Air Fryer Cooking Tips - Chefman TurboFry Touch Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Put the food on the rack. Do not let it surpass the MAX line embossed on the basket.
2.
Slide the basket into the air fryer.
3.
Set the time and temperature as desired or use pre-set cooking parameters.
6a.
To manually set the temperature, press the TEMP/TIME button until the temperature
displays, and then press the plus or minus sign button. To manually set the time, press
the TEMP/TIME button until the time displays and then press the plus or minus sign
button.
6b. To cook with pre-set cooking parameters, choose the icon that best represents the
food you're cooking and press the icon button. This will set the pre-programmed time
and temperature (see Chart on p. 7 for details).
NOTE: Pressing STOP/CANCEL when the unit is not active will cancel the selected
preset and return the unit to the air fry default.
4.
Press START. The interior light will automatically come on and stay on during cooking.
NOTE: During cooking, you can remove the basket to check on, turn, or shake foods.
When you return the basket to the unit, the timer and heating will resume where it left
off. To stop cooking before the timer ends, press STOP/CANCEL.
5.
During cooking, the "Shake" light on the control panel will turn on and the air fryer
will beep as a reminder to shake (or flip) food, as necessary. (See Chart, p. 7 for more
details on timing.) The "Shake" light will turn off immediately when the basket is
removed and will go off automatically after about 15 seconds if basket is not pulled
out. (If your food does not need to be shaken, flipped, or turned, simply ignore the
warning.)
6.
When the timer is done, the air fryer will turn off automatically. Remove the basket from
the air fryer. Check food for doneness, then carefully transfer food to plates or a platter
and serve. NOTE: On first use, unit may emit a slight odor, which is normal and will
dissipate with use.
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AIR FRYER COOKING TIPS

Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes before cooking. While not necessary, preheating
the unit will cook foods faster and promote crisp results. If the unit is cold, add a few
minutes to your expected cooking time. CAUTION: Be careful when adding food after
preheating as inside of fryer will be hot.
For a crisp exterior, oil foods lightly. Some foods, especially if fresh, benefit from
being tossed with a little oil in a separate bowl before frying. However, high-fat foods
like a well marbled steak, or prepared foods, usually require no additional oil.
Avoid wet batters. Loose batters, such as those used for deep frying, do not work in
air fryers, as the batter simply slides off. Adapt such recipes to give foods a thicker
coating, preferably including breadcrumbs to help the coating adhere.
Use medium-high to high heat for most cooking. Most foods will air fry best between
325°F and 400°F. For gentler cooking and reheating, use a lower temperature to avoid
overcooking.
Don't overcrowd the basket. Too much food, especially if tightly packed, can inhibit
browning and crisping. A better bet: Fry food in batches.
Shake the basket during cooking for even cooking. A good shake is especially
beneficial for smaller items like french fries, onion rings, and chicken wings. For larger
or more fragile foods, consider gently tossing or flipping for even results.
Check on foods early. Check foods on the earlier side of cooking time; you can always
slide the basket back in to continue cooking.
Follow food safety guidelines for doneness. Because air fryer temperatures and food
sizes can vary, do not rely on recipe timing only when cooking food. Check foods for
doneness against current safety guidelines before serving.
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