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Air fryers are simpler than you think, but still pretty neat

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  1. [5]
    mantrid
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    I already knew that air fryers were basically just mini convection ovens, so curious why the toaster ovens in convection mode didn't cook the fries as quickly. They're not that much bigger. Do...

    I already knew that air fryers were basically just mini convection ovens, so curious why the toaster ovens in convection mode didn't cook the fries as quickly. They're not that much bigger. Do they have slower fans? Less efficient airflow?

    6 votes
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      0x29A
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      Seemed like he described the differences having to do with the placement and effectiveness of fans, burners, etc For instance one of the toaster ovens had a really small fan on the side that...

      Seemed like he described the differences having to do with the placement and effectiveness of fans, burners, etc

      For instance one of the toaster ovens had a really small fan on the side that barely blew air.

      9 votes
      1. [2]
        Akir
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        I think a big difference is also in the basket design. I have a toaster oven that also air fries and it does a decent job, and the big difference is that the basket is designed to sit inside of a...

        I think a big difference is also in the basket design. I have a toaster oven that also air fries and it does a decent job, and the big difference is that the basket is designed to sit inside of a dish that is meant to be put on the top position. That keeps the heat concentrated in a smaller portion of the oven and keeps the air moving more rapidly.

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        1. 0x29A
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          Ah yeah, that makes sense for sure. I always love these videos / discussions about how things work. It is candy for my brain for some reason, just realizing the innumerable ways things can be...

          Ah yeah, that makes sense for sure. I always love these videos / discussions about how things work. It is candy for my brain for some reason, just realizing the innumerable ways things can be affected that are often invisible to us.

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    2. stu2b50
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      The air fryers have much stronger fans relative to their size. Ovens marketed as ovens focus on being ovens

      The air fryers have much stronger fans relative to their size. Ovens marketed as ovens focus on being ovens

      5 votes