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Dossier: Crispy Without Frying

Global Airfryer Recipes

Let's be honest: it's just a very small, highly powerful convection oven. But if you understand the science of starch, heat, and moisture, you can make restaurant-quality dishes right on your countertop.

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The 4 Laws of the Airfryer

01

Dry & Starch

The golden rule of the airfryer: remove moisture and use pure starch (like cornstarch or potato starch). That's what creates that shatteringly thin, restaurant-style crunch.

02

The Oil Spray

An airfryer doesn't fry; it blasts dry heat. If you use dry starch, you MUST spray it with neutral oil, otherwise you're just eating a hot white powder coating.

03

Never Overcrowd

If you stack ingredients on top of each other, you are steaming them. Want it crispy? Put them in a single layer. It's better to work in two fast batches.

04

Sauce Comes Last

Caramelizing in a wok is great, but in the airfryer, sugar burns incredibly fast. ALWAYS toss your dishes in the sauce after they are crispy and cooked.