Save time and electricity. Ovens generally have upper and lower heating tubes and need to be preheated, so they are not as efficient as air fryers, which can cook food in just ten minutes and can also set the temperature. It would take at least half an hour to fry French fries in the oven, right?

3. Use less oil and lock in moisture. The air fryer produces more oil, allowing more gravy to seep out, and the taste may be better.

4. Easy to clean. Some oven bottom plates cannot be removed, making it difficult to clean thoroughly, but it is very easy to clean the entire air fryer.

Home Oven

Household ovens are divided into two types: small tabletop ovens and built-in ovens.

Small table oven

The advantage of desktop ovens is that they are very flexible. You can choose ovens with different configurations according to your needs. Due to different quality and configurations, the prices range from a few hundred yuan to several thousand yuan. Foreign brands are usually more expensive, while domestic products have a higher cost performance. Many foreign brands are also OEM manufactured in China. It is recommended to choose a model with a "non-stick liner" which will be cleaner during long-term use.

Built-in oven

The other is the built-in oven, which is an upgraded and ultimate version of the small oven. Because of its high power, fast baking speed, good sealing (generally sealed with rubber pads), good heat insulation (three layers of tempered glass insulation), and accurate temperature control, it is loved by more and more people. At the same time, due to the pursuit of health from 2007 to 2013, the food in cake shops outside has too many additives. More and more middle-class families have noticed this problem and started to eat their own baked food. In 2013, the price of household built-in ovens was relatively high. Generally, imported ones cost around 7,000 to 8,000 yuan, and domestic brands such as Fotile also cost around 7,000 to 8,000 yuan. Because they are affordable and of high quality (their products have been exported to Europe), their sales have been very good. [1]