Jason Miller is the founder of SharkFryer and a home cook who regularly tests and uses air fryers. He focuses on troubleshooting common air fryer problems, honest product reviews, and practical cooking tips based on real-world experience.
If your air fryer is producing smoke during cooking, it doesn’t always mean something is wrong. This guide explains the most common reasons an air fryer smokes and how to prevent it.
Can you use aluminum foil in an air fryer? This guide explains when foil is safe to use, the potential risks, and step-by-step tips to help you cook efficiently without blocking airflow or damaging your appliance.
Air fryers and ovens are both popular kitchen appliances for baking and roasting, but they work in different ways and suit different cooking needs. In this comparison, we look at how an air fryer differs from a traditional oven in terms of cooking speed, capacity, energy use, and everyday convenience to help you decide which option is better for your kitchen.
Why does food from an air fryer sometimes turn out dry instead of crispy and juicy? This article explains the most common air fryer mistakes—wrong temperature, overcrowding the basket, poor meat selection, and more—and shares practical tips to help you achieve perfectly cooked results every time.
An air fryer uses rapid hot air circulation to cook food evenly and create a crispy texture with little to no oil. Acting as a compact convection oven, it allows you to fry, bake, grill, and reheat meals faster and healthier than traditional cooking methods. This guide explains how an air fryer works, its advantages and disadvantages, and who benefits most from using one.