Operation; Airfrying Tips & Hints - Cuisinart AIR-200 Instruction And Recipe Booklet

4 . Check that there is nothing inside the Cuisinart
AirFryer (except AirFry basket and crisper plate) .
5 . Plug power cord into the wall outlet .

OPERATION

Follow these simple steps for cooking operation:
1 . Place the appliance on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface .
Plug the Cuisinart Basket AirFryer into a wall outlet .
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2 . Remove the AirFry basket from the unit and make sure the
crisper plate is inserted in the AirFry basket .
3 . Add desired food onto the crisper plate in the basket and insert
the basket into the unit .
Note: For the Bake and Broil functions, the unit will automatically
preheat . See Preheat on page 5 for more information .
4 . Use the digital controls to select the desired cooking function or
AirFry preset, and to adjust time/temperature as needed .
5 . Press Toss Reminder to activate or disable the audio-alert
reminder to toss/flip the food halfway through cooking .
6 . Press Start/Stop to begin cooking .
7 . Digital display will show cooking timer countdown .
8 . Toss Reminder audio alert will sound halfway through cooking (if
applicable) .
9 . Once timer reaches 00, unit will beep to indicate end of cooking
cycle .
10 . If basket stays inserted after the cooking cycle ends, unit enters
automatic Keep Warm mode .
11 . Press Start/Stop or remove basket to disable Keep Warm function
and turn unit off .
12 . Unplug unit when done .
AIRFRYING TIPS & HINTS
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AirFrying is a healthy alternative to deep-frying in oil . A high-velocity
fan and an upper heating element circulate air to prepare a variety of
foods that are both delicious and healthier than traditional fried
foods .
• AirFrying doesn't require oil, but a light spray of cooking spray or
drizzle of oil tossed with food can enhance browning .
• Toss Reminder is recommended when cooking large quantities that
overlap and larger foods like chicken cutlets . Do not overload the
basket; more surface area will result in faster cooking and better
results .
• Foods will cook more evenly when they are cut into equal-size
pieces with minimal overlap .
• An assortment of coatings can be used on AirFried foods . Some
examples of different crumb mixtures include breadcrumbs (plain,
seasoned, and panko), crushed cornflakes, potato chips, and
graham crackers . Various flours (including gluten-free) and other
dry foods like cornmeal work as well .
• When cooking proteins, marinades and juices will drip to the
bottom of the basket . This is a great base for a gravy or pan sauce .
• When AirFrying greasy foods (e .g ., bacon), grease will drain into the
bottom of the AirFry basket . As a precaution, allow hot grease to
cool in the basket before cleaning .
• Use tongs or a silicone spatula to remove food from the basket .
• Use the light/window feature to check on cooking food . The basket
can also be removed to check on the food (this will pause the
cooking until the basket is reinserted into the unit) .
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