In the air grill, food is cooked by streams of hot air, which, unlike ovens and microwaves, makes it much more healthy and tasty. At the same time, the products remain tender inside, covered with a delicious crust from the outside.
Aerogrill: which is better to choose?
First, let's figure out how the device looks and on what the principle of its operation is based.
Air grill
An air grill consists of a pot (or bowl) and a lid made of refractory glass. Sometimes there are models made of refractory plastic. In volume it can vary from eight to 16 liters, and in parameters - in the range of 30-60 centimeters.
You can find options with extension rings - they increase the volume of the pan.
Covers can be either removable (in earlier models) or on a bracket. Inside the lid is a heating part, a fan, and outside - a control panel. All lattices, double boiler, baking sheets are installed inside the pan.
Pros and Cons of Shopping
Since the acquisition may not be the cheapest, you should carefully think about whether you need an air grill in the kitchen. Consider all the pros and cons of the device.
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What are the recommended features?
It is important to understand that each device needs its own set of parameters, at which it will work as efficiently as possible. Below is a brief instruction on the technical parameters of air grills.
| Power and capacity | A small capacity may not be enough to cook large pieces of meat or a large amount of food. At the same time, appliances with higher power can dry the dish, although cooking will be faster. Conclusion: the recommended power is about 1200-1500 watts, if you cook a large amount of food for several people. | |
| Control | Mechanical There are two handles on the lid: they make up the control unit (setting the temperature and time). Cooking is possible with only one convection speed, depending on the fan. What is the point? Cooking takes a little longer than in a microwave. Suitable for those who follow the principle of "cheap and cheerful." Foods can be fried, boiled, baked, heated and thawed. | Electronic Presented by the display and control panel, providing an extended version of the operating modes. What is the point? Has the ability to configure convection speed, from low to high. You can cook even more dishes, as well as use the set of already provided cooking programs. It performs all the same functions as a mechanical device. |
| Materials and equipment | Pan and lid Usually made of refractory glass or plastic. It is always necessary to pay attention to its quality, since inside the device there are very high temperatures; if glass or plastic is of poor quality, then the flask can simply crack and crack. The covers themselves are heavy, but mounted on the bracket open due to the motor. At the same time, if you often use the device, the bracket may break; Also, due to it, the air grill is higher and can cause inconvenience in a small kitchen. | Other components Metal grilles in the amount of three pieces. Designed for cooking eggs (lower), toasted bread (upper) and for other dishes (medium). It is worth paying attention to the type of holes: grills with round holes ensure the correct air circulation, which is important for uniform cooking of the product. There are also skewers, baking trays, a double boiler. |
| Functional | The list of functions of the air grill should include:
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| Heating detail | Halogen lamp or TEN (tubular electric heater). With the lamp installed, the cooking process is accelerated, it is absolutely safe. On the other hand, there are much fewer heating elements. | |
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Aerogrill: ranking of the best (2019)
The leading company selling hot air grills is the Hotter brand: for most of the assortment there are no complaints, but not everyone can afford the equipment of this manufacturer.
Of the available models, Phillips can be noted. The middle price segment is represented by the brands Tefal, Bosch, Kitfort.
Of the cheap, but high-quality brands, it is worth noting Zelmer, Mystery, Clatronic. Redmond produces both cheap and expensive hot grills.
In the top 10, we will present the best models, having first examined the categories of inexpensive models of air grills.
REDMOND RAG-240
The original design, represented by a lid for pots 23 centimeters in diameter. The kit includes two grilles. May defrost foods. Differs in the inexpensive price, cost - from 1500 rubles. Functional enough for its price segment.
REDMOND RAG-240
Pros:
- affordable price;
- halogen lamp;
- just deal with management;
- decent temperature range;
- good functionality.
Minuses
- insufficient length of cord;
- you need dishes of a suitable diameter;
- you need to take care of purchasing a stand, otherwise you risk spoiling the furniture on which the appliance is placed.
Mystery MCO-1503
The volume of the bowl can be expanded; it is electronically controlled. It combines the ability to stew, fry, cook, dry, grill, double boiler function, you can bake bread. It works due to a halogen heating element that creates a temperature in the range of 60-250 degrees. The cost starts from 2200 rubles.
