Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

As a long-time professional baker, I needed some time to come around to the air fryer—until I realized what it actually was. The air fryer is a boon for home cooks with small jobs that need to be done ...

The 4 Air Fryer Steps That Make Homemade Fries Taste Like They Came From a Restaurant ...

In recent years, air fryers have exploded in popularity thanks to their promise: You can make crispy, fried food with little to no oil. But what’s really happening inside those countertop machines?

Countertop air fryers can get quite loud. According to our tests, the amount of noise they emit can range from the hum of a quiet office to the sound of a conversation at a neighboring table in a ...

Frying food in oil the old-fashioned way yields great results, but it’s time-consuming and messy. Ovens do a decent job of crisping up some foods, but they can’t replicate the superior crunch you get ...