Oster CKSTAF32-TECO Instruction Manual page 4

cooking
Your Air Fryer can be used to cook fresh or frozen foods. Always ensure that the
ingredients are evenly coated with oil.
1. Plug the Air Fryer into an electrical outlet.
2. Turn the temperature control knob to the required temperature.
3. To switch the Air Fryer on, turn the time control knob to the desired cooking time. The
power and heating lights will illuminate.
Note: For best results, add an additional 3-5 minutes for preheat before placing food
in the Air Fryer.
4. Use the handle to gently pull the cooking tray from the Air Fryer. Place food in the
removable cooking basket and replace the tray back into the air fryer properly. If the
tray is not inserted properly, the appliance will not operate.
5. To ensure crispiness, some foods require shaking halfway through the cooking
process. To do this, pull the cooking tray out of the appliance by the handle and gently
shake/stir the food. Then slide the tray back into the air fryer and continue to cook.
Note: Do not press the basket release button on the handle while shaking the cooking
tray. Make sure the basket release shield is in place to prevent accidental release of
the basket from the tray.
6. When you hear the timer bell, the set cooking time has finished. Pull the tray out of
the appliance and place it on a heat resistant surface. Check if the foods are ready. If
not, simply put back into the Air Fryer and set the time for a few extra minutes.
7. When the food is ready, carefully pull the cooking tray from the Air Fryer and push the
clear basket release shield forward with your thumb. Press the basket release button
and lift the basket out of the tray. Empty basket of food into serving bowl or plate. For
larger or fragile items, use tongs to lift the food out of the basket.
8. Do not use metallic utensils to take food residues out from the cooking tray or the
cooking basket.
9. Use heat resistant, non-metallic utensils, to take out food from the removable cooking
tray.
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cooking popular, convenience and frozen foods
The following table provides basic cooking guidelines for popular, convenience and
frozen foods. Please note that due to the variations in thickness and size of the foods
being cooked some experimentation may be required for the best cooking results. Always
ensure that the food is thoroughly cooked to food-safe temperature throughout before
consuming.
Note: For crispier results it is recommended to shake the fryer basket 1-2 times
throughout the cooking cycle.
Cooking Time
Food
(mins)
20oz frozen fries 18-20
8/10oz frozen fries 12-16
8oz frozen potato
12-16
tots
8oz frozen cheese
8-10
sticks
16oz frozen hash
8-10
browns
Frozen pizza 6-8
10-12 medium well
Frozen turkey burger
13-15 well done
8-10 medium well
Frozen beef burger
11-13 well done
Frozen small chicken
14-16
nuggets
Fresh chicken breast 16-20
Fresh chicken
20-25
drumsticks
Cooking
Oil
Temp Notes
(TBSP)
(Degrees F)
Remove and
400 shake basket -
periodically
Remove and
400 shake basket -
periodically
Cover basket in
400 -
one layer
Cover basket in
400 -
one layer
Coat basket
400 1
lightly with oil
400 -
400 Flip once -
400 Flip once -
Cover basket in
400 -
one layer
400 Wash and pat dry 1
400 Wash and pat dry 1
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