Learn how to preheat an air fryer with and without a preheat function using this easy guide. Plus, get tips on whether preheating is necessary depending on the type of food and air fryer model.
Use your air fryer manual or Google to find out if the preheat feature is automatic or manual.
Use the manual or automatic preheat setting to set the time and temperature
Allow the air fryer to preheat for the required period.
Without a Preheat Setting
Check the air fryers' operating manual to ensure that the device does not have a preheating setting. Once it is confirmed that the air fryer has no settings, set the temperature to the recommended recipe temperature or the temperature at which you intend to cook your food.
Turn on the empty air fryer with the cooking basket inside for the amount of time required in the recipe
Once the preheating time is up, you can place your food inside the air fryer and cook it as called for in the recipe