Salter EK4548 Dual Air Fryer - Double Drawer, 2 XL Non-Stick Cooking Trays, Sync & Match Cook Function, Independent Cooking, 8.2L, Sensor Touch Display, 12 Presets, Oil Free, 2200W-2600W, Black/Silver

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A handy function is the ‘sync cook’ and ‘match cook’ settings. When cooking different foods at different times and temperatures, the ‘sync’ setting means both compartments will finish cooking at the same time which is a great way to avoid food in one side getting cold whilst the other side is still cooking.

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This innovative air fryer is ideal for home-made chips or wedges as well as meat, spring rolls, stuffed vegetables and quiche, it can cook a huge variety of foods. Features and BenefitsWith a two-basket design, this 8.2L fryer features two independent 4.1L frying trays, ideal for cooking different foods or double servings. I did find this to be slightly temperamental. Sometimes there was a slight delay when hitting the buttons, which meant I had to adjust the temperature and time several times before reaching the correct figures. One thing that was missing was an auto-switch-off function that turns the air fryer off once the food is cooked. We find this to be a godsend to avoid food from overcooking. We were big fans of the dual drawers and the freedom to cook different foods at different temperatures. Although we had to wait slightly longer for the chips to be cooked, we were willing to look past that and overall were pleased with the speed and quality that it cooked the food. Match cook’ sets both cooking compartments to the temperature and time if you’re cooking the same food across both baskets. This is handy if you’ve got lots of friends coming around and want to cook up large portions of food without the need to batch cook.

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Each preset automatically sets the time and temperature depending on the food. Additionally, the instructions detail the preset functions’ temperatures and times to give you a recommendation for each of the foods. Enjoy healthy alternative to deep frying with this versatile frying alternative. Salter 8.2L dual cook pro air fryer gives you the best of both worlds, allowing you to cook with little or no oil while still retaining plenty of flavour. Finally, we got out baking hats on and made a batch of vegan sultana scones ready to be baked in the air fryer. Baking in an air fryer may seem unusual, but we were pretty impressed with the results. First, we cut the potatoes into medium strips and soaked them in hot water for 5 minutes to remove excess starch. Once they were soaked, we removed them and dried them with a cloth so that they were dry before spraying them with olive oil spray (we used approximately 6-8 sprays). Although it may seem basic, we wanted to put the salter air fryer to the test to cook the humble chip. As one of the most popular foods to cook in an air fryer, we wanted to see if the EK4548 could deliver crispy golden chips only using a small amount of oil.

Out of the box, I was taken away by the size of the Salter EK4548 Dual Air Fryer. I was slightly worried that it wouldn’t fit between my kitchen counter and cupboards, but it ended up being ok. It’s a consideration for a smaller kitchen, though. Perhaps we added too many into one basket, but we had to cook the chips for longer than the recommended preset time, in fact, it was almost double the amount of time (just under 30 minutes total cooking time). But once the chips had cooked they were fluffy on the inside and crispy and golden on the outside. A great achievement considering we used very little oil, making this a healthier alternative to traditional fried chips. According to Salter, the Ek4548 will save you 59% on your energy bills compared to traditional oven cooking. There are 12 preset functions for specific foods, as well as manual settings. The majority of the presets are aimed at cooking meat and fish, but the other functions include chips, desserts, vegetables, reheating, and dehydrating. We know that the size and the price of the air fryer may be the deciding factor for many. If you live on your own or have a smaller family, the EK4548 may be considered excessive. Additionally, if your kitchen counter size is limited, this could be impractical.