Cooking spray is a no-no.
Here are some alternatives.
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Cooking spray isalmostmagical.
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Theair fryer, however, is a whole different story.
Just like sprays can damage nonstick cookware, experts warn that they can also harm the popular appliance.
So, if your cooking spray includes soy lecithin, avoid using it in your air fryer.
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Smoke Point
The smoke point is the temperature where oils begin to smoke.
400F or higher is considered to be a high smoke point.
Popular high smoke point oils include avocado oil, sunflower oil, and canola oil.
Cooking sprays can also have an impact on the taste and look of food in the air fryer.
The spray oils can cause discoloration and produce a slightly off flavor, says Bucknavage.
If you have ever sprayed Pam onto a hot pan, you see how dark the color gets.
Instead, choose an oil with a high smoke point like avocado, canola, peanut, or sunflower.
A very little goes a long way.
He also really likes to use ghee for cooking, including in the air fryer.
