Five foods you should not put in your air fryer, according to experts

Air fryers are becoming more popular in households as they can help cut energy consumption and are seen as a healthier cooking option.

But experts say there are some food items you should not put in the handy kitchen gadget, reports the Irish Mirror. According to Mashed, some foods will dry instead of fry, overcook, or just create a mess.

Here is a look at five popular foods that you should avoid putting in your air fryer and the reasons behind the advice.

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Raw vegetables

The Mirror reports that many critics claim the air fryer is a disaster when it comes to raw vegetables. Stephanie Pixley, deputy food editor of America's Test Kitchen, said the side of the roast closest to the heat source will "dry out or burn" well before the other side cooks thoroughly.

Bacon

Using the air fryer for bacon will likely cause a huge mess, according to the Food Network. This is because the air blows the bacon fat all over the inside of the fryer, requiring a huge clean up.

Burgers

Business Insider reports reaching medium-rare on the inside of the burger doesn't take long in the air fryer but the outside won't have time to brown. Burgers are best cooked using the oven or pan.

Chicken wings and a full chicken

Writer Terrence Doyle found the air fryer dehydrated the poultry into a cracked and leathery mess. When it comes to a full chicken, Stephanie Pixley, deputy food editor of America's Test Kitchen, said the side of the roast closest to the heat source will dry out or burn well before the other side cooks thoroughly.

Fish like salmon

David Jarvis, Executive Chef for air fryer maker NuWave, told Mashed. "A lot of times, the idea of an air fryer is, you turn it on, press start, put in a time, and walk away," he says. "We don't think it's that simple." And they recommend you keep checking on something like salmon to ensure it's cooking as you wish, says the Irish Mirror.

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