Can using air fryers reduce my fat intake?

The use of air fryers can indeed significantly reduce the burden of oil intake, and the core reason is its unique hot air circulation cooking principle. Unlike traditional frying where food is completely immersed in oil, air fryers only require a small amount of oil (or even no additional additives) to dehydrate the surface of the food and form a crispy layer through high-speed hot air (usually around 200 ℃), reducing the amount of oil by 70% -80%. For example, when making 600 grams of French fries, traditional frying requires about 40 grams of oil, while air fryers only require 5-8 grams of oil for surface coating and anti sticking. In addition, meat ingredients such as chicken wings will release their own oil during the cooking process, which will be discharged with hot air or filtered to the bottom of the frying basket, further reducing actual intake. It should be noted that although air fryers can reduce the additional fat added, the fat content of the ingredients themselves (such as beef fat and chicken wings with skin) still needs to be controlled. It is recommended to use them with oil absorbing paper and prioritize lean or low-fat ingredients to optimize health effects.