Why does manual air fryer need to be preheated

The manual air fryer uses high-speed circulating hot air instead of traditional frying oil to achieve the effect of frying food. Preheating is an indispensable and important step before use in order to achieve the ideal cooking temperature.
The importance of preheating is to allow the internal temperature of the fryer to reach the desired cooking temperature. During the cooking process, food needs to be exposed to high temperatures to quickly develop a golden, crispy crust while retaining moisture. If not preheated, the internal temperature of the fryer may not reach desired, causing food to cook unevenly or take longer.
By preheating, a manual air fryer can improve cooking results and food taste. First, preheating allows the temperature inside the fryer to rise evenly, ensuring that food reaches the ideal cooking temperature in a short period of time. In this way, a golden and crispy crust can be quickly formed on the surface of the food, locking in the moisture of the food and making the food more delicious. Secondly, preheating can also reduce cooking time and improve efficiency. When the desired cooking temperature has been reached inside the fryer, the cooking time of the food can be shortened, saving you time.

Proper preheating method ensures your manual air fryer reaches the ideal cooking temperature. To do this, we provide the following steps and considerations:
1. Open the frypot lid and make sure the inside of the frypot is clean and free of food residue.
2. Plug the frypot into a power source and set the temperature adjustment knob to the desired preheat temperature. Different foods may require different preheating temperatures, and it is recommended to set according to the recipe or product instructions.
3. Turn on the fryer and begin preheating. Preheating time usually takes a few minutes, depending on the fryer model and set temperature. During preheating, you can prepare ingredients such as cutting food, seasoning, etc.
4. When preheating is complete, an indicator light inside the fryer will usually light up or a sound will sound. At this point, you can place the food into the fryer's cooking basket and start cooking.

It is worth noting that too long warm-up time should also be avoided. Excessive preheating time may cause the fryer to overheat and may even cause damage to the fryer. Therefore, during the preheating process, it is recommended to pay close attention to the temperature and time of the fryer to ensure that the required preheating time is not exceeded.
The manual air fryer is a simple and easy-to-use kitchen appliance that uses high-speed circulating hot air to bring you a healthy and delicious frying experience. Be sure to preheat properly before use to achieve ideal cooking temperature. Preheating not only improves cooking results and food taste, but also saves you valuable time. When using, you should also pay attention to avoid excessive preheating time to ensure the normal use and life of the fryer.