This compact, do-it-all oven makes me feel like Julia Child in quarantine via strategist
uses really hot air to the same effect, yielding food that’s just as crisp and golden but without the grease . I’ve used it to make mini frozen pork dumplings oil-free, which came out crunchy and hot in less than ten minutes. I’ve also whipped up more-than-respectable French- and sweet-potato fries, culinary feats that have convinced me I could air-fry just about everything, like the kale I recently bought to make homemade kale chips.
And the Cuisinart doesn’t just stand in for our oven — it’s also a great alternative to our microwave, because it can consistently prepare leftovers without turning them soggy. For instance, we recently ordered Korean fried chicken from a new neighborhood joint,, and got some extra pieces, knowing we could reheat them for a future meal.
As helpful as it is, the Cuisinart does have its limits. One is its size, which is too compact for, say, baking a dozenor roasting a turkey for the whole family . Because there is only a dial to set the heat, I don’t know if I’d feel comfortable making anything that requires a super-precise temperature. And depending on what setting you’re using, you have to move around the different racks inside the Cuisinart or take them out completely — which isn’t difficult, just tedious.
has done wonders at helping me feel in control of my kitchen. Now if I could just say the same about the rest of my household.
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