Mystery MCO-1503
Pros:
- good capacity;
- appearance;
- simple operation;
- affordable price;
- convenient in operation;
- variety of functions.
Minuses:
- a long time for heating and cooling;
- large pieces of meat are not cooked very well.
SUPRA AGS-1101
Simple and intuitive operation, protection against burns, can be washed in a dishwasher. Many customers praise the product for the quality of the prepared dishes and for the speed of the process. In this model, you can also dry, smoke, heat food. Standard equipment: two grids and tongs-grip.
SUPRA AGS-1101
Pros:
- easy to handle;
- powerful in its price category;
- inexpensive (from 3500).
Minuses:
- no expansion ring.
VES AX 787
The model has a wide range of components: in addition to grilles and an expanding ring, the kit includes skewers, tongs. It has a good power. The set of functions is standard. Can be washed in a dishwasher, there is a child protection system. Price - from 3400 rubles.
VES AX 787
Pros:
- the model is easy to operate;
- fair value for money;
- transparent flask;
- good build quality
Minuses:
- quickly erases the panel with scales;
- bulky for small kitchens;
- an unpleasant odor is possible in the first few times of use, but then it usually does not happen.
Smile AG 1905
Inexpensive and compact model, perfect for small kitchens. The lid has a display and mechanical buttons. A feature is the presence of two heating elements at once - on top, in the lid, and below - which provides a fairly wide range of cooking options. Equipped with sensors for overheating and accidental inclusion.
Smile AG 1905
Pros:
- build quality;
- low price (from 3300 rubles);
- wide functionality;
- large volume of the bowl;
- rich equipment.
Minuses:
- rotation speed is not adjustable;
- There are several incorrect ones in the recipe book.
Hotter HX-1087 Tiger
It has an original appearance, excellent assembly and a wide range of functions, but the equipment is insufficient: three grilles, an expansion ring. Of the nice features - a system of protection against overheating, from children, from voltage surges. Allowed to wash in a dishwasher.
Hotter HX-1087 Tiger
Pros:
- convenient to wash;
- uncomplicated to handle;
- good quality.
Minuses:
- sometimes come across models with a short life;
- periodic monitoring of cooking is required;
- high price (from 10,000 rubles).
Kitfort KT-1621
The air grill is distinguished by its design and good construction quality, while buyers note a very high price. The lid is combined with the flask, which is perfectly fixed in the open position, th
Kitfort KT-1621
o makes bookmarking products simple. Halogen lamps are located both in the cover and at the bottom of the device. A feature of the model is the mixing function; represented by a removable type module. From 6500 rubles.
Pros:
- practical and comfortable;
- no need to watch the cooking;
- good quality cooking.
Minuses:
- the bottom may heat less than stated.
SUPRA AGS-1241
Perfectly replaces most kitchen appliances - microwave, oven, stove, frying pan, toaster. The maximum temperature is 260 degrees. The control is mechanical, intuitive. You can also note the reliable build quality, quick cooking. The set of functions is standard.
SUPRA AGS-1241
Pros:
- good functionality;
- the possibility of increasing the volume;
- inexpensively (from 2700 rubles);
- good build quality.
Minuses:
- short cord;
- Strong heating of the flask is problematic if there are children.
Phillips HD9231
One of the powerful and compact devices. There is a built-in controller for the heating temperature - a maximum of 200 degrees. It performs many different functions: frying, cooking, grilling, baking. Electronic control, represented by an LCD screen, mechanical buttons. The complete set consists of only two lattices, washing in the dishwasher is allowed.
Phillips HD9231
Pros:
- compact size device;
- almost no odors;
- easy to wash;
- fast food preparation.
Minuses:
- overpriced (from 15,000 rubles);
- not suitable for a large family.
HOTTER HX-2098
Differs in high cost, but also the quality is appropriate. Beautiful design, the presence of lighting. A nice feature is the presence of ten auto-cooking programs, which allows you not to think about the cooking process. There is also a delay start function, control of convection speed, temperature, self-cleaning. It has high power (1400 W), child protection, a fixed cover.
HOTTER HX-2098
Pros:
- the presence of a steam generator;
- rich functionality;
- sufficient cord length;
- convenient panel; self-cleaning;
- reliable build quality.
Minuses:
- high price (from 12990 rubles);
- makes a noise.
