{"id":8956,"date":"2023-11-01T21:18:57","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T21:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/morethanpepper.com\/?p=8956"},"modified":"2023-11-01T21:18:57","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T21:18:57","slug":"food-expert-warns-about-risks-of-cooking-bacon-in-an-air-fryer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/morethanpepper.com\/everyday-meals\/food-expert-warns-about-risks-of-cooking-bacon-in-an-air-fryer\/","title":{"rendered":"Food expert warns about risks of cooking bacon in an air fryer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Air fryers have revolutionised the way people approach cooking, making life easier for those with restricted or busy schedules.<\/p>\n

Many resort to the versatile kitchen appliance for a variety of cooking and baking applications – but some foods may present some limitations.<\/p>\n

Bacon, due to its high fat content and irregular shape, can pose challenges for novice cooks.<\/p>\n

Dietitian Brenda Peralta, advised people to exercise caution when it comes to using their air fryers for cooking bacon, as this method can potentially lead to kitchen chaos.<\/p>\n

Brenda, in a conversation with Yahoo, explained: “Given its fatty nature, when cooked in an air fryer, the fat tends to drip, resulting in smoke and splattering.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis not only makes it tricky to achieve even bacon cooking but also leads to excessive smoke and odors.”<\/p>\n

According to the recipe developer, this situation increases the risk of some bacon strips remaining undercooked, potentially causing foodborne illnesses.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the accumulation of bacon grease in the air fryer can turn it into a hazard, suddenly generating smoke.<\/p>\n

The splattering bacon fat can reach the air fryer’s heating element, leading to smoke and the unpleasant aroma of burnt food permeating the surroundings.<\/p>\n

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In addition to the unexpected firework show, creating an aesthetically pleasing arrangement on your plate with bacon can be a challenge, as Brenda pointed out.<\/p>\n

She elaborated: “Each strip of bacon is relatively small and delicate, making it tricky to flip or remove from the air fryer basket without it breaking.”<\/p>\n

Also, despite its small size, it doesn’t necessarily mean you can cook large quantities at once.<\/p>\n

The dietitian went on: \u201cThe air fryer basket may not have the capacity to accommodate a significant amount of bacon, which can be inconvenient, particularly when cooking for a group.”<\/p>\n