Kitchen efficiency and air fryer trends

Guidelines for kitchen efficiency focus on the safe reuse of frying oil and the utility of modern appliances. To reuse oil effectively and avoid the release of acrolein, it is recommended to use refined oils with high smoke points that can withstand temperatures between 170 and 180 degrees Celsius. After cooling, oil should be filtered through a fine sieve, muslin cloth, or gauze to remove food particles, and it can typically be reused up to three times.

Air fryers have emerged as increasingly popular, energy-efficient, and healthy alternatives to traditional deep frying, particularly in German households. These devices help reduce calorie intake and the formation of harmful substances like acrylamide by using significantly less oil.

Recent 2026 product testing highlights various models and their capabilities. The Bosch Double Stack (Serie 6) was noted for cooking chicken and broccoli effectively, though it received only satisfactory results for fries. Other brands, such as Ninja, offer multi-functional devices capable of frying, reheating, and dehydrating. Market competition for models like the Tefal Easy Fry Max is observed among retailers such as Lidl and Amazon. Beyond standard frying, these appliances are being used for diverse applications, including making fruit and vegetable chips or preparing vegetarian meals like falafel sandwiches.